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TN3 Todd Nelson Trio

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Todd Nelson brings Impeccable Jazz and Snappy Hats to Carmen’s this Friday, September 14

Todd Nelson Trio TN3 mixes elements of jazz, rock and electronics, playing original songs and new arrangements of unusual covers, including pop, folk and gospel and any other genre signified by the muse.

The music of TN3 is improvisational but not noise; exploratory in texture and sound but melodic; arranged but open-ended; structured while embracing the random; aware of the past without repeating it; unafraid of space, subtlety or beauty, and it rocks.

Cafe open from 5–10pm with music in two live shows from 6–7:30 or 8–9:30 5$ Cover.
Call 518 326 2064 for reservations

~ Tapas for Friday, September 14 ~

Chicken Wings
w/ Mango Chili Sauce

Roasted Corn & Black Beans
w/ Avocado, Scallions & Jicama, topped w/ Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Served in an Artisanal Lettuce Bowl

Grilled Flatbread Dressed w/ Sundried Tomato Tapenade
& Shaved Manchego Cheese on Frisee Tossed in Lime Vinaigrette Dressing

Pancetta Wrapped Chicken Breast
w/ Chimichurri Sauce served w/ Rice & Beans

Cumin & Coriander Crusted Filet Mignon
Served w/ Mashed Yucca & Veggie

Crusted Tilapia w/ Lemon-Wine-Garlic Sauce
over Saffron Rice & Veggie

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Charlie Smith & Rob Aronstein: The Bluesmen Are Back

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Friday June 8  Charlie Smith & Rob Aronstein bring the Blues back to Carmen’s.

Get rhythm when you get the blues. These guys have the stuff to get your feet happy as you start tapping your toes, bopping to the beat these cats lay down as they have for decades. Charlie can evoke that sophisticated big city Chicago blues in the vein of Otis Rush, or just as handily, take you on a river cruise of the Mississippi Delta. Rob is going to tickle those ivories in a perfect weave to Charlie’s guitar licks.

It’s a killer combination, it’s a blues sensation.

Cafe open from 5–10pm with music in two live shows from 6–7:30 or 8–9:30 5$ Cover.
Call 518 326 2064 for reservations

~ Friday Night Specials Menu June 8 ~

Appetizer
Bacon wrapped scallops w/avocado sauce.

Tapas Specials

Cuban BBQ Spare Ribs, served w/arroz con gandules (rice with pigeon peas) and veggie.

Fried Chicken…boneless thighs w/ a spicy mango sauce, served with saffron rice and black beans.

Grilled Salmon w/black bean mango salsa, served w/yucca fries and veggie.

Crispy Tofu w/seasonal veggies in a cool coconut curry sauce.

Eggplant sliders….grilled, and served with avocado slices and guava glaze on a multigrain roll.

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Graham Tichy Trio Friday June 1st

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Cafe open from 5–10pm with music in two live shows from 6–7:30 or 8–9:30 5$ Cover.
Call 518 326 2064 for reservations

And the Graham Tichy Trio is gonna rock and swing the night away. Let’s heat up the night with some good friends, some great tapas, homemade sangria, and the rockin beat of Graham Tichy’s trio.

Dinner Specials for Friday, June 1:

Ropa Vieja
Shredded Beef in Spicy Tomato Sauce
w/ Peppers & Onion, Served w/ Yucca Fries & Veggies

Seafood Bouillaibasse
w/ Shrimp, Scallops, Tilapia & Red Snapper over Saffron Rice

Marinated & Slow Roasted  Chicken
Served w/ Mashed Potatoes & Veggies

Asparagus Rolled in Fried Eggplant
w/ Tomato Thyme Sauce

Eggplant Sliders
Grilled Eggplant & Sliced Avocado
Topped w/ Guava Sauce

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Graham Tichy Trio with John Tichy and Don Dworkin

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The Tichy Boys—Father, Son, and Holy Crow, that’s Doc Scanlon on Bass!

It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing!

And the Graham Tichy Trio is gonna rock and swing the night away. Let’s warm up the December night with some good friends, some great tapas, homemade sangria, and the rockin beat of Graham Tichy, the legendary John Tichy of Commander Cody fame and the amazing globe-trotting – swing-master Don “Doc Scanlon” Dworkin.

This Friday December 9, Open 5-10, Music 6:30-9:30, $5 Cover

Tapas Specials for Friday, December 9:

Pan Seared Chicken Breast
With Tomato Onion Jam
Served With Fried Yucca

Pan Seared Salmon
With Rum-Honey Glaze
Served With Saffron Rice

Cuban Beef Stew With Grilled Roll

Vegetarian Pot Pie With Grilled Roll

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Breakfast Specials for Saturday & Sunday December 10 & 11

Flan French Toast
Drizzled With Carmel Sauce

Life By Chocolate Pancakes
Topped With Homemade Raspberry-Pear Compote
and Creme Fraiche

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Christmas Eve, Saturday December 24—
Carmen’s Annual Holiday Potluck

We’ll put out the basics:  Picadillo, Rice & Black Beans, Fried Yucca,
Plantains and Flan Along With Mulled Cider and Sangria

You bring a Dish or Drink to share and an Open Heart

No charge, no cover, just an evening of conviviality & conversation
with the Carmen’s community