Live Jazz Listings for December 2025 WRIU 90.3FM Kingston RI (updated 11/30/2025)
Live Jazz Listings for December 2025 WRIU 90.3FM Kingston RI (updated 11/30/2025)
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University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center 105 Upper College Rd Kingston
Tue Dec 2 URI Jazz Combos III 7 :30pm General $15, Students and Seniors $10, Children Under 12 $0
Wed Dec 3 URI Concert Band 3:30pm General Admission $15, Students and Seniors $10, Children Under 12 $0
Thu Dec 4 University Artist Series : Brass Christmas Cracker 7pm This holiday presentaion is part of the Music Department’s University Artist Series and features URI Faculty Artists Adam Hanna, trombonist and Gino Villarreal, trumpeter. General Admission $15, Students and Seniors $10, Children Under 12 $0
Sat Dec 6 Holiday Extravaganza 2pm & 7pm The Department of Music presents a quick paced musical showcase at the University of Rhode Island in tune with the holiday season! Come and see both community members and URI’s finest musicians join together to create a night full of merry melodies! Dr. David Gilliland, coordinator. General Admission $15, Students and Seniors $10, Children Under 12 $0
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Alchemy 171 Chestnut St Providence
Thu Dec 4 The Autocrats FREE FUNK THURSDAY with The AUTOCRATS, 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
Sun Dec 7 McKinley James with special guest Troy Mercy 6-10:30pm $15 cKinley James is equal parts old soul and modern man. Armed with an electric guitar and sharp songwriting chops, he breathes new life into classic sounds with Working Class Blues, a debut album that introduces his mix of American rock & roll, amplified soul, and raw rhythm & blues. Troy Mercy Blues Unusualist Before: Guitarist with Booker T. & The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Now: Electrifying Blues Power-Duo with a Rock & Roll Heart.
Mon Dec 15 The John Allmark Jazz Orchestra 8-midnight $20
The Blue Room 2197 Broad St Cranston, RI theblueroom.com Reservations recommended
Sat Dec 6 Rory and the Blues Hounds
Wed Dec 17 Evening Sky 7pm
Wed Dec 31 Catnip Junkies New Years Eve Celebration $75 – Show + 3-Course Meal $40 – Show Only
Chan’s 267 Main St, Woonsocket RI 401-761-1900 chanseggrollsjazz.com/shows
Fri Dec 5 Brass Attack 8-10pm $30/35
Sat Dec 6 Neal & The Vipers 8-10pm $15/20
Fri Dec 12 Three Great Tributes 8-10pm $20/25 oin these legendary artists as they combine the music of three iconic musical genres for a special “One Night Only” event! A unique hybrid combination of blues, jazz, swamp rock, Tulsa sound and soul that will mesmerize and energize you…
Sat Dec 20 Jimmy “2 Suits” Capone & the All-Stars Chan Clan Band 8-10pm $30/35
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.
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.
Greenvale Vineyards 582 Wapping Rd Porstmouth RI greenvale.com
Saturdays 1-4pm Live Jazz check website for further information
Greenwich Odeum 59 Main St. East Greenwich RI greenwichodeum.com 401-885-4000
Wed Dec 3 Squirrel Nut Zippers : Christmas Caravan Show 7/8pm $57/63
Thu Dec 11 Tab Benoit w/ special guest Jesse Dayton 7/8pm $58/66
The Knickerbocker Music Center 35 Railroad Ave, Westerly RI 401-315-5070 knickmusic.org
Beginning November 1, 2025, the Knickerbocker Music Center will be taking a pause in live programming to allow the building to undergo much-needed renovations
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
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 7 Cee Cee & the Riders 4-7pm
Fri Dec 12 Neal & the Vipers 8-11:30pm
Sun Dec 14 The Strumdawgs 4-7pm
Sat Dec 20 Steve Smith & the Nakeds 8-midnight
Sun Dec 21 The Earl Knightwood Band 4-7pm
Sun Dec 28 Neal & the Vipers 4-7pm
Narrows Center For The Arts 16 Anawan Street Fall River, MA 508-324-1926 narrowscenter.org
Thu Dec 4 Grace Kelly 7/8pm $44/46 Grace Kelly, an unequivocal musical prodigy, singer-saxophonist-songwriter-composer, and band leader, has rocked the jazz world with sold-out concerts, 15 acclaimed albums, and a resume that includes performing at the Hollywood Bowl as well as a member of the house band for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert – all before reaching her mid-twenties. In 2022, she became the youngest member of Berklee College of Music’s Board of Trustees.
Fri Dec 5 The Weight Band Featuring members of The Band & Levon Helm Band
7/8pm $52/55 The Weight Band is led by guitarist and vocalist Jim Weider, a Woodstock, NY native who replaced Robbie Robertson in The Band. Weider later joined Band drummer Levon Helm in the Levon Helm Band. The Weight Band originated in 2013 inside the famed Woodstock barn of Levon Helm. Weider was inspired by Helm to carry on the musical legacy of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group, “The Band”. On their current album, Shines Like Gold, The Weight Band presents a dynamic set of classic Americana that draws upon roadhouse rock, funky swamp pop, blues, country soul, and folk music.
Thu Dec 11 The Reckoners 7/8pm $26/28 A little bit of soul and a whole lotta’ rock ‘n’ roll! Reckoners is an all-star music group featuring some of the top players in the Boston music scene who have worked with and along side some of the best in the business. Fronting the group is the great Tim Gearan on vocals & guitar. Assembled and leading the band is the extraordinary guitarist Johnny Trama (Bettye LaVette, The Silks, Dub Apocalypse, The B3 Kings). Holding down the rhythm section on drums is the masterful Tom Arey (Peter Wolf, The J. Geils Band, G. Love). On bass is the one and only Marc Hickox (Bettye LaVette, Charlie Musselwhite), and on keyboards, the very talented Darby Wolf (Bettye LaVette, Rubblebucket). Paying homage to the roots of early soul and classic rock, their songs and vibe make you experience something new and original yet completely familiar.
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
Fri Dec 5 Rory & the Blues Hounds 9:30pm
Sat Dec 6 Chris Monti 50th birthday Chris Monti, Jack Hanlon, & Grant Smith 8:30pm
Sat Dec 13 The Pitfalls 9pm
The 133 Club 29 Warren Ave East Providence
Sunday Jazz & Blues : David Richardson Band 5-8pm w rotating guests
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 2 Michelle Wilson
Dec 9 Will Cooley
Dec 30 Neal Vitullo & Dave Howard
Sat Dec 13 Larry Brown Swinglane Orchestra 7pm NO COVER
The Park Theater 848 Park Ave Cranston, RI theparkri.com
Fri Dec 5 Big Bad VooDoo Daddy “Swinging Holiday Party” 8pm $43.25/88
The Parlour Providence 1119 N. Main St. Providence, RI 401-383-5858 theparlourri.com
Sun Dec 7 The Parlour Jazz Jam with Host Ben ALL AGES 5PM-8PM Join us at The Parlour on the first Sunday of every month for a performance from The Ben Shaw Quartet followed by an open jam where musicians of all ages and levels are invited to sit in and play. Bring your horns, drumsticks, guitars, or whatever it is you’ve got and come hang! A digital keyboard, guitar and bass amps, and drum kit will be available on stage for use. $5 jammers/ $10 general audience
Sun Dec 14 Clear Audience 5-7pm 2 sets all ages $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
This Wed Greg Sherrod
Sat Dec 6 World Premier Band 8:30pm
Pump House Music Works 1464 Kingston Rd. Wakefield RI 401-824-9971 www.pumphousemusicworks.com
Sun Dec 7 The Steve DeConti/Dan Moretti Jazz Quartet | 6/7pm $20 The Steve DeConti & Dan Moretti Jazz Quartet —featuring Marty Ballou on bass and Marty Richards on drums—presents an evening of compelling original music and standards. This collaboration brings together the talents of guitarist and composer Steve DeConti and saxophonist and composer Dan Moretti, both known for their vibrant contributions to the jazz scene. With a history of performing and recording together, including on their collaborative album The Sonic Surfers, the quartet is composed of top-tier musicians whose collective experience promises a night of sophisticated, original compositions and dynamic improvisation. The synergy of these accomplished artists—enriched by Marty Ballou’s bass work and the powerful drumming of Marty Richards—will fill the venue with a rich and compelling jazz sound.
Fri Dec 12 The URI Big Band 6/7pm $20 free for students with ID Directed By Dr. Emmett Goods- “The world of jazz in its many varieties is offered for your pleasure by this 15 piece ensemble. It’s down to Earth while swinging up in the stars.”
Sun Dec 14 Joe Parillo with the New Ensemble Holiday Celebration 6/7pm $30/35 Experience an unforgettable evening of festive jazz as this acclaimed group fills the Pump House with warmth, sophistication, and holiday cheer. Enjoy outstanding performances by Joe Parillo (piano), Paula Clare (vocals), George Dussault (guitar), Paul DelNero (bass), Wendy Klein (flute), Rick Andre (drums), and Rick Couto (percussion).
The night becomes even more magical with guest appearances by jazz greats Tish Adams (vocals), Dan Moretti (sax), Steve DeConti (guitar), and a special opening solo lounge set by Dennis Costa (guitar)
Fri Dec 19 The Honk 6/7pm All Ages $20
The Red Door 49 Peck St Providence 401.753.9800 reddoorpvd.com
** Thank God It’s Monday Jazz Night** NO COVER
Mon Dec 8 Bay Swing Jaz (music of Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grapelli) 7-10pm
Mon Dec 15 Dennis Hughes Quartet 7-10pm
Mon Dec 22 Zack Bacak 7-10pm
Mon Dec 29 JazzCurrent 7-10pm
The Royal Bobcat 422 Atwells Ave Prov theroyalbobcat.com
Live Jazz Wednesdays 7-12pm and Saturdays 8-11pm (New Orleans style food)
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)