****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.
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”…
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.
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”
“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”
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.
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”
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!!!
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.
Cover charge: $4
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
Thanks a ton,
Danny Deutsch
Lowly Saloon Owner
