{"id":2048723,"date":"2025-09-25T09:29:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T09:29:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2048723"},"modified":"2025-09-25T09:29:39","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T09:29:39","slug":"ri-is-full-of-live-concert-options-this-fall-check-out-some-of-the-top-acts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/ri-is-full-of-live-concert-options-this-fall-check-out-some-of-the-top-acts\/","title":{"rendered":"RI is full of live concert options this fall. Check out some of the top acts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">After a summer of stadium tours and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.providencejournal.com\/picture-gallery\/news\/2025\/07\/27\/day-2-of-the-newport-folk-festival-music-rhode-island-ri-saturday\/85392539007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:music festivals;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">music festivals<\/a>, Rhode Island concertgoers reluctantly \u2013 or happily, depending on your heat tolerance \u2013 move indoors for a fall music season that\u2019s ripe with options.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Our top choices span genres and locations across New England\u2019s musical sweet spot. Check out these shows around the state:<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Al Copley Quintet<\/strong>, Oct. 3, 8 p.m., Knickerbocker Caf\u00e9 (<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/knickmusic.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:knickmusic.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">knickmusic.com<\/a>), Westerly. Kick the weekend off with the gifted pianist and co-founder of Roomful of Blues. His repertoire careens effortlessly from boogie-woogie to swing, keeping the room crackling with energy. Tickets are $20.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Violent Femmes<\/strong>, Oct. 10, 8 p.m., The Strand (<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thestrandri.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:thestrandri.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">thestrandri.com<\/a>), Providence. \u201cBlister in the Sun\u201d and \u201cGone Daddy Gone\u201d might have coalesced this folk punk band\u2019s fan base in the 1980s, but their alternative sound and blistering lyrics have kept them popular and relevant ever since. Tickets start at $50.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>America<\/strong>, Oct. 18, 7 p.m., Providence Performing Arts Center (<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ppac.evenue.net\/events\/AMER\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:ppacri.org;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">ppacri.org<\/a>), Providence. Fans never get tired of this Grammy Award-winning band\u2019s transcendent rock vibe. The \u201cEncore 2025\u201d tour celebrates 55 years of tunes like \u201cA Horse with No Name\u201d and \u201cVentura Highway.\u201d Tickets start at $64.75.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Goose performs in August 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa. The band will be on stage at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence on Dec. 12 and 13.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Dream Theater<\/strong>, Oct. 22, 8 p.m., Vets Auditorium (<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thevetsri.com\/events\/detail\/dream-theater-25\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:thevetsri.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">thevetsri.com<\/a>), Providence. The \u201cParasomnia\u201d tour showcases the metal band\u2019s trailblazing spirit after Rolling Stone magazine included their debut album on its list of the top 100 greatest metal albums of all time. The band is promoting its 16th album with characteristic energy. Tickets start at $91.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Acoustic Alchemy<\/strong>, Nov. 6, 8 p.m., Greenwich Odeum (<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenwichodeum.com\/2024\/11\/06\/acoustic-alchemy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:greenwichodeum.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">greenwichodeum.com<\/a>), East Greenwich. After a 14-year hiatus, the band released \u201c33\u2153\u201d \u2013 an eclectic blend of jazz, blues, Caribbean rhythms, Eastern sounds and classical forms \u2013 and took to the road. Those who love the band&#8217;s blend of nylon and steel guitar will be rewarded for the wait. Tickets are $35.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Amazing Royal Crowns<\/strong>, Nov. 22, 7 p.m., The Met (<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themetri.com\/event\/amazing-royal-crowns\/the-met-ri\/pawtucket-rhode-island\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:themetri.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">themetri.com<\/a>), Pawtucket. The rockabilly punk rock masters \u2013 and Rhode Island natives \u2013 play their first headlining show in New England in 24 years. Their hot and fast sound is richly retro and explosively energetic. Tickets for the all-ages show start at $25.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>McKinley James<\/strong>, Dec. 7, 6 p.m., Alchemy (<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/alchemyri.net\/providence-alchemy-events\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:alchemyri.net;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">alchemyri.net<\/a>), Providence. Described as \u201cequal parts old soul and modern man,\u201d the 22-year-old James coaxes his own spin on classic rock, soul and R&amp;B sounds from his electric guitar. The themes he sings of, however, are anything but retro. Tickets are $17.31.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Goose<\/strong>, Dec. 12 and 13, 7:30 p.m., Amica Mutual Pavilion (<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amicamutualpavilion.com\/events\/detail\/goose-goosemas-2025\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:amicamutualpavilion.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">amicamutualpavilion.com<\/a>), Providence. The indie rockers promise to light up The AMP with material from their latest album \u201cChain Yer Dragon,\u201d plus the \u201clived in\u201d sound they cultivated and improv performance skills that audiences love. Tickets start at $64 and are available online only.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.providencejournal.com\/story\/entertainment\/music\/2025\/09\/25\/2025-concerts-in-rhode-island-violent-femmes-america-goose-al-copley-quintet\/86243592007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:2025 concerts in RI: Violent Femmes, America, Goose, Al Copley Quintet;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">2025 concerts in RI: Violent Femmes, America, Goose, Al Copley Quintet<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After a summer of stadium tours and music festivals, Rhode Island concertgoers reluctantly \u2013 or happily, depending on your heat tolerance \u2013 move indoors for a fall music season that\u2019s ripe with options. Our top choices span genres and locations across New England\u2019s musical sweet spot. Check out these shows around the state: Al Copley [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2048724,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25172],"tags":[380142,22782,353564,346138,380141],"class_list":["post-2048723","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","tag-heat-tolerance","tag-music-festivals","tag-providence-performing-arts-center","tag-rhode-island","tag-roomful-of-blues"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RI-is-full-of-live-concert-options-this-fall-Check.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2048723","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2048723"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2048723\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2048724"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2048723"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2048723"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2048723"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}