5 Live Music Musts - November 18, 2016

Ian Fitzgerald Friday

There’s a record release party Friday night at the Columbus Theatre for critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Ian Fitzgerald. He’ll be sharing songs from his new album You Won’t Even Know I’m Gone, as well as familiar tunes he played this past summer when he tore it up at Newport Folk. He’s coming off a national tour so get to the Columbus Theatre and welcome Ian home! Also appearing, fellow travelers Haunt the House and Zach Schmidt. Details here.

(Photo Credit: Matthew Clowney)

The Monkees Friday

Two original surviving members of The Monkees get together tonight at Twin River for special “Evening With the Monkees” show. The Monkees were one of the most popular bands of the 1960’s and are known for classic like “Daydream Believer,” “Steppin’ Stone, and “Pleasant Valley Sunday.” Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork lead the band since losing Davy Jones in 2012, and tour reports suggest a great show is in order. Expect to hear all the hits with a full band, an acoustic set, and a solo set from each artist. A few tickets remain here at $55. Show starts promptly at 8PM.

Forever Young Saturday

Saturday night, head to the Park Theatre in Cranston to hear Forever Young, hands down the state’s best cover/tribute band. The collective made up of John Amitrano, Amy Bedard, John Fuzek, Dan Lilley, Gary St. Germain and Pete Vendettuoli does more than “cover” Neil Young – they play his classics and lesser known songs and make them their own. The band has evolved since three founding members (Fuzak, Lilley, and Mark Cutler) got together in 2006 for a RI Songwriters Association to play Neil’s classic “Powderfinger.” Saturday’s show will be a reunion of sorts with former members of the band including Cutler, Becky Chase and others scheduled to appear. The evening opens at 8PM with Trinity, a Crosby, Stills, Nash tribute. Tickets available here. 

(Photo Credit: Denise Bass)

Fiddlers and Fishermen

Head to Common Fence Music in Portsmouth for the 18th annual Gathering of Fiddlers & Fishermen Saturday night. This year’s show will be hosted by singer-songwriter Mike Laureanno, known as the “poet laureate of Fall River,” You’ll hear stories of the sea and more at this ever popular event which usually sells out. Artists expected to appear include Greg Ferreira, Eye of the Sun Fife and Drum, and the Slackwater String Band. Show and ticket information here.

(Photo Credit: Jim Mahaney)

Hot Holiday Night at Dunk

Thanksgiving Eve will bring the “Hot Holiday Night” tour to the Dunkin Donuts Center. The show features popular hip-hop artists Fetty Wap and Young Thug along with appearances from ABoogie, Monty and JDuce. Headliner Fetty Wap is an award-winning rapper, with hits including “Trap Queen”, “Make You Feel Good” and “My Way.” Tickets are available here.

(Pictured: Young Thug)