Live Jazz Listings for December 2025/January 2026 WRIU 90.3FM Kingston RI (updated 12/22/2025)
Live Jazz Listings for December 2025/January 2026 WRIU 90.3FM Kingston RI (updated 12/22/2025)
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***Note update to the Royal Bobcat and their holiday season shows!
Sat Dec 27 Greg Abate Quartet Post Holiday Show at Mass Arts Center, 888 South Main St., Mansfield, MA Featuring Kent Hewitt on piano,John Lockwood bass and Gary Johnson drums doors 7pm music 8pm $35/40 https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=29422
Alchemy 171 Chestnut St Providence
Thu Jan 1 FREE FUNK THURSDAY with The Autocrats 9pm – 2am New England’s premier OLD SCHOOL FUNK band. Originally formed in 2011 by trumpeter Eric ‘Benny’ Bloom (now of ‘LETTUCE’), The AUTOCRATS are a high-energy, 10 piece, horn driven, funk-dance band comprised of the area’s top professional musicians and recording artists. Drawing inspiration from 70s FUNK, SOUL and R&B, The AUTOCRATS perform songs from many different artists, including: PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC, OHIO PLAYERS, GAP BAND, EARTH, WIND & FIRE, JAMES BROWN, CAMEO, RICK JAMES, KOOL & THE GANG and many more.
The Blue Room 2197 Broad St Cranston, RI theblueroom.com Reservations recommended NOTE: The Blue Room proudly features exceptional live music with no cover and a $25 per-guest minimum in food and beverages. Some shows have cover Charges
Wed Dec 24 8-11pm Newport Jazz Jam Session
Fri Dec 26 8:30-11:30pm Dash Pena with Live Band
Sat Dec 27 Angelena Hightower 8:30-11:30pm no cover
Wed Dec 31 Catnip Junkies New Years Eve Celebration $75 – Show + 3-Course Meal (sold out) $40 – Show Only (tix available)
Fri Jan 2 8:30-11:30pm Salters Groove
Sat Jan 3 8:30-11:30pm Alexus Lee
Chan’s 267 Main St, Woonsocket RI 401-761-1900 chanseggrollsjazz.com/shows
Fri Dec 26 James Montgomery Blues Band 8-10pm $25/30
Wed Dec 31 The Fat City Band New Years Eve $70/80 band 9-midnight buffet 7:30pm Chan’s invites you to ring in the New Year “2026” with the incredible Fat City Band. The evening includes dinner buffet @ 7:30pm, hats, noisemakers and champagne toast at midnight. Seating limited, reserve early.
Fri Jan 2 Scott Brown & the Diplomats 8-10pm $20/25
Sat Jan 3 Jeff Pitchell & the Texas Flood 8-10pm $25/30
Sat Jan 10 Bruce Mattson Band 8-10pm $15/20 Hammond B3 Master Bruce Mattson former member of the Greg Allman Band brings its signature Crescent City Swagger for a night of swampy New Orleans funky R&B, Jazz and Blues.
Fri Jan 16 Ken Vario Quintet 8-10pm $15/20
Sat Jan 17 Greg Abate Super Sextet 7-9pm $25/30
Contemporary Theater Company 327 Main St Wakefield RI contemporarytheatercompany.com
Monday Night Jazz begins at 7:30pm on the Patio
Courtland Club 51 Courtland St, Providence, RI 02909 (401) 227-9300
Live jazz every Sunday at 6 & 8:30 Leland Baker & friends The 8:30pm show is strictly ages 21+. Guests under age 21 are welcome at the 6pm show, provided that they are accompanied by someone 21 or older. Reservations are strongly recommended : our $20 per person reservation deposit is not an admission charge — it will be refunded, as long as you show up.
Greenwich Odeum 59 Main St. East Greenwich RI greenwichodeum.com 401-885-4000
Marcelino’s (cocktail bar) 1 W Exchange St Prov marcelinosboutiquebar.com/providence
Live Jazz Thursdays starting at 8pm
Music Mansion 88 Meeting Street Providence RI
Sun Dec 28 Tish Adams Quartet Holiday “Swing Thing” 1-3pm $25/$10 student/ free kids 12 and under
Myrtle 134 Waterman Ave, East Providence, RI
First Mondays of the month : Paper Moon Jazz Band return with their residency every first Fridays 8-11pm. No Cover!
Narragansett Café 25 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown RI 401-423-2150 narragansettcaferi.com
Sun Dec 28 Howlin’ Rhodes 4-7pm
Fri Jan 2 Neal & the Vipers 8-11:30pm
Sun Jan 4 Pat Halpin Sun Jan 11 Strumdawg& the 351’s 4-7pm
Sat Jan 10 King Vintage Band 8:15-11:45pm
Sun Jan 11 Strumdawgs 4-7pm
Narrows Center For The Arts 16 Anawan Street Fall River, MA 508-324-1926 narrowscenter.org
Fri Jan 2 Funky White Honkies 7/8pm $35/38
Thu Jan 8 Albert Lee (Opener: the Criers) 7/8pm $49/51 Albert Lee has played with everyone from Jerry Lee Lewis to Eric Clapton, to Emmylou Harris. He was a member of The Crickets in the post-Buddy Holly era, and forged an impressive solo career along the way.
Sat Jan 10 Luke Winslow-King 7/8pm $30/32 Originally from Cadillac, Michigan, Luke Winslow-King conjures a soulful tapestry that fuses delta blues, roots-rock, and folk music. His sound is characterized by masterful slide guitar work, captivating lyrics, and highlighted by a burgundy voice that resonates with earned authenticity.
Nick-A-Nee’s 75 South Street Providence RI 401-861-7290 (check facebook page)
**Marty Ballou & Friends every Tuesday 8pm Austin Andrew & Friends 10-11:30 **
*Every Monday The House Combo Jim Kelly, John Juxo, Benny Banning, Mark Garabian 8-11pm
Sat Dec 27 9pm Steve Snuffer’s Green Eyed Soul
Sun Dec 28 4pm Jazz 9pm Steve Donavan
Wed Dec 31 9pm Tanya McIntyre & The Professors
Thu Jan 1 8pm Gary Cummings with the G-Men 
The 133 Club 29 Warren Ave East Providence
Sunday Jazz & Blues : David Richardson Band 5-8pm w rotating guests
Dec 28 5-8pm Dave Tanury, Jon Pelzman, Paul Bouley, & Vinny Pagano
The Ocean Mist 895 Matunuck Beach Rd Wakefield oceanmist.net (check Eventbrite for advance tickets)
Tuesdays : Ocean Mystics Mike Warner, Dickie Reed and special guests 5-8pm
Dec 30 Neal Vitullo & Dave Howard
Sun Dec 28 The Senders 4-7pm $5
The Park Theater 848 Park Ave Cranston, RI theparkri.com
The Parlour Providence 1119 N. Main St. Providence, RI 401-383-5858 theparlourri.com
Sun Jan 4 Parlour Jazz Jam with Ben Shaw 5-8pm $5 jammers $10 general
Sun Jan 11 Parlour Jazz Series Clear Audience 2 sets all ages erly show 5-7pm $10
Perro Solado 19 Charles St Newport RI 401-619-4777
Mondays John Monllos 5:30-8:30pm Jazz guitar
Pub on Park 655 Park Ave Cranston
Every Wed Vintage R & B Ensemble with special guests
Sat Jan 10 Brass Attack 8-11pm
Pump House Music Works 1464 Kingston Rd. Wakefield RI 401-824-9971 www.pumphousemusicworks.com
Sun Dec 28 Luca Simeone & Not Just Jazz 6/7pm All Ages $15 Luca Simeone: Trumpet/vocals, Nick Beltramini: Alto Sax, Joey Acampora: Bass, Anthony Carabello: Guitar, Jimmy Gavagan: Drums
Sun Jan 4 Shawn Monteiro Quintet 6/7pm All Ages $20 • Dan Moretti fellow Rhode Island Music hall of fame inductee on saxophone, a fellow RI legend • Matt DeChamplain on piano, a highly regarded pianist and regular member of her touring group. • Steve Langone on drums, known for his versatile and dynamic percussive support and jazz sense. • Keala Kaumeheiwa on bass, a formidable presence on the jazz scene.
Sat Jan 17 Funky Submarine 7/8pm $15 adv/$20 Led by bass player Nate Beauvais, Funky Submarine performs tunes written by The Beatles – but in ways you wouldn’t expect. The group is known for their funky grooves and jazzy harmonies which features a horn section and vocals. Music is the best!
The Red Door 49 Peck St Providence 401.753.9800 reddoorpvd.com
** Thank God It’s Monday Jazz Night** NO COVER
Mon Dec 29 JazzCurrent 7-10pm
Mon Jan 5 Evan Wood 7-10pm
Mon Jan 12 Beat Salad 7-10pm
Mon Jan 19 The Daybreaks 7-10pm
The Royal Bobcat 422 Atwells Ave Prov theroyalbobcat.com
Live Jazz Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays 7:30-10:30pm and Saturdays 8-11pm (New Orleans style food)
Tue Dec 23 Grace Darko Quartet
Sat Dec 27 Brayden Beason Quartet 8-11
Tues Dec 30 Dan Liporini Quartet
Wed Dec 31 Paper Moon Jazz Band
Sardella’s Italian Rest 30 Memorial Blvd Newport 401-849-6312 sardellas.com/jazz-nights/
Weds 7pm
Sarto 86 Dorrance St Providence sartoprovidence.com
“Jazz It Up!” Saturdays 8-11pm
XO Bar 125 N Main St Providence RI
Thursdays 9-11pm Live Jazz with Johnny Santini & Jake D’Ambra (smooth jazz)