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Melissa Aldana is an acclaimed Chilean tenor saxophonist, composer, and bandleader, recognized as one of the leading voices in contemporary jazz.

Born in Santiago, Chile, she began playing saxophone at age six and later attended Berklee College of Music on a full scholarship.

In 2013, Aldana made history as the first female instrumentalist and South American musician to win the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition. A two-time Grammy nominee, Blue Note recording artist, and founding member of the all-female jazz collective ARTEMIS, she continues to captivate audiences worldwide with her extraordinary talent and innovative sound.

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A Jazz Jam session with Melissa to follow performance.

Gabby Raye is a new and upcoming Rhode Island artist known for her soulful, powerful vocals, versatility, and captivating stage presence. A seasoned live performer, Gabby has built her career performing across a wide range of genres and styles throughout the country and beyond, including luxury weddings, exclusive private events, and high-end venues.

For this special full-band show, she’ll bring together a dynamic mix of country, soft and classic rock, familiar favorites, and a taste of her original music. Moving between soulful moments and high-energy performances, this intimate evening offers the chance to experience Gabby in a full-band setting as she enters an exciting new chapter and makes her mark on the local music scene.

Your seat is reserved with your ticket purchase! There’s no need to make a separate reservation—we’ll take care of your seating when you purchase your tickets. We look forward to welcoming you!

Gabby Raye is a new and upcoming Rhode Island artist known for her soulful, powerful vocals, versatility, and captivating stage presence. A seasoned live performer, Gabby has built her career performing across a wide range of genres and styles throughout the country and beyond, including luxury weddings, exclusive private events, and high-end venues.

For this special full-band show, she’ll bring together a dynamic mix of country, soft and classic rock, familiar favorites, and a taste of her original music. Moving between soulful moments and high-energy performances, this intimate evening offers the chance to experience Gabby in a full-band setting as she enters an exciting new chapter and makes her mark on the local music scene.

Your seat is reserved with your ticket purchase! There’s no need to make a separate reservation—we’ll take care of your seating when you purchase your tickets. We look forward to welcoming you!

Gabby Raye is a new and upcoming Rhode Island artist known for her soulful, powerful vocals, versatility, and captivating stage presence. A seasoned live performer, Gabby has built her career performing across a wide range of genres and styles throughout the country and beyond, including luxury weddings, exclusive private events, and high-end venues.

For this special full-band show, she’ll bring together a dynamic mix of country, soft and classic rock, familiar favorites, and a taste of her original music. Moving between soulful moments and high-energy performances, this intimate evening offers the chance to experience Gabby in a full-band setting as she enters an exciting new chapter and makes her mark on the local music scene.

Your seat is reserved with your ticket purchase! There’s no need to make a separate reservation—we’ll take care of your seating when you purchase your tickets. We look forward to welcoming you!

Amanda Carr is a multi-styled vocalist/pianist who began professionally as a teenager in the rock and pop genre playing in Boston area night clubs with later years including jazz and big band, focusing on fresh interpretations of the Great American Songbook and receiving critical acclaim. She’s performed and recorded in the U.S. and abroad, including Australia and England. Twice a feature story by respected writer/author Nat Hentoff in The Wall Street Journal, she garnered global exposure as he hailed her, “...a true jazz singer in a time of wannabes”.

(Sheʼs also featured in Hentoffʼs latest best-seller, “At the Jazz Band Ball: 60 Years on the Jazz Scene.”) While still performing and tapping into her roots of pop, blues, folk & rock with artists like the legendary James Montgomery and Myanna, Amanda has been a guest vocalist with Keith Lockhart and The Boston Pops, The Artie Shaw Orchestra, Harry James Band and the Glenn Miller Orchestra, among many other guest vocal appearances.

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A Rhode Island reggae band featuring an eclectic mix of originals and authentic Jamaican songs by our favorite reggae, rocksteady, and ska artists!  Streaming on all major platforms!

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Divas of the 90’s — 2 Shows!

Get ready for a night celebrating the unforgettable music and energy of the 90s! Join us at The Blue Room for Divas of the 90’s, featuring Tolieth, Angelena, Skyy, L. Michelle & Sympli Whitney.

These talented ladies will take the stage with powerhouse vocals, throwback favorites, and the songs that made the 90s an unforgettable era of music.

Your seat is reserved with your ticket purchase! There’s no need to make a separate reservation—we’ll take care of your seating when you purchase your tickets. 

We look forward to welcoming you!

Divas of the 90’s — 2 Shows!

Get ready for a night celebrating the unforgettable music and energy of the 90s! Join us at The Blue Room for Divas of the 90’s, featuring Tolieth, Angelena, Skyy, L. Michelle & Sympli Whitney.

These talented ladies will take the stage with powerhouse vocals, throwback favorites, and the songs that made the 90s an unforgettable era of music.

Your seat is reserved with your ticket purchase! There’s no need to make a separate reservation—we’ll take care of your seating when you purchase your tickets. 

We look forward to welcoming you!

Divas of the 90’s — 2 Shows!

Get ready for a night celebrating the unforgettable music and energy of the 90s! Join us at The Blue Room for Divas of the 90’s, featuring Tolieth, Angelena, Skyy, L. Michelle & Sympli Whitney.

These talented ladies will take the stage with powerhouse vocals, throwback favorites, and the songs that made the 90s an unforgettable era of music.

Your seat is reserved with your ticket purchase! There’s no need to make a separate reservation—we’ll take care of your seating when you purchase your tickets. 

We look forward to welcoming you!

Divas of the 90’s — 2 Shows!

Get ready for a night celebrating the unforgettable music and energy of the 90s! Join us at The Blue Room for Divas of the 90’s, featuring Tolieth, Angelena, Skyy, L. Michelle & Sympli Whitney.

These talented ladies will take the stage with powerhouse vocals, throwback favorites, and the songs that made the 90s an unforgettable era of music.

Your seat is reserved with your ticket purchase! There’s no need to make a separate reservation—we’ll take care of your seating when you purchase your tickets. 

We look forward to welcoming you!

Divas of the 90’s — 2 Shows!

Get ready for a night celebrating the unforgettable music and energy of the 90s! Join us at The Blue Room for Divas of the 90’s, featuring Tolieth, Angelena, Skyy, L. Michelle & Sympli Whitney.

These talented ladies will take the stage with powerhouse vocals, throwback favorites, and the songs that made the 90s an unforgettable era of music.

Your seat is reserved with your ticket purchase! There’s no need to make a separate reservation—we’ll take care of your seating when you purchase your tickets. 

We look forward to welcoming you!

Divas of the 90’s — 2 Shows!

Get ready for a night celebrating the unforgettable music and energy of the 90s! Join us at The Blue Room for Divas of the 90’s, featuring Tolieth, Angelena, Skyy, L. Michelle & Sympli Whitney.

These talented ladies will take the stage with powerhouse vocals, throwback favorites, and the songs that made the 90s an unforgettable era of music.

Your seat is reserved with your ticket purchase! There’s no need to make a separate reservation—we’ll take care of your seating when you purchase your tickets. 

We look forward to welcoming you!

Mark Cutler is a Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame inductee (2015), acclaimed singer, songwriter, and musician best known for his work with The Schemers and The Raindogs. He has toured with legends including Bob Dylan, Don Henley, and Warren Zevon, and collaborated with Iggy Pop and Harry Dean Stanton. Known for his powerful lyrics, memorable melodies, and driving rhythms, Mark continues to write, record, and perform both as a solo artist and with several bands.

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Duke Robillard is a legendary blues guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and producer whose career spans more than five decades. A Rhode Island native, Duke co-founded Roomful of Blues in 1967 and later performed with The Fabulous Thunderbirds, while building an acclaimed solo career.

Known for his mastery of blues, swing, jazz and roots music, Duke has earned multiple Grammy nominations and numerous Blues Music Awards, including being named “Best Blues Guitarist” four times. He has also recorded and worked with music legends including Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Ruth Brown and Pinetop Perkins.

A true guitarist’s guitarist, Duke Robillard remains one of the most respected and versatile artists in American blues.

Your seat is reserved with your ticket purchase! There’s no need to make a separate reservation—we’ll take care of your seating when you purchase your tickets. 

We look forward to welcoming you!

Duke Robillard is a legendary blues guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and producer whose career spans more than five decades. A Rhode Island native, Duke co-founded Roomful of Blues in 1967 and later performed with The Fabulous Thunderbirds, while building an acclaimed solo career.

Known for his mastery of blues, swing, jazz and roots music, Duke has earned multiple Grammy nominations and numerous Blues Music Awards, including being named “Best Blues Guitarist” four times. He has also recorded and worked with music legends including Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Ruth Brown and Pinetop Perkins.

A true guitarist’s guitarist, Duke Robillard remains one of the most respected and versatile artists in American blues.

Your seat is reserved with your ticket purchase! There’s no need to make a separate reservation—we’ll take care of your seating when you purchase your tickets. 

We look forward to welcoming you!

Duke Robillard is a legendary blues guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and producer whose career spans more than five decades. A Rhode Island native, Duke co-founded Roomful of Blues in 1967 and later performed with The Fabulous Thunderbirds, while building an acclaimed solo career.

Known for his mastery of blues, swing, jazz and roots music, Duke has earned multiple Grammy nominations and numerous Blues Music Awards, including being named “Best Blues Guitarist” four times. He has also recorded and worked with music legends including Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Ruth Brown and Pinetop Perkins.

A true guitarist’s guitarist, Duke Robillard remains one of the most respected and versatile artists in American blues.

Your seat is reserved with your ticket purchase! There’s no need to make a separate reservation—we’ll take care of your seating when you purchase your tickets. 

We look forward to welcoming you!

With six highly acclaimed albums, more than 50 touring dates per year, a #1 Billboard single, and multiple charting hits, New York guitarist JJ Sansaverino has spent the past thirty-five years reaching millions of fans around the world with his signature “Benson meets Santana” musical style. An innovative composer and electrifying performer, JJ brings a “take no prisoners” attitude to the stage night after night, blending Smooth Jazz, Traditional Jazz, Blues, R&B, and Reggae into a vibrant live experience. 

Bar Seats- $15

Your seat is reserved with your ticket purchase! There’s no need to make a separate reservation—we’ll take care of your seating when you purchase your tickets. We look forward to welcoming you!

With six highly acclaimed albums, more than 50 touring dates per year, a #1 Billboard single, and multiple charting hits, New York guitarist JJ Sansaverino has spent the past thirty-five years reaching millions of fans around the world with his signature “Benson meets Santana” musical style. An innovative composer and electrifying performer, JJ brings a “take no prisoners” attitude to the stage night after night, blending Smooth Jazz, Traditional Jazz, Blues, R&B, and Reggae into a vibrant live experience.

Premium Seating - $25

Your seat is reserved with your ticket purchase! There’s no need to make a separate reservation—we’ll take care of your seating when you purchase your tickets. We look forward to welcoming you!

With six highly acclaimed albums, more than 50 touring dates per year, a #1 Billboard single, and multiple charting hits, New York guitarist JJ Sansaverino has spent the past thirty-five years reaching millions of fans around the world with his signature “Benson meets Santana” musical style. An innovative composer and electrifying performer, JJ brings a “take no prisoners” attitude to the stage night after night, blending Smooth Jazz, Traditional Jazz, Blues, R&B, and Reggae into a vibrant live experience. 

General Seating - $20

Your seat is reserved with your ticket purchase! There’s no need to make a separate reservation—we’ll take care of your seating when you purchase your tickets. We look forward to welcoming you!

Ida Zecco (actor/singer/comedian/director/producer/coach/educator) is a retired member of both Actors’ Equity Association and Screen Actors Guild. A native Rhode Islander, Ida earned her Bachelors of Music in voice at the Mozarteum University, Salzburg, Austria, and completed a Masters in Music Therapy at the Orff Institute, Salzburg, Austria. She later acquired a Masters in Fine Arts in acting and directing at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA), London, England. She studied at the Actor’s Studio, NYU and with Uta Hagen at HB Studio in New York City, New York.

Emily Monachino (Little Miss) is the captivating front woman of Little Miss and the Boom. A classically trained vocalist with roots in opera, musical theater, and jazz, Emily blends jazz, blues, swing, and vintage cabaret with a distinctive voice, glamorous stage presence, and engaging personality.

Jordyn Amato is the front woman of The Queue and also performs with Neon Crush. With over a decade of vocal training, Jordyn brings powerful vocals and high-energy stage presence to rock, pop, funk, blues, indie, and soul.

Lisa Kay is a powerhouse Rhode Island vocalist and longtime favorite of the New England music scene. Known for her soulful voice and commanding stage presence, she performs blues, R&B, rock, soul, and jazz and is the lead vocalist of The Winehouse Project, Rhode Island’s acclaimed Amy Winehouse tribute band.

Tickets Available Now!

Bar Seating: $15

Your seat is reserved with your ticket purchase! There’s no need to make a separate reservation—we’ll take care of your seating when you purchase your tickets. 

We look forward to welcoming you!

Emily Monachino (Little Miss) is the captivating front woman of Little Miss and the Boom. A classically trained vocalist with roots in opera, musical theater, and jazz, Emily blends jazz, blues, swing, and vintage cabaret with a distinctive voice, glamorous stage presence, and engaging personality.

Jordyn Amato is the front woman of The Queue and also performs with Neon Crush. With over a decade of vocal training, Jordyn brings powerful vocals and high-energy stage presence to rock, pop, funk, blues, indie, and soul.

Lisa Kay is a powerhouse Rhode Island vocalist and longtime favorite of the New England music scene. Known for her soulful voice and commanding stage presence, she performs blues, R&B, rock, soul, and jazz and is the lead vocalist of The Winehouse Project, Rhode Island’s acclaimed Amy Winehouse tribute band.

Tickets Available Now!

General Seating: $20

Emily Monachino (Little Miss) is the captivating front woman of Little Miss and the Boom. A classically trained vocalist with roots in opera, musical theater, and jazz, Emily blends jazz, blues, swing, and vintage cabaret with a distinctive voice, glamorous stage presence, and engaging personality.

Jordyn Amato is the front woman of The Queue and also performs with Neon Crush. With over a decade of vocal training, Jordyn brings powerful vocals and high-energy stage presence to rock, pop, funk, blues, indie, and soul.

Lisa Kay is a powerhouse Rhode Island vocalist and longtime favorite of the New England music scene. Known for her soulful voice and commanding stage presence, she performs blues, R&B, rock, soul, and jazz and is the lead vocalist of The Winehouse Project, Rhode Island’s acclaimed Amy Winehouse tribute band.

Tickets Available Now!

Premium Seating: $25

Serving as Nicolas’ musical director for 14 years, 7 time Emmy Award winning Mike Renzi and Nicolas made 3 albums together, and traveled the country in concert. In 2023, King released the final recording he and Renzi made together before Renzi’s unexpected passing in 2021.

Mike Renzi served as musical director for Mel Torme, Lena Horne, Peggy Lee, Frank Sinatra, Maureen McGovern, Tony Bennett, Jack Jones, Dixie Carter, and worked with everyone from Liza Minnelli to Lady Gaga, Blossom Dearie to Elmo.

On April 28, 2026 Nicolas, alongside genius musical director Tedd Firth (with Alan Bernstein on bass and Mark McLean on drums) tributed the iconic arrangements of Mike Renzi, and recorded it- no fixes, no do-overs- just live.

Your seat is reserved with your ticket purchase! There’s no need to make a separate reservation—we’ll take care of your seating when you purchase your tickets. 

We look forward to welcoming you!

Serving as Nicolas’ musical director for 14 years, 7 time Emmy Award winning Mike Renzi and Nicolas made 3 albums together, and traveled the country in concert. In 2023, King released the final recording he and Renzi made together before Renzi’s unexpected passing in 2021.

Mike Renzi served as musical director for Mel Torme, Lena Horne, Peggy Lee, Frank Sinatra, Maureen McGovern, Tony Bennett, Jack Jones, Dixie Carter, and worked with everyone from Liza Minnelli to Lady Gaga, Blossom Dearie to Elmo.

On April 28, 2026 Nicolas, alongside genius musical director Tedd Firth (with Alan Bernstein on bass and Mark McLean on drums) tributed the iconic arrangements of Mike Renzi, and recorded it- no fixes, no do-overs- just live.

Your seat is reserved with your ticket purchase! There’s no need to make a separate reservation—we’ll take care of your seating when you purchase your tickets. 

We look forward to welcoming you!

Serving as Nicolas’ musical director for 14 years, 7 time Emmy Award winning Mike Renzi and Nicolas made 3 albums together, and traveled the country in concert. In 2023, King released the final recording he and Renzi made together before Renzi’s unexpected passing in 2021.

Mike Renzi served as musical director for Mel Torme, Lena Horne, Peggy Lee, Frank Sinatra, Maureen McGovern, Tony Bennett, Jack Jones, Dixie Carter, and worked with everyone from Liza Minnelli to Lady Gaga, Blossom Dearie to Elmo.

On April 28, 2026 Nicolas, alongside genius musical director Tedd Firth (with Alan Bernstein on bass and Mark McLean on drums) tributed the iconic arrangements of Mike Renzi, and recorded it- no fixes, no do-overs- just live.

Your seat is reserved with your ticket purchase! There’s no need to make a separate reservation—we’ll take care of your seating when you purchase your tickets. 

We look forward to welcoming you!

Strictly Sinatra presents The Rat Pack! 

An evening full of classic hits, smooth vocals and Vegas styles entertainment. Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the music, style and charisma of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr.

General Seating $45

Doors Open at 6pm 

Showtime at 6:30pm

* Purchasing tickets for a performance automatically reserves your table for the evening. Your ticket includes seating for the show, allowing you to enjoy food and drinks throughout the performance. No additional dinner reservation is required.

The Rat Pack A Holiday Spectacular - Bar Seating

Strictly Sinatra presents The Rat Pack! 

An evening full of classic hits, smooth vocals and Vegas styles entertainment. Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the music, style and charisma of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr.

Bar Seating $35

Doors Open at 6pm 

Showtime at 6:30pm

* Purchasing tickets for a performance automatically reserves your table for the evening. Your ticket includes seating for the show, allowing you to enjoy food and drinks throughout the performance. No additional dinner reservation is required.

Strictly Sinatra presents The Rat Pack! 

An evening full of classic hits, smooth vocals and Vegas styles entertainment. Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the music, style and charisma of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr.

Premium seating $50

Showtime at 6:30pm

* Purchasing tickets for a performance automatically reserves your table for the evening. Your ticket includes seating for the show, allowing you to enjoy food and drinks throughout the performance. No additional dinner reservation is required.

Strictly Sinatra presents The Rat Pack! 

An evening full of classic hits, smooth vocals and Vegas styles entertainment. Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the music, style and charisma of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr.

General Seating $45

Doors Open at 3pm

Showtime at 4pm

* Purchasing tickets for a performance automatically reserves your table for the evening. Your ticket includes seating for the show, allowing you to enjoy food and drinks throughout the performance. No additional dinner reservation is required.

The Rat Pack A Holiday Spectacular - Bar Seating

Strictly Sinatra presents The Rat Pack! 

An evening full of classic hits, smooth vocals and Vegas styles entertainment. Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the music, style and charisma of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr.

Bar Seating $35

Doors Open at 3pm

Showtime 4pm

* Purchasing tickets for a performance automatically reserves your table for the evening. Your ticket includes seating for the show, allowing you to enjoy food and drinks throughout the performance. No additional dinner reservation is required.

Strictly Sinatra presents The Rat Pack! 

An evening full of classic hits, smooth vocals and Vegas styles entertainment. Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the music, style and charisma of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr.

Premium seating $50

Showtime at 4pm

* Purchasing tickets for a performance automatically reserves your table for the evening. Your ticket includes seating for the show, allowing you to enjoy food and drinks throughout the performance. No additional dinner reservation is required.

The Rat Pack A Holiday Spectacular -Premium Seating

Strictly Sinatra presents The Rat Pack! 

An evening full of classic hits, smooth vocals and Vegas styles entertainment. Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the music, style and charisma of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr.

General Seating $50

Doors Open at 6:30pm

Showtime at 7pm

* Purchasing tickets for a performance automatically reserves your table for the evening. Your ticket includes seating for the show, allowing you to enjoy food and drinks throughout the performance. No additional dinner reservation is required.

The Rat Pack A Holiday Spectacular - General Seating

Strictly Sinatra presents The Rat Pack! 

An evening full of classic hits, smooth vocals and Vegas styles entertainment. Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the music, style and charisma of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr.

General Seating $45

Doors Open at 6:30pm

Showtime at 7pm

* Purchasing tickets for a performance automatically reserves your table for the evening. Your ticket includes seating for the show, allowing you to enjoy food and drinks throughout the performance. No additional dinner reservation is required.

The Rat Pack A Holiday Spectacular - Bar Seating

Strictly Sinatra presents The Rat Pack! 

An evening full of classic hits, smooth vocals and Vegas styles entertainment. Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the music, style and charisma of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr.

Bar Seating $35

Doors Open at 6:30pm

Showtime 7pm

* Purchasing tickets for a performance automatically reserves your table for the evening. Your ticket includes seating for the show, allowing you to enjoy food and drinks throughout the performance. No additional dinner reservation is required.