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Gillary's Tavern and Nightclub by the Sea - www.gillarys.com
Seaside bar featuring live rock and roll bands and karaoke. Situated in Bristol's downtown waterfront.

Judge Roy Bean's Saloon
1 State Street - 401-253-7526
Open mic every Tuesday. Wednesday Ladies Ladies Night. Thursday College Night. Free live music every Friday and Saturday night. Sunday Karaoke.

Lobster Pot - www.eatri.com/LobsterPot
401/253-9100

The Elbow Room
29 State Street - 401/254-0899
Free live music every Friday and Saturday night.

Marina Grille
Goat Island - 401-841-0999
View of the Newport Harbor from Goat Island. Casual waterfront dining. Steak and seafood. Live entertainment outdoors Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Newport Blues Cafe - www.newportblues.com
286 Thames Street - 401/841-5510
Seafood restaurant and club featuring blues bands and musicians. The live entertainment begins at 9:30pm and the cover charge varies. Check out the Web site for the schedule, menu and directions.

Oceancliff - www.newportexperience.com/oceancliff.htm
Ocean Drive - 401-841-8868
Hotel and resort on 10 acres of land that borders the bay. Outdoor deck restaurant features live jazz. Faces west so you can enjoy the sunset, spectacular views of Jamestown and Narragansett, and watch the passing boats. Indoor dining as well. Please call for our current schedule.

The Red Parrot - www.redparrotrestaurant.com
Memorial Boulevard and Thames Street - 401-847-3800
Fun and casual atmosphere with a New England/Caribbean style. Great location for people watching. Features local jazz musicians from around the state. Live jazz is featured most Friday evenings and various other times. Please call for our current schedule.

Brooklyn Coffee & Tea House - www.brooklyncoffeeteahouse.com
401/575-2284
Open Mic - First and third Wednesday of each month at 7pm

Lupo's - www.lupos.com/Right.html
Lupo's hotline: 401-272-5876 (272-LUPO) - Phone: 401-831-4071
All tickets online at: www.ticketmaster.com or charge at 331-2211 in Rhode Island or 617-931-2000 / 508-931-2000 in Massachusetts. Also available at the door on nights of shows. Longstanding Providence music club details its upcoming shows and offers information on tickets and driving directions.

The Columbus Theatre - www.columbustheatre.com
270 Broadway - 401/621-9660
Beautiful, historic theatre accommodating live Jazz performances as well as hosting the Rhode Island Film Festival.

The Living Room
23 Rathbone Street - 401/521-5200
Lots of local bands play here. Call for schedule.

Lupo's at the Strand - www.lupos.com
79 Washington Street - 401-742-4798
30,000 square feet of historic theatre space, and catapulted into the 21st century with more than $1 million and sound and lights, five (5) VIP areas, a swank cocktail lounge, balcony seating panoramically over looking the space, and an impeccably trained staff.

Providence After Dark  - www.providenceafterdark.com
Online directory for nighttime entertainment. Includes bars, nightclubs, and theaters.

Rí~Rá - The Irish Restaurant and Pub  - www.rira.com
A genuine Irish pub, restored and brought to the U.S. See their menu and events calendar including Irish bands and musicians. Providence, Portland, ME and Burlington, VT.

Tazza Caffe & Lounge - www.tazzacaffe.com
250 Westminster Street - 401-421-3300
Tazza is an funky caffe that opens in the morning for coffee and socializing. By mid-day its a place to enjoy something for lunch and at the end of the day a place to wind down with a cocktail and listen to a variety of entertainment. Every Tuesday is an open jam session and live entertainment every Thurs-Sat. Check out our schedule of events.

Wharf Tavern
215 Water Street - 401/245-5043
(Editor: I think they have live music here.) Not only does it offer an extensive menu at a reasonable price, it also has a well-stocked bar and a beautiful location on the water that has to be seen to be believed (especially during sunset!).