Live Jazz Listings for May 2026 WRIU 90.3FM Kingston RI (updated 5/18/26)
Live Jazz Listings for May 2026 WRIU 90.3FM Kingston RI (updated 5/18/26)
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Alchemy 171 Chestnut St Providence
Mon May 18 John Allmark Jazz Orchestra 8-12pm $20
Thu Jun 4 FREE FUNK THURSDAY with The Autocrats
he 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.
Sat Jun 6 Mdou Moctar 6-9:30pm $25 Nigerien guitarist, singer and songwriter who performs modern rock music inspired by Tuareg guitar music.
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 May 20 Kim Trusty 6-9pm
Thu May 21 James Montgomery Band 7-10pm $20
Fri May 22 Alexus Lee 5-7pm
Fri May 22 Funky Submarine 8-11pm $10
Sat May 23 Christine Fawson 5-7pm
Sat May 23 Rory and the Blues Hounds 8:30-11:30pm
Wed May 27 Newport Jazz Jam Session 7-10pm
Thu May 28 Chops Turner Band 7-10pm
Fri May 29 Marc Trachtenberg 4:30-7pm
Fri May 29 Angelina Hightower and the Unit 8:30-11:30pm
Sat May 30 Danielle Andrews 8:30-11:30pm
Borealis Coffee Roasters 500 Wood St Unit 113 Bristol, RI borealiscoffee.com
Fri May 29 TC Jazz Trio 7-9pm
Sat May 30 Matthew Kowalski Duo 7-9pm
Chan’s 267 Main St, Woonsocket RI 401-761-1900 chanseggrollsjazz.com/shows
Sat May 23 Jeff Pitchell 8-10pm $30/35
Sun May 24 Chris Duarte Group 6-8pm $20/25
Sat May 30 Greg Abate Super Quartet 8-10pm $25/30
Thu Jun 4 Book Release Launch Party for Shombov, the Possible by GiGi DesaulniersGuests at the launch party will enjoy a buffet meal and be treated to the music of Gina Coleman of Misty Blues. Tickets $35 Show + Buffet included buffet 5:30pm show 7pm
Fri Jun 5 Fat City Band 8-10pm $25/30
Sat Jun 6 Neal & the Vipers 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.
Greenvale Vineyards 582 Wapping Rd Portsmouth
Sat May 23 The Padula Family Quartet 1-4pm
Sat May 30 Los Duderinos
Greenwich Odeum 59 Main St. East Greenwich RI greenwichodeum.com 401-885-4000
Sun Jun 14 Al Di Meola 6/7pm $64/72
Sun Jul 12 Stewart Copeland 6/7pm $54-164
The Knickerbocker, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly unitedtheare.org
Sun Jun 7 5pm After Hours Stomp with Arthur Migliazza & Carole J. Bufford Boogie Woogie Piano
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
Sat Jun 6 Donna Byrne w/ Tim Ray, Marshall Wood, Marty Richards 3-5pm $25/$10 student/ 12& under free
Sun Jun 14 Diane Carey Look to the Rainbow : Inside the Yip Harburg Songbook 5:30/6pm $20/25
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 May 20 Little City Biggish Band Open Rehearsal 7-11pm Join composer Matthew Kowalski and a group of talented friends and collaborators for an open rehearsal of the Little City Biggish Band—a creative, exploratory ensemble that brings together improvisers, composers, and thinkers from Providence’s vibrant music community.
Narragansett Café 25 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown RI 401-423-2150 narragansettcaferi.com
Sun May 24 The Strumdawgs 4-7pm
Sun May 31 Ed Peabody & the Big Blue Thang 4-7pm
Fri Jun 5 Neal & the Vipers 8-11:30pm
Sat Jun 6 Down City Band 8:15-11:45pm
Sun Jun 7 Pat Halpin & the 351s 4-7pm
Narrows Center For The Arts 16 Anawan Street Fall River, MA 508-324-1926 narrowscenter.org
Thu June 11 Jackie Venson Guitar Texas 7/8pm $32/34
Fri June 12 Charlie Ballentine Jazz Guitarist 7/8pm $31/33
Sat June 13 Rick Estrin and the Nightcats Blues vocalist, harmonica master and songwriting legend 7/8pm $35/37
Fri Jul 3 Tab Benoit 4x Grammy nominated singer, songwriter and guitarist who has built a remarkable 30+ year career on the foundation of his gritty and soulful Delta swamp blues 7/8pm $71/73 opener: Cold Stares
Nick-A-Nee’s 75 South Street Providence RI 401-861-7290 (check facebook page)
*Every Monday The House Combo Jim Kelly, John Juxo, Benny Banning, Mark Garabian 8-11pm
**Marty Ballou & Friends every Tuesday 8pm Austin Andrew & Friends 10-11:30 **
Sat May 23 The Berger Boys 4-7pm
Sat May 23 Brandt Taylor Band Blues 9pm
Sun Mar 24 Jazz 4pm
Thu May 28 South Coast Brass Band 8pm
Fri May 29 Steve Snuffer’s Blue-Eyed Soul 9pm
Sat May 30 Neon Ramblers 4pm Pat Halpin & the 351s 9pm
Sun 4pm 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
Sat May 23 Steve Smith & the Nakeds 9pm $15
Sun May 24 4-7pm The Senders $5
Sun May 24 GA-20 Blues 9pm $20
Sun May 31 Diva and the Playboys 4-7pm $5
The Park Theater 848 Park Ave Cranston, RI theparkri.com
Sat Oct 3 Pat Methany Side Eye III+ 8pm $57 and up joined by Joe Dyson (drums), Chris Fishman (keyboards), Jermaine Paul (bass), and Leonard Patton (percussion & vocals).
The Parlour Providence 1119 N. Main St. Providence, RI theparlourri.com
Every Wednesday!! Greg Sherrod’s Blues Jam 8pm FREE
Sat May 23 The Thomas White Trio 4/5pm $10
Sun May 24 Gene Rosati’s MHJD Trio 4/5pm $10
Sat May 30 Rory & the Blues Hounds 5:30-8:30 ALL AGES $10
Sun May 31 The Al Cron Quartet 4/5pm $10 ALL AGES
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
Fri May 22 Dan Moretti & Brazillia 6pm $20
Sat May 23 Joe Parillo & The New Ensemble 6/7pm $20
Sun May 24 A Night of Heartfelt Songs with Noel David and Paula Clare 6/7pm $20
Fri May 29 Dan Moretti and the Hammond Boys with Diane Blue (blues and soul singer) 6/7pm $25
Sun May 31 Shawnn Monteiro Quartet 6pm $20
Sun June 7 The Ellington Collective saxophonists Dan Moretti and Joe Esposito, trombonist Jeff Galindo, pianist Tim Ray, bassist Marty Ballou, and drummer Marty Richards. 6pm $20
The Red Door 49 Peck St Providence 401.753.9800 reddoorpvd.com
** Thank God It’s Monday Jazz Night** NO COVER
Mon May 18 Leland Baker & friends 7-10pm
Fri May 22 Evan Wood Trio 6-9pm
Mon May 25 Jazz Current 7-10pm
Fri May 29 Anthony Carabello 6-9pm
Fri June 5 The Project Ensemble 6-9pm
Mon Jun 8 Dan Drohan Trio 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)
