****SPECIAL SHOW****

Saturday, February 4…..9:30pm

The Long-Awaited Return of

“EARL PICKENS & FAMILY”


Earl Pickens & Family were one of the stars of the Abilene Roots-Americana Stage during the 2010 Xerox Rochester Int. Jazz Festival. The Pennsylvania-based band followed the success of their 2009 debut release, a critically acclaimed alt-country/bluegrass interpretation of the classic U2 album “The Joshua Tree,” with their second disc, “Gathering.” The album features 10 songs by Earl Pickens & Family songwriters Earl Pickens, Bruce W. Derr and Jessie Yam.

www.earlpickens.com

Cover charge:  21 and over- $6, under 21- $8

 

 

February 7….from 8pm till 10pm

Mark your Calendars..Every Other Tuesday..

“DON CHRISTIANO

With A Little Help From My Friends-THE BEATLES UNPLUGGED…

www.facebook.com/donchristiano

Special Guest on the 7th…to be announced

Cover charge: $2

 


****ALL NEW****ALL NEW****

The Reggae Lounge Returns!!!!…(downstairs)

Wednesday, February 8……8pm till Midnight

The best in Roots Reggae…spun by

“RAS COURTNEY of HIS IMPERIAL SOUNDS”

Enjoy Red Stripe and Appleton Rum Specials All Night!!!

No cover charge


 

Friday, February 10…from 6:30pm till 8:30pm

Happy Hour with Great Drink Specials, Free Munchies and

Live Rock n Roll from the Hi-Risers’

“GREG TOWNSON”…


www.myspace.com/thehirisers


then followed at 9:30pm by Live Pennsylvania Bluegrass with

“CABINET”


Bluegrass, Country, Folk..and more..

as the banjo, mando, fiddle sounds of “CABINET” fill Abilene.

www.cabinetmusic.com

Cover charge: 21 and over-$6….under 21-$8

 

 

Saturday, February 11…doors open at 7pm…festivities begin at 8pm

“GIVE CHRIS A CHANCE” Benefit for Chris Coon!!!

Everyone’s favorite musician, Chris Coon had his keyboard stolen,

and everyone is chipping in to replace it!! Don’t miss the fun…

The party is on two floors and features music by

“WALRI”


www.myspace.com/walrimusic


“THE CHAMPALES”

“TRIP THROTTLE”

“GARDEN FRESH’

“THE PICKPOCKETS”

And LIANA GABEL!!!


Fantastic food provided by Nick Bovenzi of Natural Oasis

Cover charge: 21 and over- $8…..under 21-$10


 

Tuesday, February 14….9:30pm

The now every other TUESDAY  bi-weekly extravaganza known as

“THE CHRIS HOLLYWOOD PRO-AM JAM!!”

Groove to Upstate’s Hottest Musicians laying down

the Funkiest  Jazz, Fusion, Neo-Soul, Reggae and Jam Sounds Around!!!!

No Cover charge for 21 & over, $5 for under 21

 


Wednesday, February 15….8pm till Midnight

The Reggae Lounge erupts downstairs!!!

The best in Roots Reggae…spun by

“RAS COURTNEY of HIS IMPERIAL SOUNDS”

Enjoy Red Stripe and Appleton Rum Specials All Night!!!

No cover charge


 

Friday, February 17…6pm till 9pm

Happy Hour with Drink Specials, Free Munchies and Live Original Music featuring…

From Naples, Middlesex and beyond…The Abilene Debut of

“EVA AND THE DOG BOYS!”

You’ll love their acoustic bluegrass-with attitude!



Then at 9:30pm..from Jamestown, New York..

A Very Special Evening with “Big Leg Emma’s”

STEVE JOHNSON, CHARITY NUSE & AMANDA BARTON!


You’ve seen ‘em at Grassroots and the Great Blue Heron Festivals…

Now enjoy their brand of highly original roots Americana  in the intimate setting of Abilene

Cover charge…21 and over-$8…under 21-$10

 

 

Saturday, February 18…9:30pm

****SPECIAL SHOW****

For the first time at Abilene…ex-10,000 Maniacs

“JOHN & MARY and THE VALKYRIES”


Original Maniac John Lombardo with Mary Ramsey and a troupe of Buffalo’s hottest musicians.

www.myspace.com/johnmaryandthevalkyries

Cover charge: $8

 

 

Tuesday, February 21…8pm

Mark your Calendars..Every Other Tuesday..

“DON CHRISTIANO…

With A Little Help From My Friends-THE BEATLES UNPLUGGED…

www.facebook.com/donchristiano

Special Guest on the 21st…to be announced

Cover charge: $2


 

Wednesday, February 22…8pm till Midnight

The Reggae Lounge Vibe Prevails!!!

The best in Roots Reggae…spun by

“RAS COURTNEY of HIS IMPERIAL SOUNDS”

Enjoy Red Stripe and Appleton Rum Specials All Night!!!

No cover charge



 Thursday, February 23…..8pm

An Evening of Solo Acoustic 6 & 12 String featuring…

“STEVE LYONS”


Steve has been part of the blues and r&b scene in Upstate New York for decades..

and of late has also been lighting it up playing a great mix of folk, Americana, blues and roots music..

Don’t miss a Great Night!

No cover charge

 

Friday, February 24…6pm till 9pm

Happy Hour with Drink Specials, Free Munchies

and Live Folk-Rock and Americana featuring Syracuse’s

“MAMMAL IS A MOUNTAIN”


www.reverbnation.com/mammalisamountain


Then at 10pm..get ready for the explosive horny-horns AND

New Orleans styled brass/funk/rock sounds of…

“THE PO BOYZ BRASS BAND”


www.poboysbrassband.com

Cover charge: 21 and over-$4…..under 21-$5

 

 

Saturday, February 25…9:30pm

A Night of Blues & Americana..straight from the MidWest comes..

“TOM EVANCHUCK & THE OLD MONEY”


“Drawing on the influences of Bob Dylan, Otis Redding, Neil Young..and even the Beatles, Tom Evanchuck & the Old Money are carving their way into a pretty formidable niche.”

Tune into WRUR’s “Open Tunings.” Scott Regan is a big fan and plays Tom quite a bit.

www.tomevanchuck.com

Cover charge: $4

 

 

****SPECIAL SHOW****

“JOHNNY CASH’S BIRTHDAY BASH!”

Sunday, February 26…doors open at 3pm

Delicious BBQ served up by the boys of Fett Svin BBQ

And then at 7pm the music cranks up with

A Tribute to The Man in Black..as performed by

“CASHBACK”


www.myspace.com/cashbackband

Cover charge:$5

 

 

Tuesday, February 28…9:30pm

Dance yer ass off to  the bi-weekly extravaganza known as

“THE CHRIS HOLLYWOOD PRO-AM JAM!!”

Groove to Upstate’s Hottest Musicians laying down

the Funkiest  Jazz, Fusion, Neo-Soul, Reggae and Jam Sounds Around!!!!

No cover charge for those 21 and over, $5 under 21

 

 

****SPECIAL SHOW****

Wednesday, February 29..8pm

Abilene Bar and Lounge and Dan Smalls Presents bring you…

“DAVID WAX MUSEUM”


NPR calls them “pure, irrestible joy” Experience it yourself!

“Joyful Mexo-Americana fusion with virtuosic musical skill and virtuous harmonies.
www.davidwaxmuseum.com

Tickets on sale now at the bar for the low-dough price of only $8.




****SPECIAL SHOW****

Thursday, March 1…..8pm

Abilene Bar and Lounge, Orange Glory Café & Catering and Metro Retro present….

“LANGHORNE SLIM


One Night Only!! Live and Up Close

If you’re a fan of the Avett Bros., Mumford & Sons and The David Mayfield Parade…

you won’t wanna miss this show!!!

www.langhorneslim.com

Tickets only $10 and only a few remain on sale and now only at the bar

 

Sat, march 3....9:30pm

The return of

"THE DRIFTWOOD SAILORS"


If you’ve ever been to a Driftwood Sailors show, you’ve likely found yourself grasping at straws to describe exactly what you’re hearing. The 4-piece band from Rochester, NY plays music with an old soul and a new groove. Influences ranging from Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones to India Arie and Bob Marley, create a unique blend that the Driftwood Sailors can truly call their own. 

www.thedriftwoodsailors.com

Cover charge: $4

 

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UPCOMING!!!!

 


 Sunday, March 4…………THE HONEYCUTTERS


Monday, March 12…..........DANGERMUFFIN


Tuesday, March 13…........AMY LAVERE


Friday, March 16…........THE BIG TAKEOVER

 

Thursday, March 22………..ANA EGGE

 

Sunday, March 25……...TARA REUNION 3


April 6……………...The Lawnmowers


April 7……………….Bobby Henrie and the Goners


April 13…………… .Professor Louie and the Crowmatix


April 18……………..Lil’ Brian and the Zydeco Travellers


May 3………………..Izzy and the Catastrophics


May 7………………..The Lustre Kings


June 15………………Walt Wilkins and the Mystiqueros


Friday, April 13…........PROFESSOR LOUIE AND THE CROWMATIX


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Danny Deutsch

Lowly Saloon Owner

 

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