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 .In the Summer we video the Jamestown Yacht Club’s Tuesday night races, and host the participants at the bar afterward. 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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SPECIAL EVENTS: "Summer Series'- Robin & Jonny!

DINING: Live Music and Dinner EVERY THURSDAY 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 2019! 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: Neal Vitullo & the Vipers

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 Music-7 years in a row! & Best Neighborhood Bar-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-- Down City Band

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- 7 years in a row!& Best Neighborhood Bar-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

Live Music (1pm – 4pm), Brunch

SPECIAL EVENTS: Live Blues- SUPER CHIEF TRIO-

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 Bloodies and Brunch every Sunday until Memorial weekend 1:00-4:00 We are very proud to say we WON Best Blues Hangout Best Place for Live Music- 7 yearsin a row! & Best Neighborhood Bar 6xAND BEST TRIVIA STATEWIDE 3 years in a row!-

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 NEW BACON BLOODY.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

Trivia (7pm – 9pm)

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 is Baaaack every Tuesday 7:00-9:00 pm~ -PRIZES We WON Best Trivia Night 3 years in a row! GREAT FOOD TONS OF FUN Bring in a team and show us what you 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

Trivia (7pm – 9pm)

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: ~BEST NEIGHBORHOOD BAR 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

Special Events

18 July
"Summer Series'- Robin & Jonny! -
Robin & Jon Hathaway- both fabulous performers/entertainers- not to mention Jon is one of the most amazing guitar players ever! AND Robin can sing like nobody's business !! SURE to be a super fun night- Come early for a table with family and friends! I know you will love this one! See you all there!
19 July
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!
20 July
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! !
21 July
Live Blues- SUPER CHIEF TRIO- -
Winners of the Motif Magazine Best Music Poll for Best Blues Act SUPERCHIEF TRIO features a unique combination of two-fisted piano, red hot trombone, powerful vocals and frenzied percussion antics, all rolled up into one small package. Swing, New Orleans R&B, jump blues, boogie-woogie - it's all in there. A band that defies genres with an eclectic blend, highlighted by Cajun-flavored blues intended to get the toes tapping. And with a repertoire of tasy original tunes and carefully selected covers by Professor Longhair, Huey Smith, Smiley Lewis, Wee Willie Wayne and a raft of others, this group is the ultimate dance-party band. We are so happy to have this group at the Ganny for the blues- as a matter of fact- whenever we ask the other blues bands who we are missing- this name constantly comes up.So come on down to the Cafe for this very special show- with Keith Munslow pianist & vocals, Pamela Murray trombone & vocals and John Cote percussion.. With very special guest Tom Ferraro & Steve Bigelow- to make this the LARGEST TRIO in RI (can u say 5?) Greatest place for BLUES , Cold beer and tons of dancing! Swingingly great~See you later! Great Food, tons of cold concoctions, a dance floor spectacular and even much more!
25 July
"Summer Series'- Black Cadillac -
Black Cadillac Trio is a spinoff of a Narragansett favorite â€“ Detroit Breakdown. Rich Roussel and Scott Cioe team up with drummer extraordinaire Dan De Sa to lay down roots based music for the modern fan. BCT's eclectic blend of music ranges from originals to classic blues, soul and rockabilly and even a taste of country! Hear songs from Johnny Cash to John Mayer, Aerosmith to ZZ Top and James to Jimi Hendrix... Please join us for the final Thursday Night Summer Series Music evening! These guys are great! See you Thursday- A great night with family and friends- Come in early for dinner, a few cold ones and fantastic entertainment!
26 July
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!
27 July
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!
28 July
Live Blues - Roberto Morbioli-from Italy! -
Boy are we ever lucky to have ROBERTO MORBIOLI (all the way from Italy!) in for Blues THIS SUNDAY. Rhode Island's own Steve Bigelow will be here too along with other very talented blues musicians! ROB MO (Roberto Morbioli) plays the Blues. He can breathe fire from his axe like a young Clapton or Stevie Ray. Crowded, noisy bars hush a bit when he steps up and folks look around to see who this is making such a holy wail. His personality and unique playing style shine through all his interpretations so much that, even while recalling the styles of blues greats such as Freddy King, Albert King, B.B. King, Albert Collins, T-Bone Walker, you see and hear that every note is coming straight from the heart. And it's so infectious that you're caught up in it before you realize what's happening. His guitar playing is nothing short of magic, and as a singer, his powerful voice recalls Sam Cook, Otis Redding, Robert Cray and Donny Hathaway. You don't even think about it, you just know that the blues flow so naturally for Rob, and his guitar playing and vocals are so polished, he sounds as if he grew up closer to Chicago than Verona, Italy. Rob was born in Verona, Italy and picked up the guitar when he was very young. He has played at some of the biggest European festivals like the Amsterdam Blues Festival, New Orleans Music Festival in Ascona and San Remo Blues Festival. In the USA, he has performed at B.B. King’s Blues club in Memphis, and Antone’s in Austin, Texas, the North Atlantic Blues Festival in Rockland, Maine and regularly tours in New England. In 2011 he was granted a US working visa as an artist of extraordinary ability. In 1991 he founded his own band MORBLUS which brought him critical recognition and awards. Since then, he has collaborated with many important artists such as Guitar Shorty, Jesse Yawn,Roomful of Blues and Many more! Please come in for some cold frosties,one of Denise's famous Bloodies , Rum Swizzles and fantastic music The music will be extremely special for sure! A Must not miss show!
01 August
The Wright Brothers- Special Birthday Bash -
Come on in tonight for a great night of tunes from the 70' 's til present day! Rock, The Dead, Van Morrison, Little Feat and many others will be highlighted. Tons of specials and COLD Concoctions. Bring a friend and enjoy the music NO COVER!It's his famous Birthday BASH! - always packed and fun!One of the most fun nights of the season! See you there! Soooooo Fun!
02 August
Live Music- LOS DUDERINOS- NEW! -
LOS DUDERINOS will be joining us tonight for their 2ndshow at the Ganny! Many local music afficionados have asked us when these guys could come in So, once again...Ask and Ye Shall Receive! Heres what the band thinks! Soooo Cool: 'We've all enjoyed hanging out at The Narragansett Cafe for over a decade. Enjoyed too much, perhaps. But now it's all o.k. because we're psyched to announce that we finally will be making live music within those hallowed walls. Join us Friday May 10 as we journey to Conanicut Island and come early if you want to partake in some competitive shuffleboard. * no cover, and it really is an epic spot. bonus: on an island *' We could not have said it better AND we are sooo excited to have this talent in the house See you tonight! Los Duderinos is best known for inventing the popular but controversial genre referred to today as "Funky Folk". The FunkyFolk scene developed out of the bands Seven-year Sunday Night Residency at Newport RI's now infamous Pour Judgment Bar. Still Today Late Sunday Night crowds gather at 10pm , made up of artists, chefs, musicians, and mixologists, each week forming an eclectic group demanding "the dudes" mix of James Brown grooves and Doc Watson twang. brothers Atticus Duderino - guitar Ben Duderino - bass David Duderino - drums Greg Duderino - keys See you tonight for a super great time!
03 August
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!
04 August
Live Blues -Heidi Nirk Band- NEW! -
A fantastic NEW BAND (only 2nd 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 Bloodies & Brunch and some Easter fun! Check them out at : www.heidinirkband.com/video.html
08 August
Thurs Summer Series- Farm Dog Band -
Please join us for the very 1st show 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 with family and friends for bite to eat and few cold beverages! See you tonight!
09 August
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
10 August
Live Music - BLOCKHEAD -
BLOCKHEAD-Everyone asked for these guys to come back! Ask and Ye Shall Receive! 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~
11 August
SUGAR RAY & BLUETONES- Live Blues -
SUGAR RAY & the BLUETONES will be here for Blues They were recently inducted into the Rhode Island Hall of fame AND nominated for 5 music awards from Severn Records including Best Instrumentalist -Sugar Ray Norcia-- Harmonica;Best Instrumentalist-Michael 'Mudcat' Ward- Bass; Best Album of the Year,Best Band of the Year and,Best Traditional Blues Album, we are soooo excited to have them to the Cafe! Sugar Ray Norcia was also the frontman and vocalist for Roomful of Blues from 1991-2000.As a vocalist, Sugar Ray has a unique and instantly identifiable style, more croon than growl, smooth as silk yet infinitely expressive. His harmonica work is the equal of any. This will be blues at it's finest and one of those shows NOT to be missed ! See you all Sunday! Don't want to miss this one! LIVE BLUES, A GREAT BRUNCH MENU, TONS OF BLOODIES AND DANCING TOO OK- I highly recommend an early arrival to enjoy our new BRUNCH- along with Mike's famous Breakfast Pizza- as seen on THE RHODE SHOW LIVE! Along with a plethora of Denise's famous Bloody Mary's No cover! True talent and tons of boogying! See you there- then stick around for the SUPER BOWL PARTY!
15 August
Thurs Series- Dave Howard & Mark T. Small -
Dave Howard and Mark T. Small will be in the house tonight doing what they do best AND doing it together as a truly professional ,darn right entertaining powerhouse. Dave has been an integral part of the New England blues scene for years, Howard’s gritty, baritone voice arrived on the music scene in the mid 1970’s with the band Old No.7, covering everything from folk to rock to country music. Howard eventually teamed up with 18 year-old guitar wizard and fellow Rhode Islander Neal Vitullo, who had been playing in a band with Howard’s friend Stovall Brown, and co-founded Young Neal & the Vipers. Then,in October 1989 to form his own roots-rock blues band Dave Howard and The High Rollers with guitarist Tommy Ferraro.Flash forward to 2006. Howard had just landed what he would consider to be a dream job as the lead vocalist in Roomful of Blues His ability as a vocalist to cross over from blues to country is a result of his diverse musical background.Dave Howard is a true legend in the RI music scene. Many of us have been mesmerized by his fantastic stage presence. Mark T. Small’s guitar prowess includes many great traditional Delta Blues numbers with a Chicago Blues slant that transforms each tune into a “tour de force”. Included are: the blazing flat-picking techniques that grabbed audiences in Mark’s Bluegrass days, the hot slide guitar playing that creates a mood and timbre change in each set. Tonight will be extra,doubly cool because he and Mark T. Small will entertain us as a duo! Check out this video at Boston Blues challenge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQt0fHXsw7o So come in early with family and friends,enjoy a bite to eat and a couple of cold drinks and sit back and relax and enjoy this special show! See you then!
16 August
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.. 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!
17 August
LIVE MUSIC-THE SENDERS -
I know this amazing group of super talented ROCK AND ROLL Band needs no introduction but... The Senders cover a wide range of artists with multi level harmonies. Their repertoire includes hits from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and current rock radio hits. that includes Classic Rock, R & B, and current Modern Rock music.Dave Lema, Paul Lozeau, Dan Rider, Rick Santoro and Mike (Saint) St. Pierre are all great musicians and vocalists who put out GIANT AMOUNTS of ENERGY and get the place seiously rocking and rolling! They like to play LOUD and think you should TOO! These guys are truly talented! Get there early- The place is always PACKED!
18 August
Live Blues-Ryan Hartt & Blue Hearts -
Come on in for Blues .great food and yummy beverages and tons of dancing. This will for sure be a show on fire . Ryan Hartt & the Blue Hearts is one blues band not to be missed.Voted “Best Blues Band three times in Connecticut..a Top 8 fianalist in International Blues Foundation’s ‘Best self-produced’ CD and a two time semi-finalist in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. Known for traditional 50′s style ‘Chicago’ blues and jump blues, they also delve into swamp blues, organ trio jazz, West side blues,roots rock and 40′s R & B. They have 2 albums out- both which have been acclaimed by various venues both here and abroad!“YOU GOT TO LIVE IT TO GIVE IT”, states the first line from Ryan Hartt & the Blue Hearts’ latest CD, “Call My Name”. In their 12 years together, Ryan Hartt & the Blue Hearts have, indeed, lived it. They’ve logged countless gigs and countless miles in a Honda minivan, playing clubs and festivals throughout the Northeast and beyond. Being in a blues band in today’s music market is never easy. Nonetheless, the band keeps moving forward, outlasting musical trends and clubs that have come and gone. Though the band will always be rooted in the Chicago and West Coast blues they have built their reputation on, “Call My Name” expands their sound with soul, proto-rock & roll and even ska. See you all for a great show!
22 August
Thurs Summer Series-Keturah Burgess & Co -
Please join us in welcoming Keturah Burgess for an incredible evening of 'Acoustic Keturah' along with her dynamic duo! We know this will be an amazing evening The second she opens her mouth to sing you just are captured by the amazing sound and the joy she exudes! Keturah covers a wide, diverse range of music and is a powerhouse and 3 time Limelight vocalist of the year! Keturah Burgess. She has recorded with Rhode Island legend Duke Robillard. I am sure you will love this evening so come early for dinner and drinks with family and friends! See you then!
23 August
Live Music-Greg Hodde & Blue Reign -
Please join us tonight in welcoming Greg Hodde's Blue Reign to the Ganny for his 2nd show! Blues Rock band playing the greatest hits and deep cuts from some of the genre's most popular artists. From Gary Moore, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Rainbow, Yngwie Malmsteen, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Greg covers it all. He also includes songs from his 2004 record "Greg Hodde's Blue Reign" and newer originals. Greg has performed with Peter Frampton, The Doobie Brothers, America, Coco Montoya, Duke Robbilard, Young Neal and the Vipers, Anson Funderburg, Mighty Sam Mclain, Commander Cody, Gary Hoey, And many more national artist. Greg continues to play around Southern New England performing up to 150 dates a year.He has performed at The House of Blues, Boston, Mass Twin River Casino, Lincoln, RI Newport Grand Casino, Newport and so many more! See you all tonight A must not miss show!
24 August
Live Music- Dirty 5 -
Wow! Gretchen has a new Band! The Dirty 5! Very fun! They are : Gretchen Stroh Shellman...vox Kevin Moniz...guitar and vox Micheal Hayes...guitar and vox Dan O'Rourke...lead bass Robb Byron...skins and vox The Dirty 5 is a new spin on some forgotten favorites, new jams and overall killer tunes. They aren't afraid to turn any event into a party. No nonsense balls to the wall heavy grooves.They are here to shake your Booties. If you're expecting the same old songs done like a lounge band, you might want to check your pacemaker first, cause you're gonna get hit with a musical 2x4. They span multiple genres and decades to put together a night of tunes you won't forget. Lucky us! See you on the dance floor tonight!
25 August
Live Blues- 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!
29 August
Live Music- The Barley Hoppers -
Please join us tonight. It's been long too long since this highly entertaining band has been in the house!Reaching back in time, The Barley Hoppers offer their audience an eclectic blend of roots music featuring authentic renditions of songs from numerous genres. In their bag of tricks you will find old Honky Tonk and Country, early Rock and Roll, Surf, Rockabilly, Blues, Swing and sometimes even a little Tex-Mex and Cajun thrown in-- all played with the spirit and energy of the original masters of good ole’, down home American music (and a few English guys too for good measure). Simply put: BBQ eatin’, beer drinking, partying, dancing, and good-time music! A Barley Hoppers show will commonly feature songs from artists such as Roy Orbison, Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Buck Owens, Wynn Stewart, The Beatles, Buddy Holly, CCR and many more. You are sure to find some hidden gems and have an “Oh yeah!” moment or two. See you tonight!