Club calendar 2008

Who's playing where, when

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Updated 12.01.08

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DEC. 1

The Sam Christie Trio, oldies, EPOCH Assisted Living on Blackstone Boulevard, 353 Blackstone Blvd., Providence. 273-6565. 3:30 pm. Free.

The Joe Parillo Big Band, jazz, North Beach Club, 79 Boston Neck Rd. (Route 1A), Narragansett. 7:30-9:30 pm.

DEC. 2

Michael Buble, pop, Mohegan Sun, Arena, Mohegan Sun Boulevard (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. $55, $70.

Jack Craig, pop and standards, EPOCH Assisted Living on the East Side, 1 Butler Ave., Providence. 275-0682. 2 pm. Free.

Dancing Nancy, tribute to Dave Matthews and rock, Gillary's Tavern, 198 Thames St., Bristol. 253-2012. 9:30 pm.

Fall Jazz Series: The URI Jazz Standards Combo led by Dave Zinno and The URI Soul Jazz Combo led by Mark Berney, University of Rhode Island, Fine Arts Center Concert Hall, 105 Upper College Rd. (off Route 138), Kingston. 874-2431. 7:30 pm. $8; $2 students.

The Hi-Hat Trio with John Souza, jazz, The Hi-Hat, 3 Davol Square, Providence. 453-6500, www.thehihat.com. 7-11 pm.

John Legend and Raphael Saadiq, rhythm and blues, Orpheum Theatre, 1 Hamilton Place, Boston. (866) 448-7849, www.livenation.com. 7:30 pm. $46-$70.50.

The Mike Miller Jazz Trio, Tamarisk Senior Home, 3 Shalom Drive, Warwick. 6:30-7:30 pm.

WBCN Xmas Rave: Candlebox, Hoobastank and Flobots, rock, Showcase Live, Patriot Place, Route 1, Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.showcaselive.com, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. $29; $50 two days (today and tomorrow).

DEC. 3

Alliance and Under Surveillance, rock, J.R.'s Bourbon Street Rock House, Mardi Gras Multi Club and Johnny Bahama's Complex, 1500 Oaklawn Ave., Cranston. 463-3080. 9 pm-1 am.

Michael Buble, pop, Mohegan Sun, Arena, Mohegan Sun Boulevard (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. $55, $70.

Rudy D'Agostino (of The Rock), acoustic rock, Ri-Ra, 50 Exchange Terrace, Providence. 272-1953. 9:30 pm-1:30 am. No cover.

Prizm, rock, Bentley's Tavern, 92 Hartford Pike (Routes 6 and 116), North Scituate. 934-6400. 7-10 pm.

Tribeca, soul, Motown and disco, Two Jerks Pub and Grill, 446 Waterman Ave., East Providence. 434-4111. 8 pm-midnight.

Leroy White, Ray Davis & Charlie Meehan, The Elderly Brothers, Tom & Chris Perrotti, The Hurley Brothers, Pat Gorman, Ed Ledwith, Tom Irving and Rick Fetters, folk and acoustic rock, Channing Memorial Church, 135 Pelham St., Newport. 849-4250. 7 pm. $10. Benefit for Lucy's Hearth (shelter for women and children) and The McKinney Shelter.

WBCN Xmas Rave: Scott Weiland, rock, Showcase Live, Patriot Place, Route 1, Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.showcaselive.com, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. $29; $50 two days (yesterday and today).

DEC. 4

The Atwater-Donnelly Trio, folk, First Congregational Church, 34 Center St., Fairhaven, Mass. (508) 990-0457. 7 pm. $10. Christmas concert and party.

The Brown University Jazz Band directed by Matthew McGarrell, Brown University, Grant Recital Hall, Hope Street and Young Orchard Avenue, Providence. 8 pm.

Steve Burke, jazz, Cantina di Marco, 405 Mendon Rd., Cumberland. 722-4170. 7-11 pm.

Mark Cutler and Friends, rock, Doherty's East Ave. Pub, 342 East Ave., Pawtucket. 725-9520. 8:30 pm.

East Side Horns and Mac Odom and Chill, rhythm and blues and Motown, The Hi-Hat, 3 Davol Square, Providence. 453-6500, www.thehihat.com. 8 pm-midnight.

Fall Jazz Series: The URI Jazz Fusion Combo and The C100 Big Band, both led by Steve Johnson, University of Rhode Island, Fine Arts Center Concert Hall, 105 Upper College Rd. (off Route 138), Kingston. 874-2431. 7:30 pm. $8; $2 students.

Kevin Herchen, pop, Two Jerks Pub and Grill, 446 Waterman Ave., East Providence. 434-4111. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

Lara Hercovitch and Art Toegmann, folk, The Mediator Coffee House, 50 Rounds Ave., Providence. 461-3683. 7:30 pm.

High Definition, pop, Eleven Forty Nine Restaurant, 1149 Division St., Warwick. 884-1149. 9 pm-1 am.

Holiday Hot Night: T.I., T-Pain, Busta Rhymes, Jadakiss and Jazmine Sullivan, hip-hop, Dunkin' Donuts Center, 1 La Salle Square, Providence. 331-2211, www.ticketmaster.com. 7 pm. $37-$77.

Hot Like Fire, reggae, The Rhino Bar and Grille, 337 Thames St., Newport. 846-0707. 10 pm-1 am.

The Killdevils, blues, Nick-A-Nees, 75 South St., Providence. 861-7290. 9 pm.

Johnny Lingo (of Fungus Amungus), rock, Eddie's 529 Club, 529 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 941-9423, www.eddies529club.net. 9 pm. No cover.

Dave Mason, rock, Showcase Live, Patriot Place, Route 1, Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.showcaselive.com, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. $26.50, $51.50.

Tim McGraw and The Lost Trailers, country, Mohegan Sun, Arena, Mohegan Sun Boulevard (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. $50-$90.

The Mike Miller Swingtet, jazz, Rochambeau Branch Library, 708 Hope St., Providence. 455-8110. 7-8:30 pm.

Mark Philip, rock, Good Times Pub Restaurant, 1668 Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland. 333-8828. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

Rhode Island Songwriters Association: Jeri Verdi and Her Heavy Friends, rock, Greenwich Hotel, 162 Main St., East Greenwich. 884-4200. 8:30-11:30 pm. No cover.

Rock-A-Blues, rock, 133 Club, 29 Warren Ave., East Providence. 438-1330. 9 pm-1 am. No cover.

This Is Us, Pistol Shot Gypsy and Cherry St., rock, J.R.'s Bourbon Street Rock House, Mardi Gras Multi Club and Johnny Bahama's Complex, 1500 Oaklawn Ave., Cranston. 463-3080. 9 pm-1 am.

DEC. 5

The Atwater-Donnelly Duo with Ruby May, Evelyn and Samuel Miller, folk, Things Made Wonderful, 114 Danielson Pike (Route 6), Foster. 647-7555. 5-7 pm. Holiday open house weekend, 4-7 pm.

Backlash, rock, J.R.'s Bourbon Street Rock House, Mardi Gras Multi Club and Johnny Bahama's Complex, 1500 Oaklawn Ave., Cranston. 463-3080. 9 pm-1 am.

The Barrington High School Jazz Ensemble directed by Barbara Hughes, St. John's Church, 193 County Rd., Barrington. 7:30 pm. Free. Reception follows in Field Hall.

Brother to Brother, pop, Two Jerks Pub and Grill, 446 Waterman Ave., East Providence. 434-4111. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

Felix Brown, funk and Motown, The Hi-Hat, 3 Davol Square, Providence. 453-6500, www.thehihat.com. 9 pm-1 am.

David Byrne, rock, pop and world, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Fox Theater, Route 2, Mashantucket, Conn. (800) 200-2882, www.foxwoods.com. 9 pm. $55-$66.

Mike Coletta and Company, rock, Good Times Pub Restaurant, 1668 Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland. 333-8828. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

Ben Deem, Christian and praise, t.G.i.f. Coffeehouse, Bethany Village Church, 516 Newport Ave., South Attleboro. (508) 761-7698, www.tgifcoffeehouse.com. 7-10 pm. Donations welcome. Benefit for Christy Mendes, who has leukemia.

Bobby Ferreira, jazz, The Rhumbline, 62 Bridge St., Newport. 849-3999. 6:30-10 pm.

Full Circle, rock, Knuckleheads, 85 MacArthur Drive, New Bedford. (508) 984-0008. 9 pm.

Brad Griffing, pop, Duffy's Tavern, 235 Tower Hill Rd., North Kingstown. 295-0073. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

Heart of Boston, rock, Twin River, Lighthouse Bar, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln. 723-3200, (877) 827-4837, www.twinriver.com. 8:30 pm. No cover. 18+.

High Definition, pop, 39 West, 39 Phenix Ave., Cranston. 944-7770. 9 pm-1 am.

Greg Hodde's Blue Reign, rock, Ancyent Marinere Motel Restaurant and Lounge, 9 Mechanic St., Foxboro, Mass. (508) 543-5564. 9 pm.

Horns in the House, rhythm and blues, Eleven Forty Nine Restaurant, 1149 Division St., Warwick. 884-1149. 9:30 pm-1 am.

The Hype, rock, Twin River, Fado Irish Pub, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln. 723-3200, (877) 827-4837, www.twinriver.com. 8:30 pm. No cover. 18+.

Jah Spirit, reggae, Ocean Mist, 895 Matunuck Beach Rd., Matunuck. 782-3740, www.oceanmist.net. 9:30 pm.

Joshua Tree, tribute to U2, Gillary's Tavern, 198 Thames St., Bristol. 253-2012. 9:30 pm.

Lou and Lloyd's Variety Show, rock, Eddie's 529 Club, 529 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 941-9423, www.eddies529club.net. 9 pm. No cover.

Mack the Knife, tribute to Bobby Darin, Mohegan Sun, Cabaret, Mohegan Sun Boulevard (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. $25.

McCarthy-Richards, pop, Wharf Tavern, 215 Water St., Warren. 245-5043. 8 pm-midnight.

Tim McGraw and The Lost Trailers, country, Mohegan Sun, Arena, Mohegan Sun Boulevard (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. $50-$90.

Mindless Self Indulgence, rock, Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel, 79 Washington St., Providence. 331-5876, 272-5876, www.etix.com. 8:30 pm. $20 advance; $22 day of show.

Erik Narwhal and the Manatees, rock and rhythm and blues, Corinne's Restaurant and Lounge, 67 Garrity St., Pawtucket. 725-4260. 9 pm.

Nightlife, rock, Char's Bar and Grille, 812 Putnam Pike (Route 44), Chepachet. 710-7778. 9 pm.

Mac Odom and Chill, rhythm and blues and Motown, Camille's, 71 Bradford St. (off Atwells Avenue), Providence. 751-4812. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

Ornament and A Select Choir from Westport Middle School, tribute to The Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Westport High School Auditorium, 19 Main Rd., Westport. (508) 636-1050. 7 pm.

Nancy Paolino and Black Tie Band, pop, Rosie's Lounge, 731 Airport Rd., Warwick. 921-2242. 9 pm-1 am.

Rebound, oldies, VFW Post, 486 Bedford St., Fall River. 8 pm.

Rhode Island Songwriters Association: Mike G and Signs of Life, rock, Greenwich Hotel, 162 Main St., East Greenwich. 884-4200. 8:30-11:30 pm. No cover.

Ronnee Ringquist, acoustic rock, Captain Seaweed's Restaurant and Pub, 885 Oakland Beach Ave., Warwick. 732-4200, www.captainseaweedsri.com. 7:30 pm. No cover.

The Rock, rock, Ball's Sports Bar and Grill, 198 Putnam Pike (Route 44), Johnston. 231-4676, www.ballsri.com. 9:30 pm-1 am. No cover.

Rock-A-Blues, rock, Merrill Lounge, 535 North Broadway, East Providence. 434-9742. 9 pm.

The Rockin' Soul Horns, rhythm and blues, Bovi's Town Tavern, 287 Taunton Ave., East Providence. 434-9670. 9 pm-1 am.

The Shake Up, rock, The Rhino Bar and Grille, 337 Thames St., Newport. 846-0707. 10 pm-1 am.

Something Else, rock, Sharx Bar and Grill, 505 Atwood Ave., Cranston. 464-8877. 9 pm-1 am.

Spirit and Truth, Christian, praise and worship, A New Beginning Coffee House, Church of the Apostles, 170 Fairview Ave., Coventry. 821-7609. 7:30 pm. Free will offering.

The Subdudes, rhythm and blues, rock and folk, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River. (508) 324-1926, www.ncfta.org. 8 pm. $25 advance; $28 day of show.

Sweet Desire featuring Ernie Tridenti and Angela Pettiway, pop and disco, Starz, 1458 Park Ave., Cranston. 490-5555. 9 pm-1 am. No cover.

Twyce, pop, Cucina Mista, 455 Main St., East Greenwich. 398-2900. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

Unreal, rock, Mulhearn's Pub, 507 North Broadway, East Providence. 438-9292. 9:30 pm.

Erika Van Pelt, pop, Flare, 577 Tiogue Ave., Coventry. 615-8577. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

Peter White, jazz, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun Boulevard (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. No cover. Christmas show.

Wingers, rock, Oak Hill Tavern, 565 Tower Hill Rd. (Route 1), North Kingstown. 294-3282. 9 pm-1 am. No cover.

Johnny Winter, blues, Showcase Live, Patriot Place, Route 1, Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.showcaselive.com, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. $28.50, $55.

Zinc Alloy, rock, Nostalgia, 557 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 467-8998, www.nostalgiari.com. 9 pm-1 am.

DEC. 6

Bob Andrews, pop, Duffy's Tavern, 235 Tower Hill Rd., North Kingstown. 295-0073. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

Steve Anthony and Persuasion, pop, Eleven Forty Nine Restaurant, 1149 Division St., Warwick. 884-1149. 9 pm-1 am.

The Atwater-Donnelly Trio, Pendragon, Ruby May, Evelyn and Samuel Miller and Victorian Carolers, folk and Celtic, Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland. 725-9272, www.riverfolk.org. 8 pm. $18 advance; $20 at the door. Holiday show.

Backlash, rock, East Bay Tavern, 305 Lyon Ave., East Providence. 228-7343. 9 pm-1 am.

The John Badessa Trio with Bob Mainelli, jazz, Side Bar and Grill, 127 Dorrance St., Providence. 421-7200. 6-10 pm.

Jesse Baker, pop, Flare, 577 Tiogue Ave., Coventry. 615-8577. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

The Bandstand Revue, oldies and swing, Merrill Lounge, 535 North Broadway, East Providence. 434-9742. 9 pm.

The Big Payback, rock, Good Times Pub Restaurant, 1668 Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland. 333-8828. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

Black Kids, rock, Club Hell, 73 Richmond St., Providence. 351-1977. 9 pm.

Dave Brubeck, jazz, Showcase Live, Patriot Place, Route 1, Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.showcaselive.com, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. $57.50, $89.

Steve Burke, jazz, Conversations, 441 Forge Rd., East Greenwich. 884-5868. 7-11 pm.

Crimson Rain, Christian and rock, The Upper Room, 2nd Floor, 1221 Main St., West Warwick. 823-5330, www.theupperroomri.org. 7 pm. Free-will donation.

Cuzin Eddy, rock, Gillary's Tavern, 198 Thames St., Bristol. 253-2012. 9:30 pm.

Dragonfly, rock, Nostalgia, 557 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 467-8998, www.nostalgiari.com. 9 pm-1 am.

F Bomb, rock, Topside Lounge, 805 Hope St., Bristol. 253-1566. 9 pm-1 am.

Brad Griffing, pop, All Stars Restaurant, 685 Airport Rd., Warwick. 384-6004. 9 pm-1 am.

Gypsy Nights, gypsy jazz, Cafe Zog, 239 Wickenden St., Providence. 421-2213. 8-10 pm. No cover.

Greg Hodde's Blue Reign, rock, South County Tavern & Grill, 570 Nooseneck Hill Rd. (Route 3), Exeter. 397-0002. 9:30 pm.

Paul Hoffman, jazz, North Kingstown Free Library, 100 Boone St., North Kingstown. 294-3306. Love songs from the swing era. 2 pm.

Meg Hutchinson and Ryan Fitzsimmons, folk, Stone Soup Coffeehouse, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket. 921-5115, www.stonesoupcoffeehouse.com. 8 pm. $15.

Image, pop, The Hi-Hat, 3 Davol Square, Providence. 453-6500, www.thehihat.com. 9 pm-1 am.

Jaded, oldies, Anthony's First Restaurant, 1027 G.A.R. Highway (Route 6), Swansea. (508) 646-1199. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

JesseJack'son, pop and rock, Mozzarella's Italian Grill and Bar, 5702 Post Rd., East Greenwich. 884-1009. 6:30-10 pm.

The Eilen Jewel Band, folk, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River. (508) 324-1926, www.ncfta.org. 8 pm. $13 advance; $15 day of show.

Corey “Lil Pop” Ledet and His Zydeco Band and Magnolia, zydeco and Cajun, The German Club, 78 Carter Ave., Pawtucket. 965-0849. 5-11 pm. $20. 9th Annual Creole Xmas Show.

Adrian Legg, folk, Common Fence Point Community Hall, 933 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth. 683-5085, www.commonfencemusic.org. 8 pm. $20.

Lez Zeppelin, female tribute to Led Zeppelin, Twin River, Lighthouse Bar, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln. 723-3200, (877) 827-4837, www.twinriver.com. 8:30 pm. No cover. 18+.

Joanne Lurgio, folk and acoustic rock, Bentley's Tavern, 92 Hartford Pike (Routes 6 and 116), North Scituate. 934-6400. 8-11 pm.

The Luv-N-Country Band, country, American Legion Bean Post, 9 Hollis St, South Weymouth, Mass. (781) 337-1170. 8 pm-12:30 am.

Mack the Knife, tribute to Bobby Darin, Mohegan Sun, Cabaret, Mohegan Sun Boulevard (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. $25.

Cindy Mangsen and Steve Gillette, folk, Vanilla Bean Cafe, Routes 44, 169 and 97, Pomfret, Conn. (860) 928-1562, www.vanillabeancafe.com. 8 pm. $15.

Mr. Breeze, tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bovi's Town Tavern, 287 Taunton Ave., East Providence. 434-9670. 9 pm-1 am.

New Generation featuring Mike Gaspar, rock and oldies, Oriental Pearl, 576 State Rd. (Route 6), Westport. (508) 675-1501. 9 pm-1 am.

New York Minute, rock, Oak Hill Tavern, 565 Tower Hill Rd. (Route 1), North Kingstown. 294-3282. 9 pm-1 am. No cover.

Ornament and A Select Choir from The David Prouty High School, tribute to The Trans Siberian Orchestra, David Prouty High School, 302 Main St., Spencer, Mass. (508) 885-8505. 7 pm.

Phil Pinto and Joanna Colangelo, pop, Cucina Mista, 455 Main St., East Greenwich. 398-2900. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

Gary Plante and Leo Tremblay, oldies and rock, Half Moon, 1650 Nooseneck Hill Rd., Coventry. 615-7880, www.halfmoondining.com. 9 pm-midnight. No cover.

Razn Kane, rock, Fitzpatrick's Pub, 1145 Park Ave., Cranston. 943-8368. 9:30 pm.

Rebound, oldies, Tri-City Elks Lodge #14, 1915 West Shore Rd., Warwick. 737-9510. 8:30 pm-12:30 am. $5. Benefit for Elks charities.

Reminisce, oldies, Rosie's Lounge, 731 Airport Rd., Warwick. 921-2242. 9 pm-1 am. $10. Advance purchase required.

Rhode Island Songwriters Association: Earl Faria, Ronnee Ringquist and Frank Martyn, folk, acoustic rock and blues, Brooklyn Coffee Tea House, 209 Douglas Ave., Providence. 575-2284, www.brooklyncoffeeteahouse.com. 8-10 pm. $5.

The Rock, rock, Ri-Ra, 50 Exchange Terrace, Providence. 272-1953. 10:30 pm-2 am.

Rory and the Blues Hounds, rhythm and blues, 133 Club, 29 Warren Ave., East Providence. 438-1330. 9 pm-1 am. No cover.

Slam, rock, Twin River, Fado Irish Pub, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln. 723-3200, (877) 827-4837, www.twinriver.com. 8:30 pm. No cover. 18+.

Steve Smith and the Nakeds, rhythm and blues, The Room at Waterstreet Cafe, 36 Water St., Fall River. (508) 672-8748, www.waterstreetcafe.com. 9 pm.

The Smokin' Toads, rock, Narragansett Cafe, 25 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown. 423-2150. 9:30 pm-1 am. No cover.

Strange Guitar: An Evening of Improvised Music featuring Oh Pulsar Trio, Radio I Ching and Christie Lee Gibson & Arvid Tomayko Peters, rock, Firehouse 13, 41 Central St., Providence. 270-1801, www.firehouse13.org. 9 pm. $5.

Streamline, pop, Wharf Tavern, 215 Water St., Warren. 245-5043. 8 pm-midnight.

Sweet Desire featuring Ernie Tridenti and Angela Pettiway, pop and disco, 39 West, 39 Phenix Ave., Cranston. 944-7770. 9 pm-1 am.

Twyce, pop, Camille's, 71 Bradford St. (off Atwells Avenue), Providence. 751-4812. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

Unplugged, acoustic rock, Starz, 1458 Park Ave., Cranston. 490-5555. 9 pm-1 am. No cover.

Lois Vaughan, jazz, The Rhumbline, 62 Bridge St., Newport. 849-3999. 6:30-10 pm.

Viva Italia featuring Toto Cutugno, Al Bano and Francesco Merola, Italian pop, Mohegan Sun, Arena, Mohegan Sun Boulevard (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. $65-$100.

Watzleft, oldies, Elks Lodge #2359, 326 Farnum Pike (Route 104), Smithfield. 231-5260, 231-9820. 7:30-11:30 pm. No cover.

West Gate, rock, Cats at KC's Tap, 530 Broadway, Pawtucket. 722-0150, www.kcstap.com. 9 pm.

The Westmoreland Street Jammers, rock and blues, Ocean Mist, 895 Matunuck Beach Rd., Matunuck. 782-3740, www.oceanmist.net. 9:30 pm-1 am.

What Matters and Erik Narwhal and the Manatees, rock and rhythm and blues, J.R.'s Bourbon Street Rock House, Mardi Gras Multi Club and Johnny Bahama's Complex, 1500 Oaklawn Ave., Cranston. 463-3080. 9 pm-1 am.

Peter White, jazz, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun Boulevard (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. No cover. Christmas show.

Wild Nites, rock, The Rhino Bar and Grille, 337 Thames St., Newport. 846-0707. 10 pm-1 am.

Wrong Reasons, Samuel James and Brown Bird, rock and blues, Jake's Bar and Grille, 373 Richmond St., Providence. 453-5253. 10 pm.

DEC. 7

Anna's House, folk, Oak Hill Tavern, 565 Tower Hill Rd. (Route 1), North Kingstown. 294-3282. 4 pm. No cover.

The Atwater-Donnelly Duo, folk, RISD Museum, 224 Benefit St., Providence. 454-6500. 4-4:45 pm. Free. RISD Museum annual holiday party, 1-5 pm.

The Baker Brothers Jazz Trio, Haruki East, 172 Wayland Ave., Providence. 223-0332. 6-8 pm. No cover.

Rick DiRocco, pop, Eleven Forty Nine Restaurant, 1149 Division St., Warwick. 884-1149. 10 am-2 pm.

Linda Eder, pop, Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston. (401) 331-2211, www.ticketmaster.com. 4, 7 pm. $45-$55.

David Foster and the Mohegan Sun All-Stars, rock and rhythm and blues, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun Boulevard (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 7 pm. No cover.

Giacomo Gates, Mac Chrupcala, Alan Bernstein and Artie Cabral, jazz, Atlantic Beach Club, 53 Purgatory Rd., Middletown. 847-2750. 3-7 pm.

Amy Grant and Vince Gill, country, Foxwoods Resort Casino, MGM Grand Theater, Route 2, Mashantucket, Conn. (800) 200-2882, www.foxwoods.com. 7 pm. $30-$50. Holiday show.

Hot Tuna, rock, Showcase Live, Patriot Place, Route 1, Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.showcaselive.com, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. $35.

Live/Whirled Series: Trad-Whirled with The Pegheads, bluegrass, Perishable Theatre, 95 Empire St., Providence. 331-2695. 5 pm. $8

Jeanie Lovering and Chameleon, country, American Legion Post 15, 1016 Main St., East Greenwich. 884-0000. 1-5 pm. $5 donation.

Mack the Knife, tribute to Bobby Darin, Mohegan Sun, Cabaret, Mohegan Sun Boulevard (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 3 pm. $25.

The 'Mericans and Kaiser Cartel, rock, Julian's Restaurant, 318 Broadway, Providence. 861-1770. 10 pm. No cover.

Mac Odom and Chill, rhythm and blues and Motown, 133 Club, 29 Warren Ave., East Providence. 438-1330. 7:30 pm. No cover.

The Reminisants, oldies, Twin River, Lighthouse Bar, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln. 723-3200, (877) 827-4837, www.twinriver.com. 2-6 pm. No cover. 18+.

Rock 4 Xmas: Eddie Money, Joey Belladonna (of Anthrax), Larry Hoppen (of Orleans), James Montgomery, Patrick Johansson, After the Crash and Legend, rock, blues and tribute to Bob Marley, Newport Blues Cafe, 286 Thames St., Newport. 841-5510, www.newportblues.com. 7 pm. $25 advance; $30 day of show. Benefit for Lucy's Hearth for women and children, The Housing Hot Line and The martin Luther King Center.

2nd Avenue, rock, Pancho O'Malley's, Mariner Square, 140 Point Judith Rd., Narragansett. 782-2298. 4:30-8:30 pm.

The Spinto Band, rock, Club Hell, 73 Richmond St., Providence. 351-1977. 7 pm. $15.

Nat and Alex Wolff (of The Naked Brothers Band), Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Ave., Boston. (866) 448-7849, www.livenation.com. 4:30 pm. $25-$50.

DEC. 8

The John Allmark 16 Piece Jazz Orchestra, Bovi's Town Tavern, 287 Taunton Ave., East Providence. 434-9670. 9 pm.

The Atwater-Donnelly Duo, folk, Union Free Library, 1810 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence. 353-5600, www.nplib.com. 6:30-7:30 pm. Free. Children's winter holiday program.

The Michael and Jeanne Duo, pop and standards, EPOCH Assisted Living on Blackstone Boulevard, 353 Blackstone Blvd., Providence. 273-6565. 3 pm. Free.

The Joe Parillo Big Band, jazz, North Beach Club, 79 Boston Neck Rd. (Route 1A), Narragansett. 7:30-9:30 pm.

DEC. 9

Dancing Nancy, tribute to Dave Matthews and rock, Gillary's Tavern, 198 Thames St., Bristol. 253-2012. 9:30 pm.

The Hi-Hat Trio with Mary Ann Solivan, jazz, The Hi-Hat, 3 Davol Square, Providence. 453-6500, www.thehihat.com. 7-11 pm.

Steve Smith and the Nakeds, rhythm and blues, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Atrium Lounge, Route 2, Mashantucket, Conn. (800) 200-2882, www.foxwoods.com. 9 pm. No cover.

Squirrel Nut Zippers, swing, Showcase Live, Patriot Place, Route 1, Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.showcaselive.com, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. $20 advance; $25 day of show.

DEC. 10

Rudy D'Agostino (of The Rock), acoustic rock, Ri-Ra, 50 Exchange Terrace, Providence. 272-1953. 9:30 pm-1:30 am. No cover.

Daisy's Little Secret and Sins of America, rock, J.R.'s Bourbon Street Rock House, Mardi Gras Multi Club and Johnny Bahama's Complex, 1500 Oaklawn Ave., Cranston. 463-3080. 9 pm-1 am.

Ray Davies and Locksley, rock, Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel, 79 Washington St., Providence. 331-5876, 272-5876, www.etix.com. 8 pm. $30 advance; $35 day of show; $40 reserved mezzanine; $50 gold circle.

Prizm, rock, Bentley's Tavern, 92 Hartford Pike (Routes 6 and 116), North Scituate. 934-6400. 7-10 pm.

Steve Smith and the Nakeds, rhythm and blues, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Atrium Lounge, Route 2, Mashantucket, Conn. (800) 200-2882, www.foxwoods.com. 9 pm. No cover.

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Christmas rock, Dunkin' Donuts Center, 1 La Salle Square, Providence. 331-2211, www.ticketmaster.com. 4, 8 pm. $39.50-$61.50.

DEC. 11

The Big River Band and All-Bro, rock, Mishnock Barn, 200 Mishnock Rd., West Greenwich. 397-3505. 7-11 pm. $5.

Steve Burke, jazz, Cantina di Marco, 405 Mendon Rd., Cumberland. 722-4170. 7-11 pm.

East Side Horns and Mac Odom and Chill, rhythm and blues and Motown, The Hi-Hat, 3 Davol Square, Providence. 453-6500, www.thehihat.com. 8 pm-midnight.

The Goods, blues, rock and country, Nick-A-Nees, 75 South St., Providence. 861-7290. 9 pm.

Hot Like Fire, reggae, The Rhino Bar and Grille, 337 Thames St., Newport. 846-0707. 10 pm-1 am.

Johnny Lingo (of Fungus Amungus), rock, Eddie's 529 Club, 529 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 941-9423, www.eddies529club.net. 9 pm. No cover.

Rhode Island Songwriters Association: The Mark Cutler Band, rock, Greenwich Hotel, 162 Main t., East Greenwich. 884-4200. 8:30-11:30 pm. No cover.

Steve Smith and the Nakeds, rhythm and blues, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Atrium Lounge, Route 2, Mashantucket, Conn. (800) 200-2882, www.foxwoods.com. 9 pm. No cover.

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Christmas rock, DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester. (401) 331-2211, www.ticketmaster.com. 7:30 pm. $41, $51.

Wheeler and Holland, rock, Doherty's East Ave. Pub, 342 East Ave., Pawtucket. 725-9520. 8:30 pm.

DEC. 12

The Vini Ames Trio, jazz, swing, pop and rhythm and blues, Luciano's Restaurant, 800 Washington St., Wrentham, Mass. (508) 384-3050. 7 pm.

Back 2 Back, pop, The Hi-Hat, 3 Davol Square, Providence. 453-6500, www.thehihat.com. 9 pm-1 am.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, swing, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun Boulevard (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. No cover. Christmas show.

Blue Oyster Cult, rock, Showcase Live, Patriot Place, Route 1, Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.showcaselive.com, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. $26 advance; $30 day of show.

Shawn Dennison, Christian and praise, t.G.i.f. Coffeehouse, Bethany Village Church, 516 Newport Ave., South Attleboro. (508) 761-7698, www.tgifcoffeehouse.com. 7-10 pm. Donations welcome. Benefit for Christy Mendes, who has leukemia.

Dirty Deeds, tribute to AC/DC, Gillary's Tavern, 198 Thames St., Bristol. 253-2012. 9:30 pm.

Duran Duran, pop rock, Foxwoods Resort Casino, MGM Grand Theater, Route 2, Mashantucket, Conn. (800) 200-2882, www.foxwoods.com. 9 pm. $35-$125.

Full Circle, rock, Patrick's Pub, 381 Smith St., Providence. 751-1553. 9 pm. No cover.

Gary “Guitar” Gramolini and the Grinders, rock and blues, Narragansett Cafe, 25 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown. 423-2150. 9:30 pm-1 am. No cover.

Kickback, rock, The Rhino Bar and Grille, 337 Thames St., Newport. 846-0707. 10 pm-1 am.

Methodman and Redman, rap and hip-hop, Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel, 79 Washington St., Providence. 331-5876, 272-5876, www.etix.com. 9 pm. $16 advance; $18 day of show.

Mac Odom and Chill, rhythm and blues and Motown, Rosie's Lounge, 731 Airport Rd., Warwick. 921-2242. 9 pm-1 am.

Pink Tuxedo, a cappella, Bovi's Town Tavern, 287 Taunton Ave., East Providence. 434-9670. 9 pm-1 am.

Rebound, oldies, Tri-City Elks Lodge #14, 1915 West Shore Rd., Warwick. 737-9510. 8:30 pm-12:30 am. $5. Benefit for Elks charities.

Harvey Reid, folk, Peeptoad Coffeehouse, North Foster Baptist Church, 81 East Killingly Rd., Foster. 647-3105, www.fosteringArts.org. 8 pm. $15; $7 children under 12.

Rhode Island Songwriters Association: Daniel Chase and Ana Malozzi, folk and acoustic rock, Greenwich Hotel, 162 Main St., East Greenwich. 884-4200. 8:30-11:30 pm. No cover.

Rock-A-Blues, rock, American Legion Post 10, 830 Willett Ave., Riverside. 433-9859. 8:30 pm.

The Senders, rock, Nostalgia, 557 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 467-8998, www.nostalgiari.com. 9 pm-1 am.

Martin Sexton, rock, Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Ave., Boston. (866) 448-7849, www.livenation.com. 7:30 pm. $26, $32.

Steve Smith and the Nakeds, rhythm and blues, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Atrium Lounge, Route 2, Mashantucket, Conn. (800) 200-2882, www.foxwoods.com. 9 pm. No cover.

The Smokin' Toads, rock, All-American Bar and Grille, 7570 Post Rd., North Kingstown. 294-3649, www.allamericanbarandgrille.com. 9 pm-1 am.

Those Guys and 10-Folds, rock, J.R.'s Bourbon Street Rock House, Mardi Gras Multi Club and Johnny Bahama's Complex, 1500 Oaklawn Ave., Cranston. 463-3080. 9 pm-1 am.

Jeri Verdi and Her Heavy Friends, rock, Eddie's 529 Club, 529 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 941-9423, www.eddies529club.net. 9 pm. No cover.

Vintage Soul, pop, Camille's, 71 Bradford St. (off Atwells Avenue), Providence. 751-4812. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

Wizdom, pop, Wharf Tavern, 215 Water St., Warren. 245-5043. 8 pm-midnight.

DEC. 13

The Vini Ames Trio, jazz, swing, pop and rhythm and blues, Luciano's Restaurant, 800 Washington St., Wrentham, Mass. (508) 384-3050. 7 pm.

Back 2 Back, pop, Rosie's Lounge, 731 Airport Rd., Warwick. 921-2242. 9 pm-1 am.

The John Badessa Trio, jazz, Side Bar and Grill, 127 Dorrance St., Providence. 421-7200. 6-10 pm.

The Bandstand Revue, oldies and swing, Merrill Lounge, 535 North Broadway, East Providence. 434-9742. 9 pm.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, swing, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun Boulevard (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. No cover. Christmas show.

Brass Attack, pop, Bovi's Town Tavern, 287 Taunton Ave., East Providence. 434-9670. 9 pm-1 am.

Cool Beans, rock, Nostalgia, 557 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 467-8998, www.nostalgiari.com. 9 pm-1 am.

The Kevin Crandall Band, blues, Dogwatch Cafe, Dodson's Marina, 194 Water St., Stonington Borough, Conn. 9 pm. No cover.

Dirty Deeds, tribute to AC/DC, J.R.'s Bourbon Street Rock House, Mardi Gras Multi Club and Johnny Bahama's Complex, 1500 Oaklawn Ave., Cranston. 463-3080. 9 pm-1 am.

The E-Water Band, pop, The Hi-Hat, 3 Davol Square, Providence. 453-6500, www.thehihat.com. 9 pm-1 am.

F Bomb, rock, Mulhearn's Pub, 507 North Broadway, East Providence. 438-9292. 9:30 pm.

4 A Cross, Christian and rock, The Upper Room, 2nd Floor, 1221 Main St., West Warwick. 823-5330, www.theupperroomri.org. 7 pm. Free-will donation.

Full Circle, rock, Ball's Sports Bar and Grill, 198 Putnam Pike (Route 44), Johnston. 231-4676, www.ballsri.com. 9 pm. No cover.

Jaded, oldies, Bella Vista Restaurant, Elm Street, North Attleboro. (401) 808-9165. 9 pm-1 am.

Dan Lilley and Scatman, rock, Eddie's 529 Club, 529 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 941-9423, www.eddies529club.net. 9 pm. No cover.

Lookin' Back, oldies, Wharf Tavern, 215 Water St., Warren. 245-5043. 8 pm-midnight.

Joanne Lurgio, folk and acoustic rock, Bentley's Tavern, 92 Hartford Pike (Routes 6 and 116), North Scituate. 934-6400. 8-11 pm.

Mainbreak, rock, 133 Club, 29 Warren Ave., East Providence. 438-1330. 9 pm-1 am. No cover.

Mannheim Steamroller, holiday tunes, Foxwoods Resort Casino, MGM Grand Theater, Route 2, Mashantucket, Conn. (800) 200-2882, www.foxwoods.com. 9 pm. $39-$99.

New Generation featuring Mike Gaspar, rock and oldies, VFW Post, Bedford Street, Fall River. 9 pm-1 am.

New York Minute, rock, South County Tavern & Grill, 570 Nooseneck Hill Rd. (Route 3), Exeter. 397-0002. 9:30 pm-midnight.

Tony Orlando, pop, Mohegan Sun, Cabaret, Mohegan Sun Boulevard (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. $40. Holiday celebration.

Rock-A-Blues, rock, Celtic Pub, 755 Broadway, Pawtucket. 726-0990. 9pm.

Garnet Rogers and Miss Tess, folk, Vanilla Bean Cafe, Routes 44, 169 and 97, Pomfret, Conn. (860) 928-1562, www.vanillabeancafe.com. 8 pm. $17.

Ronnie Sands and Lu-Ann Dutra, pop and oldies, Cucina Mista, 455 Main St., East Greenwich. 398-2900. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

Steve Smith and the Nakeds, rhythm and blues, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Atrium Lounge, Route 2, Mashantucket, Conn. (800) 200-2882, www.foxwoods.com. 9 pm. No cover.

The Smokin' Toads, rock, All-American Bar and Grille, 7570 Post Rd., North Kingstown. 294-3649, www.allamericanbarandgrille.com. 9 pm-1 am.

The Steve Show, rock, Pitcher's Pub, 80 Manville Hill Rd., Cumberland. 658-0058. 8:30 pm-midnight.

Take Cover, rock, The Rhino Bar and Grille, 337 Thames St., Newport. 846-0707. 10 pm-1 am.

Gina Wesley, pop, Camille's, 71 Bradford St. (off Atwells Avenue), Providence. 751-4812. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

What Matters, rock, Gillary's Tavern, 198 Thames St., Bristol. 253-2012. 9:30 pm.

Neil Young, Wilco and Everest, rock, DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester. (401) 331-2211, www.ticketmaster.com. 7 pm. $51.25-$251.25.

DEC. 14

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, swing, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun Boulevard (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 7 pm. No cover. Christmas show.

Brother to Brother, pop, 133 Club, 29 Warren Ave., East Providence. 438-1330. 7:30 pm. No cover.

Raul Malo, country, Showcase Live, Patriot Place, Route 1, Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.showcaselive.com, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. $30, $57.

Shawnn Monteiro, Mac Chrupcala, Alan Bernstein and Artie Cabral, jazz, Atlantic Beach Club, 53 Purgatory Rd., Middletown. 847-2750. 3-7 pm.

Tony Orlando, pop, Mohegan Sun, Cabaret, Mohegan Sun Boulevard (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 3 pm. $40. Holiday celebration.

Princess and the P, blues and jazz, Snub's, 887 North Main St., Providence. 831-5890. 6-10 pm.

Steve Smith and the Nakeds, rhythm and blues, Fat Boy Bills, 31 Central St., Milford, Mass. (508) 643-0201. 9 pm.

DEC. 15

The John Allmark 16 Piece Jazz Orchestra, Bovi's Town Tavern, 287 Taunton Ave., East Providence. 434-9670. 9 pm.

The Joe Parillo Big Band, jazz, North Beach Club, 79 Boston Neck Rd. (Route 1A), Narragansett. 7:30-9:30 pm.

DEC. 16

Dancing Nancy, tribute to Dave Matthews and rock, Gillary's Tavern, 198 Thames St., Bristol. 253-2012. 9:30 pm.

The Hi-Hat Trio with Bob Mainelli, jazz, The Hi-Hat, 3 Davol Square, Providence. 453-6500, www.thehihat.com. 7-11 pm.

DEC. 17

Rudy D'Agostino (of The Rock), acoustic rock, Ri-Ra, 50 Exchange Terrace, Providence. 272-1953. 9:30 pm-1:30 am. No cover.

Dacoda and Furlong, rock, J.R.'s Bourbon Street Rock House, Mardi Gras Multi Club and Johnny Bahama's Complex, 1500 Oaklawn Ave., Cranston. 463-3080. 9 pm-1 am.

Prizm, rock, Bentley's Tavern, 92 Hartford Pike (Routes 6 and 116), North Scituate. 934-6400. 7-10 pm.

DEC. 18

Steve Burke, jazz, Cantina di Marco, 405 Mendon Rd., Cumberland. 722-4170. 7-11 pm.

Mark Cutler and Friends, rock, Nick-A-Nees, 75 South St., Providence. 861-7290. 9 pm.

East Side Horns and Mac Odom and Chill, rhythm and blues and Motown, The Hi-Hat, 3 Davol Square, Providence. 453-6500, www.thehihat.com. 8 pm-midnight.

Kevin Herchen, rock, Doherty's East Ave. Pub, 342 East Ave., Pawtucket. 725-9520. 8:30 pm.

Hot Like Fire, reggae, The Rhino Bar and Grille, 337 Thames St., Newport. 846-0707. 10 pm-1 am.

Lotus-Land and Mind of Ein, rock, J.R.'s Bourbon Street Rock House, Mardi Gras Multi Club and Johnny Bahama's Complex, 1500 Oaklawn Ave., Cranston. 463-3080. 9 pm-1 am.

Rhode Island Songwriters Association: Heather Rose and the Drama, folk and rock, Greenwich Hotel, 162 Main St., East Greenwich. 884-4200. 8:30-11:30 pm. No cover.

Rock-A-Blues, rock, 133 Club, 29 Warren Ave., East Providence. 438-1330. 9 pm-1 am. No cover.

DEC. 19

Backlash, rock, Nostalgia, 557 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 467-8998, www.nostalgiari.com. 9 pm-1 am.

The Bandstand Revue, oldies and swing, Tri-City Elks Lodge #14, 1915 West Shore Rd., Warwick. 737-9510. 8:30 pm-12:30 am. Benefit for Elks charities.

Black & White, rhythm and blues, Rusty's, 44B Wave Ave., Middletown. 846-8141. 9 pm.

Braman's Lane, rock, The Rhino Bar and Grille, 337 Thames St., Newport. 846-0707. 10 pm-1 am.

Draw the Line, tribute to Aerosmith, Showcase Live, Patriot Place, Route 1, Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.showcaselive.com, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. $5 advance; $10 day of show.

Gary “Guitar” Gramolini and the Grinders, acoustic rock and blues, Oak Hill Tavern, 565 Tower Hill Rd. (Route 1), North Kingstown. 294-3282. 9 pm-1 am. No cover.

Gwar, Kingdom of Sorrow and Toxic Holocaust, rock, Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel, 79 Washington St., Providence. 331-5876, 272-5876, www.etix.com. 8:30 pm. $18 advance; $22 day of show.

Greg Hodde's Blue Reign, rock, Mulhearn's Pub, 507 North Broadway, East Providence. 438-9292. 9:30 pm.

The Kulprits, rock, Gillary's Tavern, 198 Thames St., Bristol. 253-2012. 9:30 pm.

Loose Change, rock, Char's Bar and Grille, 812 Putnam Pike (Route 44), Chepachet. 710-7778. 9:30 pm-1 am.

Mac Odom and Chill, rhythm and blues and Motown, Camille's, 71 Bradford St. (off Atwells Avenue), Providence. 751-4812. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

Out of Hiding (formerly Holy Fire), Christian and rock, t.G.i.f. Coffeehouse, Bethany Village Church, 516 Newport Ave., South Attleboro. (508) 761-7698, www.tgifcoffeehouse.com. 7-10 pm. Donations welcome. Benefit for Christy Mendes, who has leukemia.

Party 105's Grand Freestyle Spectacular: Stevie B., Lisa Lisa, Brenda K. Starr, Judy Torres Nayobe and Gabriel Antonio, hip-hop and rhythm and blues, Foxwoods Resort Casino, MGM Grand Theater, Route 2, Mashantucket, Conn. (800) 200-2882, www.foxwoods.com. 9 pm. $55-$105.

Rock-A-Blues, rock, Bovi's Town Tavern, 287 Taunton Ave., East Providence. 434-9670. 9 pm-1 am.

Kenny Rogers, country, Mohegan Sun, Arena, Mohegan Sun Boulevard (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. $35. Christmas show.

Rumors, pop, Rosie's Lounge, 731 Airport Rd., Warwick. 921-2242. 9 pm-1 am.

The Smokin' Toads, rock, Ball's Sports Bar and Grill, 198 Putnam Pike (Route 44), Johnston. 231-4676, www.ballsri.com. 9 pm.

Ronnie Spector, oldies and rock, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun Boulevard (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. No cover. Christmas show.

Those Guys, rock, J.R.'s Bourbon Street Rock House, Mardi Gras Multi Club and Johnny Bahama's Complex, 1500 Oaklawn Ave., Cranston. 463-3080. 9 pm-1 am.

Top Priority, funk, The Hi-Hat, 3 Davol Square, Providence. 453-6500, www.thehihat.com. 9 pm-1 am.

Triad featuring Jennifer Mainelli, pop, Wharf Tavern, 215 Water St., Warren. 245-5043. 8 pm-midnight.

DEC. 20

The Atwater-Donnelly Duo, folk, Vanilla Bean Cafe, Routes 44, 169 and 97, Pomfret, Conn. (860) 928-1562, www.vanillabeancafe.com. 8 pm. $15.

The John Badessa Trio, jazz, Side Bar and Grill, 127 Dorrance St., Providence. 421-7200. 6-10 pm.

The Big Payback, pop, Wharf Tavern, 215 Water St., Warren. 245-5043. 8 pm-midnight.

Fishel Bresler and Shelley Katsh, klezmer and Hassidic, Brooklyn Coffee Tea House, 209 Douglas Ave., Providence. 575-2284, www.brooklyncoffeeteahouse.com. 8-10 pm. $9.

Tom Conte, oldies, Elks Lodge #2359, 326 Farnum Pike (Route 104), Smithfield. 231-5260, 231-9820. 7:30-11:30 pm. No cover.

The Domestics, rock, Gillary's Tavern, 198 Thames St., Bristol. 253-2012. 9:30 pm.

Endlis Rhode, rock, Nostalgia, 557 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 467-8998, www.nostalgiari.com. 9 pm-1 am.

Full Circle, rock, Rusty's, 44B Wave Ave., Middletown. 846-8141. 9 pm. No cover.

The Joe Gionti Group, pop and swing, Luciano's Restaurant, 800 Washington St., Wrentham, Mass. (508) 384-3050. 7:30 pm.

Herman's Hermits with Peter Noone, pop rock, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun Boulevard (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. No cover.

Jeri and the Jeepsters, rock, 133 Club, 29 Warren Ave., East Providence. 438-1330. 9 pm-1 am. No cover.

JesseJack'son, pop and rock, Mozzarella's Italian Grill and Bar, 5702 Post Rd., East Greenwich. 884-1009. 6:30-10 pm.

The Martini Brothers, rock, Rock's Bar, 451 Prospect St., Pawtucket. 726-8988. 8:30 pm-12:30 am. Christmas party.

Aine Minogue, folk, Common Fence Point Community Hall, 933 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth. 683-5085, www.commonfencemusic.org. 8 pm. $20. Annual Winter Solstice Concert.

Missing Element, rock, The Rhino Bar and Grille, 337 Thames St., Newport. 846-0707. 10 pm-1 am.

Pulse of Boston, pop, The Hi-Hat, 3 Davol Square, Providence. 453-6500, www.thehihat.com. 9 pm-1 am.

Separate Ways, tribute to Journey, and Outnumbered, rock, J.R.'s Bourbon Street Rock House, Mardi Gras Multi Club and Johnny Bahama's Complex, 1500 Oaklawn Ave., Cranston. 463-3080. 9 pm-1 am.

Ronnie Spector, rock and pop, Showcase Live, Patriot Place, Route 1, Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.showcaselive.com, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. $20 advance; $30 day of show. Christmas show.

Steadfast featuring members of Grace Gospel Worship Team, Christian, The Upper Room, 2nd Floor, 1221 Main St., West Warwick. 823-5330, www.theupperroomri.org. 7 pm. Free-will donation.

The Steve Show, rock, Cantina di Marco, 405 Mendon Rd., Cumberland. 722-4170. 7:30-10:30 pm.

Vintage Soul, pop, Camille's, 71 Bradford St. (off Atwells Avenue), Providence. 751-4812. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

What Matters, rock, Bovi's Town Tavern, 287 Taunton Ave., East Providence. 434-9670. 9 pm-1 am.

DEC. 21

The Bandstand Revue, oldies and swing, Twin River, Lighthouse Bar, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln. 723-3200, (877) 827-4837, www.twinriver.com. 2-6 pm. No cover. 18+.

The Baker Brothers Jazz Trio, Haruki East, 172 Wayland Ave., Providence. 223-0332. 6-8 pm. No cover.

Lou Christie, pop, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun Boulevard (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 7 pm. No cover.

Mac Odom and Chill, rhythm and blues and Motown, Rosie's Lounge, 731 Airport Rd., Warwick. 921-2242. 7 pm. $15. Christmas party.

Mike Renzi, Mac Chrupcala, Alan Bernstein and Artie Cabral, jazz, Atlantic Beach Club, 53 Purgatory Rd., Middletown. 847-2750. 3-7 pm.

Vintage Soul, pop, 133 Club, 29 Warren Ave., East Providence. 438-1330. 7:30 pm. No cover.

DEC. 22

The John Allmark 16 Piece Jazz Orchestra, Bovi's Town Tavern, 287 Taunton Ave., East Providence. 434-9670. 9 pm.

The Joe Parillo Big Band, jazz, North Beach Club, 79 Boston Neck Rd. (Route 1A), Narragansett. 7:30-9:30 pm.

DEC. 23

Dancing Nancy, tribute to Dave Matthews and rock, Gillary's Tavern, 198 Thames St., Bristol. 253-2012. 9:30 pm.

The Hi-Hat Trio with Brenda Padula, jazz, The Hi-Hat, 3 Davol Square, Providence. 453-6500, www.thehihat.com. 7-11 pm.

DEC. 26

The Vini Ames Trio, jazz, swing, pop and rhythm and blues, Luciano's Restaurant, 800 Washington St., Wrentham, Mass. (508) 384-3050. 7 pm.

Steve Anthony and Persuasion, rock and pop, Bovi's Town Tavern, 287 Taunton Ave., East Providence. 434-9670. 9 pm-1 am.

Backlash, rock, J.R.'s Bourbon Street Rock House, Mardi Gras Multi Club and Johnny Bahama's Complex, 1500 Oaklawn Ave., Cranston. 463-3080. 9 pm-1 am.

The Bandstand Revue, oldies and swing, Rosie's Lounge, 731 Airport Rd., Warwick. 921-2242. 9 pm-1 am.

Classic Albums Live: Jimi Hendrix' Are You Experienced, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun Boulevard (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. No cover.

The Kevin Crandall Band, blues, Dogwatch Cafe, Dodson's Marina, 194 Water St., Stonington Borough, Conn. 9 pm. No cover.

The Criminals, rock, Gillary's Tavern, 198 Thames St., Bristol. 253-2012. 9:30 pm.

Front & Center, pop, The Hi-Hat, 3 Davol Square, Providence. 453-6500, www.thehihat.com. 9 pm-1 am.

Full Circle, rock, Cathay Pearl, 2416 GAR Highway (Routes 6 and 136), Swansea. (508) 379-1188. 9:30 pm. No cover.

Colby James, pop, Wharf Tavern, 215 Water St., Warren. 245-5043. 8 pm-midnight.

The Luv-N-Country Band, country, VFW Post 611, 82 Ingell St., Taunton, Mass. (508) 824-9064. 8 pm-midnight.

Mac Odom and Chill, rhythm and blues and Motown, Camille's, 71 Bradford St. (off Atwells Avenue), Providence. 751-4812. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

O'Doyle Rules, rock, The Rhino Bar and Grille, 337 Thames St., Newport. 846-0707. 10 pm-1 am.

Rock-A-Blues, rock, Mulhearn's Pub, 507 North Broadway, East Providence. 438-9292. 9:30 pm.

Us, rock, Nostalgia, 557 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 467-8998, www.nostalgiari.com. 9 pm-1 am.

Ben Vereen, jazz, Mohegan Sun, Cabaret, Mohegan Sun Boulevard (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. $40.

DEC. 27

The Vini Ames Trio, jazz, swing, pop and rhythm and blues, Luciano's Restaurant, 800 Washington St., Wrentham, Mass. (508) 384-3050. 7 pm.

Bad Boys, tribute to Whitesnake, and Something Else, rock, J.R.'s Bourbon Street Rock House, Mardi Gras Multi Club and Johnny Bahama's Complex, 1500 Oaklawn Ave., Cranston. 463-3080. 9 pm-1 am.

The John Badessa Trio, jazz, Side Bar and Grill, 127 Dorrance St., Providence. 421-7200. 6-10 pm.

The Bandstand Revue, oldies and swing, Wharf Tavern, 215 Water St., Warren. 245-5043. 8 pm-midnight.

The Brew, rock, Showcase Live, Patriot Place, Route 1, Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.showcaselive.com, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. No cover.

Brother to Brother, pop, Rosie's Lounge, 731 Airport Rd., Warwick. 921-2242. 9 pm-1 am.

Steve Burke, jazz, Conversations, 441 Forge Rd., East Greenwich. 884-5868. 7-11 pm.

Endlis Rhode, rock and blues, Fitzpatrick's Pub, 1145 Park Ave., Cranston. 943-8368. 9 pm.

F Bomb, rock, Nostalgia, 557 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 467-8998, www.nostalgiari.com. 9 pm-1 am.

Full Circle, rock, Cathay Pearl, 2416 GAR Highway (Routes 6 and 136), Swansea. (508) 379-1188. 9:30 pm. No cover.

Mike Gordon, rock, Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel, 79 Washington St., Providence. 331-5876, 272-5876, www.etix.com. 7 pm. $22 advance; $25 day of show.

Gary “Guitar” Gramolini and the Grinders, rock and blues, C.C. O'Brien's, 8 Mechanic St., Stonington, Conn. (860) 599-2034, www.ccobriens.com. 9 pm.

Erik Narwhal and the Manatees, rock and rhythm and blues, Bank Street Cafe, 639 Bank St., New London, Conn. (860) 444-1444, www.bankstreetcafe.com. 9 pm.

New Image with Al Newton and Earl White, pop, The Hi-Hat, 3 Davol Square, Providence. 453-6500, www.thehihat.com. 9 pm-1 am.

The O'Tooles, rock, The Rhino Bar and Grille, 337 Thames St., Newport. 846-0707. 10 pm-1 am.

Phenix Ave., acoustic rock and pop, Half Moon, 1650 Nooseneck Hill Rd., Coventry. 615-7880, www.halfmoondining.com. 9:30 pm-1 am. No cover.

Rizzz, rock, Bovi's Town Tavern, 287 Taunton Ave., East Providence. 434-9670. 9 pm-1 am.

Rock-A-Blues, rock, 133 Club, 29 Warren Ave., East Providence. 438-1330. 9 pm-1 am. No cover.

Ronnie Sands and Mary Lou, pop and oldies, Camille's, 71 Bradford St. (off Atwells Avenue), Providence. 751-4812. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

The Smokin' Toads, rock, Corinne's Restaurant and Lounge, 67 Garrity St., Pawtucket. 725-4260. 9 pm.

Starship with Mickey Thomas, rock, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun Boulevard (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8, 10 pm. No cover.

Johnny T, oldies, Elks Lodge #2359, 326 Farnum Pike (Route 104), Smithfield. 231-5260, 231-9820. 7:30-11:30 pm. No cover.

Those Guys, rock, Gillary's Tavern, 198 Thames St., Bristol. 253-2012. 9:30 pm.

Ben Vereen, jazz, Mohegan Sun, Cabaret, Mohegan Sun Boulevard (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. $40.

DEC. 28

John Allmark, Mac Chrupcala, Alan Bernstein and Artie Cabral, jazz, Atlantic Beach Club, 53 Purgatory Rd., Middletown. 847-2750. 3-7 pm.

Brother to Brother, pop, 133 Club, 29 Warren Ave., East Providence. 438-1330. 7:30 pm. No cover.

John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band, rock, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun Boulevard (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 7 pm. No cover.

Ben Vereen, jazz, Mohegan Sun, Cabaret, Mohegan Sun Boulevard (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 3 pm. $40.

DEC. 29

The John Allmark 16 Piece Jazz Orchestra, Bovi's Town Tavern, 287 Taunton Ave., East Providence. 434-9670. 9 pm.

The Joe Parillo Big Band, jazz, North Beach Club, 79 Boston Neck Rd. (Route 1A), Narragansett. 7:30-9:30 pm.

DEC. 30

Dancing Nancy, tribute to Dave Matthews and rock, Gillary's Tavern, 198 Thames St., Bristol. 253-2012. 9:30 pm.

The Hi-Hat Trio and The World Premier Band, jazz and rhythm and blues, The Hi-Hat, 3 Davol Square, Providence. 453-6500, www.thehihat.com. 7-11 pm.

Hip-Hop Harry, hip-hop, Showcase Live, Patriot Place, Route 1, Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.showcaselive.com, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. $20 advance; $70 four pack. Holiday show.

DEC. 31

The Boogie Wonder Band, disco, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun Boulevard (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 7, 11 pm. No cover.

Steve Burke, jazz, European Cafe, 645 Douglas Pike (Route 7), Smithfield. 349-4200. 8 pm-1 am.

Cheap Service, rock, Nostalgia, 557 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 467-8998, www.nostalgiari.com. 9 pm-1 am.

Dirty Deeds, tribute to AC/DC, J.R.'s Bourbon Street Rock House, Mardi Gras Multi Club and Johnny Bahama's Complex, 1500 Oaklawn Ave., Cranston. 463-3080. 9 pm-1 am.

Earth, Wind & Fire, jazz and fusion, Foxwoods Resort Casino, MGM Grand Theater, Route 2, Mashantucket, Conn. (800) 200-2882, www.foxwoods.com. 10:30 pm. $60-$95.

Daryl Hall & John Oates, pop rock, Mohegan Sun, Arena, Mohegan Sun Boulevard (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. $55-$90.

Jeri and the Jeepsters, rock, 133 Club, 29 Warren Ave., East Providence. 438-1330. 9 pm-1 am. No cover.

The Luv-N-Country Band, country, Fraternal Order of Eagles, 826 Main St., West Warwick. 823-7563. 8 pm-midnight. $25; $40 couple, includes buffet, noise makers and champagne toast.

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, ska, Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel, 79 Washington St., Providence. 331-5876, 272-5876, www.etix.com. 9 pm. $30; $40 reserved.

The James Montgomery Band and The Uptown Horns, blues, Showcase Live, Patriot Place, Route 1, Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.showcaselive.com, www.ticketmaster.com. 9 pm. $35; $75 includes meal.

New Generation featuring Mike Gaspar, rock and oldies, Oriental Pearl, 576 State Rd. (Route 6), Westport. (508) 675-1501. 8:30 pm-1 am.

Mac Odom and Chill, rhythm and blues and Motown, Camille's, 71 Bradford St. (off Atwells Avenue), Providence. 751-4812. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

Rock-A-Blues, rock, Bovi's Town Tavern, 287 Taunton Ave., East Providence. 434-9670. 9 pm-1 am.

Rumors, pop, Rosie's Lounge, 731 Airport Rd., Warwick. 921-2242. 7 pm. $30 includes buffet.

What Matters, rock, Gillary's Tavern, 198 Thames St., Bristol. 253-2012. 9:30 pm.

Wild Nites, rock, The Rhino Bar and Grille, 337 Thames St., Newport. 846-0707. 10 pm-1 am.

JAN. 1

Rory and the Blues Hounds, rhythm and blues, 133 Club, 29 Warren Ave., East Providence. 438-1330. 9 pm-1 am. No cover.

JAN. 2

Bob Thompson, Christian and praise, t.G.i.f. Coffeehouse, Bethany Village Church, 516 Newport Ave., South Attleboro. (508) 761-7698, www.tgifcoffeehouse.com. 7-10 pm. Donations welcome. Benefit for Christy Mendes, who has leukemia.

What Matters, rock, J.R.'s Bourbon Street Rock House, Mardi Gras Multi Club and Johnny Bahama's Complex, 1500 Oaklawn Ave., Cranston. 463-3080. 9 pm-1 am.

JAN. 3

Chase and Outnumbered, rock, J.R.'s Bourbon Street Rock House, Mardi Gras Multi Club and Johnny Bahama's Complex, 1500 Oaklawn Ave., Cranston. 463-3080. 9 pm-1 am.

Ronnie Sands and Lu-Ann Dutra, pop and oldies, Cucina Mista, 455 Main St., East Greenwich. 398-2900. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

JAN. 4

The Baker Brothers Jazz Trio, Haruki East, 172 Wayland Ave., Providence. 223-0332. 6-8 pm. No cover.

JAN. 8

Mark Cutler and Friends, rock, Doherty's East Ave. Pub, 342 East Ave., Pawtucket. 725-9520. 8:30 pm.

Edwin McCain, rock, Showcase Live, Patriot Place, Route 1, Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.showcaselive.com, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. $20, $45.

JAN. 9

The Bronson Arroyo Band, rock, Showcase Live, Patriot Place, Route 1, Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.showcaselive.com, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. $25.

Nothin But Jesus, Christian and rock, t.G.i.f. Coffeehouse, Bethany Village Church, 516 Newport Ave., South Attleboro. (508) 761-7698, www.tgifcoffeehouse.com. 7-10 pm. Donations welcome. Benefit for Christy Mendes, who has leukemia.

Till We Die, Crimson Bile and Anger Rising, rock, Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel, 79 Washington St., Providence. 331-5876, 272-5876, www.etix.com. 7 pm. $20 advance; $22 day of show.

JAN. 11

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, swing, Showcase Live, Patriot Place, Route 1, Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.showcaselive.com, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. $25 advance; $30 day of show.

JAN. 15

The Fabulous Thunderbirds, blues, Showcase Live, Patriot Place, Route 1, Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.showcaselive.com, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. $25, $50.

Eric Fontana, rock, Doherty's East Ave. Pub, 342 East Ave., Pawtucket. 725-9520. 8:30 pm.

JAN. 16

Olive Tree Ministries, messianic Jewish worship, t.G.i.f. Coffeehouse, Bethany Village Church, 516 Newport Ave., South Attleboro. (508) 761-7698, www.tgifcoffeehouse.com. 7-10 pm. Donations welcome. Benefit for Christy Mendes, who has leukemia.

Rocky Hollow and Three Tall Pines, bluegrass, Peeptoad Coffeehouse, North Foster Baptist Church, 81 East Killingly Rd., Foster. 647-3105, www.fosteringArts.org. 8 pm. $15; $7 children under 12.

JAN. 17

Billy Ray Cyrus, country, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Fox Theater, Route 2, Mashantucket, Conn. (800) 200-2882, www.foxwoods.com. 9 pm. $45, $55.

A Gathering of Fiddlers and Fishermen (10th Annual), sea shanties, Common Fence Point Community Hall, 933 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth. 683-5085, www.commonfencemusic.org. 8 pm. $12.

Steve Winwood, rock, Foxwoods Resort Casino, MGM Grand Theater, Route 2, Mashantucket, Conn. (800) 200-2882, www.foxwoods.com. 9 pm. $30-$50.

JAN. 18

The Baker Brothers Jazz Trio, Haruki East, 172 Wayland Ave., Providence. 223-0332. 6-8 pm. No cover.

Bowzer's Ultimate Doo-Wop Party Volume VIII: Jay Black, Gene Chandler, Charlie Thomas' Drifters, Jay Siegel and the Tokens, Shirley Alston Reeves, Larry Chance and the Earls, The harptones, Carol Connors, The Shades of Blue, John Kuse and the Excellents and Bowzer and the Stingrays featuring Bowzer Jr. and Kid Kyle, oldies, Mohegan Sun, Arena, Mohegan Sun Boulevard (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 3 pm. $25, $35.

JAN. 22

Tommy Gardner, rock, Doherty's East Ave. Pub, 342 East Ave., Pawtucket. 725-9520. 8:30 pm.

JAN. 23

Mark Cipriano and the Good News Rhythm and Blues Band, Christian and rhythm and blues, t.G.i.f. Coffeehouse, Bethany Village Church, 516 Newport Ave., South Attleboro. (508) 761-7698, www.tgifcoffeehouse.com. 7-10 pm. Donations welcome. Benefit for Christy Mendes, who has leukemia.

Dwele, rhythm and blues and soul, Showcase Live, Patriot Place, Route 1, Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.showcaselive.com, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. $18 advance; $20 day of show.

JAN. 24

The Robert Crandall Band, blues, C.C. O'Brien's, 8 Mechanic St., Stonington, Conn. (860) 599-2034, www.ccobriens.com. 9:30 pm.

John Gorka, folk, Common Fence Point Community Hall, 933 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth. 683-5085, www.commonfencemusic.org. 8 pm. $25.

Paul Hoffman, jazz, East Greenwich Free Library, 82 Peirce St., East Greenwich. 884-9510. Love songs from the swing era. 2 pm.

Zen Tricksters, tribute to The Grateful Dead, Showcase Live, Patriot Place, Route 1, Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.showcaselive.com, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. $12 advance; $15 day of show.

JAN. 28

The Marshall Tucker Band, southern rock, Showcase Live, Patriot Place, Route 1, Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.showcaselive.com, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. $25 advance; $29 day of show.

JAN. 30

God's Choice, Christian and praise, t.G.i.f. Coffeehouse, Bethany Village Church, 516 Newport Ave., South Attleboro. (508) 761-7698, www.tgifcoffeehouse.com. 7-10 pm. Donations welcome. Benefit for Christy Mendes, who has leukemia.

JAN. 31

The Atwater-Donnelly Duo, folk, Stone Church Coffee House, First Congregational Church, 280 High St., Bristol. 253-7288. 7:30 pm. $15.

Fishel Bresler and Shelley Katsh, klezmer and Hassidic, Brooklyn Coffee Tea House, 209 Douglas Ave., Providence. 575-2284, www.brooklyncoffeeteahouse.com. 8-10 pm. $9.

Jaded, oldies, Sogno Ristorante and Bar, 961 Dyer Ave., Cranston. 946-3335. 9 pm-1 am.

The Roots, hip-hop, Showcase Live, Patriot Place, Route 1, Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.showcaselive.com, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. $37.50 advance; $57.50 VIP.

FEB. 1

The Baker Brothers Jazz Trio, Haruki East, 172 Wayland Ave., Providence. 223-0332. 6-8 pm. No cover.

FEB. 6

Jaded, oldies, Half Moon, 1650 Nooseneck Hill Rd., Coventry. 615-7880, www.halfmoondining.com. 9:30 pm-1 am.

Jewel, pop and country, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Fox Theater, Route 2, Mashantucket, Conn. (800) 200-2882, www.foxwoods.com. 8 pm. $35, $45.

John Legend and Estelle, rhythm and blues, Foxwoods Resort Casino, MGM Grand Theater, Route 2, Mashantucket, Conn. (800) 200-2882, www.foxwoods.com. 9 pm. $40-$60.

FEB. 7

Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams, folk, Common Fence Point Community Hall, 933 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth. 683-5085, www.commonfencemusic.org. 8 pm. $2.

FEB. 13

Jaded, oldies, Sogno Ristorante and Bar, 961 Dyer Ave., Cranston. 946-3335. 9 pm-1 am.

FEB. 14

Kid Rock, rock, country and pop, Foxwoods Resort Casino, MGM Grand Theater, Route 2, Mashantucket, Conn. (800) 200-2882, www.foxwoods.com. 7 pm. $80-$125.

FEB. 15

The Baker Brothers Jazz Trio, Haruki East, 172 Wayland Ave., Providence. 223-0332. 6-8 pm. No cover.

FEB. 19

Gipsy Kings, world, Foxwoods Resort Casino, MGM Grand Theater, Route 2, Mashantucket, Conn. (800) 200-2882, www.foxwoods.com. 7 pm. $80-$125.

FEB. 20

River Heart, Celtic, Peeptoad Coffeehouse, North Foster Baptist Church, 81 East Killingly Rd., Foster. 647-3105, www.fosteringArts.org. 8 pm. $15; $7 children under 12.

FEB. 21

Blackstreet, rhythm and blues, Showcase Live, Patriot Place, Route 1, Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.showcaselive.com, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. $25 advance; $30 day of show.

Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill, folk, Common Fence Point Community Hall, 933 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth. 683-5085, www.commonfencemusic.org. 8 pm. $25.

FEB. 24

Buckwheat Zydeco, zydeco, Showcase Live, Patriot Place, Route 1, Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.showcaselive.com, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. $25 advance; $30 day of show.

FEB. 27

Toad the Wet Sprocket, rock, Showcase Live, Patriot Place, Route 1, Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.showcaselive.com, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. $30 advance; $35 day of show.

FEB. 28

Fishel Bresler and Shelley Katsh, klezmer and Hassidic, Brooklyn Coffee Tea House, 209 Douglas Ave., Providence. 575-2284, www.brooklyncoffeeteahouse.com. 8-10 pm. $9.

Ebony Hillbillies, folk, Common Fence Point Community Hall, 933 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth. 683-5085, www.commonfencemusic.org. 8 pm. $30.

Jaded, oldies, Sogno Ristorante and Bar, 961 Dyer Ave., Cranston. 946-3335. 9 pm-1 am.

The Pegheads, bluegrass, Stone Church Coffee House, First Congregational Church, 280 High St., Bristol. 253-7288. 7:30 pm. $15.

Ronnie Sands and Lu-Ann Dutra, pop and oldies, Cucina Mista, 455 Main St., East Greenwich. 398-2900. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

MARCH 1

The Baker Brothers Jazz Trio, Haruki East, 172 Wayland Ave., Providence. 223-0332. 6-8 pm. No cover.

MARCH 5

The Robert Cray Band, blues, Showcase Live, Patriot Place, Route 1, Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.showcaselive.com, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. $38.50 advance; $40 day of show.

MARCH 8

Paul Hoffman, jazz, Peace Dale Branch Library, 1057 Kingstown Rd., Peace Dale. 783-4085. Love songs from the swing era. 2 pm.

MARCH 12

Leon Russell, country and blues, Showcase Live, Patriot Place, Route 1, Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.showcaselive.com, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. $25 advance; $30 day of show.

MARCH 14

Slide, folk, Common Fence Point Community Hall, 933 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth. 683-5085, www.commonfencemusic.org. 8 pm. $25.

MARCH 15

The Baker Brothers Jazz Trio, Haruki East, 172 Wayland Ave., Providence. 223-0332. 6-8 pm. No cover.

MARCH 20

The Gobshites with Jim VanGieson and Jennifer Cooke, Irish, Peeptoad Coffeehouse, North Foster Baptist Church, 81 East Killingly Rd., Foster. 647-3105, www.fosteringArts.org. 8 pm. $15; $7 children under 12.

MARCH 21

Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart, folk, Common Fence Point Community Hall, 933 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth. 683-5085, www.commonfencemusic.org. 8 pm. $20.

Seven Mary Three and Sponge, rock, Showcase Live, Patriot Place, Route 1, Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.showcaselive.com, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. $29 advance.

MARCH 28

The Robert Crandall Band, blues, C.C. O'Brien's, 8 Mechanic St., Stonington, Conn. (860) 599-2034, www.ccobriens.com. 9:30 pm.

Paul Geremia, blues, Stone Church Coffee House, First Congregational Church, 280 High St., Bristol. 253-7288. 7:30 pm. $15.

APRIL 4

Average White Band, funk and rhythm and blues, Showcase Live, Patriot Place, Route 1, Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.showcaselive.com, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. $25 advance.

The Wiyos, folk, Common Fence Point Community Hall, 933 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth. 683-5085, www.commonfencemusic.org. 8 pm. $20.

APRIL 12

The Baker Brothers Jazz Trio, Haruki East, 172 Wayland Ave., Providence. 223-0332. 6-8 pm. No cover.

APRIL 17

The Superchief Trio, blues, Peeptoad Coffeehouse, North Foster Baptist Church, 81 East Killingly Rd., Foster. 647-3105, www.fosteringArts.org. 8 pm. $15; $7 children under 12.

APRIL 18

Jerimoth Hill, gospel, Common Fence Point Community Hall, 933 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth. 683-5085, www.commonfencemusic.org. 8 pm. $20.

APRIL 25

Jon Campbell, folk, Stone Church Coffee House, First Congregational Church, 280 High St., Bristol. 253-7288. 7:30 pm. $5.

APRIL 26

The Baker Brothers Jazz Trio, Haruki East, 172 Wayland Ave., Providence. 223-0332. 6-8 pm. No cover.

MAY 2

Greg Trooper, folk, Common Fence Point Community Hall, 933 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth. 683-5085, www.commonfencemusic.org. 8 pm. $20.

MAY 9

Roy Book Binder, folk, Stone Soup Coffeehouse, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket. 921-5115, www.stonesoupcoffeehouse.com. 8 pm. $15.

Boys II Men, rhythm and blues and pop, Showcase Live, Patriot Place, Route 1, Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.showcaselive.com, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. $35 advance; $39 day of show.

Cheryl Wheeler, folk, Common Fence Point Community Hall, 933 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth. 683-5085, www.commonfencemusic.org. 8 pm. $28.

MAY 10

The Baker Brothers Jazz Trio, Haruki East, 172 Wayland Ave., Providence. 223-0332. 6-8 pm. No cover.

Jim Brickman, pop, Showcase Live, Patriot Place, Route 1, Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.showcaselive.com, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. $35 advance; $40 day of show.

MAY 16

James Thomas and The Waylander, folk and bluegrass, Stone Church Coffee House, First Congregational Church, 280 High St., Bristol. 253-7288. 7:30 pm. $12.50.

MAY 24

The Baker Brothers Jazz Trio, Haruki East, 172 Wayland Ave., Providence. 223-0332. 6-8 pm. No cover.

JUNE 5

Jaded, oldies, Half Moon, 1650 Nooseneck Hill Rd., Coventry. 615-7880, www.halfmoondining.com. 9:30 pm-1 am.

JUNE 7

The Baker Brothers Jazz Trio, Haruki East, 172 Wayland Ave., Providence. 223-0332. 6-8 pm. No cover.

OCT. 2

Jaded, oldies, Half Moon, 1650 Nooseneck Hill Rd., Coventry. 615-7880, www.halfmoondining.com. 9:30 pm-1 am.

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