Club calendar 2009

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Updated 11.19.09

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NOV. 19

Matty B, pop, Eleven Forty Nine East, 965 Fall River Ave., Seekonk. (508) 336-9411. 8 pm-midnight.

The Big River Band and All-Bro, rock, Mishnock Barn, 200 Mishnock Rd., West Greenwich. 397-3505, www.mishnockbarn.com. 7-11 pm. No cover.

Brother to Brother, pop, Two Jerks Pub and Grill, 446 Waterman Ave., East Providence. 434-4111. 9 pm-1 am.

Steve Burke, jazz, Encore (formerly North End Cafe), 1058 Charles St., North Providence. 726-4400. 6-10 pm.

Tony Cerbo, pop, Eleven Forty Nine, 1149 Division St., Warwick. 884-1149. 8 pm-midnight.

The Coastline Swing Band, Venice Restaurant and Banquet Center, 165 Shore Rd. (Route 1A), Westerly. 348-0055. 7:30-9:30 pm. No cover.

Mark Cutler and the Tiny String Band, folk, blues and rock, Greenwich Hotel, 162 Main St., East Greenwich. 884-4200. 9 pm-midnight. No cover.

Dancing Nancy, tribute to Dave Matthews and rock, Newport Blues Cafe, 286 Thames St., Newport. 841-5510, www.newportblues.com. 9:30 pm.

The French Connection Band, blues jam, Hi-Hat, 3 Davol Square, Providence. 453-6500, www.thehihat.com. 8:30 pm. $5; no cover with instrument.

JesseJack’son, acoustic rock, Doherty’s East Ave. Pub, 342 East Ave., Pawtucket. 725-9520. 8:30 pm. No cover.

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

The Mary Lou Trio featuring Billy Moretti and Ed Civito, pop, Rocco Italian Osteria, 181 George Washington Highway (Route 116), Smithfield. 231-4777. 6:30-9:30 pm.

Lynyrd Skynyrd and Rev Theory, southern rock, Mohegan Sun, Arena, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 7:30 pm. $45, $65.

Mark Markrush and the Hitmen, acoustic rock jam, Galway Bay Irish Pub, 158 South Bend St., Pawtucket. 722-1210. 9 pm-midnight.

Metric, Band of Skulls and Wild Light, rock, Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel, 79 Washington St., Providence. 331-5876, 272-5876, www.etix.com. 7 pm. $17.50 advance; $20 day of show.

Coco Montoya and Tommy Castro, blues, Showcase Live, 23 Patriot Place (Route 1), Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. $20.

The Next Movement, Motown and soul, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 7 pm. No cover.

Grace Potter and the Nocturnals and Brett Dennen, blues and rock, House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. (866) 448-7849, www.livenation.com. 8 pm. $25, $35.

Rhode Island Songwriters Association: Paul Pasch, Marjorie Thompson and Billy Mitchell, folk and acoustic rock, Barking Crab, 151 Swinburne Row, Newport. 846-2722. 7-10 pm. No cover.

Jason Ricci and New Blood, blues, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, www.chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 pm. $10.

Rory and the Hounds, rock and pop, 133 Club, 29 Warren Ave., East Providence. 438-1330. 8 pm-midnight. No cover.

2nd Avenue, rock, Cantina di Marco, 405 Mendon Rd., Cumberland. 722-4170. 7-10 pm.

Something Else, rock, City Side at River Falls, 74 South Main St., Woonsocket. 235-9026, www.riverfallscomplex.com. 9 pm.

Matt Thomas, rock, Good Times Pub Restaurant, 1668 Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland. 333-8828. 8 pm-midnight.

Trans Siberian Orchestra, Christmas rock, DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester. (866) 448-7849, www.livenation.com. 7:30 pm. $40.50-$62.50.

Tribeca, soul, Motown and disco, 39 West, 39 Phenix Ave., Cranston. 944-7770, www.39westri.com. 9 pm-1 am.

NOV. 20

The Vini Ames Duo, swing, pop and oldies, Crickets, 280 George Washington Highway (Route 116), Smithfield. 232-0300. 8 pm.

Steve Anthony and Persuasion, pop and rock, Eleven Forty Nine, 1149 Division St., Warwick. 884-1149. 8 pm-midnight.

Andre Arsenault, rock and pop, Sambar, 515 Thames St., Newport. 619-2505. 9 pm-midnight.

Matty B, pop, Newport Grand, 150 Admiral Kalbfus Blvd., Newport. 849-5000, www.newportgrand.com. 9 pm-12:30 am. No cover. 18+.

Band of Brothers, rock, Gillary’s Tavern, 198 Thames St., Bristol. 253-2012. 9:30 pm.

Devendra Banhart, folk, Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Ave., Boston. (866) 448-7849, www.livenation.com. 7:30 pm. $25.

Beer Fight, rock, One Pelham East, 270 Thames St., Newport. 847-9460. 10 pm.

Tab Benoit, blues, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River. (508) 324-1926, www.ncfta.org. 8 pm. $22 advance; $25 day of show.

Robert Black, pop, Duffy’s Tavern, 235 Tower Hill Rd., North Kingstown. 295-0073. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

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

Luke Bryan, country, Showcase Live, 23 Patriot Place (Route 1), Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. $20. Standing room only.

The Calamari Brothers, swing, Efendi’s Mediterranean Cuisine, 1255 Reservoir Ave., Cranston. 943-8800, www.efendisbarandgrill.com. 8 pm-midnight.

Mary Ellen Casey, folk and pop, Lobster Pot, 119 Hope St. (Route 114), Bristol. 253-1900. 8-11 pm. No cover.

Roger Ceresi’s All Starz, swing and rhythm and blues, Swing City, Somerville City Club, Sullivan Square, 20 Innerbelt Rd., Somerville, Mass. (617) 513-9841. 9 pm-12:30 am.

The Mac Chrupcala Trio with Shawn Monteiro, jazz, Atlantic Beach Club, 55 Purgatory Rd., Middletown. 847-2750. 8:30 pm-12:30 am. No cover.

Coco, pop, Maguire’s Tavern, 329 Waterman Ave., Smithfield. 349-2088. 8-11:30 pm.

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

Pat Cottrell, pop, Coast Guard House, 40 Ocean Rd., Narragansett. 789-0700. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

The Cross Country Band with Al Wilde, country and oldies, Major Walter W. Gatchell VFW Post 306, 171 Fountain St., Pawtucket. 722-7146. 7-11 pm. No cover.

Albert Cummings, blues, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, www.chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8, 10 pm. $25 early show; $20 late show; $28 both shows.

Disco Inferno, disco, Twin River, Lighthouse Bar, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln. 723-3200, (877) 827-4837, www.twinriver.com. 8:30 pm-12:30 am. No cover. 18+.

Diving Ducks, blues, Galway Bay Irish Pub, 158 South Bend St., Pawtucket. 722-1210. 9 pm.

False Positive, rock, Nostalgia Grille and Lounge, 557 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 467-8998, www.nostalgiari.com. 9 pm-1 am.

Feufollet Cajun Band, The Towers, 35 Ocean Rd., Narragansett. 782-2597, www.thetowersri.com. 7:30 pm. $15.

5 Flavor Discount, rock, Beach House, 506 Park Ave., Portsmouth. 682-2974. 10 pm.

Full Circle, rock, Lou’s Cafe, 47 Summer St., Manville. 762-9741. 9 pm. No cover.

Get Your Guns, tribute to Guns N Roses, Newport Blues Cafe, 286 Thames St., Newport. 841-5510, www.newportblues.com. 9:30 pm.

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

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

Greg Hodde’s Blue Reign, rock, Sandy Bottom, 17 Sandy Bottom Rd., Coventry. 821-9443. 9 pm. No cover.

The Hype, rock, Twin River, Fado Irish Pub, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln. 723-3200, (877) 827-4837, www.twinriver.com. 8:30 pm-12:30 am. No cover. 18+.

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

Jadakiss and Fabolous, rap, Ryan Center, University of Rhode Island, 1 Lincoln Almond Plaza (off Route 138), Kingston. 331-2211, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. $37.50-$75; discounts for college students with ID.

Loose Change, rock, Carousel Grille, 859 Oakland Beach Ave., Warwick. 921-3430. 9:30 pm-12:30 am.

The Mary Lou Trio featuring Billy Moretti and Ed Civito, pop, Cafe Romanzo, 495 Washington St. (Route 117), Coventry. 821-8720. 8 pm-midnight.

Jennifer Mainelli and Triad, pop, Sidebar Bistro, 127 Dorrance St., Providence. 421-7200. 7-10 pm.

Metric and Band of Skulls, rock, House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. (866) 448-7849, www.livenation.com. 8 pm. $20.

Minky Starshine and Last One Standing, rock, AS220, 115 Empire St., Providence. 831-9327, www.as220.org. 9 pm. $6. All ages.

Minor Swing, jazz, Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, 60 Rhodes Place (off Broad Street), Cranston. 785-4333, 274-3325. 7-10 pm. $65. Beaujolais Festival.

Mixed Emotions, rock, Mulhearn’s Pub, 507 North Broadway, East Providence. 438-9292. 9 pm. No cover.

Erik Narwhal and the Manatees, rock and rhythm and blues, Corinne’s Restaurant and Lounge, 67 Garrity St., Pawtucket. 725-4260. 9 pm-1 am.

Ray Nault, acoustic rock, Parente’s Restaurant, 1114 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. 231-7600. 9 pm-12:30 am. No cover.

Never Enuff, rock, Knickerbocker Cafe, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070, www.theknickerbockercafe.com. 9 pm-12:30 am. $5.

Nightlife, rock, Ball’s Sports Bar and Grill, 1150 Oaklawn Ave., Cranston. 734-9955, www.ballsri.com. 9 pm.

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

Relics, oldies, Wharf Tavern, 215 Water St., Warren. 245-5043. 8 pm-midnight.

The Rock, rock, Eleven Forty Nine East, 965 Fall River Ave., Seekonk. (508) 336-9411. 9 pm-midnight.

Rock-A-Blues, rock, American Legion Post 311, 350 Fall River Ave. (Route 114A), Seekonk. (508) 336-9822. 9 pm-12:30 am.

Saving Abel, Pop Evil and Re d, rock, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. No cover.

Slighty Stoopid, The Aggrolites and Inspector Cluzo, rock and reggae, Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel, 79 Washington St., Providence. 331-5876, 272-5876, www.etix.com. 8:30 pm. $25 advance; $30 day of show and reserved.

Steve Smith and the Nakeds, rhythm and blues, Narragansett Cafe, 25 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown. 423-2150. 9:30 pm-1 am. No cover.

John Souza, Paul Nagel and Tom Pasquarelli, jazz, The Chanler at Cliff Walk, 117 Memorial Blvd., Newport. 847-1300. 6-9 pm.

Sugar, pop, rock and rhythm and blues, City Side at River Falls, 74 South Main St., Woonsocket. 235-9026, www.riverfallscomplex.com. 9 pm.

Superchief Trio, blues and folk, Local 121, 121 Washington St., Providence. 274-2121, www.local121.com. 9 pm. $7.

Tribeca, soul, Motown and disco, Camille’s, 71 Bradford St. (off Atwells Avenue), Providence. 751-4812. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

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

Wayz & Means, pop, 39 West, 39 Phenix Ave., Cranston. 944-7770, www.39westri.com. 9 pm-1 am.

World Premier, rock, rhythm and blues and hip-hop, Sharx Bar and Grill, 505 Atwood Ave., Cranston. 464-8877. 9 pm-1 am.

NOV. 21

The Vini Ames Trio, swing, pop and oldies, Wharf Tavern, 215 Water St., Warren. 245-5043. 8 pm-midnight.

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

Andre Arsenault, rock and pop, Fireside Grille, 30 Bedford St., Middleboro, Mass. (508) 947-5333. 8-11 pm.

Ballyhoo!, Innocent Uprising and The Stress, rock, Jerky’s Live Music Hall, 71 Richmond St., Providence. 621-2244. 9 pm-2 am. $8 advance; $10 day of show. 18+.

The Bandstand Revue, oldies and swing, Tri-City Elks Lodge #14, 1915 West Shore Rd., Warwick. 737-9510. 8:30 pm-12:30 am. $15. Dinner dance. Benefit for Elks charities.

The Basics (formerly Heart n’ Soul), rock and blues, Elks Lodge #850, 380 Social St., Woonsocket. 766-1547. 8 pm-midnight.

Battle of the Bands, rock, Showcase Live, 23 Patriot Place (Route 1), Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.ticketmaster.com. 7 pm. $10. Benefit for the Ryan J. Lariviere Memorial Fund. Limited seating.

Black & White featuring Eric Fontana, rhythm and blues, Fitzpatrick’s Pub, 1145 Park Ave., Cranston. 943-8368. 9 pm.

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

Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band, rock, Mohegan Sun, Arena, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. $96, $151.

Steve Burke, jazz, Chester’s, 102 Putnam Pike (Route 44), Harmony. 949-1846. 7-11 pm.

The Calamari Brothers, swing, Crickets, 280 George Washington Highway (Route 116), Smithfield. 232-0300. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

Ken Carpenterand Mark Armstrong, jazz, Everyman Bistro, 311 Iron Horse Way (off 555 Valley St.), Providence. 751-3630, www.everymanri.com. 8-11 pm.

Jud Caswell and Sean Kennedy, folk, Union Coffeehouse, Union Congregational Church, 105 Pleasant St., East Bridgewater, Mass. (508) 880-7196. 7:30 pm. $12; $11 with donation of non-perishable item for the Food Pantry.

Cave In, rock, Club Hell, 73 Richmond St., Providence. 351-1977. 9 pm.

Chase, rock, City Side at River Falls, 74 South Main St., Woonsocket. 235-9026, www.riverfallscomplex.com. 9 pm.

Coco, pop, Vesuvio Restaurant and Lounge, 1401 Park Ave., Cranston. 942-8060, www.vesuviori.com. 7:30-11 pm.

Marc Cohn, folk, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River. (508) 324-1926, www.ncfta.org. 8 pm. $45 advance; $50 day of show.

The Criminals, rock, Effin’s Last Resort, 325 Farnum Pike, Smithfield. 349-3500. 9 pm.

Mark Cutler and the Men of Great Courage, folk, blues and rock, Penalty Box, 1119 North Main St., Providence. 331-8545. 10 pm-2 am.

Cuzin Eddy, rock, Twin River, Fado Irish Pub, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln. 723-3200, (877) 827-4837, www.twinriver.com. 8:30 pm-12:30 am. No cover. 18+.

Dark Star Orchestra, rock, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 East Merrimack St., Lowell, Mass. (978) 454-2299, www.lowellauditorium.com. 8 pm. $28.50, $33.50.

D5 and After Effect, rock, Twin River, Lighthouse Bar, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln. 723-3200, (877) 827-4837, www.twinriver.com. 8:30 pm-12:30 am. No cover. 18+.

Diving Ducks, blues, Two Jerks Pub and Grill, 446 Waterman Ave., East Providence. 434-4111. 9 pm.

F Bomb, rock, Mulhearn’s Pub, 507 North Broadway, East Providence. 438-9292. 9 pm-1 am. No cover.

The Fab Four, tribute to The Beatles, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. No cover.

Full Circle and W itzend, rock, Playoffs Pub, 4263 North Main St., Fall River. (508) 235-0434, www.playoffspub.com. 9 pm.

The Gnomes, world and folk, Mediator Coffee House, 50 Rounds Ave., Providence. 461-3683. 7:30 pm. $10

Half-Step Down, acoustic rock and folk, Lobster Pot, 119 Hope St. (Route 114), Bristol. 253-1900. 8-11 pm. No cover.

Greg Hodde’s Blue Reign, rock, Portuguese American Social Club, 26 Columbus St., South Dartmouth, Mass. (508) 992-8234. 9 pm.

Jade, rock, Cooky’s Bar and Grill, 1689 Mendon Rd., Woonsocket. 762-9900. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

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

Lucy Kaplansky and P atrick Fitzsimmons, folk, Stone Soup Coffeehouse, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket. 921-5115, www.stonesoupcoffeehouse.com. 8 pm. $18 advance; $20 day of show.

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

John Langis, folk, Galito Restaurant, 214 Columbus Ave., Pawtucket. 312-2200, www.galitorestaurant.com. 7:30 pm. Album release.

Lisa y Josue, Latin and flamenco, Wakefield Music, 58 Main St., Wakefield. 783-5390, www.wakefieldmusic.com. 7:30 pm. $18 advance; $20 day of show.

M-80, Big D and the Kids Table, The Rudeness and Blue Light District, rock, Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel, 79 Washington St., Providence. 331-5876, 272-5876, www.etix.com. 6 pm. $13 advance; $17 day of show.

The Kenny Marrocco Trio with G reg Wardson and Bi ll Andrews, jazz, Sidebar Bistro, 127 Dorrance St., Providence. 421-7200. 7-10 pm. One year anniversary bash.

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

Shawnn Monteiro, jazz, Rocco Italian Osteria, 181 George Washington Highway (Route 116), Smithfield. 231-4777. 8-11 pm.

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

The Next Movement, Motown and soul, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 11 pm. No cover.

Occidental Gypsy, tribute to Django Rhinehardt and Stephane Grapelli, Efendi’s Mediterranean Cuisine, 1255 Reservoir Ave., Cranston. 943-8800, www.efendisbarandgrill.com. 8-11 pm.

Mac Odom and Chill, rhythm and blues and Motown, Eleven Forty Nine, 1149 Division St., Warwick. 884-1149. 8 pm-midnight.

Nancy Paolino and Black Tie, pop, Eleven Forty Nine East, 965 Fall River Ave., Seekonk. (508) 336-9411. 9 pm-midnight.

Rebound, oldies, Merrill Lounge, 535 North Broadway, East Providence. 434-9742. 9 pm-1 am.

Rhode Island Songwriters Association: Dennis Emsley, Bruce Hammond and Frank Martyn, folk, blues and rock, Brooklyn Coffee Tea House, 209 Douglas Ave., Providence. 575-2284, www.brooklyncoffeeteahouse.com. 8-10 pm.

Duke Robillard, blues, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, www.chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8, 10 pm. $17 early show; $12 late show; $20 both shows.

The Rock, rock, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Scorpion Bar, 39 Norwich Westerly Rd. (Route 2), Mashantucket, Conn. (800) 200-2882, www.foxwoods.com. 10 pm-1 am. No cover.

Rock-A-Blues, rock, Zincone’s Bar and Grill, 1759 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence. 231-8333. 9 pm.

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

Run Fo Covers, pop, Rosie’s Lounge, 731 Airport Rd., Warwick. 921-2242. 9 pm.

Ronnie Sands and Lady D, pop and oldies, Encore (formerly North End Cafe), 1058 Charles St., North Providence. 726-4400. 8 pm-midnight.

Simply Sinatra featuring Mike Dutra, tribute to Frank Sinatra, Newport Grand, 150 Admiral Kalbfus Blvd., Newport. 849-5000, www.newportgrand.com. 9 pm-12:30 am. No cover. 18+.

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

Stiff Crickets, rock, Nostalgia Grille and Lounge, 557 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 467-8998, www.nostalgiari.com. 9 pm-1 am.

Sugar, pop, rhythm and blues and rock, Newport Blues Cafe, 286 Thames St., Newport. 841-5510, www.newportblues.com. 9:30 pm.

Sweet Desire featuring Ernie Tridenti and A ngela Pettiway, pop and disco, Cafe Romanzo, 495 Washington St. (Route 117), Coventry. 821-8720. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

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

Sara Tavares, Latin, Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Ave., Boston. (617) 876-4275, www.WorldMusic.org. 8 pm. $22, $28.

Treasure Chest, pop, Carousel Grille, 859 Oakland Beach Ave., Warwick. 921-3430. 9:30 pm-midnight.

Tribeca, soul, Motown and disco, 39 West, 39 Phenix Ave., Cranston. 944-7770, www.39westri.com. 9 pm-1 am.

Brian Twohey, acoustic rock, Parente’s Restaurant, 1114 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. 231-7600. 9 pm-12:30 am. No cover.

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

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

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

Brooks Williams, folk, Vanilla Bean Cafe, 450 Deerfield Rd. (Routes 44, 169 and 97), Pomfret, Conn. (860) 928-1562, www.vanillabeancafe.com. 8 pm. $15.

Worth the Wait, Shryne and Ocean Born Muse, rock, AS220, 115 Empire St., Providence. 831-9327, www.as220.org. 9 pm. $6. All ages.

Zoom, rock, One Pelham East, 270 Thames St., Newport. 847-9460. 10 pm.

NOV. 22

Al Abbott, swing, Carousel Grille, 859 Oakland Beach Ave., Warwick. 921-3430. 2-5 pm.

The John Badessa Big Band, jazz 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+.

Brother to Brother, pop, 133 Club, 29 Warren Ave., East Providence. 438-1330. 7:30-11:30 pm. No cover.

Steve Burke, jazz, Lake Pearl Luciano’s, 299 Creek St., Wrentham, Mass. (508) 384-3003. 10 am-2 pm.

Steve Burke, jazz, Cuban Revolution Restaurant, 60 Valley St., Providence. 632-0649. 6-10 pm.

Bushwhack, country, New England Country Music Club, VFW Post 1385, 13 Cross Rd. (Route 16), Uxbridge, Mass. (508) 278-7540. 1-5 pm. $6. Bring non-perishable item or paper product to benefit the Uxbridge Food Pantry.

The Calamari Brothers featuring Ron Lewis, swing, Rosie’s Lounge, 731 Airport Rd., Warwick. 921-2242. 8 pm-midnight. No cover.

Allysen Callery and the Land of Nod, The Glass Jars. The Accident That Led Me to the World and The World Is Not Flat, folk and rock, The Mill, 711 Putnam Pike (Route 44), Greenville. 949-8988, www.musicatthemill.com. 8 pm. $8.

Amanda Carr and Mike Renzi, jazz, Sidebar Bistro, 127 Dorrance St., Providence. 421-7200. 11 am-2 pm.

Karan Casey and Buille, Irish, Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland. 725-9272, www.riverfolk.org. 8 pm. $20 advance; $24 day of show.

Crooked Still, folk, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River. (508) 324-1926, www.ncfta.org. 8 pm. $22 advance; $25 day of show.

Michael Vincent Davis, D.J. Clayton and M.C. Butch Correia, rhythm and blues and soul, The C.V. Club, 329 Grosvenor Ave., East Providence. 228-6411. 7-11 pm. No cover.

Joey Dee and the Starliters, oldies and pop, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 7 pm. No cover.

Bobby Ferreira, jazz, Clarke Cooke House Restaurant, 1 Bannister’s Wharf, Newport. 849-2900. 12:30-3:30 pm. Jazz brunch.

Lonnie Gasperini, jazz, Lighthouse Restaurant, 1665 Hartford Ave., Johnston. 331-6445. 9 am-1 pm.

Jim Harvey, rock and country, Oak Hill Tavern, 565 Tower Hill Rd. (Route 1), North Kingstown. 294-3282. 4-8 pm. No cover.

Jim Hitte, 10 am-2 pm, and Matty B, 4-8 pm, pop, Eleven Forty Nine East, 965 Fall River Ave., Seekonk. (508) 336-9411.

The Jack Band, 6-9 pm, and Chris Gauthier, 10 pm-1 am, rock, One Pelham East, 270 Thames St., Newport. 847-9460.

Milt Javery, pop, Eleven Forty Nine, 1149 Division St., Warwick. 884-1149. 10 am-2 pm.

Mary Lou and Billy Moretti, pop and standards, Cucina Mista, 455 Main St., East Greenwich. 398-2900. 5-8 pm.

Dick Lupino and Jordan Nunes, jazz, Castle Hill Inn and Resort, 590 Ocean Drive, Newport. 849-3800. 12:30-3:30 pm.

Jim Porcella, Mac Chrupcala, Al Bernstein and Artie Cabral, jazz, Atlantic Beach Club, 55 Purgatory Rd., Middletown. 847-2750. 3-7 pm.

Joshua Radin and T he Watson Twins, folk and rock, House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. (866) 448-7849, www.livenation.com. 8 pm. $20-$29.

The Buddy Roach Trio, jazz jam, Billy Goode’s, 29 Marlborough St., Newport. 848-5013. 8 pm-midnight.

2nd Avenue, rock, George’s of Galilee, 250 Sand Hill Cove Rd., Narragansett. 783-2306. 1-5 pm. No cover. 32nd anniversary celebration for the band.

311 and S tate Radio, rock, Mohegan Sun, Arena, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 7 pm. $35.

Thursday Night Anthem, People of Color, Silent Way and Six Star General, rock, AS220, 115 Empire St., Providence. 831-9327, www.as220.org. 9 pm. $6. All ages.

Kim Trusty, blues and jazz, Hi-Hat, 3 Davol Square, Providence. 453-6500, www.thehihat.com. 4 pm. $20. CD release.

Lois Vaughan, jazz, Blenheim Newport, 303 Valley Rd., Middletown. 849-0031. 2-4 pm. Free.

NOV. 23

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

Out of the Blue, Valleys, 001 and Medium, rock, AS220, 115 Empire St., Providence. 831-9327, www.as220.org. 9 pm. $6. All ages.

NOV. 24

Artifacts, Emily Mitchell and Denise Moffat Wild and Wise, acoustic rock, AS220, 115 Empire St., Providence. 831-9327, www.as220.org. 9 pm. $6. All ages.

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

Jon Erikson, acoustic rock, Parente’s Restaurant, 1114 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. 231-7600. 9 pm-12:30 am. No cover.

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

Push Play and Emily Osment, rock, Club Hell, 73 Richmond St., Providence. 351-1977. 9 pm.

Rush Hour, rock, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 7 pm. No cover.

Sit Down Baby, blues, Tazza Caffe, 250 Westminster St., Providence. 421-3300, www.tazzacaffe.com. 8 pm.

The William Spaulding Jazz Quintet, Sidebar Bistro, 127 Dorrance St., Providence. 421-7200. 6-10 pm.

Who’s Bad, tribute to Michael Jackson, House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. (866) 448-7849, www.livenation.com. 8 pm. $20, $30.

NOV. 25

Mary Andrews, Greg Wardson and Tom Pasquarelli, jazz, Sardella’s Restaurant, 30 Memorial Blvd., Newport. 849-6312. 7-10 pm.

Steve Anthony and Persuasion, pop and rock, Eleven Forty Nine, 1149 Division St., Warwick. 884-1149. 8 pm-midnight.

Batteries Not Included, rock, City Side at River Falls, 74 South Main St., Woonsocket. 235-9026, www.riverfallscomplex.com. 9 pm.

Robert Black, pop, Michael’s Pappardelle, 1525 Smith St., North Providence. 353-5000. 8 pm-midnight.

Eric Bloom, 7-10 pm, and Acoustic Romance, 10 pm-2 am, jazz and pop, Sidebar Bistro, 127 Dorrance St., Providence. 421-7200.

Brother to Brother, pop, East Bay Tavern Underground, 305 Lyon Ave., East Providence. 228-7343. 8 pm-1 am. No cover.

Steve Burke, jazz, Encore (formerly North End Cafe), 1058 Charles St., North Providence. 726-4400. 6-10 pm.

Mike Coletta, acoustic rock, Parente’s Restaurant, 1114 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. 231-7600. 9 pm-12:30 am. No cover.

The Kevin Crandall Band, blues, Hilltop Café/Pod’s Pizza, 23 Canal St., Westerly. 596-9299. 9 pm.

The Criminals, rock, Playoffs Pub, 4263 North Main St., Fall River. (508) 235-0434, www.playoffspub.com. 9 pm.

Dancing Nancy, tribute to Dave Matthews and rock, Newport Blues Cafe, 286 Thames St., Newport. 841-5510, www.newportblues.com. 9:30 pm.

Dirty Deeds, tribute to AC/DC, and Name in Vain and Witz End, 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 Fabulous Mel-Tones, swing and jazz, Knights of Columbus Dillon Council, 1675 Douglas Ave., North Providence. 353-9800. 7-9:30 pm.

Fairhaven and K ingston 530, rock, Nostalgia Grille and Lounge, 557 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 467-8998, www.nostalgiari.com. 9 pm-1 am.

5 Flavor Discount, rock, Pompeii Lounge, Mariner Square, 140 Point Judith Rd. (Route 108), Narragansett. 9 pm.

Chris Gauthier, rock, One Pelham East, 270 Thames St., Newport. 847-9460. 10 pm.

Harmony Sleeps Around, 12 Shades of Gray, Seven Year Plan and Dangerchunks, rock, AS220, 115 Empire St., Providence. 831-9327, www.as220.org. 9 pm. $6. All ages.

Jim Harvey, rock and country, Pitcher’s Pub, 80 Manville Hill Rd., Cumberland. 658-0058. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

Greg Hodde’s Blue Reign, rock, Good Times Pub Restaurant, 1668 Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland. 333-8828. 8:30 pm-12:30 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-12:30 am. No cover. 18+.

Kid Capri and Dou g E. Fresh, rap and hip-hop, Twin River, Event Center, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln. 723-3200, (877) 827-4837, www.twinriver.com. 10 pm. $25 advance, $35.50 day of show.

Max Creek and Fungus Amungus, rock and funk, Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel, 79 Washington St., Providence. 331-5876, 272-5876, www.etix.com. 9:30 pm. $12 advance; $15 day of show.

Erik Narwhal and the Manatees, rock and rhythm and blues, Gillary’s Tavern, 198 Thames St., Bristol. 253-2012. 9:30 pm.

Nine Days, rock, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. No cover.

Queen Latifah, rhythm and blues and hip-hop, Showcase Live, 23 Patriot Place (Route 1), Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. $25. Limited seating.

The Mark Ray Band, blues, News Cafe, 43 Broad St., Pawtucket. 728-6475. 9 pm.

Otis Read and the Lucky Band, folk, Local 121, 121 Washington St., Providence. 274-2121, www.local121.com. 7 pm. $10 suggested donation. Benefit for the RI Food Bank.

The Rock, rock, Eleven Forty Nine East, 965 Fall River Ave., Seekonk. (508) 336-9411. 8 pm-midnight.

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

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

Saving Abel, Red, Pop Evil and Ta ddy Porter, rock, House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. (866) 448-7849, www.livenation.com. 7 pm. $20, $25.

2nd Avenue, rock, Elmhurst Pub, 670 Smith St., Providence. 351-9480. 9 pm.

Something Else, rock, 39 West, 39 Phenix Ave., Cranston. 944-7770, www.39westri.com. 9 pm-1 am.

The Soul Ambition Band, blues, jazz, rock, reggae, funk, fusion, soul and rhythm and blues, VFW Post 7272, 940 South Main St., Bellingham, Mass. (508) 883-9538. 8:30 pm-12:30 am. $20 includes meal.

Sugar, pop, funk, soul and rock, Knickerbocker Cafe, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070, www.theknickerbockercafe.com. 9 pm-12:30 am. $10.

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

Tribeca, soul, Motown and disco, Coast Guard House, 40 Ocean Rd., Narragansett. 789-0700. 8 pm-midnight.

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

Vintage Soul, pop, Rosie’s Lounge, 731 Airport Rd., Warwick. 921-2242. 9 pm.

The World Premier Band, rock, rhythm and blues and hip-hop, Twin River, Lighthouse Bar, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln. 723-3200, (877) 827-4837, www.twinriver.com. 8:30 pm-12:30 am. No cover. 18+.

Zoom, rock, Gillary’s Tavern, 198 Thames St., Bristol. 253-2012. 9:30 pm.

NOV. 26

The All-Star Mega Show: Kino Cabral, Grace Evora, Nilton Ramalho and Nichols, Cape Verdean, District Nightclub (formerly Prov), 99 Chestnut St., Providence. 439-8332, www.clubnino.com/thx. 8 pm. $30 advance; $35 at the door. 18+.

The Cartells, pop and standards, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 7 pm. No cover.

Show Luo and Rainie Yang, Chinese pop, Mohegan Sun, Arena, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 2 pm, 2 am. $58-$168.

Mark Markrush and the Hitmen, acoustic rock jam, Galway Bay Irish Pub, 158 South Bend St., Pawtucket. 722-1210. 9 pm-midnight.

The Joe Parillo Jazz Trio, Hotel Viking, 1 Bellevue Ave., Newport. 847-0292. 3-4 pm. Annual holiday open house.

Greg Piccolo and Heavy Juice Expansion Pac!, blues, Knickerbocker Cafe, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070, www.theknickerbockercafe.com. 9 pm-12:30 am. $12.

Trendkill, tribute to Pantera, and Voodoo, tribute to Godsmack, 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.

NOV. 27

The Afrosonic Collective and Sidy Maiga and the Afrosonic Drummers, reggae, hip-hop and rhythm and blues, Providence Black Repertory Company, 276 Westminster St., Providence. 351-0353, www.blackrep.org. 10 pm. $5. 18+.

The Vini Ames Duo, swing, pop and oldies, Crickets, 280 George Washington Highway (Route 116), Smithfield. 232-0300. 8 pm.

Steve Anthony and Persuasion, pop and rock, Eleven Forty Nine, 1149 Division St., Warwick. 884-1149. 8 pm-midnight.

Andre Arsenault, rock and pop, Sambar, 515 Thames St., Newport. 619-2505. 9 pm-midnight.

Back 2 Back, pop, Carousel Grille, 859 Oakland Beach Ave., Warwick. 921-3430. 9:30 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, Merrill Lounge, 535 North Broadway, East Providence. 434-9742. 9 pm-1 am.

Robert Black, pop, Coast Guard House, 40 Ocean Rd., Narragansett. 789-0700. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

Black & White, rhythm and blues, Newport Grand, 150 Admiral Kalbfus Blvd., Newport. 849-5000, www.newportgrand.com. 9 pm-12:30 am. No cover. 18+.

Botfly, Abaddon and Tovarish, rock, AS220, 115 Empire St., Providence. 831-9327, www.as220.org. 9 pm. $6. All ages.

Boys Like Girls and Co bra Starship, rock, Showcase Live, 23 Patriot Place (Route 1), Foxboro, Mass. (866) 448-7849, www.ticketmaster.com. 6:30 pm. $35. Limited seating.

John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band, rock, Ocean Mist, 895 Matunuck Beach Rd., Matunuck. 782-3740, www.oceanmist.net. 9:30 pm.

The Calamari Brothers, swing, Efendi’s Mediterranean Cuisine, 1255 Reservoir Ave., Cranston. 943-8800, www.efendisbarandgrill.com. 8 pm-midnight.

The Mac Chrupcala Trio with Marcelle Garvin, jazz, Atlantic Beach Club, 55 Purgatory Rd., Middletown. 847-2750. 8:30 pm-12:30 am. No cover.

Dawn Chung, jazz, Rhumbline, 62 Bridge St., Newport. 849-3999. 6:30-10 pm.

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

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

The Cross Country Band with Al Wilde, country and oldies, Major Walter W. Gatchell VFW Post 306, 171 Fountain St., Pawtucket. 722-7146. 7-11 pm. No cover.

Mark Cutler and the Men of Great Courage, blues, folk and rock, Local 121, 121 Washington St., Providence. 274-2121, www.local121.com. 9 pm. $8.

Diving Ducks, blues, Good Times Pub Restaurant, 1668 Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland. 333-8828. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

The Driftwoods, tribute to The Beach Boys, Twin River, Lighthouse Bar, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln. 723-3200, (877) 827-4837, www.twinriver.com. 8:30 pm-12:30 am. No cover. 18+.

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

Burt Eckoff, jazz, Highland Court, 101 Highland Ave., Providence. 255-1369. 6:30-8:30 pm.

Ernie and the Automatics, blues and rock, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, www.chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8, 10 pm. $22 early show; $15 late show; $25 both shows.

False Positive, rock, 007 Bar and Grill (formerly Red Rock Bar and Grill), 6105 Post Rd., North Kingstown. 884-5007. 9:30 pm-1 am.

5 Flavor Discount, rock, Effin’s Last Resort, 325 Farnum Pike, Smithfield. 349-3500. 9:30 pm.

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

Mike G and Associates, rock, Time Out Bar and Grill, 940 Mendon Rd., Cumberland. 333-9243. 8:30 pm.

GQ and the Lady, pop, Rocco Italian Osteria, 181 George Washington Highway (Route 116), Smithfield. 231-4777. 8-11 pm.

Grudge Holder, rock, Club Hell, 73 Richmond St., Providence. 351-1977, www.etix.com. 9 pm.

Half-Step Down, acoustic rock and folk, Lobster Pot, 119 Hope St. (Route 114), Bristol. 253-1900. 8-11 pm. No cover.

Heart n’ Soul, rock, Twin River, Fado Irish Pub, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln. 723-3200, (877) 827-4837, www.twinriver.com. 8:30 pm-12:30 am. No cover. 18+.

Greg Hodde’s Blue Reign, rock, Ball’s Sports Bar and Grill, 1150 Oaklawn Ave., Cranston. 734-9955, www.ballsri.com. 9 pm.

Hours After, rock, Nostalgia Grille and Lounge, 557 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 467-8998, www.nostalgiari.com. 9 pm-1 am.

Jeri and the Jeepsters, rock, Sticks Tavern, 417 Putnam Pike, Chepachet. 349-4410, www.stickstavern.com. 9 pm. No cover.

The Zeke Martin Project, jazz, Acme Pizza, 166 Valley St., Providence. 621-2263. 8 pm. CD release.

Yvonne Monnett, Dennis Cook and Tom Pasquarelli, jazz, The Chanler at Cliff Walk, 117 Memorial Blvd., Newport. 847-1300. 6-9 pm.

Shawnn Monteiro, Greg Wardson and D ave Zinno, jazz, Sidebar Bistro, 127 Dorrance St., Providence. 421-7200. 7-10 pm.

Mystique, pop, Eleven Forty Nine East, 965 Fall River Ave., Seekonk. (508) 336-9411. 9 pm-midnight.

Ray Nault, acoustic rock, Parente’s Restaurant, 1114 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. 231-7600. 9 pm-12:30 am. No cover.

Nuance, pop, Wharf Tavern, 215 Water St., Warren. 245-5043. 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.

Prizm, rock, Vintage Restaurant, 2 South Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1234. 9 pm-midnight.

Rain, tribute to The Beatles, Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence. 421-2787, www.ppacri.org. 8 pm. $38-$60.

The Rock, rock, City Side at River Falls, 74 South Main St., Woonsocket. 235-9026, www.riverfallscomplex.com. 10 pm-1 am.

Rock-A-Blues, rock, Mulhearn’s Pub, 507 North Broadway, East Providence. 438-9292. 9 pm-1 am. No cover.

Saving Abel, Red, Pop Evil and Taddy Porter, rock, Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel, 79 Washington St., Providence. 331-5876, 272-5876, www.etix.com. 7:30 pm. $18 advance; $22 day of show; $27 reserved mezzanine.

2nd Avenue, rock, Duffy’s Tavern, 235 Tower Hill Rd., North Kingstown. 295-0073. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

Steve Smith and the Nakeds, rhythm and blues, Bovi’s Town Tavern, 287 Taunton Ave., East Providence. 434-9670. 9 pm-1 am.

Something Else, rock, 39 West, 39 Phenix Ave., Cranston. 944-7770, www.39westri.com. 9 pm-1 am.

Soul Shot, ska, reggae and dub, Knickerbocker Cafe, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070, www.theknickerbockercafe.com. 9 pm-12:30 am. $8.

They Might Be Giants, rock, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. No cover.

Vintage Soul, pop, Rosie’s Lounge, 731 Airport Rd., Warwick. 921-2242. 9 pm.

NOV. 28

Steve Anthony and Persuasion, rock and pop, 39 West, 39 Phenix Ave., Cranston. 944-7770, www.39westri.com. 9 pm-1 am.

Andre Arsenault, rock and pop, Fireside Grille, 30 Bedford St., Middleboro, Mass. (508) 947-5333. 8-11 pm.

The Atwater-Donnelly Duo, folk, Christmas in the Valley Holiday Sale, Foster Country Club, 67 Johnson Rd., Foster. 392-1322. 2-4 pm. $2.

Batteries Not Included, rock, City Side at River Falls, 74 South Main St., Woonsocket. 235-9026, www.riverfallscomplex.com. 9 pm.

Big Tall Buildings, The Devil and a Penny, Any Other Word and The Sharpest, rock, Firehouse 13, 41 Central St., Providence. 270-1801, www.firehouse13.org. 9 pm. $7.

Robert Black, pop, Carousel Grille, 859 Oakland Beach Ave., Warwick. 921-3430. 9:30 pm-1 am.

Black & White featuring Eric Fontana, rhythm and blues, Rosie’s Lounge, 731 Airport Rd., Warwick. 921-2242. 9 pm.

Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles, rock, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River. (508) 324-1926, www.ncfta.org. 8 pm. $15 advance; $17 day of show.

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.

The Calamari Brothers, swing, Crickets, 280 George Washington Highway (Route 116), Smithfield. 232-0300. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

Ken Carpenterand Mark Armstrong, jazz, Everyman Bistro, 311 Iron Horse Way (off 555 Valley St.), Providence. 751-3630, www.everymanri.com. 8-11 pm.

Mary Ellen Casey, folk and pop, Lobster Pot, 119 Hope St. (Route 114), Bristol. 253-1900. 8-11 pm. No cover.

Dawn Chung, jazz, Rhumbline, 62 Bridge St., Newport. 849-3999. 6:30-10 pm.

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

The Kevin Crandall Band, blues, C.C. O’Brien’s, 8 Mechanic St., Stonington, Conn. (860) 599-2034, www.ccobriens.com. 9:30 pm. No cover.

Cuzin Eddy, rock, Twin River, Fado Irish Pub, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln. 723-3200, (877) 827-4837, www.twinriver.com. 8:30 pm-12:30 am. No cover. 18+.

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

Diving Ducks, blues, Buddy’s Lower Level, 175 Eddie Dowling Highway (Route 146A), North Smithfield. 769-0999. 9 pm.

Linda Eder, pop, Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Ave., Boston. (401) 331-2211, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 pm. $30-$75.

Luis Fonsi, Huey Dunbar and Tito El Bambino, pop, Mohegan Sun, Arena, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. $58, $78.

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, Part II Lounge, 678 Killingly St., Johnston. 331-5291. 9 pm. $5.

The Gnomes, world and folk, Central Congregational Church, Chapel Hall, 296 Angell St., Providence. 212-6116. 1-4 pm. $10. Benefit for End the Abuse.

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

Jim Harvey, rock and country, Time Out Bar and Grill, 940 Mendon Rd., Cumberland. 333-9243. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

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

Greg Hodde’s Blue Reign, rock, Millerville Men’s Club, 8 Lloyd St., Blackstone, Mass. (508) 883-9461. 9 pm.

Homecoming Concert: The Atwater-Donnelly Trio, Barry Brown, Martin Grosswendt, Matt & Shannon Heaton, The Miller Family, The Occidental Gypsy Jazz Quartet, Robbie O’Connell and Pendragon, folk and Celtic, Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland. 725-9272, www.riverfolk.org. 7 pm. $20. Includes silent auction. Fundraiser for the theater.

Human Beast, From the Depths and Jesuscentric, rock, AS220, 115 Empire St., Providence. 831-9327, www.as220.org. 9 pm. $6. All ages.

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

Jackson Schoolhouse, rock, Nostalgia Grille and Lounge, 557 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 467-8998, www.nostalgiari.com. 9 pm-1 am.

JesseJack’son, acoustic rock, Chiazza Trattoria, 308 County Rd., Barrington. 247-0303. 8:30 pm.

Joe and Jamie, pop and oldies, Elks Lodge #850, 380 Social St., Woonsocket. 766-1547. 8 pm.

Kick and Identity Crisis, 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.

Shawnn Monteiro, jazz, Rocco Italian Osteria, 181 George Washington Highway (Route 116), Smithfield. 231-4777. 8-11 pm.

Mystique, pop, Eleven Forty Nine, 1149 Division St., Warwick. 884-1149. 8 pm-midnight.

Nuance featuring Leslie, Chris and Greg Iannotti, John Nunes and Chris Fascione, pop and jazz, Cafe Romanzo, 495 Washington St. (Route 117), Coventry. 821-8720. 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.

Jeffrey Osborne, rhythm and blues and pop, Twin River, Event Center, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln. 723-3200, (877) 827-4837, www.twinriver.com. 8 pm. $25.50-$35.50.

The Jim Porcella Trio with G reg Wardson, jazz, Sidebar Bistro, 127 Dorrance St., Providence. 421-7200. 7-10 pm.

Power of Soul, pop and soul, Oak Hill Tavern, 565 Tower Hill Rd. (Route 1), North Kingstown. 294-3282. 9 pm-1 am. No cover.

Rain, tribute to The Beatles, Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence. 421-2787, www.ppacri.org. 2, 8 pm. $38-$60.

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

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

Roomful of Blues, rhythm and blues, Knickerbocker Cafe, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070, www.theknickerbockercafe.com. 9 pm-12:30 am. $18.

Rumors featuring Mena Orabona, George Bianco and Anthony Pascone, pop, Encore (formerly North End Cafe), 1058 Charles St., North Providence. 726-4400. 8:30 pm-midnight.

Lissa Schneckenburger, folk, Vanilla Bean Cafe, 450 Deerfield Rd. (Routes 44, 169 and 97), Pomfret, Conn. (860) 928-1562, www.vanillabeancafe.com. 8 pm. $15.

The Seth Shomes Band, rock, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. No cover.

The Slip and Marco Benevento, jazz and rock, Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel, 79 Washington St., Providence. 331-5876, 272-5876, www.etix.com. 7 pm. $15.

Steve Smith and the Nakeds, rhythm and blues, Corinne’s Restaurant and Lounge, 67 Garrity St., Pawtucket. 725-4260. 9 pm-1 am.

South Shore Drive, pop, Wharf Tavern, 215 Water St., Warren. 245-5043. 8 pm-midnight.

Studio C, pop, Eleven Forty Nine East, 965 Fall River Ave., Seekonk. (508) 336-9411. 9 pm-midnight.

Sugar, funk, disco, rhythm and blues and hip-hop, Twin River, Lighthouse Bar, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln. 723-3200, (877) 827-4837, www.twinriver.com. 8:30 pm-12:30 am. No cover. 18+.

Sweet Desire featuring Ernie Tridenti and A ngela Pettiway, pop and disco, Newport Grand, 150 Admiral Kalbfus Blvd., Newport. 849-5000, www.newportgrand.com. 9 pm-12:30 am. No cover. 18+.

Through the Doors, tribute to The Doors, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, www.chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 pm. $10.

Brian Twohey, acoustic rock, Parente’s Restaurant, 1114 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. 231-7600. 9 pm-12:30 am. No cover.

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

Wicked Peach, rock, One Pelham East, 270 Thames St., Newport. 847-9460. 10 pm.

World Premier, rock, rhythm and blues and hip-hop, Gillary’s Tavern, 198 Thames St., Bristol. 253-2012. 9:30 pm.

Zero 7, pop rock, House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. (866) 448-7849, www.livenation.com. 7 pm. $20, $25.

NOV. 29

Al Abbott, swing, Carousel Grille, 859 Oakland Beach Ave., Warwick. 921-3430. 2-5 pm.

John Baboian, Mac Chrupcala, Al Bernstein and Artie Cabral, jazz, Atlantic Beach Club, 55 Purgatory Rd., Middletown. 847-2750. 3-7 pm.

The Beach Boys, pop rock, Mohegan Sun, Arena, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 3 pm. $25. Christmas harmonies and favorite hits.

The British Invasion Tribute, tribute to the ’60’s British Invasion bands, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 7 pm. No cover.

Steve Burke, jazz, Lake Pearl Luciano’s, 299 Creek St., Wrentham, Mass. (508) 384-3003. 10 am-2 pm.

Steve Burke, jazz, Cuban Revolution Restaurant, 60 Valley St., Providence. 632-0649. 6-10 pm.

The Calamari Brothers featuring Ron Lewis, swing, Rosie’s Lounge, 731 Airport Rd., Warwick. 921-2242. 8 pm-midnight. No cover.

Linda Calise Cabaret Show, pop, 39 West, 39 Phenix Ave., Cranston. 944-7770, www.39westri.com. 6-10 pm.

Peter Cicco, 10 am-2 pm, and Matty B, 4-8 pm, pop, Eleven Forty Nine East, 965 Fall River Ave., Seekonk. (508) 336-9411.

Michelle Cruz, Lonnie Gasperini, Masami Ishikawa and Mark Teixeira, rhythm and blues, The C.V. Club, 329 Grosvenor Ave., East Providence. 228-6411. 7-11 pm.

Joe Devenish, oldies, Cafe Cornucopia, 11 Waterman Ave., North Providence. 231-2231. 9:30-11 am.

Bobby Ferreira, jazz, Clarke Cooke House Restaurant, 1 Bannister’s Wharf, Newport. 849-2900. 12:30-3:30 pm. Jazz brunch.

Larry Flint and the Road Scholars, Chuck Parrish, Rick Smith, Charlie Chisholm, Paul McCarthy, Chuck Stevens, Bob Riel, Gordy Brown, Eddie Cunningham, Joe Dorley, Larry “Slim” Sullivan, Luke Wetherfield, Johnny White and Bobby Gage, country, Bridgewater Vets Club, 85 Cottage St., Bridgewater, Mass. (781) 925-0899. 2-6 pm. $10 donation. Massachusetts Country Music Awards Association Country Muisc Hall of Fame Show.

John Fogerty, rock, Orpheum Theatre, 1 Hamilton Place, Boston. (401) 331-2211, www.ticketmaster.com. (866) 448-7849, www.livenation.com. 8 pm. $35-$62.50.

The Jack Band, 6-9 pm, and Chris Gauthier, 10 pm-1 am, rock, One Pelham East, 270 Thames St., Newport. 847-9460.

Milt Javery, pop, Eleven Forty Nine, 1149 Division St., Warwick. 884-1149. 10 am-2 pm.

Mary Lou and Billy Moretti, pop and standards, Cucina Mista, 455 Main St., East Greenwich. 398-2900. 5-8 pm.

Jordan Nunes and T om Pasquarelli, jazz, Castle Hill Inn and Resort, 590 Ocean Drive, Newport. 849-3800. 12:30-3:30 pm.

Chuck Prophet, rock, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River. (508) 324-1926, www.ncfta.org. 8 pm. $15 advance; $17 day of show.

Rain, tribute to The Beatles, Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence. 421-2787, www.ppacri.org. 1, 6:30 pm. $38-$60 (early show); $33-$55 (late show).

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+.

Ronnee Ringquist, acoustic rock, Liberty Elm Diner, 777 Elmwood Ave., Providence. 467-0777. 11 am. Americana breakfast series.

Ronnee Ringquist, acoustic rock, Oak Hill Tavern, 565 Tower Hill Rd. (Route 1), North Kingstown. 294-3282. 4-8 pm. No cover.

2nd Avenue, rock, George’s of Galilee, 250 Sand Hill Cove Rd., Narragansett. 783-2306. 1-5 pm. No cover.

Themselves, rock, Jerky’s Live Music Hall, 71 Richmond St., Providence. 621-2244. 9 pm.

Vintage Soul, pop, 133 Club, 29 Warren Ave., East Providence. 438-1330. 7:30-11:30 pm. No cover.

Vudu Bevy, Knuff Said, Mad Man Marty and the Silver Bullet and Big Benny B, rock, AS220, 115 Empire St., Providence. 831-9327, www.as220.org. 9 pm. $6. All ages.

Wynonna, country, Foxwoods Resort Casino, MGM Grand, 39 Norwich Westerly Rd. (Route 2), Mashantucket, Conn. (866) 646-0609, www.mgmatfoxwoods.com. 7 pm. $25-$50. Classic Christmas tour.

NOV. 30

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

Hot Tuna, rock, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River. (508) 324-1926, www.ncfta.org. 8 pm. $50 advance; $55 day of show.

Sam & Ruby, pop and jazz, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 7 pm. No cover.

The West Eddy Trio, Kamchatka, Timmy and the Touches and Jamkwon, rock, AS220, 115 Empire St., Providence. 831-9327, www.as220.org. 9 pm. $6. All ages.

DEC. 1

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

Elvis Perkins In Dearland and Bo werbirds, folk and rock, Hi-Hat, 3 Davol Square, Providence. 453-6500, www.etix.com. 8:30 pm. $12.

Jon Erikson, acoustic rock, Parente’s Restaurant, 1114 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. 231-7600. 9 pm-12:30 am. No cover.

Mario and Omarion, hip-hop, Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel, 79 Washington St., Providence. 331-5876, 272-5876, www.etix.com. 9 pm. $10 advance; $15 day of show.

Saosin, P.O.S., Innerpartysystem and Eye Alaska, rock, House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. (866) 448-7849, www.livenation.com. 7 pm. $16.50, $18.

Sit Down Baby, blues, Tazza Caffe, 250 Westminster St., Providence. 421-3300, www.tazzacaffe.com. 8 pm.

The URI Blue Train Project directed by Mark Berney and The URI Standards Combo coached by Dave Zinno, jazz, University of Rhode Island, Fine Arts Center Concert Hall, 105 Upper College Rd. (off Route 138), Kingston.874-2431, www.uri.edu/artsci/mus. 7:30 pm. $8; $2 students.

Wynonna, country, Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase St., New Bedford. (508) 994-2900, www.zeiterion.org. 8 pm. $60-$100. Classic Christmas tour.

DEC. 2

Mia Boostrom, Abbey Rhode, Tom Perrotti, The Elderly Brothers, Rick Santos, Jack Casey, Leroy White, Ed Ledwith, Pat Gorman, Ed McGuirl and Mike Fischman and Chief Noda, acoustic rock and folk, Channing Memorial Church, 135 Pelham St., Newport. 849-4250. 7 pm. $10; children free with adult. Benefit for Lucy’s Hearth and the McKinney Shelter.

Mike Coletta, acoustic rock, Parente’s Restaurant, 1114 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. 231-7600. 9 pm-12:30 am. No cover.

The Fabulous Mel-Tones, swing and jazz, Knights of Columbus Dillon Council, 1675 Douglas Ave., North Providence. 353-9800. 7-9:30 pm.

Dick Lupino, Pat Mitchell and Kent Hewitt, jazz, Sardella’s Restaurant, 30 Memorial Blvd., Newport. 849-6312. 7-10 pm.

Mix Tape, pop and hip-hop, Gillary’s Tavern, 198 Thames St., Bristol. 253-2012. 9:30 pm.

Pitbull and Trey Songz, rhythm and blues, hip-hop and soul, Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel, 79 Washington St., Providence. 331-5876, 272-5876, www.etix.com. 9 pm. $10 advance; $15 day of show.

2nd Avenue, rock, Powers Pub, 27 Aborn St., Cranston. 714-0655, www.powerspub.com. 8-11:30 pm.

Rob Zombie and Nekromantix, rock, House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. (866) 448-7849, www.livenation.com. 8 pm. $35, $45.

DEC. 3

All Time Low and We the Kings, rock, House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. (866) 448-7849, www.livenation.com. 7 pm. $22-$27.

The Big River Band and All-Bro, rock, Mishnock Barn, 200 Mishnock Rd., West Greenwich. 397-3505, www.mishnockbarn.com. 7-11 pm. No cover.

Brand New and Manchester Orchestra, rock, Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel, 79 Washington St., Providence. 331-5876, 272-5876, www.etix.com. 7 pm. $25 advance; $30 day of show; $32.50 reserved.

The Coastline Swing Band, Venice Restaurant and Banquet Center, 165 Shore Rd. (Route 1A), Westerly. 348-0055. 7:30-9:30 pm. No cover.

Mark Cutler and Friends, rock, Doherty’s East Ave. Pub, 342 East Ave., Pawtucket. 725-9520. 8:30 pm. No cover.

Dancing Nancy, tribute to Dave Matthews and rock, Newport Blues Cafe, 286 Thames St., Newport. 841-5510, www.newportblues.com. 9:30 pm.

Diamond and Phil Mullen, jazz, Carriage Inn, 1065 Tower Hill Rd. (Route 1), North Kingstown. 884-6242, 294-2727. 5-9 pm.

Liam Geddes, pop, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. No cover.

Mark Markrush and the Hitmen, acoustic rock jam, Galway Bay Irish Pub, 158 South Bend St., Pawtucket. 722-1210. 9 pm-midnight.

Rhode Island Songwriters Association: Billy Mitchell, Jan Luby and John Fuzek, folk and acoustic rock, Barking Crab, 151 Swinburne Row, Newport. 846-2722. 7-10 pm. No cover.

Emily Smith Synergy Band, jazz and pop, Hi-Hat, 3 Davol Square, Providence. 453-6500, www.thehihat.com. 8 pm. CD release party.

Turn to Dust and Rose Theory, 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.

Rob Zombie, Nekromantix and C aptain Clegg and the Night Creatures, rock, Mohegan Sun, Arena, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 7 pm. $35.

DEC. 4

The Vini Ames Duo, swing, pop and oldies, Crickets, 280 George Washington Highway (Route 116), Smithfield. 232-0300. 8 pm.

Andre Arsenault, rock and pop, Sambar, 515 Thames St., Newport. 619-2505. 9 pm-midnight.

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

Black & White featuring G ary “Guitar” Gramolini, rhythm and blues, Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike (Route 44), West Glocester. 568-4102. 9 pm.

The Calamari Brothers, swing, Efendi’s Mediterranean Cuisine, 1255 Reservoir Ave., Cranston. 943-8800, www.efendisbarandgrill.com. 8 pm-midnight.

The Cross Country Band with Al Wilde, country and oldies, Major Walter W. Gatchell VFW Post 306, 171 Fountain St., Pawtucket. 722-7146. 7-11 pm. No cover.

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

Dirty Deeds, tribute to AC/DC, and Herland Brothers, 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.

Diving Ducks, blues, The Call Sports Pub and Restaurant, 41 Mendon Ave., Pawtucket. 722-1700, www.thecallsportspub.com. 9 pm.

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

Forever Young, tribute to Neil Young, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, www.chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8, 10 pm. $14 early show; $10 late show; $17 both shows.

Full Circle, rock, Mulhearn’s Pub, 507 North Broadway, East Providence. 438-9292. 9 pm. No cover.

Art Garfunkel, folk rock, Twin River, Event Center, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln. 723-3200, (877) 827-4837, www.twinriver.com. 8 pm. $32.50-$45.50.

GQ and the Lady, pop, Wharf Tavern, 215 Water St., Warren. 245-5043. 8 pm-midnight.

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.

Dick Lupino, Steve DeConti and Paul Nagel, jazz, The Chanler at Cliff Walk, 117 Memorial Blvd., Newport. 847-1300. 6-9 pm.

Medeski, Martin & Wood, jazz, Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel, 79 Washington St., Providence. 331-5876, 272-5876, www.etix.com. 9:30 pm. $25 advance; $30 reserved.

Ray Nault, acoustic rock, Parente’s Restaurant, 1114 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. 231-7600. 9 pm-12:30 am. No cover.

Noble, The Afrosonic Collective and Sidy Maiga and the Afrosonic Drummers, reggae, hip-hop and rhythm and blues, Providence Black Repertory Company, 276 Westminster St., Providence. 351-0353, www.blackrep.org. 10 pm. $5. 18+.

Nancy Paolino and the Black Tie Band, pop, Camille’s, 71 Bradford St. (off Atwells Avenue), Providence. 751-4812. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

John Prine, country and folk, Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence. 421-2787, www.vmari.com. 8 pm. $35-$55.

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

The Brian Setzer Orchestra, rockabilly and swing, Foxwoods Resort Casino, MGM Grand, 39 Norwich Westerly Rd. (Route 2), Mashantucket, Conn. (866) 646-0609, www.mgmatfoxwoods.com. 8 pm. $35-$55. Christmas Rocks! Extravaganza (7th Annual).

Ronnie Spector, rock, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. No cover. Christmas show.

Spoon, Phoenix and Passion Pit, rock, Orpheum Theatre, 1 Hamilton Place, Boston. (401) 331-2211, www.ticketmaster.com. 7:30 pm. $29.50, $32.50.

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

DEC. 5

Andre Arsenault, rock and pop, Fireside Grille, 30 Bedford St., Middleboro, Mass. (508) 947-5333. 8-11 pm.

Aztec Two-Step, folk and rock, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, www.chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 pm. $25.

Vhris Brown and New Boyz, rhythm and blues and hip-hop, Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel, 79 Washington St., Providence. 331-5876, 272-5876, www.etix.com. 8 pm. $36 advance; $40 day of show; $45 reserved.

The Calamari Brothers, swing, Crickets, 280 George Washington Highway (Route 116), Smithfield. 232-0300. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

Ken Carpenterand Mark Armstrong, jazz, Everyman Bistro, 311 Iron Horse Way (off 555 Valley St.), Providence. 751-3630, www.everymanri.com. 8-11 pm.

The Criminals, rock, Olives, 108 North Main St., Providence. 751-1200. 10 pm-2 am.

Kris Delmhorst and Car sie Blanton, folk, Vanilla Bean Cafe, 450 Deerfield Rd. (Routes 44, 169 and 97), Pomfret, Conn. (860) 928-1562, www.vanillabeancafe.com. 8 pm. $15.

Shawn Dennison and Raised In Glory, Christian and worship, The Upper Room, 2nd Floor, 1221 Main St., West Warwick. 823-5330, www.theupperroomri.org. 7 pm. Free-will donation.

Diving Ducks, blues, Time Out Bar and Grill, 940 Mendon Rd., Cumberland. 333-9243. 8:30 pm.

Gary “Guitar” Gramolini, acoustic rock and blues, Duffy’s Tavern, 235 Tower Hill Rd., North Kingstown. 295-0073. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

Jimi Jamison, rock, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. No cover.

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

The Jeremy Kittel Band, Scottish, Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland. 725-9272, www.riverfolk.org. 8 pm. $12 advance; $15 day of show.

Magnolia, Cajun, German Club, 78 Carter Ave., Pawtucket. 383-1333, (508) 636-3867. 8-11 pm. Dance lessons 7:30 pm. $14.

Shawnn Monteiro, jazz, Rocco Italian Osteria, 181 George Washington Highway (Route 116), Smithfield. 231-4777. 7:30-10:30 pm.

Erik Narwhal and the Manatees, rock and rhythm and blues, Narragansett Cafe, 25 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown. 423-2150. 9:30 pm-1 am. No cover.

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

Occidental Gypsy, tribute to Django Rhinehardt and Stephane Grapelli, Efendi’s Mediterranean Cuisine, 1255 Reservoir Ave., Cranston. 943-8800, www.efendisbarandgrill.com. 8-11 pm.

RI Rocks, rock, Part II Lounge, 678 Killingly St., Johnston. 331-5291. 9 pm.

Lionel Richie, rhythm and blues, Foxwoods Resort Casino, MGM Grand, 39 Norwich Westerly Rd. (Route 2), Mashantucket, Conn. (866) 646-0609, www.mgmatfoxwoods.com. 8 pm. $75-$100.

Rock-A-Blues, rock, Cooky’s Bar and Grill, 1689 Mendon Rd., Woonsocket. 762-9900. 9 pm-12:15 am. No cover.

Kenny Rogers, country, Mohegan Sun, Arena, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. $35. Christmas and hits tour.

Ronnie Sands and Lady D, pop and oldies, Encore (formerly North End Cafe), 1058 Charles St., North Providence. 726-4400. 8 pm-midnight.

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

André Thierry and Zydeco Magic and Magnolia Cajun Band, zydeco and Cajun, German Club, 78 Carter Ave., Pawtucket. 965-0849. 7 pm-midnight. $20 includes holiday meal. Bring appetizers and desserts. 10th annual Creole Xmas.

Those Guys and Jackson Schoolhouse, 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.

Brian Twohey, acoustic rock, Parente’s Restaurant, 1114 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. 231-7600. 9 pm-12:30 am. No cover.

Lois Vaughan, holiday music, Redwood Library and Athenaeum, 50 Bellevue Ave., Newport. 847-0292, www.redwoodlibrary.org. 3-4 pm.

Jeri Verdi and Her Heavy Friends featuring D amian Puerini, Philo Phuzz and L eo Dumas, rock, Bridge Street Station, 122 Main St., Fairhaven, Mass. (508) 996-8749. 9 pm. No cover.

Vintage Soul, 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.

DEC. 6

Al Abbott, swing, Carousel Grille, 859 Oakland Beach Ave., Warwick. 921-3430. 2-5 pm.

The Atwater-Donnelly Duo, folk, RISD Museum, 224 Benefit St., Providence. 454-6500, www.risd.edu/museum.cfm. 4-4:45 pm. Free. Part of annual holiday party, 1-5 pm.

Chris Brown and New Boyz, rhythm and blues, House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. (866) 448-7849, www.livenation.com. 8 pm. $36, $46.

Steve Burke, jazz, Lake Pearl Luciano’s, 299 Creek St., Wrentham, Mass. (508) 384-3003. 10 am-2 pm.

The Calamari Brothers featuring Ron Lewis, swing, Rosie’s Lounge, 731 Airport Rd., Warwick. 921-2242. 8 pm-midnight. No cover.

Bobby Ferreira, jazz, Clarke Cooke House Restaurant, 1 Bannister’s Wharf, Newport. 849-2900. 12:30-3:30 pm. Jazz brunch.

Lonnie Gasperini, jazz, Lighthouse Restaurant, 1665 Hartford Ave., Johnston. 331-6445. 9 am-1 pm.

Gary “Guitar” Gramolini and the Grinders, rock and blues, Narragansett Cafe, 25 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown. 423-2150. 4:30-7:30 pm. No cover.

Mary Lou and Billy Moretti, pop and standards, Cucina Mista, 455 Main St., East Greenwich. 398-2900. 5-8 pm.

Dick Lupino and Jordan Nunes, jazz, Castle Hill Inn and Resort, 590 Ocean Drive, Newport. 849-3800. 12:30-3:30 pm.

Shawnn Monteiro and Mike R enzi, jazz, Sidebar Bistro, 127 Dorrance St., Providence. 421-7200. 1-4 pm.

Real Diamond, tribute to Neil Diamond, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 7 pm. No cover.

The Waylanders, bluegrass, Everyman Bistro, 311 Iron Horse Way (off 555 Valley St.), Providence. 751-3630, www.everymanri.com. 6-9 pm. No cover.

DEC. 7

House of Lords and Tango Down, rock, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 7 pm. No cover.

DEC. 8

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

Jon Erikson, acoustic rock, Parente’s Restaurant, 1114 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. 231-7600. 9 pm-12:30 am. No cover.

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

Nutmeg & Mistletoe, holiday music, Ocean Cliff, 65 Ridge Rd., Newport. 846-6667. 7 pm. Benefit for the Matthew Quinn Scholarship for Rogers High School.

Sit Down Baby, blues, Tazza Caffe, 250 Westminster St., Providence. 421-3300, www.tazzacaffe.com. 8 pm.

The “Speak No Evil” Project coached by Eric Hofbauer and The D102 Jazz Combo coached by Dave Drapeau, jazz, University of Rhode Island, Fine Arts Center Concert Hall, 105 Upper College Rd. (off Route 138), Kingston.874-2431, www.uri.edu/artsci/mus. 7:30 pm. $8; $2 students.

DEC. 9

Mike Coletta, acoustic rock, Parente’s Restaurant, 1114 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. 231-7600. 9 pm-12:30 am. No cover.

The Fabulous Mel-Tones, swing and jazz, Knights of Columbus Dillon Council, 1675 Douglas Ave., North Providence. 353-9800. 7-9:30 pm.

Legion, 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.

Dick Lupino, Amanda Carr and Mike Renzi, jazz, Sardella’s Restaurant, 30 Memorial Blvd., Newport. 849-6312. 7-10 pm.

Mix Tape, pop and hip-hop, Gillary’s Tavern, 198 Thames St., Bristol. 253-2012. 9:30 pm.

Raphael Saadiq, soul and rhythm and blues, House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. (866) 448-7849, www.livenation.com. 8 pm. $25, $35.

2nd Avenue, rock, Powers Pub, 27 Aborn St., Cranston. 714-0655, www.powerspub.com. 8-11:30 pm.

DEC. 10

Anvil, rock, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. No cover.

The C100 Big Band directed by John Monllos and The Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble directed by Steve Langone, jazz, University of Rhode Island, Fine Arts Center Concert Hall, 105 Upper College Rd. (off Route 138), Kingston.874-2431, www.uri.edu/artsci/mus. 7:30 pm. $8; $2 students.

Dancing Nancy, tribute to Dave Matthews and rock, Newport Blues Cafe, 286 Thames St., Newport. 841-5510, www.newportblues.com. 9:30 pm.

Diamond and Phil Mullen, jazz, Carriage Inn, 1065 Tower Hill Rd. (Route 1), North Kingstown. 884-6242, 294-2727. 5-9 pm.

Mark Markrush and the Hitmen, acoustic rock jam, Galway Bay Irish Pub, 158 South Bend St., Pawtucket. 722-1210. 9 pm-midnight.

Rhode Island Songwriters Association: Paul Pasch, Lara Herschovitz and Kevin Silvia, folk and acoustic rock, Barking Crab, 151 Swinburne Row, Newport. 846-2722. 7-10 pm. No cover.

Rob and Ed, rock, Doherty’s East Ave. Pub, 342 East Ave., Pawtucket. 725-9520. 8:30 pm. No cover.

Switchfoot, rock, Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel, 79 Washington St., Providence. 331-5876, 272-5876, www.etix.com. 7:30 pm. $9.95 advance; $12 day of show.

DEC. 11

After Midnight Project, Abicah Soul, The Afrosonic Collective and Sidy Maiga and the Afrosonic Drummers, rock, reggae, hip-hop and rhythm and blues, Providence Black Repertory Company, 276 Westminster St., Providence. 351-0353, www.blackrep.org. 10 pm. $5. 18+.

The Vini Ames Duo, swing, pop and oldies, Crickets, 280 George Washington Highway (Route 116), Smithfield. 232-0300. 8 pm.

Andre Arsenault, rock and pop, Sambar, 515 Thames St., Newport. 619-2505. 9 pm-midnight.

The Atwater-Donnelly Duo, folk, Old Sloop Coffeehouse, First Congregational Church of Rockport, 12 School St., Rockport, Mass. (978) 546-3551, www.rockportucc.org/oldsloopcoffeehouse.htm. 7:30 pm. $12; $6 children and seniors; $25 family maximum.

The Calamari Brothers, swing, Efendi’s Mediterranean Cuisine, 1255 Reservoir Ave., Cranston. 943-8800, www.efendisbarandgrill.com. 8 pm-midnight.

Classic Albums Live: Pink Floyd’s Ðark Side of the Moon,” tribute to Pink Floyd, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. No cover.

Coco, pop, Maguire’s Tavern, 329 Waterman Ave., Smithfield. 349-2088. 8-11:30 pm.

Company of Thieves, rock, Club Hell, 73 Richmond St., Providence. 351-1977, www.etix.com. 8 pm. $10.

The Cross Country Band with Al Wilde, country and oldies, Major Walter W. Gatchell VFW Post 306, 171 Fountain St., Pawtucket. 722-7146. 7-11 pm. No cover.

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

Diving Ducks, blues, Mulhearn’s Pub, 507 North Broadway, East Providence. 438-9292. 9 pm-1 am.

Draw the Line, tribute to Aerosmith, and Studio Drive, 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.

Full Circle, rock, The Call Sports Pub and Restaurant, 41 Mendon Ave., Pawtucket. 722-1700, www.thecallsportspub.com. 9 pm. $5.

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

Jaded, oldies, Wharf Tavern, 215 Water St., Warren. 245-5043. 8 pm-midnight.

Dick Lupino, George Masso and Mike Renzi, jazz, The Chanler at Cliff Walk, 117 Memorial Blvd., Newport. 847-1300. 6-9 pm.

Ray Nault, acoustic rock, Parente’s Restaurant, 1114 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. 231-7600. 9 pm-12:30 am. No cover.

Rhode Island Blues Reunion: Duke Robillard, Al Copley, Greg Piccolo, Preston Hubbard, Doug James, Carl Querfurth and Mark Teixeira, Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel, 79 Washington St., Providence. 331-5876, 272-5876, www.etix.com. 8:30 pm. $25 advance; $35 reserved mezzanine.

Richie Rich and 24-Karat Funk, pop and funk, Hi-Hat, 3 Davol Square, Providence. 453-6500, www.thehihat.com. 9 pm-1 am.

Rock-A-Blues, rock, American Legion Post 311, 350 Fall River Ave. (Route 114A), Seekonk. (508) 336-9822. 9 pm-12:30 am.

Leo Tremblay and Gary Plante, folk and pop, Half Moon, 1650 Nooseneck Hill Rd., Coventry. 615-7880, www.halfmoondining.com. 8:30-11:30 pm. No cover.

DEC. 12

Andre Arsenault, rock and pop, Fireside Grille, 30 Bedford St., Middleboro, Mass. (508) 947-5333. 8-11 pm.

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

Black & White, rhythm and blues, Half Moon, 1650 Nooseneck Hill Rd., Coventry. 615-7880, www.halfmoondining.com. 9 pm. No cover.

Felix Brown, rock, Gillary’s Tavern, 198 Thames St., Bristol. 253-2012. 9:30 pm.

The Calamari Brothers, swing, Crickets, 280 George Washington Highway (Route 116), Smithfield. 232-0300. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

Ken Carpenterand Mark Armstrong, jazz, Everyman Bistro, 311 Iron Horse Way (off 555 Valley St.), Providence. 751-3630, www.everymanri.com. 8-11 pm.

Lynda Carter, pop, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. No cover.

The Delta Generators, blues, Vanilla Bean Cafe, 450 Deerfield Rd. (Routes 44, 169 and 97), Pomfret, Conn. (860) 928-1562, www.vanillabeancafe.com. 8 pm. $12.

Diving Ducks, blues, Two Jerks Pub and Grill, 446 Waterman Ave., East Providence. 434-4111. 9 pm.

Eight to the Bar, Motown and funk, Hi-Hat, 3 Davol Square, Providence. 453-6500, www.thehihat.com. 9 pm-1 am.

Full Circle, rock, J.C.’s Tavern, Exit 6 Plaza, 45 Nooseneck Hill Rd. (Route 3), West Greenwich. 385-3503, www.JCsTavern.com. 9 pm.

Jim Harvey, rock and country, Fireside Cafe, 48 School St., Albion. 721-5299. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

Paul Hoffman, jazz, North Kingstown Free Library, 100 Boone St., North Kingstown. 294-3306, www.nklibrary.org. “Love Songs from the Swing Era,” 2 pm. Free.

Hypercane 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.

Jade, rock, Cooky’s Bar and Grill, 1689 Mendon Rd., Woonsocket. 762-9900. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

Dick Lupino, Tish Adams and Jordan Nunes, jazz, Greenvale Vineyards, Stable/Tasting Room, 582 Wapping Rd., Portsmouth. 847-3777, www.greenvale.com. 1-4 pm. “Warm Up for the Holidays.”

Shawnn Monteiro, jazz, Rocco Italian Osteria, 181 George Washington Highway (Route 116), Smithfield. 231-4777. 7:30-10:30 pm.

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

The Soul Ambition Band, blues, jazz, rock, reggae, funk, fusion, soul and rhythm and blues, Knuckleheads, 85 MacArthur Drive, New Bedford. (508) 984-0008. 9 pm.

Brian Twohey, acoustic rock, Parente’s Restaurant, 1114 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. 231-7600. 9 pm-12:30 am. No cover.

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

The URI B 101 Big Band directed by Dave Drapeau, jazz, University of Rhode Island, Fine Arts Center Concert Hall, 105 Upper College Rd. (off Route 138), Kingston.874-2431, www.uri.edu/artsci/mus. 7:30 pm. $8; $2 students.

DEC. 13

Al Abbott, swing, Carousel Grille, 859 Oakland Beach Ave., Warwick. 921-3430. 2-5 pm.

Arctic Monkeys, rock, House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. (866) 448-7849, www.livenation.com. 8 pm. $26.50.

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

Steve Burke, jazz, Lake Pearl Luciano’s, 299 Creek St., Wrentham, Mass. (508) 384-3003. 10 am-2 pm.

The Calamari Brothers featuring Ron Lewis, swing, Rosie’s Lounge, 731 Airport Rd., Warwick. 921-2242. 8 pm-midnight. No cover.

Bobby Ferreira, jazz, Clarke Cooke House Restaurant, 1 Bannister’s Wharf, Newport. 849-2900. 12:30-3:30 pm. Jazz brunch.

Lonnie Gasperini, jazz, Lighthouse Restaurant, 1665 Hartford Ave., Johnston. 331-6445. 9 am-1 pm.

JesseJack’son, acoustic rock, Oak Hill Tavern, 565 Tower Hill Rd. (Route 1), North Kingstown. 294-3282. 4-8 pm. No cover.

Mary Lou and Billy Moretti, pop and standards, Cucina Mista, 455 Main St., East Greenwich. 398-2900. 5-8 pm.

Dick Lupino and Jordan Nunes, jazz, Castle Hill Inn and Resort, 590 Ocean Drive, Newport. 849-3800. 12:30-3:30 pm.

Joanne Lurgio, folk and pop, Hi-Hat, 3 Davol Square, Providence. 453-6500, www.thehihat.com. 4-7 pm. CD release party.

The Buddy Roach Trio, jazz jam, Billy Goode’s, 29 Marlborough St., Newport. 848-5013. 8 pm-midnight.

Garnet Rogers, folk, Vanilla Bean Cafe, 450 Deerfield Rd. (Routes 44, 169 and 97), Pomfret, Conn. (860) 928-1562, www.vanillabeancafe.com. 7 pm. $20.

Songwriters in the Round: Ryan FitzSimmons, Marc Douglas Berardo, Mark Cutler and Jason Vatter, folk and acoustic rock, AS220, 115 Empire St., Providence. 831-9327, www.as220.org. 6-8 pm. $5. All ages.

Chris Young, country, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. pm. No cover.

DEC. 15

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

Jon Erikson, acoustic rock, Parente’s Restaurant, 1114 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. 231-7600. 9 pm-12:30 am. No cover.

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

Sit Down Baby, blues, Tazza Caffe, 250 Westminster St., Providence. 421-3300, www.tazzacaffe.com. 8 pm.

DEC. 16

Justin Bieber, Kristinia Debarge and We the Kings, pop and rhythm and blues, Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel, 79 Washington St., Providence. 331-5876, 272-5876, www.etix.com. 7 pm. $20 advance; $25 day of show; $27.50 reserved.

Mike Coletta, acoustic rock, Parente’s Restaurant, 1114 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. 231-7600. 9 pm-12:30 am. No cover.

The Fabulous Mel-Tones, swing and jazz, Knights of Columbus Dillon Council, 1675 Douglas Ave., North Providence. 353-9800. 7-9:30 pm.

Dick Lupino, Lou Colombo and Jim Robitaille, jazz, Sardella’s Restaurant, 30 Memorial Blvd., Newport. 849-6312. 7-10 pm.

Mix Tape, pop and hip-hop, Gillary’s Tavern, 198 Thames St., Bristol. 253-2012. 9:30 pm.

2nd Avenue, rock, Powers Pub, 27 Aborn St., Cranston. 714-0655, www.powerspub.com. 8-11:30 pm.

DEC. 17

The Big River Band and All-Bro, rock, Mishnock Barn, 200 Mishnock Rd., West Greenwich. 397-3505, www.mishnockbarn.com. 7-11 pm. No cover.

The Coastline Swing Band, Venice Restaurant and Banquet Center, 165 Shore Rd. (Route 1A), Westerly. 348-0055. 7:30-9:30 pm. No cover.

Dancing Nancy, tribute to Dave Matthews and rock, Newport Blues Cafe, 286 Thames St., Newport. 841-5510, www.newportblues.com. 9:30 pm.

Diamond and Phil Mullen, jazz, Carriage Inn, 1065 Tower Hill Rd. (Route 1), North Kingstown. 884-6242, 294-2727. 5-9 pm.

Divide the Day, rock, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. No cover.

Mark Markrush and the Hitmen, acoustic rock jam, Galway Bay Irish Pub, 158 South Bend St., Pawtucket. 722-1210. 9 pm-midnight.

Name in Vain and Burn the Effigy, 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: Billy Mitchell, Chuck Williams and Ronnee Ringquist, folk and acoustic rock, Barking Crab, 151 Swinburne Row, Newport. 846-2722. 7-10 pm. No cover.

DEC. 18

The Vini Ames Duo, swing, pop and oldies, Crickets, 280 George Washington Highway (Route 116), Smithfield. 232-0300. 8 pm.

Andre Arsenault, rock and pop, Sambar, 515 Thames St., Newport. 619-2505. 9 pm-midnight.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, swing, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. No cover. Wild and swingin’ holiday party.

The Calamari Brothers, swing, Efendi’s Mediterranean Cuisine, 1255 Reservoir Ave., Cranston. 943-8800, www.efendisbarandgrill.com. 8 pm-midnight.

The Criminals, rock, Effin’s Last Resort, 325 Farnum Pike, Smithfield. 349-3500. 9 pm.

The Cross Country Band with Al Wilde, country and oldies, Major Walter W. Gatchell VFW Post 306, 171 Fountain St., Pawtucket. 722-7146. 7-11 pm. No cover.

Diving Ducks, blues, Good Times Pub Restaurant, 1668 Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland. 333-8828. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

Gary “Guitar” Gramolini, acoustic rock and blues, Half Moon, 1650 Nooseneck Hill Rd., Coventry. 615-7880, www.halfmoondining.com. 8:30-11:30 pm. No cover.

Jim Harvey, rock and country, Pitcher’s Pub, 80 Manville Hill Rd., Cumberland. 658-0058. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

Joint Damage, The Empire Shall Fall, Crimson Bile, Acerose, Vega and All for Blood, rock, Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel, 79 Washington St., Providence. 331-5876, 272-5876, www.etix.com. 8 pm. $10 advance; $12 day of show.

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

Low Water, The Afrosonic Collective and Sidy Maiga and the Afrosonic Drummers, rock, reggae, hip-hop and rhythm and blues, Providence Black Repertory Company, 276 Westminster St., Providence. 351-0353, www.blackrep.org. 10 pm. $5. 18+.

Dick Lupino, Dennis Cook and Steve Beckler, jazz, The Chanler at Cliff Walk, 117 Memorial Blvd., Newport. 847-1300. 6-9 pm.

Shawnn Monteiro, jazz, Rocco Italian Osteria, 181 George Washington Highway (Route 116), Smithfield. 231-4777. 7:30-10:30 pm.

Ray Nault, acoustic rock, Parente’s Restaurant, 1114 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. 231-7600. 9 pm-12:30 am. No cover.

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

Relics, oldies, Wharf Tavern, 215 Water St., Warren. 245-5043. 8 pm-midnight.

Rock-A-Blues, rock, Mulhearn’s Pub, 507 North Broadway, East Providence. 438-9292. 9 pm-1 am.

Rob Thomas, OneRepublic and C arolina Liar, rock, Mohegan Sun, Arena, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 7 pm. $46.

Those Guys and Flashback, 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.

Tribeca, soul, Motown and disco, Camille’s, 71 Bradford St. (off Atwells Avenue), Providence. 751-4812. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

DEC. 19

The Vini Ames Trio, swing, pop and oldies, Wharf Tavern, 215 Water St., Warren. 245-5043. 8 pm-midnight.

David Archuletta and Benton Paul, pop and rock, House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. (866) 448-7849, www.livenation.com. 7 pm. $29, $39. Christmas from the heart tour.

Andre Arsenault, rock and pop, Fireside Grille, 30 Bedford St., Middleboro, Mass. (508) 947-5333. 8-11 pm.

The Atwater-Donnelly Duo, folk, Vanilla Bean Cafe, 450 Deerfield Rd. (Routes 44, 169 and 97), Pomfret, Conn. (860) 928-1562, www.vanillabeancafe.com. 8 pm. $15.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, swing, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. No cover. Wild and swingin’ holiday party.

The Calamari Brothers, swing, Crickets, 280 George Washington Highway (Route 116), Smithfield. 232-0300. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

Ken Carpenter and Mark Armstrong, jazz, Everyman Bistro, 311 Iron Horse Way (off 555 Valley St.), Providence. 751-3630, www.everymanri.com. 8-11 pm.

Coco, pop, Vesuvio Restaurant and Lounge, 1401 Park Ave., Cranston. 942-8060, www.vesuviori.com. 7:30-11 pm.

The Criminals, rock, Fusion 5 Sports Bar & Night Club, 105 Washington St. (Route 1), Foxboro, Mass. (508) 543-0599. 9 pm.

Diving Ducks, blues, Buddy’s Lower Level, 175 Eddie Dowling Highway (Route 146A), North Smithfield. 769-0999. 9 pm.

F Bomb, rock, Sandy Bottom, 17 Sandy Bottom Rd., Coventry. 821-9443. 9 pm. No cover.

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

Jim Harvey, rock and country, Time Out Bar and Grill, 940 Mendon Rd., Cumberland. 333-9243. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

JesseJack’son, acoustic rock, Chiazza Trattoria, 308 County Rd., Barrington. 247-0303. 8:30 pm.

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

Mix Tape, pop and hip-hop, Gillary’s Tavern, 198 Thames St., Bristol. 253-2012. 9:30 pm.

Erik Narwhal and the Manatees, rock and rhythm and blues, Twin River, Lighthouse Bar, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln. 723-3200, (877) 827-4837, www.twinriver.com. 8:30 pm-12:30 am. No cover. 18+.

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, 133 Club, 29 Warren Ave., East Providence. 438-1330. 9 pm-12:15 am. No cover.

Separate Ways, tribute to Journey, and Sidewalk Sally, 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.

Brian Twohey, acoustic rock, Parente’s Restaurant, 1114 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. 231-7600. 9 pm-12:30 am. No cover.

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

Vanna, Therefore I Am, A Loss for Words, Scare Don’t Fear and Auburn, rock, Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel, 79 Washington St., Providence. 331-5876, 272-5876, www.etix.com. 5:30 pm. $13 advance; $15 day of show.

DEC. 20

Al Abbott, swing, Carousel Grille, 859 Oakland Beach Ave., Warwick. 921-3430. 2-5 pm.

Steve Burke, jazz, Lake Pearl Luciano’s, 299 Creek St., Wrentham, Mass. (508) 384-3003. 10 am-2 pm.

The Calamari Brothers featuring Ron Lewis, swing, Rosie’s Lounge, 731 Airport Rd., Warwick. 921-2242. 8 pm-midnight. No cover.

Bobby Ferreira, jazz, Clarke Cooke House Restaurant, 1 Bannister’s Wharf, Newport. 849-2900. 12:30-3:30 pm. Jazz brunch.

David Foster and the Mohegan Sun All-Stars, rock, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 7 pm. No cover.

Lonnie Gasperini, jazz, Lighthouse Restaurant, 1665 Hartford Ave., Johnston. 331-6445. 9 am-1 pm.

Jim Harvey, rock and country, Oak Hill Tavern, 565 Tower Hill Rd. (Route 1), North Kingstown. 294-3282. 4-8 pm. No cover.

Aaron Kwok’s De Show Reel Concert, Chinese pop, Mohegan Sun, Arena, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 2 pm, 2 am. $58-$168.

Mary Lou and Billy Moretti, pop and standards, Cucina Mista, 455 Main St., East Greenwich. 398-2900. 5-8 pm.

Dick Lupino and Jordan Nunes, jazz, Castle Hill Inn and Resort, 590 Ocean Drive, Newport. 849-3800. 12:30-3:30 pm.

Kenny Rogers, country, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 East Merrimack St., Lowell, Mass. (978) 454-2299, www.lowellauditorium.com. 4 pm. $51.50-$71.50. Christmas and hits tour.

DEC. 22

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 Tish Adams, jazz, Hi-Hat, 3 Davol Square, Providence. 453-6500, www.thehihat.com. 7-11 pm.

Sit Down Baby, blues, Tazza Caffe, 250 Westminster St., Providence. 421-3300, www.tazzacaffe.com. 8 pm.

DEC. 23

Badfish, tribute to Sublime, and Scotty Don’t, rock, Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel, 79 Washington St., Providence. 331-5876, 272-5876, www.etix.com. 8 pm. $18 advance; $22 day of show.

The Fabulous Mel-Tones, swing and jazz, Knights of Columbus Dillon Council, 1675 Douglas Ave., North Providence. 353-9800. 7-9:30 pm.

Mix Tape, pop and hip-hop, Gillary’s Tavern, 198 Thames St., Bristol. 253-2012. 9:30 pm.

Jim Porcella, Yvonne Monnett and Tom Pasquarelli, jazz, Sardella’s Restaurant, 30 Memorial Blvd., Newport. 849-6312. 7-10 pm.

2nd Avenue, rock, Powers Pub, 27 Aborn St., Cranston. 714-0655, www.powerspub.com. 8-11:30 pm.

DEC. 24

Dancing Nancy, tribute to Dave Matthews and rock, Newport Blues Cafe, 286 Thames St., Newport. 841-5510, www.newportblues.com. 9:30 pm.

Mark Markrush and the Hitmen, acoustic rock jam, Galway Bay Irish Pub, 158 South Bend St., Pawtucket. 722-1210. 9 pm-midnight.

DEC. 25

Lennon Live, tribute to The Beatles and John Lennon, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. No cover.

DEC. 26

Andre Arsenault, rock and pop, Fireside Grille, 30 Bedford St., Middleboro, Mass. (508) 947-5333. 8-11 pm.

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.

The Calamari Brothers, swing, Crickets, 280 George Washington Highway (Route 116), Smithfield. 232-0300. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

Ken Carpenter and Mark Armstrong, jazz, Everyman Bistro, 311 Iron Horse Way (off 555 Valley St.), Providence. 751-3630, www.everymanri.com. 8-11 pm.

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

The Criminals, rock, Playoffs Pub, 4263 North Main St., Fall River. (508) 235-0434, www.playoffspub.com. 9 pm.

Jim Harvey, rock and country, Cantina di Marco, 405 Mendon Rd., Cumberland. 722-4170. 6:30-10:30 pm.

The Knuf Said Jazz Quartet, 8-10 pm, and Pen Epic, 10 pm-midnight, acoustic jazz and rock, The Mill, 711 Putnam Pike (Route 44), Greenville. 949-8988, www.musicatthemill.com. 8-10 pm.

Shawnn Monteiro, jazz, Rocco Italian Osteria, 181 George Washington Highway (Route 116), Smithfield. 231-4777. 7:30-10:30 pm.

Joby Rogers, tribute to Michael Jackson, Mohegan Sun, Arena, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. $35, $55.

The Soul Ambition Band, blues, jazz, rock, reggae, funk, fusion, soul and rhythm and blues, Ryles Jazz Club, Inman Square, 212 Hampshire St., Cambridge. (617) 876-9330. 9 pm.

Tribeca, soul, Motown and disco, Camille’s, 71 Bradford St. (off Atwells Avenue), Providence. 751-4812. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

Zoom, rock, Gillary’s Tavern, 198 Thames St., Bristol. 253-2012. 9:30 pm.

DEC. 27

Al Abbott, swing, Carousel Grille, 859 Oakland Beach Ave., Warwick. 921-3430. 2-5 pm.

Black & White featuring Gary “Guitar” Gramolini, rhythm and blues, Narragansett Cafe, 25 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown. 423-2150. 4 pm. No cover. Blues brunch

Steve Burke, jazz, Lake Pearl Luciano’s, 299 Creek St., Wrentham, Mass. (508) 384-3003. 10 am-2 pm.

The Calamari Brothers featuring Ron Lewis, swing, Rosie’s Lounge, 731 Airport Rd., Warwick. 921-2242. 8 pm-midnight. No cover.

Ernie and the Automatics, rock, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 7 pm. No cover.

Bobby Ferreira, jazz, Clarke Cooke House Restaurant, 1 Bannister’s Wharf, Newport. 849-2900. 12:30-3:30 pm. Jazz brunch.

Lonnie Gasperini, jazz, Lighthouse Restaurant, 1665 Hartford Ave., Johnston. 331-6445. 9 am-1 pm.

Mary Lou and Billy Moretti, pop and standards, Cucina Mista, 455 Main St., East Greenwich. 398-2900. 5-8 pm.

Jordan Nunes and Tom Pasquarelli, jazz, Castle Hill Inn and Resort, 590 Ocean Drive, Newport. 849-3800. 12:30-3:30 pm.

The Buddy Roach Trio, jazz jam, Billy Goode’s, 29 Marlborough St., Newport. 848-5013. 8 pm-midnight.

DEC. 29

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 Perry Rossi, jazz, Hi-Hat, 3 Davol Square, Providence. 453-6500, www.thehihat.com. 7-11 pm.

Sit Down Baby, blues, Tazza Caffe, 250 Westminster St., Providence. 421-3300, www.tazzacaffe.com. 8 pm.

DEC. 30

Apache Stone and Michael Lombardi, rock, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. No cover.

Clutch, Doomriders, Lionize and Never Got Caught, rock, House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. (866) 448-7849, www.livenation.com. 8 pm. $22 advance; $25, $30 day of show.

The Fabulous Mel-Tones, swing and jazz, Knights of Columbus Dillon Council, 1675 Douglas Ave., North Providence. 353-9800. 7-9:30 pm.

Dick Lupino, Yvonne Monnett and Jeff Fountain, jazz, Sardella’s Restaurant, 30 Memorial Blvd., Newport. 849-6312. 7-10 pm.

Mix Tape, pop and hip-hop, Gillary’s Tavern, 198 Thames St., Bristol. 253-2012. 9:30 pm.

Nave Soul, pop, Hi-Hat, 3 Davol Square, Providence. 453-6500, www.thehihat.com. 7-11 pm.

2nd Avenue, rock, Powers Pub, 27 Aborn St., Cranston. 714-0655, www.powerspub.com. 8-11:30 pm.

DEC. 31

Caribbean Candy, jazz, Hotel Viking, 1 Bellevue Ave., Newport. 847-3300. 9 pm-1 am.

Dancing Nancy, tribute to Dave Matthews and rock, Newport Blues Cafe, 286 Thames St., Newport. 841-5510, www.newportblues.com. 9:30 pm.

F Bomb, rock, Part II Lounge, 678 Killingly St., Johnston. 331-5291. 9 pm.

The J. Geils Band, rock, Mohegan Sun, Arena, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 9 pm. $50.

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

JesseJack’son, acoustic rock, Chiazza Trattoria, 308 County Rd., Barrington. 247-0303. 8:30 pm.

Jade, rock, Vintage Restaurant, 2 South Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1234. 9 pm-1 am.

Dick Lupino, Jordan Nunes and Jeff Fountain, jazz, Castle Hill Inn and Resort, 590 Ocean Drive, Newport. 849-3800. 9:30 pm-1 am.

Mark Markrush and the Hitmen, acoustic rock jam, Galway Bay Irish Pub, 158 South Bend St., Pawtucket. 722-1210. 9 pm-midnight.

Shawnn Monteiro, jazz, Rocco Italian Osteria, 181 George Washington Highway (Route 116), Smithfield. 231-4777. 9:30 pm-12:30 am.

New York Minute, rock, Narragansett Cafe, 25 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown. 423-2150. 9:30 pm-1 am.

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

Third Shift, rock, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 9, 11 pm. No cover.

Vintage Soul, 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.

JAN. 1

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

Rock-A-Blues, rock, Luxury Box Sports Bar, 350 Fall River Ave., Seekonk. (508) 336-6634. 9 pm.

JAN. 2

The Criminals, rock, One Pelham East, 270 Thames St., Newport. 847-9460. 10 pm-1 am.

GQ and the Lady, pop, Rocco Italian Osteria, 181 George Washington Highway (Route 116), Smithfield. 231-4777. 7:30-10:30 pm.

Gary “Guitar” Gramolini, acoustic rock and blues, Duffy’s Tavern, 235 Tower Hill Rd., North Kingstown. 295-0073. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

Halestorm, rock, Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel, 79 Washington St., Providence. 331-5876, 272-5876, www.etix.com. 7:30 pm. $9.40 advance; $12 day of show.

Rock-A-Blues, rock, Corinne’s Restaurant and Lounge, 67 Garrity St., Pawtucket. 725-4260. 9 pm.

JAN. 7

Rhode Island Songwriters Association: Paul Pasch, Earl Faria and Frank Martyn, folk and acoustic rock, Barking Crab, 151 Swinburne Row, Newport. 846-2722. 7-10 pm. No cover.

JAN. 8

The Criminals, rock, Ball’s Sports Bar and Grill, 1150 Oaklawn Ave., Cranston. 734-9955, www.ballsri.com. 9 pm.

JAN. 9

Black & White featuring Eric Fontana, rhythm and blues, Newport Grand, 150 Admiral Kalbfus Blvd., Newport. 849-5000, www.newportgrand.com. 9 pm-12:30 am. No cover. 18+.

The Criminals, rock, Playoffs Pub, 4263 North Main St., Fall River. (508) 235-0434, www.playoffspub.com. 9 pm.

F Bomb, rock, The Call Sports Pub and Restaurant, 41 Mendon Ave., Pawtucket. 722-1700, www.thecallsportspub.com. 9 pm.

JAN. 10

The Waylanders, bluegrass, Everyman Bistro, 311 Iron Horse Way (off 555 Valley St.), Providence. 751-3630, www.everymanri.com. 6-9 pm. No cover.

JAN. 14

Rhode Island Songwriters Association: Billy Mitchell, Louis Leeman and Jacquelyn Bartlett, folk and acoustic rock, Barking Crab, 151 Swinburne Row, Newport. 846-2722. 7-10 pm. No cover.

JAN. 15

The Criminals, rock, Beach House, 506 Park Ave., Portsmouth. 682-2974. 9 pm.

Rakim, rap, Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel, 79 Washington St., Providence. 331-5876, 272-5876, www.etix.com. 9:30 pm. $20 advance; $25 day of show.

JAN. 16

The Anvil Experience, rock, House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. (866) 448-7849, www.livenation.com. 7 pm. $20, $30.

The Criminals, rock, Luxury Box Sports Bar, 350 Fall River Ave., Seekonk. (508) 336-6634. 9 pm.

Diving Ducks, blues, Two Jerks Pub and Grill, 446 Waterman Ave., East Providence. 434-4111. 9 pm.

F Bomb, rock, Mulhearn’s Pub, 507 North Broadway, East Providence. 438-9292. 9 pm-1 am.

JAN. 17

Black & White featuring Eric Fontana, rhythm and blues, Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Rd., Jamestown. 423-7280, www.jamestownri.com/library. 3 pm.

JAN. 22

Gary “Guitar” Gramolini, acoustic rock and blues, Duffy’s Tavern, 235 Tower Hill Rd., North Kingstown. 295-0073. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

JAN. 23

Jeffrey Broussard and the Creole Cowboys, Cajun, German Club, 78 Carter Ave., Pawtucket. 965-0849. 8 pm. $20.

Larisa Dolina, jazz, pop and rock, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Fox Theater, 39 Norwich Westerly Rd. (Route 2), Mashantucket, Conn. (800) 200-2882, www.foxwoods.com. 7:30 pm. $60-$200.

JAN. 24

Larisa Dolina, jazz, pop and rock, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Fox Theater, 39 Norwich Westerly Rd. (Route 2), Mashantucket, Conn. (800) 200-2882, www.foxwoods.com. 2 pm. $60-$200.

JAN. 28

State Radio and Let It Go, hip-hop, Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel, 79 Washington St., Providence. 331-5876, 272-5876, www.etix.com. 7 pm. $17 advance; $20 day of show; $25 reserved. Portion of proceeds benefits Calling All Crows Charity.

JAN. 29

GQ and the Lady, pop, Rocco Italian Osteria, 181 George Washington Highway (Route 116), Smithfield. 231-4777. 7:30-10:30 pm.

JAN. 30

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.

Paul Hoffman, jazz, Warwick Public Library, 600 Sandy Lane, Warwick. 739-5440, www.warwicklibrary.org. “Love Songs from the Swing Era,” 2 pm. Free.

FEB. 6

F Bomb, rock, Part II Lounge, 678 Killingly St., Johnston. 331-5291. 9 pm.

FEB. 14

The Waylanders, bluegrass, Everyman Bistro, 311 Iron Horse Way (off 555 Valley St.), Providence. 751-3630, www.everymanri.com. 6-9 pm. No cover.

FEB. 19

Black & White, rhythm and blues, Newport Grand, 150 Admiral Kalbfus Blvd., Newport. 849-5000, www.newportgrand.com. 9 pm-12:30 am. No cover. 18+.

Diving Ducks, blues, Two Jerks Pub and Grill, 446 Waterman Ave., East Providence. 434-4111. 9 pm.

FEB. 20

F Bomb, rock, Lou’s Cafe, 47 Summer St., Manville. 762-9741. 9 pm.

FEB. 23

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.

FEB. 24

Citizen Cope, hip-hop and blues, Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel, 79 Washington St., Providence. 331-5876, 272-5876, www.etix.com. 7 pm. $20 advance; $25 day of show.

John Mayer, rock, TD Garden, Causeway Street, Boston. (401) 331-2211, www.ticketmaster.com. (866) 448-7849, www.livenation.com. 8 pm. $38.50-$78.50.

FEB. 26

John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band, rock, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 7:30 pm. No cover.

MARCH 6

F Bomb, rock, Mulhearn’s Pub, 507 North Broadway, East Providence. 438-9292. 9 pm-1 am.

MARCH 14

Paul Hoffman, jazz, Peace Dale Branch Library, 1057 Kingstown Rd., Peace Dale. 783-4085. “Love Songs from the Swing Era,” 2 pm. Free.

MARCH 19

Black & White featuring Dave Howard and Gary “Guitar” Gramolini, rhythm and blues, Narragansett Cafe, 25 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown. 423-2150. 4 pm. No cover.

MARCH 20

Diving Ducks, blues, Two Jerks Pub and Grill, 446 Waterman Ave., East Providence. 434-4111. 9 pm.

F Bomb, rock, Part II Lounge, 678 Killingly St., Johnston. 331-5291. 9 pm.

MARCH 27

F Bomb, rock, Lou’s Cafe, 47 Summer St., Manville. 762-9741. 9 pm.

APRIL 23

Diving Ducks, blues, Two Jerks Pub and Grill, 446 Waterman Ave., East Providence. 434-4111. 9 pm.

MAY 22

Diving Ducks, blues, Two Jerks Pub and Grill, 446 Waterman Ave., East Providence. 434-4111. 9 pm.

JULY 11

Black & White, rhythm and blues, East Ferry, Memorial Square, Jamestown. 6 pm.

JULY 18

Black & White, rhythm and blues, Riverside Park, 815 Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale, Conn. 7 pm.