5 Live Music Musts - November 7, 2014
Ken Abrams, GoLocalProv Music Critic
5 Live Music Musts - November 7, 2014
American Idols at Park Theatre
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTEarlier this week, we previewed an exciting show coming to Cranston tomorrow night. American Idol alumni Crystal Bowersox (2009) and Erika Van Pelt (2012) will be performing at the Park Theatre starting at 8PM. Tickets start at $22 and there’s an awesome “Meet and Greet” package with Bowersox available. A late addition to the bill, fan favorite Caroline Glaser of The Voice will also be appearing.
Guitar Hero Bramhall at Knickerbocker Café
Westerly’s Knickerbocker Café regularly welcomes top notch national and regional artists. This weekend is no different as they present Texas guitar phenom Doyle Bramhall II. Bramhall’s BFF is none other than Eric Clapton and he’s been dating actor Renee Zellweger ... enough said. Guitar fans won’t want to miss him tomorrow night beginning at 8PM. Matt Anderson opens – tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door.
Guitar Master D’Agostino at Blackstone River Theatre
Guitar master Peppino D’Agostino will be appearing at the Blackstone River Theatre tomorrow night. A “guitarist’s guitarist,” D’Agostino has won numerous awards and is known for his blending of classical and rock elements. He plays as part of the Riverfolk series in Cumberland. Show is at 8PM – tickets are $15.
Don McLean at Stadium Theatre
Next Thursday, classic rock fans won’t want to miss songwriting genius Don McLean, one of our top 5 Fall concerts. He’s a lot more than a one hit wonder, although he’ll forever be associated with his folk-rock opus, “American Pie.” It promises to be a memorable evening at the Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket. Tickets start at $36 for the 8PM show.
New Orleans Suspects at the Met
Also next Thursday, the New Orleans Suspects will paying a visit to The Met in Pawtucket. The band is made up of members of the Radiators, The Neville Brothers and other Big Easy based bands. They just released a rocking new album Ouroboros. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 day of show. Music begins at 9PM.
Top 5 Fall Concerts
Iggy Azalea
Fresh of her chart topping hit, “Fancy,” Iggy Azalea will be kicking up a storm at URI’s Ryan Center in Kingston on Saturday, September 27. In recent months, the Australian native has risen to the level of pop superstardom and she just released a steamy video, “Booty,” with Jennifer Lopez. The show is sold out, although URI students might still be able to score tickets.
Don McLean
He’s the author of one of the most iconic songs in Rock and Roll history. 40+ years later, "American Pie," the story of a generation, is a staple on FM radio and a part of pop culture. Don McLean will be in concert at Woonsocket’s venerable Stadium Theatre on Thursday, November 13. It's a not-to-be-missed show. Click here for tickets.
Buddy Guy
Blues legend Buddy Guy will be returning to the Park Theatre this Fall, where his over-the-top guitar antics have dazzled sold out crowds the last two years. He hasn’t lost a beat when it comes to his guitar work – check out our review from last year for a peek at what to expect. He’s in town Saturday, November 15. Tickets available here.
Richard Thompson
Photo Credit: Pamela Littky
Richard Thompson will be making a rare solo appearance on October 15 at the Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River. Thompson is considered to be one of the greatest guitarists of all time, a master finger-style player who began his career with the British folk group Fairport Convention in the 1960’s. The show is sold out.
Bob Dylan
Pretty much every recording artist since the early 60s owes something to Bob Dylan. His influence seems to have no end. The bard will be at PPAC on Saturday November 15th on his Never Ending Tour on the heels of his “new” release “The Complete Basement Tapes,” a 6CD box set of the classic Woodstock, NY recordings with the Band. Ticket information can be found here.
Honorable Mention
(Pictured: Low)
Some additional shows shine bright on our radar. The Columbus Theatre has several including Low on October 24 and guitarist/producer Daniel Lanois on November 21. The Head and the Heart come to Lupo’s on Dec 8 and The Met has Alabama’s Drive By Truckers on October 21 and Puss n Boots featuring Norah Jones on October 16. Check our weekly column “5 Live Music Musts” for updates every Friday!
