Feeling Nippy Yet? That's Normal

Cool nights and warm days. It's the quintessential recipe for autumn in New Mexico. And it's a pretty darn good time to be sitting on the portale in front of the Placitas Cafe and waiting for the Aspens to turn. And while you're at it, you should come out to listen to some fine, FREE music!

On Friday, September 2nd, Olde & In The Way will be at the Cafe from 6 - 8 pm. They play familiar songs from the 6os-70s-and 80s from lots of genres. They don't look that old but look again -- they are blocking the damn door! 

On Friday, September 9th, Sage will be performing from 6 - 8 pm singing some fine contemporary and traditional music along with a bit of country and light rock.
 


Friday September 16th, Chris's Jazz. 6 to 8 pm. Here's another chance to satisfy your curiosity. We can't tell you any more than that.


 
Tuesday September 20th, 6 to 8 pm., Straight Jack. It has something to do with all the same suits, but they don't wear suits. Or maybe there's a guy named Jack Daniels. Not sure. Come down and see for yourself.




On Friday September 23rd, 6 to 8 pm. Jim Casey and Crew will be performing.



 
On Tuesday, September 27th, Olde & In The Way will be at the Cafe from 6 - 8 pm. They play familiar songs from the 6os-70s-and 80s from lots of genres. I still think they are blocking the damn door but what do I know.


Friday September 30th, Ancient Bones will be performing from 6 to 8 pm.

Get Out from Under the Plume

We know all about monsoons but since when is there a monsoon plume (sounds like a Marvel character). Anywho, if you're looking for a place to sit out the storm....STOP LOOKING! It's here --- Placitas Cafe. It's never rained inside here -- not once.

Friday August 5th, Ancient Bones will be performing from 6 to 8 pm.


Tuesday August 9th, Bass Dave will be performing from 6 to 8 pm.



On Friday, August 12th, Sage will be performing from 6 - 8 pm singing some fine contemporary and traditional music along with a bit of country and light rock.




On Friday, August 19th, RockZonE will be at the Cafe from 6 - 8 pm. If you don't fall for their music, you must not be in the zone.



On Friday, August 26th, Beg Borrow or Steal will be at the Cafe from 6 - 8 pm. Hold on to your wallets but be generous when you pass the tip jar.



 
On Tuesday, August 30th, the Olde & In The Way will be at the Cafe from 6 - 8 pm. They play familiar songs from the 60s-70s- and 80s from lots of genres. They don't look that old but look again -- they are blocking the damn door!

Are Those Aspens Turned on the Mountain or Are You Just Glad to See Me

I don't know how Mae West got in here, but she's welcome to stay. Her best all-time line was "I was pure as the driven snow but then I drifted." Anywho, let's get to the entertainment schedule. 

On Friday, October 2nd, Silver Crow Asylum will be performing original music influenced by down-home blues and old-time jazz from 6 - 8 pm.





On Tuesday, October 6th, Todd Tijerina will be performing his unique blend of blues, funk, roots-rock and jazz from 6 - 8 pm.






 
On Friday, October 9th, the Olde & In The Way will be at the Cafe from 6 - 8 pm. They play familiar songs from the 6os-70s-and 80s from lots of genres. They don't look that old but look again -- they are blocking the damn door!



Friday October 15th, Ben and Them will be performing from 6 to 8 pm. 


On Tuesday, October 20th, Chris Cordova will be at the Cafe from 6 - 8 pm.

On Friday, October 23rd, Ancient Bones will be performing from 6 - 8 pm.

On Friday, October 30th, Sage will be performing from 6 - 8 pm singing some fine contemporary and traditional music along with a bit of country and light rock.

The Last of the Snow on the Sandias

Just little patches of snow left up there....time for the annual contest...pick the last day in May before the white stuff melts. I'm taking May 5th this year....80 degree days ought to do it.


 
On Friday, May 1st, the Olde & In The Way will be at the Cafe from 6 - 8 pm. They play familiar songs from the 6os-70s-and 80s from lots of genres. They don't look that old but look again -- they are blocking the damn door!




On Tuesday, May 5th, Don Solo will be at the Cafe from
6 - 8 pm. Not so low you can't hear him. 

On Friday, May 8th, Bohemian Sol will be at the Cafe from 6 - 8 pm. and they can keep you warm even if it's a cool night. 





On Friday, May 15th, Judy and Jorge will be performing from 6 - 8 pm.

On Tuesday, May 19th, Todd Tijerina will be performing his unique blend of blues, funk, roots-rock and jazz from
6 - 8 pm.

On Friday, May 22nd, Acoustic DNA will be performing from 6 - 8 pm.

On Friday May 29th, 6 to 8 pm. Nancy Ann will be at the Cafe from 6 - 8 pm.

Big Bang Theory Works Best in July

Hot as a firecracker on a two-lane blacktop. Hotter than a whipped tail lizard on a tin roof. Hotter than a fox in a forest fire (G-rated version). You get the picture? July is hot!! So come down to the Cafe where the AC is free and the living is easy. And we got ICE, so CHILLAX!


On Tuesday, July 1st, The Big Phil will be performing from 6 - 8 pm.

 

FRIDAY, JULY 4TH - CLOSED - GET YOUR FUN SOMEWHERE ELSE FOR A CHANGE.


On Friday, July 11th, Judy and Jorge will be performing from 6 - 8 pm.

On Tuesday, July 15th, Acoustic DNA will be performing from 6 - 8 pm.

On Friday, July 18th, John Bullock and John Davis will play all your favorite tunes for your listening pleasure. Catch them from 6 - 8 pm. 

On Friday, July 25th, Bohemian Sol will be at the Cafe from 6 - 8 pm. and they will be ready to match whatever heat July has to offer.

On Tuesday, July 29th, Todd Tijerina will be performing his unique blend of blues, funk, roots-rock and jazz from
6 - 8 pm.

If You're A President, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!

It's not carved in stone! Even if it's not your birthday, you need to get over the Cafe and celebrate with some fine food and drink.

On Friday, Feb 7th, RockZonE will be at the Cafe from 6 - 8 pm. If you don't fall for their music, you must not be in the zone.

On Tuesday, Feb 11th, Todd Tijerina will be performing his unique blend of blues, funk, roots-rock and jazz from
6 - 8 pm.

On Friday Feb 14th, 6 to 8 pm. Claystone, the musical duo of Kent Gurle and Doug Davidson, will be performing their acoustical harmonies.


On Friday, Feb 21st, John Bullock and John Davis will play all your favorite tunes for your listening pleasure. Catch them from 6 - 8 pm.

On Friday, Feb 28th, Righteous Men will be at the Cafe from 6 - 8 pm.

Happy New Year to All You Placitas Cafeuns

Start the New Year off right -- get your butt over here and enjoy good friends, fine food, and great drinks.

On Friday, Jan 10th, John Bullock and John Davis are promising to have a new tune for your listening pleasure. Catch them from 6 - 8 pm.







On Tuesday, Jan 14th, Tejarina will be performing from
6 - 8 pm.

On Friday Jan 17th, 6 to 8 pm. Claystone, the musical duo of Kent Gurle and Doug Davidson, will be performing their acoustical harmonies.



On Friday, Jan 24th, Ben Jazzy will be at the Cafe from
6 - 8 pm.

Gone With the Rains

Monsoon season is winding down, the sun is rising later, and the temps are getting cooler. It's a great time to hang out at the Cafe and listen to some tunes while you enjoy some fine food and tasty libations.
  

Bohemian Sol has moved past the summer heat but they can still put out the hot tunes. Catch their distinctive sound at the Cafe on Friday Sept 6th, from 6 to 8 pm.




 

Then on Tuesday, Sept 10th, The Bullock Project will be here featuring singer-songwriter John Bullock at the Cafe from 6 - 8 pm.

On Friday, Sept 13th, RockZonE will be at the Cafe from 6 - 8 pm. If you don't fall for their music, you must not be in the zone.

Haiku Cowboys will be bringing their distinctive sound back to the Cafe on Friday Sept 20th from 6 to 8 pm. Come on down and bring your best 3 lines.








On Tuesday, Sept 19th, the Nancy D will be at the Cafe from 6 - 8 pm.

Then it's Sage on Friday Sept 27th, from 6 to 8 pm, singing some fine contemporary and traditional music along with a bit of country and light rock.

Cold Hands? Try Clapping. At the Café, That Is

It's a New Year and you know what that means. Right, it's a great, big, giant DO-OVER!! If you didn't like 2012, you get to try it again in 2013. That's the great thing about New Years....you can forget all your screw-ups and start with a clean slate.

Sit.Stay will be playing on Friday January 4, from 6 to 8 pm. They do a lot of tricks, but fetch is not one of them.

Haiku Cowboys will be bringing their distinctive sound back to the Cafe on Friday January 11, from 6 to 8 pm. If you don't know how to rhyme, you'll still have a good time.

Cheap and Easy is going to be back on Tuesday, January 15, 6-8 pm and no doubt will have some new tunes to herald in the New Year. Warm up by the fire (okay, there is no fire, except maybe in the kitchen) and enjoy their great music. Note to Pizza Lovers: Tuesday is always Pizza Nite so you get to pick your favorite toppings for a very friendly price.

 
RockZone will be back on Friday (AKA Fryday) January 18th, 6 to 8 pm. This falling rock zone includes classic rock, blues and country music. 

On Tuesday, January 22nd, Todd will be making his debut appearance at the cafe. Come out and give him a Placitas welcome (no rope...just roses). 

Sage is on stage Friday January 25th, from 6 to 8 pm, singing some fine contemporary and traditional music along with a bit of country and light rock.

Cheap and Easy has switched from Tuesdays to Friday for the month of February, so you can catch them on Friday, February 1, 6-8 pm, singing all their greatest hits along with some new tunes. Come in out of the cold and warm the cockles of your heart (anybody know what cockles really are? please tell me it has nothing to do with snails). See you there and hold the mollusks!

It's An Optical Contusion, We Think. Not Sure. Too Dizzy.

Happy New Year to all our friends and patrons!

Down the Stretch to Turkey Time!!

The temperatures are dipping but that hasn't cramped our style. We still are the center of the universe when it comes to fine food, fun and entertainment. Look it up if you don't believe us.

On Friday nite, November 9th, the Spotted Doggs are back at the Cafe with their original rock and blues sound, from 6 - 8 pm.  Whether they've chewed their rawhide bone or not, you're in for a treat (get it? treat? never mind).

 
 

Sage is on stage Friday November 16th, from 6 to 8 pm, singing some fine contemporary and traditional music along with a bit of country and light rock.





The third Tuesday of the month, November 20, means it's time to sit back and relax with our favorite local band, Cheap and Easy. Get there early if you want to find a seat, because the fun starts at 6 pm. And as is the case every Tuesday, it's also Pizza Nite. Music and pizza are the perfect marriage of culture and cuisine. You stuff your pie hole while they fill your head with great music. Deal?


We are closed on November 23....turkey overdose (us -- not the turkey).

Haiku Cowboys will be bringing their distinctive sound back to the Cafe on Friday November 30, from 6 to 8 pm. Three lines, no waiting. Bad haiku joke but what do you expect?








Jumping ahead to December, our local band, Cheap and Easy will be playing their hearts out (you have to see it to believe it) on Friday December 7 as well as Tuesday December 18. Get there early if you want to find a seat, because the fun starts at 6 pm.



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September Sounds Very Sweet

With temps still in the mid nineties, it makes sense that Bohemian Sol will be bringing their distinctive sound back to the Cafe on Tuesday September 13, from 6 to 8 pm. Bring your sunglasses and wear your flip-flops (or vice versa...we're not that strict). But clothing is not optional.

RockZone will be back on Friday (AKA Fryday) September 14th, 6 to 8 pm. So watch out for falling igneous rock, which is often mistaken for "soft rock" but everyone knows that's sedimentary. Are you still with us?

Holding down their usual third Tuesday of the month slot, Cheap and Easy will be back from their It's A Small World Tour on September 18th. Fresh off their appearance at the 2012 New Mexico Wine Festival, you need to get there early if you want to find an empty seat. And as is the case every Tuesday, it's also Pizza Nite. Music and pizza go together like Antony and Cleopatra (hey, hold that asp!).

Then on Friday, September 14, Big Moe and the Philtones will be back at the Cafe with  their classic rock and blues sound, also from 6 - 8 pm.

Then it's Sage on Friday September 28th, from 6 to 8 pm, singling some fine contemporary and traditional music along with a bit of country and light rock.

Check out our menu by clicking here for the PDF.