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EAST PROVIDENCE

MYRTLE

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This week at Myrtle: Wed 10/14 — The Lantern - A New England Folk Oracle (Release Party), Thu 10/15 — Cassetti Spaghetti - All Cassette DJ Night, Fri 10/16 — SOMERGLOOM - The Gloom that came to Providence. Upcoming: Wed 10/21 — Little City Biggish Band, Fri 10/23 — Poppy in the Beet Patch (album release) / Gretchen Fields, Fri 10/23 — Will Dailey Band / '92 Winona.

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 as of 10/12/2026

Wednesday

  • 7:00pm, 10:00pm — The Lantern - A New England Folk Oracle (Release Party) details

Thursday

  • 8:00pm, 11:00pm — Cassetti Spaghetti - All Cassette DJ Night let's go

Friday

  • 8:00pm, 11:00pm — SOMERGLOOM - The Gloom that came to Providence rock out

Saturday

  • 4:00pm, 6:30pm — Mark Cutler’s Men of Great Courage details
  • 8:00pm, 11:00pm — Puppet Show and Spinal Ass (Spinal Tap) / The Glare get loud

Sunday

  • 1:00pm, 5:00pm — Blues Heritage Tribute to Lightnin' Hopkins blues vibes
  • 7:00pm, 10:00pm — The Big Lebowski Tribute Show details

Wednesday - 10/21

  • 7:00pm, 10:00pm — Little City Biggish Band jazz vibes

Friday - 10/23

  • 6:00pm, 8:30pm — Poppy in the Beet Patch (album release) / Gretchen Fields details
  • 9:00pm, 11:00pm — Will Dailey Band / '92 Winona get loud

Saturday - 10/24

  • 2:00pm, 5:00pm — The Glass Hours / Mary-Elaine Jenkins / Lily Rhodes details
  • 8:00pm, 11:00pm — Myrtle Mad Monster Party 4! - Freak Phone / Whyte Lipstick / Typhoid Mary and DJ It’s Casual let's go

Sunday - 10/25

  • 1:00pm, 4:00pm — Ghost Cat Rodeo details
  • 5:00pm, 7:00pm — The Gansett Bay Cajun Ceili Band let's go

Tuesday - 10/27

  • 6:30pm, 11:00pm — Open Mic with Mark Milloff get loud

Thursday - 10/29

  • 8:00pm, 11:00pm — The Deep Ones / Vanna Pacella / crash space rock out

Friday - 10/30

  • 8:00pm, 11:00pm — SSA LIN / Don’t Tell Iris / YourFriendM00n details

No shows listed.

Full schedule at givemyrtle.com/upcoming-events →