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full- and part-PROVIDENCE COLLEGE SPRING 2019ers began with their father, Robert Farrelly,M.D. ’52, a Cumberland physician who was aLeon Redbone fan. The Farrellys gave Chan anOscar at the premiere of Stuck on You in 1983.It reads “Best Actor Cut From Movie.” Chanplayed a scene opposite Cher. While it woundup on the cutting-room floor, his speakingpart was retained, so he receives royalties. Healso had a cameo in Me, Myself, and Irene andplayed the owner of a Chinese restaurant inthe final episode of the second season ofBrotherhood, the Showtime series filmed inProvidence.Above the cash register, Chan keeps a GoldRecord awarded to J. Geils in 1980 for “LoveStinks.” In 2011, Chan went to Memphis toreceive the Keeping the Blues Alive Awardfrom the Blues Foundation. He also receivedthe William Blackstone Society Award fromthe Blackstone Valley Tourism Council and thePell Award for Excellence in the Arts fromTrinity Repertory Company.Chan’s is open every day and as late asmidnight on weekends. John Chan’s days off arePHOTOS: THIS PAGE: JESSE BURKE. OPPOSITE PAGE: TOP: COURTESY OF JOHN CHAN ’74.BOT TOM: JESSE BURKE.The inside of Chan’s is a visualfeast. To the right of the archare signed photographs of thecelebrities who have played atChan’s or have come to hearthe music.the RISD Museum on Benefit Street inProvidence, Edgartown Harbor on Martha’sVineyard, and downtown Woonsocket on arainy evening.Chan’s relationship with the Farrelly broth-

JOHN CHAN’SPLAYLISTA Night in Tunisia, DIZZY GILLESPIEWhen the legendary trumpeterperformed live at Chan’s in 1988 wewouldn’t let him leave the stage untilhe played his most famous song. Hegraciously obliged.Christmas Island, LEON REDBONEA holiday tradition at Chan’s. Thisrecording truly captured the croonerextraordinaire’s range and the warmthof home for the holidays.My Melancholy Baby, REBECCA PARRISRebecca was a captivating vocalist.With trombonist Phil Wilson, sherecorded the first Live at Chan’s albumin 1985.New Orleans Ladies, TAB BENOITWhenever the Prince of Cajun Bluesplays in beautiful downtown Woonsocket, it’s always an SRO audiencewith great energy and chemistry. Tabcaptures the essence of the bayousound with his soulful, whiskey voice.Love Stinks, J. GEILS BANDBoston’s legendary rock band producedmany hits in the ’70s. For the 25thanniversary of music at Chan’s,J. Geils presented me with one of hisGold Records for “Love Stinks,” whichI proudly display.Jump the Blues Away, DUKEROBILLARDOne of the finest guitarists of hisgeneration, the Rhode Island nativeheld his wedding reception at Chan’s15 years ago and recently celebratedhis 70th birthday bash with an allstar band.Tenorshoes (album), SCOTT HAMILTONWhile a student at PC, I discoveredHamilton playing jazz and jump bluesat a sandwich shop, Joe’s Upstairs,in downtown Providence. That’s whereI got the idea to try adding music tothe menu at Chan’s.Live at Chan’s, GREG ABATE ANDPHIL WOODA collector’s delight: a doublerecording with the Prince of Bebop,Abate, and his mentor, the greatWood.Hot Rod Lincoln, COMMANDER CODYAND HIS LOST PLANET AIRMENGeorge Frayne, aka CommanderCody, is a multi-talented artist.Many of his large acrylic paintingsof musicians adorn the walls of ourrestaurant.Live at Chan’s, JOHN HAMMONDThe acoustic blues legend won theBlues Foundation’s Best AcousticBlues Album in 2017 with thisrecording.Live at the Red Rocks, JOEBONAMASSAJoe B is the hottest blues sensationon tour today, a champion who iskeeping the blues alive. Twelve yearsago, when he was affordable, heplayed O’Chan’s on St. Patrick’s Day.GO TIME: Brooklyn, GRACE KELLYPrincess Grace is a phenomenalsaxophonist, songwriter, and singer.She debuted at Chan’s at 16, was amember of Stay Human (house bandfor The Late Show with StephenColbert), and is the future of jazz.Ghetto Child, SHEMEKIA COPELANDThe powerhouse blues diva begansinging at Chan’s as a child. Nowshe’s one of the most sought-aftersingers in the world.Just a Slow Dance, ANA POPOVICThe queen of European blues guitarplays with soulful passion and finesse.Over the Rainbow, POPA CHUBBYThe captivating performances of theking of New York City blues are likewatching Jimi Hendrix meet RobertJohnson.Chinatown My Chinatown, SlowBoat to China, Limehouse Bluesmedley, DAVE MCKENNA ’82HON.The Woonsocket native had the bestleft hand in jazz piano.Jazz and blues vocalist Leon Redbone, top left, with John Chan ’74outside Chan’s in 1981. Chan painted this watercolor of Redboneoutside the RISD Museum on Benefit Street in Providence.Monday and Tuesday. As he gets older, heconsiders other pursuits. But there are no familymembers to take over Chan’s; his wife and sondo not work in the business.“Maybe find a buyer one day with the sameinterests and keep the music going,” Chan said.“My life has been continuously influenced byboth the visual and performing arts — cooking,photography, painting, and enjoying live performances at Chan’s Fine Oriental Dining. RhodeIsland has been good to the Chan family. We’regrateful for the support and friendship.”35

In 1965, another cousin retired to Hawaii and o!ered Ben the opportunity to buy his Chinese restaurant, The New Shanghai, a Þxture on Main Street in Woonsocket since 1905. John Chan has an old newspaper clipping with an advertisement for the restaurant, its menu in French. The Chans relocated and pitched in to keep the restaurant going.

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