Live Jazz Listings for May/June 2025 WRIU 90.3FM Kingston RI (updated 5/26/2025)
Live Jazz Listings for May/June 2025 WRIU 90.3FM Kingston RI (updated 5/26/2025)
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Congratulations to Joe Parillo! JOE PARILLO TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE RHODE ISLAND MUSIC HALL OF FAME: Jazz pianist, composer and music educator Joe Parillo will be honored during an Induction Concert event at Pump House Music Works, Wakefield on Sunday, July 27. In 1980, Joe began his teaching career at CCRI and moved on to the URI Music Department in 1985 serving as Director of Jazz Studies and Department Chair (2010-2016). During his four+ decades in higher education, Joe simultaneously established himself as a jazz recording artist and concert performer with more than a dozen nationally and internationally released albums as a leader, co-leader and sideman. Along the way, he was recognized as a Steinway Artist, commissioned to compose three jazz ballets, and arranged and recorded more than two dozen full-length children’s productions. He also created the URI Big Band. He’s annually conducted the band at the Newport Jazz Festival and URI jazz students continue to be part of this prestigious music event. The induction and concert will be held at Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Road, Wakefield (South Kingstown), RI 02879, on Sunday, July 27. Doors open at 5:00 with Joe’s induction ceremony at 6:00 followed by a performance at 6:30. Tickets are $25
Calvacade of Bands May 27 Rhodes on The Pawtuxet 60 Rhodes Place Cranston
60 Rhodes Place, Cranston, RI 02905
Doors Open: 5:15 PM Dancing: 5:30 – 10:00 PM
Tickets: $20 in advance $25 at the door
Special Guest Artist
GREG ABATE, saxophone
5:30 The Bill Moretti / Ginny Conley Group
6:30 The Meadow Larks, under the direction of Dan Ferreira
7:45 The Bill Moretti / Ginny Conley Group
8:45 50/50 Raffle
9:00 The Meadow Larks, under the direction of Dan Ferreira
Alchemy 171 Chestnut St Providence
Thu June 5 The Autocrats
Monthly on every first Thursday 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. 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Fri Jun 13 SoulPower
SOUL POWER DANCE PARTY!!! RI’S FAVORITE OLD SCHOOL DANCE PARTY! NOW AT ALCHEMY 171 CHESTNUT ST PROVIDENCE, RI, USA! $5 BEFORE 11PM & $10 AFTER! 21+ W ID! $5 TICKETS: https://link.dice.fm/F431555f872a EVERY 2ND FRIDAY 10PM – 2AM INDOORS & OUTDOORS! DJS TY JESSO & CHRIS STEELE WILL BE SPINNING: 60S & 70S MOTOWN & NORTHERN SOUL DANCERS! DEEP FUNK HIPSHAKERS! OLD SCHOOL 50S & 60s TWIST & RNB! 70S DISCO & BOOGIE! 60S MOD & ORGAN GROOVES! 60S GARAGE PUNK! 60S FRENCH YE YE & GARAGE GIRLS! LATIN BOOGALOO & SHINGALING! & MUCH MUCH MORE… FOR YOUR LISTENING, DRINKING & DANCING PLEASURE! A GREAT NIGHT TO CATCH UP W OLD FRIENDS, MAKE NEW ONES AND DANCE, DANCE, DANCE TO OLDIES & SOUL CLASSICS!
Mon Jun 6 John Allmark Jazz Orchestra 8pm-12:30am $20 FULL Big Band
The Back Lot 1527 Smith Street Suite 2 North Providence RI
Borealis Roasters 500 Wood St Unit 113 Bristol RI
Fri May 30 Evening Sky 7-9pm
Courthouse Center for the Arts 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston, RI
The District 54 South St Providence RI 401-421-0050
FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC RESERVATIONS – $20 MINIMUM PER PERSON
Chan’s 267 Main St, Woonsocket RI 401-761-1900 chanseggrollsjazz.com/shows
Fri May 30 Greg Abate Super Quartet “Fly Like a Bird” celebration, music of Charlie “Bird” Parker 8-10pm $25/30
Fri Jun 6 Carolyn Wonderland Texas Blues $30/35 8-10pm
Sat Jun 7 Neil Vitullo & the Vipers features the soulful vocals of Dave Howard, Steve Bigelow on bass and Mike Labelle on drums. $15/20 8-10pm
Fri Jun 13 The Knickerbocker All Stars $25/30 8-10pm
Sat Jun 14 Daryl Sherman with Duke Robillard One of jazz songbird/pianist birthday bucket list wishes is coming true. Daryl will be performing with guitar legend Duke Robillard featuring Billy Novick on reeds, Marty Ballou bass and Mark Teixeira drums. $25/30 8-10pm
Thu Jun 19 Parker Barrow Blues infused Rock & Roll $20/25 7-9pm
Sat Jun 21 Diane Blue and the All Star Band With Special Guest Guitar Ace Laura Chavez, Chris Vitarello – guitar, Dave Limina – organ, Chris Anzalone – drums. Sure to be a high-energy night of Blues, Soul, RnB, and original music! $20/25 8-10pm
Tue Jun 24 Sue Foley Award winning Canadian blues ingenue turned Texas axe slinger brings 35 years of professional talent and one of the most important solo act to Chan’s stage. 7-9pm $40/45
Sat Jun 28 Popa Chubby The King of NYC Blues guitar $35/40 8-10pm
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 Porstmouth RI greenvale.com
Sat Jun 7 1-4pm Brian James Quartet
Greenwich Odeum 59 Main St. East Greenwich RI greenwichodeum.com 401-885-4000
Upstairs at the Odeum – a curated night of jazz. Kick back and unwind during an intimate evening of great music performed by local artists 7:30-9:30pm
The Knickerbocker Music Center 35 Railroad Ave, Westerly RI 401-315-5070 knickmusic.org
Thu May 29 Jazz & Cocktails at the Knick Duke Robillard Swing Quartet FREE 6-8pm
Sat May 31 Eight to The Bar celebrating 50 years 7/8pm $20
Wed Jun 4 The Founders : Al Copley, Rich Lataille, Doug James, Greg Piccolo, Duke Robillard 6:30/7:30pm $20
Fri Jun 20 Neal Vitullo and the Vipers 7/8pm $15
Marcelino’s (cocktail bar) 1 W Exchange St Prov marcelinosboutiquebar.com/providence
Live Jazz Thursdays starting at 8pm
*** new club! Mimi’s Lounge 590 Pawtucket Ave Pawtucket mimisloungepaw.com
Sat May 31 Grace Darko Quintet soul, funk, and vibes Jordan Bicki (guitar), Luca Simeone (keyboard), James Friedman (drums) + a special guest 8-11pm doors 7 No Cover 21+
Music Mansion 88 Meeting St Providence
Fri Jun 13 Koko The Clown with LIVE improvised scores by the Dylan Jack Quartet 7:30pm $20 adv, children under 12 FREE check evenbrite to purchase ahead.
Myrtle 134 Waterman Ave, East Providence, RI
Fri May 30 Le Prestige with the Weisstronauts 8-11pm Le Prestige makes low-tech, organic, and improvisational instrumental music influenced by both the looped grooves of 90’s hip-hop and 60’s “soul jazz” stylings. They create danceable grooves with funk, jazz and reggae melodies
Narragansett Café 25 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown RI 401-423-2150 narragansettcaferi.com
Sun Jun 1 Professor Harp 4-7pm
Fri Jun 6 The Next Stop Band 8-11:30pm
Sun Jun 8 Earl Knightwood Band 4-7pm
Narrows Center For The Arts 16 Anawan Street Fall River, MA 508-324-1926 narrowscenter.org
Sat May 31 Marcia Ball 7/8pm $50/55
Fri Jun 6 John “Papa” Gros Band New Orleans – funk, trad jazz, brass band, blues 7/8pm $30/32
Sat Jun 7 Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters 7/8pm $50/52
Fri Jun 27 Curtis Salgado 2025 Blues Music Award Winner for Soul Blues Male Artist and Soul Blues Album 7/8pm $30/32
Nick-A-Nee’s 75 South Street Providence RI 401-861-7290 (check facebook page)
**Marty Ballou & Friends every Tuesday 8pm **
*Every Monday The House Combo 8-11pm
Mondays : 5:30-7pm Dawn Cabral and Gino Rosati Tiny Band
Weekly 8-11pm The House Combo (Jim Kelly, John Juxo, Benny Banning, Mark Garabian)
Tuesdays : 6:30-9pm Marty Ballou & Friends 10-11:30pm Austin Andrews & Friends
Thursdays: 8pm May 29 South Coast Brass Band
Fridays: 9pm May 30 Mark Cutler and Men of Great Courage
Saturdays: 9pm May 31 4pm: The Berger Boys, 9pm The Teledynes
The 133 Club 29 Warren Ave East Providence
Sunday Jazz & Blues : David Richardson Band ft. Jan Schmidt 5-8pm w rotating guests
The Ocean Mist 895 Matunuck Beach Rd Wakefield oceanmist.net
Sun Jun 8 The Manatees 4-7pm
The Park Theater 848 Park Ave Cranston, RI theparkri.com
Sun June 15 Tower of Power (funk & Soul) 7pm $49-129 VIP: $229 soundcheck experience
Wed July 30 Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox : Magic & Moonlight Tour 8pm $39-174
Oct 3 8pm Pat Metheny Solo 8pm $49-129
The Parlour Providence 1119 N. Main St. Providence, RI 401-383-5858 theparlourri.com
Sun Jun1 first Sunday of every month for a performance from The Ben Shaw Quartet followed by an open jam where musicians of all ages and levels are invited to sit in and play. Bring your horns, drumsticks, guitars, or whatever it is you’ve got and come hang! A digital keyboard, guitar and bass amps, and drum kit will be available on stage for use. 5/6pm $5 jammers, $10 general
Sun Jun 15 Thomas Casale Quartet All Ages 4/5pm $10 John McKenna, Jim Robitaille, Hugh Sicotte, Tom Casale
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
Pub on Park 655 Park Ave Cranston
Wed May 28 Blues Harp King Tim Taylor w/Vintage Rhythm and Blues Ensemble 6:30 dance lessons 7:30-10:30pm $10
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 30 Woody Garland’s Jazz Allstars ft Joe Parillo and Paula Clare benefit for Gentle Farm 6/7pm $25
Sun Jun 1 The Ellington Collective : A tribute to Jazz Legend Duke Ellington 6/7pm $30 Tim Ray – Piano Dan Moetti – Saxophone Greg Abate – Saxophone Emmett Goods – Trombone Marty Ballou – Bass Marty Richards – Drums
Sat Jun 7 Becky Chase & the Silver Linings 7/8pm $15/20
Sun Jun 8 Joe Parillo & The New Ensemble celebrating Joe’s birthday! 6/7pm $20
Sun Jun 22 Duke Robillard Quartet 6/7pm $25/30
Sun Jun 29 Sugar Ray & The Bluetones 6/7pm $20/25
The Red Door 49 Peck St Providence 401.753.9800 reddoorpvd.com
** Thank God It’s Monday Jazz Night** NO COVER
Mon Jun 2 Greg Silva Trio 7-10pm
Mon Jun 9 Alex Minasian Trio 7-10pm
Mon Jun 16 Dennis Hughes Quartet 7-10pm
Mon Jun 23 Beat Salad 7-10pm
The Royal Bobcat 422 Atwells Ave Prov theroyalbobcat.com
Live Jazz Wednesdays 7-12pm 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)