5 Live Music Musts - October 14, 2016

Garland Jeffreys Tonight

Although they serve a little more than coffee, the Purple Cat Vineyard in Chepachet is been hosting a fine series on shows lately – we recently attended a great night there with Marshall Crenshaw. Tonight they host NYC based singer-songwriter Garland Jeffreys. The veteran player is a “songwriter’s songwriter” and had been feted by stars from Lou Reed to Bruce Springsteen to Johnny Cash.  The show begins at 7:15 with The Shivers, featuring singer-songwriter Keith Zarriello. Ticket information here.

Arc Iris Tonight

The Providence based indie band Arc Iris is back in town tonight after a long tour with a record release party at the Columbus Theatre. Jocie Adams, Zach Tenorio-Miller, and Ray Belli comprise the core of the band that continues to garner national attention. Their new album Moon Saloon is a fitting follow up to 2014’s self titled debut. Music starts at 9PM with openers Superhuman Happiness and the first ever performance from Geraldine. Tickets are $12 in advance, $14 at the door. (Photo: Jo Chattman)

Wild Ponies Tomorrow

The Wild Ponies are a rising Americana/Country band from Nashville. They recently released a new album, Radiant, that’s received a lot of positive press. A quick listen affirms - behind the twangy vocals of Telisha Wiliams, the Wild Ponies should be getting a lot more attention in the near future. You can check them out tomorrow night at Common Fence Music, a popular Portsmouth coffee house. Details here.

(Photo: Stavie Huckeba)

Joe Crookston Tomorrow

The Stone Soup Coffeehouse at Slater Mill in Pawtucket is the dean of the local coffeehouse community. The line-up for their 37th season is better than ever. That includes tomorrow night’s show with Joe Crookston. Crookston is a singer, songwriter, and dreamer in the tradition of Woody Guthrie, and can sing and play with the best of them. His show features stories about “Oklahoma towns, rattlesnake tails, Taoist parables and drunk roosters.” Where do we sign up? Details here.

Peppino D'Agostino Sunday

Guitar fans will want to be at Wakefield Music on Sunday for a rare show from award winning fingerstylist Peppino D’Agostino, considered one of the top acoustic guitar players in the world. This rare show, in the confines of a local music store, will allow you to hear the warm tones and distinct harmonies of a legend in the making. D’Agostino is expected to be performing selections from latest CD “Poetica” as well as music from recent CD’s along with a few surprises. Details here.