JIMMY GAVAGAN
UPCOMING
SHOWS
UPCOMING SHOWS
Jimmy plays several different genres with a variety of groups. Come see him perform in your area soon!
You can also stay up to date on where Jimmy will be performing via social media
Instagram @Jimmygavagan
Oct
5
Courtland Club - Providence, RI
6pm and 8:30pm sets
Jimmy will be joining bandleader, Leland Baker at Providence's coveted cocktail bar and live jazz listening room, the Courtland Club. The Newport Jazz Festival has called the club the "Best Local Jazz Night in RI"
Leland Baker on Tenor Sax
Brayden Beason on Bass
Make your reservations!
Oct 12
Gastro Park - West Hartford, CT
11-2pm
Gastro Park is an industrial style bar/community space with food trucks and live music!
Jimmy Gavagan will be bringing his duo act to Gastro Park's Sunday Jazz Brunch series.
Stay tuned for more info!
Oct
25
The Royal Bobcat - Providence, RI
8-11pm
The Royal Bobcat features live jazz every Saturday hosted by accomplished bass-player and Rhode Island native, Brayden Beason. Jimmy will be joining Brayden as well as Matt Pearl.
No reservations needed! See you there!
Oct
26
New Park Brewery - West Hartford, CT
3-6PM
New Park Brewery Presents bandleader and flutist Autumn Asbridge. Her band will feature Eneji Alungbe on bass, and Jimmy Gavagan on Drums.
Together, they will channel their influences and pay tribute to jazz great, John Coltrane.
Jam Session to follow the house set, so musicians bring your instruments!
https://www.newparkbrewing.com/event-details/sunday-jazz-at-new-park-brewing-free-2
Past Shows
Sep
26
'25
Northampton Brewery - Northampton, MA
Northampton Jazzfest - Jazz Strut 2025
Jimmy's Organ Trio will be performing original and standard compositions rooted in jazz, blues, and funk influence. Dylan Rowland, a monster of an improviser and true showman, Rich Goldstein, professor at the Hartt School and very technical player, and Jimmy Gavagan come to form this trio as a part of Northampton's Jazz Strut Series, a city-wide music series in anticipation of the Northampton Jazziest which features headliners such as Stacy Dillard, Karrin Allyson, Zaccai Curtis, and Mike LeDonne.
Please visit Northampton JazzFest's webpage for more details and we'll be looking forward to seeing you there!
Sep
25
'25
Arch Street Tavern - Hartford, CT
Jimmy will be making his Arch Street Tavern debut as a leader!
The quintet is full of his musical heroes including...
Matt Parker - Tenor Sax
Rich Goldstein - Guitar
Mary Dipoala - Piano
Will Goble - Bass
Don't miss this very special one-night-only show!
21+ // $10 cover
Jam session to follow the first set!
https://www.archstreettavern.com/upcomingshows/2025/9/25/jazz-night-ft-jimmy-gavagan
May 31
'25
The River Room - Willimantic, CT
Doors at 7pm
June Bisantz, award winning vocalist and visual artist, will lead her group at the new River Room in Willimantic, CT. Her band will feature Alex Nakhimovsky on piano, Matt Dwonszyk on bass, and Jimmy Gavagan on drums.
June
14
Hartford's Got Talent Finale Show
The Bushnell Theatre - Hartford, CT
6PM
Hartford's Got Talent is an annual talent show that aims to connect community and highlight the arts and artists within that community.
Jimmy will be performing in the house band and accompanying the acts during the show. Please grab your tickets before it's too late!
June
20
Blueback Square - West Hartford, CT
12PM
Nestled directly in the center of Blueback Square is an outdoor performance space where you may hear live jazz afternoons on Thursdays and Fridays.
This performance will be led by the young rising-star Nicky Davis, son of legendary trombonist, Steve Davis, and wonderfully swinging pianist, Mary Dipaola. World-renowned bassist Matt Dwonszyk will also join the band along with Jimmy Gavagan, another rising-star from the Hartt School.
June
21
Downtown New Haven
1pm
The New Haven Jazz Underground is a nonprofit crowd-funded organization responsible for bringing jazz into the community of New Haven. June 21st the NHJU will take jazz to the streets of downtown New Haven.
Click the link here to learn more about the New Haven Jazz Underground!
June
26
The Django - New York, NY
10PM & 12AM
Descend into The Django and you’ll feel like you’ve entered another world. The subterranean jazz club in NYC, with its vaulted ceilings and exposed brick walls, was modeled after the boîtes of Paris. The venue consists of two cocktail bars, open dining space and a stage for live performances. The Django has become a place to call home for musicians and audiences alike. Providing opportunities for rising stars, seasoned performers, and eager audiences to enjoy a range of jazz music 7 nights a week complemented by a hand-crafted cocktails and an elevated dinner menu.
Nick Di Maria leads his quintet featuring Jimmy Gavagan on drums.
Reserve your spot now!
https://www.thedjangonyc.com/events/nick-di-maria-7/?selected_date=2025-06-26
June
27
Conspiracy - Middletown, CT
9PM
When it comes to craft cocktails - Conspiracy is the place to be. Come enjoy their signature drinks and listen to live music from Jimmy Gavagan and Patrick Donnelly. Experimentation and improvisation is something that the bar and the musicians both value, and together they create a beautiful blend.
June
29
Crush Wine Bar - West Hartford, CT
4:30 - 7:30
Jimmy and Patrick will be performing at Crush wine bar located on Lasalle rd. in West Hartford Center. Together the guitar duo sets the ambiance for the restaurant. Please come and enjoy, and take advantage of the half priced bottles of wine!