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PREVIOUS ISSUES : CULTURE : Music

Last Updated: April 30, 2008 - 9:49 AM  

Music: March 26-April 1
By Kyle Eustice


Published: March 26, 2008


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>>> Designates items highlighted in this week’s issue.

★ Designates an all-ages show.






WEDNESDAY/26

¡CHISPA! 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


Get Nora McMahon’s new CD at her Back Road Pizza release party.

THE COWGIRL
Consolation Champ chimes in with its Midwestern-style blend of acoustic folk and classic rock. 9 pm, $3

EL FAROL
Savor belts out Latin music heavy on the Cuban flavor. 8:30 pm, $4

GOLDEN CATINA LOUNGE
Country music spins ’round and ’round with DJ John Edwards. 7 pm, no cover

GREEN PALACE TEAHOUSE
Get introspective with a night dedicated to free form poetry. 7 pm, no cover

THE MATADOR
Artists like The Specials, Buzzcocks, David Bowie, The Ramones and X are in heavy rotation with DJ Alley Al on the turntables. Aptly named “Fun House,” the night is dedicated to punk, glam, dance and even a little early rap. 8 pm, no cover

LOS MAYAS
Pedro Romero and friends, accordion and vocals, 6 pm, no cover

PRANZO
“The Geist of Broadway” returns with his well-played piano. 6 pm, no cover

SECOND STREET BREWERY
Nora McMahon and Case Tanner, folk guitar. 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

TINY’S
The Rattlerz rock ’n’ roll the night away with a new weekly jam session. 8 pm, $5

WILLEE’S
Hip-hop craziness with DJ Joe Ray Sandoval all night long. 9 pm, $5



THURSDAY/27

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¡CHISPA! AT EL MESON
A benefit that features Polly Tapia Ferber, Chase Morrison and Nacha Mendez goes down after all of bassist James Maldonado’s instruments and equipment were stolen. Salsa, Latin and rock flair highlight the event to help Maldonado recoup his losses. 7:30 pm, no cover

THE COWGIRL
Naiz Denae strums sweetly for a night of blues-infused jams. 9 pm, $3

EVANGELO’S
A benefit show for Pamela Van Kirk is set in stone with Y-Que, Watende, The Blue Suns, Lisa Carmen and includes an all-artist jam session. A mix of rock, blues and world music come together for a worthy cause. 6 pm, no cover

EL FAROL
Ken Valdez and Michael Kott combine acoustic guitars with electric cello. 8:30 pm, no cover

GOLDEN CANTINA LOUNGE
DJ John Edwards lassos the crowd with his country music extravaganza. 7 pm, no cover

GREEN PALACE TEAHOUSE
Anything goes! Open mic night, 7 pm, no cover

LOS MAYAS
Roberto Gonzales, Spanish guitar, 6 pm, no cover

PRANZO
Pianist David Geist entertains the dinner rush. 6 pm, no cover

SANTA FE BREWING COMPANY
R&BeBop ’til you drop. 7:30 pm, $3

SECOND STREET BREWERY
The Sean Healen Band entertains the cocktail crowd with Americana-infused rock. 6 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
Bust out the aloe! Controlled Burn gets the dance floor hot with classic rock. 9 pm, $3

WILLEE’S
Nosotros woos the crowd with saucy Latin grooves and Southwestern flair. 9:30 pm, $5



FRIDAY/28

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AMAVI
Mike Owens performs a plethora of familiar tunes, jazzed up with fingerstyle guitar. 6:30 pm, no cover

BACK ROAD PIZZA
Nora McMahon celebrates the release of her debut CD with a show that features the freshest folk material. 7 pm, no cover

CAFÉ DOMINIC
Gerry Carthy, Irish music, 6 pm, no cover

THE COWGIRL
Bill Palmer gets psychedelic with Felicia Ford and friends to create soulful experimental rock. 9 pm, $4

DINNER FOR TWO
Pablo Champion, theorbo, 7 pm, no cover

EL FAROL
Radio La Chusma takes it to another level with a hybrid of Latin music and reggae. 9 pm, $7

EL PASEO
Cover tune madness ensues with the new kids on the block, Red Cat Lucky. Everything from The Pretenders to Amy Winehouse infiltrates the air with  fun spins on the originals. 9 pm, $5

FUSION
Hip-hoppers rejoice with DJ Automatic on the one’s and two’s. 9 pm, $5

GOLDEN CANTINA LOUNGE
No need for umbrellas, Tequila Rain sprinkles Spanish overtones on rowdy country rock for a wild night. 9 pm, no cover

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
Jazz and sushi go hand in hand with Tom Rheam, Dick Hogle and Dave Moir. 7 pm, no cover

ROCKY’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL
Local DJ and producer Ron Dada treats the nightlife scene to his hip-hop and R&B favorites. 9:30 pm, $6

SANTA FE BREWING COMPANY
The Alex Maryol Band wows the audience with impressive guitar techniques and blues-heavy originals. 8 pm, $5

SECOND STREET BREWERY
Those crazy boys of Swank stop in with a mix of funk, blues and jam band expertise. 8 pm, no cover

THE TEAHOUSE
Los Gatos, Latin/world, 5-7 pm, no cover

TIN STAR SALOON
An impressive mix of world and Latin music, Y-Que knows how to move a crowd. 9:30 pm, $5

TINY’S
Don Lovato and Chris Abeyta honor the cocktail crowd with mellow lounge music 5:30 pm, no cover

UPPER CRUST PIZZA
Americana at its best with Michael Combs on the accordion, fiddle and guitar. 6 pm, no cover

WILLEE’S
The Hoodoos do blues and roots rock the same way George Clinton gets down with the funk. 9 pm, $5



SATURDAY/29

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BUMBLEBEE’S DOWNTOWN
John Trentacosta and Friends play jazz favorites with their own special ingredients. 6 pm, no cover

¡CHISPA! AT EL MESON
Straight from Duke City, The Arencon Trio performs hard-swinging jazz that features John Rangel on piano, Luis Guerra on upright bass and Diego Arencon on drums. 8 pm, no cover

THE COWGIRL
Bluegrass jam with Sharon Gilchrist. 1-4 pm, no cover; Armed with a slew of instruments, Carlosaur spits out quality folk music, 5- 8 pm, no cover; Lion 5 takes Latin music to an alt-rock realm. 9 pm, $4

CSF SUB
Veteran music collective D Numbers projects its fusion of post rock and electronica onto loyal crowds for a truly authentic sound. Influences like Tortoise and Sigur Rós clearly dominate the material. 8 pm, $6

DINNER FOR TWO
Earlybridge Duo, Gail Robertson on violin and Chase Morrison on cello, 8 pm, no cover

EL FAROL
Soul meets R&B with Hillary and the GT’s. 9 pm, $7

>>> EL PASEO
The speakers erupt with three of Albuquerque’s favorite pop-punk acts. Volume Volume, The Dirty Novels and Pan!c provide uninhibited entertainment for an evening of energetic headbangers (see SFR Picks). 9 pm, $5

FUSION
DJ Automatic is chillin’ like a villain with a night dedicated to current club hits. 9 pm, $5

GOLDEN CANTINA LOUNGE
Final Verdict does the dirty work with a night of Spanish-influenced rock and country.  9 pm, no cover

GREEN PALACE TEAHOUSE
Feel good vibes permeate the air with Beat Jinni’s tribal drum beats and soulful singing. 8 pm, $3

LOS MAYAS
Antonio Mendoza, Spanish guitarist and singer, 6 pm, no cover

MEOW WOLF
Angelic voices and thoughtful noises illuminate the scene in true Animal Collective fashion with Denver’s Married In Berdichev. The electronic outfit BDRMPPL and local noise machine Death Convention Singers round out the bill. 7 pm, $5

THE MINE SHAFT TAVERN
Get funked up with The Lyah Band for a night of soul, reggae and funk. 8 pm, $3

PRANZO
Fresh from a stint in London, vocalist Kendra Lyons joins “The Geist of Broadway” on piano. 6 pm, no cover

SAN FRANCISCO STREET BAR AND GRILL
Gerry Carthy, Irish music, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm, no cover

SANTA FE BREWING COMPANY
Strap on those dance shoes, it’s time to try a little salsa dancing with DJ Mambo. 7 pm, $10

SECOND STREET BREWERY
David Wilkenson sings to the Saturday night crowd. 6 pm, no cover

SILVER STARLIGHT LOUNGE
Bill Eyler hosts the monthly Kick Up Some Dust CW Dance to raise funds for the Emerald City Foundation. Eyler provides dance tunes for the entire evening. 7:30 pm, $5

TIN STAR SALOON
Don Curry and Pete Springer throw down some classic rock tunes. 9 pm, $5

TINY’S
Those colorful karaoke ladies are back! It’s time for showcase karaoke with Cyndy and Nanci. 8:30 pm, no cover

WILLEE’S
The Bosque Kings rule the empire with a night of booty-shakin’ blues. 9 pm, $5



SUNDAY/30

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CAFÉ DOMINIC
Gerry Carthy, Irish music, 6 pm, no cover

THE COWGIRL
The “Gypsy Brunch” with Felix y Los Gatos offers funk, tejano and swing. Noon-3 pm, no cover; Tom Bodean, blues. 8 pm, no cover

EL FAROL
Nacha Mendez soothes the soul with saucy Latin rhythms. 7:30 pm, no cover

LOS MAYAS
Roberto Gonzales, Spanish guitar, 6 pm, no cover

THE MINE SHAFT TAVERN
From country to soulful blues, The RueBarbs know how to satisfy a crowd. Led by Jim Almand, The RueBarbs promise an energetic performance. 1:30-5:30 pm, no cover; The AlphaCats jazz up the rest of the evening. 6 pm, no cover

PRANZO
“The Geist of Broadway,” piano. 5 pm, no cover

SANTA FE BAR AND GRILL
Gerry Carthy, Irish music, noon-2 pm, no cover

SANTA FE BREWING COMPANY
Syd Master and the Swing Riders saunter in with vintage cowboy swing. 6:30 pm, $5

TORTILLA FLATS
Paul and Grace Jones, Native American flute and drums, 5 pm, no cover

UPPER CRUST PIZZA
Michael Combs brings his fiddle, guitar and accordion for hours of classic Americana. 6 pm, no cover



MONDAY/31

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BUMBLEBEE’S DOWNTOWN
Jerry Becker Trio, jazz, 6:30 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

MEOW WOLF
It’s a night of mellow harmonies and folk rock with Mandarin Dynasty, Ben Linke and Nathan Peacock. 7 pm, $5

WILLEE’S
Too legit to quit! Bust a move with DJ A’ight and other select hip-hop acts while old-school, new-school and true-school beats pump out all night. 9 pm, $3



TUESDAY/1

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BACK ROAD PIZZA
Gerry Carthy, Irish music, 6 pm, no cover

THE COWGIRL
DJs Feathericci and Bacon turn tables and laptops for a mix of ’80s, techno, hip-hop and the random non-dance track made bangin’. 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

ROCKY’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL
Joined by rapper/beatboxer technician Radioactive of Spearhead fame, DJ A’ight rocks the turntables with a night of eclectic hip-hop styles. 9 pm, $5

SANTA FE BREWING COMPANY
In order to help local ski patroller and firefighter Jeremy Renda, who was recently injured in a skiing accident, a benefit concert that features The Joe West Situation and Brent Berry litters the night with folk and alt-country rock brilliance. 7 pm, $10

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

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Wednesday/26

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/27

ELDORADO HOTEL
Savor, Cuban 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/28

ELDORADO HOTEL
John Gooch, piano, 5:30-7:30 pm, no cover; Pete Springer Trio, classic rock, 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/29

BISHOP’S LODGE
Savor the Cuban flavor! 7 pm, no cover

ELDORADO HOTEL
The HooDoos drown the crowd in blues and classic rock. 8:30 pm, no cover

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/30

ELDORADO HOTEL
John Gooch on piano. 11 am-3 pm, no cover

LA FIESTA LOUNGE
Pat Malone Trio, jazz, 7 pm, no cover

HOTEL PLAZA REAL
Hunter Beck, classical guitarist, 4 pm, no cover

Monday/31

LA FIESTA LOUNGE
Bert Dalton Trio, jazz, 7:30 pm, no cover

Tuesday/1

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

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• 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

• CAFÉ DOMINIC
320 S. Guadalupe St., 982-4743

• ¡CHISPA! AT EL MESON
215 Washington Ave., 983-6756

• THE COWGIRL
319 S. Guadalupe St., 982-2565

• CSF SUB
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

• 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

• 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 Dr., 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

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

ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE
1160 Camino de Cruz Blanca, 984-6000

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

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

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