Live Jazz Listings for January 2026 WRIU 90.3FM Kingston RI (updated 1/19/26)
Live Jazz Listings for January 2026 WRIU 90.3FM Kingston RI (updated 1/19/26)
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General Stanton Inn 4115 Old Post Rd Charlestown 401-364-8888
Sat Jan 31 7-9pm Paula Clare and Joe Parillo in the Prohibition Room
Alchemy 171 Chestnut St Providence
Mon Jan 19 John Allmark Jazz Orchestra This event showcases the best talent and expertise in the field. Immerse yourself in a world of cutting-edge Jazz 8-12pm $20
Thu Feb 5 FREE FUNK THURSDAY with The Autocrats ALCHEMY is proud to present 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, 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. 09:00 PM – 02:00 AM
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 Jan 21 Angela Bacari 6-9pm
Thu Jan 22 Outta Control (Old School Funk & R&B from the 70’s, 80’s & 90’s.) 7-10pm
Fri Jan 23 SJB PTX (instrumental band blending rock, soul, jazz, and funk into a cosmic groove.) 8:30-11:30pm
Sat Jan 24 Front and Center Band (R&B and oldies) 8:30-11:30pm
Wed Jan 28 Newport Jazz presents Jam Session 8-11pm
Thu Jan 29 The John Allmark Quintet 7-9:30 pm
Fri Jan 30 Little Miss and the Boom 8:30-11:30 pm
Sat Jan 31 Angelena Hightower & the Unit 8:30-11:30pm
Fri Feb 6 Mardi Gras Celebration with The Catnip Junkies 8:30-11:30 pm $15
Chan’s 267 Main St, Woonsocket RI 401-761-1900 chanseggrollsjazz.com/shows
Fri Jan 23 Blue F.O.s Led by harp Ace Jimmy Killer Kane featuring Jeff Davis lead vocals. 8-10pm $15/20
Sat Jan 24 Duke Robillard Meets Soulshot – Two Guitars * One Sound New England premier Raggae band meets Jump Blues Master with horns. 8-10pm $30/35
Fri Jan 30 Brian James Quintet (Opening Act: La Salle Academy Jazz Ensemble Under The Direction Of Music Director Brian James Brouillard.) 8-10pm $15/20
Sat Jan 31 Funky Submarine 8-10pm $15/20
Fri Feb 6 “Evil Gal” Michelle Wilson 8-10pm $20/25
Sat Feb 7 Neal & the Vipers 8-10pm $15/20
Sat Feb 14 Little Miss and the Boom Valentine’s Party 8-10pm $20/25
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
Sat Feb 21 Roomful Of Blues 7/8pm $35
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!
Wed Jan 21 7-10pm The Little City Big Band Open Rehearsal
Thu Jan 22 8pm The John Allmark Quintet
Sat Jan 24 1-3:30 pm Evening Sky
Narragansett Café 25 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown RI 401-423-2150 narragansettcaferi.com
Sun Jan 25 The Senders 4-7pm
Sat Jan 31 Amber Rose & the Renegades Narragansett Café 80th Birthday 8:15-11:45pm
Sun Feb 1 Sundance 4-7pm
Sun Feb 8 Pat Halpin & the 351s 4-7pm
Fri Feb 13 Steve Smith & the Nakeds 8-12
Sat Feb 14 Brass Force 8:15-11:45pm
Narrows Center For The Arts 16 Anawan Street Fall River, MA 508-324-1926 narrowscenter.org
Sat Jan 31 Club d’Elf ft. Duke Levine & Kevin Barry 7/8pm $36/39 Club d’Elf has been helping audiences lose track of time for almost 27 years with its mesmerizing synthesis of Moroccan traditional music and electronic, dubbed-out funk. Circling about bassist/composer Mike Rivard, each Club d’Elf performance features a different line-up, drawn from a constellation of some of the most creative improvisers from the jazz, DJ, rock & world music scenes of Boston, NYC and beyond.
Fri Feb 6 Johnny Hoy & the Bluefish 7/8pm $38/40
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
Thu Jan 22 Ryan Hartt and the Blue Hearts 8pm
Fri Jan 23 The Pitfalls 9pm
Sun Jan 25 4pm Sunday Jazz
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
The Park Theater 848 Park Ave Cranston, RI theparkri.com
The Parlour Providence 1119 N. Main St. Providence, RI 401-383-5858 theparlourri.com
Wed Feb 4 Gregg Sherrod’s Blues Jam free 8pm
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
Pump House Music Works 1464 Kingston Rd. Wakefield RI 401-824-9971 www.pumphousemusicworks.com
THURSDAYS $5 Jabbawaukee 7pm Residency
Sun Feb 1 Tom White Project 6/7pm $20
Sun Feb 15 Dan Moretti Acoustic Jazz Sextet 6/7pm $25/30
The Red Door 49 Peck St Providence 401.753.9800 reddoorpvd.com
** Thank God It’s Monday Jazz Night** NO COVER
Mon Jan 19 The Daybreaks 7-10pm
Mon Jan 26 James Winner 7-10pm
Mon Feb 2 City of Four 7-10pm
Mon Feb 9 GCDB Quartet 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)
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)