PREVIOUS ISSUES : CULTURE : Music Last Updated: April 16, 2008 - 11:27 AM   Music: March 12-18 By Kyle Eustice Published: March 12, 2008   Email this article   Printer friendly page   Items for calendar consideration may be submitted via mail, fax, e-mail (culture@sfreporter.com) or online and must be received two weeks before publication. >>> Designates items highlighted in this week’s issue. WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY | MONDAY | TUESDAY | HOTEL SCENE | PLACES/DIGITS WEDNESDAY/12 Big Sam and his Funky Nation bring a little NOLA to the Brewing Company. Photo credit: Jim Criskos ĄCHISPA! AT EL MESON Jon Gagan and Friends provide an endless evening of jazz favorites. The show includes an upright bassist and other special guests. 7:30 pm, no cover THE COWGIRL Abe Streep and Friends get down with mandolins and fiddles for a night of bluegrass. 9 pm, $3 GOLDEN CATINA LOUNGE Country music spins around and around with DJ John Edwards. 7 pm, no cover GREEN PALACE TEAHOUSE Poetry flows with a night dedicated to the art form. 7 pm, no cover >>> HIGH MAYHEM STUDIOS It's indeed a night of mayhem when the LA-based electro-post-punk outfit Anavan takes the stage. Anavan is full of colorful compositions and electronic explosions. The '80s-inspired Totally Radd!, whose live antics never disappoint and local electro-funksters D Numbers kick off the evening (see SFR Picks). 9 pm, $5 LOS MAYAS Pedro Romero and friends, accordion and vocals, 6 pm, no cover PRANZO The Geist of Broadway returns with his piano. 6 pm, no cover SANTA FE BREWING COMPANY The San Diego-based rock quartet, Roses On Her Grave, pound out hardcore basslines and explosive guitar solos. 7:30 pm, $5 SECOND STREET BREWERY Nora McMahon sings her heart out with signature folk style. 5:30 pm, no cover TIN STAR SALOON Ben Lucero's Master Jam offers up a night of kick-ass blues. 9 pm, no cover WILLEE'S Hip-hop with DJ Joe Ray Sandoval all night long. 9 pm, $5 THURSDAY/13 return to top ĄCHISPA! AT EL MESON Brother E Clayton and Friends get fresh with smooth, romantic soul music. 7:30 pm, no cover THE COWGIRL A unique hybrid of Americana, folk and goth, Bone Orchard plays music that is both haunting and beautiful. 9 pm, $3 EL FAROL Ken Valdez and Michael Kott strum acoustic guitars along with electric cello. 8:30 pm, no cover GOLDEN CANTINA LOUNGE DJ John Edwards tips his ten-gallon hat to the crowd with his country music extravaganza. 7 pm, no cover GREEN PALACE TEAHOUSE Anything goes! Open mic night, 7 pm, no cover LENSIC Seven-time all-Ireland fiddle champion and former Riverdance member Eileen Ivers is what being Irish is all about. 7:30 pm, $18-$33 LOS MAYAS Roberto Gonzales, Spanish guitar, 6 pm, no cover MEOW WOLF It's another exciting evening of indie rock with singer-songwriter Drew Danburry. On tour with metal enthusiasts Fatal Fury, Danburry offers mellow pop-folk music. Prolly's punk-influenced folk rounds out the bill. 7 pm, $5 PRANZO David Geist and his piano entertain the dinner rush. 6 pm, no cover SANTA FE BREWING COMPANY R and BeBop Night ensures a night of sock-hop-style fun. 7:30 pm, $3 SECOND STREET BREWERY The Sean Healen Band entertains the cocktail crowd with  Americana-infused rock. 5:30 pm, no cover SILVER STARLIGHT LOUNGE Rebecca Adams and The Jazzbians warm up the evening with their signature jazz tunes. 7 pm, no cover TIN STAR SALOON Tom Bodean fills the airwaves with old-school blues. 9 pm, $3 TINY'S Warm up those vocals cords! It's time for showcase karaoke with Cyndy and Nanci. 8:30 pm, no cover WILLEE'S Nosotros woos the crowd with saucy Latin grooves and southwestern flair. 9:30 pm, $5 FRIDAY/14 return to top AMAVI Mike Owens performs a plethora of familiar tunes, jazzed up with fingerstyle guitar. 6:30 pm, no cover CAFE DOMINIC Gerry Carthy, Irish music, 6 pm, no cover THE COWGIRL Naiz Denae spews out thoughtful lyrics and mellow guitar for a laid back feel. 9 pm, $3 DINNER FOR TWO Pablo Champion, theorbo, 7 pm, no cover EL FAROL Get funkafied with the Felonious Groove Foundation. 9 pm, $7 FUSION It's time to bust out the Popeye, the Smurf and the Jerry Lewis! DJ Automatic spins a blend of '80s beats and current club bangers. 9 pm, $5 GOLDEN CANTINA LOUNGE Los Wise Guys deliver the best in oldies and classic rock. 9 pm, no cover GREEN PALACE TEAHOUSE Eric Carlson and Michael Sheppard churn out some funky folk. 8 pm, $3 LOS MAYAS Antonio Mendoza, Spanish guitarist and singer, 6 pm, no cover THE MINE SHAFT TAVERN Ken Valdez with special guest Michael Kott, Latin/blues/rock. 7 pm, no cover OSAKA Tony Cesarano, Cal Haines and Lenny Tischler provide an evening of soothing jazz. 8 pm, no cover EL PASEO Justin Bransford plays experimental jazz tinged with flamenco and R&B. 9:30 pm, no cover ROCKY'S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL Local DJ and producer Ron Dada treats the nightlife scene to his hip-hop/R&B favorites. 9:30 pm, $6 SANTA FE BREWING COMPANY Jim Almand, Memphis blues, 7:30, $3 THE TEAHOUSE Los Gatos, Latin/world, 5-7 pm, no cover TIN STAR SALOON Classic rock basks in the spotlight with The Jakes. 9:30 pm, $5 UNTRAINED BOXCAR GALLERY Bay-area singer Larkin Gayl connects jazz and folk with blues-heavy overtones. 6 pm, no cover UPPER CRUST PIZZA Americana at is best with Michael Combs on the accordion, fiddle and guitar. 6 pm, no cover WILLEE'S La Junta takes a mix of hip-hop and rock then throws in a little Latin flavor for a unique hybrid. 9 pm, $5 SATURDAY/15 return to top BUMBLEBEE'S DOWNTOWN John Trentacosta and Friends play jazz favorites with their own special ingredients. 6 pm, no cover ĄCHISPA! AT EL MESON The dueling jazz guitarists, Lewis Winn and George Langston join Susan Holmes and Cal Haines for an Alpha Cats performance. 8 pm, no cover CLOUD CLIFF BAKERY, CAFE AND ARTSPACE Salsa dancing with DJ Mambo in Avi's Mambo Room is sure to be a blast! 9:30 pm, $10 THE COWGIRL A bluegrass jam with Sharon Gilchrist gets the day started. 1 pm-4 pm, no cover; Gary Gorence presents his lovely music on acoustic guitar. 4 pm-6 pm, no cover; Sean Helean swoops in with rock-infused Americana for a night of rock and folk. 9 pm, $4 DINNER FOR TWO Earlybridge Duo, Gail Robertson on violin and Chase Morrison on cello, 8 pm, no cover EVANGELO'S The Santa Fe Chiles Jazz Band, 3-6 pm, no cover; The Rattlerz rock out for the rest of the night. 9 pm, $5 EL FAROL The motley crew of Nostros infuse Latin, rock and Afro-beat for an amazing set spicier than green chile! 9:30 pm, $7 FUSION DJ Automatic keeps it fresh with his straight-up hip-hop style. 9 pm, $5 GOLDEN CANTINA LOUNGE Spanish rock slams into country classics with Northern 505. 9 pm, no cover GREEN PALACE TEAHOUSE Belly dancing ensues with Trio Andaluse's upbeat world music. 8 pm, $3 THE LODGE Another Snail Party slithers in with resident DJs Swingkid, Toast, Flobug, Hijack and Gudie. Special guest Adoch from KSFR's Twisted Groove throws it down with killer beats and nonstop dance grooves. 9 pm, $5 LOS MAYAS Antonio Mendoza, Spanish guitarist and singer, 6 pm, no cover THE MINE SHAFT TAVERN Tyler Thompson and Co. cover a slew of musical territories. Thompson plays everything from ambient folk rock to psychedelic world music. 8 pm, $3 PRANZO The Geist of Broadway with vocalist Julie Trujillo, piano, 6 pm, no cover SAN FRANCISCO STREET BAR AND GRILL Gerry Carthy, Irish music, 6:30-8:30 pm, no cover SANTA FE BREWING COMPANY Singer-songwriter, ThaMuseMeant member and co-creator of Frogville Records Nathan Moore sings brutally honest tunes with an anti-folk flair. 7:30 pm, $10 SANTA FE FARMERS MARKET Michael Combs and Friends provoke rowdiness with traditional Americana jams. 9 am-1 pm, no cover SECOND STREET BREWERY Raising Cane sprinkles some bluegrass on the Saturday night crowd. 6 pm, no cover SILVER STARLIGHT LOUNGE Dance-disco aficionado DJ Oona hosts the "Beware the Ides of Trash Disco" event. 8:30 pm, $7 TIN STAR SALOON The crazy kids of Vanilla Pop light up the stage with '80s glam rock and comedic lounge music for a night of pure entertainment. 9 pm, $5 TINY'S Classic rock lovers rejoice! The Jakes jam all night long. 8:30 pm, no cover. WILLEE'S The Albuquerque Blues Connection gets down like BB King plays Lucy. 9 pm, $5 EL ZAGUAN Wendy Colonna, singer-songwriter, 3 pm, no cover SUNDAY/16 return to top CAFE DOMINIC Gerry Carthy, Irish music, 6 pm, no cover >>> CSF STUDIO ONE Former Ethyl Meatplow member, Carla Bozulich experiments with her guitar and numerous musical toys to create thoughtful noise. Rollin Hunt, Noisefold and Live Snakes!!! round out the bill (see Music). 6:30 pm, $10 THE COWGIRL High-quality country tunes with High Noon. Noon-3 pm, no cover; Nora McMahon croons acoustic folk. 8 pm, no cover EL FAROL Nacha Mendez sooths the soul with Latin rhythms. 7:30 pm, no cover LOS MAYAS Roberto Gonzales, Spanish guitar, 6 pm, no cover THE MINE SHAFT TAVERN Led by Jim Almand, The RueBarbs range from country to soulful blues. 1:30 pm- 5:30 pm, no cover; The AlphaCats keep things going with an evening of juicy jazz. 6 pm, no cover PRANZO The Geist of Broadway performs an early show for the Sunday crowd. 5 pm, no cover SANTA FE BAR AND GRILL Gerry Carthy, Irish music, noon-2 pm, no cover SANTA FE BREWING COMPANY Syd Masters and the Swing Riders offer vintage western cowboy swing! 6:30 pm, $5 SECOND STREET BREWERY Dennis Austin, singe-songwriter. 1:30 pm, no cover TORTILLA FLATS Paul and Grace Jones, Native American flute and drums, 5 pm, no cover MONDAY/17 return to top BUMBLEBEE'S DOWNTOWN Jerry Becker Trio, jazz, 6:30 pm, no cover THE CATAMOUNT The Order of the Thistle Bagpipes and Drum Band are the real deal. The Irish rejoice with its authentic sound. 5:30 pm-7 pm, no cover THE COWGIRL If it's Monday, it's time to sing a song at The Cowgirl's karaoke night. Pick your poison, you're the one in the spotlight now. 9 pm, $3 THE MINE SHAFT TAVERN The Eric McFadden Trio helps celebrate St. Patrick's Day with his unforgettable mix of flamenco, metal and hard rock. 7 pm, $10 SANTA FE BREWING COMPANY San Francisco singer-songwriter Bhi Bhiman blazes through the Southwest with his witty lyrics and soulful folk tunes. On tour to support his upcoming sophomore release, Bhiman promises an eclectic performance. Progressive folk artist Dusty Rhodes gets the ball rolling. 7 pm, $5 SECOND STREET BREWERY Steve Guthrie, folk singer-songwriter. 5 pm- 7 pm, no cover; Santa Fe All-Stars aid the crowd in letting loose with a mixture of punk, folk and bluegrass. 8:30 pm, no cover UPPER CRUST PIZZA Come out to enjoy traditional Irish music with Eric Carlson. 6 pm, no cover WILLEE'S It's Hammer time with DJ A'ight and other select hip-hop acts. Old-school, new-school and true-school beats pump out all night long. 9 pm, $3 TUESDAY/18 return to top BACK ROAD PIZZA Gerry Carthy, Irish music, 6 pm, no cover THE COWGIRL DJ Bacon and Feathericci break out their bags of records to spin a variety of club bangers. 9 pm, $3 EL FAROL The "Canyon Road Blues Jam" is one of those Santa Fe staples. Grab a gee-tar and get down. 8 pm, no cover THE MATADOR DJ Prairiedog has got a record collection of a different kind in mind. He busts out old time country and rockabilly for a funky party. 9 pm, no cover LOS MAYAS Roberto Gonzales, Spanish guitar. 6 pm, no cover EL PASEO Open up at the microphone at aka poetic folkman's "Singer-songwriter Showcase." 9:30 pm, no cover ROCKY'S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL Oh word? DJ A'ight rocks the turntables and brings all types of hip-hop to the forefront. 9 pm, $3 SANTA FE BREWING COMPANY Big Sam's Funky Nation's authentic New Orleans brass sound has a whole lotta color! It's impossible not to shake your groove thang while the funk permeates the air. 7:30 pm, $8 SILVER STARLIGHT LOUNGE TeriLynn Browning transforms the place into Teri's Lounge for a showcase of Santa Fe's best singer-songwriters. 8 pm, $5 WILLEE'S Dancehall and reggae infiltrate the blues club for a hoppin' night of dance hosted by DJs Joe Ray Sandoval and Dynamite Sol. 9 pm, $5 HOTEL SCENE return to top Wednesday/12 LA FIESTA LOUNGE Bill Hearne Trio, country and folk, 7:30 pm, no cover THE INN AT LORETTO Matthew Andrae, guitar and vocals, 7:30 pm, no cover Thursday/13 ELDORADO HOTEL Savor, Cuban street music, 6:30 pm, $5 LA FIESTA LOUNGE Bill Hearne Duo, country and folk, 7:30 pm, no cover HOTEL PLAZA REAL Gerry Carthy, Irish music, 8:30 pm, no cover   HOTEL SANTA FE Ronald Roybal, Native American flute, 7 pm, no cover THE INN AT LORETTO Matthew Andrae, guitar and vocals, 7:30 pm, no cover STAAB HOUSE LOUNGE Pat Malone Duo, jazz, 8 pm, no cover Friday/14 ELDORADO HOTEL John Gooch, piano, 5:30-7:30 pm, no cover; The Alex Maryol Band brings the best in blues. 8:30 pm, $5 HOTEL SANTA FE Ronald Roybal, Native Amer-ican flute, 7 pm, no cover THE INN AT LORETTO Matthew Andrae, guitar and vocals, 7:30 pm, no cover Saturday/15 BISHOP'S LODGE Savor the Cuban flavor! 7 pm, no cover ELDORADO HOTEL High-energy dance music by Jimmy Stadler entertains the dinner crowd. 8:30 pm, $5 HOTEL SANTA FE Ronald Roybal, Native American flute, 7 pm, no cover INN OF THE ANASAZI Roberto Capocchi, guitar, 11:30 am-2:30 pm, no cover THE INN AT LORETTO Matthew Andrae, guitar and vocals, 7:30 pm, no cover STAAB HOUSE LOUNGE Pat Malone with Whitney Carrol, jazz guitar and vocals, 8:30 pm, no cover Sunday/16 LA FIESTA LOUNGE Pat Malone Trio, jazz, 7 pm, no cover HOTEL PLAZA REAL Hunter Beck, classical guitarist, 4 pm, no cover Monday/17 ELDORADO HOTEL Enjoy a big sound with the Santa Fe Big Band. 7 pm, no cover LA FIESTA LOUNGE Bert Dalton Trio, jazz, 7:30 pm, no cover Tuesday/18 LA FIESTA LOUNGE Bert Dalton Trio, jazz, 7:30 pm, no cover THE INN AT LORETTO Matthew Andrae, guitar and vocals, 7:30 pm, no cover PLACES/DIGITS return to top AMAVI 221 Shelby St., 988-2355 BACK ROAD PIZZA 1807 Second St., 955-9055 BISHOP'S LODGE 1297 Bishop's Lodge Road, 983-6377 BUMBLEBEE'S DOWNTOWN 301 Jefferson Ave., 820-2862 CAFE DOMINIC 320 S. Guadalupe St., 982-4743 THE CATAMOUNT 125 E. Water St., 988-7222 ĄCHISPA! AT EL MESON 215 Washington Ave., 983-6756 CLOUD CLIFF BAKERY, CAFE AND ARTSPACE 1805 Second St., 983-6254 THE COWGIRL 319 S. Guadalupe St., 982-2565 CSF STUDIO ONE 1600 St. Michael's Drive, 473-6217 DINNER FOR TWO 106 N. Guadalupe St., 820-2075 ELDORADO HOTEL 309 W. San Francisco St., 988-4455 EVANGELO'S 200 W. San Francisco St., 982-9014 EL FAROL 808 Canyon Road, 983-9912 LA FIESTA LOUNGE 100 E. San Francisco St., 982-5511 FUSION 135 Palace Ave., 955-0400 GOLDEN CANTINA LOUNGE 10-B Cities of Gold Road, Pojoaque, 455-3313 GREEN PALACE TEAHOUSE 209 East Palace Ave., 983-2239 HIGH MAYHEM STUDIOS 1703-B Lena St., 501-3333 HOTEL PLAZA REAL 125 Washington Ave., 988-4900 HOTEL SANTA FE 1501 Paseo de Peralta, 982-1200 INN OF THE ANASAZI 113 Washington Ave., 988-3030 THE INN AT LORETTO 211 Old Santa Fe Trail, 988-5531 LENSIC 211 W. San Francisco St., 988-1234 THE LODGE 750 N. St. Francis Drive, 992-5800 THE MATADOR 116 W. San Francisco St., Suite 113 LOS MAYAS 409 W. Water St., 986-9930 MEOW WOLF 1403 Second St., 570-1756 THE MINE SHAFT TAVERN 2846 Hwy. 14, Madrid 473-0743 OSAKA 3501 Zafarano Drive, 471-6698 EL PASEO 208 Galisteo St., 992-2848 PRANZO 540 Montezuma Ave., 984-2645 ROCKY'S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL 2434 Cerrillos Road, 986-1992 SAN FRANCISCO STREET BAR AND GRILL 50 E. San Francisco St., 982-2044 SANTA FE BAR AND GRILL 187 Paseo de Peralta, 982-3033 SANTA FE BREWING COMPANY 35 Fire Place, 424-3333 SANTA FE FARMERS MARKET 530 S. Guadalupe St., at Paseo SECOND STREET BREWERY 1814 Second St., 982-3030 SILVER STARLIGHT LOUNGE 500 Rodeo Road, 795-7555 STAAB HOUSE LOUNGE 330 E. Palace Ave., 986-0000 THE TEAHOUSE 821 Canyon Road, 992-0972 TIN STAR SALOON 411 W. Water St., 984-5050 TINY'S 1015 Pen Road, 983-9817 TORTILLA FLATS 3139 Cerrillos Road, 471-8685 UNTRAINED BOXCAR GALLERY Guadalupe Street and Paseo de Peralta UPPER CRUST PIZZA 329 Old Santa Fe Trail,982-0000 WILLEE'S 401 S. Guadalupe St., 982-0117 EL ZAGUAN 545 Canyon Road, 983-2567 © Copyright 2000-2008 by the Santa Fe Reporter Save This Page to del.icio.us Top of Page