Everybody, here's what's on at the Tin Star later this week:
Wednesday: Ben Lucero's Master Jam. 9:00pm. Come on out -- let's pack the joint again!
Thursday: The Tom Bodean Trio - Blues, Jazz. 9:00pm, $3 cover. I will be there photographing and recording for a blog post.
Friday: Tijerina - Rock/Blues. 9:30pm, $5 cover.
Saturday: Don Currey and Pete Springer - Classic Rock. 9:00pm, $5 cover.
Sunday: Special Event: Tin Star Dance Party with The Sterling O'Neill Band (dance). 7:00pm, $5 cover.
--Doug
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Sunday, July 20, 2008
High Altitude
Reports are pouring in that High Altitude kicked *ass* last night at the Tin Star.
Where are those assistant blog reporters when you need them?
So much music, so little time. Maybe I should ask my boss for a raise? Come'n Ray: how about a big, fat raise? How about, say, doubling my salary?
;-]
--Doug
Where are those assistant blog reporters when you need them?
So much music, so little time. Maybe I should ask my boss for a raise? Come'n Ray: how about a big, fat raise? How about, say, doubling my salary?
;-]
--Doug
Weekend Music
Sincere apologies to Ben Lucero and Y.Que -- I had planned on going to their Friday night gig at the Tin Star, but due to circumstances beyond my control (i.e. my ass was positively dragging from staying up late Wednesday and Thursday) I went to beddie-bye instead, at about the time they were probably starting.
So, on to Saturday night. Nora McMahon and Case Tanner had a gig at Backroad Pizza,
and here's what they opened with.
Nora's trio was actually a quatro last night: Russell joined the band on trumpet.
Later, a number with all of us joining in. Then, at the end of the gig we found ourselves taking a ride on the Case Train.
It was still early, so we wandered across the street to Second Street where The Swank was playing.
There must be some reason why Swank's front man is called Flash, but I can't quite put my finger on what it might be.
Seriously, we tried everything to take the red-eye out, but even the red-eye reduction software left Flash looking like he had a pair of green glass marbles instead of eyes, so we decided to leave the red in. It's actually kind of impressive, and this way his eyes go pretty will with the guitar strap, don't you think? Click on one of the pictures above for the full effect.
My friend Bobby Mogill was invited to sit in with them. Bobby always sounds great.
Flash and the rest of the Swank were kind enough not to toss me out of the bar when I got up to join them. Here's a nice blues piece we did together.
Thanks for letting me sit in, guys!
--Doug
Click any picture to enlarge, click the play button to listen to the music.
So, on to Saturday night. Nora McMahon and Case Tanner had a gig at Backroad Pizza,
and here's what they opened with.
Nora's trio was actually a quatro last night: Russell joined the band on trumpet.
Later, a number with all of us joining in. Then, at the end of the gig we found ourselves taking a ride on the Case Train.
It was still early, so we wandered across the street to Second Street where The Swank was playing.
There must be some reason why Swank's front man is called Flash, but I can't quite put my finger on what it might be.
Seriously, we tried everything to take the red-eye out, but even the red-eye reduction software left Flash looking like he had a pair of green glass marbles instead of eyes, so we decided to leave the red in. It's actually kind of impressive, and this way his eyes go pretty will with the guitar strap, don't you think? Click on one of the pictures above for the full effect.
My friend Bobby Mogill was invited to sit in with them. Bobby always sounds great.
Flash and the rest of the Swank were kind enough not to toss me out of the bar when I got up to join them. Here's a nice blues piece we did together.
Thanks for letting me sit in, guys!
--Doug
Friday, July 18, 2008
Tonight and Tomorrow
A reminder,
Ben Lucero's band, Q.Que is playing tonight at 9:30 at the Tin Star -- they have a great Latin fusion sound. And tomorrow Nora McMahon http://noramcmahon.com/, Case Tanner, and I will be playing at Backroad Pizza starting at 7:00pm.
--Doug
Ben Lucero's band, Q.Que is playing tonight at 9:30 at the Tin Star -- they have a great Latin fusion sound. And tomorrow Nora McMahon http://noramcmahon.com/, Case Tanner, and I will be playing at Backroad Pizza starting at 7:00pm.
--Doug
Thursday Music
Last night's Tin Star Saloon music actually started out a few miles east of 411 W. Water Street.
El Farol
Canyon Road is pretty at night.
Tony Buford and Brandy Herbert were setting up to do a mostly-jazz venue when I got to El Farol.
Here's one of their numbers. They have a nice sound -- you should get out to El Farol and listen to them next time.
After a bit I packed up and wandered on down to the Tin Star to visit with my friends Mike Montiel (http://www.parrot-farm.net/~roberts/Lucky-13/) and Bobby Glenn.
Laura, of course, was glad to see me for the third night this week.
I really enjoy playing with Mike's trio. We immediately got cranking on Two Tickets to Paradise.
It turned out that one of my LANL colleagues was sitting at the bar. Good to see you again, Saundra.
Another sax player friend of mine showed up, and we talked him in to sitting in with the Trio for a number. Nice job, Jim.
Thanks everybody for letting me share in your music!
Until next time,
--Doug
Click any picture to enlarge, click the play button to listen to the music.
El Farol
Canyon Road is pretty at night.
Tony Buford and Brandy Herbert were setting up to do a mostly-jazz venue when I got to El Farol.
Here's one of their numbers. They have a nice sound -- you should get out to El Farol and listen to them next time.
After a bit I packed up and wandered on down to the Tin Star to visit with my friends Mike Montiel (http://www.parrot-farm.net/~roberts/Lucky-13/) and Bobby Glenn.
Laura, of course, was glad to see me for the third night this week.
I really enjoy playing with Mike's trio. We immediately got cranking on Two Tickets to Paradise.
It turned out that one of my LANL colleagues was sitting at the bar. Good to see you again, Saundra.
Another sax player friend of mine showed up, and we talked him in to sitting in with the Trio for a number. Nice job, Jim.
Thanks everybody for letting me share in your music!
Until next time,
--Doug
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Wednesday's 7-16 Tin Star Jam
It was a slam last night. The Tin Star was hopping -- lots of music, lots of dancing, and a couple of surprise guests.
Some of last night's visitors:
Ben made another new friend.
I've always thought that women looked good in chaps, Michelle.
Laura was poetry in motion, as usual. Here's a bit of Tom Kendrot's The Wonder that we were playing when this picture was taken.
Our friend Craig Small showed up -- we have not seen him at the Tin Star in a while. Here's a bit of the fast shuffle he's leading us on here.
Dancers!
Finally, a lady named London who was visiting from Santa Barbara stepped up to the mic and rocked us with this number.
See you next time,
--Doug
Click any picture to enlarge, click the play button to listen to the music.
Some of last night's visitors:
Ben made another new friend.
I've always thought that women looked good in chaps, Michelle.
Laura was poetry in motion, as usual. Here's a bit of Tom Kendrot's The Wonder that we were playing when this picture was taken.
Our friend Craig Small showed up -- we have not seen him at the Tin Star in a while. Here's a bit of the fast shuffle he's leading us on here.
Dancers!
Finally, a lady named London who was visiting from Santa Barbara stepped up to the mic and rocked us with this number.
See you next time,
--Doug
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Some music recommendations
Here are a few suggestions for where to go to listen to some good music during the rest of this week in Santa Fe:
PS: As an added incentive to coming out to Backroad Pizza Saturday evening, not only do they make really good pizza, they have Chicken Killer barleywine on tap...
- Wednesday: The Tin Star Jam! Many of the local pros show up to play at the Tin Star each Wednesday evening. Come on by & check it out. 9:00. The bar will be packed from 10:00 'til closing, guaranteed.
- Thursday: The Mike Montiel Trio will be playing at the Tin Star, 9:00. Blues, R&B, plus some of Mike's original music. Check out more of Mike's music at the "Mike Montiel Lucky 13" link on the right side of this page.
- Thursday: Tony Buford and Brandy Herbert at El Farol. 8:30. Blues, R&B.
- Saturday: Nora McMahon, Case Tanner, and me: Backroad Pizza, 7:00. Blues, jazz.
PS: As an added incentive to coming out to Backroad Pizza Saturday evening, not only do they make really good pizza, they have Chicken Killer barleywine on tap...
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