Fri. May 13: Glenn Weiser Live @ Carmen’s Cafe

Fri. May 13: Glenn Weiser. Blues and bluegrass, music from the 40s & 50s by one of our best local musicians. Full Tapas menu, along with wine, beer and the best sangria you’ll ever taste. Open 5-9+. music from 6-9. $5 Cover.

From http://www.celticguitarmusic.com/bio.htm

Onstage with guitar, baritone vocals, rack-mounted harmonica and occasionally banjo, Weiser shamelessly and wonderfully mixes genres and eras – Blues & Celtic tunes, Country Blues of the 20’s and 30’s – then throws in a Scott Joplin rag, Tin Pan Alley show tune, or a blues or folk classic made famous by the Grateful Dead. It’s the lilt of a Celtic air followed by the wail of a blues tune; and woven throughout are bits of not-so-trivia that spice his shows, taking you back to the music of blues legend Blind Lemon Jefferson, further back to Turlough O’Carolan (Ireland’s legendary blind harper of the 18th Century); touching on a little-known story starring none other than Johann Sebastian Bach, then shining a spotlight on the very colorful Lightnin’ Hopkins.


Changing Art Exhibits at Carmen’s Cafe

There's good rockin Friday Night at Carmen's Cafe

Graham Tichy Trio Friday Night: Swing, R&B, Rockabilly

Graham Tichy Trio plays Swing, R&B and Rockabilly. The Troy Boy plays his home town! We love how Graham gets us dancing in the aisles.Full Tapas menu, along with wine, beer and the best sangria you’ll ever taste. Open 5-10+. music from 6:30-9:30. $5 Cover. Get here early, it’s worth it.

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Greg Guba Rocks!

Well, he blueses a lot more than rocks.  But I’m really impressed by the way he takes on Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix and other icons of my youth.

Greg Guba likes to play with Carolyn Brown, but unfortunately she was down with a cold.

We talked to him and he’s planning to come back here in July.  Maybe Carolyn can join him then!

This is a special place to play, I really like the vibe here when the musician and the crowd just tune in to each other.  Is there anyone you would like to hear here?

Enjoy Live Music Friday Evening at Carmen’s Cafe

Come to “Greg Guba & Carolyn Brown at Carmen’s Cafe on Fri Apr 08, 2011″ Friday, April 8 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Greg & Carolyn play the Blues/folk & county — acoustic style. Music starts at 6. Full Tapas menu, with wine, beer & sangria.

…Greg Guba is an experienced artist playing guitar, dobro, mandolin and keyboards. Folk/blues/Pop and originals served up with humor and storytelling. Look at life a diffent way – with humor~

Carolyn Brown’s music is a combination of Country/Folk and Singer/Songwriter. Some have compared her voice to that of Jewel who is her musical influence. Carolyn is currently working on her Debut album “Through the Mud” with producer/musician Marcus Larabee at Marcoustic Productions in Verona, New York. The album is a story that takes listeners through heart break, life’s confusions, to finding new love and happiness. Carolyn Brown’s music is down to earth and can relate to anyone’s situation. She also has a music page on myspace at www.myspace.com/babyopal9 Join her fanlist and you will be automatically entered to win a Free Autographed copy of her Debut Album!!

Greg Guba & Carolyn Brown at Carmen’s Cafe on Fri Apr 08, 2011

Come to “Greg Guba & Carolyn Brown at Carmen’s Cafe on Fri Apr 08, 2011” Friday, April 8 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Greg & Carolyn play the Blues/folk & county — acoustic style. Music starts at 6. Full Tapas menu, with wine, beer & sangria.

http://www.reverbnation.com/venue/carmenscafe#!/gregguba
http://www.reverbnation.com/gregguba#!/carolynbrown

…Greg Guba is an experienced artist playing guitar, dobro, mandolin and keyboards. Folk/blues/Pop and originals served up with humor and storytelling. Look at life a diffent way – with humor~

Carolyn Brown is 26 years old and lives in Rotterdam, New York. Her music is a combination of Country/Folk and Singer/Songwriter. Some have compared her voice to that of Jewel who is her musical influence. Carolyn is currently working on her Debut album “Through the Mud” with producer/musician Marcus Larabee at Marcoustic Productions in Verona, New York. The album is a story that takes listeners through heart break, life’s confusions, to finding new love and happiness. Carolyn Brown’s music is down to earth and can relate to anyone’s situation. She also has a music page on myspace at www.myspace.com/babyopal9 Join her fanlist and you will be automatically entered to win a Free Autographed copy of her Debut Album!!

Graham Tichy Trio Live at Carmen's Cafe

Graham Tichy Trio at Carmen’s!

Join us for a mix of 1950s rockabilly, swing and rhythm and blues.  Graham plays around—  locally, with Doc Scanlon, Johnny Rabb, Rocky Velvet and the Lustre Kings.  Nationally, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Wanda Jackson, Robert Gordon, Marti Brom, and Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen.

Graham Tichy Trio Live at Carmen's Cafe

The Graham Tichy Trio will rock Carmen's Cafe this Friday night!

¡New And Exciting!
Grilled Lamb Chops
with rosemary and maple syrup reduction, served with
garlic-nutmeg mashed potatoes
Seafood Crepes
shrimp & scallops over a  creamy lobster-sherry sauce
Poached Pear
with Rocquefort cheese drizzled with chocolate sauce
on a bed of creme anglaîs & raspberry sauce

Next Week:
Greg Guba and Carolyn Brown

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(518) 326-2064
carmenscafe@nycap.rr.com

Tapas on Fridays 5-9,
Breakfast & Lunch Sat & Sun 9-4

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198 First Street (Corner of Adams)
Troy NY 12180

Graham Tichy Trio Live at Carmen's Cafe

Graham Tichy Trio Live at Carmen’s Cafe Friday April 1

Graham Tichy Trio Live at Carmen’s Cafe Friday April 1st!

Full Tapas menu, along with wine, beer and the best sangria you’ll ever taste. Open 5-9+. music from 6-9. $5 Cover.

Doc Scanlon Trio – Playing 1920’s–40’s Friday March 25th 6:30–9:30PM

Doc Scanlon Trio – Playing 1920’s–40’s Fats Waller to Early Bing Crosby to Jump Blues Classics. $5 Cover. March 25th 6:30-9:30pm.

You packed the house the last time he played, see him again this
Friday, March 25, from 5-10 (extended hours for Troy Night Out)
Music from 6:30-9:30. $5 to cover the band.

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Specials This week:
Beef Roulade
stuffed w. Spinach, Mushroom and Sundried Tomatoes
Seafood Crepé
w. Lobster Cream Sauce
Poached Pears
stuffed w. Rocquefort Cheese in a bed of Cremé Anglaise

Next week: Neighbor Graham Tichy rocks mix of 1950s rockabilly, swing and rhythm and blues.
He’s played locally with Doc Scanlon, Johnny Rabb, Rocky Velvet and the Lustre Kingsplus with national acts like Wanda Jackson, Robert Gordon, Marti Brom, and Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen.