NARRAGANSETT CAFE

25 Narragansett Avenue, Jamestown, RI 02835 | (401) 423-2150

Open Today: 11am – 1am

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We are a comfortable, small-town tavern that’s been sharing good drink, great food, and great LIVE music of many venues including rock, regaee, blues,funk and lots of DANCING with our neighbors near and far for over twenty-five years.

Come to the ‘Gansett to see a favorite sports game on our wide screen HD-TVs. Catch a quick lunch and enjoy the best local music on Friday and Saturday nights. NEVER A COVER CHARGE! Live Blues EVERY SUNDAY- see website for details and times www.narragansettcafe.com .a Every Thursday in the summer we will have our 'SUMMER MUSIC' series going on from 8:00-11:00 - a great casual way to spend time with friends and family while enjoying low-key music at the same time.

There is other stuff going on all year. Check our web page or sign up for our email to stay up-to-date with what’s happening at the Ganny!
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Live Music (4pm – 7pm)

SPECIAL EVENTS: Live Blues- Willie J Laws Band

DINING: LIVE Blues every Sunday Everything Home Made. Signature Dishes:Fish & Chips;lobster rolls,NY Strips'cut to order'every day;nominated best burger Newport.Also been told we have the BEST REUBEN EVER!

NIGHTLIFE: LIVE Blues every Sunday 4:00-7:00 May until February,Then Super Bowl Sunday til Memorial weekend 1-4 Blues, Bloodies & Brunch We are very proud to say we WON Best Blues Hangout Best Place for Live Music- 8 of 9 years! & Best Neighborhood Bar 9x

FOOD DEALS: Specials everyday!Lobster Rolls,Crab Cakes Burgers,Omelets,Breakfast Pizza BBQ specials Come check out our new menu items!

DRINK DEALS: Rum Swizzles,Denise's famous Bloodies including the .Great selection of Wines from the world. 14 Beers on tap,many other bottle & cans

Hours
11am – 1am

Age
21+

Cover
NO Cover

Music
Blues, Live Bands

Atmosphere
Busy

DINING: Signature Dishes: Fish & Chips; lobster roll,NY Strips 'cut to order everyday'; pasta and chicken dishes; nominated best burger in Newport.We've been told we have the Best Reuben ever!

NIGHTLIFE: Great Food, Pool, Juke box, Shuffleboard. We are very proud to say we WON‘Best Blues Hangout’ Best Place for Live Music- 7 years in row! & Best Neighborhood Bar-AND Best Trivia Night Statewide for 3 years running~

FOOD DEALS: Steaks ' Cut to Order"

DRINK DEALS: Margaritas!COLDEST draft beers and tons by bottle too!,Terrific wines by the glass and bottle ! Delicious concoctions,Denises's famous Bloody Mary's

Hours
11am – 1am

Age
21+

Cover
No Cover

Music
Juke Box

Atmosphere
Relaxed

DINING: Homemade dining. Every Day - NY Strip with all the trimmings everyday. And try our guacamole Burger!We've been told we have the Best Reuben ever!

NIGHTLIFE: TRIVIA NIGHT will return late 2019 Stay tuned!We won Best Trivia Night THREE years in a row! GREAT FOOD. TONS OF FUN. Bring in a team / show us what ya got!

FOOD DEALS: Steaks 'cut to order', guacamole burgers, Fish & Chips, Nachos, Quesadillas

DRINK DEALS: Margaritas! COLDEST draft beers and tons by bottle too!,Terrific wines by the glass and bottle ! Delicious concoctions,Denises's famous Bloody Mary's

Hours
11am – 1am

Age
21+

Cover
No Cover

Music
Juke Box

Atmosphere
Relaxed

DINING: We are a comfortable, small-town tavern that’s been sharing good drink and great food for 25 years. Everything Homemade.Great Burgers, New York strips cut to order. Did you hear we WON BEST TRIVIA NIGHT STATEWIDE?

NIGHTLIFE: ~WINNER BEST NEIGHBORHOOD BAR and BEST LOCAL MUSIC VENUE in NEWPORT COUNTY. Great Food, Pool, Juke box, Shuffleboard

FOOD DEALS: Steaks cut to orders and daily specials

DRINK DEALS: COLDEST draft beers and tons by bottle too!,Terrific wines by the glass and bottle ! Delicious concoctions,Denises's famous Bloody Mary's

Hours
11am – 1am

Age
21+

Cover
No Cover

Music
Juke Box

Atmosphere
Busy

DINING: Live Music and Dinner EVERY THURSDAY only in the Summer. Country, Jazz,Steel Drums, Rock,Something for Everyone. Everything Home Made. Coldest A/C & Beer. Specials every day. Steak-NY STRIPS CUT TO ORDER Takeout, Parties, :All Available

NIGHTLIFE: 'Summer Series Music' will be back in May 2020! We are very proud to say we WON‘Best Blues Hangout’ Best Place for Live Music- 7 years running! & Best Neighborhood Bar-AND Best Trivia Night Statewide 3 years running!

FOOD DEALS: NY Strips 'cut to order' ,Burger of the Day- changes every day.We have been told we have the Best Reuben & Fish and chips ever too!

DRINK DEALS: COLDEST draft beers and tons by bottle too!,Terrific wines by the glass and bottle ! Delicious concoctions,Denises's famous Bloody Mary's

Hours
11am – 1am

Age
25+

Cover
No Cover

Music
Live Bands

Atmosphere
Busy

Live Music (9pm – 12:30am)

SPECIAL EVENTS: Live Music- CarTune Heroes

DINING: Everything Home Made. Coldest A/C & Beer. Signature Dishes: Fish & Chips; lobster roll, nominated best burger in Newport County. We've been told we have the Best Reuben ever!

NIGHTLIFE: Live Bands every Friday & Saturday all year long! We are very proud to say we WON‘Best Blues Hangout’ Best Place for Live Music8 of 9 years!& Best Neighborhood Bar 9 yrs in a row-AND Best Trivia Night Statewide 3 years!! Come have some fun with us!

FOOD DEALS: NY Strips 'cut to order every day- with all the trimmings!

DRINK DEALS: COLDEST draft beers and tons by bottle too!,Terrific wines by the glass and bottle ! Delicious concoctions,Denises's famous Bloody Mary's

Hours
11am – 1am

Age
25+

Cover
No Cover

Music
Live Bands, Rock

Atmosphere
Packed

Live Music (9pm – 12:30am)

SPECIAL EVENTS: Live Music-MERCY BROWN BAND-New!

DINING: Specials every day. Great homemade food. Steak- NY STRIPS CUT TO ORDER. Takeout, Parties, All Available..We've been told we have the Best Reuben ever!

NIGHTLIFE: Live Bands every Friday & Saturday all year long! We are very proud to say we WON‘Best Blues Hangout’ Best Place for Live Music-8 of 9 years !& Best Neighborhood Bar9 yrs -AND Best Trivia Night Statewide 3 years in a row! Come have some fun w/ us!

FOOD DEALS: Nachos,Quesadillas and Philly Cheese Steaks

DRINK DEALS: COLDEST draft beers and tons by bottle too!,Terrific wines by the glass and bottle ! Delicious concoctions,Denises's famous Bloody Mary's

Hours
11am – 1am

Age
25+

Cover
No Cover

Music
Live Bands, Rock

Atmosphere
Packed

Special Events

18 October
Live Music- CarTune Heroes -
CarTune Heroes is a 5-piece, female-fronted band that has been performing all over Rhode Island for over 10 years. Recently nominated as one of RI’s best bands by the Providence Journal Readers’ Choice, they take pride in replicating the sounds of all your favorite hits from the past 40 years with a special emphasis on vocal harmonies. Please come and see this talented NEW/REINCARNATED band for the Narragansett Cafe. CarTune Heroes was brought to our atttention by one of our loyal patrons (who happens to be a dancing fool) who said we absolutely must get CarTunes Heroes ‘in the house’! Although they aren’t out in the streets fighting crime in superhero capes and tighty whities, CarTune Heroes is doing their part to help their fellow man – saving the live rock music scene, one classic at a time…and in the process, helping the state of Rhode Island correctly spell the plural of “hero.” ; ) They’re a five piece, female fronted, classic rock band covering some of the best 70s, 80s, and 90s tunes! They have a blast, love what they do they’re always ready to rock out! Whether you are looking for Led Zepplin, Heart, Tom Petty, Billy Joel, Pat Benatar, No Doubt , Robert Palmer or many other bands they cover- you will be entertained to the max! Good fun, great music, and plenty of room for ‘other ‘ dancing fools. See you all tonight!
19 October
Live Music-MERCY BROWN BAND-New! -
Mercy Brown Band will be joining us tonight at the Narragansett Cafe for the very first time! They are 5 cool young Rhode Island musicians who really know how to put their own spin on tons of familiar (but definitely not overplayed) tunes along with a few originals. Can you say..STYX, Elton John,Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eminem,Neil Young and sooo much more! Check out their facebook page too for some super great video! www.facebook.com/themercybrownband/ Please welcome these guys tonight It is sure to be fantastico! See you tonight!
20 October
Robin Soares & Friends-Live Blues -
Robin Soares & Jon Hathaway will be joining us this Sunday along with very special guests -ALWAYS A SURPRISE AND A TREAT! who will join them on ! Robin Soares & Friends for Blues, This is a 'Must Not Miss Show'! True talent, great food, tons of dancing and cold concoctions galore! A plethora of Bloodies,Pub fare,Great Wines and tons of COLD BEERS! Always a fantastic day! See you there!
25 October
Live Music- Farm Dog Band -
Please join us for the 2ndshow of this great group of musicians! They come to us via many customer requests ,so once again 'Ask and ye shall receive'!Farm Dog formed in a barn in southern Rhode Island 11 years ago. After the first jam session, they realized they all had love for the same kind of music, mainly classic rock. Through the last 11 years they have expanded our set list to almost 300 songs, including Pink Floyd, Rolling Stones, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Talking Heads and all other great classic rock. They have even been known to pull off requests on the spot that have never been rehearsed! After a Farm Dog show you will definitely feel like you just saw a real authentic rock band. See you tonight Please come early -sure to be packed! See you tonight!
26 October
HALLOWEEN PARTY-SMOKIN TOADS -
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Please join us for our ANNUAL Halloween Party featuring THE SMOKIN' TOADS! A true tradition with $ PRIZES for BEST COSTUMES- You will be TOADALLY awed by this great rock band who has WON best Band in RI from The PHOENIX! See you all for an amazing fun night to let it all hang out! NEVER A COVER ...PRIZES!!!!!!!!!
27 October
Live Blues -Heidi Nirk Band-3rd show -
A fantastic NEW BAND (only 3rd show at Cafe!) today is in the house- THE HEIDI NIRK BAND- She has been nominated for the 2019 Motif Music Awards BEST BLUES BAND & BEST FEMALE AMERICANA SINGER She describes herself the best! Someone asked me the other day “where have you been”? Hmmmm. Good question. What she meant was that suddenly, Heidi Nirk appeared like a flash of light out of nowhere. I had to laugh. It wasn’t, really, out of nowhere, I have been around before. There was no spontaneous manifestation it has just been a long time coming. What took me so long you might ask? Well, I was taking my time searching for a sound. My musician friends can relate to that statement I am sure. I was looking for something magical, so much so that I had my doubts about ever finding it truly. It took a lot of moving around, testing things out, new members would come, and they would leave. Then, one day… serendipitous the perfect combination appeared in the practice space… and something miraculous was born. The addition of illustrious legendary players such as Mark Taber (Tombstone Blues Band), Paul Tomasello (Roomful of Blues), and Rob Nelsen (he is EVERYWHERE… Loaded Dice, Robcats, etc.) alongside Jack Matthews (Stoval Brown, and countless others), and Rhode Island’s best kept secret, harmonica player, Richard “Lil’ Cousin” Calitri, the band is POWERFUL! Now add my unique sound to the band and we are a POWERHOUSE! All you got to do is come see us live… and you will feel the power too! Definitely look and listen on their site- a true unique sound with great musicians and they are having fun too! Great combo! See you for Blues,cold beverages,great pub fare and tons of dancing! Check them out at : www.heidinirkband.com/video.html
01 November
Live Music STEVE SMITH & THE NAKEDS -
WINNER of Best Blues/R&B Motif Magazine Music Awards , STEVE SMITH & the NAKEDS have celebrated thirty-five esteemed years of performing throughout New England and beyond. During that time, the rhythm & blues powerhouse has thrived with their distinct infectious blend of rhythm, brass, and fun..with 5 horns,4 vocalists,2 guitarists, keyboards and percussion. A GIANT 10 piece band that rea lly gets the place jumping! Many of you already know how fun they are and those who don't- watch out! Come early Sure to be a packed house! www.thenakeds.com
02 November
Live Music- Take It To The Bridge -
Please join this fabulous group at the Narragansett Cafe !. Last time there was line out the door so get here early!A high-energy funk/rock cover band from Southern Rhode Island, “Take it to the Bridge” is an eight-piece group that has all the right stuff to keep the night alive. From the classics (The Commodores, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder) to current hits (Pharrell, Bruno Mars, Gnarls Barkley), the lists of melodic reserves won’t be depleted in anything short of a live performance tour de force. Whether you’re looking for a group that can play the standards or perform more off-the-radar hits, Take it to the Bridge will be your partner in entertainment crime. See you then! Sure to be a fabulously fun night! See you then! And congrats to them WINNER 2019 BEST WEDDING BAND IN RI! FROM RI MONTHY!
03 November
Live Blues -TIM TAYLOR BLUES& guests -
Tim Taylor Blues Band in the house today for fantastic BLUES! Sure to be a killer show! You guys know how much we love this very talented group of musicians! Tim Taylor plays a seriously mean harmonica and sings the blues .With influences from .Howlin' Wolf, Slim Harpo, Little Walter, Muddy Waters, Lester Butler, Freddie King, Michael Bloomfield, Sonny Boy Williamson, Junior Wells, Jimmy Reed ,Papa Lightfoot, Walter Horton, James Cotton, Sam Myers, Eddie Taylor, Jimmy Rogers and more - you will be truly entertained. Taylor is a leading interpreter of traditional blues harmonica and front man for some of New England's best blues musicians- anyone fortunate enough to hear them before knows this is the real deal -- and always a pleasure too !Come in for a plethora of great pub food, cold concoctions and great music Fun for all! Serious Dancing too!
08 November
Live Music-Purple Honey-2nd show! -
Please welcome Purple Honey Band for their 2ndshow at the Narragansett Café tonight! We are very excited to have this new young group in the house. They are recommended to us by many other bands too! Band Members include Gisella- vocals,Josh- drums,Luc- bass,Tyler- keys,and Ben on guitar Purple Honey brings you sweet renditions of classic tunes with elements of reggae, rock, jazz, and pop. Stemming from various parts of Rhode Island, Purple Honey has fun vibes in their repertoire and a knack for getting people to dance.Influences include Fleetwood Mac, Grateful Dead, Minus the Bear, The Eagles, No Doubt, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Michael Jackson, Phish Sure to be a magical musical evening See you then!
09 November
Live Music-Neal Vitullo & the Vipers -
Talk about raw talent !Neal Vitullo & the Vipers!.2019 Inductees in RI Hall of Fame! Congratulations!Amazing talent in the house today.This group of fantastic musicians is an amazing part of the RI music scene. They have been rocking the houses across the state and beyond . We LOVE having these guys to the Narragansett Cafe and know you will all be awed and entertained to the max! Dave, Neal ,Steve and Mike form The Vipers . This will be one of those shows'not to be missed' if you want to rock out,get down and bluesy dirty and be shown an amazing performance. They are incredibly 'tight' and love putting on a great show. Great music, and tons of dancing! See you there!
10 November
Live Blues- DIANE BLUE -
We are soooo excited to have Diane Blue into the Cafe for live Blues Bloodies & Brunch!. DIANE BLUE is the newest member of Ronnie Earl & the Broadcasters, touring as lead singer with the legendary band. ! Boston's DIANE BLUE is a soul-stirring vocalist, skillful harmonica player and a crowd-pleasing entertainer. Voted "Outstanding Female Singer" in The Blues Audience 2011 Readers' Poll, Ms. Blue is a soulful and sassy performer with a strong and energetic delivery, serving up her own spin on soul, blues and R&B. She won the 2010 Massachusetts Blues Challenge, earning the honor of competing at the 2011 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. She was nominated "Best Blues/R&B Act" and "Best Female Vocalist" in 2007 by the Providence Phoenix and also nominated "Best Local Blues Act" by Motif Magazine in 2007. Diane has played harmonica and/or sung with guitarist extraordinaire Ronnie Earl, as well as international performers Luther Guitar Jr. Johnson (former sideman for Muddy Waters), Big Jack Johnson (of Clarksdale, Mississippi) and Irma Thomas (the Soul Queen of New Orleans), among others. Ms. Blue tours in the U.S. and abroad as a featured performer. She is a great entertainer- You might even see her out on the dance floor with you! Blues at it's finest! Love this lady!
15 November
Live Music -BAR FLY -
BAR FLY BAND is here tonight at the Narragansett Cafe! They hail from Newport, RI and are making their ways over the bridge to bring us a great night of musical entertainment! They are a 4 piece group of accomplished musicians with a diverse list of contemporary artists including, Young the Giant, The Killers,311 and The Black Keys as well as timeless rock classics like Aerosmith & the Red Hot Chili Peppers.. Carl Haas - Lead vocals, guitar and keys. Former member of "The Merge" (Newport's best known rock band - Newport This Week). Member of the Boston based original band "The Flaming Donuts of Jesus" in the 1990's. WBRU Rock hunt finalist and winner of WHJY's Hometown Heroes CD contest. Will Borges - Lead vocals and bass guitar. Former member of "The Merge" and "Tangent" a Rhode Island premier band in the 1990's. Ken Dolinger - Lead Guitar and vocals. Former member of local favorite "Legacy" and the Boston based band "Guitars and Cadillacs". Andrew Gustafson - Percussion. Former member of "O'Doyle Rules" and the University of Connecticut band. Please come early for a bite to eat. Then stay for great music,and maybe even a little dancing! Please,Come support this super fun group. Keeping the Music Alive in RI NO COVER!
16 November
Live Music-Half Star Hotel -
Please join us for the for Half Star Hotel Band! If you haven't seen this band yet- we highly recommend moseying on in! Half Star Hotel's sole purpose is to capture the essence of what a live show is all about: great rock and roll.With influences:Aerosmith,The Black Crowes,Led Zeppelin,The Rolling Stones,The Beatles,Tom Petty Stone Temple Pilots,Alice in Chains and so much more-- A true rock and roll party! We know you will love them! See you there!
17 November
Live Blues- BLUE FO's -
Please join us in welcoming BLUE FO's to the Cafe ! Last time they came Everyone came running up to me When can they return? Well, ask and ye shall receive! The Blue F.O.s are a rhythm and blues explosion. A high energy,packed full of talent R & B band,Blue FO’s!who hail from Attleboro We love these guys and know you will too! Band Members include:Tim Lindsey Lead Guitar & Vocals,Jim "Killer" Kane: Harp,Jeff Davis: Lead Vocals,Steve Pierce: Drums,Charlie Huntington: Keyboards ;Jeff Giacomelli: Tenor Sax,Fred Mielbye: Bass They light the stage on fire. In 2010, the band hit the number one spot on “Cashbox Magazines; Roadhouse Blues & Boogie” chart. One of the cuts, “Back in a Cadillac” made it to the number one spot in only 17 weeks and held that position for 3 weeks remaining on the top 40 for a total of 26 weeks. The Blue F.O.s have played at many blues festivals, nightclubs, weddings and back yard BBQ’s. The bands high energy and versatile stylistic approach are sure to keep everyone moving. I am positive this will be one of the most special shows ever! See you then! Lucky us!
22 November
Live Music- RUGBURN BAND -
RugBurn Band tonight! Talk about showmanship- these guys throw a great party and love getting everyone dancing and simply having an all around fabulously fun time! Rug Burn is one of those bands you don't want to miss! This is going to be a super fun,crazy, dance kind of night with fantastic musicians,great voices and a PARTY going on! Their name Rugburn is defined as : 'a burning sensation resulting from unrelenting,repetitive friction. Generally self inflicted through the overindulgence of 1)great rock & roll 2) adult beverages 3)that very special person (s)' I couldn't have said it better- sooo come on in for a GREAT NIGHT! Check out this site to see them in video action http://www.rugburnmusic.com/videos.html Female and MaleVocals,percussions,keyboard,bass,guitar,saxaphone make for LOTS of music and lots of booogying! Something for everyone! Great night of dancing and too much fun! See you then!
23 November
Live Music-- Down City Band -
You asked and they are back! Nominated for Mercury Love Awards : Best Cover Band 2017!Down City Band is a high-energy, eight-piece dance band featuring a soulful female and male vocal duo up front. They are backed by a superior two-piece horn section driven by keys, guitar, and a powerful rhythm section that will keep guests dancing through the last song of the night. They specialize in bringing you the foremost top 40, pop, soul, funk, disco, hip hop, jazz, rock and a touch of country music to complement the classic standards that you know and love. The complete satisfaction of their audience is their pledge of excellence to you. The combined decades of musical experience and brilliantly talented musicians give Down City Band the leading edge in professional entertainment. See you all tonight for this special band! We Know you will love them! See you tonight! !
27 November
Special Pre-Turkey Show - BLOCKHEAD -
BLOCKHEAD-Everyone asked for these guys to come back! Ask and Ye Shall Receive! Come in and dance off the Pre- Thanksgiving Dinner for this very special and fun show! John Erikson is an amazing lead vocalist, with incredible range and versatility. His band Blockhead has been performing at venues all over New England for more than ten years. Members are: John Erikson - Lead vocals, guitar, keyboards;Heath Tougas - Lead guitar, keys, vocals;Todd Keating - bass and vocals;Mike Dicesaro – drums. The musicians in Blockhead are all educated and talented performers, vocalists and entertainers, creating the sounds much bigger than a normal four piece band. Performing hits from the seventies, eighties, nineties and today; they are versatile have endless energy & great presence on stage .Blockhead is a cutting edge, modern rock band, that will show us all a fabulous time at the Café. Please join us in welcoming them for their performance tonight~ Many of our dancing fool regulars have BEGGED us to have these guys in. I know this SHOW will be ridiculously fun! See you all tonight~
29 November
Live Music- Roger Ceresi & the All Starz -
Please join Roger Ceresi & the ALL STARZ to the Narragansett Cafe! PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE GREATEST "MUSIC LEGENDS" OF THE 50'S, 60'S, and 70'S! Louis Prima, Fats Domino, Elvis, Chuck Berry, Jr. Parker, B. B. King, Ray Charles, Sam & Dave, Jr. Guitar Watson, Big Joe Turner, Percy Mayfield, Clarence Carter, Albert Collins, Lloyd Price, Van Morrison; just to name a few ... REMEMBER "Sea Cruise", "Ain't that a Shame", "A Good Fool is Hard to Find", "Into the Mystic", "Hold On, I'm Coming", "On the Bright Side of the Road", "What I'd Say", "Hot Little Mama", "Jackie Wilson Said", "Don't be Cruel", Just Because", "Lawdy Miss Clawdy", "Sweet Home Chicago", "Soul Man", "A Real Mother to You", "Johnny B Good", "All Shook Up"? GUARANTEED TO MAKE YOU REMINISCE AND DANCE ALL NIGHT! MUSIC WITH GRIT, SOUL, & PASSION! Been too long ! Please come early for this great show!
30 November
Live Music- STRAIGHT PIPES -
Please join us Tonight for the Straight Pipes Band at the Narragansett Cafe! New England's Premier Motorcycle Rock N Roll Band. Allmans to Aerosmith... ZZ Top to Zeppelin... Pat Benatar...Joan Jett...No Doubt... ACDC SRV Skynyrd Stones Crows Cream and EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN... YOU WILL BE ROCKED...See you tonight! No Cover!
06 December
Live Music- EVAN GOODROW BAND -
Ok you guys- It has been waaaaaaaaaay tooooo looong since Evan Goodrow has made the trek down from Cambridge to boogy with us! WINNER of the BOSTON BLUES AWARD & has 11 studio albums and 3 live ones of soul,funk rock and R & B. OK Most of you know how we feel about this band--True raw talent, GREAT musicians, giant amounts of energy, and a real passion for every note they play. Evan Goodrow Band is one you definitely DON'T want to miss at the Cafe.Because they hail from Cambridge, Mass and travel a lot so we don't get to have them into the Ganny as often as we would like. Ok- This is one of those times I am going to say JUST COME! Evan Goodrow Band has come to the Cafe a couple of times in the past BUT he was showcased on WMVY radio for an ENTIRE MONTH and he played at their gala at the Tennis Hall of Fame to a packed house! (Just remember who found him first :)….These guys are totally talented and get the room going like crazy! Sometimes you just know a band is going to be great! As soon as I clicked on the first song on their website I couldn’t stop!(One of my Favorite tunes is ’ Girls Dance with Girls’ – funny!) This is going to be a great night at the Ganny with a funky,soulful, fun, talented band. One of our regulars couldn’t believe we were having them here..ran out to their car and grabbed one of their CD’s and popped it into our stereo- where it has been ever since! The EGB (Evan Goodrow Band) is a high energy Soul Music Project,pumping Originals and the best of Old School Funk., Evan has played with(or backing up) B.B. King, Jimmy Buffett, Buddy Guy, Peter Frampton, Eddie Money, G.E. Smith, Entrain, Gordon Beadle, David Maxwell, and Bruce Katz and Sam Kininger (ofSoulive). See you there! Whoo hoo!
07 December
Live Music DETROIT BREAKDOWN -
I don't know about you guys- but these guys put on a fantastic show and really get the room pumped! ALWAYS A PACKED HOUSE Come on in for great music and tons of dancing~ For those who don’t know, Detroit Breakdown is a special blend of Boogie-blues; an up beat, danceable style that will keep you up and outa’ your seat! Paul Petit - Lead Singer, Blues Harp, Sax and Flute.Great lead guitar, silly good drummer,HAMMOND ORGAN, and terrific bass- Paul Petit, Detroit Breakdown's front-man lead vocalist,and harmonica ,WAS also featured on the Mill city Rockers first two albums as lead singer. Both albums toped record sales on Big Noise Records.HITTING NO.1 for Regional sales.. Richard Jiacovelli, Paul's Bandmate for the last 10 years", plays the hammond B-3 organ and piano. He is also a vocalist in the band, making him a "key player" in the project (pun intended).......... Rich "Reggie" Roussel plays bass and adds vocals. Reggie is a founding member of Mainbreak, Injustice and the Negative Attitudes........... The other half of the rhythm section is Billy "Bam Bam" Donahue. Billy is a former member of Young Neal and the Vipers, Touch and Through the Doors. Billy brings a hard driving blues shuffle feel to the group.......... Scott Cioe rounds out the lineup with guitar and vocals. Scott, also a member of Mainbreak, Man Made God and Exit 19, was also the band leader for Paul and Al and the Nads, the infamous group from WHJY The Detroit Breakdown Band is a really great group of musicians. A singer and harmonica player for 30+ years, the J. Geils Band has been a personal favorite. Along with the other band members, Paul brings all of the old school songs from the classic era, like: First I look at the Purse, Lookin' for a Love, Homework, House Party, Musta' Got Lost, Pack Fair and Square, Southside Shuffle, Whammer Jammer, Hard Drivin' Man. In addition, Songs by artists like Gary Moore, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Cocker, Eric Clapton and The Allman Brothers will be included. These guys are waaaaay fun! See you on the dance floor!
20 December
Live Music- SQUELCH -
Please welcome SQUELCH tonight They come HIGHLY recommended by many of our party animal customers. We can't wait to have them in for this very special night! Great tunes, great light show, great energy! Band Members Katrina Fortier - Lead Vocals Tom Reardon - Guitar / Vocals Tim Lee - Drums / Backing Vocals Mark Dabeck - Bass / Backing Vocals Everyone asking,Where did these guys come from? Wow! See you all tonight! Sure to be too much fun!