Graham Tichy Friday June 1st
Cafe open from 5–10pm with music in two live shows from 6–7:30 or 8–9:30 5$ Cover. Call 518 326 2064 for reservations And the Graham Tichy Trio is gonna rock and swing the night away. Let’s heat up the night with some good friends, some great tapas, homemade sangria, and the rockin beat of Graham … Read more
Jazzmin, AKA The Robert Brainard Trio May 25th
Jazzmin, AKA The Robert Brainard Trio May 25th Cafe open from 5–10pm with music in two live shows from 6–7:30 or 8–9:30 5$ Cover. Call 518 326 2064 for reservations For greater taste and freshness, We are now making our own Chorizo! We’ll be giving out samples of our famous Chorizo Stuffed Mushrooms. And for … Read more
Mundo Nuevo (New World)
Mundo Nuevo return to Carmen’s Friday May 18th. Join us for an evening of – Mundo Nuevo ‘New World’ – Latin Music with a Cuban Emphasis. Like our own Buena Vista Social Club! Tapas specials and homemade Sangria Wine. Plenty of on-street parking. Bring your friends – share the Carmen’s Experience! Good times is our … Read more
Gabriel’s Groove
Gabriel’s Groove: Friday May 4th. Marcus Benoit, well known local jazz artist, saxophonist, pianist and composer who performed and recorded with the Cole Broderick Quartet for ten years and is featured on his Seasons of Saratoga CD series. Since then he has recorded three original music CDs that incorporate the musical styles of jazz-fusion to … Read more
Gideon Freudmann calls it CelloBop
April 27th: Gideon Freudmann Cafe open from 5–10pm with music in two live shows from 6–7:30 or 8–9:30 5$ Cover. Call 518 326 2064 for reservations. “I never knew anyone could play so many instruments on the cello!” … Cello innovator, composer, songwriter, improvisor, plays a fusion of Blues Jazz, Folk, Classical, Rock and more … Read more
Earth Day in Troy
Hey, Downtown Troy Earth Day Clean-Up people! We at Carmen’s Café have to work on Earth Day, so we can’t get away, but we are happy to support you. Come in wearing your 2012 Earth Day volunteer tee shirt and we’ll give you free soda or juice. Tell us about your project, and if it’s … Read more
Charlie Smith & Rob Aronstein: The Blues Men Return
Get rhythm when you get the blues. These guys have the stuff to get your feet happy as you start tapping your toes, bopping to the beat these cats lay down as they have for decades. Charlie can evoke that sophisticated big city Chicago blues in the vein of Otis Rush, or just as handily, … Read more
Sensemaya Trio: Hot Latin Dance Rhythms with Jazz Improvisation
April 13th: Sensemaya Trio Sensemaya Trio fuses hot Latin dance rhythms with the cool sophistication of jazz improvisation. Their repertoire includes funkified interpretations of classic salsa to originals written in the revolutionary timba style of Cuba. Their own uniquely fresh Latin jazz compositions include a variety of styles from Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Brazil and the … Read more
Joy Adler & the Souls of Evolution Record Debut
April 6th: Joy Adler & the Souls of Evolution We’re so thrilled Joy is debuting her new record here at Carmen’s this Friday!! The Songs of the Troubadour by Joy Adler & The Souls of Evolution Winner 2008 Toronto Magazine Awards for “Best International Pop CD/Album” & “Best International Female Artist.” Rare, stunning, transcending; Joy … Read more





















