Live Jazz Listings for January 2026 WRIU 90.3FM Kingston RI (updated 1/4/26)
Live Jazz Listings for January 2026 WRIU 90.3FM Kingston RI (updated 1/4/26)
Wriu.org>Features>Jazz Listings
**** if you would like an event to be listed please email [email protected] **** Best if two weeks in advance!
***Note update to the Royal Bobcat and their holiday season shows!
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
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 7 6-9pm Maya Breuer Trio
Thu Jan 8 7-10pm Karen McKee & Willie J Laws
Fri Jan 9 8:30-11:30pm Louie Bello a Country/R&B artist who can be seen in venues from Nashville to London.
Sat Jan 10 8:30-11:30pm Sympli Whitney
Sun Jan 11 Elan Trotman 5-7:30pm Benefit for Headstart Pawtucket Program $25 general $35 premium seating
Thu Jan 15 6-9pm Evening Sky w/ Eden Castel
Fri Jan 16 8:30-11:30pm Mac Odom
Sat Jan 17 8:30-11:30 $10 Dreion a vocal powerhouse blending the emotional depths of Gospel & Soul with the infectious grooves of Funk and R&B to ignite social change
Chan’s 267 Main St, Woonsocket RI 401-761-1900 chanseggrollsjazz.com/shows
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
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
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!
Sat Jan 10 2-5pm Anchors Away Brass Band
Sat Jan 17 8pm The X-TET
Thu Jan 22 8pm The John Allmark Quintet
Narragansett Café 25 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown RI 401-423-2150 narragansettcaferi.com
Sat Jan 10 King Vintage Band 8:15-11:45pm
Sun Jan 11 Strumdawgs 4-7pm
Sun Jan 18 Professor Harp 4-7pm
Narrows Center For The Arts 16 Anawan Street Fall River, MA 508-324-1926 narrowscenter.org
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.
Sat Jan 17 Entrain 7/8pm $40/43
Thu Jan 29 Jesse Cook 7/8pm $67/70 is a Canadian guitarist, composer, and producer, widely recognized for his groundbreaking approach to world music, blending flamenco, jazz, and other cultural influences.
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.
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 8 8pm The Daybreaks
Fri Jan 9 9pm Johnny Hoy & The Bluefish
Sat Jan 10 4pm Ghost Cat Rodeo 9pm Dan Burke & the Royal Treatment
Sun Jan 11 4pm Geo Trio 8pm The Grace Tones 
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
Sat Jan 10 9pm Kendall Street Company $15
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 11 Parlour Jazz Series Clear Audience 2 sets all ages early 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
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 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)
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)