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EAST PROVIDENCE

MYRTLE

Address: 134 Waterman Ave, East Providence, RI 02914
Website: givemyrtle.com
Calendar: givemyrtle.com/upcoming-events

ABOUT

Myrtle is a hybrid cocktail bar, live music venue, and vintage shop in East Providence created by co-owners Natalie Vanlandingham and Tommy Allen. The venue has delivered over 700 free performances since opening in September 2023, establishing itself as a genuine catalyst for the local arts district. The space functions as the Lower East Providence Music & Arts Society, with a mission centered on free and accessible performance.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Myrtle occupies a historic storefront that originally housed Jerry's Hollywood Shoes approximately 100 years ago. The owners preserved architectural character, including the original tin ceiling and vintage shoe displays that now form the backbar. Music programming happens nearly nightly with no cover charge. Genres span jazz and bluegrass to folk, indie rock, and soul.

HISTORY

Myrtle opened its doors in September 2023, born during the post-COVID period. The name honors Vanlandingham's great-grandmother Myrtle, who loved vintage items and crystal glassware, and also references Myrtlebank Avenue where Allen grew up. Since opening, Myrtle has evolved into a vital cultural fixture for East Providence, fostering renewed interest in the neighborhood's commercial corridors.

Sources:
[1] givemyrtle.com [2] bostonglobe.com [3] rimonthly.com [4] visitrhodeisland.com [5] yelp.com

UPCOMING SHOWS

Tuesday

  • 7:00pm, 11:00pm — Justice Cow / Kira Metcalf / Honeycrush / ssa lin let's go

Thursday

  • 7:00pm, 10:00pm — Princess June / Coe Street Co-op / Brad Bensko sing along

Friday

  • 8:00pm, 11:00pm — 2 Clown 2 Karaoke get loud

Saturday

  • 12:00pm, 3:00pm — Burlesque Karaoke Brunch Edition! tix
  • 8:00pm, 11:00pm — DJ's NONSPENSE, TIMTAMCLUB & DD TUT spinning Vinyl! rock out

Sunday

  • 6:00pm, 9:00pm — Tanya McIntyre & The Professors let's go

Tuesday - 4/14

  • 6:00pm, 11:00pm — LGBTQIA+ Artist Community Care Open Mic sing along

Wednesday - 4/15

  • 4:00pm, 7:00pm — Persephone’s Parlor jazz vibes
  • 7:00pm, 10:00pm — Little City Biggish Band rock out

Thursday - 4/16

  • 6:00pm, 8:00pm — RYAN LEE CROSBY / JAGTIME MILLIONAIRE let's go
  • 8:00pm, 11:00pm — Favourite / Orion jazz vibes

Friday - 4/17

  • 8:00pm, 11:00pm — TV Models / High Planes / Mid City Scrap get loud

Saturday - 4/18

  • 2:00pm, 5:00pm — Dyan Kane & The Tom White Trio let's go
  • 8:00pm, 11:00pm — Hemlok / Professor Caffeine & the Insecurities / Lazertüth rock out

Sunday - 4/19

Tuesday - 4/21

  • 7:00pm, 10:00pm — Caroline Davis / Timo Vollbrecht jazz vibes

Wednesday - 4/22

  • 7:00pm, 10:00pm — Noah Harley / Will Lawrence / Allysen Callery sing along

Thursday - 4/23

  • 8:00pm, 11:00pm — Especially Heinous (or “Be Gay & Do Crime”!) get loud

Friday - 4/24

  • 7:00pm, 11:00pm — Dusk ‘til Yawn Dance Party rock out

No shows listed.

Full schedule at givemyrtle.com/upcoming-events →

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