Live Jazz Listings for March 2026 WRIU 90.3FM Kingston RI (updated 3/1/26)
Live Jazz Listings for March 2026 WRIU 90.3FM Kingston RI (updated 3/1/26)
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Alchemy 171 Chestnut St Providence
Thu Mar 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
Mon Mar 16 John Allmark Jazz Orchestra 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 Mar 4 Maya Breuer Trio 6-9pm
Thu Mar 5 Chris Monti 6-9pm
Fri Mar 6 Salters Groove 8-11pm
Sat Mar 7 Michael Rollins and Aric B 8:30-11:30pm $10 general/ $15 Premium seating
Thu Mar 12 Daybreaks fronted by vocalist Alison Green 6-9pm
Fri Mar 13 Sympli Whitney 8-11pm
Sat Mar 14 Mike Phillips (sax) 7 & 9:30pm shows $30 general/$40 premier seating
Borealis Coffee Roasters 500 Wood St Unit 113 Bristol, RI borealiscoffee.com
Fri Mar 13 Evening Sky Band 7pm
Chan’s 267 Main St, Woonsocket RI 401-761-1900 chanseggrollsjazz.com/shows
Fri Mar 6 The Backburners ft Danny “Kootch” Kortchmar 8-10pm $20/$25
Don’t miss the debut of Danny Kootch the legendary renowned guitarist, songwriter and producer. Featuring Danny Kortchmar -Guitar/Vocals, Rocco DeRosa – Guitar Vocals, Joel Latulippe – Harmonica, Marty Ballou – Bass and Vinny Pagano – Drums.
Sat Mar 7 Sugar Ray & the Bluetones 8-10pm $25/30 Traditional Chicago style blues.
Fri Mar 13 Mark T. Small 8-10pm $20/25 Please welcome the debut of acoustic blues musician and historian Mark T. Small. He is the consummate musician, an electrifying performer and a masterful interpreter of the blues. Reminiscent of a young John Hammond Jr.
Sat Mar 14 Colt and the Coyotes 8-10pm $20/25 A rockin’ folk, funk and blues band playing dancable covers and originals. Featuring vocalist Emily Colton.
Sun Mar 15 Albert Castiglia Blues Rock Guitarist 6-8pm $30/35 Albert Castiglia is an electrifying hard-core, blues rock award winning artist. In 2023, won two Blues Music Awards as ‘Blues Rock Artist of the Year’ and ‘Blues Rock Album of the Year” for I Got Love. 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 Portsmouth
Greenwich Odeum 59 Main St. East Greenwich RI greenwichodeum.com 401-885-4000
Sun Mar 22 John Scofield Trio (Vicente Archer and Bill Stewart) 7/8pm $60/70
Sun Apr 12 Tommy Dorsey Orchestra 2/3pm $53-59
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 Mar 4 The John Allmark Quintet 7pm
Fri Mar 6 The Paper Moon Jazz Band 8pm
Sat Mar 7 Ben Shaw (large ensemble) 8pm
Narragansett Café 25 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown RI 401-423-2150 narragansettcaferi.com
Sun Mar 8 The Senders 4-7pm
Sun Mar 15 Ed Peabody & the Big Blue Thang 4-7pm
Sun Mar 22 Dorothy Hodge and the Hurricane Band 4-7pm
Narrows Center For The Arts 16 Anawan Street Fall River, MA 508-324-1926 narrowscenter.org
Sat Mar 7 The Tarbox Ramblers 7/8pm $30/32 Taking listeners to a place where rock, backwater blues and Appalachian music come together in unexpected combinations
Sat Mar 21 Betty LaVette 7/8pm $55/57 Bettye LaVette was hailed by the New York Times as “one of the great soul interpreters of her generation”. She is a song stylist. Her gift is being able to take a song from any genre and making it completely her own. To quote the late, great George Jones, “Bettye is truly a ‘singer’s singer’.”
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 Mar 6 Pat Halpin Blues Band 9pm
Sat Mar 21 Jittery Jack & Amy Griffin on guitar with Shaun Young 9pm
Public House 210 Front St Lincoln, RI
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
Sun Mar 8 The Manatees 4-7pm $5
Sun Mar 15 Steve Smith & the Nakeds 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
Wed Mar 4 Greg Sherrod’s Blues Jam 8pm FREE
Fri Mar 6 Jonathan Scales Fourchestra $20/25 9pm
Sun Mar 8 Steve Langone Quintet 5-7pm All Ages $10
Wed Mar 11 Greg Sherrod’s Blues Jam 8pm Free
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
Sun Mar 15 Steve Deconti Quartet 6/7pm $20 an unforgettable evening of jazz and versatile musicianship at Pump House Music Works in South Kingstown, RI. Known for their “auditory delight”, this all-star ensemble led by guitar virtuoso and vocalist Steve DeConti will showcase a sophisticated blend of original compositions and timeless standards. With Lou Bocciarelli on Bass, Joe Parillo on piano and Rick Andre on Drums
Sun Mar 22 Joe Parillo & the New Ensemble 6/7pm $20 All Ages
The Red Door 49 Peck St Providence 401.753.9800 reddoorpvd.com
** Thank God It’s Monday Jazz Night** NO COVER
Mon Mar 2 Alison Keslow w/ Dennis Hughes & Vinny Pagano 7-10pm
Mon Mar 9 Dan Drohan Trio 7-10pm
Mon Mar 16 Grace Darko & friends 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)