5 Live Music Musts - October 31, 2014
Friday, 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!
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