Lots of cool music out there this weekend starting with some big names at the Xfinity center along with several free shows around the state. Get out and enjoy some live music! (Photo: Avett Brothers)
Gov’t Mule and Avett Brothers at Xfinity Center (Mansfield)
Rock and Roll will be front and center Saturday night at the Xfinity Center when the Warren Hayes led Gov’t Mule arrives in town with the Avett Brothers opening. Mule is likely to include covers and originals including several from their latest album Revolution Come Revolution Go, while Newport Folk favorites Avett Brothers will open with a full set of their high energy folk-rock. A fantastic double bill indeed – click here for show details.
Local Show of the Week – Michelle Cruz Saturday at Askew (Providence)
Michelle Cruz plays a sweet blend of jazz and pop influenced by her a Cape Verdean roots. She’s played for “George Wein and Friends”, an event with the Founder of the Newport Jazz and Folk Festival and sang with the Grammy Award-winning Sweet Honey In the Rock. She was named “Best Jazz Female” at the New England Urban Music Awards and her first album was the “Album of the Year” for Motif Magazine. Check out Cruz and her band Saturday night at Askew in Providence. Details here.
Sarah Potenza Saturday at Purple Cat (Chepachet)
Local girl made good Sarah Potenza is back in town this weekend for a gig Saturday night at the Purple Cat Winery and Brewery in Chepachet. Potenza gained national attention on the heels of her appearance on NBCs The Voice in 2016 and followed with her breakthrough album Monster. She’s recording a new one this Fall and will be on WADK 1540 Newport Friday to talk about her kickstarter campaign. Show details here.
“Newport to Nashville” Thursday at Newport Playhouse (Newport)
The “Newport to Nashville” series returns to the Newport Playhouse and Cabaret Thursday with three diverse acts presented “in the round.” Missy & Jeff, Kristi Martel, Ben Shaw are on tap this week at one of the best venues in the “City by the Sea.” These free shows ($10 drink and food minimum) are a great way to expose yourself to some artists you may not have heard before. Details here.
Heather Rose in Clover, SugarCones, Alidade Friday at Irish Rose (Providence)
Lady rockers take over the Irish Rose Pub Friday in Providence when Heather Rose in Clover, The SugarCones, and Alidade appear. All three bands feature a fired-up punk influenced sound sure to blow the roof off. It’s a free show – Check out the details here.
Weezer and Pixies Tuesday at Xfinity Center (Mansfield)
The music continues at the Xfinity Center Tuesday will a pair of alternative bands that topped the charts in the last century. Weezer and The Pixies will be bringing the hits and more to the Xfinity amphitheatre in Mansfield Tuesday. A night of cool rock awaits – and a bonus video is required. Details here.
