Doors open at 6:30pm. Music starts at 7:00pm.

September 4, 2026

Closed for Labor Day.

September 11, 2026

Flambeaux

Albuquerque clarinet player Bob Gusch founded Flambeaux in 2013 to celebrate New Orleans style acoustic jazz. Bob was particularly enamored with the two-horn front line of clarinet and trombone, (rhythm provided by banjo and tuba). The band soon developed a swinging approach to a bunch of vintage tunes from the 1910s, 20s and 30s. Bob tragically passed away in 2023, which was of course devastating. Fortunately the band made friends with the incredible John Truitt who played with Flambeaux on soprano sax at Bob’s memorial concert. (Interestingly, the main New Orleans musical inspiration for both Bob and John was/is the legendary Sidney Bechet, who excelled on both clarinet and soprano sax.) Flambeaux moved into a new chapter, still swinging on the classic tunes. And then, just before his 83rd birthday, Wayne Shrubsall suddenly became unable to play banjo, after an amazing long life of studying, playing, recording, touring and teaching. He was a master.  Luckily the band’s trombonist Micah Hood was friends with the multi-talented Jamie Harrison, who it turned out was nurturing a latent fascination with the banjo. Before long, Flambeaux was up and swinging again, still with founding member Mark Weaver on tuba, having evolved over the years but still joyfully feeding the flame that Bob lit. 

September 18, 2026

Rooster Blackspur

Rooster Blackspur is an award-winning singer-songwriter now based in Nashville. Raised in the Alaskan wilderness and shaped by the high deserts of New Mexico, her sound blends folk-roots grit with soulful Americana storytelling — often described as “equal parts Johnny Cash grit and outsider revival preacher.”

September 25, 2026

Bébé La La

Albuquerque's multi-award-winning Indie Folk Français duo, BébéLa La, featuring singer-songwriter, guitarist and violist Alicia Ultan and singer-songwriter-accordionist Maryse Lapierre, was founded in 2010 when they found a great compatibility between Lapierre’s French influences and Ultan's original folk inspired "art" songs. Over the years, they have developed an engaging repertoire that highlights their signature "stunning" harmonies and richly textured songs that feature intelligent, thoughtful lyrics. Bébé La La has performed at the International Balloon Fiesta, Albuquerque Folk Festival, Nob Hill Summerfest, many AMP Concerts events, the Placitas and Moveable Parts House Concert series, Outpost Performance Space, and more. They earned two New Mexico Music Awards for their 2015 debut release, High Wire– described by music and art writer James Mahoney as: "Wild—Alternative--Magic!," and they received seven nominations and two awards for their 2022 release, A Curious Series of Unexpected Events. Poet T.A. Niles writes, "From where I sit, A Curious Series of Unexpected Events is an album for our times, of times past, and it seeks to will us into a more magical future." Bébé La La celebrated their 15-year anniversary of performing and recording together last November with a sold-out concert at the Outpost Performance Space. Joining the duo this evening are their longtime band members, bassist/guitarist Micky Pattenand drummer Joe Chellman, both of whom are in-demand players on the NM music scene. Come enjoy the 'magic' that is Bébé La la!
Solid Grounds Music Cafe
2404 San Mateo Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110