Mundo Nuevo Troy Night Out Friday March 29th @ 6 & 8 PM
Mundo Nuevo is a musical quartet that is dedicated to preserving the classic repertoire of the Spanish speaking Caribbean, Mexico and South America. Lush vocal harmonies, acoustic guitars, bongo and flute deliver the music of Rafael Hernandez, Miguel Matamoros, Armando Manzanero, Antonio Carlos Jobim and many more of the composers that make up the Latin American Songbook.
Sunday, 12/ 2: Victorian Stroll Come Hear The Nellies 2-6PM, No Cover
Victorian Stroll Special: Fresh Scratch-Made Spicy Hot Chocolate
From http://www.thenellies.com/
The Nellies are an Albany, NY based, rootsy, alt-country, Americana band. The band is driven by core singer-songwriter duo, Karen Ann Gilpin (acoustic guitar/banjo) and Peggy Lecuyer (mandolin/harmonica) who both contribute driving rhythms and beautiful two part harmonies to their songs. They are joined by Gene Lemme who keeps The Nellies in line on the upright bass. Also joining The Nellies at shows are an assortment of stellar lead players such as Kevin Maul and Mike McMann, as well as others. You will find The Nellies’ energy contagious. Their fun loving stage presence will put a smile on your face.
Karen Ann and Peggy write a number of the songs that The Nellies perform and combine them with well chosen covers performed by Fred Eaglesmith, Donna the Buffalo, The Grateful Dead, Kasey Chambers, Gram Parsons, Abigail Washburn, Bob Dylan and Gillian Welch as well as the inclusion of some favorite, traditional bluegrass songs.
The Nellies have proudly released their first CD in October of 2011 and are laying the musical groundwork for their next release. You will find The Nellies playing at a variety of events and venues in the greater Albany, NY area – please go to our gigs tab to see where we’ll be playing next and feel free to contact us to play at a venue near you!
Friday November 16th— Annie & The Hedonists—Acoustic blues, swing, and folk!
…A band with a great lead singer and tight harmonies, covering an eclectic mix of acoustic music, torchy blues, standards, bluegrass, gospel, labor ballads, early jazz, …A wild ride across the vast acoustic music landscape Greg Haymes, Times Union
Annie and the Hedonists blew the place away Ralph Hunt, Heartland Music
Annie Get Your Fun! Tom Keyser, Times Union
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 Specials for Friday, November 16 ~
Fried Marinated Chicken Breast
w/Arroz con Gandules—Rice w/Pigeon Peas and Plantains
Guiso de Mariscos-Hearty Fisherman’s Stew
over saffron rice
Grilled Flank Steak w/Yucca fries and veggie
Eggplant stuffed with asparagus, manchego cheese
and tomato-lime sauce over saffron rice
~ Dessert Specials ~
Flan
Mango-Lime Cheesecake
~ Specials for Sat & Sun, Nov. 17 & 18 ~
Steak and eggs, served with home fries and toast
Pumpkin cream cheese mouse served over pancakes/Short Stack
MasterCard — Discover — Visa — American Express accepted.
It’s a beautiful day and we’re preparing for a big week at Carmen’s:
The Blues Men are Back! Friday Nov. 2nd Charlie Smith and Rob Aronstein serving tasty, tasty Blues the way you like it—simmered to perfection!
South Troy is subject matter for these amazing fine artists! “South Troy through Outsider Eyes” The Outsider Eyes— Eden Alaxanian, Allison Clarke, Olivia Fay, Britney MacKinnon, and Emily Gustin, along with paintings by John Hampshire and John Connors. The show will close with Carmen’s annual Christmas Eve Community Potluck, open to all.
Voting continues daily for 2013 Rising Star Chef. Cast your vote for our own Executive Chef Chris Faraci! It’s so exciting to be part of Albany Chef’s Food & Wine Festival: Wine & Dine for the Arts.
Friday November 2nd Charlie Smith & Rob Aronstein— Blues
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
Check out their new CD Steppin’ Down Blues Lane. – two cuts were originally recorded at Carmen’s Cafe.
Charlie Smith Engaging and dynamic performer, prolific songwriter, blues guitarist and vocalist of the highest caliber are just some of the descriptions one could apply to Charlie Smith. Entertaining listeners in New York’s Capital District for nearly 40 years, Charlie is happy to have found in the players listed below a virtuoso backing group equal to the task of expressing and extending his musical vision. For more on Charlie himself, click here (dedicated page under construction).
Rob Aronstein Piano, Hammond Organ, Vocals
Rob Aronstein has been working with and promoting Charlie and the Charlie Smith Blues Band since 1999, performing on and producing Charlie’s CD, “Hardly Ever Blue”. Rob currently performs with Charlie and as a solo and freelance pianist/organist.
9/21 Sensemaya Trio
Sensemaya Trio fuses hot Latin dance rhythms with the cool sophistication of jazz improvisation. Their repertoire includes funkified interpretations of classic salsa to originals written in the revolutionary timba style of Cuba. Their own uniquely fresh Latin jazz compositions include a variety of styles from Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Brazil and the Dominican Republic. While Sensemaya can cater to the intimate jazz listener, their true purpose is to get audiences out of their seats and on to the dance floor.
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 Specials for Friday, September 21 ~
Cuban Style Chicken Tamales
served w/ Yucca Fries & Veggie
Pan Seared Red Snapper
w/ Roasted Tomatillo Sauce
served w/ Roasted Potatoes & Veggie
Herb Crusted Lamb Chops
w/ Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Seasonal Veggie
Marinated Crispy Tofu
w/ Sauteed Veggies over Saffron Rice
~ Breakfast Specials for Sat-Sun, Sept. 22-23 ~
Huevos Benedictus
Poached Eggs over Saffron Rice Cake & Bacon
served w/ House-Made Hollandaise Sauce & Plantains
Veggie Huevos Benedictus
Drop the Bacon & Plantain, Served on a Bed of Greens
Marinated Crispy Tofu
w/ Sauteed Veggies over Saffron Rice
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
The joint will be jumpin’ with The Doc Scanlon Trio featuring Saxman Brian Patneaude this Fri. 9/7 at with guitarist Graham Tichy – Playing 1920′s–40′s Fats Waller to Early Bing Crosby to Jump Blues Classics
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
~ Specials for Friday, September 7 ~
APPETIZERS
Cuban Egg Rolls
Quinoa, Arugula and Beet Salad
tossed w/red wine vinaigrette and topped w/goat cheese
TAPAS
Pollo Rancho Luna…..Grilled Chicken w/Sour Orange Sauce
served w/yucca fries and veggie
Cuban Prime Rib……slow roasted
and served w/garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus
Seared Ahi Tuna
w/ a grapefruit-blueberry salsa and grilled rice cakes
Tofu w/Coconut Curry Sauce
over saffron rice w/sauteed veggies
SPECIALS FOR SAT & SUN – SEP. 8-9
Prime rib and eggs served w/home fries and toast
Tofu over rice w/grilled veggies and coconut curry sauce
Friday August 24th Dangerous on Decaf— Blues, Jazz, Rockabilly
Three friends playing rock, folk, blues -
Offering jazz and Latin their dues;
A few jug tunes to add some spice,
With maybe some naughty and maybe some nice!
Drinking coffee is part of the share
Trying to keep the caffeine spare,
Cause these three players don’t need much
To keep their motors hot to the touch!
Pickin and drumming and singing the songs
With Dangerous on Decaf your night can’t go wrong!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 reservationsTapas Specials for Friday, August 24
Chicken Breast Wrapped in Cuban Pancetta
w/ Mango-Black Bean Salsa
over Saffron Rice & PlantainsStrip Steak Au Jus
w/ Pureed Yucca & Seasonal VeggiePan Seared Salmon
w/ Red Pepper Coulis
over Saffron Rice & VeggiesPolenta Cakes
w/ fresh mozzarella & Sauteed VeggiesCheesecake
FlanSat & Sun August 25 & 26
Steak & Eggs
w/ Home Fries & ToastPan Seared Salmon over Greens
w/ Avocado, Tomato, Onions & Mango
Friday August 17 Join pianist Dave Payette and saxophonist Brian Patneaude for an evening of jazz at this intimate venue featuring delicious Cuban-Spanish-American cuisine in a bistro setting.
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
~ Appetizers for Friday August 17th ~
Eggplant slider—grilled, w/avocado slices and guava paste on a multi grain roll
Chicken Croquettes—fried to golden brown perfection.
Scallops wrapped in house cured bacon, w/avocado sauce and veggie
~ Tapas Specials for Friday August 17th ~
Pan-seared Rainbow Trout, w/ a lemon-wine-garlic sauce over saffron rice and veggie
Carne Asada—Cuban Pot Roast w/ yucca and carrots over saffron rice
Cuban Chicken Wings w/a spicy mango sauce, served w/ rice, black beans and veggie
Pernil, pork shoulder marinated and slow roasted in Cuban herbs and spices, w/yucca fries and veggie
Vegetarian Risotto w/ seasonal veggies and goat cheese
~Dessert Special for Friday August 17th ~
Ginger-Lemon Cheesecake
