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'l Bistro brings jazz to locals on Thursdays
Food and music are a lovely combination at this mediterranean eatery
Alex Cavanaugh
Issue date: 2/12/08 Section: Life
The 'l Bistro Mediterranean Eatery, attached to Canad Inn, has been hosting two jazz bands every Thursday night for an evening of music and drink specials. Jazz on Tap and River City Jazz have taken turns playing at the venue since October, and they will play every Thursday night for an indefinite time to come.
"The bands have improved sales and they create a fun atmosphere," said Nicole Brutger, a manager at 'l Bistro. "A lot of people reserve dinner parties because they know the bands will be here."
The jazz bands play from 8 until 11 p.m. 'l Bistro offers a buy one get one free special on their top-shelf martinis, but even their Shirley Temples will rock your face off.
They plan to start offering some later night appetizer specials to accompany the Jazz Nights. The venue is working to finish an outdoor patio, where the bands will play during the summer.
The most recent band to play at 'l Bistro was Jazz on Tap. "The two bands are different but equally good," commented Brutger. "Jazz on Tap has drums, so it's louder, and River City Jazz has a trumpet, so they both have a distinct feel."
The bands don't play the same set at each appearance; they are more apt to play what they feel than follow a set list.
Jazz on Tap is a three-piece male ensemble that consists of a guitarist, bassist and drummer. The trio creates their own music to dance their instruments to, and they create a romantic and relaxing atmosphere.
The guitarist is John Mayer meets Master Splinter without the whiskers. He truly has mesmerizing guitar work; he chews up frets and turns them into epic notes of power, captivating all that is Jazz and romance - both the exciting good and excitingly sad aspects.
The drummer would have been Colonel Sanders if he had picked up a pair of wooden drumsticks before a pair of chicken drumsticks. He extracts pure magic from those drum skins, creating a healthy heartbeat for the group.
The bass player plays like Krist Novoselic with a shorter guitar strap and twice the fret range. His hands race up and down the neck like a Geo Metro on 110-octane jet fuel.
The band played familiar songs with a faster, smoother style. For example, they played an awesome rendition of the classic "The Girl from Ipanema", which became a staple of Frank Sinatra's Vegas show days.
This event will continue each and every Thursday, including this Valentine's Day, so make this year special and be sure to take that sweetie of yours out to 'l Bistro Mediterranean Eatery for a night of Jazz music and martinis (or Shirley Temples)!
"The bands have improved sales and they create a fun atmosphere," said Nicole Brutger, a manager at 'l Bistro. "A lot of people reserve dinner parties because they know the bands will be here."
The jazz bands play from 8 until 11 p.m. 'l Bistro offers a buy one get one free special on their top-shelf martinis, but even their Shirley Temples will rock your face off.
They plan to start offering some later night appetizer specials to accompany the Jazz Nights. The venue is working to finish an outdoor patio, where the bands will play during the summer.
The most recent band to play at 'l Bistro was Jazz on Tap. "The two bands are different but equally good," commented Brutger. "Jazz on Tap has drums, so it's louder, and River City Jazz has a trumpet, so they both have a distinct feel."
The bands don't play the same set at each appearance; they are more apt to play what they feel than follow a set list.
Jazz on Tap is a three-piece male ensemble that consists of a guitarist, bassist and drummer. The trio creates their own music to dance their instruments to, and they create a romantic and relaxing atmosphere.
The guitarist is John Mayer meets Master Splinter without the whiskers. He truly has mesmerizing guitar work; he chews up frets and turns them into epic notes of power, captivating all that is Jazz and romance - both the exciting good and excitingly sad aspects.
The drummer would have been Colonel Sanders if he had picked up a pair of wooden drumsticks before a pair of chicken drumsticks. He extracts pure magic from those drum skins, creating a healthy heartbeat for the group.
The bass player plays like Krist Novoselic with a shorter guitar strap and twice the fret range. His hands race up and down the neck like a Geo Metro on 110-octane jet fuel.
The band played familiar songs with a faster, smoother style. For example, they played an awesome rendition of the classic "The Girl from Ipanema", which became a staple of Frank Sinatra's Vegas show days.
This event will continue each and every Thursday, including this Valentine's Day, so make this year special and be sure to take that sweetie of yours out to 'l Bistro Mediterranean Eatery for a night of Jazz music and martinis (or Shirley Temples)!
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