JAZZ LISTINGS 6/20/2021 TO 6/27/2021
RHODE ISLAND JAZZ LISTINGS 6/20/2021 TO 6/27/2021
Posted Weekly: Search “wriu jazz listings” or on wriu.org in the center of the home page in the “Recent Blog Posts” box or under the “Information” tab at the top of the page click on Jazz Listings.
(notes: some gigs may require tickets, cover charges, or minimums; advanced purchase or other discounts may be available; and some may have been sold out, changed, or canceled – check with venue to confirm)
URI and WRIU events and artists in blue
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BRISTOL FOURTH OF JULY CONCERT SERIES,
Roger Williams University, use North Entrance on Metacom Avenue to access the concerts. Chairs and blankets may not be set up until 5pm each night. Mask wearing is encouraged for those that are not vaccinated. Please keep a three foot distance from those not in your group, https://www.fourthofjulybristolri.com/concert-series-2021
SUNDAY, JUNE 20
New Providence Big Band, feat/Katie Kleyla, vocals, 17 piece band playing everything from Benny Goodman and Harry James to Bette Midler and Michael Buble, 7 pm.
MONDAY, JUNE 21
The 88th Army Band, as part of the Rhode Island Army National Guard, their show is a lively Patriotic presentation coupled with a high energy Rock set that will keep everyone thoroughly entertained, 7 pm.
TUESDAY, JUNE 22
Steve Smith and The Nakeds, “rhythm and brass,” 7 pm.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23
The Accused Band, guitar, bass, drums & keyboards, “60’s through today,” 6:30 pm.
Emily Luther, singer “shared the stage with vocal greats like Dionne Warwick, Yolanda Adams, 7 pm.
THURSDAY, JUNE 24
Back in the Day, an international touring Rock N’ Roll 80’s tribute band from Boston, 6:30 pm
Barefoot Rebel, tribute band playing the 1970’s Lynyrd Skynyrd music, 7:46 pm
FRIDAY, JUNE 25
Khoury Sisters, family group with Marlon Grace, Cahon player, rock, pop, hip-hop, soul, country and middle eastern sounds, 6:30 pm
7 Day Weekend, country classics, mix of 90’s hip hop, some classic Michael Jackson, Isley Brothers, Grease, 7:45 pm
SATURDAY, JUNE 26
Jon Tyler, born in Bristol guitar player who is well know in local venues, 6:30 pm
Crushed Velvet, 5 member local group with the sound and look of the 70’s Stadium Rock bands, 7:45
SUNDAY, JUNE 27
Change in Latitude, 10 member “Trop Rock” group who has played for Parrotheads across the country 7 pm
MONDAY, JUNE 28
Gerry Grimo & the East Bay Jazz, ensemble music from the 1930’s through 1990’s with an emphasis on the “hits” of Jazz, Big Band, Swing, Standards, Oldies, Motown/R&B, Classic Rock, and 90’s Pop/Dance music, Reggae, Country. Ballroom, Latin, 6:30 pm
Reminisce, 7 members (4 vocalists, 3 instrumentalists) recreating the original sounds of 50’s and early 60’s recordings,.7:45 pm
TUESDAY, JUNE 29
Andre Arsenault, singer, guitarist, original songs about his hometown of Bristol, RI putting his on spin on his own spin on rock, pop, folk, blues, country, with friends Bob Tomassone (guitar), Eric Leffingwell (bass) and Scott Grimo (drums.). 6:30 pm
Country Wild Band, from Newport 7 member contemporary country dance and show band, 7 pm.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30
World Premier Band, musicians with endless imaginations seeding the music of the 90’s and Today with Funk, Dance, Originals, and R&B. 7 pm
THURSDAY, JULY 1
SIRSY, singer/songwriter Melanie Krahmer (also drummer, pianist, flutist) and Rich Libutti, guitar, bass, 6:30 pm
Colby James & The Ramblers, singer/songwriter, guitarist, and the 4 Ramblers, acoustic rock and roll, 7:45 pm
FRIDAY, JULY 2
Charley Marie, Providence singer “here to prove that “everywhere has a country side.” 6:30 pm
Blue FOs, “6 piece Rhythm & Blues explosion…together for over twenty years, 7:45 pm
SATURDAY, JULY 3
Bar Fly, Newport rock band, covering current artists such as The Killers, The Goo Goo Dolls, Collective Soul and The Black Keys, as well as timeless rock classics, 6:30 pm
DMB Project, This 6-piece band, really delivers the soulful lyrics and toe-tapping Jams, while exploring and recreating the entire Dave Matthews Band song catalogue. 7:45 pm
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23
Roger Ceresi & Greg LaBoss, picnic on the grass, Fee per car for Non-members, preregistration required atwww.blithewold.org/event, Blithewold, 101 Ferry Rd. (Rt. 114), Bristol, 6-8pm
Vintage Rhythm and Blues Ensemble, Pun On Park, 665 Park Ave, Cranston, 7:30-10pm, dance lessons with preregistration at (401) 785-9595, www.pubonparkri.com
FRIDAY, JUNE 25
Josh Schurman and Greyhood Dream, Pumphouse Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield, RI, (401) 824-9971, www.pumphousemusicworks.com, Doors 6pm show 7pm
SATURDAY, JUNE 26
Ginny Conley, vocals, and Bill Moretti, piano, jazz, standards, Greenvale Vinyards, 582 Waapping Rd.,
Portsmouth, 847-3777, greenvale.com, 1 – 4pm (bring chairs)
RI Rednecks Band, Country band playing swing, waltz, etc, West Greenwich Elks, 42 Nooseneck Hill Rd, West Greenwich, RI, Cash bar and food, (401) 397-3700. 5:30 – 9:30 pm
Sidy Maiga & Afrimanding, Pumphouse Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield, RI, (401) 824-9971, www.pumphousemusicworks.com, Doors 6pm show 7pm
Roger Ceresi & Greg Laboss, swing, Outside performance unless rain. Wayside Grille, 5702 Post Rd, East Greenwich, Reservations required (401) 884-1009, 7 – 10pm
Vini Ames Duo, Rockin’ Oldies, swing, pop, R&B, Smithfield Elks Lodge # 2359, 26 Farnum Pike Smithfield, RI, 7:30-10pm
The O-Tones-Motown Review, 6 member vocal group, Courthouse Center For The Arts, 3481 Kingstown Rd. West Kingstown, www.courthousearts.org, (401) 864-6644, 7:30 pm.
The Greg Piccolo Songbook: Featuring: Greg & The Heavy Juice Expansion Pac’ “Limited Ticket Sales” The Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly RI, (401) 315-5070, www.knickmusic.com, doors 7pm, show8pm
SUNDAY, JUNE 27
Open Mic, Doors open, sign up and show at 3 pm, Pumphouse Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield, RI, (401) 824-9971, www.pumphousemusicworks.com,
Neal Vitullo & Angry Farmers, Hometown Tavern, 632 Metacom Ave., Warren, RI, dance lessons 3pm, Music, 4:30-8:30pm (401) 289-0116
COMING UP:
FRIDAY, JULY 2
SOULSHOT: Album Release Show, “Limited Ticket Sales,” The Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly RI, (401) 315-5070, www.knickmusic.com, doors 8pm, show 9pm
SATURDAY, JULY 3
Greg Abate, sax, flute, Mike Renzi, piano, Dick Lupino, bass, Rick Wells, drums, jazz, standards, Greenvale Vinyards, 582 Waapping Rd., Portsmouth, 847-3777, greenvale.com, 1- 4pm (bring chairs)
SUNDAY, JULY 4
Jazz and Blues Barbecue: Rhode To Bali, Dam Moretti Jazz/Blues All-Stars, Sugar Ray Norcia, Smug Honey, Doors 1pm, show 2-7pm, Pumphouse Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield, RI, (401) 824-9971, www.pumphousemusicworks.com,
Michael Dutra as Strictly Sinatra, Costantino’s Venda Bar & Ristorante, 275 Atwells Avenue. Providence, RI (401) 528-1100, www.costantinosristorante.com, from 6-9 PM