THE KNICKERBOCKER ALL-STARS

The Knickerbocker All-Stars is a 9-piece band made up of the most talented professional musicians in the New England area. The band celebrates the 50s, 60s and 70s Rhythm & Blues, Jump Blues, Swing, Blues and Soul, all of which made the Knickerbocker Music Center a mecca of dance music known throughout the world since its beginnings in Westerly, RI in 1933. The All-Stars have recorded and performed with such popular musicians and vocalists as: Marcia Ball, Jimmie Vaughan, Sugaray Rayford, Thornetta Davis, Darcel Wilson, Curtis Salgaldo, Duke Robillard, Al Copley, Dave Maxwell, Sax Gordon, Johnny Nicholas and virtually all of the alumnae of the legendary Rhode Island band, the Roomful of Blues.

The Band Includes a "Who's Who" of New England greats
Willie J Laws - Vocals 
Darcel Wilson – Vocals 
Jeffrey "Doc" Chanonhouse – Trumpet, Arranger and Director 
Rich Lataille – Tenor and Alto Saxophones, Arranger
Doug James – Baritone and Tenor Saxophones
Carl Querfurth – Trombone
Marty Ballou – Bass
Brad Hallen - Bass
Marty Richards – Drums
Mark Teixeira - Drums
Dickie Reed – Keyboards

They have climbed to the top of the Living Blues Charts, placed on the Grammy Nomination List and we were nominated for Soul Blues Album of the year by the Blues Music Awards in Memphis.

The Fallout Shelter is an all ages performance venue welcoming worldwide, world class music in an intimate setting. Our studio audience attends to watch the creation and production of the music television series The Extended Play Sessions. The Fallout Shelter events are immersive experiences for both audience and performers alike...a live music experience like no other. We are fully ADA compliant and have wheelchair access. We have a wide selection of beer and wine for your adult beverage pleasures and each show comes with a free commemorative event poster. Our doors open at 6PM. Seating is General Admission. We recommend you arrive at the time the doors open.