5 Live Music Musts - October 3, 2014
Friday, October 03, 2014
After a summer of rocking around Rhode Island, "5 Live" focuses on our beloved capital city this weekend. For the best in area music, go local Providence...
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!
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