Week of June 7th – June 13th 2010

Open 365 Days a Year. Live Music Every Friday and Saturday & Sunday NEVER a COVER

Check out What’s NEW at the Ganny:

*BREAKFAST will begin Memorial Weekend- (Sat, Sun, Mon for the holiday weekend) from 7:00am-11:00am and continue every weekend this summer

**Margarita Monday’s coming June 7th- Mexican menu & multitudes of Margaritas!

*THURSDAY EVENING ‘SUMMER MUSIC’ starting June 3rd

Swizzle Sundays- our summer version of Blues, Bloodies & Brunch will launch June 6th with a new time of 4:00-7:00- Special BBQ menu!

 

WINNER of  ‘BEST BLUES HANGOUT’ award from Rhode Island Monthly Magazine… THE  BEST OF RHODE ISLAND AWARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Sunday June 6th will be the launch of Swizzle Sundays,’ our Summer Blues Series.The summer shows will be from 4:00-7:00- so when  you are coming off you boat, the beach, the golf course or just want to mellow into Sunday evening and not think about cooking yourself.. come on down to  the Ganny for some great food, fun concoctions and FANTASIC BLUES! New BBQ menu!  A fabulous way to end the weekend!

 

Also this summer we will be bringing a NEW ‘SUMMER MUSIC’ series every Thursday from 8:00-11:00. It will be a variety of music, including light rock, americana, jazzy, country,acoustic, swinging fun. A great way to ease into the weekend with a great meal, lots of fun drinks and plenty of really fantastic musicians who we are finally getting the opportunity to have perform at the Ganny.

Every Wednesday we are happy to bring you ITALIAN NIGHT-  So bring your date, your friend or your family and come dine on some great homemade italian dishes with candlelight, checkered tablecloths, fun Italian music.
The Ganny serves both lunch AND dinner every day of the week. Come on in and enjoy our daily specials, dreamed up by our wonderful cooks..everything homemade ..everyday!
As usual, live music every Friday, Saturday and Sunday  NEVER A COVER!
Click on the band’s website or their photos to and hear a sample of their music!

THURSDAY JUNE 10th
‘SUMMER SERIES MUSIC’
LIVE MUSIC EVERY THURSDAY THIS SUMMER
featuring
8:00-11:00
We are very happy to introduce RED EYE FLIGHT BAND” as band # 2 for  our new ‘Summer Series’ music every Thursday this summer . Each week we will bring you something a bit different music- wise for the Ganny!   Please come join us for Thursday Night Fun-ease into the weekend with us every Thursday this summer!
Red Eye Flight has been described as ‘Americana Acoustic Electric Eclectic’ and was formed in 2005.All you guys who keep asking for some COUNTRY- here is your big chance! The music is always vocally based, and it incorporates electric and acoustic instrumentation to create soundscapes that are evocative of this country, from the old west to the open ocean.  Tim Murphy (guitar and vocals) who has been told he is a ‘walking encyclopedia’ of American songwriters who loves introducing audiences to great msuic that they probably have never heard along with the occasional original song Hi outstanding acoustic guitar encompasses fingerstyle,bluegrass,country and rock.Derek Escher,electric guitar,mandolin and vocals, Ken Taylor (who has played 2 dozen iinstruments in his life!)- bass,mandolin,dobro and Kasey Taylor (a classically trained singer)- is not afraid to take on any type of venue- so there s/b quite a few surprises during the show and Rand Torman -percussion–Stamped with strong vocals, interesting arrangements, and varying lead instruments. Playing anything from Cowboy Junkies to Gypsy Jazz, Dave Alvin to original Americana, John Prine to Dylan, the Stones and far beyond…….. Check out their website– wowowowow  great music! Geez! We are so looking foward to a fantastic night this Thursday!
FRIDAY JUNE 11th

9:30-1:00
TT PowerTrip is a very exciting and ‘new’ addition to the gigs at the Ganny! A sax, baritone sax, guitar,bass, keyboads, drums and vocals- The TT PowerTrip is a 6 piece, high energy band made up of mature and seasoned musicians from throughout the Boston area. They play a good mix of danceable classic rock, southern rock and R&B with a heavy emphasis on their rockin horn section.At various times they have had tours with Gloria Estefan, Chuck Berry & Bonnie Raitt just  to name a few…Tim Terrio- keyboard-In the 80’s Tim played keys with the oldies band, “Richie and the Stars.”  In the 90’s he teamed up with Todd Tucker to form the classic rock bands “The Stormdogs” and “The Coolers.”  He leads the band “TT PowerTrip,” plays front-man, arranges, sings, solos, and if you’re lucky you could catch him playing porta-keys.Todd Tucker – guitarSpawned in two great music cities, Todd was born in New Orleans and began his music career in Cleveland where he played in “The Sedro Willy Band”, “Slyder“, and “Risque.”  After releasing a local hit recording in ‘81, Todd moved to Miami where he played with “The Samba Kings.”  After moving to Massachusetts, Todd joined up with Tim Terrio and they’ve played together for almost 20 years. Also Ray Denice- on sax; Chuck Boulos on bass and Bob Gilliatt on baritone sax round out this fun group  – HIGH ENERGY- loads of fun.. Sure to be a fabulous Friday!

SATURDAY JUNE 12th
NOT DEAD YET
9:30-1:00
Remember Heidi and Dave up there with the Smokin’ Toads- great vocals,great guitar? More recently,remember when there wasn’t an inch of free space in the Ganny this spring on a Sunday?  These guys had the joint completely mesmerized AND jumping!They  are back on the scene with their NEW BAND- NOT DEAD YET and we are happy to have them  show off this Saturday.
NDY are a 5 piece band, playing rock, folk, country, blues, rockabilly, etc. Dave, Heide, and Larry, have a history playing at the Narragansett Café going back to the 80’s, in the bands; Angell Road, Crossroads, and more recently, the Smokin’ Toads. Dennis and Jim round out the lineup with experience in the bands; Toys, D.M. and the Shades, and Half in the Bag. Together they have a style not too hard, not to light, just right!  .Jim Stravato: Lead guitar;Dennis Harrington: Bass and vocals;Larry Quaglieri: Drums;Heide Sisson: Vocals, keys, guitar;Dave Sisson: Vocals, guitar.

This will definately be a fun,dancing,enjoying really great music night. See you all there. Be sure to get there early..if their Sunday performance was a foreshadowing of what this night will bring..WATCH OUT!
SUNDAY JUNE 13th
‘SWIZZLE SUNDAY’S’
LIVE BLUES EVERY SUNDAY
this week featuring
4:00-7:00 pm
Matt Bruneau , guitar and vocals, and his band BIG CAT BLUES is coming back to the Ganny for the first time in a while,bringing back his special,authentic blues. Along with Brian Rodrigues percussion and vocals,Randy ‘Fat Boy’ May Bass and vocals,Kerry May :vocals and Dave Underwood on drums this is poised to be a long awaited special show. With influences from BB King, Muddy Waters,John Lee Hooker,ray Charles,Howlin Wolf amongst a plethora of other great bands We will be wholly entertained.
Soo, come on down for ‘SWIZZLE SUNDAY’s’ replacing Blues, Bloodies & Brunch with a new time of 4:00-7:00 and some great RUM CONCOCTIONS and special BBQ items on the menu! Great way to ease out of the weekend..come off the boat,golf course, or beach and come on in for a great time!

** SNEAK PREVIEW FOR NEXT WEEK**

Thursday June 17thRobin Soares & Jon Hathaway (of 5 Flavor Discount fame)’Summer Series’ Music 8:00-11:00- every Thursday all summer with various types of music!)

Friday  June 18th- Eddy’s Shoe 9:30-1:00

Saturday June 19th - New York Minute Band 9:30-1:00

Sunday June 20th Tim Taylor Blues Band (also Father’s Day!) at the new time 4:00-7:00- for ‘Swizzle Sunday Blues’

We were also fortunate to get a nice write up in our own local newspaper The Jamestown Press. Read this great article on music in Jamestown !! Thank you to Jeff McDonough for the great photo of the Ganny above too.  click here for article: www.jamestownpress.com.

www.narragansettcafe.com

Narragansett Cafe – 25 Narragansett Avenue, Jamestown, RI 02835

401-423-2150