5 Live Music Musts - January 1, 2016
Friday, January 01, 2016
Happy Rockin’ New Year! Regular readers of “5 Live Music Musts” know that every week we preview a blend of local and national artists. This week is no different as we ring in the new year with 5 of the best area shows – from legendary superstars to local bar bands – and others somewhere in between.
Aretha Franklin at Mohegan Sun
Aretha Franklin needs no introduction. The "Queen of Soul" has been blowing away audiences since the 1960’s with hits like "Respect," "Think" and the Carole King gem "(You Make Me Feel Like a) Natural Woman," which she performed to great fanfare earlier this week at the Kennedy Center Honors. She plays Mohegan Sun tonight at 8PM - tickets are only $39 and some tickets are still available. Click here for details.
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Coming off a two night stand at the Brooklyn Bowl in New York, hometown heroes Deer Tick arrive at Lupo’s for a "Holiday Bender" New Year's show Saturday night. The band is an RI success story, with a growing national following and friends like Stevie Nicks, who joined them on stage on New Year’s Eve a year ago. Their music runs the gamut from heartfelt alt-country ballads to alternative grungy rock and roll. Get your tickets early – this one will sell out! Tickets $25 in advance, $28 at the door. Last Good Tooth opens at 9PM, and both share the bill with Narragansett Beer, celebrating its 125th anniversary.
Girls, Guns, and Glory at Narrows Center Saturday
Cowboy rockers Girls, Guns and Glory return to the Narrows Center in Fall River tomorrow night for their annual “Tribute to Hank Williams” gig. The award winning Boston based band has been recognized in Rolling Stone and other national publications and their show in honor of the Godfather of country music is always a knockout. Tickets are $22 in advance, $25 day of show. The Ghosts of Paul Revere open at 8PM.
Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish at Chan's Saturday
Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish are undoubtedly the best band ever to come out of Martha’s Vineyard. The hard rocking blues rock band who have toured extensively will begin their 25th year together at Chan’s in Woonsocket tomorrow night. The show is billed as an “Island Dance Party from Martha's Vineyard to St. Bart’s!” Sounds like a recipe for fun. Tickets are $12 for the 8PM show and should be available at the door.
Bresler and Edmonds at Sandywoods Saturday
Also tomorrow night, a unique show at Sandywoods has Mike Fishel Bresler and Phil Edmonds performing originals and traditional Irish and Jewish melodies with a comic touch. Bresler is an accomplished Klezmer clarinetist and Edmonds, Phil, a native of Killaloe, County Clare, Ireland, is a gifted musician, writer and community activist who plays with the Gnomes. The two first played together a year ago at Sandywoods and return to the Tiverton venue tomorrow night. Show is at 7:30, tickets $12 in advance, $15 at the door.
Lastly, a sincere thank you to all readers of this column over the past year. Each week, I enjoy seeking out the best local and national artists playing “the biggest little state” and beyond. The Providence music scene is as good a scene as anywhere, and the community of musicians it nurtures is top-notch. Here's to more great shows in 2016!
Ken Abrams reviews Roots, Rock and Blues at GoLocal. E-Mail him here.
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