Download Report

‘La Parada’ — The indoor/outdoor monthly
music series is 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at the
San Carlos Building, 501 Texas. Admission: $5,
ages 18 and older welcome. Information: facebook/laparadaep.com.
La Parada is an ongoing music, art and social
party held the first Friday of the month.
October features Bocafloja, Sonido Cachimbo,
DJ Dairy Aire, Rob Bas and System A, and live
art by Arturo Aguirre.
Mesilla Jazz Happening — The 14th annu-
al event is 6-9 p.m. Friday, 1-5 p.m. Saturday
and 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3-5. This year’s
event celebrates La Posta’s 75th anniversary.
Bring a lawn chair. Information: Bob Burns,
(575) 640-8752 or [email protected].
Friday’s performances are throughout Mesilla:
• Ruben Guiterrez Trio at La Posta de Mesilla.
• The RG Trio at Emilia’s on the Plaza
• Just Friends Quartet at The Bean
• Jim Helder Trio at Double Eagle
• Pancho Romero Trio at Josefina’s
• Border Trio with Roman Chip at St. Clair
Winery & Bistro
• Derrick Lee Trio at Café de Mesilla
Saturday’s and Sunday’s performances are at
the historic Mesilla Plaza. Bring a lawn chair.
Saturday’s bands:
• 1 p.m. — Candice Reyes Quintet
• 2:30 p.m. — Big Band on the Rio Grande
• 3:45 p.m. — El Paso Jazz Quartet
Sunday’s bands:
• 2 p.m. — Fernie Lechuga Latin Jazz
• 3:30 p.m. — Dave Borrego Quartet
• 5 p.m. — Jazz Unlimited
Live music is 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3,
throughout Mesilla.
NM State Championship Fiddle
Contest — The New Mexico Old Time
Fiddlers Association hosts its 42nd annual contest Oct. 3-5 at the Truth or Consequences
Civic Center’s Ralph Edwards Auditorium, 400
W. Fourth. Friday’s jam sessions and Saturday
contests are 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.
with dances 7 to 9 p.m. both nights. Admission:
$5 per day, plus $5 per dance. Information:
(575) 297-4125 or nmofta.org.
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino’s
Franklin’s Lounge — 1200 Futurity Dr. (at
Doug Adamz — The guitarist/singer/song-
writer of Light Rain returns to his hometown to
perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at
Unitarian Universalist Community of El Paso,
4425 Byron, with special guest Gene Keller.
Adamz will be promoting his new album,
“National Steel,” which includes two duets with
Peter Rowan. Admission: $10. Information:
562-4001 or uuelpaso.org.
Adamz has recorded five albums of original,
instrumental music and three albums of his
songs. His compositions have been used by the
Joffrey and other ballet companies and featured
in a film by Robert Altman (“The Company”).
The Kronos Quartet commissioned him to
write several short pieces.
‘Dude of the Dead’ Music Festival —
The festival, which mashes Día de los Muertos
rituals with live music and camping, is Friday
through Sunday, Oct. 24-26, at Presidio
Activity Center, 1400 O’Reilly in Presidio,
Texas. Cost: $10 (free for ages 13 and
younger). Information: dudeofthedead.net.
Border Legends Concert — The 6th
annual concert featuring several of El Paso
area’s well-loved and established performers 3
to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at El Maida
Shrine Auditorium, 6331 Alabama. Doors open
at 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit El Maida Shrine
General Fund. Tickets: $20. Available at the
door or in advance at El Maida Shrine or All
That Music. Information: 562-1444, 820-8002
or borderlegends.net.
This year’s hosts are Rick Kern, Monica
Gomez, “Sarge” Mike Preston and Rod Crosby.
Performers are PT & The Cruisers, The
Henchmen, Route 77, Tim Jordan and Black
Wolf Moon, Twisted Hams, Rod Crosby and
the Intruders, Jerry Morin and Cuervo, and
Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs.
‘Every Other Tuesday’ — Doña Ana Arts
Council hosts a variety of musical performances
6:30 p.m. every other Tuesday at the historic
Rio Grande Theatre, 211 Downtown Mall, Las
Cruces. Admission is free. Information: (575)
523-6403 or riograndetheatre.com.
• Sept. 30: Alison Reynolds and Deborah
Kuhn, pop, rock and folk.
• Oct. 28: Sue Caldwell, accompanied by
blues-based rock band Flat Blak.
High Noon Music Series — UTEP’s free
weekly outdoor brown-bag concert series is
noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at UTEP’s Student
Union Plaza, featuring a variety of music.
Information: 747-5711 or utep.edu/union.
• Oct. 1: Biscuit Roller, rock n’ roll
• Oct. 8: Homecoming Lyp-Sync contest
• Oct. 15: If We Were Turtles, alternative
rock
• Oct. 22: Last Night’s Circus, alternative indie
pop
A Halloween Costume Contest is Friday, Oct.
31.
Howling Coyote Coffeehouse — The
open mic event is 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at
Center for Spiritual Living, 575 N. Main, on Las
Cruces Downtown Main Street. Signup begins
at 6:30 p.m. This community event is on the
First Fridays of the month. The “Howling
Coyote” is open to acoustic musicians, poets,
storytellers, and singer/songwriters, and is free
and open to the public for material that is family-friendly. Information: Bob Burns, (575) 5259333 or [email protected].
Ardovino’s Live Music — Ardovino’s
Desert Crossing, One Ardovino Dr. in Sunland
Park, hosts live music at 8 p.m. every Friday
and Saturday. Information: (575) 589-0653.
A special performance with musician Claudia
Casillas is 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11.
Sunland Park Drive), Sunland Park, N.M. No
cover. Information: (575) 874-5200.
Live music is offered 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays
and Saturdays.
Live Mariachi is 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sundays followed by DJ music 6:30 to 10 p.m.
Karaoke with DJ Frank L is 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Thursdays.
Railroad Blues — 504 W. Holland, Alpine,
Texas. Most performances begin at 9 p.m.
Admission varies Information: (432) 837-3103
or railroadblues.com.
• Friday, Oct. 3: The Shades
• Friday, Oct. 10: Moot Davis
• Saturday, Oct. 18: Devils Hollos
• Friday, Oct. 24: Texas Renegade
• Saturday, Oct. 25: Zombie Pub Crawl
• Friday, Oct. 31: Slow Down Summer (part
of the 19th annual Halloween Bash)
• Saturday, Nov. 8: Chuco Soul Project.
Sunset Soundtracks — El Cosmico vintage
trailer lodge, 802 S. Highland in Marfa, Texas,
presents free live music events on selected
evenings. Showtime is 8 p.m. Information:
(432) 729-1950 or elcosmico.com.
• Caroline Rose — The singer/songwriter performs her blend of rockabilly, country and
blues Friday, Oct. 3.
• Rocco DeLuca — The Californian indie rock
musician performs Monday, Oct. 6.
• Clarke and the Himselfs — The garage band
from Boise, Idaho performs Wednesday Oct.
8.
Padre’s Marfa — 209 W. El Paso Street in
Marfa, Texas. Admission is free, unless otherwise listed. Information/show times: 432-7294425 or padresmarfa.com.
• Saturday, Oct. 4: The Blan Scott Band, 9:30
p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 10: Migrant Kids (8 p.m.) and
Sphynx (10 p.m.)
Please see Page 25
SUNLAND ART GALLERY
“A CHANGE OF SEASONS” by Gallery Members
Featured Artist: Cil Abeyta
Original Art, Paintings & Photographs, Jewelry, Prints & Gift Items, 2015 Calendars
De Franco Designs
5034-D Doniphan, Placita Santa Fe
Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10-6
Jewelry Expressions
Placita Santa Fe 5024 Doniphan Suite 6
(915) 351-1832
Tues.-Fri. 10 am - 5 pm
Sat 10 am - 3 pm
Come visit us at
La Viña Wine Festival
Oct. 4-5
Junior League Christmas Fair
Nov. 6-9
See our Facebook page for our Booth Number
La Casa Holiday Bazaar
Dec. 5-7 (Las Cruces)
Page 24
[email protected]
El Paso Scene
October 2014