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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

  • 6:30pm, 11:00pm — Open Mic with guest host Jenn Lombari get loud

Wednesday

Thursday

  • 8:00pm, 11:00pm — Get Sleazy: A Burlesque Tribute to Indie Sleaze party time

Friday

  • 8:00pm, 11:00pm — Bill Bartholomew (full band) / Good Judgement rock out

Saturday

  • 1:00pm, 3:30pm — Evening Sky feel good
  • 4:00pm, 6:00pm — Judy N’ Deez Guys let's groove
  • 8:00pm, 11:00pm — Sneaky Miles / Jo Celine / Jon Nolan & Good Co. jam session

Wednesday - 3/4

  • 7:00pm, 10:00pm — The John Allmark Quintet jazz vibes

Friday - 3/6

Saturday - 3/7

  • 2:00pm, 5:00pm — Young Rust: A Neil Young Tribute Show get nostalgic
  • 8:00pm, 11:00pm — Ben Shaw (large ensemble) big vibes

Sunday - 3/8

  • 2:00pm, 5:00pm — Songwriters in the round with Sarah Mac, Louise Coombe & Marc Douglas Berardo songwriters
  • 6:00pm, 9:00pm — Providence Porchfest Fundraiser support local

Wednesday - 3/11

  • 8:00pm, 11:00pm — Ms Ezra Furman Doing What She Wants rock star

Friday - 3/13

  • 8:00pm, 11:00pm — Soapbox Saints / Tequila Sirens / John Larson and The Silver Fields let's party

Saturday - 3/14

  • 2:00pm, 5:00pm — The Devil's Twins / How's About Charlie / Mary-Elaine Jenkins good times
  • 8:00pm, 11:00pm — Exploding Zones (Album Release) / Gertrude Atherton / Muffin album launch

Sunday - 3/15

  • 1:00pm, 4:00pm — DJ Weistronaut and DJ Streetnoise Vinyl Sunday spin vibes

Tuesday - 3/17

  • 7:00pm, 10:00pm — Bank of Ireland (Mark & Peri of The Whelks) local talent

Wednesday - 3/18

  • 7:00pm, 10:00pm — Little City Biggish Band open rehearsal band practice

Thursday - 3/19

  • 8:00pm, 11:00pm — Trinary System / Sapling live music

Friday - 3/20

  • 8:00pm, 11:00pm — Vudu Sister ADYNATA Album Release Concert with special guests Long Kate and Eryka Fir of Coma Hole celebrate music

Saturday - 3/21

  • 2:00pm, 5:00pm — Anchors Away Brass Band brass tunes
  • 6:00pm, 8:00pm — Zilch! A Tribute to The Monkees monkees night
  • 8:00pm, 11:00pm — Vinyl with Greenwood HiFi music night

Wednesday - 3/25

Saturday - 3/28

  • 8:00pm, 11:00pm — Cannibal Ramblers / SWRM / Gal Fieri / Water Ghost crazy night

No shows listed.

Full schedule at givemyrtle.com/upcoming-events →

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