Welcome Back Ex Pats!
By Christie Seeley
vallartasounds.com
Published in PV Mirror
With all the challenges of 2021, Puerto Vallarta is again showing its colors. Our part-time residents from up north are starting to trickle in, and the beaches, streets, restaurants and clubs are beginning to fill up. We expect it will be January before many of the restaurants and clubs affected by the pandemic and hurricane Nora will be back to normal but in the meantime, let's get out and enjoy all this paradise offers us.
As you know, my passion is music, especially that created by our local musicians. On my website vallartasounds.com you can read about many of these artists. You will find some changes as conditions have not allowed many large groups to continue playing together due to a lack of venues offering an opportunity for more than one or two players at a time. But their talent is such that they have created solo acts, regrouped, and are offering even more innovative and inspiring music.
Doña Teté of Cuates y Cuetes has done her best to see that we do not go without the jazz for which her place is famous. She offers music nightly from the open-air restaurant/bar in front of the pier in the Zona Romantica from 6:00 to 10:00 PM. They don't usually publish a schedule, but I will keep you informed as I learn who will be playing.
On Monday and Tuesday evenings, you can enjoy the terrific Latin fusion band, Media Luna, from 8:30-10:00. Guitarists Caleb and Jair Cabrera are joined this year by Mariel Ramos on the violin to make for a new dimension to their already incredible music. Showtime is 7:00 PM for music fans in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, where they can catch Media Luna at the famous venue Tree House Bar on Coral Street on Wednesdays.
Nacho Flores (formerly Moruno) entertains us with his Mediterranean sounds on Thursday and Saturday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 at Cuates y Cuetes, either solo or with the remarkable Jaime Ramon on percussion.
All-time favorites Beverly and Willow bring us cool jazz reminiscent of Ella Fitzgerald and are joined by Alexander Martinez Gil with his excellent guitar work in the style of Django Reinhardt on Wednesday and Thursdays evenings from 8:30 to 10:00.
River Cafe on the Rio Cuale Island has its music back! Troubadour/singer/songwriter Raul Simental performs with the excellent saxophone of Oscar Terrazas on Wednesday evenings, with Gaspar on percussion on Thursday, and on Fridays is jointed by the legendary Bob Tansen on flute. The music begins at 7:30, just on time for a cocktail or a nice meal by the river.
The fun begins at 11:00 PM at Ambar below the Jazz Foundation on the Malecon for night owls with renowned bassist Roberto Falcon and many guests on Wednesday nights! You will enjoy hearing from the new generation of musicians as well as your long-time favorites jamming on stage together. I think it is inspiring!
Several excellent restaurants in the bustling Versailles district feature Nacho Flores. He plays the relatively new pizza and beer garden, Fiamma, on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 and the already popular Italian restaurant, La Tosca Monday, Fridays, and Saturdays from 8 to 10. Great excuse to try out some new places for a beautiful dinner.
Try Garbos Piano Bar, where the Gipsy Rumba group Piel Canela plays on Saturday nights starting at 10:30 PM for a late cocktail date. Fernando Gonzales, Eduardo Leon, Pepe Galvan and Luis Rascon are all incredible musicians and together will have the place hopping. They can also be enjoyed at Nacho Daddy's on Tuesday evenings at 9:00.
I have happened down to El Dorado on the beach for a cocktail several nights and enjoyed lovely guitar/vocals and percussion while admiring the nighttime beach scene. Next door at La Palapa, Memo Suarez holds forth on drums with artists of his choice.
Please stay with me for future updates as I learn more about where our favorite artists will be playing. There is nothing better than music and the sound of the sea for lifting the spirits.
By Christie Seeley
vallartasounds.com
Published in PV Mirror
With all the challenges of 2021, Puerto Vallarta is again showing its colors. Our part-time residents from up north are starting to trickle in, and the beaches, streets, restaurants and clubs are beginning to fill up. We expect it will be January before many of the restaurants and clubs affected by the pandemic and hurricane Nora will be back to normal but in the meantime, let's get out and enjoy all this paradise offers us.
As you know, my passion is music, especially that created by our local musicians. On my website vallartasounds.com you can read about many of these artists. You will find some changes as conditions have not allowed many large groups to continue playing together due to a lack of venues offering an opportunity for more than one or two players at a time. But their talent is such that they have created solo acts, regrouped, and are offering even more innovative and inspiring music.
Doña Teté of Cuates y Cuetes has done her best to see that we do not go without the jazz for which her place is famous. She offers music nightly from the open-air restaurant/bar in front of the pier in the Zona Romantica from 6:00 to 10:00 PM. They don't usually publish a schedule, but I will keep you informed as I learn who will be playing.
On Monday and Tuesday evenings, you can enjoy the terrific Latin fusion band, Media Luna, from 8:30-10:00. Guitarists Caleb and Jair Cabrera are joined this year by Mariel Ramos on the violin to make for a new dimension to their already incredible music. Showtime is 7:00 PM for music fans in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, where they can catch Media Luna at the famous venue Tree House Bar on Coral Street on Wednesdays.
Nacho Flores (formerly Moruno) entertains us with his Mediterranean sounds on Thursday and Saturday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 at Cuates y Cuetes, either solo or with the remarkable Jaime Ramon on percussion.
All-time favorites Beverly and Willow bring us cool jazz reminiscent of Ella Fitzgerald and are joined by Alexander Martinez Gil with his excellent guitar work in the style of Django Reinhardt on Wednesday and Thursdays evenings from 8:30 to 10:00.
River Cafe on the Rio Cuale Island has its music back! Troubadour/singer/songwriter Raul Simental performs with the excellent saxophone of Oscar Terrazas on Wednesday evenings, with Gaspar on percussion on Thursday, and on Fridays is jointed by the legendary Bob Tansen on flute. The music begins at 7:30, just on time for a cocktail or a nice meal by the river.
The fun begins at 11:00 PM at Ambar below the Jazz Foundation on the Malecon for night owls with renowned bassist Roberto Falcon and many guests on Wednesday nights! You will enjoy hearing from the new generation of musicians as well as your long-time favorites jamming on stage together. I think it is inspiring!
Several excellent restaurants in the bustling Versailles district feature Nacho Flores. He plays the relatively new pizza and beer garden, Fiamma, on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 and the already popular Italian restaurant, La Tosca Monday, Fridays, and Saturdays from 8 to 10. Great excuse to try out some new places for a beautiful dinner.
Try Garbos Piano Bar, where the Gipsy Rumba group Piel Canela plays on Saturday nights starting at 10:30 PM for a late cocktail date. Fernando Gonzales, Eduardo Leon, Pepe Galvan and Luis Rascon are all incredible musicians and together will have the place hopping. They can also be enjoyed at Nacho Daddy's on Tuesday evenings at 9:00.
I have happened down to El Dorado on the beach for a cocktail several nights and enjoyed lovely guitar/vocals and percussion while admiring the nighttime beach scene. Next door at La Palapa, Memo Suarez holds forth on drums with artists of his choice.
Please stay with me for future updates as I learn more about where our favorite artists will be playing. There is nothing better than music and the sound of the sea for lifting the spirits.