5 Live Music Musts - February 28th, 2014
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5 Live Music Musts - February 28th, 2014
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Mardi Gras Ball in Cranston
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTNo surprise that the main event is the annual Mardi Gras Ball at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet in Cranston tomorrow night. Organized by the producers of the Rhythm and Roots Festival, this concert is the party of the season. Put on your dancing shoes for performances from C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band , Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys,Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners, and the Hot Tamale Brass Band. This event is sure to sell out - some tickets remain starting at $33. The party begins at 6PM and runs till midnight.
Buckwheat Zydeco in Fall River
Make it a Mardi Gras weekend starting tonight at the Narrows Center where Buckwheat Zydeco will be appearing. The legendary accordionist Stanley Dural Jr., has become the most well know Cajun/Zydeco artist in the world today. He’s performed with everyone from Paul Simon to U2 to The Boston Pops. Boston’s Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish open. Tickets start at $27 for the 8PM show. We guarantee a good time!
Peter Yarrow in Newport
Another legend, one who perhaps brings little less volume, is Folk original Peter Yarrow, who will be in Newport tomorrow night. You’ve heard his songs your whole life (Puff the Magic Dragon) and he continues to be a force in music and politics. Of course, he was a third of Peter, Paul and Mary, the most famous trio in Folk history. The Grammy Award winner is performing at 8PM at the Channing Church, 135 Pelham St. in Newport. Tickets are $30 in advance, $33 at the door.
Rock at Fatt Squirrel
There’s a great local show tonight (Friday) at Fatt Squirrel (also known as 150 Chestnut) in Providence, whereDog Day Afternoon,I Was Awake, The Invisible Hours and Mid Air Pivot will appear. That’s a ton of Rock and Roll for a Friday night! It starts at 9PM, and tickets are only $5.
Paul Geremia in North Kingston
Finally, check out a special show at Shady Lea Mill in North Kingston where Paul Geremia will be performing Sunday at 5PM. The local blues guitar extraordinaire and member of the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame will be playing as part of an outreach series sponsored by Lilypads. It’s a great chance to see the acoustic legend in a small venue – click here for tickets starting at $18.00. Remember, its an early show, starting at 5:00.
10 Ways To Celebrate Mardi Gras in New England
Magic Hat Mardi Gras
Though Vermont may be the perfect place for skiing and winter activities, it also hosts a memorable Mardi Gras celebration. The Magic Hat festival comes to Burlington, Vermont for three fun-filled days from February 28th to March 2nd. This festival is filled with fun costumes, parades, beer and is appropriate for all ages. The big parade takes place on Saturday March 1st and proceeds from this event benefit HOPE Works. Click here for more information.
Magic Hat Mardi Gras: Church Street, Burlington, VT, 05401
Mardi Gras Ball XXI
On Saturday March 1st take part in Wolf’s 21st annual Mardi Gras Ball, a longstanding musical tradition. To take part in this rocking night purchase tickets online and get ready to listen to some New-Orleans style rhythm and blues. The ball features an all-star Mardi Gras band with Shaun Wolf Wortis and Vudu Krewe and other various artists. Proceeds from the event benefit New Orleans Musician’s Clinic. For more information, click here.
Mardi Gras Ball XXI: The Bear’s Place, 10 Brookline Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139
Mardi Gras! Beer, Beads And Bad Decisions
You’ll have your fair share of party hopping to do because the largest Mardi Gras masquerade party in Boston is on Saturday March 1st. Doors open at 9 pm for those between the ages of 21-42 where there will be a complementary buffet, beads and a prize for the best dressed, so make sure you come in your best purple, green and gold attire. Tickets are $20 online and $30 at the door. There are also drink specials for those who show up between 9:30 pm and 10:30 pm. Click here for more information.
Mardi Gras! Beer, Beads And Bad Decisions: The North Star, 222 Friend Street, Boston, MA, 02222
Cajun & Zydeco Mardi Gras Ball
From 6 pm to midnight on March 1st celebrate Mardi Gras with authentic music and nonstop dancing at the Cajun & Zydeco Mardi Gras Ball located in Rhode Island. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door. Don’t miss music by Steve Riley & Mamou Playboys, CJ Chenier & Red Hot Louisiana Band, the Hot Tamales Brass Band and more. For more information, click here or call 401.783.3926.
Cajun & Zydeco Mardi Gras Ball: Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, 60 Rhodes Place, Cranston, RI, 02905
Black Eyed Sally’s
On March 4th the Mardi Gras celebrations head over to Hartford, Connecticut. Black Eyed Sally’s is partying all day on Fat Tuesday starting with an all-you-can eat southern lunch buffet from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm for just $12.95. After lunch happy hour starts at 4:30 pm and ends at 6:30 pm where they will be offering free Southern Vitties and drink specials. Finally, from 7:30 pm to 12:30 am enjoy dinner and dancing with Rivercity Slim & the Zydeco Hogs for just a $5 cover. Face painters, beads and stilt walkers and also things you won’t want to miss out on at Black-eyed Sally’s. Click here for more details.
Black Eyed Sally’s: 350 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT, 06103
Ogunquit’s Mardi Gras
When you head to Ogunquit, Maine on Mardi Gras weekend you’ll almost forget that you’re not on the New Orleans Bayou. This annual celebration does not skimp on any Mardi Gras fun, it has a list of events that runs the entire weekend including fire juggling, a hat making party, a costume party, a parade, wine tasting and more. For more details, click here.
Ogunquit’s Mardi Gras: 36 Main Street, Ogunquit, ME, 03907
Mount Snow
This Carnival season Mount Snow will transform into its very own Bourbon Street. On March 1st Bud light will be sponsoring Apres Ski parties at different bars throughout the weekend and you won’t want to miss the Bud Light Concert Series at the Snowbarn. Click here for more details.
Mount Snow: 39 Mount Snow Road, West Dover, VT, 05356
The Firehouse Center for the Arts
If it is the jazz music that makes you excited for Mardi Gras, the Firehouse Center for the Arts in Newburyport is where you will want to be on March 5th. Before you watch Doreen’s Jazz New Orleans take the stage, sample delicious appetizers and sport your complementary Mardi Gras beads. Prior to the live performance you will also get to watch the New Orleans Mardi Gras parades in the theater. The party begins at 6:30 pm and the performance is at 8 pm. Purchase tickets online for $37. Click here for more information or call 978.462.733.
The Firehouse Center for the Arts: Market Square, Newburyport, MA, 01950
NRICA Mardi Gras 2014
On February 22nd the Northern Rhode Island Council of the Arts will be sponsoring its 20th annual Mardi Gras celebration. Tickets are $30 or $35 at the door (cash only) and with your ticket you’ll get to enjoy a full Cajun buffet, a cash bar and live music by Jeff Gamache and Runaway Train and Slippery Sneakers. The party goes from 5:30 pm until 11 pm. For more details call 401.762.9072 or click here.
St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center: 84 Cumberland Street, Woonsocket, RI, 02895
The International
Celebrate Mardi Gras on March 1st with The Boston Horns at The International. The Boston Horns are an original funk and jazz band who will be playing a concert in the ballroom of The International. This concert and a dinner buffet only cost $39 and you will get to enjoy food inspired by the tradition and culture of New Orleans. Get your tickets online or call 978.779.6919
The International: 159 Balville Road, Bolton, MA, 01740
