Blackbeard’s Summer Series w/ DJ Wh1tchwav3z

This ain’t your average beach bash… it’s a Blackbeard blowout. We’re throwing open the gates of The Met and turning up the heat for one unforgettable night of music, mischief, and summer madness. Whether you’re rolling in straight from the beach, fresh off a family BBQ, or just ready to shake off the week—this is where you need to be.   DJ Wh1tchwav3z is spinning the beats to melt your flip-flops. Go-go dancers bringing the fire to the floor. Beach-style games, summer cocktails, and grilled eats—yes, we got veggie options too. Ice-cold drinks flowing. Good vibes only.   Times are wild, money’s tight—we get it. That’s why we’re keeping it affordable. Because everyone deserves a night to cut loose and feel alive.

NIRVANI – A NIRVANA TRIBUTE EXPERIENCE

Nirvani: A Nirvana Tribute Experience  Nirvani is the most authentic and electrifying tribute band to the legendary grunge pioneers, Nirvana. Known for their accurate recreation of the raw, high-energy performances that made Kurt Cobain and company a cultural phenomenon, Nirvani has been selling out venues across the country. From the iconic, distorted guitar riffs to the anguished screams and rebellious spirit, Nirvani brings the music of Nirvana to life in a way that feels as powerful and visceral as it did in the 90s. Nirvani’s live shows are a high-octane journey through all the hits and deep cuts that defined Nirvana’s catalog. With a stage presence that channels the chaotic energy of the original band, they deliver an unforgettable experience, playing fan favorites like “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” “Come As You Are,” and “Heart-Shaped Box,” alongside deeper tracks that true Nirvana fans will love. Their wild stage presence, combined with instrument-smashing finales, ensures no two shows are ever the same. Nirvani: A Nirvana Tribute Experience you won’t forget.

EARLYBIRDS CLUB RHODE ISLAND

Earlybirds Club is a dance party designed for women, trans, and non-binary folks that starts at 6pm and ends at 10pm—because we have shit to do in the morning! Our DJ spins music from the 80s to 2000s, including pop, hip-hop, new wave, and R&B. Earlybirds Club is more than a fun night out, it’s a supportive space where kindness, good vibes, and sensible footwear rule. Come as you are—there’s plenty of room on the dance floor for everyone.    10% of ticket proceeds go to Haven Box, a Rhode Island nonprofit that aims to address the unmet needs of sexual abuse survivors and foster long-term healing with post-crisis support services.   Note: By purchasing these tickets, you are consenting to be photographed for promotional purposes. People of all backgrounds and identities are encouraged to attend all of our events.

STEVE GRACE CELEBRATION OF LIFE

The Steve Grace Celebration of Life is confirmed to be on July 20th at THE MET – Doors 1:30 pm – Show 2pm-8pm.   A gathering of Steve’s family, friends, and colleagues to celebrate his life and, all he has done for our musical community. 5 Bands and 2 Special Guests.   Come join us […]

CHALUMEAU ALBUM RELEASE

CHALUMEAU is the eclectic pop/rock music project of Katherine Bergeron and Butch Rovan, two Brown University professors with a passion for songwriting. This party celebrates the arrival of their debut album — “Blue” — on August 7. Motif magazine has called their unique sound “genre defying,” in the way it blends a diversity of styles from ballads to blues, bossa nova to Latin, indie to electronica to hard rock.   While Katherine and Butch wrote, performed, recorded, mixed, and mastered all the music for the album, this live release event features a full band of top Rhode Island- and Boston-based musicians, along with other surprise guests. And cake! Follow their progress on:  YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@Chalumeau3000 INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/chalumeau3000/ SPOTIFY: https://tinyurl.com/s63uhkps  

COSMIC CHARLIE – High-Energy Grateful Dead

Cosmic Charlie was born in the musical Mecca of Athens, Georgia. From its summer 1999 inception, the band swiftly cemented its reputation as a band that puts a unique and personal twist on the Grateful Dead catalogue. Cosmic Charlie is a Dead cover band for folks that are ambivalent about Dead cover bands. Rather than mimicking the Dead exactly, Cosmic Charlie chooses to tap into the Dead’s energy and style as a foundation on which to build. The result is healthy balance of creativity and tradition, where both the band and its audience are taken to that familiar edge with the sense that, music is actually being MADE here tonight. Moving and shaking even the most skeptical of Deadheads, Cosmic Charlie storms into a town and plays with an energy that eludes other bands, an energy that sometimes eluded the Dead themselves. Those precious moments during Dead jams when the synchronicity is there and all is right with the world –  these are the moments that Cosmic Charlie relishes and feverishly welcomes with open arms. Clearly, Cosmic Charlie’s audiences are also eager to partake in these moments, and together with the band, they have indulged in many memorable evenings. Most nights, Cosmic Charlie walks onstage without a setlist, not even knowing what the first song will be. Any Dead tune can rear its head at any moment, and fan requests are always welcome. “INSPIRATION, MOVE ME BRIGHTLY” is Cosmic Charlie’s mantra, allowing the music to truly play the band.