SPRING SEASON
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You can email me at blake@guitarblake.com for more information or to be included on my gig email list.
THIS WEEK!
I'm posting gigs at www.myspace.com/pblakemartin. See you there!
GOING, GOING, GONE . . .
June 7
Jam at the Museum of the Horse in Ruidoso Downs. Workshop for songwriting, instrumentation, etc. Details coming soon.
June 1
Valle Del Sol in Carrizozo with the Rich Chorne Blues Band, featuring Sam Shackelford, Jamie Estes, Rich and me.
May 25
In Alamogordo with the Rich Chorne Blues Band, 7 p.m. TBA
May 16 -17
Aspen Cash Motorcycle Rally at Dreamcatcher, blues and rock and roll with the Rich Chorne Blues Band featuring
John Brock, Jamie Estes, Rich and me. Music at 7 p.m.
Check It Out!
Aaron LaCombe let me join him singing for a song on soon to be released cd. Details coming. Check it out at www.myspace.com/aaronlacombe
May 1
Prayer Breakfast at Civic Center in Ruidoso, with a band featuring Jamie Estes, Sam Shackelford, Brad Barnum, Julie Gilliland, Mary Waldrop and more. Details to follow.
April 26 & 27
2nd Annual Kite Festival in Ruidoso NM. White Mountain soccer fields. Music at 1 p.m.
April 27
Come meet US Congress candidate Ed Tinsley at KBob's in Ruidoso NM. Times coming soon.
April 20
Rich Chorne Blues Band at Lucy's Cantina featuring Pete Davis, Styve Homnik, Rich and me. Music at 6 p.m. One dollar tacos. Aiyeee!
Apil 19 and 26
Holding steady at Michelena's Italian Restaurant. Family dining atmosphere, great food. Music around 7 p.m.
April 18 & 19 5:30 to 6:45
Solo at a private party for US troops shipping to and returning from Iraq. The Dreamcatcher Cafe www.thecourtyardruidoso.com is catering with chuckwagon steaks. Definitely an honor to play for these brave men and women.
April 16
Maybe at Dreamcatcher, if not me, Rich Chorne from 6 to 8, potato bar opens at 5 . . . yum!
April 5, 12
Holding steady at Michelena's Italian Restaurant. Family dining atmosphere, great food. Music at 7 p.m.
April 11 & 12 5:30 to 6:45
Solo at a private party for US troops shipping to and returning from Iraq. The Dreamcatcher Cafe www.thecourtyardruidoso.com is catering with chuckwagon steaks. Definitely an honor to play for these brave men and women.
April 11
Solo at Landlocked Restaurant and Bar. Best seafood and Southwest dining west of the Fertile Cresent!
Music at 7 p.m.
April 10
Solo at Dreamcatcher Cafe, music at 6 p.m.
April 9
Solo at Dreamcatcher Cafe, potato bar opens at 5 p,m., music at 6 p.m. Last week Randy Jones and Frank Potter joined in, what a blast! Menu items, beer and wine also available.
April 6
Back to Lucy's Cantina with the Rich Chorne Blues Band to $1 taco night. If last weekend was any indication, this is bound to become a Ruidoso legend! 5 to 9 p.m.
April 5
Michelena's Italian Restaurant has the best Italian food in the area, hands down. Nick and Lisa have been letting me play Saturday nights there for a couple of months. What a great gig. Friendly people, great atmosphere, and wonderful food. 6 to 9 p.m.
April 2
Dreamcatcher Cafe potato bar. This went great last week, so Lynn and Tracy have asked me back. Rich Chorne joined in, and the gig went an hour past 8 p.m. Bar opens at 5 p.m., music starts around 6. Great food, beer and wine, perfect Ruidoso atmosphere.
April 1
Welcome home fellow musician Brad Barnum from India. Dreamcatcher Cafe, $5/plate, Roadmap Band.
Food starts at 6 p.m., music around 7 p.m.
March 30
Playing with the Rich Chorne Blues Band at Lucy's Cantina on Sudderth and Eagle in Ruidoso. Music from 5 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, March 29 7 to 9 p.m.
Michelena's Italian Restaurant This gig is awesome: great food, great service, great people
March 29 5:30 to 6:45
Solo at a private party for US troops returning from Iraq. The Dreamcatcher Cafe www.thecourtyardruidoso.com
is catering with chuckwagon steaks. Definitely an honor to welcome troops back home.
Friday, March 28
Solo at a private fundraising party for Ed Tinsley for Congress. Music from 5:30 to 7:30.
Wednesday, March 26
DreamCatcher Cafe, potato bar supper, starts at 5pm, music around 6 p.m. This is the first time Lynn and Tracy are trying music, so please come by if you can!
March 22
Solo at Atticus Books and Tea House, lower Mechem Dr., across from Can't Stop Smokin' in Ruidoso, Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m.
March 15, 22, and 29
Michelena's has sewn up my Saturday nights, . . . what a great thing. Music from 6 to 9 p.m. Great Italian food for lunch and dinner. Mama mia that's good ciao!
WINTER SEASON
March 15, 16, 17
Rich Chorne has put together a band (John Brock, Jamie Estes and me) to play Ski Apache from 12 to 3 p.m. Rhythm and blues from the mountain top. Details coming soon. The night of the 17th, we play Lucy's Cantina in Ruidoso from 9 p.m. til after midnight.
March 14
Solo at Landlocked restaurant and bar. This is one of the best venues in town, great food and atmosphere. Aaron Lacombe runs a tight ship. Avast ye mateys! Music from 6 to 9 p.m.
March 8
Solo at Michelena's Italian Restaurant, Great food, service and family dining atmosphere. Music from 6 to 9. Call ahead 257-5753. Also, last week I played solo for a private party (from 5 to 6 p.m.) for GI's just returning from Iraq. God bless these young men and women fighting for democracy and freedom.
March 7
Solo at the Swiss Chalet's Hennington's Grille and Tavern on Mechem. Music starts at 7 p.m. Jamie Estes will be playing his red bass guitar. That's got to be worth somethin'!
March 1
Solo at Michelena's Italian Restaurant, I'll stay as long as they'll keep me! Great food, service and family dining atmosphere. Music from 6 to 9. Call ahead 257-5753.
February 29
Blake at Landlocked Restaurant. This is becoming a great dining venue. Proprietor, Aaron LaCombe, is a fellow musician singer/songwriter and often steps up for a short set. He allowed me to sing and play a cut on his soon to be released cd (see above), and "Bankerman" has since become a standard for me. Music from 6 to 9.
Call 257-9559 for reservations.
February 22
Back to Michelena's Italian Restaurant. Best Italian food in Ruidoso, no doubt about it . . . just ask any local!
Music from 6 to 9 p.m.
February 21 (correction)
Thomas Vigil at Landlocked Restaurant on Mechem in Ruidoso this Friday, I'll be there next week. On Valentine's Day I sampled the chicken soup (spicy good) . . . so, now I'm compelled to say "the best seafood and Southwest dining" in Ruidoso.
This Friday I'll be at Dreamcatcher (www.thecourtyardatruidoso.com), music starts at 7 p.m. Greek food and delicious burgers with wine and domestic/imported beers. Newly renovated kitchen and dining. It's good to be back at this excellent venue!
February 16
Michelena's Italian Restaurant from 6 to 9 p.m. Cap off your Valentine's Day weekend with amore, Ferrari, and spaghetti! (I'll provide the music)
February 15
The Ruidoso Arts Council is funding a band including Rich Chorne, Pete Davis, Sam Shackelford, Jim Helms, Aaron LaCombe, Frank Potter, Sawyer Ward, Sara and Ramir, and me to celebrate the pre-Mardis Gras Celebration.
The show is at the Quarters in midtown Ruidoso, it plays from 6 to 9 p.m.
February 15
About 8 p.m., I'll slip down to La Cave and play until around 11 p.m. or so. At Le Bistro, upstairs, Richard and co. serve savory French cuisine. C'est manifique!
February 14 (Valentine's Day)
Blake will be crooning at Landlocked Restaurant from 6 to 9 p.m. Come in for the best seafood in town and celebrate the love in your life. Landlocked has agreed to let me come in for a solo gig every other Friday. I'll be trading out with Thomas Vigil, our areas exceptional classical and flamenco guitarist. Details coming soon.
February 6
Solo at Michelena's Italian Restaurant. This is a cool gig. Lots of friendly people and great Italian food. Music from 6 - 9 p.m. Nick and Lisa have extended our agreement to play Saturdays into the Spring season.
February 5
Roadmap is playing Le Cave. This is the latest in the dozen or so bands I've played during the past year! But this is really different. It's light jazz and funk. Low volume, very ambient and cool. Exceptional musicianship (if that's really a word), and still amazing French Cuisine upstairs at Le Bistro. Be sure and ask if they're serving frog legs, Sam (our drummer) says it's crazy out of this world, man. I just wonder if they jump out of the pan when they're done. Starts at 8 p.m.
February 2 (and every Saturday this month, except Feb. 15th)
Michelena's Italian Restaurant was a great success! Nick and Lisa offerred a special on pizzas, and everyone seemed to have a good time. So come out, 6 to 9 p.m. have a dish or slice, and support great local venues and live music here in Ruidoso.
February 1
Blake is playing at La Cave. French gourmet dining, wine and beer, no cover. 8 to 10:30 p.m,
January 31
Rich Chorne is hosting another open mic at Swiss Chalet. It's important to come out and support this effort as the venue is uncertain about the value of local music. Come on out and let 'em know. Starts at 7 p.m. in the bar.
January 26
Blake solo at Michelena's Italian Restaurant, Nick and Lisa are giving me a shot. Food here has been consistently good for many, many years. Enough said! 6 to 9 p.m. no alcohol, no cover.
January 25
Blake solo at Landlocked. Best seafood in town, beer and wine, music at 7 p.m., no cover.
January 20
Blake, Jamie Estes, Sam Shackelford, and Michael Robinson are playing a benefit at the Alto Cafe for Brad Barnum, a fellow musician who is scheduled to go to India for 3 sugeries (hips and knee). Free hamburgers and fries. All proceeds go toward travel and hospital costs. 4 to 8 p.m.
January 19
Blake solo at Atticus Bookstore (across from Can't Stop Smokin' on Mechem Dr.) in Ruidoso. Wonderful bookstore atmosphere and finest tea room in town. Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m.
January 18
Solo at Dreamcatcher (www.thecourtyardatruidoso.com) from 7 to 10 p.m. or so. Best burgers in town, wine and beer, no cover.
January 17
Swiss Chalet on Hwy 48 (between Ruidoso and Ski Apache turn off) is hosting an open mic. The Noisy Water Boys will open the show at 7 p.m. Blake and many other area musicians follow up this Thursday evening to support the local music scene.
January 12
Solo gig at Landlocked Restaurant on Mechem in Ruidoso. Best seafood in town, music at 7 p.m., no cover.
January 11
Roadmap makes our debut at La Cave. Jamie Estes, Brad Barnum and Sam Shackelford join me playing some smooth jazz and funk grooves, along with some acoustic rock, rhythm and blues for seasoning. Show starts at
8 p.m. gourmet cuisine at Le Bistro (upstairs), wine and beer, no cover.
January 6
Pine Cliff Condominiums hosts a winter time pool party. Rich Chorne and I team up with country, blues and Mexicana selections from 6 to 7 p.m. Hamburgers and hotdogs and of all things . . . humidity!
January 5
Solo gig at Lucy's new location in midtown Ruidoso. Fine Mexican dining, no cover 6:30 - 10.
January 4
Solo at Landlocked Restaurant. Proprietor, Aaron LaCombe, hosts wonderful seafood dining and a variety of very nice atmospheres in this top Ruidoso dining place. Drinks, no cover, starts at 7 p.m.
December 31
P. Blake is back at La Cave with Rich Chorne and Kat Crosby bringing in the new year. Show starts at 9. Very cool!
December 14 - 15
P. Blake at the La Cave from 8 to 10:30. This will be the last gig until New Year's Eve. I'm really looking forward to it. Working up some new Nick Drake tunes and experimenting with his style. Should be interesting.
December 8
Off the Hook is booked to play from 4-6pm in front of Michelle’s in Midtown Ruidoso, the Festival of Lights parade will follow. Several local bands and soloists will be featured along Sudderth Drive.
P. Blake, Rich Chorne, Frank Potter, Jamie Estes and Sam Shackelford will play La Cave starting at 8pm.
December 7
P. Blake at Dream Catcher 8 to 10:30.
November 30 December 1-2 and 6-7 & 9
Playing with the so-far unnamed band at the gate for the annual Walk Through Bethlehem event (Nazarene Church / Bonita Park at the bottom of Angus Hill). We're working up some very cool Black-Pentacostal Christmas tunes, in addition to some standards. Should be fun!
December 1
I'll be playing a private Christmas party at the Alto Village Country Club with Rich Chorne and Frank Potter.