5 Live Music Musts - September 11, 2015
Ken Abrams, GoLocalProv Music Critic
5 Live Music Musts - September 11, 2015
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Styx and Reo Speedwagon Tonight
70’s Rock fans have a tough choice tonight. Two bands are in town carrying the classic rock torch. First up, “Come Sail Away” with Dennis DeYoung, longtime lead guitarist of Styx, who plays the Park Theatre in Cranston. Also tonight, Reo Speedwagon rolls into Twin River playing the Events Center. The band has sold over 40 million albums and promises to bring all the hits to Lincoln. Both shows start at 8PM. Check the web sites for ticket info.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTBarrence Whitfield at Columbus Tonight
Tonight, check out rockers Barrence Whitfield and the Savages who return to the Columbus Theatre in Providence. Their recent release, Under the Savage Sky, has been described as "the most soulful punk record - or perhaps the most punk soul record - you've ever heard." Punk, soul, hardcore R&B; however you label them, this band is a lot of fun.Tickets are available here for $10 in advance, $12 day of show. Show starts at 8PM.
Breaking Benjamin at Lupos Saturday
Modern Rockers Breaking Benjamin will be at Lupo’s tomorrow night. The band is touring on the heels of a new album, Dark Before Dawn, which reached #1 on the ITunes Rock chart this Spring. It’s an early start - Ten Years and Starset open at 6:30PM. Tickets are $38 in advance, $43 at the door.
Lilypads 5th Anniversary Saturday
It’s a big night tomorrow at Lilypads in Wakefield as the coffeehouse style venue celebrates its 5th anniversary. Lilypads has a lot to celebrate as they have come a long way since their first show with Brown Bird 5 years ago. Dubbed “Lily-palooza!,” artists include Tim Eriksen and Friends, an acoustic set from The Silks acoustic and The Vox Hunters. Check their schedule for future gigs featuring folk, rock, gospel, and other artists. Tomorrow’s show is at 7:30, tickets are $20 at the door.
Fall River Festival of the Arts at Narrows Sunday
On Sunday, the Narrows Center in Fall River has the 14th annual Festival of the Arts. The Free event features great music with headliner Shemeika Copeland, Yarn, Johnny Hoy & the Bluefish and Tiny Tavares and The Rhythm Section playing the outdoor Main Stage. Indoors on the Narrows Stage check out Milton, Heather Maloney, The Curtis Mayflower and TJ's Music Allstars. There will be food, kids activities and more. Music Starts at 11AM and goes till 7PM.
Buddy Guy Brings the Blues to Indian Ranch
Buddy Guy on Guitar
Buddy Guy is one of the greatest living blues guitarists in the world. He's influenced a couple of generations of rock stars including Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and John Mayer. His playing can be explosive, and he knows how to reach deep on slow blues. (Photo: Rick Farrell)
Mr. Buddy Guy
Guy is known for his humor and grace at shows. He's the consumate entertainer sharing stories from his 58 year career in music. He's won numerous Grammy awards, the National Medal of Art, and the Kennedy Center Honors in 2012. (Photo: Rick Farrell)
Buddy's Blues
Guy is known for his colorful language and stage antics including playing the guitar with a towel and even occasionally with his teeth. His solo guitar work was exceptional on "Skin Deep" and "I Just Wanna Make Love to You." (Photo: Rick Farrell)
Buddy Guy
His latest album, Born to Play Guitar, is currently #1 on the Blues charts. Its another classic in a long line of releases going back to 1958. (Photo: Rick Farrell)
Buddy Rocks
Guy's style is a blues-rock crossover. His set regularly features classic rock tunes including the Hendrix classic "Purple Haze." The Indian Ranch show also featured his hit "Damn Right, I Got the Blues," and the blues classic "Hoochie Coochie Man." (Photo: Rick Farrell)
Erin Harpe
Erin Harpe and the Delta Swingers opened for Buddy Guy. The Boston band got the crowd pumped with a hot set of electrified Delta Blues. They played mostly originals along with a "dance version" of the John Prine hit "Angel From Montgomery." (Photo: Rick Farrell)
The Delta Swingers
The Delta Swingers are a great band to check out. The Boston based band plays "Charles River Delta Blues," also the title of one of their tunes. Check out their latest album Love Whip Blues, which received 4 stars from Downbeat Magazine. (Photo: Rick Farrell)
Indian Ranch
Indian Ranch is a venue from yesteryear that brings big sounds to the woods of Webster, MA. They're hands-on approach with artists and fans makes them a "go to" summer venue for those in the know. Check their web site for their remaining shows this summer. (Photo: Rick Farrell)
The Blues Brothers
Look who was in the crowd. Ambassadors of the Chicago Blues, these Blues Brothers impersonators clearly enjoyed the show. (Photo: Rick Farrell)
Buddy's Band
Buddy Guy's touring band is one of the best in the business. Guitarist Ric Jaz leads the group which also includes drummer Tim Austin. (Photo: Rick Farrell)
Fan Favorite
Buddy Guy - Fan Favorite (Photo: Rick Farrell)
