Monthly Archives: November 2012

The Nellies perform at CArmen's CAfe for The Troy Victorian Stroll

Sunday, 12/ 2: Victorian Stroll Come Hear The Nellies: energetic rootsy, alt-country, Americana band

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Sunday, 12/ 2: Victorian Stroll Come Hear The Nellies 2-6PM, No Cover

Victorian Stroll Special: Fresh Scratch-Made Spicy Hot Chocolate

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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!

Sonny & Perley / Tapas / Make Brunch Plans / The Nellies

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Here’s what’s happening this weekend at Carmen’s:

Sonny & Perley Live Friday: Enjoy a wonderful evening of  Tapas, Jazz, Bossa Nova, American Songbook Standards, and International Cabaret…

We are serving our famous Cuban inspired Breakfast and Lunch this Saturday & Sunday. You’ve cooked enough last week, take a break, sleep in and let us do the fixing this weekend.

Victorian Stroll Entertainment by the Nellies on Sunday December 2nd. 2-6PM, No Cover

Carmen de Bizet par ZIC ZAZOU pour la Grande Battle

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11/30: Sonny & Perley Jazz, Bossa Nova, American Songbook Standards, and International Cabaret

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From sonnyandperely.com

The exciting duo of Sonny Daye and Perley Rousseau achieves a rare musical symbiosis. The husband and wife team have spent the last several years developing and perfecting their unique blend of Jazz, Bossa Nova, American Songbook Standards, and International Cabaret which has become their musical signature. They engagingly perform the timeless standards of the Great American Songbook such as Berlin, Gershwin and Porter as well as the irresistible Bossa Nova melodies of Antonio Carlos Jobim.

December 24 Annual Christmas Eve Potluck at Carmen’s Café

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December 24 Annual Christmas Eve Potluck at Carmen’s Café

As the Potlatch tradition of the Northwest Native Americans was explained to Carmen:
When you have a good year, you naturally want to share it with your neighbors.  You might invite them over for a celebration, and give them gifts like blankets to show your friendship.

Maybe the next year is great for them, so now they invite you over.  They feed you, then give YOU blankets—  the ones you gave them, plus some other new ones.  By the tradition, their blankets are just as powerful a gift as yours, but the ones they give back to you are extra special—  they have been given before, so have twice as much love woven into them.  This can grow to hundreds of blankets, given back and forth year by year, a symbolic expression of a cherished relationship.

Carmen’s Café is Cuban-American, not from the Northwest, but they love the idea of Potlatch, that the spirit and intention of goodwill is more important than monetary value.  They invite one and all to their annual Holiday Potluck on December 24 from 5-10.  Carmen will lay out a basic spread—  rice and beans, with picadillo, salad, plantains and yucca, with flan for dessert and sangria and spiced cider to refresh.  Bring your own addition to share with all—  drinks and desserts, main dishes and sides.  Enjoy the spirit of giving and say a holiday hello to your neighbors.

11/23: tophenjammin — Soulful, Jazzy Bluegrass – Ice Cream for the Ears

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tophenjamin is Benjamin Lane on mandolin (and occasional melodica) and Christopher Lane on guitar. They both sing. The brotherly duo plays a wide variety of styles, but their sound is firmly rooted in bluegrass and gospel and heavily influenced by jazz and R&B. vocal harmonies frequently compliment their acoustic picking.

Annie and The Hedonists / Tapas! / South Troy through Outsider Eyes

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Here’s what we have in store for you this weekend in the Heart of the South Troy Arts District:

Annie and The Hedonists return to Carmen’s Friday November 16th— 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.

Tapas! Tapas! Tapas! All made fresh from scratch because we make everything that way.

South Troy Inspires! We have a wonderful new art exhibit at “South trough  Outsider Eyes.” A lot of young folks are moving in to South Troy and starting families. Housing is cheap, lots are large, access is good, and there is a growing sense of community plus a lot of local color.  We wanted to see what these artists would make of it.

Photo courtesy Katria Foster

Tonight! Annie And The Hedonists—Acoustic blues, swing, and folk!

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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

~ Full Tapas Menu Here ~

~ 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

~ Full Breakfast Menu Here ~

MasterCard  —  Discover  —  Visa  —  American Express accepted.

Christine & Elliot Spero — Jazz, Latin & Pop Friday 11/9

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November 9th : Christine & Elliot Spero – Playing a mix of Jazz, Latin & Pop Our unique versions of Jobim to Joni / Brazil 66 to Burt Bacharach, Carole King to Carlos, Beatles, Originals & more. Jazz, Latin, Brazilian improvisational NU jazz Music Group.

Photo of jazz musicians Christine & Elliot Spero

Christine & Elliot Spero – Playing a mix of Jazz, Latin & Pop Our unique versions of Jobim to Joni / Brazil 66 to Burt Bacharach, Carole King to Carlos, Beatles, Originals & more. Jazz,Latin,Brazilian improvisational NU jazz Music Group

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 9 ~

Soups: cup/bowl
Roasted Corn Chowder w/ Yucca & Avocado
Black Bean w/ Chorizo & Bacon
Black Bean w/ Corn

Yucca Chicken Croquettes
w/ Red Pepper Sauce

Mixed Grill Plate
Lamb Chop, Duck Breast, & Filet Mignon
served w/ Garlic Mashed Yucca & Braised Greens

Sauteed Shrimp
w/ Coriander-Cream Sauce over Saffron Rice

Pan Seared Chicken Breast
w/ Red Pepper Sauce & Yucca Fries

Cilantro-Lime Crispy Tofu
Served over Rice & Veggies

~ Desserts ~

Mango-Lime Cheesecake
Flan

~ Full Dinner Menu Here ~