Blue News 4/11/06 |
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**Salud!** |
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New at Blue...
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New Hours!
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Blue will be opening on Mondays for the first time beginning Monday, April 17th!
Hours:
Monday open at 6pm
Tuesday-Friday open at 5:00pm
Saturday open at 6pm
Sunday Closed |
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New Food and Drink!
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We have begun the expansion of our wine list with the addition of ten new reds and one new white (more on the way!) Come in tonight and check out the new list! We also have introduced a new menu item: A beautiful platter of assorted cheeses and olives with slices of organic apple and baked baguette. We will be running an ongoing special where, if you buy a bottle of wine, the platter is only $3 (reg. $8.) |
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Blue is almost one year old, and in celebration we will be holding a huge bash on Saturday, April 29th! The party will start at noon and go until they make us close (1am)... or 'till we all flop!
And now... here is the greatly anticipated schedule of music for the big day:
12:00 pm: Boghat
Boghat is a Traditional Irish Dance Music trio of accomplished musicians based out of Portland, Maine. Boghat plays the traditional music of Ireland with a contemporary twist. From fiery reels and sexy jigs to plaintive airs and the occasional song, Boghat covers the entire spectrum of the genre, experimenting with contemporary elements while maintaining a healthy respect for the tradition.
2:00 pm: The Mutineers
The Mutineers play traditional folk, blues and old-time country music. With the necessary ingredients (guitar, mandolin, acoustic bass, dobro, banjo) the songs are adapted and arranged in ways that are at once traditional and unique. The songs are selected, arranged and sung by Stuart MacDonald, who has been collecting, learning and playing traditional folk music for a number of years. He is joined by multi-talented stand-up acoustic bassist Rod Pervier. Rod has a wealth of musical experience and is an accomplished, and highly sought-after musician, playing contra dances and other events. Dick Hodges rounds out the trio with tasteful mandolin, dobro and lead guitar picking. Having played in a wide variety of bands previously, Dick lends his knowledge & varied musical background.
4:00 pm: Old Red
Old Red - Appalacian fiddle tunes, old time songs, and ballads; high spirited stringband breakdowns, bluesy Mississippi melodies, waltzes and twosteps from Cajun country...we play it all...fiddle, guitar, mandolin, bass, banjo, etc...Come join us for an evening of fun and frolic! Guaranteed to get your toes tapping and bring a smile to your face!
EDUCATIONAL AND FUN! LADIES WELCOME. NO SPITTING OR CURSING.
KEEP HEAD AND ARMS INSIDE AT ALL TIMES!
5:00 pm: Blue was born at this precise time on Friday, April 29, 2005!!
6:00 pm: Meantone
Meantone is Original Graveyard Blues. A duo comprised of Meantone, fretless, slide guitar and throat and Young Bret, drums and percussion. Meantones songs are heavy guitar with ripping slide and grooving drums. Meantone's unique tuning that covers the bass and guitar registers along with Young Brets maximal playing of his minimalist drum kit, make you think theres at least three to four people in the band. Another unique aspect of Meantone's fretless guitar and songs is that they are in a tuning that was popular in Europe from the 15th to 18th centuries called quarter comma meantone. You see, he's not mean at all, just his sound. Meantone chooses to use 31 notes to the octave from this tuning as opposed to 12 notes on normal guitars. All of this puts a twist on the Blues and makes Meantone unique and fresh.
8:00 pm: Vanessa Torres & Touching Ground
Vanessa Torres & Touching Ground performs lyrically rich, original folk music full of soul and a call to social justice. Straddling the genres of folk, bluegrass, and edgy roots pop, Vanessa Torres' songs draw you in, pluck at your heart string while keeping your feet tapping. Her dynamic three-piece female band,Touching Ground,lays down soaring harmonies, melodic banjo and powerful hand drums. Having opened for Erin Mckeown and Kaki King, and played on a number of local radio and t.v. stations and venues in the Northeast, Vanessa Torres and Touching Ground are gaining momentum and devoted fan base.
10:00 pm: Okbari
Okbari performs multi-instrumental original music inspired by the Middle Eastern, Turkish, and Indian traditions. They also present traditional and classical pieces from these traditions, as well as new interpretations of percussive pieces from Eastern Europe and South India. Okbaris music is largely inspired by the poetic traditions of Turkey and Persia, and is lyrically based on works from these areas. Okbari is Amos Libby and Eric LaPerna. Amos is a disciple of Vidwan Vasudev Rao of Bangalore, India, and a student of oud virtuoso Alan Shavarsh Bardezbanian of Bath, Maine. Eric is a student of renowned Lebanese percussionist Michel Merhej Baqlouq. Okbari performs on the oud, bouzouki, doumbek, riqq, tabla, ney, mridangam, and several other instruments from around the world.
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Listings... |
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Tuesday, 4/11/06 • 6:30 pm
Open Mic hosted by guitarist, Daniel Jacobs.
This week's feature: Carla Seidl & Ryan Hubbard
Carla and Ryan are two young, aspiring artists who share an instrumental and vocal chemistry that is rarely heard. Their rendition of Hallelujah will stay withyou for a long time.
~ Barry P. Martin, Proprietor of Blue
Carla Seidl mixes a jazzy style with traditional folk songs and new originals for a sound that is rich and reflective. Carla has sung everything from vocal jazz to show tunes to opera over the years and is currently working on crafting her own smooth but intense style. Come be moved by the velvety voice of this newcomer to the Portland music scene.
An upstate New York native, who recently moved to Maine, Ryan Hubbard brings his unique easy listening style to the stage at Blue. Through guitar, vocals and soulful song-writing, he extracts the truth and meaning of our everyday lives. Dont miss this extraordinary performance!
Wednesday, 4/12/06
Traditional Irish Music and $2.50 Guinness (20oz) ALL NIGHT!
7:30 pm
Concert - Jaime Eller
Jaime Eller, a recent addition to the Portland Irish music scene will be playing a variety of inspiring fiddle tunes as well as singing traditional Irish and contemporary Irish songs. Jaime has been a regular at the Brian Boru session for some time now and also performs with the group Boghat.
9:00 pm
Seisn (session)
Thursday, 4/13/06 • 7:00 pm
Pam Baker
Pam, a well-known blues singer fronting her own band, is gaining a significant following for her solo act. Starting out as a solo folk musician in the early 80's, Pam is back to her roots. Growing up on Joni Mitchell, Janis Joplin, Carole King, Joan Baez, and a love for the ladies of jazz and blues (Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan), it's no wonder she's back out singing with her guitar. Her selection of tunes go back into her folk archive including Joni Mitchell, Eric Bogle, Bonnie Raitt and Fleetwood Mac to Keb Mo', Janis Joplin, Bessie Smith, Patsy Cline and Tom Waits.Both an outstanding vocalist and an adept performer on acoustic guitar, this able songstress captivates her audience with the intensity of her performance. Her strong background in blues and contemporary folk music provide a unique twist as Pam offers up the work of blues legends like Bessie Smith to more contemporary performers adding a few of her songs to the mix. Opening for artists such as Savoy Brown,
Tab Benoit, Coco Montoya, Debbie Davies, Popa Chubby, James Montgomery and Duke Robillard, Pam weaves a spell around her audiences, capturing and holding their attention. Her timing and sure instinct pull the most for each note sung, convincing each and every listener the song was just for him or her.
9:00 pm
Samuel James - Delta & Piedmont Blues
SAMUEL JAMES LIVES!!!!! Delta Blues legends Tommy Johnson, Robert Johnson, and Petey Wheatstraw were all said to have sold their souls to the devil in exchange for their exceptional musical abilities. Now, we're not saying that Samuel James sold his soul to the Devil... but we're not NOT saying that either.
Friday, 4/14/06 • 7:00 pm
Gabrielle Raymond
Gabby has one of those amazing voices that can capture any room...you should definitely not miss her.
~ Steven Williams, Cat & Mouse Records
9:00 pm
Vanessa Torres & Touching Ground - Socially Conscious Folk
Vanessa Torres & Touching Ground performs lyrically rich, original folk music full of soul and a call to social justice. Straddling the genres of folk, bluegrass, and edgy roots pop, Vanessa Torres' songs draw you in, pluck at your heart string while keeping your feet tapping. Her dynamic three-piece female band,Touching Ground,lays down soaring harmonies, melodic banjo and powerful hand drums. Having opened for Erin Mckeown and Kaki King, and played on a number of local radio and t.v. stations and venues in the Northeast, Vanessa Torres and Touching Ground are gaining momentum and devoted fan base.
Saturday, 4/15/06 • 7:00 pm
Megan Yates & Moses Atwood
Megan Yates performs hauntingly beautiful and soulful acoustic.
Moses has been nominated by the Portland Phenix as the best singer/songwriter this year! Good luck, Moses!
Moses Atwood draws from a wide variety of musical influences. A classically trained guitarist who studied under notable teachers such as Dusan Bogdanovic and Apostolos Paraskevas, Moses has studied musical traditions from all over the world. With heavy influences from blues masters such as Mississippi John Hurt and Skip James, songwriting legends like Woody Guthrie and Townes Van Zandt, and contemporaries such as Tom Waits and Kelly Joe Phelps, Moses Atwood is a muscian who truly draws upon the roots of American music. The depth of Moses's musical influences combine with intricate guitar playing, soulful singing, and truly great songwriting to create a fresh new take on Americana.
9:00 pm
The Blowout
The Blowout, original acoustic pop-rock with electric overtones, riding the crest up your musical valley. Featuring Bruce Merson on drums, Paul Mollomo, guitar and vocal, and guest artists. Portland Press Herald's Victoria Mares-Hershey says "The Blowout musicians arethe real item." We are your children's future. We'll make your music fantasies come true--come see us at Blue, whose owner Barry Martin describes the band as "contemporary garage." Feel the cooling sensation of Vaporub. You have it good with the Blowout.
Monday, 4/17/06 • 8:00 pm
The Revival of Monday Night Soul at Blue with Bernie Bouthot & Miss Evan King of The Waiters
Bernie & Evan are absolutely extraordinary! Miss King will take you to new places with her powerful voice. You WILL NOT want to miss this show...
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