5 Live Music Musts - October 31, 2014
Ken Abrams, GoLocalProv Music Critic
5 Live Music Musts - October 31, 2014
There’s something just a little frightening about all the Rock and Roll on tap this weekend. Welcome to the Halloween edition of "5 Live Music Musts."
War and Cheech and Chong at Twin River
A Funk-Rock band named War once asked the age old question, “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” Paradox or not, War rule the charts in the early 70s, with socially conscious lyrics and some great riffs (think “Low Rider”). They perform in concert tonight at the Twin River Events Center with comic legends Cheech and Chong on the “Up in Smoke” tour. Show is at 8PM – tickets start at $45.
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Celebrate Halloween tonight with a Rhode Island original, James Montgomery. His harp skills are known far and wide and he has played with artists as diverse as Bruce Springsteen, Aerosmith and Steve Miller. And this summer, he took the stage in Newport with the Greg Allman Band. Its BYOB and BYOF at Sandywoods with prizes for the best costume. Tickets are $15 for the 8PM show.
Maria Muldaur at Chans
Its been over 40 years since “Midnight at the Oasis” was a chart topper for Maria Muldaur. She’s had a busy career since then and has put together a show entitled “Way Past Midnight,” chronicling her 50 year journey “to the Oasis and beyond.” Muldaur performs it at a Halloween party at Chan’s tonight. Tickets are $20 for the 8PM show.
Southside Johnny at Stadium Theatre
Tomorrow night, head to the north side of the state to see Southside Johnny and the Ashbury Jukes. We promise you’ll be “Having a Party,” with the Jukes at the Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket. They arrive in town highly recommended, a favorite of Jon Bon Jovi who noted, “I always wanted to be a Juke. I still want to be a Juke.” Tickets start at $26 for the 8PM show.
Halloween Recovery Party at Courthouse Center
Tomorrow night, the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame is celebrating the season with a Halloween Recovery Party at the Courthouse Center for the Arts in North Kingston. The event is a fundraiser for Tune In, Tune Up, a health care initiative sponsored by the Hall of Fame. Longshot Voodo headlines the show along with a special appearance from Beaver Brown’s Michael “Tunes” Antunes. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door.
Have a great weekend, be safe, and don't forget to vote next Tuesday!
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!
