5 Live Music Musts - April 1, 2016

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Friday, April 01, 2016

Ken Abrams, GoLocalProv Music Critic

Cage the Elephant Headlines the April Fools Day Bash Tonight

April Fool’s Day brings a heavy dose of rock and roll to the Dunkin' Donuts Center. No kidding. It’s been a little slow lately for concerts at the Dunk, but that begins to change tonight. A number of national acts are scheduled in the coming months including (country) “Stars With Guitars” in May, Janet Jackson in June, and a just announced show with Carrie Underwood in September. We’ve got the April Fool’s Bash and more this week in our slideshow “5 Live Music Musts.”

5 Live Music Musts - April 1, 2016

April Fools' Bash

Tonight, live music returns to the Dunkin Donuts Center with the WBRU April Fools' Bash. Headlining the show will be Cage the Elephant, an alternative rock band originally from Bowling Green, Kentucky. They’re celebrating the release of their 4th album, Tell Me I’m Pretty, produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys. Also on the bill, Silversun Pickups, Foals, and Bear Hands. Music starts at 7PM, tickets still available here starting at $30+fees.

The Wonder Years at Lupos

It’s a busy week at Lupo’s starting tomorrow night with a show from The Wonder Years, a pop punk band from Pennsylvania. Their September 2015 release, No Closer to Heaven, went to #1 on the alt-rock chart and was well received in the alternative and mainstream press. A full evening of music begins at 6PM with openers Microwave, Tiny Moving Parts and Let Live. Tickets are available here for $19.50 in advance, $23 day of show. All ages!

Rhett Miller at Narrows

Rhett Miller is the well-known lead singer/guitarist of alt-country pioneers Old 97’s. As a solo artist, he fits more into the singer-songwriter role, although he typically plays lots of 97's tunes at his solo gigs. He’ll also feature a lot from his 2015 release The Traveler when he plays the Narrows Center for the Arts tomorrow night. Popular Newport rocker Bob Kendall opens at 8PM. Tickets available here for $22 in advance $25 day of show.

Mighty Mystic in Gansett

We interviewed Boston based reggae star Mighty Mystic last summer as he was finishing his (now released) album The Art of the Balance. Mystic is actually Jamaican born Kevin Mark Holness, and is part of the modern reggae movement, which brings elements of rock, funk and hip-hop to the traditional reggae sound. Tomorrow’s appearance at the Wheelhouse in Narragansett is part of the “Giant Drive for Hunger,” and three non-perishable food items will get you $5 off at the door. James and the Giants open around 6PM. Further details here.

Jonathan Richman at Met

Jonathan Richman was present at the birth of punk rock. He hung out with the Velvet Underground in the late 60’s and later went on to form the Modern Lovers, a proto-punk band best known for the FM radio hit “Roadrunner” ("I’m in love with Massachusetts, with the radio on”). These days, he’s struming a more stripped down sound with musical partner and drummer Tommy Larkins, a veteran of notable bands Giant Sand and Naked Prey. They’ll be at The Met Tuesday night April 5th. Tickets are $20 – show begins at promptly at 9:15.