Name: Branden & James with Effie Passero
Start: 2027-03-10T19:00:00-06:00
Location: Unit B

Cabaret Flamenco, presented by the National Institute of Flamenco, invites audiences to experience flamenco in one of its most traditional and intimate settings: the tablao. Rooted in the historic café cantante tradition of Spain, a tablao is designed to bring audiences close to the artists, where the rhythm of the footwork, the emotion of the singing, and the dialogue between musicians and dancers can be felt up close. These spaces are known for their spontaneity, energy, and deep connection between performers and audience. At Unit B in Santa Fe, local flamenco artists and members of Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company come together for an evening of live dance, guitar, and cante in an immersive, close-up setting that captures the raw power and immediacy of flamenco tradition. No two performances are ever exactly the same.Line-up (varies each performance)Vicente Griego - CantaorVicente Grigeo, who hails from Dixon/Embudo, NM, has devoted his life to the study of Cante Flamenco, the art of flamenco singing. In 1992, Vicente began touring the US, Canada, and Latin America with the Jose Greco II Flamenco Dance Company, where he was mentored by Caño Roto singer Alfonso Gabarri “El Veneno” of Madrid, Spain. Vicente sings and teaches for the National Institute of Flamenco and sings year-round with Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company. Vicente remains a pupil of renowned flamenco artist Chuscales from Granada, Spain. “Vicente Griego 'El Cartucho' is striking for his deep, sonorous wails that seem to come from a cavern, someplace deep within his soul.” -- Anna Poplawska, Chicago Artist’s NewsMario Febres - GuitarristaMario Febres was introduced to the art of flamenco guitar in 2000. In 2001, he moved to New Mexico to study music at the College of Santa Fe earning a Bachelor of the Arts degree. During his junior year of college, Mario traveled to Spain for a year of intense study.&nbsp; In the fall of 2006, he became a part of Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company.&nbsp; Mario began teaching at TANM in 2010 and today, is the head of the Music Department.&nbsp; He continues to work with the Yjastros Company where he can be an example to his students as a professional musician in the community as well as a full time educator.Estevan Pacheco - GuitarristaEstevan Pacheco, a native of New Mexico, began playing guitar at age 13. Estevan studied Flamenco guitar with Ricardo Anglada, Mario Febres, John Truitt, and Calvin Hazen through Tierra Adentro de Nuevo México and the National Institute of Flamenco. He regularly performs with the National Institute of Flamenco at the Flamenco Tablao in Hotel Albuquerque and at El Farol in Santa Fe. In 2023 he graduated from the University of New Mexico with a BA in performance guitar.Carlos Menchaca - BailaorCarlos Menchaca is a Chicano dancer and choreographer who blends the traditional and avant-garde, he strives to defy gender norms and convention in flamenco while venerating its history. Carlos has had the honor of studying and performing with an array of some of the most renowned flamenco artists.&nbsp; Aside from his work as a solo performer, Carlos has toured internationally with such companies as Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca, Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company, and Flamenco Arts International. He has performed in Sölden, Austria; Managua, Nicaragua, The United Arab Emirates, The Chan Centre for Performing Arts (Vancouver, Canada), The Z Space (San Francisco, CA), and both The Joyce Theater and Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater in New York City. In 2023, Carlos broke barriers performing as principal dancer with Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company’s Xicano Power at the Festival de Jerez (Spain), the first U.S.-based company to be featured at the esteemed festival. Most recently, Carlos was selected by the city of Albuquerque’s Urban Enhancement Trust Fund to choreograph a series of works focusing on the collaboration between local, intergenerational artists. Carlos has also been a passionate faculty member of the Conservatory of Flamenco Arts since 2007 and is regularly invited to teach and choreograph for other schools and ensembles around the United States.Kayla Lyall - BailaoraKayla Lyall began dancing as a child with Eva Encinias in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She became infatuated with the artform, studying in Sevilla in 2008, and winning the Concurso Nacional del Flamenco in 2005 and 2011. With her masters in education, Kayla worked at Tierra Adentro of New Mexico from 2011-2022, where she established a flamenco focus program, choreographing and training high-school students in flamenco dance. She began teaching at the National Institute of Flamenco in 2005, and continues to teach all levels and ages, co-directing and choreographing for the institute's pre-professional training company. Kayla continues to work throughout the United States as a solo performer and teacher. Currently, Kayla is a principal dancer of "Yjastros" in Albuquerque, New Mexico, performs regularly at Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque, and is pursuing her masters in dance at the University of New Mexico.Andrea Lozano - BailaoraAndrea M. Lozano, 29, is a flamenco dancer and senior company member with Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company. She began dancing at the age of three and studied under Cristina Greco until 18, when she moved to Albuquerque to pursue her career in flamenco. Andrea earned her BA in Dance with a concentration in Flamenco at the University of New Mexico, where she trained under the Encinias family as well as an array of visiting guest artists from Spain. As a performer, Andrea works regularly at Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque and El Farol in Santa Fe, in addition to her work with Yjastros and a collaborative ensemble Spanish Broom. Career highlights include performing with Yjastros at the Festival de Jerez in 2021—the first U.S. company ever invited to study at the prestigious festival—as well as appearing in a Red Bull–sponsored production in Austria in 2017. In addition to performing, Andrea is an adjunct faculty member at the University of New Mexico and teaches at the Conservatory of Flamenco Arts, where she continues to share her artistry with the next generation of dancers.Isabella Nuanez - Bailaora​I​sabella Nuanez was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico where ​s​he began dancing at the National Institute of Flamenco when ​s​he was 3 years old and continued my study of flamenco dance and music at the charter school, Tierra Adentro of New Mexico. After graduating in 2020, ​N​uanez went on to study Flamenco at the University of New Mexico which is home to the only dance program with a Bachelor of Arts with a Flamenco concentration. ​S​he joined the professional performing ​dance company​, Yjastros​, at the beginning of the 25th season, in the fall of 2024. In this special community of artists and educators, ​N​uanez was given the path to rigorously and wholeheartedly pursue dance which has shaped ​h​er life and enriched me in my creative endeavors. ​S​She now ha​s the privilege to share the joy of flamenco with New Mexicans of all ages through teaching and performance​s!Isabella Alderete - BailaoraIsabella Alderete is a flamenco dancer from Albuquerque, New Mexico. She began her training at age five at the Conservatory of Flamenco Arts, later performing with the National Institute of Flamenco’s student companies, Niños and Teeños. Flamenco became the foundation of her life, guiding her to earn a B.A. in Dance with a flamenco concentration at the University of New Mexico—the only flamenco degree program in the world. At UNM, she refined her technique, choreography, and pedagogy while studying with esteemed local artists and internationally acclaimed Spanish guest artists through the National Institute of Flamenco’s Guest Artist Line. Alderete is currently a corps member of Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company, where she made her debut in 2024. Alongside her work with the company, she performs regularly in tablaos across New Mexico, bringing the spontaneity, intimacy, and intensity of flamenco to live audiences. In June 2025, she was featured in Festival Flamenco 38’s Tablao Edición Especial, performing alongside Spanish artists and representing her training with the National Institute of Flamenco. Her artistic projects also extend beyond the tablao stage. In November 2025, she will premiere Los Que Viven—a collaboration with fellow Yjastros member, Isabella Nuanez, and playwright Erik Ehn—at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in New York City. She will also travel to New York this fall to compete in Flamenco Vivo’s Certamen USA, participating in the professional category “Escenario”. Twenty years after first stepping into the Conservatory of Flamenco Arts, Alderete now teaches there, continuing the tradition that shaped her as an artist. Noelle Encinias - BailaoraNoelle Encinias was born into a family of artists. She is a fifth-generation flamenco dancer, and has studied flamenco with her grandmother Eva, father Joaquin, and aunt Marisol, and ballet with her mother, Deanna. Noelle has studied with a number of important flamenco artists including José Galván, José Maya, Mercedes Amaya “La Winy,” Pastora Galván, Concha Jareño, Lucia Alvarez “La Piñona,” and Olga Pericet, among others.&nbsp; In addition to flamenco, she has studied ballet and modern dance extensively.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Cabaret Flamenco

Join the Unit B Halloween celebration with one of the most beloved bands on the Unit B stage, costumes all around and special Halloween cocktails. New Mexico Music Awards winner Jimmy Stadler returns for a night of fantastic music, great energy, and festive Halloween fun.We encourage guests to come in costume. There will be costume contests in various categories. It is also fine to come without costume - just don't miss this night. Expect incredible music, delicious food and drink, and a festive atmosphere like no other.Jimmy has been performing coast to coast for over four decades and brings together a powerhouse trio featuring three of New Mexico’s most talented musicians.- Mark Clark on percussion – widely recognized as one of the best drummers around.- Dave Toland on bass – a Santa Fe legend who’s been playing with Jimmy for decades.The band delivers a dynamic mix of originals and covers across genres—rock, blues, funk, folk, and more. It’s always an uplifting evening of sheer fun when this group takes the stage.Doors open at 5:30 for dinner, wine and craft cocktails. Showtime is 7:00.This event is expected to sell out. To ensure your place please don’t wait to purchase your tickets. Reservations highly recommended.

The Jimmy Stadler Band

Cabaret Flamenco, presented by the National Institute of Flamenco, invites audiences to experience flamenco in one of its most traditional and intimate settings: the tablao. Rooted in the historic café cantante tradition of Spain, a tablao is designed to bring audiences close to the artists, where the rhythm of the footwork, the emotion of the singing, and the dialogue between musicians and dancers can be felt up close. These spaces are known for their spontaneity, energy, and deep connection between performers and audience. At Unit B in Santa Fe, local flamenco artists and members of Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company come together for an evening of live dance, guitar, and cante in an immersive, close-up setting that captures the raw power and immediacy of flamenco tradition. No two performances are ever exactly the same.Line-up (varies each performance)Vicente Griego - CantaorVicente Grigeo, who hails from Dixon/Embudo, NM, has devoted his life to the study of Cante Flamenco, the art of flamenco singing. In 1992, Vicente began touring the US, Canada, and Latin America with the Jose Greco II Flamenco Dance Company, where he was mentored by Caño Roto singer Alfonso Gabarri “El Veneno” of Madrid, Spain. Vicente sings and teaches for the National Institute of Flamenco and sings year-round with Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company. Vicente remains a pupil of renowned flamenco artist Chuscales from Granada, Spain. “Vicente Griego 'El Cartucho' is striking for his deep, sonorous wails that seem to come from a cavern, someplace deep within his soul.” -- Anna Poplawska, Chicago Artist’s NewsMario Febres - GuitarristaMario Febres was introduced to the art of flamenco guitar in 2000. In 2001, he moved to New Mexico to study music at the College of Santa Fe earning a Bachelor of the Arts degree. During his junior year of college, Mario traveled to Spain for a year of intense study.&nbsp; In the fall of 2006, he became a part of Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company.&nbsp; Mario began teaching at TANM in 2010 and today, is the head of the Music Department.&nbsp; He continues to work with the Yjastros Company where he can be an example to his students as a professional musician in the community as well as a full time educator.Estevan Pacheco - GuitarristaEstevan Pacheco, a native of New Mexico, began playing guitar at age 13. Estevan studied Flamenco guitar with Ricardo Anglada, Mario Febres, John Truitt, and Calvin Hazen through Tierra Adentro de Nuevo México and the National Institute of Flamenco. He regularly performs with the National Institute of Flamenco at the Flamenco Tablao in Hotel Albuquerque and at El Farol in Santa Fe. In 2023 he graduated from the University of New Mexico with a BA in performance guitar.Carlos Menchaca - BailaorCarlos Menchaca is a Chicano dancer and choreographer who blends the traditional and avant-garde, he strives to defy gender norms and convention in flamenco while venerating its history. Carlos has had the honor of studying and performing with an array of some of the most renowned flamenco artists.&nbsp; Aside from his work as a solo performer, Carlos has toured internationally with such companies as Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca, Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company, and Flamenco Arts International. He has performed in Sölden, Austria; Managua, Nicaragua, The United Arab Emirates, The Chan Centre for Performing Arts (Vancouver, Canada), The Z Space (San Francisco, CA), and both The Joyce Theater and Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater in New York City. In 2023, Carlos broke barriers performing as principal dancer with Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company’s Xicano Power at the Festival de Jerez (Spain), the first U.S.-based company to be featured at the esteemed festival. Most recently, Carlos was selected by the city of Albuquerque’s Urban Enhancement Trust Fund to choreograph a series of works focusing on the collaboration between local, intergenerational artists. Carlos has also been a passionate faculty member of the Conservatory of Flamenco Arts since 2007 and is regularly invited to teach and choreograph for other schools and ensembles around the United States.Kayla Lyall - BailaoraKayla Lyall began dancing as a child with Eva Encinias in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She became infatuated with the artform, studying in Sevilla in 2008, and winning the Concurso Nacional del Flamenco in 2005 and 2011. With her masters in education, Kayla worked at Tierra Adentro of New Mexico from 2011-2022, where she established a flamenco focus program, choreographing and training high-school students in flamenco dance. She began teaching at the National Institute of Flamenco in 2005, and continues to teach all levels and ages, co-directing and choreographing for the institute's pre-professional training company. Kayla continues to work throughout the United States as a solo performer and teacher. Currently, Kayla is a principal dancer of "Yjastros" in Albuquerque, New Mexico, performs regularly at Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque, and is pursuing her masters in dance at the University of New Mexico.Andrea Lozano - BailaoraAndrea M. Lozano, 29, is a flamenco dancer and senior company member with Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company. She began dancing at the age of three and studied under Cristina Greco until 18, when she moved to Albuquerque to pursue her career in flamenco. Andrea earned her BA in Dance with a concentration in Flamenco at the University of New Mexico, where she trained under the Encinias family as well as an array of visiting guest artists from Spain. As a performer, Andrea works regularly at Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque and El Farol in Santa Fe, in addition to her work with Yjastros and a collaborative ensemble Spanish Broom. Career highlights include performing with Yjastros at the Festival de Jerez in 2021—the first U.S. company ever invited to study at the prestigious festival—as well as appearing in a Red Bull–sponsored production in Austria in 2017. In addition to performing, Andrea is an adjunct faculty member at the University of New Mexico and teaches at the Conservatory of Flamenco Arts, where she continues to share her artistry with the next generation of dancers.Isabella Nuanez - Bailaora​I​sabella Nuanez was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico where ​s​he began dancing at the National Institute of Flamenco when ​s​he was 3 years old and continued my study of flamenco dance and music at the charter school, Tierra Adentro of New Mexico. After graduating in 2020, ​N​uanez went on to study Flamenco at the University of New Mexico which is home to the only dance program with a Bachelor of Arts with a Flamenco concentration. ​S​he joined the professional performing ​dance company​, Yjastros​, at the beginning of the 25th season, in the fall of 2024. In this special community of artists and educators, ​N​uanez was given the path to rigorously and wholeheartedly pursue dance which has shaped ​h​er life and enriched me in my creative endeavors. ​S​She now ha​s the privilege to share the joy of flamenco with New Mexicans of all ages through teaching and performance​s!Isabella Alderete - BailaoraIsabella Alderete is a flamenco dancer from Albuquerque, New Mexico. She began her training at age five at the Conservatory of Flamenco Arts, later performing with the National Institute of Flamenco’s student companies, Niños and Teeños. Flamenco became the foundation of her life, guiding her to earn a B.A. in Dance with a flamenco concentration at the University of New Mexico—the only flamenco degree program in the world. At UNM, she refined her technique, choreography, and pedagogy while studying with esteemed local artists and internationally acclaimed Spanish guest artists through the National Institute of Flamenco’s Guest Artist Line. Alderete is currently a corps member of Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company, where she made her debut in 2024. Alongside her work with the company, she performs regularly in tablaos across New Mexico, bringing the spontaneity, intimacy, and intensity of flamenco to live audiences. In June 2025, she was featured in Festival Flamenco 38’s Tablao Edición Especial, performing alongside Spanish artists and representing her training with the National Institute of Flamenco. Her artistic projects also extend beyond the tablao stage. In November 2025, she will premiere Los Que Viven—a collaboration with fellow Yjastros member, Isabella Nuanez, and playwright Erik Ehn—at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in New York City. She will also travel to New York this fall to compete in Flamenco Vivo’s Certamen USA, participating in the professional category “Escenario”. Twenty years after first stepping into the Conservatory of Flamenco Arts, Alderete now teaches there, continuing the tradition that shaped her as an artist. Noelle Encinias - BailaoraNoelle Encinias was born into a family of artists. She is a fifth-generation flamenco dancer, and has studied flamenco with her grandmother Eva, father Joaquin, and aunt Marisol, and ballet with her mother, Deanna. Noelle has studied with a number of important flamenco artists including José Galván, José Maya, Mercedes Amaya “La Winy,” Pastora Galván, Concha Jareño, Lucia Alvarez “La Piñona,” and Olga Pericet, among others.&nbsp; In addition to flamenco, she has studied ballet and modern dance extensively.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

The Daniel Ward Electric Quartet features Daniel on electric and flamenco guitars, John Bartlit on drum-set and percussion, Milo Jaramillo on bass &amp; Chris Ishee on piano and electric keyboards. The musical adventure with these four includes elevated and re-invented jazz standards, Latin jazz, Funk, Soka and fusion Reggae along with a good dose of original music and Flamenco styles. Bring your ears, your dancing shoes and a partner to this one!Expect deep grooves, blistering solos and beautiful melodic ballads, all in a soundscape that can jump anywhere from Pat Metheny style clean to Jeff Beck rock sounds and Flamenco nylon styles. Later on in the evening there will be dance rhythms and vocals too. Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

The Daniel Ward Electric Quartet

The Pat Malone Quartet returns to UNIT B for a fabulous evening of elegant improvisational jazz with a blues heart. Featuring pianist Kevin Zoernig, the deep grooves of Jon Gagan on bass, the dynamic rhythms of Arnaldo Acosta on drums, and Pat Malone on guitar and vocals, this will be an evening of captivating, heartfelt music that moves the soul. Don’t miss this unforgettable live performance!Pat Malone performs with professionalism, versatility and pure energy that captivates and inspires his audiences. Pat has a devoted following in Chicago, Austin and Santa Fe from his live performances, and is a favorite in the studio. Throughout his career, Malone has played with many outstanding musicians, including Pete Christlieb of Steely Dan and Doc Severenson, Bobby Doyle of Blood, Sweat &amp; Tears, Bill Ginn (Famous Blue Raincoat Leonard Cohen, Jennifer Warren), Eric Johnson, Lonnie Mack, Kim Stone (Spyra Gyra), Mitch Watkins, Spencer Starnes, Peter Rowan, John Mills, Junior Brown, Mike Turk, Jimmy Carl Black of Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention, and Kirk Waylum. A disciplined student of music since the age of 9, Pat Malone has studied under an impressive list of great teachers. He completed master classes with Jack Cecchini in Chicago, through whom he conducted workshops with many guitarists including Joe Pass and Joe Diorio. Pat Malone resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico.Kevin Zoernig is a prominent Santa Fe-based musician, composer, producer, and educator, known for his work in contemporary jazz and world music, founding the Contemporary Music Program at the College of Santa Fe (now United World College of the American West), teaching piano, and leading/playing in various bands, with albums like "Blue Z" and collaborations with artists like bassist David Friesen. He's a pianist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist deeply rooted in the Santa Fe music scene, balancing performance with his teaching and recording. Jon Gagan - bass (Ottmar Liebert, Dave Grusin, Christopher Cross, Milt Jackson)Known for his 30+ year association with renowned guitarist Ottmar Liebert, playing bass on over 30 Liebert albums, including RIAA certified gold and platinum and Grammy-nominated titles. Jon has also written numerous string and horn arrangements and scored a full-length string orchestra concert for Liebert.Gagan has performed with Milt Jackson, Eddie Harris, Dave Grusin, Christopher Cross, Big Al Anderson, Nat Adderley, Emily Remler and Warren Vaché, among many others. A prolific composer, Jon has also released a series of solo albums on Liebert's SSRI label, Transit 1-3.Among other side projects are "What The What" (2015) "Electric" (2018), and Still Life (2024). Recent recording work includes bass tracks featured on “Santa Fe Style” by Spanish virtuoso guitarist/singer Juan Jose Alba and “Alone” by the sister duo Carly and Martina. Arnaldo Acosta Originally from the Dominican Republic, has performed with many great jazz and Latin artists including Al Dimeola, Lorenzo Antonio, Sparx, Dimi DiSanti, Café Mocha and Felix Peralta.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

The Pat Malone Quartet

Internationally acclaimed as a mesmerizing live performer, Cary Morin’s soul-stirring voice and jaw-dropping fingerstyle guitar playing have captivated audiences for decades.“Cary is a unique and brilliant player, songwriter and singer. I have huge respect for his style and technique,” says legendary multi-instrumentalist and songwriter David Bromberg. “If you haven’t heard him yet, you should.”Morin’s career catalog fuses the best of American roots music: blues, folk, soul, bluegrass and the timeless and distinctive sounds of the rural countryside, from the Western Plains and Rocky Mountains to the rhythmic melting pot of the deep South. His music has reached millions through prestigious performances at venues like the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center as well as national television and radio programs.&nbsp;He has shared stages with Taj Mahal, Los Lobos and Bonnie Raitt, among countless others, while earning multiple awards including two Indigenous Music Awards for Best Blues CD.Along with his life partner, Celeste Di Iorio, they form the Cary Morin Duo. Celeste has her own history in the world of performance, having been involved in dance, theater, and music for many years.&nbsp;She is a vocalist and a solid rhythm guitarist.&nbsp;Celeste has played and sung with Cary for over 13 years.For more information, visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://CaryMorin.com">CaryMorin.com</a>, and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, BandCamp, Spotify, TikTok, and YouTube. Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

The Cary Morin Duo

Alexandr Misko brings the acoustic guitar into full-band territory, blending melody, harmony, percussion, and bass lines into one vivid fingerstyle performance. Audiences can expect a mix of dazzling technique and warmly musical storytelling, with familiar pop-inspired colors, original compositions, rhythmic surprises, and intimate moments that show just how much sound one guitar can hold. Special guest Forest Bailey rounds out the evening with an opening set that complements Misko’s inventive, acoustic-forward energy.&nbsp;Alex Misko&nbsp;is a modern fingerstyle guitar prodigy who mesmerizes audiences worldwide. From viral videos with over 80 million views to performing at Carnegie Hall and collaborating with Hans Zimmer, his music captivates fans online and at live shows around the globe. Still in his 20s, Misko has gained international recognition with seven albums, a YouTube channel exceeding 1 million subscribers, and performances spanning from America to Japan. Hes known for his innovative Frankenstein Guitar, a one-of-a-kind acoustic instrument featuring a triple detuning system, built-in percussion, and 14 pickups. With a style that blends technical innovation with accessible musicality, Miskos compositions transcend cultural barriers and speak a universal language wherever they are heard.Forest Bailey crafts a unique combination of fingerstyle, tapping and percussive playing that is all his own. Drawing from various influences like Michael Hedges, Andy Mckee, Antoine Dufour, Scale The Summit, Led Zeppelin, Chon, and Covet, each song is a musical journey that further shows what two hands and a guitar can accomplish. He underscores these sonic adventures with an exciting, welcoming and humorous stage presence that exudes every ounce of passion he has for his craft.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Alexandr Misko

Contemporary Blues for a modern world. Grounded in the past, rooted in the present and looking to the future.Russ Green, producer, singer, songwriter and harmonica player is steeped in the past, living in the present and looking towards the future. Predominantly based in blues he has also made the not so surprising foray in to rock. And just as exciting is his having been involved in creating and performing a blues-hip hop fusion.Russ has played and toured extensively across the U.S., Canada, South America and Europe. Both fronting bands and also alongside living legends John Primer and Lurrie Bell both of whom have direct links to the old masters of the blues. Russ also produced a CD for SiriusXM satellite radio personality on B.B. King’s Bluesville, Big Llou Johnson. That CD won a Blues Music Award for Best New Artist in 2013. Russ Green’s CD titled City Soul was selected as one of DownBeat Magazine’s Best of 2018. City Soul was also selected as one of Living Blues Magazine’s Best of the Decade.All of these experiences have made Russ Green something unique. A voice like no other, songwriting that pushes the envelope of what is the norm and harmonica playing that goes beyond the boundaries and with hints of Hendrix. If life experience makes the man, then this man is made! An arresting storyteller, certainly authentic and certainly a modern take on a classic vibe.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Russ Green

Join us for a unique evening with Jono Manson, and an exceptional band of New Mexico's leading musicians who are also his long-time friends and collaborators.Jono Manson is an internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, and master storyteller whose career spans over five decades. From the dive bars of New York City to the stage at Madison Square Garden and beyond, Manson has built an extraordinary life in music as a performer, producer, and audio engineer. His diverse, genre-bending work draws on roots, rock, soul, pop, and country traditions, often delivered with humor and always with honest conviction. Jono comes from a family full of creative people. His mother was a principal dancer for the Martha Graham company and his cousins are filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen, so it's not surprising that he formed his first all-original band at the age of seven, and never looked back. Starting his professional journey in the 1970s, Manson became a central figure in the NYC underground scene. His band, Joey Miserable and The Worms, was credited by The New York Times as "local heroes" who influenced and mentored a generation of young musicians, including the likes of Joan Osborne, who hailed them as “master entertainers” who “always had the crowds eating out of their hands.” From the beginning, Manson learned his craft through interactions with other musicians rather than through formal training, and to this day his collaborative spirit remains legendary. He has shared the stage with Pete Seeger, backed Bo Diddley, and maintained a long-standing creative partnership with John Popper of Blues Traveler. From writing and producing projects for American Idol finalist Crystal Bowersox, to travelling to Pakistan as part of his ongoing collaboration with Sindhi sufi/rock stars The Sketches, to producing albums for Italian rockers The Gang, to writing music for a Kevin Cosner film and collaborating with KT Tunstall, Manson continues the work of an inspired artist determined to forge his legacy one song at a time. Throughout his career, he has amassed an impressive discography of major label and indie releases across three continents. Based in Santa Fe, NM since 1992, he is the founder and chief engineer of "The Kitchen Sink" recording studio. A seven-time "Producer of the Year" recipient at the New Mexico Music Awards, Manson has nurtured projects for Grammy winners and local artists alike, and has collaborated with Tom Paxton, Warren Haynes, Eliza Gilkyson, Amanda Palmer, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Tim Grimm, T Bone Burnette, David Berkeley, Tom Russell, Gary Nicholson, Edoardo Bennato, The Mother Hips, The Limeliters, and the list goes on. He has done all of this while continuing to record and perform his own music, far and wide.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUMyN2t0LdZYCCiho7XEubtFsH371_oapgpSWX1UQZyTTMIw/viewform">Reservations</a> highly recommended after purchasing tickets.

Jono Manson and Friends

Nosotros has been drawing music lovers to their distinctive Latin groove for over 30 years. What began as a guitar trio in 1994, quickly took on a life of its own, becoming something that no one could have predicted, including one of the most recognizable and original Latin bands in the Southwest United States.The band’s remarkable evolution over the years - taking on new members and leadership along the way - has resulted in the 10-piece Latin music powerhouse it is today. The group seamlessly combines a myriad of Latin rhythms with elements of rock, salsa, jazz and cumbia creating an innovative and imaginative Latin sound that is, unique, undefinable and unmistakably Nosotros.Nosotros has been invited to perform on bills with some of the biggest acts in music and has appeared at the legendary San Jose Jazz and Telluride Jazz Festivals. NPR's venerable Alt-Latino program has twice featured the band. Along with a plethora New Mexico Music Awards, they were awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the organization in 2022, the first time ever given to a group. They have also twice been named winners in the prestigious John Lennon Songwriting Contest.2024 saw the release of two Nosotros songs and videos, the topical, timely, funky and fun, “Mentiras”, featuring Las Cafeteras' Daniel French and “#esperanza”, a salsa influenced and inspirational song about hanging on to hope even it the darkest of times. Both tracks produced by 3 time GRAMMY winner Raul Pacheco of Ozomatli.Nosotros continues to astound audiences to this day, wherever they perform. They have become festival favorites and have shared stages with the likes of Etta James, Gypsy Kings, Los Lobos, The Wailers, Roy Hargrove, Los Lonely Boys, Joan Osborne, Ozomatli, Las Cafeteras, Flor de Toloache, Grupo Fantasma, Victor Wooten, Dave Mason, Making Movies and many more. And, importantly, their new music continues to be relevant, reflecting our ever-changing world. It also continues to be vibrant, fun and, yes, undefinable. Undeniably “felt in the pit our souls”.Doors open at 5:30 pm for dinner, wine and craft cocktails. Showtime is 7:00 pm.

Nosotros

Honduran-born, Santa Fe–based singer-songwriter and actress Nohelia Sosa blends her Latin roots with soulful vocals and a flair for dramatic storytelling.Her artistic journey includes appearances on La Academia USA and Dancing with the Stars Honduras, her debut album Deseo Inexplicable, and her work as the voice of Nohe &amp; Sus Santos.On December 12 at Unit B, Nohelia joins the incredible musicians of Nosotros and special guests for a celebration spanning three albums of original music. Moving from intimate acoustic arrangements to the energy of a full electric band, this two-hour musical journey brings together heartfelt ballads, theatrical moments, and dance-worthy Latin rhythms—a vibrant celebration of her Latinx identity and artistic evolution.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUMyN2t0LdZYCCiho7XEubtFsH371_oapgpSWX1UQZyTTMIw/viewform">Reservations</a> highly recommended after purchasing tickets.

Nohelia Sosa

Join award winning Entourage Jazz for “A Swingin’ Christmas” featuring vocalist Emerson Corley and bandmates:- Todd Lowry (Piano)- Lee Taylor (Sax)- Paul Gonzales (Trumpet)- Micah Hood (Trombone)- Maren Hatch (Bass)- John Bartlit (Drums)and guest guitarist, Jamie HarrisonThe band will swing you into the season with your Christmas favorites in classic EJAZZ style!Since 2009, Entourage Jazz has captivated New Mexico audiences with their stylish performances and timeless sound. Beloved by jazz enthusiasts across the state, the band has been consistently recognized for excellence, earning titles such as “Best of the City – Best Local Band” by Albuquerque the Magazine (2022) and “Albuquerque’s Best Jazz Band” by the Weekly Alibi Best of Burque Music Showcase (2019). They’ve also been celebrated for standout performances, including “Best Performance” at the New Mexico Jazz Workshop’s Jazz Under the Stars (2018) and “Best Album” for their holiday recording Entourage Jazz Wishes You a Cool Yule.Vocalist Emerson Corley, a Louisiana native, has twice received the New Mexico Music Award for “Best Vocal Performance” (2019, 2022), while the band has also been honored with awards for “Best Instrumental” (2016, 2021) and “Best Route 66 Cover Song” (2024). Entourage Jazz has been a Top 5 Best of the City honoree for five consecutive years (2019–2024), cementing their reputation as one of Albuquerque’s most dynamic ensembles.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Entourage Jazz

James Raymond is the son of rock icon David Crosby of Crosby, Stills &amp; Nash, with Jon Gagan on bass and Steve DiStanislao on drums. Raymond has toured extensively as a pianist for his father, co-writing songs and producing five Crosby albums. Jon Gagan is one of the most prolific bass players and audio engineers in Santa Fe, and Mark Clark is one of the most legendary drummers in New Mexico.Unit B is thrilled to welcome you and your family to a heartwarming winter solstice evening, where they'll perform the&nbsp;entire classic A Charlie Brown Christmas by Vince Gribaldi plus new arrangements of jazz favorites.Drinks to include cocoa for the young ones and mulled wine for the older ones, as well as a full dinner menu.

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Unit B is thrilled to add this second afternoon performance by this incredible trio plus a full high tea included in one price. All ages are welcome.Enjoy towers of tea sandwiches, scones, tea breads and pastries plus the incredible music of James Raymond on piano, Jon Gagan on bass and Mark Clark on drums playing Vince Guaraldi's "A Charlie Brown Christmas"and other favorites.James Raymond is the son of rock icon David Crosby of Crosby, Stills &amp; Nash, and toured extensively as a pianist for his father, co-writing and producing five Crosby albums. Jon Gagan is one of the most prolific bass players and audio engineers in Santa Fe, and Mark Clark is one of the most legendary drummers on the New Mexico scene.Included drinks include tea, coffee and fabulous hot chocolate. A cash bar is available as well with mulled wine, raspberry champagne, Irish coffee and other delights.Tea starts at 3 PM and showtime is 4:00 PM!

Charlie Brown High Tea

Ring in the New Year in style at Unit B with legendary tenor saxophonist Doug Lawrence and the soulful voice of Hillary Smith. Enjoy an evening of extraordinary music, a four-course prix fixe dinner, fine wines, craft cocktails and champagne.Grammy Award winner Doug Lawrence has performed around the world, from Carnegie Hall to Tokyo, and for six U.S. presidents. The featured tenor saxophone soloist with the Count Basie Orchestra, he brings a rich, expressive sound steeped in swing and blues.Hillary Smith’s evocative voice and magnetic stage presence have made her one of New Mexico’s most cherished performers. Joining them are Bob Fox on piano, Gordie Johnson on bass and John Trentacosta on drums.The evening takes its inspiration from Harlem’s legendary Savoy Ballroom, where music, dancing and elegance brought people together across racial lines from 1926 to 1958.Suggested attire: Black tie optionalHOURS: 5:30–10:00 pm Doors open at 5:30 pm for dinner, wine and craft cocktails. The music begins at 7:30 pm, and we’ll conclude the evening just after the New York City ball drop at 10:00 pm, Santa Fe time.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUMyN2t0LdZYCCiho7XEubtFsH371_oapgpSWX1UQZyTTMIw/viewform">Reservations are strongly recommended.</a>DINNER: $85 per guest | Optional wine pairing: $45Please note: Your ticket covers admission to the performance only. The evening features a prix fixe dinner ($85 per guest), billed separately and payable on site, along with beverages and gratuity. Our regular à la carte menu will not be served.By purchasing a ticket, you agree to the prix fixe dinner requirement of one dinner per person.NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER MENU · $85 PER GUESTWELCOMEBLACK-EYED PEA VOL-AU-VENT Black-eyed pea salad with cheddar, chive and Chimayó chile oilFIRST COURSE · CHOICE OF ONEWINTER SQUASH BISQUE Kabocha and butternut squash, brown butter, crispy sage, crème fraîche and herb oilWINTER GREENS &amp; PEAR SALAD Baby kale, arugula, poached pear, candied pecans, local blue cheese and champagne vinaigretteENTRÉE · CHOICE OF ONENEW YORK STRIP STEAK Red chile demi-glace, pomme purée, charred scallions and roasted mushroomsPAN-SEARED HALIBUT Squash and turnip velouté, crispy pancetta, ancho–lime brown butter and microgreensWILD MUSHROOM &amp; TRUFFLE PAPPARDELLE Parmesan, charred leeks, arugula and Burgundy truffleDESSERT · CHOICE OF ONECHOCOLATE JAZZ CAKE Layers of chocolate sponge, espresso buttercream and dark chocolate ganacheCHAMPAGNE PANNA COTTA Fresh berries, vanilla bean and sparkling wine geléeCITRUS &amp; OLIVE OIL CAKE Orange-rosemary olive oil cake, pistachios, pomegranate and candied orangeMenu subject to change based on seasonal availability.

Hillary Smith & Doug Lawrence - New Year's Eve Gala

Neptune is the latest musical endeavor from frequent collaborators Jon Gagan and Holly Mead. The group features both new and time-tested compositions by the two musicians and made its Unit B debut in June of 2026 in what was an exciting and lovely evening of composition-centric jazz.Rounding out the group are Jeremy Harris on tenor sax, and Robby Rothschild on percussion. Gagan and Rothschild are known collectively as the rhythm section not only for Ottmar Liebert, but for Round Mountain and the popular eccentric jazz funk trio What The What as well.Joining Neptune for this evening will be special guest J.Q. Whitcomb on trumpet!&nbsp;J.Q. holds a BM in jazz performance from Oberlin University as well as a Master's in jazz performance from Julliard. While at Oberlin, he studied trumpet with Marcus Belgrave and Kenny Davis. After receiving his bachelor's degree, J.Q. relocated to Shanghai, China, where he worked steadily for 8 years as a jazz artist and educator. He was featured as a guest artist with internationally-acclaimed jazz artists Sinne Eeg and Martin Schack quartet on a tour of Denmark. He also performed at the Copenhagen Jazz festival in 2008 and 2011, as well as the 2011 Ribe Jazz festival. In 2016, J.Q. was commisioned by The New Mexico Jazz Workshop to compose a piece for their 40th anniversary. He has two albums as a leader: Airports, and Tales Of Enchantment.Jon Gagan is known for his 30+ year association with renowned guitarist Ottmar Liebert, playing bass on over 30 Liebert albums, including RIAA-certified gold and platinum and Grammy-nominated titles. Jon has also written numerous string and horn arrangements and scored a full-length string orchestra concert for Liebert.Gagan has performed with Milt Jackson, Eddie Harris, Dave Grusin, Christopher Cross, Big Al Anderson, Nat Adderley, Emily Remler, Mose Allison, and Warren Vaché, among many others. A prolific composer, Jon has also released a series of solo albums on Liebert's SSRI label, Transit 1-3. Among other side projects are "What The What" (2015), "Electric" (2018), and Still Life (2024). Recent recording work includes bass tracks featured on “Santa Fe Style” by Spanish virtuoso guitarist/singer Juan Jose Alba and “Alone” by the sister duo Carly and Martina.Holly Mead is a composer, pianist, and recording artist whose music flows from the heart of Santa Fe, NM. Holly’s work has been featured at Lincoln Center with Pop-Up Magazine, Pixar Animation Studios, the San Francisco International Film Festival, the Bay Area International Children's Film Festival, Aeolian Hall in London, the Taikang Cultural Center in Tainan, and National Taiwan University, among others.Holly holds a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from DePaul University and a Specialist Certificate in Producing Music for Film and Games from Berklee College of Music—and she recently completed a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Music Studies at Berklee in 2025.Jeremy Harris is originally from the South Island of New Zealand. Jeremy studied saxophone and composition and performed throughout New Zealand with local touring musicians before moving to the United States in 2015. He moved to New Mexico two years ago and is a rising star on the Santa Fe/Albuquerque scene.Robby Rothschild on percussion has studied many forms of music with teachers all over the world and earned a master's degree in composition from UNM. He performs regularly with Ottmar Liebert, What The What, and Round Mountain, the inimitable world/folk duo he formed with his brother Char. Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Neptune

BRANDEN &amp; JAMES return to Santa Fe, New Mexico with special guest Effie Passero for a musical thrill-ride of pop, rock, classical, mash-ups and stories from the heart. Appearing as the new trio CelloVoci, they will dazzle you with their thrilling arrangements and musical prowess. They'll feature several excerpts from their recent appearance at Carnegie Hall. Branden &amp; James, joined by the incredible vocalist and American Idol contestant, Effie Passero, will bring an unforgettable evening of music to Unit B.The soulful timbre&nbsp;of James's cello combined with Branden's emotional and powerful vocals has already created a sound that leaves audiences around the world feeling moved and inspired. Now with Effie Passero, one of the most thrilling classically trained vocalists on any stage, this trio is sure to create a magical evening.Australian cellist James, began creating arrangements of familiar tunes that make you listen as you've never heard them before.Branden, a former finalist on America’s Got Talent &amp; resident tenor at The Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and Los Angeles Opera; recently penned a memoir entitled, Lyrics of My Life which entered Amazon Books new releases at #9.Effie is a classically trained opera singer who performs in many genres, including singing "Barracuda" by Heart as an American Idol finalist. She has been singing since she was a toddler and now sings internationally.Branden &amp; James have been touring around the world with their innovative, classically inspired pop songs, and undeniable charm and with, and now combined with Effie, we are thrilled to have this trio again on the Unit B stage.In 2021, BRANDEN &amp; JAMES released their first Christmas Album, "A Christmas Gift".Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Branden & James with Effie Passero

Spend an unforgettable evening exploring blues, R&amp;B, and soul through a modern lens with Michael Matison, one of New Mexico’s most soulful and engaging vocalists. Known for his powerful yet rich voice and natural stage presence, Michael creates a concert experience built on emotion, storytelling, and a genuine connection with the audience.Throughout the evening, Michael will honor the legendary voices of blues, soul, and R&amp;B while bringing his own interpretation to the music. The show will draw from icons such as B.B. King, Otis Redding, Bobby “Blue” Bland, Sam Cooke, and Sam &amp; Dave, along with modern artists including Marcus King, the Tedeschi Trucks Band, Allen Stone, Leon Bridges and Gary Clark Jr. From slow-burning blues and heartfelt soul ballads to classic R&amp;B, roots rock, Americana, and upbeat crowd favorites, every song reflects a deep respect for the artists who helped shape American music.Joining Michael is Santa Fe’s own Tiho Dimitrov, an accomplished guitarist, singer-songwriter, and composer. Following the release of his album Sleepless Nights, Tiho continues to gain recognition for his inventive musicianship and genre-blending style. Drawing from jazz, blues, world music, and contemporary influences, he brings creativity, range, and spontaneity to the stage.Brant Leeper, a touring blues veteran, adds soulful keyboard work and a strong musical presence. Known throughout New Mexico and beyond, Brant blends blues, funk, and R&amp;B with tasteful improvisation and a sharp instinct for serving the song. Leeper has toured world renowned artists such as with Coco Montoya and W.C. Clark.&nbsp;The rhythm section features Artha Meadors on bass and Mark Clark on drums. Artha, one of New Mexico’s premier bassists, brings decades of experience, a deep pocket, and steady musical command. Mark is one of the state’s most respected drummers, recognized for his precision, versatility, and ability to drive the music without overpowering it. Clark is also a singer-songwriter and composer.&nbsp;On rhythm guitar, Jim Casey completes the lineup with expressive phrasing, thoughtful improvisation, and a strong command of blues, roots music, rock, and Americana. Casey spent four decades as the lead guitarist for the Texas based touring group The Buster Brown Band.&nbsp;Together, these artists blend the timeless sounds of blues, soul, and R&amp;B with a fresh, modern edge they call Future Soul! Expect memorable songs, powerful vocals, exceptional musicianship, and plenty of opportunities to listen, move, and dance.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Future Soul: Michael Matison with Tiho Dimitrov and Brant Leeper

Fasten your seatbelts!&nbsp;Soul, blues, and boogie with two New Mexico Hall of Famers. Chris Dracup’s popular “Funk of the West” packs venues across the state. Hillary Smith&nbsp;is standing room only where ever she performs. Hillary&nbsp;and Dracup have written, recorded and performed for over 20 years together. The kinship of chemistry between these two dynamos will evoke something between Saturday night revelry and Sunday morning redemption. This will sell out quickly! Don’t miss this rare performance. Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Hillary Smith, Chris Dracup and Funk of the West

“It’s like the guitar has been given free rein to play itself!” French acoustic guitar virtuoso, vocalist, and composer Pierre Bensusan, surnamed “Mister DADGAD”, has taken his unique sound to all corners of the globe.Winner of the Independent Music Award&nbsp;for his triple live album "Encore", voted&nbsp;Best World Music Guitarist&nbsp;by Guitar Player Magazine readers’ Poll,&nbsp;winner of the Rose d’Or&nbsp;at the&nbsp;Montreux Festival&nbsp;for his debut album, Pierre is recognized as one of the greatest guitar players of the 21st century.When Michael Hedges titles one of his compositions “Bensusan”, you know that the inspiration behind it must be special, and Pierre Bensusan certainly is. Guitarists from Leo Kottke to Larry Corryel, to Tuck Andress, Tommy Emmanuel, Mark Knopfler, Andrew York, Andy Timmons, Pat Metheny, and Steve Lukather… have sung his praises, and Steve Vai released three Bensusan albums on his label Favored Nations. And it's not just guitarists who are so inspired by Pierre's music, as a recent studio collaboration with him on Donny Osmond’s latest album “Start Again” goes to show.If World Music means the fusion of traditional, contemporary, jazz, classical, and pop music, then Bensusan is one of the most eloquent World Music musicians of our time. A pianist in his beginnings, then self-taught on the guitar, the originality of his style makes him one of today’s greatest guitarists and composers for the instrument. Also called “The Prince of DADGAD”, his story is far from trivial, and it is on stage that this artist has earned his stripes: among others, the Rose d'Or of the Montreux Festival, and being elected Best Guitarist of World Music by the readers of Guitar Player Magazine! His triple album "Encore" won the Grand Prix at the Independent Music Awards in the Best Live Album category... Since his first performances in 1974 in France, the guitarist has sold half a million albums and given thousands of concerts around the globe, both solo and through numerous collaborations.Pierre Bensusan is an adventurer of unusual lands. His music is an intimate and orchestral hymn, a solo crossing on a multi-shell Lowden guitar subjected to the natural elements with sound molecules and finger pulp on an ebony fingerboard for open tuning - a unique and transparent technique, under the fingers of an adventurous pilgrim. Photo&nbsp;Credit: Luke RichardsonDinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Pierre Bensusan

Zivi + Scott Hirsch share the stage for a special evening on their Passenger Tour, each performing a full set with the same backing band. Blending indie rock, dreamlike textures, and atmospheric arrangements, the night moves seamlessly between two distinct songwriting voices connected by a shared musical chemistry. From intimate moments to groove-driven songs, audiences can expect a listening-room experience that celebrates thoughtful songwriting, rich arrangements, and the spirit of collaboration.Zivi is a Los Angeles and Santa Fe-based songwriter and producer whose music blends indie rock, dream pop, and psychedelic folk. His songs pair nostalgic melodies and introspective lyrics with warm guitar tones, hazy atmospheres, and evolving arrangements. Following the release of his debut album Lost in Love, Zivi has brought his immersive live show to stages alongside artists including Geese, Phantom Planet, Mikaela Davis, Valley Queen, and Balthvs. As both a songwriter and producer, he explores the space between intimate storytelling, experimental textures, and the expansive possibilities of live performance.Scott Hirsch is a songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist whose work bridges indie, folk, and experimental music. A founding member of Hiss Golden Messenger and The Court &amp; Spark, Hirsch has built a respected career as both a recording artist and a sought-after producer and engineer. His production work has earned critical acclaim, including a Grammy nomination, while his solo recordings showcase his distinctive approach to songwriting, atmosphere, and groove. Across his work as a producer and artist, Hirsch brings a deep understanding of arrangement, texture, and the emotional power of a great song.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Zivi + Scott Hirsch

Hillary Smith sings throwback and modern jazz, invoking love and longing in a heartfelt tribute to her favorite female artists: Billie Holiday, Nancy Wilson, Jo Stafford, Rene Marie, Dianne Reeves &amp; many more. Hillary is backed by this collection of world class and award winning artists. At the piano, John Rangel, bassist Gordy Johnson, Alex Murzyn on sax and David Flores behind the traps.Settle in for an evening of torch sings, rich in remembrance, hope, and if you have been to Hillary’s performances… a whole lot of sass!Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Hillary Smith Jazz Quintet

Nacha's music is an expression of her curiosity, her varied experience and restless passion for living. It refuses to fit neatly into any one genre, fearlessly drawing on a wide range of influences to expand the definition of Latin music. Yet filtered through her powerful voice, these various threads come together in a single unified expression. Accompanied by guitarist Ross Hamlin and percussionist&nbsp;Michael Chavez. Expect to be moved! <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.nachamendez.com">Nacha Mendez</a>, Gila Apache and Chicana, discovered her love for music at an early age. A nationally acclaimed singer and composer, she has been honored with a National Endowment for the Arts Award and the New Mexico Platinum Lifetime Achievement Award. As Executive Director of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.nachamendezscholarship.com">Nacha Mendez Music Scholarship</a>, she empowers young girls across New&nbsp; Mexico through scholarships, music education, and mentorship. Guitarist Ross Hamlin is originally from Minneapolis and graduated from Berklee College of Music in 1996. Since moving to Santa Fe in 2004 he’s been teaching privately full time and involved with numerous eclectic projects encompassing several different genres. Percussionist Michael Chavez&nbsp;has been a professional musician for 35 years. He has toured and recorded with grammy nominated artist Ottmar Liebert and Luna Negra.&nbsp;Currently he works as a music educator at St. Michael’s High School. He is also a member of Arts For Life, a Santa Fe youth Symphony mentorship program that works with music students from several Santa Fe public schools. Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

The Nacha Mendez Trio

Direct from Taiwan, Feng E redefines the ukulele with a rock show of epic proportions. A prodigy from the age of four and a viral YouTube sensation by age ten, Feng E presents incredible arrangements of modern hits alongside his own remarkable compositions. His virtuosity is apparent from the very first pluck of the strings, delivering a performance that is both technically astonishing and wildly entertaining. This is not a show you want to miss. It is unforgettable.Born in 2007, Feng E first rose to international fame in 2018 when a video of him performing Tommy Emmanuel’s arrangement of Mason Williams’ “Classical Gas” on the ukulele in a Taipei park went viral worldwide. The performance eventually led to live appearances with Tommy Emmanuel himself in both Taiwan and Hong Kong.Following the viral success, Feng E was invited to perform on The Ellen DeGeneres Show for a global audience. He appeared on the show twice, in 2018 and 2019, with each appearance garnering more than 2.3 million views online. In 2020, he advanced to the quarter-finals of America’s Got Talent. Today, his largest social media audience is in the United States.Feng E has become a major star in the world of ukulele music, performing and winning competitions internationally in Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, China, and Hawaii. On Asia’s Got Talent in 2017, he was the only competitor to receive the Golden Buzzer from producer David Foster.To date, Feng E has mastered five musical instruments, beginning with piano at the age of four, and has composed numerous original works. His popularity continues to soar through his inventive ukulele covers of popular music, earning him more than 768K YouTube subscribers and millions upon millions of views worldwide. His expert musicianship and joyful, fearless approach to performance have captured the attention and admiration of audiences and major artists across the globe.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

FENG E

An evening of sheer&nbsp;entertainment with the incomparable Charles Tichenor performing showtunes, pop songs and classical music on piano and vocals plus the fabulous Tommy Baumann on percussion.Charles Tichenor is known throughout the land as a&nbsp; piano/vocalist, playwright, director, author and political activist.&nbsp;Tommy Baumann is a native of New Jersey and newcomer to Santa Fe.&nbsp;This will be a delightful&nbsp;evening at Unit B. Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Charles Tichenor Piano Cabaret

Scott Jarrett and Natural Intelligence bring an evening of exceptional musicianship and original songwriting, blending elements of rock, folk, jazz, and Americana into a deeply personal and engaging performance. Joined by bassist Marco Topo and drummer Joseph Porter, Scott Jarrett will perform selections from his three acclaimed albums—Without Rhyme or Reason, The Gift of Thirst, and Aperçu—along with a few favorite cover songs. Audiences will also have the rare opportunity to hear several brand-new compositions that have never before been recorded.Scott Jarrett has enjoyed a remarkable career spanning more than five decades. A singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, recording engineer, and educator, he began performing professionally at just 14 years old. He has toured with East Coast bands, worked with national Broadway touring productions, and served as Music Director during the final years of the Broadway production of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. His debut album, Without Rhyme or Reason, was produced by Grammy-winning producers Dave Grusin and Larry Rosen for GRP/Arista Records, followed by two independently produced albums that further showcase his distinctive songwriting voice.Born into one of America's most accomplished musical families—including his brother, world-renowned jazz pianist Keith Jarrett—Scott has forged an impressive career entirely on his own merits. As a studio musician, producer, and engineer, he worked extensively in Nashville, recording with legendary artists including Willie Nelson and Riders in the Sky, while also producing albums across the singer-songwriter, jazz, acoustic, and classical genres. More recently, he has engineered and produced recordings for artists including Susan Clark, Hidden Whale, Arlen Asher, and Doug Lawrence of the Count Basie Orchestra.Beyond the studio and stage, Jarrett has spent more than 30 years mentoring the next generation of musicians and audio professionals. He has taught Music Technology at institutions including Full Sail Center for the Recording Arts, McNally Smith College of Music—where he served as Head of the Recording Department for eight years—Thunderbird Recording School, and Santa Fe University of Art and Design.Whether performing on guitar, piano, bass, mandolin, hand percussion, or vocals, Scott Jarrett brings decades of artistry and experience to every performance. With the outstanding rhythm section of Marco Topo and Joseph Porter, Scott Jarrett and Natural Intelligence promise an intimate evening of heartfelt songwriting, masterful musicianship, and the debut of new works that audiences will hear for the very first time.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Scott Jarrett and Natural Intelligence

Chris Dracup is a lifelong New Mexico songwriter, guitarist, performer and true original. Inducted into the New Mexico music Hall of Fame in 2024. Known for his soulful vocal style and masterful guitar performances he draws from a wide range of musical styles – the Blues being his home base. His bottleneck slide playing evokes thesouthern delta tradition and his unique electric blues style is steeped in the classic Texas and Chicago tones. His original songwriting and regular performance schedule have garnered him critical and popular acclaim, earning him an enduring Southwestern fan base. For over four decades he has been active as both a solo artist and as lead guitarist and vocalist with some of New Mexico’s top live bands including The Muttz, The Rattlecats, and Soul Kitchen.His most recent project – Chris Dracup: Funk of the West artfully combines American funk and blues with Afro pop style percussion – keenly orchestrated with the dance floor in mind! The group prominently features West Mali djembe and percussion virtuoso Malé Fainke as well as Chicago blues veteran Melvin Crisp on drums, New Mexico top tier bassist Jose Romero, standout saxophonist Lee Taylor and B-3 organ master and internationally touring keyboardist Brant Leeper.Dracup has been a featured performer at some of the region's top music festivals including SXSW, Telluride Blues and Brews, Silver City and Bernalillo Blues Festivals, Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, and is a regular performer at the Albuquerque Summerfest live music series. He also produces the “Enchantment Guitars Blues Under The Stars” summer concert series at the Albuquerque Museum amphitheater, in conjunction with the New Mexico Jazz Workshop.Over his career he has shared the stage with many of the music world's top names. Including opening shows for Taj Mahal, Charlie Musselwhite, Sonny Landreth, Chris Duarte, Johnny Winter, Tab Benoit, Johnny Lang, Joe Walsh, The Kinks, Toots and the Maytals, The Wailers, Shuggie Otis, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, Richard Thompson, LeonRussell, The Frank Chewiwie Orchestra, Tori Amos, the Average White Band, George Clinton, and many more...Voted multiple years:"Best Musician" or "Best Solo act" by the Local IQ magazine"Best Blues Artist" by the Weekly Alibi“Top 5 musicians” “Best Vocalist” in Albuquerque the Magazine.“Dracup has a knack for hitting the blue notes others only dream of...” – Weekly Alibi“.... a Bluesmans blues man....” – The Albuquerque JournalFor more information, event booking, music downloads and performance schedule please visit:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.chrisdracup.com">www.chrisdracup.com</a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/chris.dracup">www.facebook.com/chris.dracup</a> Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Chris Dracup

We are thrilled to welcome the Bob Fox Trio to the Unit B stage, stepping in for the cancelled Fred Hersch show. The Bob Fox Trio is one of Santa Fe's most beloved and long standing jazz bands, featuring Bob Fox on piano, John Trentacosta on drums and Gordon Johnson on bass. This talented trio creates magic fabulous improvs and togetherness.Please note that if you have tickets for Fred Hersh, you will receive a full refund from the Santa Fe Music Collective. You will need to purchase new tickets for the new performance with the Bob Fox Trio by clicking the button above.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

The Bob Fox Trio

Cabaret Flamenco, presented by the National Institute of Flamenco, invites audiences to experience flamenco in one of its most traditional and intimate settings: the tablao. Rooted in the historic café cantante tradition of Spain, a tablao is designed to bring audiences close to the artists, where the rhythm of the footwork, the emotion of the singing, and the dialogue between musicians and dancers can be felt up close. These spaces are known for their spontaneity, energy, and deep connection between performers and audience. At Unit B in Santa Fe, local flamenco artists and members of Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company come together for an evening of live dance, guitar, and cante in an immersive, close-up setting that captures the raw power and immediacy of flamenco tradition. No two performances are ever exactly the same.Line-up (varies each performance)Vicente Griego - CantaorVicente Grigeo, who hails from Dixon/Embudo, NM, has devoted his life to the study of Cante Flamenco, the art of flamenco singing. In 1992, Vicente began touring the US, Canada, and Latin America with the Jose Greco II Flamenco Dance Company, where he was mentored by Caño Roto singer Alfonso Gabarri “El Veneno” of Madrid, Spain. Vicente sings and teaches for the National Institute of Flamenco and sings year-round with Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company. Vicente remains a pupil of renowned flamenco artist Chuscales from Granada, Spain. “Vicente Griego 'El Cartucho' is striking for his deep, sonorous wails that seem to come from a cavern, someplace deep within his soul.” -- Anna Poplawska, Chicago Artist’s NewsMario Febres - GuitarristaMario Febres was introduced to the art of flamenco guitar in 2000. In 2001, he moved to New Mexico to study music at the College of Santa Fe earning a Bachelor of the Arts degree. During his junior year of college, Mario traveled to Spain for a year of intense study.&nbsp; In the fall of 2006, he became a part of Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company.&nbsp; Mario began teaching at TANM in 2010 and today, is the head of the Music Department.&nbsp; He continues to work with the Yjastros Company where he can be an example to his students as a professional musician in the community as well as a full time educator.Estevan Pacheco - GuitarristaEstevan Pacheco, a native of New Mexico, began playing guitar at age 13. Estevan studied Flamenco guitar with Ricardo Anglada, Mario Febres, John Truitt, and Calvin Hazen through Tierra Adentro de Nuevo México and the National Institute of Flamenco. He regularly performs with the National Institute of Flamenco at the Flamenco Tablao in Hotel Albuquerque and at El Farol in Santa Fe. In 2023 he graduated from the University of New Mexico with a BA in performance guitar.Carlos Menchaca - BailaorCarlos Menchaca is a Chicano dancer and choreographer who blends the traditional and avant-garde, he strives to defy gender norms and convention in flamenco while venerating its history. Carlos has had the honor of studying and performing with an array of some of the most renowned flamenco artists.&nbsp; Aside from his work as a solo performer, Carlos has toured internationally with such companies as Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca, Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company, and Flamenco Arts International. He has performed in Sölden, Austria; Managua, Nicaragua, The United Arab Emirates, The Chan Centre for Performing Arts (Vancouver, Canada), The Z Space (San Francisco, CA), and both The Joyce Theater and Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater in New York City. In 2023, Carlos broke barriers performing as principal dancer with Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company’s Xicano Power at the Festival de Jerez (Spain), the first U.S.-based company to be featured at the esteemed festival. Most recently, Carlos was selected by the city of Albuquerque’s Urban Enhancement Trust Fund to choreograph a series of works focusing on the collaboration between local, intergenerational artists. Carlos has also been a passionate faculty member of the Conservatory of Flamenco Arts since 2007 and is regularly invited to teach and choreograph for other schools and ensembles around the United States.Kayla Lyall - BailaoraKayla Lyall began dancing as a child with Eva Encinias in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She became infatuated with the artform, studying in Sevilla in 2008, and winning the Concurso Nacional del Flamenco in 2005 and 2011. With her masters in education, Kayla worked at Tierra Adentro of New Mexico from 2011-2022, where she established a flamenco focus program, choreographing and training high-school students in flamenco dance. She began teaching at the National Institute of Flamenco in 2005, and continues to teach all levels and ages, co-directing and choreographing for the institute's pre-professional training company. Kayla continues to work throughout the United States as a solo performer and teacher. Currently, Kayla is a principal dancer of "Yjastros" in Albuquerque, New Mexico, performs regularly at Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque, and is pursuing her masters in dance at the University of New Mexico.Andrea Lozano - BailaoraAndrea M. Lozano, 29, is a flamenco dancer and senior company member with Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company. She began dancing at the age of three and studied under Cristina Greco until 18, when she moved to Albuquerque to pursue her career in flamenco. Andrea earned her BA in Dance with a concentration in Flamenco at the University of New Mexico, where she trained under the Encinias family as well as an array of visiting guest artists from Spain. As a performer, Andrea works regularly at Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque and El Farol in Santa Fe, in addition to her work with Yjastros and a collaborative ensemble Spanish Broom. Career highlights include performing with Yjastros at the Festival de Jerez in 2021—the first U.S. company ever invited to study at the prestigious festival—as well as appearing in a Red Bull–sponsored production in Austria in 2017. In addition to performing, Andrea is an adjunct faculty member at the University of New Mexico and teaches at the Conservatory of Flamenco Arts, where she continues to share her artistry with the next generation of dancers.Isabella Nuanez - Bailaora​I​sabella Nuanez was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico where ​s​he began dancing at the National Institute of Flamenco when ​s​he was 3 years old and continued my study of flamenco dance and music at the charter school, Tierra Adentro of New Mexico. After graduating in 2020, ​N​uanez went on to study Flamenco at the University of New Mexico which is home to the only dance program with a Bachelor of Arts with a Flamenco concentration. ​S​he joined the professional performing ​dance company​, Yjastros​, at the beginning of the 25th season, in the fall of 2024. In this special community of artists and educators, ​N​uanez was given the path to rigorously and wholeheartedly pursue dance which has shaped ​h​er life and enriched me in my creative endeavors. ​S​She now ha​s the privilege to share the joy of flamenco with New Mexicans of all ages through teaching and performance​s!Isabella Alderete - BailaoraIsabella Alderete is a flamenco dancer from Albuquerque, New Mexico. She began her training at age five at the Conservatory of Flamenco Arts, later performing with the National Institute of Flamenco’s student companies, Niños and Teeños. Flamenco became the foundation of her life, guiding her to earn a B.A. in Dance with a flamenco concentration at the University of New Mexico—the only flamenco degree program in the world. At UNM, she refined her technique, choreography, and pedagogy while studying with esteemed local artists and internationally acclaimed Spanish guest artists through the National Institute of Flamenco’s Guest Artist Line. Alderete is currently a corps member of Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company, where she made her debut in 2024. Alongside her work with the company, she performs regularly in tablaos across New Mexico, bringing the spontaneity, intimacy, and intensity of flamenco to live audiences. In June 2025, she was featured in Festival Flamenco 38’s Tablao Edición Especial, performing alongside Spanish artists and representing her training with the National Institute of Flamenco. Her artistic projects also extend beyond the tablao stage. In November 2025, she will premiere Los Que Viven—a collaboration with fellow Yjastros member, Isabella Nuanez, and playwright Erik Ehn—at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in New York City. She will also travel to New York this fall to compete in Flamenco Vivo’s Certamen USA, participating in the professional category “Escenario”. Twenty years after first stepping into the Conservatory of Flamenco Arts, Alderete now teaches there, continuing the tradition that shaped her as an artist. Noelle Encinias - BailaoraNoelle Encinias was born into a family of artists. She is a fifth-generation flamenco dancer, and has studied flamenco with her grandmother Eva, father Joaquin, and aunt Marisol, and ballet with her mother, Deanna. Noelle has studied with a number of important flamenco artists including José Galván, José Maya, Mercedes Amaya “La Winy,” Pastora Galván, Concha Jareño, Lucia Alvarez “La Piñona,” and Olga Pericet, among others.&nbsp; In addition to flamenco, she has studied ballet and modern dance extensively.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Christina Martos and Kristin Ditlow return to Unit B for an encore performance of “A Kurt Weill Cabaret: From Berlin to Broadway.”Kurt Weill’s (1900-1950) life and music were a captivating fusion of high art and popular culture, laced with sharp social commentary. He uniquely bridged European and American musical worlds, drawing inspiration from cabaret, jazz, and Broadway. This performance chronicles his remarkable career, beginning in the vibrant, yet edgy, cabarets of 1920s Berlin, where his classical training met a passion for subversive culture. Forced to flee Nazi Germany in 1933, his music banned and labeled “degenerate”, he spent a brief but influential period in Paris, adapting dramatic salon styles for the stage. His final chapter unfolded in New York in 1935, where he embraced American musical idioms, forging a distinctive synthesis that conquered Broadway.Join us for a journey through his most celebrated repertoire, including“Surabaya Johnny”, “Je ne t’aime pas”, “Speak Low”, ”Lost in the Stars”, “My Ship”, “The Saga of Jenny”, and the iconic “Mack the Knife”, all performed in their original languages by the exceptional talents of vocalist Christina Martos and pianist Kristin Ditlow. Christina Martos Born an Army brat, Christina Martos proudly considers New Jersey her home state. As a multidisciplinary performer, she brings a rich flair to the stage that is deeply flavored by her Dominican, Puerto Rican, and Argentine roots. Since making New Mexico her home in 2008, she has enjoyed participating in New Mexico’s vibrant arts scene, though her storytelling journey has taken her from the hallowed halls of Yale and Carnegie Mellon to some of the most prestigious stages in the country.With a versatility that moves effortlessly between the drama of the opera house and the intimacy of jazz and musical theater, Christina appeared on the stages of the Washington National Opera (L'elisir D'amore, Gianni Schicchi, and Jenufa) and took on the poignant title role of Annina in Menotti's The Saint of Bleecker Street at Central City Opera. Whether she is playing the Nurse in New Canon Theater Company's Romeo &amp; Juliet (Carmel, CA) or exploring contemporary stories in Sunday in the Park with George, Cebollas, and Laughs in Spanish at the Santa Fe Playhouse, Christina finds the heartbeat of every character she inhabits.Her concert career includes appearances with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Miami's New World Symphony, and the Marilyn Horne Foundation Festival at Carnegie Hall. Closer to home, she has performed with Opera Southwest (Doña Clementina, Dolores, The Farolitos of Christmas), the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs in Colorado Springs, and Albuquerque's Chatter series. From performing Beethoven with the Yale Philarmonic and American Youth Symphony to the intimate stage at Unit B, Christina invites you to lean in and share in the magic of a story well told. Kristin Ditlow Pianist, conductor and coach Kristin Ditlow is enjoying a performance and teaching career throughout the United States and abroad. She has appeared in concerts throughout North America, mainland China, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Hungary, Austria, and the Czech Republic.&nbsp;Her solo debut piano CD, Passages, has received national accolades. Harry Musselwhite of the Rome News-Tribune wrote that “the recording … is sonically breathtaking and her playing ranges from intimate pianistic thoughts to thundering room-shaking outbursts. She is a consummate interpreter.” In a review by musicologist Ralph Locke, Boston’s The Arts Fuse remarks, “I have played this album repeatedly for weeks … [the performances] are deeply affectionate: I sometimes felt I could hear Ditlow thinking about the (silent) words, noticing a surprising modulation, or responding to the tension-and-release within a musical phrase.”&nbsp;Travel, wonder and exploration are greatly important to this artist – and her playing reflects it. Critics have hailed her performances as “fiery, with great thrusts of energy” (Bethlehem Morning Call), and containing a “burnished color and sense of passion” (The Philadelphia Inquirer). Her foundational training has been as a classical pianist. Yet, she has branched out into conducting, artist teaching, arranging, improvising and composing. Her love of musical collaborations dovetails into her solo performances, and her virtuoso technique and musicianship inform her presence at the keyboard and on the podium.Ditlow holds degrees from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Westminster Choir College, and a Doctorate of Musical Arts from the Eastman School of Music, with further training at the Tanglewood Music Center, San Francisco Opera Center (Merola), and the Franz Schubert Institut. She holds the titles of Associate Professor of Vocal Coaching at the University of New Mexico and Music Director of the University of New Mexico Opera Theatre.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

A Kurt Weill Cabaret: From Berlin to Broadway

Nosotros has been drawing music lovers to their distinctive Latin groove for over 30 years. What began as a guitar trio in 1994, quickly took on a life of its own, becoming something that no one could have predicted, including one of the most recognizable and original Latin bands in the Southwest United States.The band’s remarkable evolution over the years - taking on new members and leadership along the way - has resulted in the 10-piece Latin music powerhouse it is today. The group seamlessly combines a myriad of Latin rhythms with elements of rock, salsa, jazz and cumbia creating an innovative and imaginative Latin sound that is, unique, undefinable and unmistakably Nosotros.Nosotros has been invited to perform on bills with some of the biggest acts in music and has appeared at the legendary San Jose Jazz and Telluride Jazz Festivals. NPR's venerable Alt-Latino program has twice featured the band. Along with a plethora New Mexico Music Awards, they were awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the organization in 2022, the first time ever given to a group. They have also twice been named winners in the prestigious John Lennon Songwriting Contest.2024 saw the release of two Nosotros songs and videos, the topical, timely, funky and fun, “Mentiras”, featuring Las Cafeteras' Daniel French and “#esperanza”, a salsa influenced and inspirational song about hanging on to hope even it the darkest of times. Both tracks produced by 3 time GRAMMY winner Raul Pacheco of Ozomatli.Nosotros continues to astound audiences to this day, wherever they perform. They have become festival favorites and have shared stages with the likes of Etta James, Gypsy Kings, Los Lobos, The Wailers, Roy Hargrove, Los Lonely Boys, Joan Osborne, Ozomatli, Las Cafeteras, Flor de Toloache, Grupo Fantasma, Victor Wooten, Dave Mason, Making Movies and many more. And, importantly, their new music continues to be relevant, reflecting our ever-changing world. It also continues to be vibrant, fun and, yes, undefinable. Undeniably “felt in the pit our souls”.Doors open at 5:30 pm for dinner, wine and craft cocktails. Showtime is 7:00 pm.

Join us at Unit B for an unforgettable evening with the James Raymond Trio, featuring acclaimed pianist James Raymond, bassist Jon Gagan, and drummer Arnaldo Acosta. Blending the rhythmic energy of Latin jazz with fresh, imaginative interpretations of modern pop and rock favorites, the trio creates a sound that is both sophisticated and accessible. Expect inventive arrangements, inspired improvisation, and dynamic interplay as they transform familiar songs into vibrant new musical experiences while showcasing the artistry of contemporary jazz.James Raymond As an adopted child, James’ Raymond’s parents were keen to pick up on his musical gift early on. He began studying piano at the age of six and by his early teens, he was performing with R&amp;B, rock, and jazz bands. In 1995, James learned what to attribute some of his talent to when he learned that his birth father was two-time rock and roll hall of famer, David Crosby.&nbsp;The two went on to form a 30-year collaboration, first with the group CPR, then years of touring with Crosby, Stills &amp; Nash, writing and recording for Crosby-Nash. James then went on to co-write and produce Crosby’s last three critically acclaimed solo albums. The most recent release, For Free, features co-writing with two of James’ lifelong musical heroes — Michael McDonald and Donald Fagan.After the passing of Crosby in January of 2023, James was inspired to begin a solo record as a tribute to David's love of the pairing of piano and acoustic guitar. It has since become a sweeping instrumental project featuring some of James and David’s favorite musicians.James decamped from Los Angeles to Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 2023 and has immensely enjoyed joining the music scene there, collaborating with local musicians Jono Manson, Jon Gagan, Robbie Rothschild, KT Tunstall and others, as well as working with National Dance Institute-NM.Arnaldo Acosta Arnaldo Acosta is a Drummer &amp; Percussionist based in Albuquerque NM. The Domincan-native is one of the region's most versatile and in-demand creators of rhythm having performed with Sparx, Lorenzo Antonio, Cafe Mocha, Doug Lawrence, Frank Leto, and Cafe Mocha, among others. He has also toured with international stars such as Guitarist Al Di Meola, Pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba, and Bassist Mark Egan (formerly of the Pat Metheny Group).Jon Gagan Known for his 30+ year association with renowned guitarist Ottmar Liebert, playing bass on over 30 Liebert albums, including RIAA certified gold and platinum and Grammy-nominated titles. Jon has also written numerous string and horn arrangements and scored a full-length string orchestra concert for Liebert.Gagan has performed with Milt Jackson, Eddie Harris, Dave Grusin, Christopher Cross, Big Al Anderson, Nat Adderley, Emily Remler and Warren Vaché, among many others. A prolific composer, Jon has also released a series of solo albums on Liebert's SSRI label, Transit 1-3.Among other side projects are "What The What" (2015) "Electric" (2018), and Still Life (2024). Recent recording work includes bass tracks featured on "Santa Fe Style" by Spanish virtuoso guitarist/singer Juan Jose Alba and "Alone" by the sister duo Carly and Martina.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

The James Raymond Trio

Cabaret Flamenco, a summer series presented by the National Institute of Flamenco, invites audiences to experience flamenco in one of its most traditional and intimate settings: the tablao. Rooted in the historic café cantante tradition of Spain, a tablao is designed to bring audiences close to the artists, where the rhythm of the footwork, the emotion of the singing, and the dialogue between musicians and dancers can be felt up close. These spaces are known for their spontaneity, energy, and deep connection between performers and audience. At Unit B in Santa Fe, local flamenco artists and members of Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company come together for an evening of live dance, guitar, and cante in an immersive, close-up setting that captures the raw power and immediacy of flamenco tradition. No two performances are ever exactly the same.Line-up (varies each performance)Vicente Griego - CantaorVicente Grigeo, who hails from Dixon/Embudo, NM, has devoted his life to the study of Cante Flamenco, the art of flamenco singing. In 1992, Vicente began touring the US, Canada, and Latin America with the Jose Greco II Flamenco Dance Company, where he was mentored by Caño Roto singer Alfonso Gabarri “El Veneno” of Madrid, Spain. Vicente sings and teaches for the National Institute of Flamenco and sings year-round with Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company. Vicente remains a pupil of renowned flamenco artist Chuscales from Granada, Spain. “Vicente Griego 'El Cartucho' is striking for his deep, sonorous wails that seem to come from a cavern, someplace deep within his soul.” -- Anna Poplawska, Chicago Artist’s NewsMario Febres - GuitarristaMario Febres was introduced to the art of flamenco guitar in 2000. In 2001, he moved to New Mexico to study music at the College of Santa Fe earning a Bachelor of the Arts degree. During his junior year of college, Mario traveled to Spain for a year of intense study.&nbsp; In the fall of 2006, he became a part of Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company.&nbsp; Mario began teaching at TANM in 2010 and today, is the head of the Music Department.&nbsp; He continues to work with the Yjastros Company where he can be an example to his students as a professional musician in the community as well as a full time educator.Estevan Pacheco - GuitarristaEstevan Pacheco, a native of New Mexico, began playing guitar at age 13. Estevan studied Flamenco guitar with Ricardo Anglada, Mario Febres, John Truitt, and Calvin Hazen through Tierra Adentro de Nuevo México and the National Institute of Flamenco. He regularly performs with the National Institute of Flamenco at the Flamenco Tablao in Hotel Albuquerque and at El Farol in Santa Fe. In 2023 he graduated from the University of New Mexico with a BA in performance guitar.Carlos Menchaca - BailaorCarlos Menchaca is a Chicano dancer and choreographer who blends the traditional and avant-garde, he strives to defy gender norms and convention in flamenco while venerating its history. Carlos has had the honor of studying and performing with an array of some of the most renowned flamenco artists.&nbsp; Aside from his work as a solo performer, Carlos has toured internationally with such companies as Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca, Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company, and Flamenco Arts International. He has performed in Sölden, Austria; Managua, Nicaragua, The United Arab Emirates, The Chan Centre for Performing Arts (Vancouver, Canada), The Z Space (San Francisco, CA), and both The Joyce Theater and Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater in New York City. In 2023, Carlos broke barriers performing as principal dancer with Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company’s Xicano Power at the Festival de Jerez (Spain), the first U.S.-based company to be featured at the esteemed festival. Most recently, Carlos was selected by the city of Albuquerque’s Urban Enhancement Trust Fund to choreograph a series of works focusing on the collaboration between local, intergenerational artists. Carlos has also been a passionate faculty member of the Conservatory of Flamenco Arts since 2007 and is regularly invited to teach and choreograph for other schools and ensembles around the United States.Kayla Lyall - BailaoraKayla Lyall began dancing as a child with Eva Encinias in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She became infatuated with the artform, studying in Sevilla in 2008, and winning the Concurso Nacional del Flamenco in 2005 and 2011. With her masters in education, Kayla worked at Tierra Adentro of New Mexico from 2011-2022, where she established a flamenco focus program, choreographing and training high-school students in flamenco dance. She began teaching at the National Institute of Flamenco in 2005, and continues to teach all levels and ages, co-directing and choreographing for the institute's pre-professional training company. Kayla continues to work throughout the United States as a solo performer and teacher. Currently, Kayla is a principal dancer of "Yjastros" in Albuquerque, New Mexico, performs regularly at Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque, and is pursuing her masters in dance at the University of New Mexico.Andrea Lozano - BailaoraAndrea M. Lozano, 29, is a flamenco dancer and senior company member with Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company. She began dancing at the age of three and studied under Cristina Greco until 18, when she moved to Albuquerque to pursue her career in flamenco. Andrea earned her BA in Dance with a concentration in Flamenco at the University of New Mexico, where she trained under the Encinias family as well as an array of visiting guest artists from Spain. As a performer, Andrea works regularly at Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque and El Farol in Santa Fe, in addition to her work with Yjastros and a collaborative ensemble Spanish Broom. Career highlights include performing with Yjastros at the Festival de Jerez in 2021—the first U.S. company ever invited to study at the prestigious festival—as well as appearing in a Red Bull–sponsored production in Austria in 2017. In addition to performing, Andrea is an adjunct faculty member at the University of New Mexico and teaches at the Conservatory of Flamenco Arts, where she continues to share her artistry with the next generation of dancers.Isabella Nuanez - Bailaora​I​sabella Nuanez was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico where ​s​he began dancing at the National Institute of Flamenco when ​s​he was 3 years old and continued my study of flamenco dance and music at the charter school, Tierra Adentro of New Mexico. After graduating in 2020, ​N​uanez went on to study Flamenco at the University of New Mexico which is home to the only dance program with a Bachelor of Arts with a Flamenco concentration. ​S​he joined the professional performing ​dance company​, Yjastros​, at the beginning of the 25th season, in the fall of 2024. In this special community of artists and educators, ​N​uanez was given the path to rigorously and wholeheartedly pursue dance which has shaped ​h​er life and enriched me in my creative endeavors. ​S​She now ha​s the privilege to share the joy of flamenco with New Mexicans of all ages through teaching and performance​s!Isabella Alderete - BailaoraIsabella Alderete is a flamenco dancer from Albuquerque, New Mexico. She began her training at age five at the Conservatory of Flamenco Arts, later performing with the National Institute of Flamenco’s student companies, Niños and Teeños. Flamenco became the foundation of her life, guiding her to earn a B.A. in Dance with a flamenco concentration at the University of New Mexico—the only flamenco degree program in the world. At UNM, she refined her technique, choreography, and pedagogy while studying with esteemed local artists and internationally acclaimed Spanish guest artists through the National Institute of Flamenco’s Guest Artist Line. Alderete is currently a corps member of Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company, where she made her debut in 2024. Alongside her work with the company, she performs regularly in tablaos across New Mexico, bringing the spontaneity, intimacy, and intensity of flamenco to live audiences. In June 2025, she was featured in Festival Flamenco 38’s Tablao Edición Especial, performing alongside Spanish artists and representing her training with the National Institute of Flamenco. Her artistic projects also extend beyond the tablao stage. In November 2025, she will premiere Los Que Viven—a collaboration with fellow Yjastros member, Isabella Nuanez, and playwright Erik Ehn—at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in New York City. She will also travel to New York this fall to compete in Flamenco Vivo’s Certamen USA, participating in the professional category “Escenario”. Twenty years after first stepping into the Conservatory of Flamenco Arts, Alderete now teaches there, continuing the tradition that shaped her as an artist. Noelle Encinias - BailaoraNoelle Encinias was born into a family of artists. She is a fifth-generation flamenco dancer, and has studied flamenco with her grandmother Eva, father Joaquin, and aunt Marisol, and ballet with her mother, Deanna. Noelle has studied with a number of important flamenco artists including José Galván, José Maya, Mercedes Amaya “La Winy,” Pastora Galván, Concha Jareño, Lucia Alvarez “La Piñona,” and Olga Pericet, among others.&nbsp; In addition to flamenco, she has studied ballet and modern dance extensively.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Billy Wayne Davis has appeared on Conan, Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central, lent his voice &amp; producing skills to SquidBillies, hosted a travel doc for CMT, opened for Sturgill Simpson, and made a quick appearance in Borat 2. Billy Wayne has two critically acclaimed stand-up albums and can be heard as a popular guest on countless podcasts including Behind the Bastards, Daily Zeitgeist, TrillBillies, and WTF to name a few. He just released his first special “Testify” on Hulu to rave reviews. Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Billy Wayne Davis

John Calvin Abney rises again from the Oklahoman prairies with his latest album Transparent Towns, available September 19 on his own Tin Canyon Records, via Well Kept Secret / Secretly Distribution. The songs focus on how we remember, and ultimately accept, though he is not always certain the memories we carry adequately mark the moments that make us.“This record is wrapped around the passage of time, whether or not we can trust the memories that we swear on, how we forgive ourselves and others as seasons turn, and how we define what is important as we roll the boulder back up the hill,” Abney says of Transparent Towns. “We build these routines and live our stories, we rely on our histories and our memories - spoken and recorded. Now, we’re relying on copies of copies, memories of memories, all packed like sardines into our phones, and we’re losing the ability to tell our own stories. I have to constantly remind myself, as well as redefine what matters at the end of a day.”Transparent Towns is the seventh studio album for Abney, and his first since 2022’s Tourist, which he crafted after spending the pandemic as an itinerant writer. In contrast Abney penned most of the album’s 10 tracks during a period of introspection and convalescence while recovering from vocal cord surgery in 2023. The time to himself - “I didn’t sing for nearly a year, and after surgery, I couldn’t talk for a month, and couldn’t sing for over three months,” he says, left him contemplating how to trace his experiences in the silence.The album’s title track is Abney’s take on the inaccessible past, witnessing loss and grief through the years, damning the “days we let go left unsaid”, and accepting the uncontrollable circumstances we are sometimes placed in. “The troubles and the joys exist vibrantly in your memory, but you’re wondering if you remember correctly,” Abney remarks. “I’ve sometimes had this sort of confusion between memory and dreams - you crafted this ideal in your head of how things were or might be, in order to soften the blow of a harsher reality.”The places we inhabit dictate how our memories form, and for Abney, there is one place to which he is constantly drawn: Oklahoma. Although he was born in the biggest little city in America, Reno, Nevada, he grew up learning guitar and piano in Tulsa, playing bars and DIY spaces from Norman to Stillwater. His affinity for the land that raised him is evident in the production of Transparent Towns.Abney self-produced the record, tracking most of it at Cardinal Song outside of Oklahoma City, with Michael Trepagnier handling mixing and engineering. The band was comprised mostly of Sooner State musicians too, along with Lydia Loveless and John Moreland contributing harmony vocals. His signature vulnerable voice and lyrical handiwork comes through in each of the songs, along with his penchant for alternative pop melodies set against colorful chords and subtle soundscapes.Having toured for years backing up artists like Moreland, Wild Child, Ben Kweller, and S.G. Goodman, Abney embraces a lead role again, as he presses forward with the loving lament and defiant joy throughout Transparent Towns, calling us to leave behind the pressures we place on our ourselves and recognize that just because there is an ending, it doesn’t mean it’s the end.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

John Calvin Abney

Cabaret Flamenco, a summer series presented by the National Institute of Flamenco, invites audiences to experience flamenco in one of its most traditional and intimate settings: the tablao. Rooted in the historic café cantante tradition of Spain, a tablao is designed to bring audiences close to the artists, where the rhythm of the footwork, the emotion of the singing, and the dialogue between musicians and dancers can be felt up close. These spaces are known for their spontaneity, energy, and deep connection between performers and audience. At Unit B in Santa Fe, local flamenco artists and members of Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company come together for an evening of live dance, guitar, and cante in an immersive, close-up setting that captures the raw power and immediacy of flamenco tradition. No two performances are ever exactly the same.Line-up (varies each performance)Vicente Griego - CantaorVicente Grigeo, who hails from Dixon/Embudo, NM, has devoted his life to the study of Cante Flamenco, the art of flamenco singing. In 1992, Vicente began touring the US, Canada, and Latin America with the Jose Greco II Flamenco Dance Company, where he was mentored by Caño Roto singer Alfonso Gabarri “El Veneno” of Madrid, Spain. Vicente sings and teaches for the National Institute of Flamenco and sings year-round with Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company. Vicente remains a pupil of renowned flamenco artist Chuscales from Granada, Spain. “Vicente Griego 'El Cartucho' is striking for his deep, sonorous wails that seem to come from a cavern, someplace deep within his soul.” -- Anna Poplawska, Chicago Artist’s News Mario Febres - GuitarristaMario Febres was introduced to the art of flamenco guitar in 2000. In 2001, he moved to New Mexico to study music at the College of Santa Fe earning a Bachelor of the Arts degree. During his junior year of college, Mario traveled to Spain for a year of intense study.&nbsp; In the fall of 2006, he became a part of Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company.&nbsp; Mario began teaching at TANM in 2010 and today, is the head of the Music Department.&nbsp; He continues to work with the Yjastros Company where he can be an example to his students as a professional musician in the community as well as a full time educator. Estevan Pacheco - GuitarristaEstevan Pacheco, a native of New Mexico, began playing guitar at age 13. Estevan studied Flamenco guitar with Ricardo Anglada, Mario Febres, John Truitt, and Calvin Hazen through Tierra Adentro de Nuevo México and the National Institute of Flamenco. He regularly performs with the National Institute of Flamenco at the Flamenco Tablao in Hotel Albuquerque and at El Farol in Santa Fe. In 2023 he graduated from the University of New Mexico with a BA in performance guitar.Carlos Menchaca - BailaorCarlos Menchaca is a Chicano dancer and choreographer who blends the traditional and avant-garde, he strives to defy gender norms and convention in flamenco while venerating its history. Carlos has had the honor of studying and performing with an array of some of the most renowned flamenco artists.&nbsp; Aside from his work as a solo performer, Carlos has toured internationally with such companies as Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca, Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company, and Flamenco Arts International. He has performed in Sölden, Austria; Managua, Nicaragua, The United Arab Emirates, The Chan Centre for Performing Arts (Vancouver, Canada), The Z Space (San Francisco, CA), and both The Joyce Theater and Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater in New York City. In 2023, Carlos broke barriers performing as principal dancer with Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company’s Xicano Power at the Festival de Jerez (Spain), the first U.S.-based company to be featured at the esteemed festival. Most recently, Carlos was selected by the city of Albuquerque’s Urban Enhancement Trust Fund to choreograph a series of works focusing on the collaboration between local, intergenerational artists. Carlos has also been a passionate faculty member of the Conservatory of Flamenco Arts since 2007 and is regularly invited to teach and choreograph for other schools and ensembles around the United States.Kayla Lyall - BailaoraKayla Lyall began dancing as a child with Eva Encinias in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She became infatuated with the artform, studying in Sevilla in 2008, and winning the Concurso Nacional del Flamenco in 2005 and 2011. With her masters in education, Kayla worked at Tierra Adentro of New Mexico from 2011-2022, where she established a flamenco focus program, choreographing and training high-school students in flamenco dance. She began teaching at the National Institute of Flamenco in 2005, and continues to teach all levels and ages, co-directing and choreographing for the institute's pre-professional training company. Kayla continues to work throughout the United States as a solo performer and teacher. Currently, Kayla is a principal dancer of "Yjastros" in Albuquerque, New Mexico, performs regularly at Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque, and is pursuing her masters in dance at the University of New Mexico. Andrea Lozano - BailaoraAndrea M. Lozano, 29, is a flamenco dancer and senior company member with Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company. She began dancing at the age of three and studied under Cristina Greco until 18, when she moved to Albuquerque to pursue her career in flamenco. Andrea earned her BA in Dance with a concentration in Flamenco at the University of New Mexico, where she trained under the Encinias family as well as an array of visiting guest artists from Spain. As a performer, Andrea works regularly at Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque and El Farol in Santa Fe, in addition to her work with Yjastros and a collaborative ensemble Spanish Broom. Career highlights include performing with Yjastros at the Festival de Jerez in 2021—the first U.S. company ever invited to study at the prestigious festival—as well as appearing in a Red Bull–sponsored production in Austria in 2017. In addition to performing, Andrea is an adjunct faculty member at the University of New Mexico and teaches at the Conservatory of Flamenco Arts, where she continues to share her artistry with the next generation of dancers. Isabella Nuanez - Bailaora​I​sabella Nuanez was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico where ​s​he began dancing at the National Institute of Flamenco when ​s​he was 3 years old and continued my study of flamenco dance and music at the charter school, Tierra Adentro of New Mexico. After graduating in 2020, ​N​uanez went on to study Flamenco at the University of New Mexico which is home to the only dance program with a Bachelor of Arts with a Flamenco concentration. ​S​he joined the professional performing ​dance company​, Yjastros​, at the beginning of the 25th season, in the fall of 2024. In this special community of artists and educators, ​N​uanez was given the path to rigorously and wholeheartedly pursue dance which has shaped ​h​er life and enriched me in my creative endeavors. ​S​She now ha​s the privilege to share the joy of flamenco with New Mexicans of all ages through teaching and performance​s!Isabella Alderete - BailaoraIsabella Alderete is a flamenco dancer from Albuquerque, New Mexico. She began her training at age five at the Conservatory of Flamenco Arts, later performing with the National Institute of Flamenco’s student companies, Niños and Teeños. Flamenco became the foundation of her life, guiding her to earn a B.A. in Dance with a flamenco concentration at the University of New Mexico—the only flamenco degree program in the world. At UNM, she refined her technique, choreography, and pedagogy while studying with esteemed local artists and internationally acclaimed Spanish guest artists through the National Institute of Flamenco’s Guest Artist Line. Alderete is currently a corps member of Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company, where she made her debut in 2024. Alongside her work with the company, she performs regularly in tablaos across New Mexico, bringing the spontaneity, intimacy, and intensity of flamenco to live audiences. In June 2025, she was featured in Festival Flamenco 38’s Tablao Edición Especial, performing alongside Spanish artists and representing her training with the National Institute of Flamenco. Her artistic projects also extend beyond the tablao stage. In November 2025, she will premiere Los Que Viven—a collaboration with fellow Yjastros member, Isabella Nuanez, and playwright Erik Ehn—at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in New York City. She will also travel to New York this fall to compete in Flamenco Vivo’s Certamen USA, participating in the professional category “Escenario”. Twenty years after first stepping into the Conservatory of Flamenco Arts, Alderete now teaches there, continuing the tradition that shaped her as an artist. Noelle Encinias - BailaoraNoelle Encinias was born into a family of artists. She is a fifth-generation flamenco dancer, and has studied flamenco with her grandmother Eva, father Joaquin, and aunt Marisol, and ballet with her mother, Deanna. Noelle has studied with a number of important flamenco artists including José Galván, José Maya, Mercedes Amaya “La Winy,” Pastora Galván, Concha Jareño, Lucia Alvarez “La Piñona,” and Olga Pericet, among others.&nbsp; In addition to flamenco, she has studied ballet and modern dance extensively.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

The Pilots, New Mexico Music Award winners, specialize in soulful renditions of danceable R &amp; B tunes including originals and vintage favorites. The Pilots, based in Santa Fe, are one of the longest-running bands in New Mexico. The group has appeared at all the major blues festivals in the region as well as appearing locally at Music on the Hill, Santa Fe Bandstand, and the Aid and Comfort Gala. The Pilots recently had the pleasure of opening for Grammy-nominated Shamekia Copeland at Blues Night as part of the New Mexico Jazz Festival on the Albuquerque Civic Plaza. The band can be seen every year at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The Five Players:Fred Spencer – Guitar and VocalsFred’s dynamic and creative guitar playing has excited audiences for years and is only surpassed by his powerfully soulful and bluesy vocals. In New Mexico, Fred has played with the Emergency Blues Band, The Kingpins, Big Step, The Range Busters and the Soul Deacons.David Phillips – Keyboards and VocalsDavid’s rich vocals, Rhythm &amp; Blues piano and organ style grounds the band to its blues roots. He was a founding member of the touring Foggy Bottom Blues Band in the ‘60’s. In New Mexico, David has played with the Bumpers, The Arroyo Kings, The Soul Deacons, and Freddy Fender.Terry Bluhm – Standup and Electric bass, VocalsTerry’s strong tone-filled bass playing gives the band and the listener a key to the groove, funk, and swing of the Pilots. Terry has been a long-time player in the New Mexico music scene with many bands, including Thunderama, Jasper, Bayo Seco, and Felix y Los Gatos.Melvin Crisp – Drums and VocalsMelvin radiates joy while his solid and funky drumming powers the Pilots. A mainstay in the Chicago blues scene, Melvin has performed with Junior Wells, Koko Taylor, Bo Diddley, Pinetop Perkins, Otis Rush, Big Twist, and many others.Ryan Finn – TromboneRyan’s trombone provides the “bottom” of the Pilots horn section.&nbsp;His tasteful and funk-filled solos delight audiences.&nbsp;Ryan is currently the Executive Director of Fine Arts for Albuquerque Public Schools and was the 2020 Music Educator of the Year in New Mexico.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Pleasure Pilots

Tom McDermott&nbsp;is a pianist and composer born in&nbsp;St. Louis, Missouri&nbsp;in 1957. He began studying piano at age seven,&nbsp;became a professional musician at 16, and received a Master of Music degree from&nbsp;Washington University in St. Louis&nbsp;in 1982. Two years later he moved to&nbsp;New Orleans&nbsp;and became noted for the styles of music associated with that town, especially&nbsp;traditional&nbsp;jazz&nbsp;and&nbsp;New Orleans R&amp;B. He was in the group Dukes of Dixieland through much of the 1990s. In 1994 he co-founded and wrote arrangements for the innovative brass band the&nbsp;New Orleans Nightcrawlers. He has released 17 CDs as a leader, and has received praise from&nbsp;The New York Times,&nbsp;Rolling Stone, the&nbsp;Los Angeles Times&nbsp;and other publications. Since 2001 he has devoted much time travelling to Brazil, where he has studied and recorded&nbsp;choro&nbsp;music.Tom will be playing&nbsp;one set tracing the history of Afro-Cuban rhythms in the New World, with an accent on New Orleans. The second set will be all originals, inspired by music from the first set: a rag, some tangos, some Brazilian choros, boogie-woogie, New Orleans funk, a French musette.&nbsp;Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Tom McDermott

Since 2009, Entourage Jazz has captivated New Mexico audiences with their stylish performances and timeless sound. Beloved by jazz enthusiasts across the state, the band has been consistently recognized for excellence, earning titles such as “Best of the City – Best Local Band” by Albuquerque the Magazine (2022) and “Albuquerque’s Best Jazz Band” by the Weekly Alibi Best of Burque Music Showcase (2019). They’ve also been celebrated for standout performances, including “Best Performance” at the New Mexico Jazz Workshop’s Jazz Under the Stars (2018) and “Best Album” for their holiday recording Entourage Jazz Wishes You a Cool Yule.Vocalist Emerson Corley, a Louisiana native, has twice received the New Mexico Music Award for “Best Vocal Performance” (2019, 2022), while the band has also been honored with awards for “Best Instrumental” (2016, 2021) and “Best Route 66 Cover Song” (2024). Entourage Jazz has been a Top 5 Best of the City honoree for five consecutive years (2019–2024), cementing their reputation as one of Albuquerque’s most dynamic ensembles.Evolving from an intimate trio to a swinging big band, Entourage Jazz specializes in fresh interpretations of the Great American Songbook. With Emerson Corley on vocals, the ensemble features Robert Muller (piano), Lee Taylor (saxophone), Brad Dubbs (trumpet), Maren Hatch (bass), Micah Hood&nbsp;(trombone),&nbsp;and John Bartlit (drums)—a powerhouse lineup delivering both elegance and energy.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

The Andy Kingston Trio is a collaborative jazz project presenting an eclectic range of music from classic standards to popular hits. The trio will be joined by Max Kingston on vocals and violin, who returns home to New Mexico this summer after four years performing with jazz, bossa nova, and indie rock groups in Minnesota.Andy Kingston was born in Chicago and came up in Boston and Northern Virginia. Andy began graduate work in philosophy and music at Boston University in 1996 and became a fixture in the New England jazz and blues scene, performing regularly at the House of Blues, Ryles, and Bob’s Southern Bistro with groups such as the Herman Johnson Quartet and the Zeke Martin Quartet. Andy appeared with Enrico Crivellaro, Ronnie Earl, Bruce Gertz, Nikki Glaspie, Sam Kininger, Nicole Nelson, Toni Lynn Washington and many others in the Boston area. Andy moved to Santa Fe in 2005 to teach at St. John’s College and has performed in groups led by Peter Amaral, Lorenzo Antonio, Tiho Dimitrov, Myrrhine Faller, Brian Hardgroove, Nacha Mendez, and Jimmy Russell.Loren Bienvenu grew up in Santa Fe, first studying jazz drumming with John Trentacosta and later with Peter Erskine in Los Angeles. Since returning to town in 2010, he counts his musical highlights as playing in Tootie Heath’s Whole Drum Truth (from 2015 to Heath’s passing in 2024), being in the band John Francis and the Poor Clares, and performing numerous gigs with the area’s finest jazz musicians.Michael Burt grew up and attended conservatory in Virginia, moving to New Mexico in 2018 after decades touring the world with accomplished musicians and musical theater groups. Michael has worked with numerous projects since arriving in New Mexico, including the Sol y Soul Band and the Andy Kingston Quartet. Michael also performs solo piano and is a celebrated music educator in Santa Fe.Max Kingston grew up in Santa Fe and debuted at eleven years old with the Andy Kingston Trio. A graduate of the New Mexico School for the Arts, Max studied with Cala Kountoupes and John Rangel and performed in masterclasses for Carmen Bradford, Gerald Clayton, Eddie Daniels, Dave Grusin, Albert “Tootie” Heath, Branford Marsalis, and the Jerusalem Quartet. Max graduated this past spring from Carleton College with a major in physics and minors in Spanish and music performance. While studying in Minnesota, Max performed with various jazz, bossa nova, and indie rock groups. Max will begin a Ph.D program in physics at McGill University in the fall and looks forward to joining the vibrant Montreal music scene.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

The Andy Kingston Trio with special guest Max Kingston

Jimmy Stadler has one of the most popular shows of Unit B and we are thrilled to have him back on stage for another uplifting evening of smiles and grooves. Winner of the NM Music Awards, Jimmy Stadler has been playing coast to coast for over four decades. This super talented group features one of the best drummers period, Mark Clark plus Santa Fe legend Dave Toland on bass who has played with Jimmy for decades. They rock! They are fun, fabulous and bring an incredible energy. They play all genres of music, with originals and covers.Singer songwriter Jimmy Stadler has lived in Taos for 38 years. He has won the New Mexico Music Awards along with bassist Dave Toland and Craig Neil. He has been voted #1 by the Taos News poll for 25 years. He performs on lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, piano and mandolin. Has performed alongside Michael Martin Murphey, Johnny Gimble, Lynn Anderson, Mentor Williams, Shake Russell, Gary P Nunn, Michael Hearne and South by South West, Stone Daddy, The Arellano Brothers, Eliza Gilkyson and taught music at Taos Academy. Recording session musician Also performs with...Mark Clark, PercussionMark Clark is an amazing percussion artist with decades of touring and teach experience. Since the mid- 1980s he has maintained a touring presence nationally and globally with The United States Air Force Band of the Golden West (1986-90), Ottmar Liebert (1992-2002), John Popper &amp; The Duskray Troubadours (2011), Jono Manson (1995-present), Latin rock group Manzanares (2004-present), and the Jimmy Stadler Band (2012-present).Most recently, he recorded with John Popper &amp; Jono Manson on ”Bootlegger Days” and with K.T. Tunstall on songs for the new musical “Clueless.” Prior to his current positions at New Mexico School of Music and the University of New Mexico, he was on the faculty at United World College in Montezuma, NM , Santa Fe School of Art &amp; Design , Santa Fe School for the Arts and Sciences , and The College of Santa Fe.Dave TolandDave has performed on several USO tours of the Pacific and Indian Ocean regions with Junior Brown and Lynn Morris. He has worked with Holly Dunn, Bill and Bonnie Hearne and many top tier New Mexico bands. Doors open at 5:30 pm for dinner, wine and craft cocktails. Showtime is 7:00 pm.

Following a packed-house debut in January and widespread media coverage across New Mexico,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.thebignewmexreview.com/">The Big New-Mex Review</a>&nbsp;returns to&nbsp;Unit B&nbsp;on&nbsp;Thursday, August 6, for another unforgettable evening celebrating the remarkable musical traditions of the Land of Enchantment.Produced by Emmy Award-winning composer and filmmaker&nbsp;Lance Bendiksen,&nbsp;The Big New-Mex Review&nbsp;is a one-of-a-kind cross-cultural musical review inspired by the great American musical revues. Unlike a traditional concert, The Big New-Mex Review brings together artists from different genres, cultures, and generations in a shared celebration of music, storytelling, and collaboration.Featuring acclaimed Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo artists on one stage, the production highlights the extraordinary musical diversity that has made New Mexico one of America’s most culturally distinctive places.The August 6 performance features an exceptional lineup of New Mexico artists and special guests:<ul><li>Wes Studi (Academy Award recipient)</li><li>Lone Piñon</li><li>Nohelia Sosa featuring NoHe &amp; Sus Santos</li><li>Bill Hearne</li><li>Euforia</li><li>Southern Slam</li></ul>From Indigenous traditions and Spanish colonial influences to folk, country, blues, rock, and contemporary music,&nbsp;The Big New-Mex Review&nbsp;offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience the depth and diversity of New Mexico’s musical landscape—all in one unforgettable evening.The evening will also serve as a live filming for&nbsp;The Big New-Mex Review&nbsp;feature documentary, giving audiences the unique opportunity to become part of a film celebrating New Mexico’s artists, cultural heritage, and the universal language of music.Whether you attended January’s standing-room-only performance or are experiencing the Review for the first time,&nbsp;The Big New-Mex Review&nbsp;promises an evening of outstanding musicianship, unexpected collaborations, unforgettable performances, and the rare opportunity to witness some of New Mexico’s finest artists sharing one stage.The evening will be filmed as part of the documentary, making the audience part of a powerful story where music brings cultures and generations together. Don’t miss this unique event, be there when the cameras roll.Wes Studi&nbsp; Academy Award winner and Narrator of the Big New-Mex Review is an acclaimed Cherokee actor and activist whose powerful performances have brought Indigenous stories and characters to the forefront of American cinema.&nbsp; Lone Piñon&nbsp; Lone Piñon is a New Mexican string band, or orquesta tipica, whose music celebrates the intergrity of Northern New Mexico’s cultural roots. With fiddles, upright bass, accordion, guitar, and billingual vocals, they play a wide spectrum of traditional music that is home in New Mexico. Bill Hearne Bill Hearne is a lengendary acoustic, and Americana singer and songwriter. He has won a lifetime acheivement Award from the New Mexico Music Commission and is an inductee to the Kerville Folk Festival Hall of Fame. Nohe &amp; Sus Santos Honduran-American singer-songwriter and actress&nbsp;Nohelia Sosa&nbsp;headlines with an unforgettable performance featuring&nbsp;Nohe &amp; Sus Santos, blending original Latin rock, cumbia, ranchera, soul, and bilingual storytelling into a vibrant celebration of cultural and identity.Euforia Founded in 2020, Euforia is a premier fusion ensemble that honors tradition while pushing musical boundaries. While they masterfully perform the timeless classics of the Mariachi canon, the group is best known for their "outside the box" versatility. Their expansive repertoire seamlessly blends Norteño, Country, and Cumbia, ensuring a performance that captivates even the most discerning audiences. With most members having performed since elementary school, the group shares a lifelong musical chemistry and a deep-rooted passion for their craft. Whether you crave traditional folk or a modern genre-bending set, Mariachi Euforia delivers an unforgettable experience. Southern Slam Southern Slam - is Southern Style Pow Wow Drum Group for the Zia Pueblo. Of the 18 singers in the group, 15 are part of the extended family of Steven Toya Sr., lead singer and founder of Southern Slam. Toya picked up the powwow style of drumming, singing and dancing from his father, who started a group in the 1980s. All six of Toya’s children are part of Southern Slam. Southern Slam performs regularly in New Mexico aperaing in concerts, Pow Wow and drum clinics. Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

The Big New-Mex Review

Santa Fe brothers Robby and Char Rothschild bring traditions together in their songwriting to create original world folk music, including instruments like the West African kora, Irish bouzouki, trumpet, accordion, and Thracian gaida. Drawing inspiration from Appalachia, Ireland, the Balkans, and beyond, their music is nonetheless deeply connected to New Mexico. Joined by long time bassist and collaborator Jon Gagan, their sound is at times rhythmic and propulsive, at times introspective, and always soulful.Char and Robby’s musical journey together began with the band Lizard House, a Santa Fe pop phenomenon of the 1990’s. Subsequent projects as backing musicians included the Afro funk band Panjea, Irish trio The Selkies, and the Reverend Carol King Kong. In 2002, the brothers began as a duo playing their own music - busking in the old Santa Fe farmers’ market in the early mornings of summer. By 2004 they had released their first record, enlisted Jon Gagan as their bassist, and begun to tour. At their gigging peak, they played 150 gigs a year, regionally and on both coasts. After a hiatus of 5 years, they returned in 2023, following the need to heal themselves with music, which has not abated to this day.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Round Mountain

Not many people can be called a legend in their lifetime, but multi-Grammy Award-winning tenor saxophonist Doug Lawrence is worthy of the title. His playing has been featured alongside Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Sarah Vaughan, Nancy Wilson, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Goodman, Wild Bill Davis, and many more. He has performed in major concert halls and jazz clubs throughout the world and played for six U.S. presidents. We are honored to welcome him back to the Unit B stage for a special evening with acclaimed vocalist Hillary Smith.Hillary Smith is celebrated for her remarkable charisma, powerful stage presence, and extraordinary vocal range—from the most intimate ballad to the most electrifying blues and jazz performances. A favorite with audiences throughout the Southwest and beyond, she brings warmth, elegance, and soul to every song she sings.Together, Lawrence and Smith create an unforgettable musical experience, blending world-class musicianship with timeless songs from the Great American Songbook, jazz standards, blues classics, and beloved favorites.Backed by an exceptional rhythm section featuring Dan Trudell on piano, John Trentacosta on drums, and Gordon Johnson on bass, this promises to be an evening of swing, sophistication, and pure musical magic.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Doug Lawrence & Hillary Smith

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://rumeliacollective.org/">Rumelia Collective</a> is a group of musicians who love playing the music of the Balkans and Mideast, as well as many other musical styles from around the world. Members Nicolle Roen, Willa Roberts, Sitara Schauer, and Alysha Shaw weave an intricate and mesmerizing blend of contemporary and traditional folk elements in their arrangements.“Rumelia” comes from the word “Rumeli” meaning “Land of the Romans,” a Turkish word used to describe the Southern Balkan region. The music is unique to the western ear in that it uses odd time signatures (e.g. 5/8, 7/8, 9/8, 11/8), close harmonies, as well as eastern scales and tonalities. Rumelia Collective’s core repertoire derives from traditional and popular tunes of Albania, Turkey, Greece, Macedonia and Bulgaria, to name a few.Sitara Schauer is a multi-instrumentalist musician, (primarily a violinist) composer, teacher and performer.&nbsp;She has orchestrated numerous compositions for theatre, operas, festivals, art installations, schools and film. Sitara’s primary creative expression is her band, Rumelia Collective. This traditional and contemporary ensemble presents the exotic and delightful sounds of the Balkans.&nbsp;Playing together for almost two decades, Rumelia’s repertoire is derived from traditional and popular tunes of Albania, Turkey, Greece, Macedonia and Bulgaria.Nicolle Roen is a vocalist, percussionist, and multi-instrumentalist who dabbles on accordion and tambura (traditional stringed instrument of Macedonia and northern Greece). She has been studying and performing Balkan music since 2004 and is also a solo artist with several contemplative and electronic albums released under her middle name NEILL. In addition to playing music, Nicolle teaches yoga and meditation and spends time hiking, folk dancing, and mothering.Willa Roberts is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, arranger/composer and teacher specializing in music from Eastern Europe, the Black Sea, the Mediterranean, Turkey, and beyond. She is known for her evocative, rich, and versatile voice, as well as her precision, authenticity, musicality, and passionate engagement with community through music. Willa is featured with her vocal trio, Black Sea Hotel, on the Grammy Award-winning Yo-Yo Ma/Silk Road Ensemble’s album, Sing Me Home. Other recent projects include the soundtrack for the film Don’t Worry Darling, the soundtrack for Meow Wolf Denver with Rumelia Collective, collaboration/performance with Kronos Quartet and the Brooklyn Youth Chorus, and solo performances in the Southwest premiere of Christopher Tin’s The Drop that Contained the Sea and Calling All Dawns. Willa is musical director for both Sevda Choir and SACRA Theater Company.Alysha Shaw is an interdisciplinary artist, musician, and community organizer based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Shaw has studied and performed music from the Balkans and Mideast since 2006, specializing in vocals and percussion. She has studied percussion extensively with Polly Tapia Ferber, and studied regional vocal techniques from Bulgaria, Turkey, Greece, Albania, and Macedonia from a number of professional musicians from these respective countries. Her studies have brought her to Turkey, Bulgaria, and Greece, and her performances have taken her across the United States. Her current work explores the intersections of art, social action, and folklore.&nbsp;Alysha is the producer and voice behind her newest musical endeavor, Nocturne Spark. Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Rumelia Collective

Frank Leto &amp; PANdemonium, brings the sunshine and rhythm of the islands wherever they go.Named after Frank’s signature instrument—the steel drum, or “pan,” born from 55-gallon oil barrels in Trinidad and Tobago—the band delivers a sound that’s as unique as it is infectious.Frank’s original music is a lively mix of Caribbean and Brazilian flavors, blending calypso, reggae, salsa, and samba with a splash of jazz.&nbsp;Every PANdemonium performance feels like a full-on carnaval—colorful, upbeat, and bursting with joy.Backed by some of Albuquerque’s top jazz and Latin musicians, the band creates a celebration of life that will have you smiling, swaying, and maybe even dancing along. Lineup: Frank Leto - steel drum/vocals John Bartlit - drums Howard Cloud - bass Steve Figueroa - piano Dimi DiSanti - guitar Tomas White - percussion Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Frank Leto & PANdemonium

Ryan Montaño is an internationally celebrated trumpeter, songwriter and visual artist.Hailed by global saxophone icon Dave Koz as an artist who is “pushing the instrumental music world forward in a triumphant, very tangible and highly unique way” and a “multi-talented renaissance man” by Trend magazine, Montaño has established himself as one of the most innovative and unique artists in Contemporary Jazz.A 5-time Billboard-charting artist and an endorsed Reunion Blues artist, Montanõ’s latest album “Truth Journey” has garnered over 6 million streams on Spotify. His original compositions are a steady fixture on Sirius XM Satellite Radio Watercolors and at terrestrial and internet radio stations across the world. In October of of 2024, his original composition “Dreamer” became a #1 hit in the country of Spain.With truthful artistic vision, precise technique and emotive songwriting delivered through his dark and beautiful tone, Ryan Montaño is an artist evolving and creating along a path and sound all his own.Ben Cornelius - BassBen Cornelius is a professional, bassist, pianist, composer and singer currently based in Albuquerque. A graduate of the Berklee School of Music, Cornelius fuses contemporary harmony and song structures with thoughtful and emotive songwriting, creating a novel and expressive musical artistry.Ben has played with notable artists such as Tigran Hamasyan, Jesus Molina, Jason Palmer and Neta Raanan. He has also written and recorded for the folk band Honeysuckle.Ben Cornelius is the bass guitar player on the recordings “Honest” and “Future Smooth” by trumpeter Ryan Montaño which have been streamed over 1,300,000 times collectively. Cornelius is also the co-composer of the song “Sanctuary” by Ryan Montaño which is currently being broadcasted on Sirius XM satellite radio and at internet and terrestrial radio stations across the world. Robert Muller - PianoRobert Muller is a Santa Fe–based pianist whose career bridges modern jazz,&nbsp; pop, and experimental improvisation. He received the 2024 New Mexico Music Award’s Eric Larson Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his work in the studio and live performance. He is pianist for the acclaimed Delbert Anderson Quartet, appearing at SFJAZZ, the National Gallery of Art, and the Auckland Arts Festival. He accompanied U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo at her 2019 inauguration at the Library of Congress. As co-leader of Kodama Trio, he earned two New Mexico Music Awards for the group’s debut recording. He records and performs with artists around the southwest, and recently became the music director for an upcoming grunge musical called Bastards, based out of Portland.&nbsp; Nick Aragon - GuitarNick Aragon is a jazz bassist, multi-instrumentalist, and educator based in Albuquerque. He began playing piano at the age of four and has since developed technical proficiency across multiple instruments while establishing the bass as his primary voice.As both a performer and educator, Nick has had the opportunity to collaborate with many talented artists both in the local music scene and beyond. He continues to contribute to New Mexico’s thriving music community, playing with many local acts spanning genres, while also expanding his artistic reach as a soloist. Arnaldo Acosta - DrumsArnaldo Acosta is a Drummer &amp; Percussionist based in Albuquerque NM. The Domincan-native is one of the region's most versatile and in-demand creators of rhythm having performed with Sparx, Lorenzo Antonio, Cafe Mocha, Doug Lawrence, Frank Leto, and Cafe Mocha, among others. He has also toured with international stars such as Guitarist Al Di Meola, Pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba, and Bassist Mark Egan (formerly of the Pat Metheny Group).Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Ryan Montaño

At our core, we’re still just a band of friends chasing the same thing we started with - good songs, good company, and the kind of nights you don’t want to end… The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.squashblossomboys.com/">Squash Blossom Boys</a> started out in 2001 as a bunch of best friends trying to make loud noises in a garage... and somehow, people started showing up. Back then, it was more rock than roots, more feedback than fiddle. But somewhere around 2005, a mandolin wandered in, a banjo showed up uninvited, and we found ourselves knee-deep in bluegrass and country - and we’ve never looked back.Since then, we’ve hauled our instruments across dusty backroads, beer-soaked bars, and festival stages big and small.Over the years, the good folks at Weekly Alibi have been kind enough to name us Best Band in Albuquerque more than once, but our favorite award is still seeing boots tapping, kids dancing, and cold beers sweating in the crowd. Musicians:Dustin Orbesen ( Mandolin and Lead Vocals), Kyle Malone (Lead Guitar), Kit Murray (Banjo and Backup Vocal), Sarah Ferrel (Backup Guitar and Vocals), Peter Lisignoli (Bass), Josh English (Drums)Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Squash Blossom Boys

Nacha's music is an expression of her curiosity, her varied experience and restless passion for living. It refuses to fit neatly into any one genre, fearlessly drawing on a wide range of influences to expand the definition of Latin music. Yet filtered through her powerful voice, these various threads come together in a single unified expression. Accompanied by pianist Melanie Monsour and violinist Sitara Schauer. Expect to be moved!<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.nachamendez.com">Nacha Mendez</a>, Gila Apache and Chicana, discovered her love for music at an early age. A nationally acclaimed singer and composer, she has been honored with a National Endowment for the Arts Award and the New Mexico Platinum Lifetime Achievement Award. As Executive Director of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.nachamendezscholarship.com">Nacha Mendez Music Scholarship</a>, she empowers young girls across New&nbsp; Mexico through scholarships, music education, and mentorship.Pianist Melanie Monsour, Santa Fe based pianist/composer, has been a professional musician since the 80's. Known for her study of the composers, Gurdjieff/ deHartmann, she's performed this work throughout the world, most notably, Russia, Chile and Australia.Violinist Sitara Schauer is an interdisciplinary multi-instrumentalist musician, composer,&nbsp; teacher and performer. She has orchestrated numerous compositions for theatre, operas, festivals, art installations, schools and film. Sitara’s primary creative expression is her band, Rumelia Collective. Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Kipp Bentley brings The Night Letter Orchestra to Unit B for one special night celebrating the release of his new record Night Letter, produced by James Raymond. The evening features the full band of standout Santa Fe musicians who appear on the recording, performing the songs live for the first time together on stage. Nathan Dunton, a Unit B favorite, opens the show.Bentley’s songs find the quiet drama in everyday lives. And on Night Letter, he writes about people and places trying to hold their ground against time and change — long marriages, quiet towns, neon lit bars, lost loves, and the stubborn resilience it takes to keep a life together. With a full band behind him, the songs stretch out in new directions, moving easily between intimate storytelling and wide-open ensemble playing.A longtime songwriter, Bentley’s first album, Rose of Jericho, was named Album of the Year at the 2021 New Mexico Music Awards. He followed that in 2023 with Durable Goods, which received several awards nominations, strong local radio play and enthusiastic audience responses. Night Letter continues that trajectory with a set of a dozen songs rooted in the high desert landscapes of northern New Mexico.Born and raised in Indiana, a couple of generations removed from his family’s Jackson County farm, stories and music were always a part of Bentley’s life. His mother played piano and sang in church choirs, while his father — a California-born salesman with wide-ranging musical tastes — brought home library records by Leadbelly, Skip James, Billie Holiday, and other blues greats.As a teenager influenced by folk, rock and 70’s era singer-songwriters, he learned to play the family’s old Stella guitar and soon began writing his own songs. Through college he played solo and in bands, sometimes for rooms full of people, often not.After earning an art degree he moved to Colorado and began teaching. That eventually led to many years in Denver, where he continued writing songs and performing. During that time he was a longstanding member of The Schoolboys, a Denver dance band with the motto “Songs you love played by people you like.”These days Bentley performs regularly around Santa Fe and northern New Mexico. What he appreciates most about playing live is the moment when a room of strangers slowly becomes a room of listeners — when a song lands, a band locks in, and everyone feels like they’re part of the same small story unfolding in real time.And he’s still chasing the same things as when he first picked up that old Stella guitar: making songs that feel honest, useful, and worth keeping. <h3>The Night Letter Orchestra</h3>Kipp Bentley — acoustic guitar, vocals Nathan Dunton — backing vocals James Raymond — piano, B3 organ, other instruments Jon Gagan — upright &amp; electric bass Mark Clark — drums Karina Wilson — violin Jon Graboff — pedal steel, electric guitar, mandolin Jono Manson — electric, tenor &amp; baritone guitars Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Kipp Bentley and The Night Letter Orchestra

Contemporary Blues for a modern world. Grounded in the past, rooted in the present and looking to the future.Russ Green, producer, singer, songwriter and harmonica player is steeped in the past, living in the present and looking towards the future. Predominantly based in blues he has also made the not so surprising foray in to rock. And just as exciting is his having been involved in creating and performing a blues-hip hop fusion.Russ has played and toured extensively across the U.S., Canada, South America and Europe. Both fronting bands and also alongside living legends John Primer and Lurrie Bell both of whom have direct links to the old masters of the blues. Russ also produced a CD for SiriusXM satellite radio personality on B.B. King’s Bluesville, Big Llou Johnson. That CD won a Blues Music Award for Best New Artist in 2013. Russ Green’s CD titled City Soul was selected as one of DownBeat Magazine’s Best of 2018. City Soul was also selected as one of Living Blues Magazine’s Best of the Decade.All of these experiences have made Russ Green something unique. A voice like no other, songwriting that pushes the envelope of what is the norm and harmonica playing that goes beyond the boundaries and with hints of Hendrix. If life experience makes the man, then this man is made! An arresting storyteller, certainly authentic and certainly a modern take on a classic vibe.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

The Daniel Ward Electric Trio features Daniel on electric and flamenco guitars, John Bartlit on drum-set and percussion, and Milo Jaramillo on bass. The musical adventure with these three includes elevated and re-invented jazz standards, Latin jazz, Funk, Soka and fusion Reggae along with a good dose of original music and Flamenco styles. Bring your ears, your dancing shoes and a partner to this one!Expect deep grooves, blistering solos and beautiful melodic ballads, all in a soundscape that can jump anywhere from Pat Metheny style clean to Jeff Beck rock sounds and Flamenco nylon styles. Later on in the evening there will be dance rhythms and vocals too.Special 4th of July menu includes burgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob with compound butter, potato salad, panzanella salad, watermelon, root beer floats and more. Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

The Daniel Ward Electric Trio

The Andy Kingston Trio is a collaborative jazz project presenting an eclectic range of music from classic standards to popular hits.Andy Kingston was born in Chicago and came up in Boston and Northern Virginia. Andy began graduate work in philosophy and music at Boston University in 1996 and became a fixture in the New England jazz and blues scene, performing regularly at the House of Blues, Ryles, and Bob’s Southern Bistro with groups such as the Herman Johnson Quartet and the Zeke Martin Quartet. Andy appeared with Enrico Crivellaro, Ronnie Earl, Bruce Gertz, Nikki Glaspie, Sam Kininger, Nicole Nelson, Toni Lynn Washington and many others in the Boston area. Andy moved to Santa Fe in 2005 to teach at St. John’s College and has performed in groups led by Peter Amaral, Lorenzo Antonio, Tiho Dimitrov, Myrrhine Faller, Brian Hardgroove, Nacha Mendez, and Jimmy Russell.Loren Bienvenu grew up in Santa Fe, first studying jazz drumming with John Trentacosta and later with Peter Erskine in Los Angeles. Since returning to town in 2010, he counts his musical highlights as playing in Tootie Heath’s Whole Drum Truth (from 2015 to Heath’s passing in 2024), being in the band John Francis and the Poor Clares, and performing numerous gigs with the area’s finest jazz musicians.Michael Burt grew up and attended conservatory in Virginia, moving to New Mexico in 2018 after decades touring the world with accomplished musicians and musical theater groups. Michael has worked with numerous projects since arriving in New Mexico, including the Sol y Soul Band and the Andy Kingston Quartet. Michael also performs solo piano and is a celebrated music educator in Santa Fe.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

The Andy Kingston Trio

Unit B is thrilled to welcome back the incredible guitar and vocal talent of Caleb Garvin!&nbsp;Caleb &amp; Company will&nbsp;be playing&nbsp;a wide variety of music spanning from Ray Charles to Radiohead. So no matter who you've been listening to lately, there will be something for you.&nbsp;Caleb’s soulful voice and guitar leads will be backed by 2/3rds of the Mytsic Undertone, Jerred Blanchard (keys) and Tibby Stillman (drums and percussion) as well as the “Pocket Papi” Juan Aniceto on bass.Caleb has been staying busy lately, playing all around New Mexico, Colorado, Texas and California with bands such as The Brothers Santos, Christina Gomez Y Los Cuates, The Mango Cakes and Micah Thunder. Though busy, he has been finding more time to work on his own original music and will be sharing some of it with you on the 25th, as well as some of his favorite music in general.Music does not exist without context, yet he does. Jerred came from the void and to the void he shall once again return.Tibby Stillman is a living human music instrument and illustration.Juan likes thick strings and thicker tone. He’s known by his peers as being a reserved musician who’s all about that bass.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Caleb & Company

Hillary Smith &amp; Chris Dracup reunite for an electrifying night at Unit B, bringing together two of New Mexico’s most charismatic and beloved performers. This high-energy “lovefest” blends soul, blues, funk, and boogie into an unforgettable evening of music and celebration. Joined by an all-star band featuring Brant Leeper on keys, Jose Romero on bass, Melvin Crisp on drums, and Male Fainke on percussion, the groove will be undeniable. With Chris Dracup, a New Mexico Music Hall of Famer, and Hillary Smith’s powerhouse vocals leading the way, expect a vibrant, feel-good show with space to dance and an atmosphere that will keep you moving all night. Grab your tickets and get ready to move.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

The Hillary Smith & Chris Dracup Reunion

Neptune is the latest musical endeavor from frequent collaborators Jon Gagan and Holly Mead. The group features both new and time-tested compositions by the two musicians and will make its Unit B debut on June 19, 2026 in what is sure to be an exciting and lovely evening of composition-centric jazz.&nbsp;Joining Gagan and Mead will be Jeremy Harris on tenor sax, and Robby Rothschild on percussion. Gagan and Rothschild are known collectively as the rhythm section not only for Ottmar Liebert, but for Round Mountain and the popular eccentric jazz funk trio What The What as well.Jon Gagan is known for his 30+ year association with renowned guitarist Ottmar Liebert, playing bass on over 30 Liebert albums, including RIAA-certified gold and platinum and Grammy-nominated titles. Jon has also written numerous string and horn arrangements and scored a full-length string orchestra concert for Liebert.Gagan has performed with Milt Jackson, Eddie Harris, Dave Grusin, Christopher Cross, Big Al Anderson, Nat Adderley, Emily Remler and Warren Vaché, among many others. A prolific composer, Jon has also released a series of solo albums on Liebert's SSRI label, Transit 1-3. Among other side projects are "What The What" (2015)&nbsp; "Electric" (2018), and Still Life (2024). Recent recording work includes bass tracks featured on “Santa Fe Style” by Spanish virtuoso guitarist/singer Juan Jose Alba and “Alone” by the sister duo Carly and Martina.Holly Mead is a composer, pianist, and recording artist whose music flows from the heart of Santa Fe, NM. Holly’s work has been featured at Lincoln Center with Pop-Up Magazine, Pixar Animation Studios, the San Francisco International Film Festival, the Bay Area International Children's Film Festival, Aeolian Hall in London, the Taikang Cultural Center in Tainan, and National Taiwan University, among others.Holly holds a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from DePaul University and a Specialist Certificate in Producing Music for Film and Games from Berklee College of Music—and she recently completed a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Music Studies at Berklee in 2025.For Holly, music is more than an art—it is a gentle refuge and a self-care ritual. Through her compositions, she transforms personal challenges and dreams into nourishing soundscapes, offering listeners a safe haven to process stress, anxiety, and complex emotions. Her music invites a sense of calm and presence, serving as a dependable balm for the spirit.Jeremy Harris is originally from the South Island of New Zealand. Jeremy studied saxophone and composition and performed throughout New Zealand with local touring musicians before moving to the United States in 2015. He moved to New Mexico two years ago and is a rising star on the Santa Fe/Albuquerque sceneRobby Rothschild on percussion has studied many forms of music with teachers all over the world and earned a master's degree in composition from UNM. He performs regularly with Ottmar Liebert, What The What, and Round Mountain, the inimitable world/folk duo he formed with his brother Char.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

The Andy Kingston Trio is a collaborative jazz project presenting an eclectic range of music from classic standards to popular hits. The trio will be joined by Nathan Kingston on alto saxophone, who returns home to New Mexico this summer after a year performing with jazz, salsa, and Afropop groups in Vermont.Andy Kingston was born in Chicago and came up in Boston and Northern Virginia. Andy began graduate work in philosophy and music at Boston University in 1996 and became a fixture in the New England jazz and blues scene, performing regularly at the House of Blues, Ryles, and Bob’s Southern Bistro with groups such as the Herman Johnson Quartet and the Zeke Martin Quartet. Andy appeared with Enrico Crivellaro, Ronnie Earl, Bruce Gertz, Nikki Glaspie, Sam Kininger, Nicole Nelson, Toni Lynn Washington and many others in the Boston area. Andy moved to Santa Fe in 2005 to teach at St. John’s College and has performed in groups led by Peter Amaral, Lorenzo Antonio, Tiho Dimitrov, Myrrhine Faller, Brian Hardgroove, Nacha Mendez, and Jimmy Russell.Loren Bienvenu grew up in Santa Fe, first studying jazz drumming with John Trentacosta and later with Peter Erskine in Los Angeles. Since returning to town in 2010, he counts his musical highlights as playing in Tootie Heath’s Whole Drum Truth (from 2015 to Heath’s passing in 2024), being in the band John Francis and the Poor Clares, and performing numerous gigs with the area’s finest jazz musicians.Michael Burt grew up and attended conservatory in Virginia, moving to New Mexico in 2018 after decades touring the world with accomplished musicians and musical theater groups. Michael has worked with numerous projects since arriving in New Mexico, including the Sol y Soul Band and the Andy Kingston Quartet. Michael also performs solo piano and is a celebrated music educator in Santa Fe.Nathan Kingston was born in Santa Fe and grew up playing violin, saxophone, piano, guitar, bass, and drums. He studied with local legends Richard Snider and Jay “Rusty” Crutcher while performing with the Los Alamos Jazz Project and the Santa Fe Youth Symphony. Nathan made his debut with the Andy Kingston Trio in 2019 and performed for Branford Marsalis at the Lensic in 2021. From 2023 to 2025, he studied and performed with various musicians in northern Italy. He has played salsa with Nacha Mendez, jazz with Shamarr Allen, fusion with the Vermont bands K.I.N.D. and Saru, and Afropop with the Middlebury Afropop Ensemble.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

The Andy Kingston Trio with special guest Nathan Kingston

Join us at Unit B for an evening of adventurous interpretations drawn from the extraordinary catalogue of Wayne Shorter — the legendary American composer, saxophonist, and one of the most influential musical voices of the modern jazz era.Rather than simply recreating the recordings, the James Raymond Quartet brings its own spirit of exploration to Shorter’s music: the mystery, lyricism, harmonic depth, and open-ended storytelling that made his compositions such enduring vehicles for improvisation. From the haunting beauty of his ballads to the driving, elliptical energy of his more searching works, this night will celebrate Shorter’s singular gift for writing music that feels both timeless and still ahead of its time.A night for jazz listeners, improvisers, and anyone drawn to music that invites you somewhere unexpected. James Raymond - piano (David Crosby, Ronnie Laws, Oleta Adams, CSN, Spice Girls)As an adopted child, James’ Raymond’s parents were keen to pick up on his musical gift early on. He began studying piano at the age of six and by his early teens, he was performing with R&amp;B, rock, and jazz bands. In 1995, James learned what to attribute some of his talent to when he learned that his birth father was two-time rock and roll hall of famer, David Crosby.The two went on to form a 30-year collaboration, first with the group CPR, then years of touring with Crosby, Stills &amp; Nash, writing and recording for Crosby-Nash. James then went on to co-write and produce Crosby’s last three critically acclaimed solo albums. The most recent release, For Free, features co-writing with two of James’ lifelong musical heroes — Michael McDonald and Donald Fagan.James decamped from Los Angeles to Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 2023 and has immensely enjoyed joining the music scene here. Soon to be touring with his band Lookout Mountain (the music of Laurel Canyon), James recently released the EP “Playing Day For Night” with local legend Jono Manson and is nominated for the Norman Petty Producer’s Award at this years New Mexico Music Awards for his work on Kipp Bentley’s “Night Letter” album. Jon Gagan - bass (Ottmar Liebert, Dave Grusin, Christopher Cross, Milt Jackson)Known for his 30+ year association with renowned guitarist Ottmar Liebert, playing bass on over 30 Liebert albums, including RIAA certified gold and platinum and Grammy-nominated titles. Jon has also written numerous string and horn arrangements and scored a full-length string orchestra concert for Liebert.Gagan has performed with Milt Jackson, Eddie Harris, Dave Grusin, Christopher Cross, Big Al Anderson, Nat Adderley, Emily Remler and Warren Vaché, among many others. A prolific composer, Jon has also released a series of solo albums on Liebert's SSRI label, Transit 1-3.Among other side projects are "What The What" (2015) "Electric" (2018), and Still Life (2024). Recent recording work includes bass tracks featured on “Santa Fe Style” by Spanish virtuoso guitarist/singer Juan Jose Alba and “Alone” by the sister duo Carly and Martina. Mark Clark - drumsMark Clark is a versatile percussion artist with several decades of experiences in performing, touring, recording and teaching music. His resume is as diverse as his varied abilities and comfort of execution of domestic and global styles of percussion performance practices. Since the mid- 1980s he has maintained a touring presence nationally and globally with The United States Air Force Band of the Golden West (1986-90), Ottmar Liebert (1992-2002), John Popper &amp; The Duskray Troubadours (2011), Jono Manson (1995-present), Latin rock group Manzanares (2004-present), and the Jimmy Stadler Band (2012-present). Representative of his numerous television appearances are performances with Ottmar Liebert (Jay Leno, The Today Show, Regis and Kathy Lee, Univision Mexico), John Popper &amp; The Duskray Troubadours (Lopez Tonight), and Manzanares (Bobby Flay and Anthony Bourdain). Additionally, he appears in such films as The Postman, King Pin and Eight Days A Week (with Jono Manson) and In Bye Bye Love (with James Taylor and Ben Taylor). He has played on more than 80+ recordings with artists such as Dan Fogelberg, James Taylor and Ben Taylor, Ottmar Liebert, John Popper, Jono Manson, Cat Stevens, Crystal Bowersox, Kip Winger, and the debut of John Popper &amp; The Duskray Troubadours. Most recently, he recorded with John Popper &amp; Jono Manson on ”Bootlegger Days” and with K.T. Tunstall on songs for the new musical “Clueless.” Prior to his current positions at New Mexico School of Music and the University of New Mexico, he was on the faculty at United World College in Montezuma, NM (2011-2014), Santa Fe School of Art &amp;&nbsp; Design (2010-2014), Santa Fe School for the Arts and Sciences (2009-2010), and The College of Santa Fe (1999-2009). Mark Clark’s education includes Berklee School of Music, The Los Angeles Jazz Workshop, and private lessons with Alex Acuña, Alan Dawson, Pete Ahmal, Fred Simpson and Jesse Sawyer. Jeremy Harris - woodwindsKnown for his warm tone, melodic intelligence, and deeply musical approach to improvisation.A versatile player with a strong command of jazz language, Harris brings both lyricism and fire to the bandstand — equally at home navigating straight-ahead swing, modern harmonic landscapes, and more open, exploratory music.As a member of New Mexico’s active jazz community, Harris has performed in a variety of ensemble settings, including appearances with respected regional musicians such as Jon Gagan, Micky Patten, Jack Hanan, Holly Mead, and Robby Rothschild. He has been featured in Unit B’s jazz programming, including performances alongside several of Santa Fe and Albuquerque’s most accomplished players.For this evening’s tribute to Wayne Shorter, Harris brings a natural affinity for the saxophone’s expressive possibilities — from searching, conversational improvisation to the kind of spacious, storytelling phrasing that Shorter’s music invites. His playing balances technical command with emotional restraint, honoring the tradition while leaving room for the unexpected.With the James Raymond Quartet, Harris helps illuminate the mystery, beauty, and restless invention at the heart of Shorter’s compositions, bringing a distinctly New Mexican voice to music that continues to challenge and inspire generations of improvisers.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

The James Raymond Quartet

Experience an evening of jazz rooted in tradition, with fresh, thoughtful interpretation. Vocalist Dev Suroop brings a rich, expressive voice shaped by decades of performing, recording, and teaching. She is joined by three acclaimed musicians well known in the Santa Fe music scene—bassist Jon Gagan, pianist Bert Dalton, and drummer John Bartlit—whose deep musicality creates a sound that is both dynamic and intimate.The quartet moves with ease through swing, blues, ballads, and Brazilian rhythms, reimagining familiar tunes while allowing space for nuance and feel. Each tune is grounded in a strong group sound, with room for both vocal and instrumental expression.An evening of connection and creativity in one of Santa Fe’s most intimate listening rooms.Join us for dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm, with tickets required.

Dev Suroop

Virtuoso British acoustic guitarist Clive Carroll blends classical, folk, blues, jazz, and Celtic influences into a captivating live performance. A former collaborator of John Renbourn who has shared stages with Tommy Emmanuel and Madonna, Carroll delivers a stunning showcase of the acoustic guitar. <h3 style="text-align: start">Clive Carroll – Guitar Virtuoso and Composer</h3>Celebrated English guitarist Clive Carroll returns to the United States in 2026, bringing his breathtaking blend of virtuosity, storytelling, and genre-defying musicianship to audiences across the country.Widely regarded as one of the UK’s foremost acoustic guitar masters, Clive’s performances span centuries and continents — from the delicate intricacies of 16th-century lute music to the fire and freedom of modern jazz, blues, Irish reels, and his own original compositions. His extraordinary range has seen him tour extensively across Europe, Australia, North America, and the Middle East, captivating audiences and critics alike.A frequent touring partner of the late John Renbourn, Clive’s acclaimed tribute album The Abbot celebrates their musical bond and continues to earn international praise. As Guitar Techniques magazine wrote:“Clive Carroll is one of the UK’s most respected acoustic guitarists... The Abbot really is rather special.”He has also shared stages with Tommy Emmanuel, and his work has drawn admiration from a wide array of admirers including John Williams, Madonna, Guy Ritchie, Jean-Christophe Novelli, and even the Sultanate of Oman.Beyond the stage, Clive’s talents have found unique places in film and pop culture. He spent several weeks teaching Benedict Cumberbatch to play banjo for his (later recast) role as Pete Seeger in the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown — and when Edward Norton took over the part, it was Clive’s own pre-recorded banjo tracks heard on screen. Earlier in his career, Clive performed in Madonna’s live band, further testament to his versatility and global appeal.Whether performing solo, collaborating with world-renowned artists, or composing pieces that bridge classical finesse with contemporary spirit, Clive Carroll continues to redefine what’s possible on six strings.Doors open at 5:30 pm for dinner, wine and craft cocktails. Showtime is 7:00 pm.

An Evening with Clive Carroll

The Bob Fox Trio is one of Santa Fe's most beloved jazz bands, featuring&nbsp; Bob Fox on piano, John Trentacosta on drums and Gordon Johnson on bass. These guys lay down the groove and create magic.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Sugar Britches is a blend of mischievous high-brow honky-tonk with eclectic instrumental accompaniment and clever lyrics, written by&nbsp;Brian Johanson&nbsp;and performed by a collection of characters. Combining good ‘ol country heartache along with snarky folksy wit, Sugar Britches has been playing non-stop throughout Colorado and the great West in bars, parking lots, weddings, bat mitzvahs, rodeos, amphitheaters and regular-ass theaters since 2017. They are excited to be back at Unit B by Chocolate Maven for another intimate evening of storytelling, humor, amazing musicianship and very tight pants.The Lineup: - Brian Johanson (acoustic guitar/vocals): a Colorado native, Brian has been performing throughout the West for the last 25 years (He’s the old one). He writes the majority of his songs based on trauma and tackles them with humor, which his therapist says isn’t the best way to handle things. He has released four albums with Sugar Britches, and one with his bluegrass band, Glove Trucker.- Lance Ruby (electric guitar): a Utah Native, Lance has been a guitarist extraordinaire since he picked one up. He went on a full-ride scholarship to Utah State and the University of Northern Colorado, and has a degree in Jazz guitar. He plays in many bands, such as Musketeer Gripweed, Graham Good and the Painters, but his favorite is Sugar Britches.- Cameron Collums (Bass/vocals): born in the wilds of Alaska and shipped all over Europe, Cameron fell in love with the bass and has been playing all styles of music for years. He is a graduate of the University of Northern Colorado, with a major in Jazz bass. His mustache is NOT to be touched.Doors open at 5:30 pm for dinner, wine and craft cocktails. Showtime is 7:00 pm.

Sugar Britches

Award-winning singer-songwriter and producer Ron Crowder brings his all-original Rock/Pop/Funk/Soul sound to Santa Fe’s Unit B for the first time, backed by an all-star band of some of New Mexico’s finest musicians.Ron CrowderRon Crowder is an award-winning singer-songwriter, producer, recording engineer and multi-instrumentalist. An Albuquerque native, Ron has traveled the world as a touring and recording musician, sharing the stage with acts as diverse as Three Dog Night, The Persuasions, The Zombies, The Main Squeeze and 3-time Grammy winner, Fantastic Negrito, among many others. As a long-time member of New Mexico’s recording studio elite, Ron is also the owner of InCrowd Productions in Albuquerque, winning numerous awards as a songwriter, producer, recording engineer and composer, including Tellys, Silver Microphones, Addys, American Marketing Association, and is a perennial winner at the New Mexico Music Awards, recently winning Song of the Year, Producer of the Year and Best Recording Engineer. Today, in addition to his work in the recording studio, he performs regularly with his band, the Ron Crowder Band, which features an all-star lineup of some of New Mexico’s finest musicians.&nbsp;John Bartlit&nbsp;John Bartlit&nbsp;is an accomplished professional multi-instrumentalist, composer, teacher, producer and accompanist with decades of experience in the arts. He holds a performance degree in percussion (BA) from UNM. John has performed and recorded locally, nationally and internationally in a wide variety of styles. His musical adventures include The Bert Dalton Trio, NM Symphony, SF Desert Chorale, Rita Moreno, Hubie Law, John Lewis (MJQ), Chris Calloway, John Rangel, NM Marimba Band, Del Sol String Quartet, John Cage, Lou Harrison, Michael Sterns, Bill Evans Dance and Robbie Robertson. John’s skills in trap-set are legendary, and he has pioneered a whole new approach to Flamenco cajon as well as mastering many hand percussion instruments. Chris IsheeChris Ishee has been a fixture on the New Mexico music scene for decades. He spent many years touring with Maynard Ferguson and Engelbert Humperdinck, among many other artists. In addition, he taught at Santa Fe Prep for 24 years. He has two CD’s out of his own music and just completed a healing music project with his wife, Carrie Ishee.Dimi DiSantiGuitarist Dimi DiSanti could play with anyone anywhere, and he has, working with Bernard Purdie, James Newton, the Temptations, the Drifters, the Coasters, Sparx, and Lorenzo Antonio, among others. Lucky for us in New Mexico, he chooses to live and play here. He just celebrated the release of his new album,&nbsp;Our Big Backyard,&nbsp;recently awarded the Best Jazz Album at the 2025 NM Music Awards.Rob "Milo" JaramilloBassist Rob "Milo" Jaramillo studied at UNM and went on to perform with John Lewis, Tommy Berndtsson, Bill Watrous, Tony Quinones, Ritmo Caliente, and Chris Calloway. He has toured throughout the U.S., Australia, and Cuba with Yoboso, &amp; Ritmo Caliente. His home is the Isleta Indian Reservation. Former music school classmates and longtime friends, Milo has played with Crowder live and in the recording studio for many years.Alex MurzynAlex Murzyn’s versatility and musicianship has made him the most in demand saxophonist in New Mexico. Relocating from the San Francisco area, where he played with numerous bands, including Huey Lewis and the News, Ray Obiedo, Pete Escovedo and the Stand Kenton Legacy Orchestra. With a career spanning three decades, he has three CDs under his name and is working to complete the fourth,&nbsp; soon to be released. He brings his unique background of R &amp; B and modern jazz to the table whenever he plays. He is equally accomplished on flute and clarinet. Teri Lynn BrowningTeri Lynn is a professional singer/songwriter living in Santa Fe for over 30 years. She received a vocal performance scholarship and studied Baroque and Medieval Music at Oklahoma State in college. Eventually moving to Santa Fe in 1992 she performed jazz standards with a jazz trio then was a regular cast member at La Casa Sena Cantina performing classic showtunes and cabaret. In 1996 she created and produced the very popular “Teri’s Lounge” which featured a house band with local talent. Her band played the Santa Fe circuit including A Bar, Catamount and various other clubs. In 1998 she released a club track “Feel your power” which was featured on the Rolling Stone dance chart for several months. Teri Lynn moved to NYC where she received a record deal with house music legend Todd Terry and recorded two dance singles. In the past she had a featured solo showcase on the Plaza Bandstand and has had regular weekly residencies at La Posada Bar, El Monte Sagrado (Taos), Vanessie and La Fonda in Santa Fe and sold out showcases in Amsterdam, Paris and London. Teri Lynn released her CD “Heart” produced by Andrew Primm in 2012 which was nominated for a New Mexico Music Award. She was chosen to showcase her songs at NYC ‘s well known club “The Cutting Room.” Teri Lynn has recorded on local artists CD’s including Gary Farmer, Joe West and Chris Dracup among others. Currently she has been a solo performer at the Santa Fe Tributes concerts for the last 9 years and is a featured member of the Ron Crowder Band as well as regularly performing on Sky Railway.Doors open at 5:30 pm for dinner, wine and craft cocktails. Showtime is 7:00 pm.

Ron Crowder

Join us for a special evening with singer/songwriter Jono Manson, along with a band featuring many of his long-time friends and collaborators.Jono Manson is a prolific singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, master storyteller, and an accomplished audio engineer and producer, who started his first band at age seven and never looked back. During a storied career spanning over five decades he has played everywhere from the local dive to Madison Square Garden and has amassed an impressive discography that includes major label and indie releases on three continents. Jono has produced albums for Grammy winners and local heroes alike.Born and raised in New York City, he has made his home in Santa Fe for the past 34 years and has put down deep roots in the local community. Manson's songs are diverse and genre-bending, drawing on roots, rock, soul, pop and country traditions as they paint vivid portraits of resilient characters standing tall in the face of time’s relentless march, and his performances are similarly determined, delivered with a passion and conviction that’s as honest as it is empathetic. Manson has shared the stage with Pete Seeger and backed up Bo Diddley. He has travelled to Pakistan as part of his long-standing collaboration with sindhi sufi/rock stars The Sketches, and played on an album by Dean Ween. He appeared in a Kevin Costner film, which used one of his songs as the central theme, and wrote the official song for his kid's elementary school. He has co-written with and produced albums for American Idol finalist Crystal Bowersox, John Popper, toured with Joan Osborne, and shepherded countless projects for local musicians. Jono will be accompanied by Mark Clark, Gary Cook, Jon Gagan and Andy Kingston. Appearances by Myrrhine Faller, Danny Rubin and other surprise guests.Photo: William CouponDoors open at 5:30 pm for dinner, wine and craft cocktails. Showtime is 7:00 pm.

Jono Manson & Friends

Starting out over a decade ago in Santa Fe as a jazz cover band dedicated to the musical legacy of Ornette Coleman, the members of OrnEtc turned to playing their own compositions. These striking and engaging original pieces will be front and center during this performance by an incredible group of musicians: Jerry Weimer on saxophones and clarinet, Dan Pearlman on cornet, Lee Steck on vibraphone, Noah Baumeister on bass, and Dave Wayne on drum set.The music of OrnEtc honors ancestral&nbsp;sources via their dedication to the iconoclasm of those who came before them: Musical legends like Wayne Shorter, Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus and Ornette Coleman. The music of Ornette Coleman was a tremendous breakthough when it first came out in 1958, and its ability to get out of the box is just as important today. Dinner, wine and craft cocktails at 5:30. Showtime is 7:00. See you there!

ORNETC

Nosotros has been drawing music lovers to their distinctive Latin groove for over 30 years. What began as a guitar trio in 1994, quickly took on a life of its own, becoming something that no one could have predicted, including one of the most recognizable and original Latin bands in the Southwest United States.The band’s remarkable evolution over the years - taking on new members and leadership along the way - has resulted in the 10-piece Latin music powerhouse it is today. The group seamlessly combines a myriad of Latin rhythms with elements of rock, salsa, jazz and cumbia creating an innovative and imaginative Latin sound that is, unique, undefinable and unmistakably Nosotros.Nosotros has been invited to perform on bills with some of the biggest acts in music and has appeared at the legendary San Jose Jazz and Telluride Jazz Festivals. NPR's venerable Alt-Latino program has twice featured the band. Along with a plethora New Mexico Music Awards, they were awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the organization in 2022, the first time ever given to a group. They have also twice been named winners in the prestigious John Lennon Songwriting Contest.2024 saw the release of two Nosotros songs and videos, the topical, timely, funky and fun, “Mentiras”, featuring Las Cafeteras' Daniel French and “#esperanza”, a salsa influenced and inspirational song about hanging on to hope even it the darkest of times. Both tracks produced by 3 time GRAMMY winner Raul Pacheco of Ozomatli.Nosotros continues to astound audiences to this day, wherever they perform. They have become festival favorites and have shared stages with the likes of Etta James, Gypsy Kings, Los Lobos, The Wailers, Roy Hargrove, Los Lonely Boys, Joan Osborne, Ozomatli, Las Cafeteras, Flor de Toloache, Grupo Fantasma, Victor Wooten, Dave Mason, Making Movies and many more. And, importantly, their new music continues to be relevant, reflecting our ever-changing world. It also continues to be vibrant, fun and, yes, undefinable. Undeniably “felt in the pit our souls”. Doors open at 5:30 pm for dinner, wine and craft cocktails. Showtime is 7:00 pm.

This New Mexico–based powerhouse trio featuring John Funkhouser, Terry Burns and Arnaldo Acosta is proud to present their latest collaborative effort “Artrio–two” in concert. These three artists are all respected sidemen and leaders, performing with local, regional, national, and international artists as well as being respected composers and arrangers. Pianist John Funkhouser, a native of the Boston area, has performed and/or recorded with Joe Lovano, Charles Neville, Steve Gadd, Abe Laboriel Sr., Bobby Watson and Tierney Sutton. Bassist Terry Burns, originally from Clovis, New Mexico has performed and/or recorded with Freddie Hubbard, Gene Harris, Ray Bryant, Von Freeman, Teddy Edwards, Lenny White, Joanne Brakeen, Dewey Redman, and many others. Terry has won numerous awards for his music including 2 nominations from the Minnesota Music Awards and 5 nominations from the New Mexico Music Awards (with 3 wins in the last 5 years). Drummer Arnaldo Acosta, originally from the Dominican Republic, has performed with many great jazz and Latin artists including Al Dimeola, Lorenzo Antonio, Sparx, Dimi DiSanti, Café Mocha and Felix Peralta. “Artrio–two” features original compositions and arrangements by all three and is the second in a series of recordings exploring the intimate dynamics of the trio setting. The listener can expect to hear everything from hard-hitting trio jazz to introspective ballads, with a few of your favorite standards and new arrangements of classic popular tunes.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Artrio-Two

Karen has 2 Dry Bar Comedy Specials -Go Dawgs (with millions of views on Facebook &amp; YouTube) and now Rub Some Dirt On It (Top 10 List of 2023). She was a finalist on Nickelodeon Television’s Search for the Funniest Mom in America. Her latest comedy album, Shiny Happy People Laughing (named with special permission from REM), plays on 4 different channels on Sirius XM Radio. She has numerous television appearances including The Talk on CBS, Gotham Comedy Live, and ads for Wal-Mart and Zyrtec. She has also been featured in The Washington Post, Huff Post and The Insider.&nbsp; Karen entertains audiences nationwide with her relatable observations of family and everyday life. Her funny, sentimental stories of growing up in the 1970's &amp; 80's are a particularly big hit with Gen Xers, Gen Jonesers and Baby Boomers. Karen’s “real” humor, clean material and conversational delivery connect quickly with audiences. She has also built a strong community of friends on social media. Karen lives in Cumberland, Maine but loves to travel all over the country for comedy shows, especially if there is a Waffle House along the way.

Karen Morgan

Towers of tea sandwiches, scones with jam, tea breads, tartlets, steaming pots of tea, and a special live concert by the award winning Entourage Jazz all come together to create a delightful Mother’s Day tea party at Unit B. LIVE JAZZ with ENTOURAGE JAZZ!Adored by audiences, the award winning Entourage Jazz is a favorite of New Mexico, winning Best Local Band, Albuquerque’s Best Jazz Band, Best Vocal Performance, Best Route 66 Cover Song at the New Mexico Music Awards and many other accolades. Entourage Jazz features the effervescent vocalist Emerson Corley, Todd Lowry on piano, John Bartlit on drums, Lee Taylor on sax, Paul Gonzales on trumpet, and Maren Hatch on bass. HOURS: Doors open at 4:00 for Afternoon Tea. Showtime is 4:30. Tickets are required. Afternoon Tea is $48 prix fixe, collected on site. By purchasing a ticket you agree to participate in the prix fixe menu ($48) with a minimum of one Afternoon Tea purchase per person. Please note that the purchase button on this page is for tickets for the concert and entry into the space. Afternoon Tea as well as optional champagne, cocktails and gratuity are not included with your ticket purchase and will be collected on site. AFTERNOON TEA MENUPrix Fixe, $48. Children five to twelve years old, $18 Tea Sandwiches:- Cucumber &amp; dill- Smoked Salmon and chive- Caramelized pear and goat cheese- Curried chicken&nbsp;- Cheddar and tomato- Nutella with sprinkles- Garden tofu and veggie salad- Roast beef with horseradishand morePastries and Savories:-&nbsp;Baby Quiche- Cucumber Salad- Scones- Lemon Curd- Creme Fraiche- Raspberry Preserves- Ganache Tartlets- Raspberry Cream Tartlets- Passion Fruit Mouse Petit Fours- Belgian Chocolate Brownies- Lemon Blueberry Tea Bread- Ginger Snapsand more Beverages:-&nbsp;Black, Decaf and Herb TeaOptional Beverages (à la carte):- Champagne- Cocktails- Sparkling Water- Soft Drinks- Espresso drinks- Hot Chocolate (Menu is subject to change without notice)VEGAN &amp; GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS AVAILABLE - Kindly indicate on your reservation in advance.

Mother's Day Tea

<blockquote>After a sold&nbsp;out smash success in December, Myrrhine &amp; the band are at it again...and just in time for Mother's Day!Treat your favorite mom (or person!) to a swanky night out at Santa Fe's most stylish venue, Unit B. With a voice reminiscent of the classic soul divas, and songs which explore love, loss, and personal growth, Adele has proven herself to be an iconic voice of her generation. To pay tribute to her talents, both as a singer and songwriter, powerhouse vocalist Myrrhine Faller (Big Suitcase) has teamed up with a band of some of New Mexico's most accomplished musicians (Mark Clark, Andy Kingston, Tiho Dimitrov, Artha Meadors, Natanya Manson, &amp; Kelly Khun), for a performance of Adele's celebrated hits, including songs from all of her albums --&nbsp;19, 21, 25,&nbsp;and&nbsp;30. Myrrhine Faller (lead vocals) Myrrhine is from NYC, and while that will always be home, she has spent the last 8 years in the artistic haven that is Santa Fe. With early roots in musical theater and&nbsp;her local church's gospel choir, Myrrhine has a versatile vocal style. Myrrhine earned a music degree from McGill University in Montreal and participated in various musical projects during her time there, including a performance at the Montreal Jazz Festival with Juno Award-winning saxophonist Joel Miller. After university, Myrrhine moved to Toronto and found a true love in performing soul and blues music, which showcases her sweet but powerful timbre, extensive range, and emotional delivery.&nbsp;While in Toronto, Myrrhine fronted two original bands, Urban Preacher, and The Distillery, recording albums with Grammy Award-winning engineer George Massenburg.&nbsp; With these bands,&nbsp;she completed several cross-country and international tours, and won a Toronto Independent Music Award for Best Blues Album. Since moving to Santa Fe, Myrrhine has spent much time recording in the studio (her happy place) with fellow New York transplant, Jono Manson, doing backing vocals for his&nbsp;albums, as well as albums by John Popper, The Gang, and many other artists. You can frequently find Myrrhine playing the local scene, fronting the funk-soul band, Big Suitcase.Artha Meadors (Bass/Synth) Artha Meadors is an electric bassist from Albuquerque, New Mexico whose eclectic tastes and skillset genre-hops from R&amp;B, soul, blues &amp; jazz, to metal, hardcore punk and progressive rock.&nbsp;He is a notable sideman and session musician for artists such as Eric McFadden, The JDS, Robert Mirabal and The Rare Tribal Mob, Isaac Aragon and the Healing, among others, and toured across Europe in 2019 with guitarist and singer, Ryan McGarvey. Alibi Weekly awarded him their Best Bassist award in 2017 and 2018. Meadors teaches music, and has worked with the New Mexico Jazz Workshop since 2017. He is also active in music production, sequencing, and programming. His project, Citizens of Tape City, won the 2018 New Mexico Music Award for “Best Pop Album.”&nbsp;Meador’s most recent project, I Want To Be An Architect, is his first solo single, which was nominated for the 2022 New Mexico Music Award’s category of “Best Instrumental Performance.”&nbsp; These projects allow Artha to demonstrate his penchant for composing and arrangement.Mark Clark (Drums/Percussion) Mark Clark is a versatile percussionist with several decades of experiences in performing, touring, recording and teaching music.&nbsp;His resume is as diverse as his varied abilities and comfort of execution of domestic and global styles of percussion performance practices.&nbsp;Since the mid-1980s he has maintained a touring presence nationally and globally with The United States Air Force Band of the Golden West, Ottmar Liebert, John Popper &amp; The Duskray Troubadours, Jono Manson, Latin rock group Manzanares, and the Jimmy Stadler Band. He has played on more than 80 recordings with artists such as Dan Fogelberg, James Taylor and Ben Taylor, Ottmar Liebert, John Popper, Jono Manson, Cat Stevens, Crystal Bowersox, Kip Winger, and the debut of John Popper &amp; the Duskray Troubadours. Most recently, he recorded with John Popper &amp; Jono Manson on "Bootlegger Days," and with K.T. Tunstall on songs for the new musical "Clueless." Prior to his current positions at New Mexico School of Music and the University of New Mexico, he was on the faculty at United World College in Montezuma, NM, Santa Fe School of Art &amp; Design, Santa Fe School for the Arts and Sciences, and The College of Santa Fe.Tiho Dimitrov (guitar) Tiho Dimitrov has been playing music in New Mexico since the late 90's, when he immigrated to the U.S.. In addition to his work as a hired guitar player, Tiho is also an accomplished songwriter and solo artist, and has won numerous New Mexico Music Awards for his original music. He was also voted Best Blues Guitar Player at Ernie Ball's King of The Blues competition in New Mexico in 2014. Tiho has made appearances as a guest in bluesman Guitar Shorty’s band, and also played in Soulman Sam’s band for some time, including a two-night event with legendary saxophonist Bobby Keys. Other notable collaborations include touring and co-writing with Grammy-winning Native American singer Star Nayea, and guest appearances with a long list of notable musicians, including guitar virtuoso Larry Mitchell, John Kurzweg, Felecia Ford, Brian Hardgroove of Public Enemy, Jono Manson, and keyboard player Brant Leeper, who is also a close friend and co-producer of some of the songs on Dimitrov’s album.Andy Kingston (piano/keyboards) <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://andykingston.com/">Andy Kingston</a> is a tutor at St. John’s College in Santa Fe, NM and plays piano for a number of Jazz, Latin and R&amp;B groups. His most current project is the Andy Kingston Trio. Prior to teaching at St. John’s, Andy performed extensively in the Boston area while studying and teaching philosophy, literature, and music at Boston University.Natanya Manson (background vocals) Natanya Manson is a young artist who attends NMSA as a sophomore in high school where she was accepted into the music department for both voice and piano. She began taking piano lessons at the age of five and has studied flamenco for nearly ten years. She was the youngest recipient ever to win a New Mexico Music Award for her song, “Me,” which she wrote when she was 9 years old and has since continued to write and record original music which can be found on all streaming platforms.&nbsp;Natanya has also been featured on records and performed live with local, national and international musicians.Kelly Khun (background vocals) Described by&nbsp;The Austin Chronicle&nbsp;as "the icing on the red velvet cake, with a sound that pulls from the origins of hip hop, the alleyways of the Crescent City, the grease and grime of an old-school soul review,"&nbsp;Kelly Khun&nbsp;brings a genre-defying voice steeped in soul, grit, and storytelling. A sought-after collaborator and session vocalist, Kelly has worked with a wide range of iconic artists and industry leaders, including David Foster, Rex Brown, Cyril Neville, Galactic, and Howard Levy. Kelly’s versatility as a contract and session vocalist has taken her into acclaimed studios, including&nbsp;Jim Henson Studios, Warner Chappell,&nbsp;Big Fish Studios, Big Orange Studios, and M. Ward’s Daytrotter Sessions. Expect everything from raw, stripped-down piano ballads that will move your soul to full-band synth pop songs, with hooks that will move your hips! An evening not to be missed! Get your tickets early before this one sells out! Join us for dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. No ticket is required for dinner, but reservations are recommended. Showtime is 7:00 pm, with tickets required.</blockquote>

An Evening of Adele with Myrrhine

Jimmy Stadler Band

Drastic Andrew is a 5 piece progressive rock outfit with 6 studio albums of original music. “Stained Glass,” The band’s latest effort was released June 2025. 2022’s Album, “The Great&nbsp; Unconformity” was nominated in 3 award categories in the New Mexico Music Awards. Previous&nbsp; albums have been awarded Best Rock Album, among 7 other wins. Drastic Andrew’s “Drastically Live” live album was released worldwide digitally on March 24th, 2024. It was recorded from the soundboard at Tumbleroot Brewery/Distillery in Santa Fe, NM on July 1st, 2023. Spotify’s Drastic Andrew Radio option displays a range of similar sounding artists and&nbsp; influences, such as Wilco, Black Keys, Cracker, Rolling Stones, Ray Wylie Hubbard, old 97’s, Jack White, Steve Earle, Richard Thompson, Josh Ritter and Ryan Adams. Drastic Andrew has&nbsp; developed a unique sound all their own with a distinct progressive, indie pop streak, over 10 years of composing and performing in most of Northern New Mexico’s liveliest bars, brewpubs&nbsp; and larger stages such as Albuquerque festivals and several shows on the plaza stage in Lensic 360’s Santa Fe’s summer concert series. Led by Andrew MacLauchlan, the quintet nail their colors to the mast with a collection of songs&nbsp; that delve into various themes, from social injustice and the environment, to love and&nbsp; relationships and personal/ universal struggle. It’s a range of subjects that songwriters are prone to explore, so it’s to MacLauchlan’s credit that he brings something new and original to the table. Contrasting musical styles, full production and ambitious arrangements are the hallmark of each album.&nbsp;The musicians: Andrew MacLauchlan has been writing and composing original music &amp; poetry from the age of 11. Starting out on the Banjo, he gravitated to the guitar as a teenager. He formed the Drastic Andrew Band in 2011 as an evolving platform for exploring a variety of colliding musical genres and lyrical story-telling, creating albums as well as performing the resulting music. The collaboration with fellow musicians is a vital ongoing inspiration for him. Matthiew McClinton is an award winning producer, arranger &amp; bass master and has produced the bands latest 3 records. He is very active in the music community in multiple roles as leading force in many projects. Justin Lindsey is a virtuoso lead guitarist and creative sound wizard. Widely regarded as studio&nbsp; genius, improviser and expert sound engineer. He fronts his own originals band, St.Range, who play throughout New Mexico. Kevin Zoernig is a gifted keys player with award winning producer credits, and performs in a variety of musical projects. His studio &amp; live performance work is very unique. When Kevin shows up to a session or show he might bring a vintage Casio keyboard, a Harpsichord, Melatron or an antique accordion.Ron Crowder is a multi-instrumentalist who leads his own outfit: The Ron Crowder Band, happens to be a sensational, intuitive percussionist and has performed in both studio sessions and live shows with Drastic Andrew for the past 3 albums.Jesse Deluxe is a singer, songwriter, producer &amp; multi-instrumentalist originally from Los Angeles. She also works on film &amp; TV projects including the Emmy winning show “Alax.” Jesse has an authoritative&nbsp;approach&nbsp;to various genres&nbsp;in her arsenal, which range from rock, pop, opera and hints of death metal. She has worked with producer David Jerden, (Jane's Addiction, Rolling Stones, Alice in Chains, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dead Kennedys). She counts among her influences: Hendrix, Bowie, The Weekend, REZZ, Lana Del Rey, &amp; Phantogram. Join us for dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. No ticket is required for dinner, but reservations are recommended. Showtime is 7:00 pm, with tickets required.

Drastic Andrew Band with Jesse Deluxe

We are thrilled thrilled to present Hillary Smith back on the Unit B stage this time with her very own quintet including local faves Alex Murzyn time players on the Unit B stage. With remarkable vocal range and charisma Hillary Smith returns to Unit B with NM jazz masters Alex Murzyn on sax, John Funkhouser on piano, Gordon Johnson on bass and Rich Malloy on drums.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Mo is a comedian and actor who recently appeared on Netflix’s hit show, “Nobody wants this”, as well on HBO’s iconic series “Curb your enthusiasm”. In the past Mo was a frequent guest on “Conan” and “Chelsea Lately” while also appearing on big podcasts like “WTF” w/ Marc Maron, Adam Carolla, Bertcast, “Your mom’s house”, and “The fighter and the kid”. Mo has also guest-starred on hit sitcoms such as “Modern Family”, “Castle”, and “Happy Endings”. And if that’s not enough, Mo also created “Comedy Knockout” for truTV, and was the head writer on Theo Von’s show “Man Up”, which aired on Comedy Central. You catch him soon on “Comics’s Unleashed” on CBS. Doors open at 5:30 pm for dinner, wine and craft cocktails. Showtime is 7:00 pm.

Mo Mandel

AS SEEN ON THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, HBO MAX &amp; MOREOrlando has a knack for finding humor in just about anything that crosses his path. With his animated demeanor, Orlando entertains the audiences through his dynamic storytelling and undeniable likeability. Orlando Leyba is one of the funniest and at the same time heartwarming comedians performing nationwide. His style melts your heart and then gets you feeling free to laugh right away. Orlando has appeared on HBO MAX, NBC’s THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON and HBO’s ENTRE NOS: PART 3 and most recently, Orlando was featured in NBC’s "Bring the Funny". We are thrilled to present the charming and hilarious Orlando Leyba on the Unit B stage.Orlando also appears in TruTV’s LAFF MOBB LAFF TRACKS, both performing stand-up and acting in his re-enactment stories. He voices the role of ‘Wabo” alongside Will Forte and Lea Thompson in the animated feature LUIS &amp; THE ALIENS.We could not be more thrilled to have Orlando Leyba on the Unit B stage. Laughing is therapeutic and we all need this show! Come join the fun at Unit B, and prepare to be delighted!Doors open at 5:30 for dinner, wine and craft cocktails. Showtime is 7:00 pm.

Orlando Leyba

Eryn Bent’s unique Americana–Rock crossover sound captures the heart instantly. Her songwriting is deep and soul-stirring—rooted in the earth, yet soaring skyward. Unit B is thrilled to welcome Eryn to the stage for a special performance featuring her full band, with Clay Norris on guitar, Mason Norris on bass, Thomas Primozic on drums, and special guests joining throughout the night.A classically trained vocalist, Eryn’s expressive voice and evocative songwriting have earned her multiple honors over the years. She is now a three-time New Mexico Music Award winner, most recently taking home Best Country Album for her latest release, Blush. She was also named Best Country Artist at this month’s New Mexico Entertainment Awards. A deluxe edition of Blush is set for release this fall. Born and raised in Montana, Eryn’s small-town roots and southwestern ties run deep, shaping her lyrics, presence, and performance style. "Let’s talk Eryn Bent—the classically trained and studied singer-songwriter who utilizes her intimate knowledge of how music works to craft introspective and autobiographical folk songs of the highest caliber. The angel-voiced guitarist who effortlessly bridges genre gaps in such a subtle yet meaningful way that you'll swear that last song was about you... completely captivating, a level of beauty in music that few ever truly obtain, and a credit to folksy mavens worldwide.” — Santa Fe Reporter Unit B is the best place in Santa Fe to experience the full emotional range and artistry of Eryn Bent—up close and unforgettable.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

The Eryn Bent Band

Unit B is proud to host a night of incredible musicianship for Tiho Dimitrov’s debut album release, “Sleepless Nights”. Tiho’s guitar playing, songcraft, a star studded band and a new album will make this evening a rich musical experience.Tiho is a multiple winner of the New Mexico Music Awards. He earned international recognition in Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival Competition, placing in the top 40 out of 2,500 bands from around the world. He has performed locally and regionally, including appearances with blues legend Guitar Shorty, the legendary saxophonist Bobby Keys, Grammy-winning guitar virtuoso, Larry Mitchell, Brian Hardgroove of Public Enemy, John Kurzweg, Ryan Montaňo, Soulman Sam, Alex Maryol, and Jono Manson, who also engineered and helped produce “Sleepless Nights”.Tiho has toured and co-written with Grammy-winning Native American singer Star Nayea. Brant Leeper, a close friend and a Hammond electric organ veteran in the blues world, appears on all of Dimitrov’s songs, and co-produced a number of them. Tiho is one of the founding members of the Canyon Road Blues Jam, playing weekly at El Farol for almost a decade.&nbsp;This evening’s all-star band features some of best musicians in the region and beyond including: Mark Clark – drums and percussionJustin Bransford – bassBrant Leeper – keys and B3 organGary Cook – guitarMo Roberts – drums and percussionHorace Alexander Young – saxophone and fluteMyrrhine Faller – harmony and vocals Plus special guest appearances by Jono Manson, Jay Boy Adams, Michael Matison, and others!Doors open at 5:30 for dinner, wine and craft cocktails. Show time is 7:00. Reservations highly suggested.

Tiho Dimitrov

Albuquerque’s multi–award-winning Indie Folk Français duo Bébé La La features singer-songwriter, guitarist, and violist Alicia Ultan alongside singer-songwriter and accordionist Maryse Lapierre, joined by bassist/guitarist Micky Patten and drummer Joe Chellman.Formed in 2010, the group blends Lapierre’s French-Canadian influences with Ultan’s original folk-rock “art” songs, creating richly textured music highlighted by their signature, stunning vocal harmonies and thoughtful, intelligent lyrics.Music and art critic James Mahoney described Bébé La La as “Wild—Alternative—Magic,” likening their sound to opening a new deck of Tarot cards filled with vital mystery and authentic emotion, while Mel Minter of Musically Speaking praised their 2022 release A Curious Series of Unexpected Events for its inescapable melodies and beguiling interlocking vocals.Celebrating 15 years of performing and recording together, Bébé La La has earned multiple New Mexico Music Awards recognitions, including two awards each for their debut release,&nbsp;High Wire (2015) and A Curious Series of Unexpected Events (2022) - which also received seven nominations. They have performed at AMP Concerts events, the International Balloon Fiesta, Albuquerque Folk Festival, and numerous venues across the region.In November 2025, they marked their 15-year anniversary with a sold-out concert at the Outpost Performance Space and are currently back in the studio recording a new album.Doors open at 5:30 pm for dinner, wine and craft cocktails. Showtime is 7:00 pm.

Bébé La La

It was a rare moment of serendipity!At Unit B’s first-year anniversary event, Writer, Director/singer/songwriter Eb Lottimer and his producer/singer/songwriter wife Anna were seated next to Santa Fe musician/drummer Arne Bey and his wife Kim.It wasn’t long before the conversation turned to our mutual love of music. Next thing you know, Eb, Anna and her pianist brother Darrah got together with Arne’s favorite Santa Fe rhythm section, bassist Wally Ausserer and guitarist Russ Scanlon. From the first moment there was magic in the air. The Canyon Road Band was born. Eb and Anna’s, mellifluous , inspired Americana music celebrates the emotional depths and light-hearted joys of a late life love affair while traveling some of the same musical lanes as Leonard Cohen, Stephen Stills and David Crosby.Opening Set: Cali Shaw builds bridges through music. With rootsy Americana-folk and bilingual lyrics, he captures the spirit of the Southwest, turning personal stories into songs that cross borders and hit home. Join us for dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. No ticket is required for dinner, but reservations are recommended. Showtime is 7:00 pm, with tickets required.

The Canyon Road Band

Following their successful Kurt Weill cabaret, Christina Martos and Kristin Ditlow return to Unit B to explore their favorite hits and "hidden gems" from Stephen Sondheim's expansive catalog. From witty character pieces to profound ballads, the duo willl present an intimate journey through the songbook of Broadway’s greatest lyricist.Christina Martos was born an Army brat, calls New Jersey her home state, and has been a resident of New Mexico since 2008. She is a multidisciplinary performer with crossover backgrounds in classical vocal performance, musical theater, drama, dance, and jazz vocals. She has performed at the Washington National Opera, Central City Opera (Colorado), Opera Southwest at the National Hispanic Cultural Center (Albuquerque), and City Theater (Pittsburgh), and The Santa Fe Playhouse. Additional performances throughout the Southwest include appearances with Montage Music Society (Santa Fe), Chamber Orchestra of the Springs (Colorado Springs), Chatter (Albuquerque), and the Abiquiu Chamber Music Festival. She has music degrees from Carnegie Mellon University and the Yale School of Music and was a resident young artist with the Washington National Opera.Pianist, conductor, and coach Kristin Ditlow is enjoying a performance and teaching career throughout the United States and abroad. She has appeared in concert throughout North America, mainland China, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Hungary, Austria, and the Czech Republic. Ditlow holds degrees from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Westminster Choir College, and a Doctorate of Musical Arts from the Eastman School of Music, with further training at the Tanglewood Music Center, San Francisco Opera Center (Merola), and the Franz Schubert Institut. She holds the titles of Associate Professor of Vocal Coaching at the University of New Mexico and Music Director of the University of New Mexico Opera Theatre.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

An Evening of Sondheim

"DAZZLING CELLO AND SOARING TENOR VOCALS" - NPR Music BRANDEN &amp; JAMES return to Santa Fe, New Mexico with special guest Effie Passero for a musical thrill-ride of pop, rock, classical, mash-ups and stories from the heart. Appearing as the new trio CelloVoci, they will dazzle you with their thrilling arrangements and musical prowess. They'll feature several excerpts from their recent appearance at Carnegie Hall. Branden &amp; James, joined by the incredible vocalist and American Idol contestant, Effie Passero, will bring an unforgettable evening of music to Unit B.The soulful timbre&nbsp;of James's cello combined with Branden's emotional and powerful vocals has already created a sound that leaves audiences around the world feeling moved and inspired. Now with Effie Passero, one of the most thrilling classically trained vocalists on any stage, this trio is sure to create a magical evening.Australian cellist James, began creating arrangements of familiar tunes that make you listen as you've never heard them before.Branden, a former finalist on America’s Got Talent &amp; resident tenor at The Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and Los Angeles Opera; recently penned a memoir entitled, Lyrics of My Life which entered Amazon Books new releases at #9.Effie is a classically trained opera singer who performs in many genres, including singing "Barracuda" by Heart as an American Idol finalist. She has been singing since she was a toddler and now sings internationally.Branden &amp; James have been touring around the world with their innovative, classically inspired pop songs, and undeniable charm and with, and now combined with Effie, we are thrilled to have this trio again on the Unit B stage.In 2021, BRANDEN &amp; JAMES released their first Christmas Album, "A Christmas Gift".

The Bob Fox Trio is one of Santa Fe's most beloved jazz bands, featuring&nbsp; Bob Fox on piano, John Trentacosta on drums and Gordon Johnson on bass. These guys lay down the groove and create magic.Join us for dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. No ticket is required for dinner, but reservations are recommended. Showtime is 7:00 pm, with tickets required.

Bob Fox Trio

"DAZZLING CELLO AND SOARING TENOR VOCALS" - NPR Music BRANDEN &amp; JAMES return to Santa Fe, New Mexico with special guest Effie Passero for a musical thrill-ride of pop, rock, classical, mash-ups and stories from the heart. Appearing as the new trio CelloVoci, they will dazzle you with their thrilling arrangements and musical prowess. They'll feature several excerpts from their recent appearance at Carnegie Hall. Branden &amp; James, joined by the incredible vocalist and American Idol contestant, Effie Passero, will bring an unforgettable evening of music to Unit B.The soulful timbre&nbsp;of James's cello combined with Branden's emotional and powerful vocals has already created a sound that leaves audiences around the world feeling moved and inspired. Now with Effie Passero, one of the most thrilling classically trained vocalists on any stage, this trio is sure to create a magical evening.Australian cellist James, began creating arrangements of familiar tunes that make you listen as you've never heard them before.Branden, a former finalist on America’s Got Talent &amp; resident tenor at The Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and Los Angeles Opera; recently penned a memoir entitled, Lyrics of My Life which entered Amazon Books new releases at #9.Effie is a classically trained opera singer who performs in many genres, including singing "Barracuda" by Heart as an American Idol finalist. She has been singing since she was a toddler and now sings internationally.Branden &amp; James have been touring around the world with their innovative, classically inspired pop songs, and undeniable charm and with, and now combined with Effie, we are thrilled to have this trio again on the Unit B stage. In 2021, BRANDEN &amp; JAMES released their first Christmas Album, "A Christmas Gift".

Unit B is thrilled to welcome Arugakki, the creative duo of percussionist Kris Bergstrom and dancer, Minh Nguyen. Their newest composition, Tricky Left, is a powerfully emotional performance combining original music and choreography, featuring taiko (Japanese drums), synthesizers, percussion and home-made instruments enmeshed with movement. Tricky Left is performance art that explores the emotional boundaries of traditional taiko and dance.Formed in 2020 by contemporary dancer, Minh Nguyen, and internationally-recognized taiko artist, Kristofer Bergstrom, Arugakki debuted in San Francisco with the critically-acclaimed theater production, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://k--b.org/performances/harbor-premier">Harbor</a>, and has gone on to become one of the taiko world's most exciting ensembles.&nbsp;A preview of "Tricky Left" presented at the 2025 North American Taiko Conference was acclaimed as one of the most original and emotional taiko performances of the last decade.Designed specifically for intimate venues, Tricky Left pushes dynamic boundaries, from whisper-quiet brushes on drums to heart-pounding, full-body taiko.&nbsp; Music-lovers will discover inventive instruments, original uses of rhythm, and never-before-seen drumming techniques.For dance-lovers, Arugakki offers a refreshingly original choreography, at times propelled by the music, and at other times indistinguishable from it.Arugakki is currently on tour, presenting Tricky Left through 30 states and Canadian provinces. We are thrilled to be able to present them at Unit B.Please note this performance consists of one 50-minute set with no intermission.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Arugakki

Christina y Los Cuates is a dynamic and versatile musical ensemble, delivering a fresh sound that seamlessly blends the rich, soulful traditions of the American Southwest with a powerful, contemporary energy. Led by the talented and charismatic vocalist and guitarist Christina Gomez, the band offers a high-impact, engaging performance. With a repertoire&nbsp;that spans original compositions and beloved classics, the band captivates audiences with their innovative interpretations of rancheras, boleros, huapangos, salsa and cumbias alongside timeless country hits.&nbsp; Each performance is a lively journey through diverse musical genres, showcasing Christina's powerful vocals and the bands exceptional&nbsp;musicianship.&nbsp;&nbsp; The band features the gifted lead guitarist and vocalist Caleb Garvin, alongside the skilled bassist Wade Knight, the virtuoso pianist Jesse Lazcano and the dynamic drummer Ralph Marquez.Doors open at 5:30 pm for dinner, wine and craft cocktails. Showtime is 7:00 pm.

Christina Gomez Y Los Cuates

The Brothers Santos is a powerhouse duo from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Trading tasteful vocals and powerful guitar leads, Zay Santos and Caleb Garvin give their signature sound—Southern soul meets country gold—and deliver electrifying performances that captivate audiences. Whether on a festival stage or in an intimate venue, The Brothers Santos bring raw energy, gritty vocals, clean harmonies and masterful musicianship that leave a lasting impression.Zay Santos:&nbsp;A guitar slinging native New Mexican , who spent more than a decade playing in and around Austin, Texas. He now resides in Placitas and is playing in multiple groups&nbsp;as well as owns and operates Santa Fe's finest pawn shop with his brothers.Caleb Garvin:&nbsp;Originally from Sun Valley, Idaho, Caleb moved to Santa Fe to study at the University&nbsp;of Art and Design. Now a Santa Fe local, he stays busy&nbsp; playing and singing in an eclectic&nbsp;selection of bands all over New Mexico.Gabriel Nicholas Quintero:&nbsp;A graduate of Santa Fe University of Art and Design, Nich is a valued member of the underground scene in Santa Fe and can be seen playing all sorts of genres and stringed instruments at some of Santa&nbsp;Fe's coolest venues.Jesse Culberson: One of the best session drummers in the state and one of the nicest guys you'll meet, Jesse keeps himself busy as a member of bands&nbsp;such as "Dust City Opera" and "The&nbsp;Brothers Santos," while also maintaining&nbsp;a busy recording schedule with his own private studio in Albuquerque.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

The Brothers Santos

Join us for a very special “Here Comes The Sun” evening to welcome the Spring Equinox, featuring James Raymond and band plus special dinner and beverage menus.The James Raymond Band has prepared a night of profoundly reinterpreted songs from Beatles to Neil Young, songs cowritten with James’s father, David Crosby, and many originals.For your dining pleasure, a special equinox menu will include Pasta Primavera, our fabulous Spring Salad, Champagne Panna Cotta, new wines, spring cocktails as well as Unit B’s famous non-alcoholic mixology magic and much more.&nbsp;All in all we have a delightful evening planned. Come celebrate the arrival of the equinox!James RaymondAs an adopted child, James’ Raymond’s parents were keen to pick up on his musical gift early on. He began studying piano at the age of six and by his early teens, he was performing with R&amp;B, rock, and jazz bands. In 1995, James learned what to attribute some of his talent to when he learned that his birth father was two-time rock and roll hall of famer, David Crosby.&nbsp;The two went on to form a 30-year collaboration, first with the group CPR, then years of touring with Crosby, Stills &amp; Nash, writing and recording for Crosby-Nash. James then went on to co-write and produce Crosby’s last three critically acclaimed solo albums. The most recent release, For Free, features co-writing with two of James’ lifelong musical heroes — Michael McDonald and Donald Fagan.After the passing of Crosby in January of 2023, James was inspired to begin a solo record as a tribute to David's love of the pairing of piano and acoustic guitar. It has since become a sweeping instrumental project featuring some of James and David’s favorite musicians.James decamped from Los Angeles to Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 2023 and has immensely enjoyed joining the music scene there, collaborating with local musicians Jono Manson, Jon Gagan, Robbie Rothschild, KT Tunstall and others, as well as working with National Dance Institute-NM. Jon GaganJon Gagan is known for his 30+ year association with renowned guitarist Ottmar LIebert, playing bass on over 25 Liebert albums, including RIAA-certified gold and platinum and Grammy-nominated titles. Jon has written numerous string and horn arrangements and scored a full-length string orchestra concert for Liebert.Gagan has performed with Milt Jackson, Eddie Harris, Dave Grusin, Christopher Cross, Big Al Anderson, Nat Adderley, Emily Remler and Warren Vaché, and many others. A prolific composer, Jon has also released a series of solo albums on Liebert's SSRI label, Transit 1-3. Among other side projects are "What The What" (2015)&nbsp; "Electric" (2018), and Still Life (2024). Recent recording work includes bass tracks featured on “Santa Fe Style” by Spanish virtuoso guitarist/singer Juan Jose Alba and “Alone” by the sister duo Carly and Martina. Jeremy HarrisOriginally from the South Island of New Zealand, Jeremy studied saxophone and composition and performed throughout New Zealand with local touring musicians before moving to the United States in 2015. He moved to New Mexico two years ago and performs regularly in Albuquerque and Santa Fe.Arnaldo Acosta drummer/ percussionist In the new Mexico music scene since the mid 90's .... Recorded and performed with NM 's top artists.Doors open at 5:30 pm for dinner, wine and craft cocktails. Showtime is 7:00 pm.

Here Comes The Sun!

This show is part intimate concert, part storytelling. Audience members will be invited (anonymously if they like) to write a tiny story, character sketch, or even a single word on a notecard. They will be read aloud from the stage, and Holly will improvise a musical embodiment of each idea in real time, so the night becomes a collaborative musical experience. The interactive portion of the evening will be bookended by original tunes in Holly’s signature neo-classical-jazz-folk-fusion style, with hints of George Winston, Lyle Mays, and Nils Frahm.&nbsp;Bio: Pianist, improviser, and composer Holly Mead (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://HollyMeadMusic.com">HollyMeadMusic.com</a>) grew up in a musical home in Missouri where “music parties” were a regular occurrence. Friends and local musicians would gather in the living room to share songs and stories. Her mother sang with the St. Louis Chamber Chorus, and her father insists he gave Holly all of his musical talent and kept none for himself...when in fact, he is responsible for Holly’s favorite lifelong game. He would sit on the staircase by the family piano and call out scenes ("thunderstorm!"), and Holly would improvise them on the spot. That spirit of play and shared creation runs through her work to this day. Holly’s work has been featured at Lincoln Center with Pop-Up Magazine, and she recently completed a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Music Studies at Berklee in 2025. She is also the author of Coda's Tale (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://CodasTale.com">CodasTale.com</a>), a series of piano instruction books that combines storytelling, original compositions, and guided improvisations to teach music theory and improvisation in a fun, engaging way. Now based in Santa Fe, Holly performs her own original music and creates improvisation-based shows that invite listeners into the creative process.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Holly Mead

Unit B is looking forward to the incredible singer-songwriter team of Marc and Paula Malin. Their music&nbsp; is positive and upbeat with a message of love in these turbulent times. Together the charm and sparkle of these two phenomenal musicians will make an incredible evening of music at Unit B.&nbsp;Both Marc and Paula have been writing and performing music since the 1970’s. Marc’s band Northern Lights started in upstate NY and toured the Northeast. He also has a long history of song writing and playing acoustic solo gigs, as well as teaching blues guitar in and around Boston, MA. Marc arrived in Santa Fe in 2010 and formed The Rattlerz followed by The acclaimed Country Blues Revue. He produced three award winning albums of original music, winning Best Blues Album at the Rose Bowl ceremony, as well as multiple nominations at the New Mexico Music Awards.Paula grew up as part of a musical family band in Texas. Her band The Back Porch Orchestra, toured throughout the West until she settled in Santa Fe 45 yrs ago as the house band for Mr R’s for many years and the super popular Santa Fe Blues Divas. Paula has produced two well acclaimed albums in Santa Fe - on is a county toe tapping album titled Little Bird and a Blues album Brokedown Blues of original material by Paula, both receiving award nominations and recognition at The NM Music awards.&nbsp;Musical magic struck in 2019 when Marc and Paula found each other and fell in love. They spent the COVID years writing and recording their first joint album with Jono Manson at the Kitchen Sink Studio. They discovered ease in collaboration in songwriting and the Album Love Can Shine Through was very well received and won Paula Best Vocal of the Year and Marc a Singer Songwriter nomination at the NM Music Awards..They have since recorded their second Album Marc and Paula’s Roadside Distraction also garnering a nomination for best Western Swing Song . Recently they have released several singles working toward their next new album.They call their music folkabilly blues - Americana as a juicy gumbo of blues, country, folk rock, and the spice of jazz. Their energy together is palpable, and we are thrilled at Unit B to have them on stage for this special full band performance.&nbsp;For this performance Marc and Paula Roadside Distraction will perform with a full band of phenomenal players including the brilliant Marc Clark on drums and Michail Burt on bass, and a special guest to be announced.Doors open at 5:30 pm for dinner, wine and craft cocktails. Showtime is 7:00 pm.

Marc & Paula’s Roadside Distraction

Boris McCutcheon’s performances are dynamic and captivating. His musical style encompasses both rock and folk influences, reminiscent of outlaw storyteller Steve Earle and prolific underground songwriter Michael Hurley. Hailed as a “master of the western waltz,” his high-desert-folk-core sound falls into a category all its own.McCutcheon has garnered recognition as an “Americana icon” and “King of Americana” in the Netherlands, where he is celebrated for his contemporary interpretation of American roots music. His music emphasizes the themes of home, storytelling, and wilderness, infused with a soulful, poetic, and humorous flair.Bittersweet, never pretentious, with the faint odor of sage and pine cones, the music of New Mexico-based songwriter Boris McCutcheon is rooted in country, rock, traditional folk and blues songs, but has long defied even those genres.An award-winning songwriter, McCutcheon is credited for inventing the genre of “New Mexicana”. Over the course of two decades, he has embarked on extensive European tours, collaborating with esteemed acts such as Los Lobos, Asleep At The Wheel, The Gourds, Calexico, and Ryan Adams. His performances are often accompanied by his incredible band, ‘The Salt Licks’. The Salt Licks:Susan Holmes is a prominent Santa Fe-based bassist, songwriter, and producer known for her versatile work in country, folk, and alt-country, playing with local icons like Bill Hearne and Boris McCutcheon, leading her own band The Susan Holmes Brotherhood, and contributing to the vibrant New Mexico music scene as a session musician and band member. She plays both electric and upright bass and is a staple in the Southwestern music community, often featured in local venues and festivals.Kevin Zoernig is a prominent Santa Fe-based musician, composer, producer, and educator, known for his work in contemporary jazz and world music, founding the Contemporary Music Program at the College of Santa Fe (now United World College of the American West), teaching piano, and leading/playing in various bands, with albums like "Blue Z" and collaborations with artists like bassist David Friesen. He's a pianist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist deeply rooted in the Santa Fe music scene, balancing performance with his teaching and recording.Michael Chavez is a prominent drummer and percussion educator from Santa Fe, New Mexico, known for touring internationally with Grammy-nominated guitarist Ottmar Liebert and Luna Negra and for his extensive work teaching percussion at places like St. Michael's High School and Santa Fe High School. He's a UNM alumnus, a versatile performer, and deeply involved in the local music scene, often playing with groups like the Boris and The Salt Licks and Felix y Los Gatos.Sergio Webb is a highly respected, Texas-born, Nashville-rooted guitarist and songwriter who became a fixture in the Americana/Folk scene, known for playing with artists like David Olney, Gail Davies, and Pinto Bennett, and he later relocated to New Mexico, often associated with Santa Fe, bringing his unique, intricate guitar style and deep musicality to the region's vibrant scene.

Boris McCutcheon & The Salt Licks

Enjoy a thoughtfully curated three-course prix fixe menu for $55, accompanied by live guitar from Jesse Vernier. The music will provide a relaxed, ambient backdrop to enhance your dining experience.There is no cover charge for admission, but seating must be secured in advance. Please select the number of seats corresponding to the number of guests in your party.Once your seats are secured, please be sure to submit a dinner reservation request&nbsp;by filling out <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUMyN2t0LdZYCCiho7XEubtFsH371_oapgpSWX1UQZyTTMIw/viewform">this form</a>, so we can seat your party together.Our regular à la carte menu will also be available:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.unitbsantafe.com/menu">https://www.unitbsantafe.com/menu</a>Wine, craft cocktails, and zero-proof options will be available.<hr><h3>Restaurant Week Menu – $55</h3>Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are available for all courses. Please inform your server if you would like those options.Appetizer (Choose One) • Baby Kale Salad with Pear and Blue Cheese (V, GF) • Butternut Squash Bisque (V, GF)Main Course (Choose One) • Confit of Duck with polenta, sautéed chard, cherry reduction (GF) • Saffron Risotto with grilled salmon or braised tofu and asparagus (V)Dessert (Choose One) • Tiramisu • Coconut Panna Cotta with Cassis Gelée (V) • Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake (VG)Proud participant of New Mexico Restaurant Week: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://nmrestaurantweek.com/">https://nmrestaurantweek.com/</a>

Special Restaurant Week Dinner

Join the movers and shakers of the NM Film and Television community for a celebration and fundraiser for the comedy television series, BLANKTON.BLANKTON is produced 100% in New Mexico and in conjunction with the Emmy Award winning FILM NEST STUDIOS. The show features fabulous New Mexico talent. Please join the actors, director and producers of BLANKTON for what promises to be a hilarious and heartfelt evening of laughs and community. Learn how this unique collective is putting together a top tier production that you can be a part of. It's sure to be a tonic for our times.&nbsp;Ticket includes delicious dinner and a beverage that includes the special BLANKTON MARGARITA. Tickets are very limited, please reserve at your earliest chance to make sure you get a seat. Hope to see you there!

The Blankton Fundraiser

Join us at UNIT B for a fabulous night of original and traditional Celtic and world songs and jams with one of our most popular groups! Hailing from the US and Ireland, Seanchai (shawn-a-key) combines an beautiful and eclectic mix of Celtic and folk music jams. With a line up of guitar, viola and the traditional Irish bodhrán drum (pronounced bow-ron), Seanchai illustrates a landscape of lively melodies and sentimental airs, transporting the listener to the green hills of Ireland and beyond. These are incredible musicians with many improvisational elements.Guitarist and Santa Fe native, TONY BURLING, known from several bands, including 'Fire for the People' and 'Moonthistle'. He now composes epic fantasy sagas on guitar and lays down incredible jams that thrill the soul and warm the heart with their nuance and Celtic groove.Irish songwriter, MARIA SCHIEL, plays the bodrán - the traditional Irish frame drum pronounced 'bow-ran', and sings in both English and Gaelic. Originally from the western coast of Ireland, she travelled four and half thousand miles to live and study in Santa Fe. It is here that she combined forces with Tony and Brayden, and has embarked upon a musical journey of enlightenment - one where she gets to bang out 'the call of home' with Seanchaí!Violist BRAYDEN SCHMICK is originally from Washington State and now lives in Chimayo, NM. As a solo artist he has always loved to explore improvisation and the landscape of sound and now with Seanchaí he gets to fly! Through Seanchaí's music, Brayden and his viola will take you through landscapes, where Washington meets Santa Fe, meets 'Eire'.Dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Seanchai

Jimmy Stadler has one of the most popular shows of Unit B and we are thrilled to have him back on stage for another uplifting evening of smiles and grooves. Winner of the NM Music Awards, Jimmy Stadler has been playing coast to coast for over four decades. This super talented group features one of the best drummers period, Mark Clark plus Santa Fe legend Dave Toland on bass who has played with Jimmy for decades. They rock! They are fun, fabulous and bring an incredible energy. They play all genres of music, with originals and covers.Singer songwriter Jimmy Stadler has lived in Taos for 38 years. He has won the New Mexico Music Awards along with bassist Dave Toland and Craig Neil. He has been voted #1 by the Taos News poll for 25 years. He performs on lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, piano and mandolin. Has performed alongside Michael Martin Murphey, Johnny Gimble, Lynn Anderson, Mentor Williams, Shake Russell, Gary P Nunn, Michael Hearne and South by South West, Stone Daddy, The Arellano Brothers, Eliza Gilkyson and taught music at Taos Academy. Recording session musician Also performs with...Mark Clark, PercussionMark Clark is an amazing percussion artist with decades of touring and teach experience. Since the mid- 1980s he has maintained a touring presence nationally and globally with The United States Air Force Band of the Golden West (1986-90), Ottmar Liebert (1992-2002), John Popper &amp; The Duskray Troubadours (2011), Jono Manson (1995-present), Latin rock group Manzanares (2004-present), and the Jimmy Stadler Band (2012-present).Most recently, he recorded with John Popper &amp; Jono Manson on ”Bootlegger Days” and with K.T. Tunstall on songs for the new musical “Clueless.” Prior to his current positions at New Mexico School of Music and the University of New Mexico, he was on the faculty at United World College in Montezuma, NM , Santa Fe School of Art &amp; Design , Santa Fe School for the Arts and Sciences , and The College of Santa Fe.Dave TolandDave has performed on several USO tours of the Pacific and Indian Ocean regions with Junior Brown and Lynn Morris. He has worked with Holly Dunn, Bill and Bonnie Hearne and many top tier New Mexico bands.

The songs of Glorieta Pines are inspired by the happenings of the world as seen through the lens of the American Southwest. The quartet—Brian Nelson (guitars, percussion), Lindsay Taylor (mandolin, tenor guitar, flutes, fiddle), Karina Wilson (fiddle), and Todd Lovato (bass)—combines insightful songwriting, layered arrangements, and tight vocal harmonies, creating a distinctive blend of indie-acoustic music with touches of old-time fiddle tradition.Glorieta Pines originated in 2020 as a duo between spouses Lindsay Taylor and Brian Nelson, with early performances including official virtual concerts for both the Brighton Fringe and Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2021. The addition of Karina Wilson in 2022 and Todd Lovato in 2025 expanded the duo’s sound into a richly textured quartet, featuring extended instrumental passages and deeper sonic range. As Daniel Donnelly of Mumble Music writes, “They sang with joy together; harmonizing to make the sounds of their voices become emotionally complete.” Opening Set: Cheri Gonzales &amp; Ben Horne (of Color) The evening will open with a special duo performance by Cheri Gonzales and Ben Horne of the five-piece band Color, stripping things back for an intimate set of originals and thoughtfully chosen covers. Featuring keys, guitar, and vocals, their music blends singer-songwriter storytelling with touches of soul and blues, delivering a heartfelt, groove-aware sound perfectly suited to an intimate room. More info: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.colorplaysmusic.com/">https://www.colorplaysmusic.com/</a> Join us for dinner and cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. No ticket is required for dinner, but reservations are recommended. Showtime is 7:00 pm, with tickets required.

Glorieta Pines

We are thrilled to host the incredible <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://nanimusic.com/">Nani Vazana</a> back onto the Unit B stage. Nani has performed at the Kennedy Center USA, BBC Radio, the London Jazz Festival, Jazz in the Park Fest Romania, EU Music Festival, Vietnam, the Jodhpur RIFF Festival India, TEDx Amsterdam and many more. Nani won the Eurovision for minority languages 2024 representing the Netherlands. She ranked #11 World Music Charts and #13 Music Charts Europe. Her voice, music and stage presence warm the heart and thrill the soul. This tribute to Nina Simone features Nani Vazana's incredible vocals and piano, presenting Simone’s interpretations of Johan Sebastian Bach. This brilliant music seamlessly fuses pieces such as Bach's 1st invention in C into "My Baby Just Cares For Me". Bach's Arioso in G is reinterpreted into "I Loves You Porgy". The famous 1st Prelude from the Well Tempered Clavier blends into "He’s Got The Whole World In His Hand". Enjoy a celebration of Nina Simone &amp; J. S. Bach, like you never heard them before. Nina Simone was known as The High Priestess Of Soul, but when carefully listened to, you discover a Baroque enthusiast. Simone dreamt to become the first African-American concert pianist in the USA but financial problems and racism had her turn to bars and clubs to play jazz. In Simone’s music &amp; improvisations you can hear J.S. Bach‘s impressions and even direct quotes from his fugues and preludes. Simone admired Bach for his composition. In her autobiography she recalls how her rendition of Love Me Or Leave Me came out of an attempt to compose a Bach-like Fugue.John Rangel is a multi–award-winning pianist, composer, and producer based in Santa Fe, NM. He has performed internationally, composed over 400 original works, and contributed music to major films and television productions including&nbsp;Cold Mountain,&nbsp;Thor, and&nbsp;Flags of Our Fathers. Rangel serves as Artist in Residence at the New Mexico School for the Arts and remains active in concert performance and screen projects. Jesse Joaquin Parker is an Afro-Latin percussionist, jazz vibraphonist and educator based in Santa Fe, NM. He has performed internationally with Nosotros, recorded with Bernard Purdie, and teaches at New Mexico School for the Arts. Parker holds advanced degrees in music and brings deep experience across styles, performance, and education. Join us at Unit B for this wonderful, fascinating and spellbinding world class concert. Doors open at 5:30 for dinner, wine and craft cocktails. Showtime is 7:00 with tickets required.

Nani Vazana sings Nina Simone

Unit B's romantic Valentine's evening begins with a sumptuous four-course dinner, fabulous wines, cocktails and champagne followed by live music on stage from the incredible Entourage Jazz. Finish the evening with a champagne toast for all.Your gourmet prix fixe menu will include a delightful amuse bouche, choice of appetizers, entrees and gorgeous dessert selections. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options will be available. Wine pairings, special cocktails, as well as zero alcohol options will be available at additional charge.» » » Please note that the purchase button above is to purchase tickets for entry only. Dinner (prix fixe $88), beverages and gratuity are not included with your ticket purchase and will be collected on site. This is a special prix fixe dining event. Our regular à la carte menu will not be available. » » » By purchasing a ticket you agree to participate in the prix fixe menu with a minimum of one dinner per person. LIVE JAZZ with ENTOURAGE JAZZ Adored by audiences, the award winning Entourage Jazz is a favorite of New Mexico, winning Best Local Band, Albuquerque’s Best Jazz Band, Best Vocal Performance, Best Route 66 Cover Song at the New Mexico Music Awards and many other accolades.Their talent is infectious. Driving their appeal are Entourage Jazz's absolutely delightful musicality and performances. They specialize in favorites and standards from the Great American Songbook, performed with upbeat style and pizzaz. Entourage Jazz features vocalist, Emerson Corley, Robert Muller on piano, John Bartlit on drums with special guests Tristan Tucker on sax and Rodney Bowe on bass. HOURS: 5:30 - 9:30 pm. Doors open at 5:30 for dinner, wine and craft cocktails. Showtime is 7:30. Reservations are highly suggested. MENUVALENTINE’S DAY DINNER 2026Saturday, February 14, 2026 $88 per guest, prix fixe 🥂 WELCOME AMUSE-BOUCHESpiced local Chèvre and Cherry Tartlet (V) With fresh herbs FIRST COURSE – CHOICE OF ONE Saffron Butternut Soup (V) Butternut squash, brown butter, saffron, ginger, crème fraîche, pomegranate, herb oil Winter Greens &amp; Pear Salad (V) Baby kale, arugula, poached pear, candied pecans, blue cheese, champagne vinaigretteENTRÉES – CHOICE OF ONE New York Strip Steak&nbsp;&nbsp;Red chile demi-glace, pomme purée, charred scallions, boccolini Seared Sea Scallops&nbsp;Kuri squash and parsnip puree, ancho–lime brown butter, asparagus, micro greens.Crispy Confit Duck LegPinot Noir and cherry reduction, rosemary polenta, sautéed chard Exotic Mushroom and Herb Curry (V)Oyster, trumpet, chestnut and lion’s mane mushrooms, seared onion, ginger, garlic, basmati and wild rice, charred leeks, arugula, micro greensDESSERT – CHOICE OF ONE Chocolate Cherry Jazz CakeChocolate sponge, ganache, espresso buttercream, cherry compote Pot du Creme au ChocolateFresh berries, slumped rose cream, cacao Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake Candied citrus, mascarpone, pistachio Cheese Course (supplement +$12) Selected cheeses, local honey, nuts, house made toast and crackers Menu is subject to change without notice due to market and other factors.

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