Albuquerque, NM

So on Saint Patty’s Day, I just was plumb tired. The weather was beautiful, and not sleping well just took it’s toll. So although I am writing this early enough, I’ll save it for tomorrow’s post. At least I got “some” work done today. We had one of the worst wind storms in recent memory yesterday. Some stuff got busted up, and other stuff just stayed where it was…go figure. I was out in it for a couple of hours trying to get a project done, and this was before the worst hapened. Several small and annoying twister came through the canyon created by me and four neighbor trailers. At one point while trying to use the “backdoor” of my trailer, I had to fight to get it open! And then afterwards throughout the evening it got worse! Here’s some music events for the week. Be back tomorrow.

Tuesday March 18
BIG SAM’S
FUNKY NATION

Presiding over his Funky Nation is Big Sam, formerly the trombonist for the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, who blows the funk out of his trombone and refuses to let the audience sit still. Between solos and trombone riffs, Big Sam second-lines (a uniquely New Orleans style of street-dance) and gets the crowd going both in movement and in replies to his call-and-response MC-style. A talented group of jazz-trained musicians makes up the Funky Nation, bringing with them the improv-style associated with jazz and the horn-heavy front section that’s the hallmark of big band funk. Theirs, and Big Sam’s, exuberant dancing and playing, afford them a rare opportunity to let loose. Big Sam’s Funky Nation has undeniable personality, as well as masterful chops.
7:30 PM $8 ADVANCE / $10 DOOR
www.bigsamsfunkynation.com

RUBY DEE
& the SNAKEHANDLERS

with special guests/direct from SXSW
HOOTS and HELLMOUTH
and JIM BIANCO
Ruby Dee and the Snakehandlers are Seattle’s favorite 4-piece traditional country/honky-tonk/rockabilly-influenced americana combo, paying homage to thier heros with their own heartfelt songs, and their own way of doing things — some traditional, some not — some say traditional country honky tonk, some say alt-country, some say roots music, others say this, or that. We just call it rockin’ honky-tonk… but don’t take our word for it, get out to the SFBC Pub & Grill and check them out in person!
The 5-year-old four-piece combo led by vocalist/songwriter Ruby Dee and guitarist Jorge Harada, and supported by Sean Hudson on electric bass, Kipp Crawford on drums and frequent guest artists onstage and in the studio plays an Americana that encompasses Northwest alt-country, Texas honky-tonk, Bakersfield country, Memphis rockabilly, Western swing and good old-fashioned rock -n- roll.
The music grows on audiences with a combination of Ruby’s singing and songwriting informed by her childhood spent between the no-longer-wild foothills of Northern California and the long straight roads around Big Spring, Texas; her time escaping to South America, driving a truck, working Alaskan fishing boats and more; and band members’ paying tribute to their musical heroes: Buck Owens, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Hank Williams, Los Lobos, Stray Cats, Merle Haggard and more.
“Ruby Dee and The Snakehandlers make a sweet honky-tonk country racket that’s perfect for long road trips, lazy afternoons and jumpin’ and jivin’ at the corner bar,” says NWsource.com. “If you like Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Buck Owens, X or any combination thereof, you’ll immediately recognize the band as kindred souls. If you don’t like those great artists, guess what? You may end up dancing to The Snakehandlers anyway, despite yourself. The band’s that good.”
7:30 PM $5
www.rubydeemusic.com

Thursday, March 19, 2008
SALVADOR SANTANA BAND
& deSol

Drawing upon an array of musical styles, the Salvador Santana Band thrives on collaboration and innovation. Bursting with hip-hop, rock, funk, R&B and traditional Latin sounds; the sonic amalgam which gives life to SSB -the collective’s official debut- sizzles with allure.
deSoL
“Rock & Roll with a Latin soul”Asbury Park, NJ, deSoL is a brotherhood whose music mixes rock hooks with fiery Latin rhythms sung in English, Spanish & “Spanglish.” The result is a musical stew where the individual styles of the six musicians combine to create a sound that keeps audiences on there feet.
The music and message is upbeat and positive and appeals to listeners of all ages and backgrounds. deSoL: of the sun, for the people…
7:30 PM $7 ADVANCE/$10 DOOR
www.salvadorsantana.com
www.desolmusic.com

Friday, March 21, 2008
TONY C de BACA

Brought up from wolves and mermaids, Tony C’de Baca has created a niche which is decidedly his own in the endless sea of singer/songwriter sound-alikes. He calls it “A-bit-of-hurt/a-bit-of-happiness.” The man is not trying to reinvent the wheel….he’s simply trying to make it stronger.Tony is a sound veteran of the Southwest touring circuit having been hitting clubs from L.A. to Austin, Santa Fe to Denver. He blends a bit of R&B with a bit of Latin. Add a touch of hip-hop, and the pop ideals of good ol’ rock and roll; pour it on the rocks with some bourbon and you’ve got the Tony C’de Baca sound. Try not to spill it.
7:30 PM $3
www.myspace.com/tonycdebaca

Saturday, March 22
ROCK ZONE
ROCK N’ ROLL WITH A POINT!
A Benefit for the
N.M. Acupuncture Association
8 PM $10

Sunday, March 23
MICHAEL HEARNE
& SXSW

Southwest Americana with New Mexico’s favorite country-western dance band. 6:30 PM $10 www.michaelhearne.com

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