The Craig Martin Experience … Tight, Tight, Tight!
The Craig Martin Experience first surfaced on the Los Alamos music scene some 18 months ago and has developed into the tightest jazz band around. The group’s soulfully jazzed up rendition of ‘Summertime’ was a particular favorite of the Saturday night crowd that filled the Blue Window Bistro, 813 Central Ave. This is the fourth time The Craig Martin Experience has played the Blue Window Bistro, which offers a full dinner and drink menu during the concerts. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos musician Craig Martin and his Craig Martin Read More
Hannemann’s Music Corner: Let’s Jam…
Hannemann’s Music Corner: Let’s Jam…Ski Hill Rocked Friday With Homemade Jamz’ Blues Band
The 2013 Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series rocked the Ski Hill Friday night with the Homemade Jamz’ Blues Band from Tupelo. Taya Perry plays drums in the family band. The Perry’s grew up a couple of blocks from the home of Elvis Presley. They’re the most successful young blues band in the World. BB King says, “In my 87 years, I’ve never seen something musically… so remarkable. These young kids have got energy, talent and do the blues proud with their own flavor. I believe they’ve got a great future ahead.” Photo by Robert Beberniss
The crowd begins to arrive at the Ski Hill Friday Read More
Jazz Paradocs Plays Coffee House Cafe Friday
The Jazz Paradocs with Jim Ziomek on piano and Carl Greeff on guitar will play noon to 2 p.m. Friday, June 21 at the Coffee House Cafe. Friday’s performance will feature a special mystery guest.Homemade Jamz’ Blues Band Plays Summer Concert At Ski Hill Friday
Homemade Jamz’ Blues Band on stage. Courtesy photoBy RUSS GORDON
The 2013 Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series continues at 7 p.m. Friday, June 21 with what will be a fantastic concert up at the Ski Hill staring the Tupelo, Miss., group, the Homemade Jamz’ Blues Band.
This family band grew up a couple of blocks from the home of Elvis Presley. They’re the most successful young blues band in the world.
According to BB King, “In my 87 years, I’ve never seen something musically … so remarkable. These young kids have got energy, talent and do the blues proud with their own flavor. I believe they’ve Read More
Artists and Scientists Share Insights Into Creative Process
From left, Luis Bettencourt, Kade Twist and Valerie Plame Wilson. Courtesy photoSFI News:
In the second annual discussion between the Santa Fe Institute and the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, SFI Professor Luís M.A. Bettencourt and Cherokee artist Kade L. Twist will explore the creative process in art and science and wonder whether Native artists and complexity scientists are so far apart.
The discussion is moderated by SFI’s Valerie Plame Wilson.
Chaos to Complexity: Artists and Scientists Share Insights Into the Creative Process is 2-4 p.m. Saturday, June 22 at the Museum of Contemporary Read More
‘A Down Under Photo Adventure’ at Mountaineers Meeting 7:30 p.m. Today!
Sunset on Mt. Cook, the highest mountain in New Zealand. Today’s meeting of the Los Alamos Mountaineers will feature photography from a month-long exploration of Australia and New Zealand. Photo by Momo Vuyisich
Misty rainforest in Blue Mountains National Park, Australia. Photo by Momo Vuyisich
LAM News:
Late in 2012 – our winter, their summer – Momo Vuyisich of Los Alamos and his family took a month-long camping trip through Australia and New Zealand.
They drove, hiked, kayaked and flew, exploring the forests, cities, mountains and coasts of these two beautiful countries. Read More
Craig Martin Experience Returns to Blue Window Saturday Night
Members of CMI at a previous Blue Window appearance. Courtesy photoStaff Report
The Craig Martin Experience jazz ensemble returns to the Blue Window Bistro Saturday, June 22 with their unique blend of classic swing, hard bop and funky jazz.
“We’re going to celebrate the official arrival of summer with a selection of cool jazz on a warm evening,” band leader Craig Martin said. “Not that there won’t be some hot tunes, too.”
This is the band’s fourth appearance at the Blue Window. Martin said that the band loves performing in the restaurant’s intimate setting and playing for the local crowd. The audience Read More
Kokoman Hosts Weekly Wine Tasting
Kokoman Fine Wine & Liquor, 34 Cities of Gold Road in Pojoaque, has begun hosting a free wine tasting 4-7 p.m. every Saturday. From left, Floor Manager Steve Martinez, Sean Moore of National Distributing Company and Kokoman owner Keith Obermaier attend to the crowd that turned out last Saturday including folks from Los Alamos. Kokoman offers the largest selection of beer, wine and spirits in New Mexico with more than 3,500 wines, 800 beer choices, 120 single malt scotches, 225 types of vodka, 230 types of tequila, 136 types of rum and 20 varieties of keg beer. Photo by Carol A. Read More
Rumelia Packs the Pyramid Saturday Night
Diners packed the Pyramid Restaurant in Mari Mac Saturday night to hear Rumelia and watch local folk dancers perform in the aisles. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Dre Z and Root One Band Live at Pajarito Brewpub Saturday
Los Alamos Opera Guild Presents Santa Fe Opera Apprentice Concert June 30 at Fuller Lodge
Scribble Works Reviews: A Look at Man of Steel
Naftali Burakovsky, left, and Lorenzo Venneri
Scribble Works Reviews
If there was ever pressure to make a film right, it was for Man of Steel. This film had hype, Chris Nolan’s name, and the hope of an epic Justice League film. There was a lot riding on this film. Man of Steel had a ton of grand action, but it didn’t have a whole lot else. Although we hate to say it, this film was grand disappointment. Man of Steel is a $225 million children’s film that likens itself to a Power Rangers episode minus the red underwear.
Crooner With Voice Likened to Frank Sinatra Performs June 22 at Arts and Crafts Show
Crooner Juan Rivera sings June 22 at Arts and Crafts Show. Courtesy photo
Staff Report
Artists from Los Alamos and surrounding areas will show off their talent at an Arts and Crafts Show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 22.
Hold U and Company is hosting the Arts and Crafts Show at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 104 DP Road in Los Alamos.
Taos entertainer Juan Rivera, whose voice has been compared to Frank Sinatra’s will perform.
Rivera’s CDs will be available for purchase at the event. Read More
Taos Author John Nichols in Los Alamos for Authors Speak
John Nichols with his most recent novel. Photo by Morris Witten
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Telling tales has been John Nichols’ life-long career.
“Ever since I was a kid, I had a great imagination and told a lot of lies,” the Taos author said.
The chance to hear Nichols’ stories first-hand is approaching. He will make an appearance in Mesa Public Library’s Authors Speak series at 7 p.m., June 27 in the library’s rotunda.
Nichols has published 20 books of both fiction and non-fiction. Several of his novels, including The Milagro Beanfield War, have been made into movies.
In addition to books, Nichols has been Read More
Lightnin’ Malcolm Plays the Pond For Los Alamos Daily Post Night
Lightnin Malcom and drummer Stud. Courtesy photo
By Russ Gordon
Delta Blues great Lightnin’ Malcolm will perform at 7 p.m. tonight at Ashley Pond for the second annual Los Alamos Daily Post Night at the Los Alamos County Summer Concert.
Don’t worry about the fences. In spite of construction at the Pond, the show will go on. There’s plenty of room in the grassy area on the west side of the Pond, the site of the former Municipal Building.
Delta Blues goes back to the origins of the blues. Lightnin’ Malcolm, one of the future greats, is a man who understands, respects and loves the genre. Malcolm has been Read More
T. Jackson King Signs Books Saturday
Staff Report
Local science fiction writer T. Jackson King will be selling and signing his books 1-5 p.m. Saturday, June 15 at Smith’s Food and Drug in White Rock.
All his novels will be available for personal autographing and sale, including his latest adventure novel, Galactic Avatar, which tells the tale of the last 16 humans who flee to Andromeda Galaxy when the Skrill aliens devastate Earth with “assault asteroids.”
Another of King’s recent novels, Stellar Assassin, raced to the top of Amazon.com’s Top 100 Hot New Releases in the Space Opera Science Fiction category, Read More
Rumelia and Folk Dancers Bring Balkans to Pyramid Cafe Saturday
Rumelia at the Pyramid Cafe in Los Alamos May 13. Photo by David Griggs
Los Alamos folk dancers at the May 13 Rumelia show at the Pyramid Cafe. Photo by David GriggsStaff Report
Rumelia is returning to the Pyramid Café, 751 Central Park Square, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15.
The band has an enthusiastic local following, including Los Alamos folk dancers, who add their talents to the evening. There is a $10 cover and children are free.
Rumelia is a band composed of three women who are putting a new spin on music from Eastern Europe, a region generally known as the Balkans.
Rumelia’s repertoire Read More
