5 Live Music Musts - December 18, 2015
Friday, December 18, 2015
This week “5 Live Music Musts” is all about the local scene. With the holidays approaching, and the nice weather still with us, it’s a great time to hang out with friends at area clubs and support local musicians. And don’t forget to stop by your local music store to pick up the latest release from your favorite local artists!
The Huntress at the Columbus Theatre Tonight
Brown Bird was one of Rhode Island’s most celebrated indie bands of all time. After the heartbreaking loss of Dave Lamb to leukemia in 2014, wife and musical partner MorganEve Swain put the finishing touches on their highly praised 2015 release Axis Mundi. Swain has formed a new band, The Huntress and the Holder of Hands with cellist Emily Dix Thomas, bassist Liz Eisenberg and drummer Rachel Blumberg. Don’t miss this highly anticipated show tonight at the Columbus Theatre in Providence. Tickets are $12 in advance, $14 day of show. The all ages show starts at 9PM.
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Common Fence Music in Portsmouth is one of the top coffeehouse style venues in Rhode Island. Tomorrow night, they have a special show with Irish harpist Aine Minogue. 21st Annual Winter Solstace Concert Minogue is a widely admired in the Irish/Celtic scene and has toured extensively. Her holiday show is the perfect remedy for the stressed out and shopped out! Tickets are $20 in advance and $23 at the door. Show begins at 8PM.
The Professors at Nick-a-Nees Tonight
Check out Tanya McIntype and the Professors at Nick-a-Nees in Providence tonight. It’s billed as an anniversary show for the band that played its first gig at the club a year ago. If you like blues based classic rock and roll sounds, this is the show for you. Drop by the joint we dubbed “Best Dive Bar” in 2015. Music starts a little after 9PM – no cover!
Littlefoot at Jimmy’s Saloon Saturday
Jimmy’s Saloon in Newport is another great neighborhood joint that brings top indie bands from RI and beyond. Tomorrow night, there’s a really cool show with Boston’s Littlefoot headlining. Littlefoot is a dream pop band led by a veteran of the Providence scene Erica Sutherland. The band released its debut album Night of the Living Dreams in December 2014. Openers include Tiny Diamond from Providence, Newport's icky woods, and Perfect Dude from Madison, Wisconsin. Tickets are $7 at the door – music starts at 9.
Buy Local Music!
Finally, don’t forget to support local musicians while last minute holiday shopping. Most area record stores have new releases from locally based artists. See our slide show below for ideas.
What Cheer Records and Vintage on Thayer St. has their 16 Anniversary Party Sunday with live music, refreshments and tons of vinyl and more at 16% off. Also, while on the East Side, check out Round Again Records and Olympic Records both on Wickenden Street in Providence. Outside of capital city, visit the Music Box in Newport and Loony Tunes in Wakefield. Or shop at Jimmy Page’s favorite New England Record Shop, In Your Ear Records in Warren.
Related Slideshow: The 2015 Local Music Scene
Rhode Island is home to a thriving community of musicians, including many nationally recognized performers. For Black Friday, GoLocal Music Critic Ken Abrams has compiled some of the best local albums of 2015. We've got releases in a variety of formats - including CD, vinyl, cassette and digital. Check out our slideshow, find out more about some great local artists, and then go "Buy Local Music!"
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