Five Live Music Musts – April 11, 2014
Ken Abrams, GoLocalProv Music Critic
Five Live Music Musts – April 11, 2014
Sully’s Café at the Spot
Start tonight at The Spot in Providence where a gaggle of great bands will be at the 5th anniversary of Sully’s Café. Check out Daddy Long Legs, Ellis Ashbrook, Liz Bills and Analog Heart, Mary Scholz, and Sarah Ault. It promises to be a high energy rock show. Tickets are only $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Music starts at 9:15.
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Fans of Celtic Rock will not want to miss San Francisco band Tempest, tonight at the Blackstone Valley Theatre. The band plays high energy folk-rock with influences from Scotland, Ireland and Norway. They’ve recently released a new album celebrating their 25th anniversary as a band. Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 at the door – show begins at 8PM.
B.B. King at Lupo’s
Some musical icons are known by their last name, fewer by their first. B.B. King, one the latter, is in town tomorrow night at Lupo’s. The King of the Blues is 88 years old, and although slowed by age and illness, he still tours regularly. Tickets are priced from $50-$75 and the show begins at 7:30. Boogie-Woogie father-son piano duo Mark and Sam Tabor open.
Rossoni at Manchester 65
Sunday afternoon, a rock and folk show takes over Manchester 65 in West Warwick. Native Rhode Islander Mary Ann Rossoni, who has just released a new album, Edentown, heads up the bill with Midnight Honey and Skeleton Krew opening. With nice weather in the forecast, the show is scheduled for the outdoor patio. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 day of show for the 4PM gig.
SUNDAY LEGENDS – Beach Boys and Jerry Douglas
The biggest event this weekend is happening Sunday at Cranston’s Park Theatre where the legendaryBeach Boys ride into town. It’s a sure sign that summer is coming - read our full preview here. Show begins at 8PM.
Also Sunday, dobro guitar legend Jerry Douglas is making a rare solo appearance at The Met in Pawtucket. The multiple Grammy winning guitarist is the well-known leader of Union Station, Allison Krause’s band. His solo material spans musical genres and his latest release, Traveler, includes vocals from artists Eric Clapton, Mumford and Sons, and Paul Simon, among others. Local legend Mark Cutler opens the show at 7PM. Tickets are $25.
Columbus Theatre Tribute to David Lamb
Illuminating Broadway
The name of one of Rhode Island's most beloved musicians, David Lamb, dons the illuminated marquee of the Columbus Theatre on Broadway Tuesday night.
Showing their Support
A large crowd stretches down Broadway prior to last night's show.
Dan Blakeslee
New England folk musician and artist Dan Blakeslee playing for the crowd on the sidewalk before the show.
Vudu Sister
Providence-based Vudu Sister (Keith McCurdy and Diane O'Connor) playing for the crowd before the show.
Tom Weyman
Tom Weyman, Brown Bird manager and co-Founder at Columbus Cooperative opening the show.
Last Good Tooth
Indie rockers Last Good Tooth perform on Tuesday night. Pictured left to right: Penn Sultan (vocals, guitar), Arthur Kapp (drums), Kevin Sullivan (bass).
Alec K. Redfearn
Providence musician and composer Alec K. Redfearn, who is known for his unique accordion playing style, performs Tuesday night.
Death Vessel
Joel Thibodeau of the neo-traditional folk band Death Vessel playing at the Columbus Tuesday night.
Joe Fletcher and the Wrong Reasons
Popular Americana band Joe Fletcher and the Wrong Reasons entertain the crowd at the Columbus.
Joe Fletcher and Friends
Joe Fletcher and the Wrong Reasons accompanied by a talented array of local musicians perform on Tuesday night.
MorganEve Swain
MorganEve Swain, former bandmate and wife of David Lamb, sings with friends before the Columbus crowd.
Michael Lamb
Michael Lamb, David’s brother, thanks the crowd at the conclusion of Tuesday's show.
An End to an Emotional Evening
The crowd at the Columbus is wowed by an emotional evening.
