Live Jazz Listings for July 2023 WRIU 90.3FM Kingston RI ***see end of listings for free town listings***
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Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz July 13-16 FREE See: https://www.hartfordjazz.org/festival-schedule/#artists
Newport Jazz Fest Tickets are on sale August 4-6, 2023… Show schedule link https://newportjazz.org/lineup
Jamestown Summer Concert Series
2023 Summer Concert Series Sundays – 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm East Ferry Memorial Square
July 9th, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm: The Greg Sherrod Band
Greg Sherrod has achieved a major media presence that has reached over 3,000 Facebook fans of all ages. Greg has made personal appearances on The Today Show through his achievements with the “Clash of the Choirs”.
July 16th, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Steamy Windows
No matter the genre, our emphasis is on danceable grooves, quality musicianship, and a high-energy vibe. Soul / Funk / R&B / Motown / Rock / Blues
July 23th, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Howlin Rhodes
Local R&B / Country / Swing band sure to knock your socks off!
July 30th, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Cee Cee and the Riders
A five-piece blues band specializing in traditional blues sound and style. Songs by legends of blues such as Muddy Waters, Freddie King, and Albert King make up a large part of our song list, but we also play some R&B and soul tunes for variety and fun.
August 6th, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Catnip Junkies
These talented musicians specialize in the iconic sounds of New Orleans jazz, swing and brass band music to create a truly unique and unforgettable experience. From classic tunes to modern hits, their repertoire has something for everyone, ensuring that your toes will be tapping all night long.
August 13th, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Bowling Shoes
Combining upbeat rhythm, energetic guitar, and playful vocal melodies, Bowling Shoes can be described as a modern power pop band, with an influence in new wave and art rock.
August 20th 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Greg Abate
A jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer continues as an International Jazz/Recording Artist with 225 days a year touring the globe.
August 27th, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm: The Jamestown Community Band
Join the Jamestown Community Band, made up of about 30 talented musicians from the Island, for an evening of classic large band music.
North Kingstown Town Beach 36 Beach St North Kingstown
July 11, 2023, 6:30pm – Gov’s Own 88th Army Band Concert(Big Band)
Chan’s 267 Main St, Woonsocket RI 401-765-1900 http://www.chanseggrollsandjazz.com/calendar.htm check for prices
Fri June 30 James Montgomery Blues Band $25/30 8pm
Sat July 1 Papa Chubby $35/40 8pm
Fri July 7 Mark Cutler & Men of Great Courage $15/20 8pm
Sat July 8 Greg Abate & Paul Delnero Super Quartet $25/30 8pm
Fri July 14 Selwyn Birchwood CD Release Party $30/35 8pm
Sat July 15 Kate Russo’s “Piece of My Pearl” Tribute to Janice Joplin $20/25 8pm
Fri Sat July 21-22 Salute to the Commander 2 NIGHTS of COMMANDER CODY MUSIC as we pay tribute to our late friend and brilliant artist extraordinaire GEORGE FRAYNE. Featuring a reunion of members of THE LEGENDARY COMMANDER CODY BAND…THE LOST PLANET AIRMEN WITH HORNS.
Thurs July 27 Watermelon Slim William P. Homans lll, professionally known as Mississippi blues singer Watermelon Slim is the real deal. $20/25
Greenvale Vineyards 582 Wapping Rd Portsmouth, RI
Sat July 1 Shawn Monteiro, Matt Dechanplain, Dick Lupino, Rick Wells 1-4pm
Sat July 8 Brian James Quintet 2-5pm
Sat July 15 Stephanie Nakasian, Greg Wardson, Dick Lupino and Rick Wells 1-4pm
Sat July 22 & July 29 La Mechante et Le Connard Franco-American Acoustic Duo 1-4pm
Sat Aug 5 Cassandre McKinley w/Greg Wardson, Dave Mattacks, Bob Nieske 1-4pm
Greenwich Odeum 59 Main St. East Greenwich RI greenwichodeum.com 401-885-4000
Wed July 19 Upstairs at the Odeum every third Wednesday – join us for a curated night of jazz Upstairs at the Odeum. Kick back and unwind during an intimate evening of great music performed by local artists in the Odeum balcony lounge.Brendan Carniaux is bringing bassist Evan Carley and drummer Paul Dimartino with him for this inaugural night. 7:30 – 9:30 Capacity is limited – so get here early! No cover, but we’ll pass the hat to tip our musicians!
The Knickerbocker Music Center 35 Railroad Ave, Westerly RI 401-315-5070 knickmusic.org
Wed June 28 Cherry Pie Let’s Dance Wednesday doors 6:30 music 7:30-10 $10 Free dance lessons starting at 7pm
Thurs June 29 Jazz & Cocktails at the Knick FREE sponsored by Grey Sail Brewing The D Train Jazz Band 6-8pm
Fri July 7 Eight To The Bar (Swing/Boogie Woogie/Rhythm & Blues/Soul and Motown) $15 7/8pm
Sat July 8 The Toneshifters & Wolly Mammoth $15 7/8pm
Sat July 15 Neal Vitullo & the Vipers $15 7/8pm
Sat July 22 Chris Leigh Band $15 7/8pm Blues
Sat July 29 90th Anniversary of The Knickerbocker Café with the Knickerbocker All-Stars $20 7/8pm
Narragansett Café 25 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown RI 401-423-2150 narragansettcaferi.com
Thurs June 29 Nolan Leite blues 8-9pm
Fri June 30 The Teledynes 8-11:30pm
Sat July 1 Smokin’ Toads 8-11:30pm
Sun July 2 Cee Cee & The Riders 4-7pm
Thurs July 6 KVQ Jazz Groove with Ken Vario 7:30-10:30pm
Fri July 7 Neil & The Vipers 8-11:30pm
Sat July 8 Steve Smith & The Nakeds 8-11:30pm
Sun July 9 Professor Harp 4-7pm
Wed July 12 Fausto Palma Soundscapes on the guitar, sarangi, and ud 8-11pm
Thurs July 13 They Were Robots Rock, Funk, Jazz and Punk 8-11pm
Fri July 14 The Naticks 8-11:30pm
Sat July 15 Farm Dog 8-11:30pm
Sun July 16 The Delta Generators 4-7pm
Narrows Center For The Arts 16 Anawan Street Fall River, MA 508-324-1926 narrowscenter.org
Thurs June 29 Eddie 9V $23/25 7/8pm
Wed July 12 Tab Benoit $48/50 7/8pm Sold Out
Fri July 14 Bettye LaVette $48/50 7/8pm
Wed Aug 2 Béla Fleck My Bluegrass Heart ft. Michael Cleveland, Sierra Hull, Justin Moses, Mark Schatz, Bryan Sutton $78/83 7/8pm
Nick-A-Nee’s 75 South Street Providence RI 401-861-7290
Thur. 29th Lisa Marie and All Shook Up
Fri. 30th The Dick Clarkes
Sun July 9 Geo Trio and Matthew Alec and the Soul Electric 4-7pm
The Parlour Providence 1119 N. Main St. Providence, RI 401-383-5858 theparlourri.com
Thurs June 29 The Sweet Pea Blues Band with Paul Williams and Crew $10 8/9pm
Perro Solado 19 Charles St Newport RI Perro Solado 19 Charles St Newport RI 401-619-4777
Mondays John Monllos 5:30-8:30pm Jazz guitar
Pumphouse Music Works 1464 Kingstown Rd Peace Dale, RI pumphousemusicworks.org
Sat July 1 Mark Cutler & Men Of Great Courage 7pm
Sun July 2 First Sunday Jazz with Dan Moretti 6pm
Sun July 16 Duke Robillard 7pm
Sun July 23 Bobby Keyes Trio 6pm
Sat July 29 Neal & The Vipers 7pm
The Red Door 49 Peck St Providence 401.753.9800 reddoorpvd.com
Mon July 10 Nick DiMaria Trio 7-10pm
Thurs July 13 John Allmark Quintet 7-10pm
Mon July 17 John Vaughan & Friends 7-10pm
Mon July 26 Joe Potenza Trio 7-10pm
Mon July 31 Dan Liparini Trio 7-10pm
The Royal Bobcat 422 Atwells Ave Providence RI [email protected]
Saturdays Kweku Aggrey & Marcus Grant Jazz 8-11pm
Wed June 28 Paper Moon Jazz Band 7:30-10pm
Sardella’s Italian Rest 30 Memorial Blvd Newport 401-849-6312
Wednesdays Live Jazz 7pm
Union Station Brewery 36 Exchange Terrace Providence, RI 401-274-2739 unionstationpvd.com
Wednesdays Funk & Jazz Night 8-11pm Soul Pocket with Leland Baker