Live Jazz Listings for October 2025 WRIU 90.3FM Kingston RI (updated 10/13/2025)
Live Jazz Listings for October 2025 WRIU 90.3FM Kingston RI (updated 10/13/2025)
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University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center 105 Upper College Rd Kingston
Tue Oct 14 Jazz Combos I 7:30pm $15, students/seniors $10 under 12 FREE
Fri Oct 17 6-9pm NAfME Tunes and Treats: A Halloween themed talent show hosted by URI’s National Association for Music Education student chapter https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-blb8s1JTlDJkJXUVG6iQDlkBYUc2e87Kz79hQI1u-0tXDA/viewform (sign up form for audience or participant)
Tue Oct 28 Jazz Combos II 7:30pm $15, students/seniors $10 under 12 FREE
Thu Oct 30 Jazz Big Band I : Ellington 125! 7:30pm $15, students/seniors $10 under 12 FREE
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URI Guitar Mandolin Fest urigmfest.org Oct 19-26 10th Anniversary
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Roger Williams Park Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Ave Providence
Greenhouse Jazz Every other Sunday 12-2pm
Oct 19 Trumpeter Vincent Ama Free with Admission
Alchemy 171 Chestnut St Providence
Mon Oct 20 John Allmark Jazz Orchestra 8pm-12am $20 FULL Big Band
Thu Nov 6 The Autocrats FREE FUNK THURSDAY with 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
Chan’s 267 Main St, Woonsocket RI 401-761-1900 chanseggrollsjazz.com/shows
Sat Oct 18 Monster Mike Welch 8-10pm $30/35
Fri Oct 24 Sugar Ray & the Bluetones 8-10pm $25/30 Traditional Chicago style blues
Fri Oct 31 Johnny A. Trio 8-11pm $30/35
Sat Nov 1 Duke Robillard All-Stars 8-10pm $30/35
Fri Nov 7 Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish 8-10pm $25/30
Sat Nov 8 Ladies of Blues and Soul Featuring Myanna, Diane Blue, Alizon Lissance and friends $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 Porstmouth RI greenvale.com
Saturdays 1-4pm Live Jazz check website for further information
Sat Oct 18 12-3pm Brian James Quartet
Sat Oct 25 2-5pm Brian James Quartet
Greenwich Odeum 59 Main St. East Greenwich RI greenwichodeum.com 401-885-4000
Wed Oct 15 (?) 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
Thu Nov 6 Acoustic Alchemy Acoustic Alchemy continues to defy genre labels, blending their signature nylon and steel guitar sound with a wide range of influences. On 33 1/3, the band explores jazz (“A Little Closer”), blues (“Blues for Mr. Mu”), Caribbean rhythms (“The Girl With A Plan”), Eastern melodies (“East of Babylon”), and classical forms (“Allemande,” “Prelude in D Minor”). Despite the diversity, the album still feels distinctly like Acoustic Alchemy. As Miles puts it, “The band has changed a lot over the years… but we always somehow make it sound like Acoustic Alchemy. $35
Fri Nov 14 James Montgomery Harmonica ace James Montgomery has earned that “legendary” tag through a stellar career that spans five decades. In the blues world, he is truly “of the first and highest degree”. $41
Thu Nov 20 The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra The World Famous, Glenn Miller Orchestra, the most popular and sought after big band in the world today for both concert and swing dance engagements. With its unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time. The present Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently since, playing an average of 300 live dates a year all around the world. Erik Stabnau is the orchestra’s present music director. $59/65
The Knickerbocker Music Center 35 Railroad Ave, Westerly RI 401-315-5070 knickmusic.org
Sat Oct 18 Sugar Ray & the Bluetones 7/8pm $20
Fri Oct 24 Eight To The Bar 7/8pm $20
Beginning November 1, 2025, the Knickerbocker Music Center will be taking a pause in live programming to allow the building to undergo much-needed renovations
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 Oct 18 Rusty Beatty, Yvonne Monnett, Alan Bernstein – standards, jazz, poetry 6-8pm
Sun Oct 19 Joe Parillo & Friends 12-4pm Songs from the American Songbook and original compositions. Joining Joe for this concert will be Wendy Klein on flute , George Dussault on guitar and Jerry Wilfong on bass. $20 suggested donation.
Sun Oct 26 Tish Adams Presents Daryl Sherman & Jay Leonhart w/ Vinny Pagano $25/$10 students/12 and under FREE 1pm-3pm
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!
Narragansett Café 25 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown RI 401-423-2150 narragansettcaferi.com
Fri Oct 17 Neal & the Vipers 8-11:30pm
Sun Oct 19 The Manatees 4-7pm
Sun Oct 26 Ed Peabody & the Big Blue Thang 4-7pm
Sun Nov 2 The Strumdawgs 4-7pm
Sun Nov 9 Cee Cee & The Riders 4-7pm
Narrows Center For The Arts 16 Anawan Street Fall River, MA 508-324-1926 narrowscenter.org
Thu Oct 23 Pokey LaFarge 7/8pm $48/50
Fri Nov 14 Shamekia Copeland 7/8pm $49/51 Shemekia Copeland possesses one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful roots music voices of our time. The multi-GRAMMY nominee is beloved and honored worldwide for the fearlessness, honesty and humor of her revelatory songs, as well as for her winning, engaging personality. The Chicago Tribune says, “Copeland is the greatest female blues vocalist working today. There’s no mistaking the majesty of her instrument, nor the ferocity of her delivery.”
Sat Nov 15 The Levin Brothers 7/8pm $44/48 Growing up in in Brookline, Massachusetts, Pete and Tony Levin were trained in Classical music but were also attracted to and influenced by the 1950’s jazz recordings by bassist Oscar Pettiford and French horn player Julius Watkins. Both were encouraged by Brookline’s music faculty to pursue music careers. Pete went to Boston University SFAA and then to The Juilliard School in New York City, Tony to The Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. After graduating, Tony also moved to New York City. By the 1970’s. both were active in the New York City music scene, doing recording sessions and playing live.
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 Oct 16 Chris Monti, Marty Ballou, & Grant Smith 8pm
Fri Oct 17 Dan Burke & the Royal Treatment (Soul/R&B) 9pm
Sat Oct 18 Pat Halpin & the 351s 9pm
Sun Oct 19 Big Road 4pm Northeast Trio 8pm
Thu Oct 23 Johnny Juxo, Lisa Marie, & Charlie O’Neal 8pm
Fri Oct 24 Rory & the Blues Hounds 9pm
Sat Oct 25 Annual Halloween Party & Costume Contest The Pitfalls 9pm
Sun Oct 26 4th Sunday Jazz 4pm Steve Donovan 9pm
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 Oct 18 Sugar 9pm $30 through Eventbrite
Sun Oct 26 The World Premier Band 4-7pm $5
Fri Oct 31 Foxtrot Zulu 9pm $20
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 Oct 19 Jazz Series : X-TET early show 5-7pm
Sat Oct 25 Evening Sky 5-7pm
Sun Oct 26 Jazz w/ Al Cron Quartet early show 5-7pm
Sun Nov 2 The Parlour Jazz Jam with Host Ben ALL AGES 5PM-8PM
Join us at The Parlour on the 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 jammers/ $10 general audience
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 Oct 19 Ian Coury & Catherine Bent duo with Dennis Costa Solo Brazilian 6/7pm $20
Fri Oct 24 The Honk Benefit for Music on the Hill 6/7pm $25
Sun Oct 26 Joe Parillo & the New Ensemble 6/7pm $20
Thu Oct 30 Pierre Bensusan 6/7pm $20/30/$35(door) “If World Music means the fusion of traditional, contemporary, jazz, classical and pop music, then Bensusan is one of the most eloquent World Music musicians of our time. A pianist in his beginnings then self-taught on the guitar, the originality of his style makes him one of today’s greatest guitarists and composers for the instrument.
Sun Nov 2 Dan Moretti & The Hammond Boys ft Sonya Rae Taylor 6/7pm $20/25
Sun Nov 9 Steve Langone Quartet ft. Asa Runefelt 6/7pm $20 The Steve Langone Quartet brings an inspired mix of original music and bossa nova to life with world-class artistry and groove. Led by drummer Steve Langone, the group features pianist Doug Johnson, Grammy winning bassist Oscar Stagnaro, (Brazilia) and saxophonist Dan Moretti—each a master in their own right. Together, they create a vibrant and dynamic blend of lyrical melodies with rhythmic sophistication. The ensemble is elevated by the soulful and expressive vocals of Asa Runefelt, whose warm tone and elegant phrasing captivate every audience
The Red Door 49 Peck St Providence 401.753.9800 reddoorpvd.com
** Thank God It’s Monday Jazz Night** NO COVER
Mon Oct 13 Jordan Bicki 7-10pm
Mon Oct 20 Joe Potenza & friends 7-10pm
Mon Oct 27 Leland Baker 7-10pm
Mon Nov 3 Paula Clare & Friends 7-10pm
Mon Nov 10 Greg Silva 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)
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URI Guitar Mandolin Fest urigmfest.org
Sun, Oct 19 • 12 – 5PM Fretboard Frontiers: Classical, Jazz & Modern Fusion
Adam Levin, guitar Duo Sonidos with Adam Levin and William Knuth
Joe Bentley, bass Thatcher Harrison, guitar Peter Hand Trio, guitars & bass
Quentin October
General Stanton Inn 4115 Old Post Rd Charlestown $20/$30
Mon, Oct 20 • 7:30 PM Up Close: Spotlight on the Festival’s Creative Visionaries
3 solo mandolinists and 5 solo guitarists
Courthouse Center for the Performing Arts 3481 Kingstown Rd Kingston $10/$15/$20
Tue Oct 21 7:30pm Competition Winners Concert
Courthouse Center for the Performing Arts $10/$15/$20
Wed Oct 22 7:30pm Lone Star Strings: Texas Guitar Quartet & Duo Mantar Premiere
Courthouse Center for the Performing Arts $10/$25/$30
Thu Oct 23 7:30pm Guitar meets Indian Fusion
Mathias Duplessy & Friends; Chatterjee, Kavthekar & Lettieri
URI Edwards Hall 64 Upper College Rd Kingston $10/$25/$30
Fri Oct 24 8pm Duo Night
Caterina Lichtenberg and Mike Marshall Duo, Cicchillitti-Cowan Duo
URI Edwards Hall $10/$25/$30