5 Live Music Musts - October 3, 2014
Ken Abrams, GoLocalProv Music Critic
5 Live Music Musts - October 3, 2014
Weekend at the Columbus
The Columbus Theatre in Providence hits the concert trifecta this weekend with Rough Francis tonight, Marco Benevento tomorrow and Dom Flemons on Sunday. We’ll be in the Americana/Roots classroom Sunday at 7PM where Flemons, formerly of The Carolina Chocolate Drops, presents a clinic in early American folk music. Ticket prices and times vary for all three events – be sure to get to at least one show! Check the Columbus web site here for all the details.
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It’s a record release party spread out over two nights at The Spot for RI Jam Band Viral Sound. The joint will definitely be jumping as one of the area’s best fusion bands hits the stage after openers Trails, Stop Tito Collective, VII, Resin Ed and Jammin’ Toast. Its 18+, tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door, and $20 for a two night pass.
Jazz at AS220
AS220 maintains its status as one of the best venues in Providence when it comes to cutting edge music, art and culture in the "Creative Capital." This weekend is no different as the “Is This Jazz” series welcomes Israeli-born pianist Alon Nechushtan, who makes his Rhode Island debut with his band Venture Bound Trio. City of Four, an Amherst, MA based group, open the evening at 8:30 PM.
Geoff Muldaur at Stone Soup
Just outside Providence, the Stone Soup Coffeehouse in Pawtucket continues to provide a excellent alternative the nightclub scene. In its 34th year, the Coffeehouse has relocated to Slater Mill. Tomorrow night, the new season kicks off with acclaimed Folk–Blues artist Geoff Muldaur. He was an orignal member of the groundbreaking Jim Kweskin Jug Band, which just celebrated its 50th anniversary. Tickets are $20 for the 7PM show.
Life's a Gas at the Parlour
A multi-night fundraiser is underway at The Parlour in Providence with a gaggle of local bands. Life's A Gas benefits the Trudeau Center's Children Recreation Program which provides services for children with developmental disabilities.Tonight its Northeast Traffic and Able Thout, tomorrow check out M.O.T.O, Cactus Attack, The NEUTRINOS, the Guttersluts and Maiden X Burlesque. And Sunday, rock out to Bad Motherf***er, Red Sneakers, Hector 3, and Junior Beat. Suggested donation is $6-$10 … but feel free to give a lot more to this worthy cause!
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!
