Category Archives: Live Music

Live Music at Carmen’s Café! Tapas and live music and good friends!

Joy Adler & the Souls of Evolution Record Debut

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April 6th: Joy Adler & the Souls of Evolution

We’re so thrilled Joy is debuting her new record here at Carmen’s this Friday!!

The Songs of the Troubadour by Joy Adler & The Souls of Evolution

Winner 2008 Toronto Magazine Awards for “Best International Pop CD/Album” & “Best International Female Artist.”

Rare, stunning, transcending; Joy Adler is an extraordinary vocalist who sings from the depths of her being and risks revealing it to the world to create one-of-a-kind concert experiences.

Although Joy first began singing music in church as a child, because of the power and range of her voice, she began her career as a rock singer. She specialized in bringing her own interpretation to songs traditionally sung by men, like Robert Plant, Jimi Hendrix, Elton John, and bands such as Bad Company, Thin Lizzy and the like.

Later she perfected her stage performing and stretched herself vocally by singing r&b as well as lighter musical influences like pop and jazz standards on the stages of Atlantic City.

As Joy begins to hit her stride, enthralling audiences with her original songs played by her own group of talented musicians known as “The Souls of Evolution”, as well as performing as lead singer and lyricist of The Patricia White Buffalo and the Heaven on Earth Ensemble. She continues to garner critical acclaim for her energetic performances and the raw emotion she emits onstage, as well as her songwriting.

~ FRIDAY April 6th TAPAS SPECIALS ~

Braised Oxtail
Served w/ Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Veggies

Crab Cakes Over Saffron Rice
Served W/ Chipotle Aioli Drizzle

Marinated, Pan Seared Chicken Breast
w/ Black Beans & Pineapple-Mango Salsa

Rolled Eggplant Cutlet
Stuffed w/ Asparagus & Leeks
Topped w/ Manchego & Citrus Tomato Sauce

 

The Christine & Elliot Spero Duo

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March 30th: The Christine & Elliot Spero Duo– 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

The Christine & Elliot Spero Duo- 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

~ FRIDAY March 30th TAPAS SPECIALS ~

Pan Seared Tilapia
with Leek–Tomato Salsa
Served Over Rice

Cuban Stir Fried Steak
With Peppers, Onion, Tomato
Marinated in Orange, Lime, Cumin & Garlic
Served Over Fried Yucca

Grilled Pork Chop
Served Over Rice With Warm Pineapple–Mango Chutney

Border Blend Pasta
With Sauteed Veggies
Served In White Wine Sauce

The Doc Scanlon Trio: Friday March 23rd— Swingin’ Jazz from the 1920’s to the 1930’s

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Doc Scanlon Trio – Playing 1920’s–40’s Fats Waller to Early Bing Crosby to Jump Blues Classics. $5 Cover. Friday March 23rd 6:15-9:15pm. $5.00 Cover.

~ FRIDAY March 23rd TAPAS SPECIALS ~

Seafood Bouillabaisse of Shrimp, Scallops, Mussels & Clams
Over Saffron Rice

Roasted Chicken W/ Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Topped w/ Manchego
Cheese & Crumbled Chorizo Hash

Carne Asada…Beef Marinated & Slow-Roasted
In an Herbed Broth, Served w/ Yucca Fries

Polenta Cake on a Grilled Portobella Mushroom
w/ Seasonal Veggies Topped W/ a Sun Dried Tomato Tapenade

Todd Nelson Trio TN3—

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Friday, March 16th:  Todd Nelson 4 – Jazz

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.

Two Shows 6-7:30 & 8-9:30, $5 Cover

Friday, March 9th: Taina Asili – World Music

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Friday, March 9th:  Taina Asili – World Music: Puerto Rican vocalist Taína Asili and Sicilian guitarist Gaetano Vaccaro come together as a captivating duo intertwining potent vocals and enchanting classical guitar, performing unique and unforgettable representations of some of Latin America’s best loved folkloric classics. They have studied music under some of the world’s finest flamenco musicians, and have toured nationally in various musical projects. As a duet, they traveled the world together from California to Mexico, and from Puerto Rico to Spain enchanting audiences with their música latina. Two Shows 6-7:30 & 8-9:30, $5 Cover

WITH YOUR SUPPORT The Reclaim the Thunder US & European Tour seeks to raise $15,000 to offer 15 free shows to organizations and schools!

Taína Asili and Sicilian guitarist Gaetano Vaccaro come together as a captivating duo intertwining potent vocals and enchanting classical guitar, performing unique and unforgettable representations of some of Latin America’s best loved folkloric classics.

Taína Asili and Sicilian guitarist Gaetano Vaccaro

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dinner Specials
for Friday, March 9

Ropa Vieja
shredded beef
slow cooked in tomato broth & spices
served with yucca fries

Fried Chicken
served with garlic mashed potatoes

Tilapia
in a cilantro-garlic-white wine sauce
served with wild rice

Mundo Nuevo Live Latin Jazz

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Mundo Nuevo return to Carmen’s Friday March 2nd.

Join us for an evening of – Mundo Nuevo ‘New World’ – Latin Music with a Cuban Emphasis. Like our own Buena Vista Social Club!

Tapas specials and homemade Sangria Wine.

Plenty of on-street parking.

Bring your friends – share the Carmen’s Experience! Good times is our specialty.

Reservations  (518) 326-2064

March 2nd: Carmen’s Cafe Returns

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Welcome Back!
We reopen
March 2nd with Mundo Nuevo and their smooth Cuban jazz!
Mundo Nuevo  —  March 2 at Carmen’s  —  Two Shows 6-7:30 & 8-9:30, $5 Cover

Dinner Specials for Friday, March 2

Carne Guisada
Beef Stewed With Carrots, Celery and Potatoes
Served With Grilled Dinner Roll

Cuban Bouillabaisse
Shrimp, Scallops, Clams and Mussels in a
garlic-wine broth, served Over Saffron Rice

Pernil
Marinated & Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder
Served With Yucca Fries

It’s A Charlie Smith Christmas

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Friday December 16:  A Charlie Smith Christmas, Not Brown, Smith.
And no rollicking piano,
just good ol’ bluesey songs and singalongs
by Charlie and his wife Melody
This Friday, December 16

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

Get Your Carmen’s Fix Now!  We Close from Christmas to March 2
When We Reopen With The Tequila Mockingbirds

~ Tapas Specials for Friday, December 16 ~

Roast Ham with Orange Glaze
Served with Baked Sweet Potatoes

Pot Roast Stewed in Beef Sauce
with Carrots, Onions, Celery & Potatoes
Served with a Garlic Roll

Roast Chicken Au Jus
Served with Saffron Rice

Stuffed Portobella Mushroom
with Seasonal Veggies and Wild Rice

~ Breakfast Specials for Saturday & Sunday, Dec 17 & 18 ~

Cuban Grilled Kasha Grits
With Two Eggs Any Style
Coffee or Tea
Ham or Bacon Optional

Flan French Toast
drizzled with Caramel Sauce

~ Saturday December 24 ~ 
Come to Carmen’s Annual Holiday Potluck
and Feel The Love

We’ll put out the basics—  Picadillo, Rice & Black Beans, Fried Yucca, Plantains, Salad,
Sangria and Spiced Cider, plus Flan for dessert.
You bring a drink or dish to share, friends if you have them, plus your good heart and a happy appetite

If you don’t have a party to visit, come here instead.  If you do, stop in on the way.
Take a moment to thank the world for all we have received the past year.
We’ll be open from 5-10, or until the energy tapers off
No cover, no charge, no entertainment but what we make ourselves

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The Last Time Charlie Smith appeared we got a video clip, check it out:

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

Victorian Stroll with Mundo Nuevo

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Sunday, December 4, 2011: Victorian Stroll with Mundo Nuevo 3-6PM See the stroll uptown, then warm up with Carmen’s Spiced Cider, Tapas Tastes and Sangria Samplers.