Hot sounds to warm up the winter: A guide to the live concerts in southeastern New England
If the CD and vinyl just aren’t cutting it, and your dancing shoes are begging to boogie, it might be time to check out some of the live concerts coming through the area this winter.
From punk to country to rock and roll, the venues of southeastern New England have it all on their calendars. Below is a sampling of upcoming shows. Note that all venues require proof of vaccination and masks for entry.
Tickets for all shows are available via TicketSmarter.com.
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Russ Rankin
Feb. 11 — 9 p.m., Askew, 150 Chestnut St., Providence
Punk rocker Rankin of Good Riddance is touring to promote his latest album, “Come Together Fall Apart.” Tickets for the 18+ show are $12 and $15. askewprov.com.
An Evening of Love
Feb. 12 — 8 p.m., Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, enjoy some of the top names in rhythm and blues in Amerie, Mario, Bobby V., Lloyd and J. Holiday. Tickets are $85 to $158. foxwoods.com.
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Stephen Pearcy
Feb. 18 — 7:30 p.m., Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut
Metal fans know Pearcy as founder and lead vocalist for RATT and tours with Slaughter and Quiet Riot. Tickets are $25. mohegansun.com.
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Marcia Ball
Feb. 24 — 8 p.m., Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, Massachusetts.
Pianist, songwriter and vocalist Ball’s niche mixes Texas boogie, New Orleans ballads and Gulf Coast blues. Tickets are $33 and $35. narrowscenter.org.
Polo G
Feb. 24 — 8 p.m., The Strand, 79 Washington St., Providence
Vibe with the rising rap star who notched his first number one last year with “Rapstar.” Tickets start at $50. thestrandri.com.
Lawrence
Feb. 26 — 8 p.m., Fete Music Hall, 103 Dike St., Providence
The sibling duo turned the audio influence of Stevie Wonder and Randy Newman into their own soul-pop sound. Tickets for the all-ages show are $20 to $80. fetemusic.com.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
March 3 — 8 p.m., Greenwich Odeum, 59 Main St., East Greenwich
This seven-member band gives a charged show of jazz and swing sounds. Tickets are $50 to $59. greenwichodeum.com.
Reba McEntire
March 4-5 — 8 p.m., Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut
One of country’s reigning queens brings her unique twang and sass to the area for two nights. Tickets are $65 to $125. foxwoods.com.
Red Hot Chili Pipers
March 5 — 8 p.m., Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Square, Woonsocket
Self-proclaimed “bagpipes with attitude,” this Scottish group draws together some of the world’s best pipers for a fast-paced, raucous show. Tickets are $26 to $46. stadiumtheatre.com.
Crash Test Dummies
March 10 — 8 p.m., Greenwich Odeum, 59 Main St., East Greenwich
After a 17-year hiatus, the band is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its album “God Shuffled His Feet.” Tickets are $54 to $60. greenwichodeum.com.
Start Making Sense
March 11 — 9 p.m., The Met, 1005 Main St., Pawtucket
If the '80s are calling, this Talking Heads tribute band might make your night. Tickets are $15 and $20. themetri.com.
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March 18 — 7:30 p.m., Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut
Continue St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with this modern twist on traditional Irish music with song, dance and the sounds of instruments like the bodhran and tin whistle. Tickets are $25 to $45. mohegansun.com.
The High Kings
March 19 — 7:30 p.m., JPT Film & Event Center, 49 Touro St., Newport.
Straight from Dublin, the Irish folk group offers a blend of original and traditional songs. Tickets are $49 to $59. janepickens.com.
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Popa Chubby
March 25 — 8:30 p.m., The Met, 1005 Main St., Pawtucket.
Guitarist Popa Chubby coaxes wild R&B, rock and blues notes from his electric guitar for a unique, energetic show. Tickets are $20 and $25. themetri.com.
Los Lobos
March 26 — 8 p.m., Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, Massachusetts
These rockers draw their unique sound from Tex-Mex, zydeco, traditional cumbia and boleros, and brown-eyed soul. Tickets are $78 and $81. narrowscenter.org.
This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: Live music: Guide to concerts in Providence, Foxwoods, Mohegan Sun
