Doors open at 6:30pm. Music starts at 7:00pm.
January 16, 2026
La Chat Lunatique
As unpredictable, fearless, and entertaining as their namesake, Le Chat Lunatique purveys an addictive genre they call “filthy, mangy jazz,” a signature sound that makes you want to smoke and drink too much—if only you could get off the dance floor. Le jazz hot of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli is their north star, but they use that beacon to navigate through a wide range of genres, blending Western swing, classical, reggae, doowop, and “anything else we damn well please” into strikingly original compositions and audaciously reworked standards alike.
Le Chat Lunatique who have not changed their line-up since their formation 6 years ago, is Muni Kulasinghe’s theatrical vocals, his violin skittering across the music like beads of water on a hot skillet—inspired as much by a legless Polish gypsy he encountered on his vagabond travels as by the great Grappelli. It’s the axe of guitarist John Sandlin, the classicist who fell under the sway of Reinhardt, felling bar after bar of music with ferocious dexterity. It’s the slap-happy bass and slyly sweet vocals of Jared Putnam, the sinisterly innocent one whose dark past embraces both death metal and Western swing. It’s the irresistibly deep-pocketed grooves of drummer Fernando Garavito, the mysterious and gracious Colombian who appeared by magic in New Mexico.
www.lechatlunatique.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Chat-Lunatique
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Le Chat Lunatique who have not changed their line-up since their formation 6 years ago, is Muni Kulasinghe’s theatrical vocals, his violin skittering across the music like beads of water on a hot skillet—inspired as much by a legless Polish gypsy he encountered on his vagabond travels as by the great Grappelli. It’s the axe of guitarist John Sandlin, the classicist who fell under the sway of Reinhardt, felling bar after bar of music with ferocious dexterity. It’s the slap-happy bass and slyly sweet vocals of Jared Putnam, the sinisterly innocent one whose dark past embraces both death metal and Western swing. It’s the irresistibly deep-pocketed grooves of drummer Fernando Garavito, the mysterious and gracious Colombian who appeared by magic in New Mexico.
www.lechatlunatique.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Chat-Lunatique
Check out this video, "le chat lunatique youtube"
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January 23, 2026
Buffalo Bill Boycott and Dr. Jo
Buffalo Bill Boycott and Dr. Jo present, cowboy and western American folk music in the rich spirit of the Rocky Mountain West, harmonizing the good old western songs of long ago plus many original songs on the fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar.
Bill and Joanne both live in Lander, WY. Bill has been a full time entertainer and world class yodeler for well over 30 years. He was also a member of the Grammy award winning New Christy Minstrels from 2005-2008.
Joanne performs on vocals, banjo, and guitar. She was a strolling minstrel for years with the Henry Ford Museum /Greenfield Village Players, in Dearborn MI, where she met Bill. Together they have been performing and touring nationwide for the past 16 years.
Bill and Joanne are winners of a International Western Music Associations
Harmony Duo Award
Bill is also a winner of International Western Music Associations
male yodeler award
Bill and Joanne both live in Lander, WY. Bill has been a full time entertainer and world class yodeler for well over 30 years. He was also a member of the Grammy award winning New Christy Minstrels from 2005-2008.
Joanne performs on vocals, banjo, and guitar. She was a strolling minstrel for years with the Henry Ford Museum /Greenfield Village Players, in Dearborn MI, where she met Bill. Together they have been performing and touring nationwide for the past 16 years.
Bill and Joanne are winners of a International Western Music Associations
Harmony Duo Award
Bill is also a winner of International Western Music Associations
male yodeler award
January 30, 2026
Open Music Mic Hosted By Tony Mora
Join us for an Open Mic Music Night!
Participation Guidelines:
1. Onsite signups start at 6:30p on a first come, first served basis, there are NO advanced signups.
2. Signups will be limited to 10 participants only.
3. Each act will receive a maximum of 10 minutes. (includes intros. and song
announcements, etc.)
4. Backline gear will not be allowed. Vocals and instruments are to be mic'd or direct
connect only.
5. Time limits will be adhered to without exception.
Participation Guidelines:
1. Onsite signups start at 6:30p on a first come, first served basis, there are NO advanced signups.
2. Signups will be limited to 10 participants only.
3. Each act will receive a maximum of 10 minutes. (includes intros. and song
announcements, etc.)
4. Backline gear will not be allowed. Vocals and instruments are to be mic'd or direct
connect only.
5. Time limits will be adhered to without exception.
February 6, 2026
Allison Davis, Michael Anthony and Terry Burns
Michael Anthony, aka Uncle Mike, may be one the most well-known jazz musicians in New Mexico - and for good reason! He brings a wealth of experience (having played and/or recorded with everybody who is anybody) and is also much beloved as a teacher and mentor to generations of guitar students. When Terry Burns moved back to his home state of New Mexico, he quickly became one of the most in-demand bass players around. Allison Davis may be better known as one of the DJs for KUNM’s All That Jazz, but she’s also sung with each of these talented musicians. She’s thrilled to be playing with them both, performing some jazz standards, tunes from The Great American Songbook and maybe a few surprises too!
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February 13, 2026
North Valley Tune Tanglers
The North Valley Tune Tanglers perform a spicy mix of tunes and songs from the Southern Appalachian tradition, early Western Swing, the Southwest, and Mexico. Their performance ifeatures some original numbers including the title track of their first recording project "You're in New Mexico." Hear tight vocal harmonies, fiddle, banjo, guitar, resonator guitar, and accordion.
The North Valley Tune Tanglers are Michael Gallagher (vocals, guitar, 5-string and tenor banjo, fiddle, and button accordion), Liz Stevens (vocals, fiddle, and percussion), and Skip Wrightson (vocals, guitar, resonator guitar, bajo quinto, and percussion).
https://youtu.be/_slWhQEE5n0
The North Valley Tune Tanglers are Michael Gallagher (vocals, guitar, 5-string and tenor banjo, fiddle, and button accordion), Liz Stevens (vocals, fiddle, and percussion), and Skip Wrightson (vocals, guitar, resonator guitar, bajo quinto, and percussion).
https://youtu.be/_slWhQEE5n0
February 20, 2026
Chris Dracup
Chris Dracup pays homage to the southern delta blues tradition through his acoustic slide guitar work. Additionally, his talent for original songwriting and electric live performances have earned him praise from both critics and fans, establishing a dedicated following in the Southwest.
February 27, 2026
Closed while we move into our new space!
Solid Grounds Music Cafe
4374 Alexander Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107
4374 Alexander Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107
