CRANSTON
THE BLUE ROOM
Updated
This week at The Blue Room: Wed 10/14 — Newport Jazz Presents Jam Session, Thu 10/15 — Sugar Ray Norcia, Fri 10/16 — Lady D. Upcoming: Wed 10/21 — Ryan Peterson Trio, Fri 10/23 — Big Lux and The Hype - General Seating, Fri 10/23 — Big Lux And The Hype - Premium Seating.
ABOUT
The Blue Room is an intimate jazz and live music venue located in Pawtuxet Village, Cranston, featuring a carefully curated 45-seat room with white leather booths, candlelit tables, fresh flowers, and professional production elements including a digital piano, house drum kit, monitors, and a dedicated sound technician. Owner Jen Minuto, a musician and attorney, designed the space as "a joyful, artistic, soulful place" welcoming diverse musical programming including jazz, blues, folk, fado, bossa nova, flamenco, and rock.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect an elegant, intimate atmosphere with candlelit tables, fresh flowers, and dark blue mood lighting. The 45-seat venue hosts live music consistently, with curated nightly performances. Sunday nights feature open mic with available mics, piano, and house drum kit. The full bar serves craft cocktails. Free off-street parking is available.
HISTORY
The Blue Room opened Memorial Day Weekend 2023. Owner Jen Minuto had identified this location a decade prior. The name "The Blue Room" references the blue note in jazz and draws inspiration from the legendary Blue Note Records in New York City. Minuto began playing piano at age five and maintained her passion even while practicing law for years.
UPCOMING SHOWS as of 10/12/2026
Wednesday
- 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM — Newport Jazz Presents Jam Session jam out
Thursday
- 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM — Sugar Ray Norcia blues night
Friday
- 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM — Lady D soulful vibes
- 08:00 PM - 11:00 PM — Brother to Brother dance all night
Saturday
- 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM — The Berger Boys folk tunes
- 08:00 PM - 11:00 PM — Rory and The Blues Hounds blues fest
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