R &B ACTIVITIES & Events

July—September 2011  

RIRBPS

KEEPING classic r&b ALIVE

Preserving  the Heritage

Promoting the Music

 Educating The Public

 

      

WHERE TO FIND R&B  jams IN ri

 

To find our performers and the best R&B places in town

Check out  the “life beat” section

In The Thursday Providence Journal or go to

www.projothebeat.com

 

 

 

PERFORMING RIRBPS MEMBERS AVAILABLE FOR BOOKINGS

 

Jose Santos, song stylist: Single lounge work.(Variety)                401 438-2429

 

Paul “Sweet P” Williams & The Sweet P Blues Band                    401 465-0542

                                                                          Website: www.sweetpguitar.com   

 

Max Whiting & The Music Makers Band (Jazz)                              617 539-3951

 

Sylvia  Ann Soares, Actress, Director and Playwright                   401 861-9871

 

The Lonnie Gaeperini, Soul Jazz organ Band                              401 726-0661

                                                                                                       Cell 646 773-3535

                                                      Website: www.cdbaby.com/cd/lonnigasperii

 

Wayne Amado , Drummer/ Band  (variety)                                     401 288-7669

 

Steve Morrison, Drummer  (variety)                                                 401 233-0319  

 

The Preservation Hall Rhythm & Blues Band                                 401 821-1084

 

“Clarice” Smith  Band, Jazz/R&B /Variety                                       401 780-0678

 

Dick Willner, Guitar /vocals/jam host/Blues/R&B/ jazz & oldies           401 353-1908

 

Mike Catuto, Drummer/ Band (Blues/R&B)                                   508 223-3550

 

                                                                                                        Cell  401 447-9231

                                                                        Website: www.mike@mikeljon.com

 

Preservation Hall R&B Band (Classic R&B)                                 617 539-3951

 

      Phil Pegg, Band, Guitar & Vocals (Variety)                                        Cell 401-639-9343  

      Gina Wesley & Dream Catcher Band (Variety)                                       401 419-- 6480                                                                                                          Email: ginawesleydreamcatcher@gmail.com             

                                                                  Website: www.myspace.com/ginaanddreamcatcher

       Barry Williams, DJ ( R&B/Blues) Wash. DC Metro Area    202 207—6377

               

GINA WESLEY

Manager of Gina Wesley and Dreamcatcher. Lead vocalist and member of RIRBPS.

THE GIG NOTICE!

 

The “GIG NOTICE” is an email sent out to our members and local musicians. The Gig Notice contains the weekly schedule of  performance dates, times and locations for member and other R&B bands and acts. Around the state. 

 

Non-members can now be notified. To be added to the email GiG Notice List, contact Cleveland Kurtz at  (401) 461 –0012.

FOR  SOME OF THE BEST IN LOCAL BLUES TO CLASSIC R&B LOOK FOR  THE FOLLOWING BANDS:

 

THE DICK WILNER BLUES BAND

 

PAUL “SWEET P” WILLIAMS  & THE SWEET P BLUES BAND

 

GINA WESLEY AND DREAMCATCHER

 

LONNIE GASPERINI SOUL JAZZ ORGAN BAND

 

ROOTS CAFE

278 Westminster ST

Providence, RI

 

Jam sessions most Sundays.

 

 

 

Sundays Sept , 18th & 25th

Jazz / Blues Jam Sessions

Roots Cafe

276 Westminster St

Downtown Providence, RI

7:00pm to 11:00pm

$5.00 Donation

Free Admission For Musicians & Singers

www.rootscafeprovidence.com

 

 

Friday Sept. 23rd

The Cuban Revolution at The Plant

60 Valley Street  

Providence, RI

9:00 pm to 1:00 am

http://thecubanrevolution.com

 

Sweet P Blues Band

 

www.sweetPguitar.com

SWEET “ P” BLUES BAND SEPTEMBER 2011 GIG SCHEDULE