Jazz Listing 5/14/2018 to 5/21/2018
RHODE ISLAND JAZZ LISTING 5/14/2018 TO 5/21/2018
(notes: some gigs may require tickets, cover charges, or minimums; advanced purchase or other discounts may be available; and some may have been sold out, changed, or canceled – check with venue to confirm)
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MONDAY, MAY 14
The Groove Merchants, feat./Marcus Monteiro, sax, jazz, funk, blues, The Fifth Element, 111 Broadway, Newport, 619-2552, thefifthri.com, 7 pm
Providence Mandolin Orchestra: Weaver Library, 41 Grove Ave., East Providence. 434-2453. 7 p.m.
The House Combo, rhythm and blues and blues, Nick-A-Nees, 75 South St., Providence. 861-7290. 8:30 pm
TUESDAY, MAY 15
Billy Musto, piano, Rooftop at the G, 100 Dorrance St., Providence, 632-4904, rooftopattheg.com/events, 6 – 8pm
Reasons: pop, Venda/Costantino’s Ristorante, 265 Atwells Ave., Providence. 421-9105. 6-10 p.m.
Jhony Keys (piano) Jazz Jam, 10 Rocks Tapas Bar, 1091 Main St. Pawtucket, 728-0800, 7:30 -10:30
Big City Jazz: Joe Potenza, bass, Ben Ricci, drums, w/guests, guitar, jazz, blues, standards, Murphy’s Law, 2 George St, Pawtucket, 724-5522,www.murphyslawri.com, 7:30 – 11 pm.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16
Steve Burkesmooth jazz, dance, Tumblesalts, 2 Morgan Ave., North Providence. 349-0557. 5-8 p.m.
Ashe’s Wednesday Jazz: Leland Baker Group, Acacia Club, at The Temple, 883 Eddy St. Providence, 7-10 pm
(On hiatus March & April)Live Jazz Series:pop, jazz, standards, dance,Mezzo Ultra Lounge, 393 Charles St. Providence, 331-3000, mezzoprovidence.com, 7:30 – 10:30 pm
Yvonne Monnet, piano, vocals,Dennis Cook,sax, Dick Lupino, bass, vocals, jazz, standards, pop, Sardella’s Restaurant, 30 Memorial Blvd., Newport. 849-6312. 7:30-10 p.m
Let’s Dance Wednesdays: The Chris Leigh Band, progressive blues, rock, Motown, R&B, rock, The Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. doors 6:30 pm, dance lessons 7 pm, show 7:30 pm.
Diane Blue, blues, with the VREB Band, Tom Ferraro, guitar, Steven Bigelow, bass, vocals, Stan Kozlowski, drums, vocals, Paul Bouley, keys, blues, Pub On Park, 661 Park Ave, Cranston, 781-8888, pubonparkri.com/events/, www.vintagerhythmandbluesensemble.com 8-10:30 pm
The Funky Autocrates, funk, R&B, The Parlour, 1119 N, Main St. Providence, 383-5858, theparlourri.com. 10 pm
THURSDAY, MAY 17
Steve Burke: smooth jazz, dance, Cancun Family Mexican Restaurant & Bar, 175 Putnam Pike, Johnson, 232-0844, 6-9 pm
Steven Palumbo: solo vocals, Siena, 400 Putnam Pike, Smithfield. stevenpalumbo.com. 6:30-9:30 p.m.
David Dodson: folk, rock, blues, Barrington Public Library, 281 County Rd. barringtonlibrary.org. 6:30 p.m.
The Cosmic Factory, psychedelic rock, opening, Eric Fontana, classic rock, The Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. 824-9971, pumphousemusicworks.com. 7:30 – 10:30 pm
Swingin’ Jazz Night: Aaron Cote (percussion) Jazz Combo,jazz, swing, Norey’s Bar and Grille, 156 Broadway, Newport. 847-4971, noreys.com. 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
The Coastline Swing Band: Venice Restaurant and Banquet Center, 165 Shore Rd. (Route 1A), Westerly. 348-0055. 7:30-9:30 p.m. contact Hank Burr 364-6263.
Danielle Nicole: blues, rock, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, Mass. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org. doors 7 pm, show 8 p.m.
FRIDAY, MAY 18,
Steve Burke, Tumblesalts, 2 Morgan Ave., North Providence. 349-0557. 12 – 3 p.m.
Al Abbott, vocals. piano, jazz, standards, swing, Osteria Toscana, 1571 Atwood Ave., Johnston. 519-9100. 6-10 pm
Vini Ames Duo: swing, pop, rhythm and blues, oldies, Back Nine Tavern, Louisquisset Golf Course, 1 Overlook Drive, North Providence. 353-1620. 7-10 p.m.
John and Joanne Jazz Duo w/Joanne Rodino, vocals, John Monlloss, guitar, jazz, Latin, standards, Jo’s Bistro. 24 Memorial Boulevard West, Newport, 847-550, 7pm to 10pm
Narrow River Band, acoustic trio, vocal harmonies, guitar, bass, drums, ukulele, mandolin, folk, rock, The Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. 824-9971, pumphousemusicworks.com. 7:30 – 10 pm
Billy Price, vocals, with special guest, Duke Robillard, guitar, soul, blues, new CD Release “Reckoning,” Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 p.m.
Eight To The Bar, swing, boogie woogie, R&B, soul, Motown, The Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. doors 7 pm, show 8 pm.
Margaret Glaspy and Julian Lage: indie folk, jazz, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, Mass. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org. 8 p.m.
Brass Attack: dance, rhythm and blues, top 40, Snookers, 53 Ashburton St., Providence. 351-7665. No cover. 9 p.m.
SATURDAY, MAY 19
Dick Lupino, bass, vocals, Kelly Lennon, vocals, Mike Renzi, piano, Rick Wells, drums, jazz, pop, oldies, Greenvale Vineyards, Tasting Room, 582 Wapping Rd., Portsmouth. 847-3777, greenvale.com. 1-4 pm.
Oh What a Night!: tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Square, Woonsocket. 762-4545, stadiumtheatre.com. 2 and 8 p.m.
Renaissance V Brass Quintet: patriotic, Woonsocket Harris Public Library, 303 Clinton St. 769-9044. 2-3 p.m.
The Ocean Mistics: rock and blues, Ocean Mist, 895 Matunuck Beach Rd., Matunuck. 782-3740, oceanmist.net. 3-6:30 p.m.
Steve Burke: jazz, Tumblesalts Cafe, 1 Morgan Ave., North Providence. 349-0557. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
James Montgomery Band: blues, Newport Elks Club, 141 Pelham St. (800) 838-3006. 7:30 p.m.
Darlene Love: jazz, pop, Park Theatre, 848 Park Ave., Cranston. 467-7275, parktheatreri.com. 8 p.m.
The Indestructibles, ska, surf rock, The Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. pumphousemusicworks.com. 8 -11 p.m.
Calamari Brothers: swing, oldies, Stillwater Tavern, 280 George Washington Highway, Smithfield. 232-0300. 8-11 p.m.
Steve Burke: jazz, Pho Sai Gon, 1106 Pontiac Ave., Cranston. 780-0536. 8-11 p.m.
Jon Butcher Axis, guitar virtuoso, CD “2 Roads East,” Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 p.m.
Bennie Wallace (tenor sax) & Friends with Jazzmeia Horn, vocals, Herin Riley, drums, Donald Vega, piano, Mat Dwonszyk, bass, The Side Door, 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme, CT, (860) 434-2600, thesidedoorjazz.com. doors 7:30 pm, show 8:30 pm.
Doreen Shaffer. “Queen of Ska,” with SoulShot, (illness forced Ernie Smithto cancel,) The Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. doors 8 pm, show 9 pm.
The Troublemakers, Narragansett Café, 25 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, 423-2150, narragansettcafe.com, 9 pm-12:30 am.
SUNDAY, MAY 20
Steve Burke, jazz brunch, Lake Pearl Luciano’s, 299 Creek St., Wrentham, Mass. (508) 384-3003. 10 am-2 pm
Milt Javery, jazz brunch, Eleven Forty Nine, 1149 Division St., Warwick. 884-1149. 10 a.m.-2 pm
Jazz Sundays: Winiker Jazz Trio, Bistro Duet, 190 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington MA, 781-316-8808, bistroduet.com, 11 am – 2:30 pm.
Bobby Ferreira, jazz brunch, Clarke Cooke House, 1 Bannister’s Wharf, Newport. 849-2900 12:30-3:30 pm.
Bobby Messano, Narragansett Café, 25 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, 423-2150, narragansettcafe.com, 1-4 pm
Bobby Justin: pop, oldies, Twin River Casino, Lighthouse Bar, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln. 723-3200, (877) 827-4837, twinriver.com. 2 p.m.
Mac Chupcalla Jazz Series: Annette Lewis, vocals,Mike Renzi, piano, Alan Bernstein, bass, Mike Coffey, drums, jazz, standards, Atlantic Resort, 240 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown. 847-2570. 3-7 p.m.
Western Stars: Western swing, Sandywoods Center for the Arts, 43 Muse Way, Tiverton. 816-5600, sandywoods.org/concerts. 3-6 p.m. BYO food beverages.
Steven Palumbo: pop, jazz, live vocals, Basta Restaurant, 2195 Broad St., Cranston. 461-2300. No cover. 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Parlour Jazz Jam feat. Robert Green, guitar, Leland Baker, sax, Nick Sanfilippo, piano, Matt Passeroni, bass,Ben Dicke, drums. playing original jazz inspired by swing, R&B, etc. The Parlour, 1119 N Main, Providence. 5-8 pm. goo.gl/j9Qf7S
Evening Sky: Joe Potenza, bass, Gino Rosati, guitar, Chris Brooks, pedal steel guitar, Eric Hastings, drums, jazz, blues, country roots, The Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. pumphousemusicworks.com. doors, 3pm show, 6 – 9 p.m.
Jazz Trio w/TBA, standards, jazz, funk, Sam’s Inn, 2227 West Shore Rd., Warwick, 737-6073, samsinnri.com/new-events/, 4-8pm.
MONDAY, MAY 21
The Groove Merchants, feat./Marcus Monteiro, sax, jazz, funk, blues, The Fifth Element, 111 Broadway, Newport, 619-2552, thefifthri.com, 7 pm
Swing Dance Night: Ogie’s Trailer Park, 1155 Westminster St., Providence, Lessons, Music & More, ogietrailerpark.com, 7-10 pm
The House Combo, rhythm and blues and blues, Nick-A-Nees, 75 South St., Providence. 861-7290. 8:30 pm
COMING UP:
THURSDAY, MAY 24
Slurp, horn funk band with members from Delish and Blue Clue Quintet, including, Manual Morales, trumpet, opening: RAH, fronted by Sarah Daigle, guitar, vocals, rock, The Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. pumphousemusicworks.com. 7 -11 p.m.
Swingin’ Jazz Night: Aaron Cote(percussion)Jazz Combo,jazz, swing, Norey’s Bar and Grille, 156 Broadway, Newport. 847-4971, noreys.com. 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, MAY 27
Jazz By The Sea: Annual Scholarship Gala by the South Kingstown Music Boosters, performances by: South Kingstown High School Jazz Band, Jazz Chorus, Jazz String Ensemble, Dunes Club, Narragansett, dinner and silent auction, reservations at www.skmusicboosters.net, 4-7pm
THURSDAY, MAY 31
Manny Morales (trumpet) Blue Clue Quintet. jazz, swing, funk, Norey’s Bar and Grille, 156 Broadway, Newport. 847-4971, noreys.com. 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, JUNE 2
The Classic Five Jazz Quintet: Al Testa, trumpet, flugelhorn, Carine Paul, vocalist, James Seaberry, lead jazz guitar, Mike Verrecchia, electric/upright bass, Paul Gruttaduria, drums/vocals, classis from the Great American Songbook, jazz, light rock, show tunes, South Kingstown Public Library/Peace Dale, 1057 Kingstown Rd., Peace Dale, skpl.org, for info and reservations, 2 pm.
Greg Abate (sax, flute) Quintet, Phil Grenadier, trumpet, Mattt DeChamplain, piano, Paul Del Nero, bass, Luther Grey, drums, tribute to bebop greats Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie, jazz, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 p.m.