The Skinny: 06.04.09 through 06.10.09
GOOD AFTERNOON CAKE-EATERS!!!!!!
…and what a good afternoon it is here in Pancakia! There’s so much to mention, it is hard to decide where to start. We’ve got an incredible line-up for Jazzfest in Burlington & a GRAND OPENING to celebrate in Montpelier. Below in detail is our Jazzfest line-up…but first, a word on the Montpelier Mini-Skinny:
Last night we had a heart-warming soft opening with Friends & Family of the Skinny Pancake. Beyond these regular well-wishers, we had trusted advisors, our accountant & his family, and a very curious Crepe Crew from Burlington who came to see the new digs. While they gave a general thumbs-up, the Burlington crew is now demanding a new espresso machine…
Our Grand Opening is set for this Friday, June 5th from 5 pm to 9 pm. There will be live music on the patio by Doug Perkins & Friends as well as alot of activity in Montpelier with the First Friday Art Hop…we’re excited to contribute to the festivities & hope to see you there!!!
Like I said, we have an incredible line-up for jazzfest…see below!!! But first, 10 words on our food special this week:
The Cowgirl Crepe: Nutella & Peanut Butter…yehaw!…$6.25
And now….
Our RAGING line-up for Jazzfest:
With an expanded patio and a HUGE line-up for Jazzfest, the next week promises to be very exciting at our Waterfront Crepe Castle. There is a long list of performances below, but last is certainly not least here…so take some time and pick out the show that satiates your musical desires…a big thanks to our new and ambitious “Musical Chair”, Colleen Korniak, for booking such a solid week of music.
Thursday, 06.04.09
D Davis (folk/blues)
***$5 suggested donation
We’re starting the weekend off with a trusted troubadour…a mellow set by Mr. D Davis himself…while D is incredibly versatile, this evenings show will feature solo instrumental, classical-guitar & American Folk selections.
Also worth noting, his gig this Thursday kicks off a musical residency at the Skinny Pancake–we are so pleased to host the inspired musical stylings of this bright artist EVERY first Thursday in June, July, & August. We strongly encourage you to learn the name “D Davis” and find your listening ears in front of him wherever he performs.
D Davis performs with Red Hot Juba, The Dixie Red Delights, Mia Adams, The Book-em Blues Band, and On The Rise Session Band. At the Cake’s Thursday summer solo sessions, D Davis will masterfully blend gorgeous acoustic music that is not-to-be-missed!
Friday, 06.05.09
Sarah Blacker (5 pm – 7 pm)
Amapola (9 pm – 11 pm)
Pneuma (11 pm – 1 am)
Sarah Blacker (acoustic/folk/jazz)
***$5 suggested donation
Sarah Blacker brings her sassy and sophisticated one gal show to Burlington on the evening of Friday, June 5th. Described as “The perfect blend of Joni Mitchell and Ella Fitzgerald”, Sarah is a classically trained vocalist from the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Sarah combines her signature voice with original, organic, guitar picking to deliver a diverse range of music that goes beyond the genre of singer songwriter.
If you like notes that swoop, things that are jazzy, warm and round vibrato, raspy subtlety, accompanied by a fast strumming, staccato style guitar in many alternate tunings, then Sarah Blacker is the woman to see. Check Sarah out at http://www.sarahblacker.com and at the Skinny Pancake on Friday, June 6th from 5p.m.-7p.m.
“A Shining Light in the Local Music Scene. Sarah Blacker isn’t just another girl with a guitar. She’s got enough music knowledge and experience to back her up, so don’t take her lightly.”~ Kelly Cardoza, southcoast247.com
Friday, 06.05.09, 9:00 – 11:00 pm
Amapola (World/Funk)
***at least a $5 suggested donation
www.myspace.com/amapolalovesyou
Revving up the music the jazzfest lineup this Friday is Montpelier-based World/Funk outfit Amapola. This hot six piece Latin band performs a sizzling set starting at 9 p.m. From mariachi, afro-Peruvian, bossas, to fiery torch songs, anti war anthems, and traditional folk music of Cuba, Chile, Argentina, Mexico and Venezuela, Amapola’s sound is intoxicating, powerful, and comes with an edge of funk to it.
For your listening pleasure, visit the Skinny Pancake at 9p.m. on Friday night and check them out: www.myspace.com/amapolalovesyou
Friday, 06.05.09, 11:00 pm – 1 am
A late night set with the RAGING jazz ensemble, Pneuma!!!!
(funk/jazz)
A powerhouse quartet of talent, Pneuma comes together at the Cake to blend original jazz-funk with a hip hop groove in an exclusive performance.
Pneuma is a completely jaw-dropping as they infuse their live music with incredible energy. In particular, the young Nick Cassarino was a cornerstone of the Burlington Jazz scene until his unwelcomed yet understandable choice to move to Brooklyn. Every so often he returns to his VT roots and commits the musical equivalent of arson as he absolutely aids & abets the ignition of infectious rip-roarin’ funk-laden jazz.
For more on the individuals, visit the following links & come to the Cake from 11 pm to 1 a.m. on Friday June 5th. www.myspace.com/jbobfunky http://www.myspace.com/nicholascassarino http://www.myspace.com/sootsy
Saturday, 06.06.09
2:30-4:30 Barbarian Horde (funk/rock/soul)
5:00-7:00 Lokum (folk/indi/roots)
9:00-11:00: Boubacar Diabate
Barbarian Horde, 2:30 – 4:30 pm
***$5 suggested donation, funk/rock/soul
http://www.barbariansmusic.com/
A rare mid-afternoon show…these Brooklyn New Yorkers venture to Burlington to put on an energetic fully funked performance at the ‘Cake this Saturday afternoon. Horn driven, original, soul music to shake down Burlington’s waterfront. Bring your own horde down to listen to the Barbarians play Saturday June 6, 2:30-4:30.
“Unquestionably heavy funk…the embodiment of chill…boundless energy” Katie Vrabel- WBURG.COM (Nov. 2005)
“Blessed with soul, talent, and (an) infectious stage presence….their sound encapsulates a fine mixture if influences into one giant rhythmic aphrodisiac.” Joe O’Brien-Cityzen (October 15, 2003)
“Possibly crazy, certainly over-stimulated—but hardly barbaric—this frantic foursome produces a hyper-literate brand of booty music. Take two parts James Brown, one part John Zorn, a dash of Dirty Dozen, and a splash of Sex Mob—and you’ve got yourself A Fine Time” Nate Chinen (New York Times Jazz Critic) Nov. 2003 commenting on the Barbarians first album
Lokum, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
***$5 suggested donation, folk/indi/roots
The word lokum literally translates as a Turkish delight and this nine piece band is certainly sweet.
Lokum performs music of the Balkans, Turkey and Armenia using authentic instruments and oriental modes (makams). The upbeat, dramatic tone of their music is driven by beautiful, complex melodies artistically woven through tight percussion. Lokum masterfully puts a fresh contemporary spin on traditional world music.
Lokum joins us at the Cake on Saturday June 6th 5-7p.m. So come on down!
Boubacar Diabete, 9:00 – 11:00 pm
(Afro-beat / Indie / Roots Music)
***$5 suggested donation
http://www.myspace.com/sambalolo
Ok, so at this point you ought to be getting the idea…our line-up for jazzfest is seriously HOT!!!
The following is a not-to-be-missed performance! Griot singer, guitarist, drummer, songwriter and storyteller Boubacar Diabate from Bamako, Mali rounds out the Cake’s Saturday night line-up.
Combining traditional rhythms with modern influences, Boubcar Diabate creates his own style of contemporary Malian Griot music that spans the full spectrum of Traditional to Contemporary with Blues, Jazz, Reggae and Bluegrass fusions.
In his own words, “Bouba sings of our common shared experience of love, life and humanity, giving all an opportunity to hear the age-old West African tradition of Griot storytelling through song.”
Check him out here http://www.myspace.com/sambalolo and then see him live at the Cake Saturday June 6th 9-11p.m.
Sunday, 06.07.09
5:00-7:00 Hokum Brothers (Honky-Tonk)
7:00-9:00 Laslo Cameo (Roots, Rhythm & Blues)
9:00-10:30 The Beeline Ramblers (folk/americana/roots)
The Hokum Bros. songs are catchy and integrated with humor, and their lyrics speak of true-life experiences with a thread of the earliest cultural fabric we call Americana. Their show contains an eclectic mix of original tunes, sight gags, physical comedy, audience participation and lots of nostalgia.
Stick, Cedar and Gus Hokum sing, patter and play their way into inspired silliness and offer enough sly satire and social commentary to insure you’ll be wearing your happy face long after their show is over.
Get a taste of them here www.hokumbros.wordpress.com and on Sunday June 7th 5-7p.m. at the Skinny Pancake.
Laslo Cameo (Roots, Rhythm & Blues)
***$5 suggested donation, 7-9 pm
Formed in 2003, Laslo Cameo represents a unique blend of world cultures. Leslie Campos (fiddle, acoustic guitar, vocals) moved to Vermont from New York City where she had a successful career playing fiddle in a variety of bands including an all girl bluegrass/ country act called the Bushmills, and the Scott McClatchy Band with consistent CD sales in European markets. Leslie’s beautiful and sultry singing voice is an integral part of the Laslo Cameo sound and her own songwriting abilities can be heard in the album’s title track “Second Avenue Serenade”, a haunting jazz/blues tribute to life in New York City..
Randy Bulpin (guitars, dobro, vocals) moved to the USA from Australia where he spent his time as a touring and session musician and songwriter, often sharing the stage with eminent international artists. He continues to write and original songs are a feature of the Laslo Cameo night.
Hear them www.laslocameo.com/ and 7-9p.m.on Sunday June 7.
The Beeline Ramblers (folk/americana/roots)
***$5 suggested donation, 9-10:30 pm
We are happy to host the Beeline Ramblers–Fran Mandeville and Lisa Sturz are not your average singer/songwriters. They are masters at choosing just the right lyrics to fit perfectly with the music to create the feeling they want to share with you, whether it’s a song about a great joy in life, or a person who has fallen on hard times…
For your listening pleasure–thebeelineramblers.com–and Sunday 9-10.30p.m. at the SP.
Monday, 06.08.09
The Beeline Ramblers (AGAIN!) 4:30-7:00 pm
The Grass Gypsys (7:00 – 10:30 pm)
***$5 suggested donation
www.myspace.com/thegrassgypsys
The Beeline Ramblers: Two nights in a row? Welp, we really think these folks are worth seeing so we are giving you two chances. This lovely singer songwriter duo bring their guitar, autoharp, cigarbox dulcimer, mandolin, dobro, banjo, harmonica, pocketchange, incredible vocals–simply put: pure, honest talent–back to the Skinny Pancake.
The Grass Gypsys, 7:00-10:30
***$5 suggested donation, Americana/Roots/World
We are pleased to welcome back The Grass Gypsys for two sets at the ‘Cake.
An independent, acoustic fusion band from Boston with a signature sound fouled by the power of two. Husband & wife musical duo, Justin and Colleen Kleya, blend styles from American Roots music: Jazz, Blues, Rock n’ Roll, Folk, R&B & World; into their catalog of original music and cover songs. They have been compared to Tuck & Patti, Nora Jones, & Fleetwood Mac. Colleen’s rich and charismatic vocals and Justin’s expressive, finger-style guitar playing create a sound that is fresh and entertaining for all ages.
The Grass Gypsys have been described as “…a joy to witness…” “…soul and serenity…” and “…consummate musicians.”
Lend an ear to their music on Myspace http://www.myspace.com/thegrassgypsys and join them on Monday 7-10.30p.m.
In the pipeline…
MUCH MUCH MORE GREAT MUSIC FOR THE SECOND HALF OF THE BURLINGTON DISCOVER
JAZZ FESTIVAL!!!!
Check out our website for an in-depth preview: www.skinnypancake.com/music-calendar/
Tuesday, 06.09.09
The Jarrett Family Circus, jazz (5-7 pm)
Richard Duke, folk/indi/acoustic (7-9 pm)
***$5 suggested donation
www.myspace.com/richarddukemusic
Wednesday, 06.10.09
Jeremy Harple, folk/roots/acoustic (7-9 pm)
Dave Keller & Ira Freedman, blues/soul/R&B (9-11 pm)
***$5 suggested donation
www.myspace.com/davekellermusic
Thursday, 06.11.09
Peter Dimitri Negroponte & R.A.I.L. (5-7 pm)
The Downstairs Quartet, jazz/funk (7-9 pm)
Mike & Ruthy, folk/alternative/roots (9-11 pm)
***$5 suggested donation
http://www.myspace.com/mikeandruthy
Friday, 06.12.09
Gypsy Reel (7-9 pm)
Rusty Belle, “Zouk / Hyphy / Shoegaze” (9-11 pm)
Joshua Panda, neo-soul/glam/folk (11-1 am)
***$5 suggested donation
Saturday, 06.13.09
Ben Treffler, folk (5-7 pm)
The Lenox Lewis Trio, jazz (9-11 pm)