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Last modified: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 12:36 PM EDT
Music Listings
Music listings cover from May 15 through May 29
Pop/rock
Kanye West: Glow in the Dark Tour - SHOWTIME CHANGE TO 6:30 p.m., May 15, 7 p.m., Teeter Center, Mansfield. $26, $36, $65, $85. Featuring Rihanna, Lupe Fiasco and N.E.R.D. $26, $26, $65, $85. 508-931-2000 or www.livenation.com.
Boogie Wonder Band, May 16, 17, 8 and 10 p.m., The Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. Disco. Free. 21+. 888-226-7711 x27163 or www.mohegansun.com.
The British Yankees, May 17, 7 p.m., Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. Playing rock and blues. $10. 508-824-3436 or www.stevesbackstagepass.com.
The Red Attire, May 17, 9 p.m., Firehouse 13, 41 Central St., Providence. Performing with Roz Raskin and the Rice Cakes. 401-270-1801 or www.firehouse13.org.
David Foster and the Mohegan Sun All-Stars, May 18, 7 p.m., The Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. Rock. Free. 21+. 888-226-7711 x27163 or www.mohegansun.com.
Dick Fox's Golden Boys, May 18, 3 p.m., The Mohegan Sun Arena, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. Nostalgia pop. $25. 888-226-7711 x27163 or www.mohegansun.com.
Van Halen with Ryan Shaw, May 20, 7:30 p.m., The Mohegan Sun Arena, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. Nostalgia pop. $125.50, $255.50, $199.50. 888-226-7711 x27163 or www.mohegansun.com.
Ambrosia, May 23, 8 p.m., The Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. Rock. Free. 21+. 888-226-7711 x27163 or www.mohegansun.com.
Billy Joel, May 23, 25, 29, 31, 8 p.m., The Mohegan Sun Arena, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. $98.50, $49.50. 508-931-2000 or www.ticketmaster.com.
Ed Roland of Collective Soul, May 23, 8 p.m., The Cabaret Theatre, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. Rock. $45. 21+. 888-226-7711 x27163 or www.mohegansun.com.
Radio 92.9 EarthFest, May 24, noon, The Hatch Shell, Boston. Headlined by Cake and featuring Cracker, the BoDeans and the English Beat. www.earthfest.com.
Jay Black, May 25, 7 p.m., The Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. Disco. Free. 21+. 888-226-7711 x27163 or www.mohegansun.com.
Van Halen, May 25, Dunkin Donuts Center, Providence. (This is a rescheduled show.) 508-931-2000 or livenation.com.
Stone Temple Pilots, May 26, 7:30 p.m., The Mohegan Sun Arena, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. Nostalgia pop. $$45, 55. 888-226-7711 x27163 or www.mohegansun.com.
Rap/hip-hop/R&B/reggae
The Black Keys, May 17, 7:30 p.m., The Orpheum Theatre, 1 Hamilton Pl., Boston. The Black Keys, produced by Danger Mouse take the work originally created for Ike Turner and make it their own as they tour in support of their new album. $25. 508-931-2000 or www.livenation.com.
Jazz/blues/gospel/showtunes
Sunday Night Jazz at Steve's Backstage Pass, every Sun., 7 p.m., Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. 508-3-824-3436 or www.thedessertclub.com.
Berklee at Bob's, every Mon., 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Bob's Southern Bistro, 604 Columbus at Mass. Ave., Boston. The A-List Berklee Faculty Band will play R&B, jazz, funk, pop and more. 617-536-6204 or www.bobssouthernbistro.com.
Blues in the Round, every Thursday with Ragtime Jack Radcliffe. 6-10 p.m. Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. $3/general. 508-824-4143 or thedessertclub@aol.com.
Friday Night Jazz at Intrigue Cafe with Johnny Souza and the Ray Santisi Trio, every Friday night, 7 p.m., Boston Harbor Hotel, 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston. For information or reservations call 617-439-7000.
Jazz at Sunset, begins June 13, every Fri., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Ecotarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester. Enjoy a jazz concert outside at the Ecotarium. $18/adv. $15/Ecotarium, WICN members. 508-929-2703 or www.ecotarium.org.
The Dixie Diehards. May 15, 7-10 p.m., Ma Glockner's Restaurant, 151 Maple St., Bellingham. $10. 508-966-1085.
B.B. King 60th Anniversary Celebration, May 16, 8 p.m., The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester. Celebrating 60 years with the acclaimed blues musician. $52-$77. 877-571-7469 or www.thehanovertheatre.org.
The Black and White Band, May 16, 7 p.m., Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. A night of blues/rock. $5. 508-824-3436 or www.stevesbackstagepass.com.
Greg Hodde's Blues Reign, May 16, 8:30 p.m., Cooky's, 1689 Mendon Rd., Woonsocket, R.I. 401-762-9900.
Harper, May 16, 8 and 10 p.m., Chan's, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, R.I. Raised in Perth, Australia, this harmonica player is known for his vocals and fiery harmonica playing. $12/8 p.m. show, $10/10 p.m. show, $20/both shows. 401-765-1900 or www.chanseggrollsandjazz.com.
Keiko Matsui, May 16-17, 8 p.m., Scullers Jazz Club, Double Tree Guest Suites, Boston. $28/show, $73/dinner and show. $28/show, $73/dinner and show. 617-562-4111 or info@scullerjazzclub.com.
Koko Taylor and Bobby "Blue" Band - POSTPONED, May 17, 8 p.m., Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, 684 Purchase St., New Bedford. $38.50, $45.50. 508-994-2900 or www.zeiterion.org.
The British Yankees, May 17, 7 p.m., Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. British rick band that does interpretations of American blues. $10. 508-824-3436 or www.stevesbackstagepass.com.
Peter Tork and Shoe Suede Blues, May 17, 8 and 10 p.m., Chan's, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, R.I. One of the forming members of the Monkees and the latest band he has formed. $17/8 p.m. show, $12/10 p.m. show, $20/both shows. 401-765-1900 or www.chanseggrollsandjazz.com.
Elm Street Jazz, May 18, 7-9 p.m., Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. The band will be playing classic and contemporary jazz favorites. $10. 508-824-3436 or www.thedessertclub.com.
Lousiana Red and David Maxwell, May 21, 7:30 p.m., The Regattabar, The Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St., Cambridge. $18. 617-661-5001 or www.regattabarjazz.com.
Glenn Miller Orchestra, May 22, 8 p.m., The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester. $20-$35. 877-571-7469 or www.thehanovertheatre.org.
Greg Hodde's Blues Reign, May 22, 8 p.m., Outlaw BBQ, Rte. 1, Foxboro. 508-543-9111.
Steve Kuhn, May 22, 8 p.m., Scullers Jazz Club, Double Tree Guest Suites, Boston. $22/show, $67/dinner and show. 617-562-4111 or info@scullerjazzclub.com.
The Commander Cody Band, May 23, 8 and 10 p.m., Chan's, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, R.I. A band from the sixties that plays a mix of country swing, rockabilly, tex-mex, gospel and sometimes some sad country songs. $17/8 p.m. show, $15/10 p.m. show, $20/both shows. 401-765-1900 or www.chanseggrollsandjazz.com.
Greg Hodde's Blues Reign, May 23, 9 p.m., Tinker's Nest, 322 Metacom Ave., Warren, R.I. 401-245-8875.
Walter Beasley, May 23-24, Scullers Jazz Club, Double Tree Guest Suites, Boston. $35/show, $80/dinner and show. 617-562-4111 or info@scullerjazzclub.com.
The Dick Willner Band, May 24, 7 p.m., Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. Playing a blend of classic blues and soul. $5. 508-824-3436 or stevesbackstagepass.com.
Greg Hodde's Blues Reign, May 24, 8:30 p.m., Cooky's, 1689 Mendon Rd., Woonsocket, R.I. 401-762-9900.
Guitarist Johnny A., May 24, 8 and 10 p.m., Chan's, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, R.I. A veteran guitarist that bends rock, jazz and blues to make his own style of music. $15/each show. 401-765-1900 or www.chanseggrolssandjazz.com.
Tema Jazz, May 25, 7 p.m., Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. Tema Jazz, led by flautist Steve Tapper and Taunton guitarist Robert Tarchara, will be taking audiences on a Brazilian escape. $10. 508-824-3436 or www.thedessertclub.com.
Don Friedman Trio, May 27, 8 p.m., Scullers Jazz Club, Double Tree Guest Suites, Boston. $18/show, $63/dinner and show. 617-562-4111 or info@scullerjazzclub.com.
Shemekia Copeland, May 28, 8 p.m., Scullers Jazz Club, Double Tree Guest Suites, Boston. $25/show, $70/dinner and show. 617-562-4111 or info@scullerjazzclub.com.
Holly Cole, May 29, 8 p.m., Scullers Jazz Club, Double Tree Guest Suites, Boston. $22/show, $67/dinner and show. 617-562-4111 or info@scullerjazzclub.com.
Folk/world/country
tGif Coffeehouse, every Fri. Night at 7:30 p.m., The Bethany Village Fellowship, 516 Newport Ave., South Attleboro. Live Contemporary Christian Music. 508-761-7698 or www.tgifcoffeehouse.com. Lisa Boisclair and Trophies of Grace, May 16; John Polce, May 23; Nothin' But Jesus, May 30.
RISD Museum Music Fridays, every 2nd Fri., 5:30-8:20 p.m., RISD Museum of Art, 224 Benefit St., Providence. Music Fridays will combine music and culture against the backdrop of the Main Gallery. 21+. $5/members, $8/non-members. 401-454-6793 or www.myspace.com/risdmuseum.
David Francey with Craig Werth, May 15, 8 p.m., Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, R.I. Canadian storyteller will be accompanied by guitarist Craig Werth. $12/adv., $14/dos. 401-725-9272 or www.riverfolk.org.
The Berkshire Valley Boys, May 16, 9 p.m.-12:30 p.m., The Anvil Pub, 303 Shears St., Wrentham. Country music with some rock. 508-384-3752.
Corinne West and Her Posse, May 17, 8 p.m., Common Fence Point Community Hall, 933 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth, R.I. $20. 866-468-7619 or www.commonfencemusic.org.
German American Cultural Society Spring Concert, May 17, 2-11 p.m., The German Club, 78 Carter Ave., Pawtucket. From 2-5 p.m. New Jersey's "The Rheinische Sangerbund" will perform. Dinner of an eye round roast will be served from 5-7 p.m. with Ratskeller playing. The Vagabonds will play for the dance scheduled from 7-11 p.m. $22.50. 401-739-3927 or 401-732-7796 or 508-695-6906 or 401-723-3549.
The High Kings, May 17, 8 p.m., 18, 3 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, Boston. $37.50-$72.50. 508-931-2000 or www.ticketmaster.com.
Matt and Shannon Heaton, May 17, 8 p.m., Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, R.I. Guitarist/singer Matt Heaton and Irish flute player/singer Shannon Heaton have been performing since 1992. 401-725-9272 or www.riverfolk.org.
Stone Soup Rent Party, May 17, 4 p.m., The Blackstone Club, 1005 Main St., Pawtucket. Performers include Joyce Katzberg, Kate Katzberg, and Bill Harley, Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly and Corinne Wahlberg. $25. 401-921-5115 or www.stonesoupcoffeehouse.com.
John Haydon, May 21, 10 p.m., Plough and Stars, 912 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge. 21+. 617-567-0032 or www.ploughandstars.com.
Craig Morgan, May 24, 8 p.m., The Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. Country. Free. 21+. 888-226-7711 x27163 or www.mohegansun.com.
KT Tunstall, May 27, 7:30 p.m., The Orpheum Theatre, 1 Hamilton Pl., Boston. $25 and $29.50. 508-931-2000 or www.livenation.com.
Opera/cabaret
Die Fledermaus, May 16, 8 p.m., May 18, 3 p.m., The Columbus Theatre, 270 Broadway, Providence. A suspenseful situational comedy of friendly revenge. $20, $35, $60. 401-331-6060 or www.arttixri.com.
Forever Broadway, May 16, 17, 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28, 7 p.m., May 11, 1 p.m., The Paris Cabaret, 49 Monk St., Stoughton. Featuring music from "Phantom of the Opera,""Les Miserables" and "Baby." $10. 781-297-7469 or www.starlineroom.com.
Carmen, June 1, 3 p.m., NEC's Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsborough St., Boston. $30, $50, $65. 800-658-4276 or www.choruspromusica.org.
Classical
Chaminade Music Club, Sun. afternoons, 2:30 p.m., Florence Hayward Sweet Clubhouse, Peck & Bank Streets, Attleboro. Free, but donations are accepted. 508-222-5762.
Spring 2008 Wonders of Wurlitzer Concerts, through June 4, Noon-1 p.m., Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence. Jim and Linda Duncan, May 19; Alden Mitchell, May 28; Robert Legon and Silent Film, June 4. All concerts are free. Patrons are welcome to bring a bag lunch, complimentary beverages provided. 401-421-ARTS or www.ppacri.com.
Opus 10, May 17, 8 p.m., Goethe-Instuit Boston, 170 Beacon St., Boston. Music by Ernst von Dohnanyi, Richard Strauss, Carl Nielsen, Kevin Puts, Robert Schumann. $18, $28, $38. 617-427-8200 or www.chameleonarts.org.
Christ Congregational Church 10th Anniversary Concert, May 18, 2:30 p.m., Christ Congregational Church, 1350 Pleasant St., Brockton. Concert to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Philip Jones as organist and music director. 508-586-3022.
Oure Pleasure Singers, May 18, 4 p.m., Second Congregational Church, Attleboro. Under the direction of Tim Harbold, the group will sing pieces ranging from handel to Vaughn Williams and some of their own composers. $10/suggested donation.
The Prolatio Singers and Players, May 18, 4 p.m., Murray Unitarian Universalist Church, 505 North Main St., Attleboro. The group, comprised of 25 musicians, will play music for 2 choirs. $5/suggested single donation, $10/family donation. 508-222-0505 or murrayuuchurch.org.
Rhode Island Philharmonic Community Orchestra, May 18, 7:30 p.m., Sapinsley Hall, Rhode Island College, Providence. $15/adults, $5/students and seniors. 401-248-7012 or www.riphil.org.
Auditions/rehearsals
Harmony Heritage, open rehearsals every Tuesday, 7:15 to 9:45 p.m., St. Paul's Church, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket. For information, Loretta, 508-252-6071 or lmlapierre@yahoo.com.
Coastline Show Chorus, open auditions every Wednesday, 7 to 10 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 304 Highland Ave., Route 123, Attleboro. A cappella group of 100-plus women. 401-437-6043 or www.coastlineshowchorus.org.
Festival Youth Chorus, rehearsals every Wed., 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., First Congregational Stone Church, 785 South Main St., Raynham. Children 8-15. 508-946-2624 or smfc2@verizon.net.
A Classic Sound, open rehearsals every first, third, fifth Thursday of month, Fellowship Hall, Foundry St., Easton. All women Barbershop chorus. 508-586-1270 or 508-261-6120.
Great Woods Chamber Orchestra, every Mon., 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Room 222, Watson Fine Arts Building, Wheaton College, 26 East Main St., Norton. Ages 14 to adult may enter the orchestra, there are no auditions and advanced players are welcome according to section needs. 508-339-3589 or chamberorchestra@wheatonma.edu.
Liberty Belle Chorus, every Mon., 7 p.m., St. Camillus Church Hall, 1175 Concord Turnpike, Arlington. A cappella singing and performing Broadway show tunes and popular music. 617-735-9254 or libertybellechorus.org.
RI Philharmonic Youth Jazz Ensembles, May 17 and other dates, Nathanael Greene Middle School, Providence. Auditions held by appointment. Auditions for RIPYJazz Big Band, Paul Murphy Touring Ensemble and Jazz Combos. Applications can be found online. 401-248-7038 or www.riphil.org. |