Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Christmas Eve Open House

Join us for Festive Fun …

at Our First
Christmas Eve Open House

Holiday Tunes from “The Hot Club”
Egg Nog, Holiday Fare and More …



11- 1 pm

129 ½ N. Cortez

Take a break
and come on down the street …
for a little Cheer!

Have a very Merry Christmas,
Happy Holiday,
and a Fine 2009!

Monday, December 1, 2008

Five Year Anniversary at 129 1/2

129 ½ An American Jazz Grille
That’s Right! December marks our Five Year Anniversary at 129 ½!

We opened our doors on Acker Music Festival Night five years ago,
and have been working hard to bring you the food,
music and service you have come to expect and enjoy.
Thanks!

We have a lot going on again this month,
Plus, some great surprises for the NEW YEAR!
In the meantime …

Wednesday Night 12/4
The Hot Club of Prescott
(Oh yeah, it’s Pasta Night Too!)

Thursday 12/5
Ramon Dana and myself ….
… Yeah as in me Barry.
We’ve actually been working on some stuff – so stop on by and see what ya think!

And then … The pros return …
Friday 12/6
Frankie & Rosemarie Chavez
Incredible Vocals – Great Fun – and always an upbeat finish!

Saturday 12/7
After a long absence ….
The Steve Annibale Trio
Another great reason to come down to the Courthouse Lighting Event

Sunday 12/8
Ramon Returns …
on his own this time
6 – 9
Thanks again for all the support, ideas and suggestions …
Keep ‘em coming and Join us for a Great Month!

As always, thanks for Coming In!
- Barry

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Soup Sunday 11/23/08 at El Gato

Soup & Salad Sunday!
Add a side salad for $2.00 to any soup selection

Posole
Corn Chowder
Tuscan Tomato
Shrimp Bisque
Tortilla
Creamy Ham & Mushroom
Curry Chicken & Vegetable
Spanish Beef & Artichoke

Available Cup or Bowl
$4.00 Cup / $6.00 Hearty Bowl
$7.00 (2) two cups

Full Tapas and Dinner Menu available at 3:00pm

Monday, November 3, 2008

Halloween pics from 129 1/2

"Father Vampire Bob Shimizu"
- Hello Abby!


- Luke "Whattya mean you don't like your drink?"

- Oh yeah ... I'm havin' fun! "Can I wear this everyday?"





- I'm just here for the coffee!




Just some guys we drug in off the street.

(Beginners Luck)


Here are some great Halloweenm shots from Jane Ann! Thanks and have a good one!

Mike- ala DVA costume finds








Larry "Slash" Kantor - how did ALison talk him into this outfit?








Terri Farnneti - Maurices supposed better half!









This was the saddest look of the night!













- More to follow


















Hope to see ya all in this week - there is a ton going on as always.






















Thursday, October 30, 2008

Funkadelic Halloween


You don't wanna miss this!


Friday Evening - It's Beginners Luck and all of us in 1970's costume!


Come on in, have a great time, and join the fun.


Happy Hour 4 - 6, with Dinner starting at 4,
and Music from 6:30 - 9:30.


Plenty of choices to start, spend, or finish your Halloween Night!


See ya there

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

November Music Calendar

November Music at 129 1/2

Saturdays
1 Ed Cornett & Tre38 Ed Cornett & Tre3
15 Bill West Trio
22 Gail Kennedy & Steve Sandner
29 Larry Kantor Trio

Sundays
2 – Ramon Dana, Piano
9 – Brian La Chance, Guitar
16 – Jeff Weisel, Piano
23 – Brian La Chance, Guitar
30 – Ramon Dana, Piano
Wednesdays
The Hot Club
Jack Petersen, Guitar, Tom Winker, Bass
Steve Batt, Mandolin
Thursdays
6 – Ramon Dana, Piano
13 Gail Kennedy & Steve Sandner
– vocals and piano
20 Susannah Martin & Steve Sandner
– vocals and piano
Fridays
7 - Frankie and Rosemary Quartet
- Vocals, percussion, guitar and bass
14 - Jeff Weisel Trio
21- Beginners LuckBob Shimizu, Larry Kantor and Brian Sinclair
28 - Jane Cheek – Vocals and Piano

Thursday, October 23, 2008

It appears as if word is out on the new Happy Hour at 129 ½
- the place has been hoppin’ lately.

I wanna give ya’ll a heads up on the Funkadelic Halloween Next week.

Bob Shimizu and Beginners luck are gonna be in the house,
so expect a bit different sound, and a lot of fun.

Those in costume are in for a special surprise – See ya there.
129 ½ N. Cortez 443-9292

And now for this week

Tonight

Pasta Wednesday
- I’m making Tira Misu – just for you.
(Well, not literally, but you get the point.)

Six Pasta Selections – just $9.95
Four more at just $14.95

The Hot Club of Prescott
With Jack Petersen, Tom Winker, and Steve Batt
- Ya’ll know how I feel about these guys
6:30 – 9:30

Thursday, October 23
Ramon Dana
(Just ask Luke at the bar how much he likes Ramon.
The only thing the guy could do that would make him like Ramon more, was if he tap danced)

Friday & Saturday
Ed Cornett an TRE 3
Ed and the guys are a ton of Fun and great music too!

Sunday
Ramon returns, perhaps with his tap shoes just for Luke!

Have a great week – and get your get up ready to go on Halloween!

Have a great week and enjoy this last burst of warmth!
- Barry

PS – One more week of Music at El Gato with Don & Jane on the Patio this Friday from 6 – 9.

It was great out last week – so enjoy the fall weather and some great tunes. 316 W. Goodwin