It’s a quiet weekend, since places are getting ready for New Year’s Eve next Tuesday, but there are still ways to get out and have fun on the last weekend of 2013.
A perfect way to continue the holiday celebration is at Trumpets with the Dave Stryker Trio and their annual Day After Christmas Party. Joining guitarist Stryker are Jared Gold on organ and Billy Hart on drums.
Dave Stryker Trio’s 6th annual Day After Christmas Party
Thursday, December 26 for two sets at 8 pm and 10 pm
Trumpets Jazz Club and Restaurant, 6 Depot Square, Montclair, NJ, 07042
$15 pp music $10 pp minimum
On Saturday enjoy a unique Belly Dance Night with the band Not Constantinople, which plays a mix of classic belly dance songs from Turkey, Armenia, Egypt, The Balkans, Greece, Israel, Lebanon, and other points in the Middle east with a few revamped rock tunes and surprises thrown in belly style! A belly dancer or two adds to the fun with dance and snake charming.
Belly Dance Night
Saturday, December 28 at 8 pm
Trend Coffee & Tea House, 411 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042
$7 food/beverage min. No cover charge.
Also on Saturday, vocal Powerhouse Sandra St. Victor comes to Montclair’s intimate Adinkra House. St. Victor is the former front woman of The Family Stand and has sung and toured with Chaka Khan, Roy Ayers, Freddie Jackson and others. Chaka Khan has said, “Sandra is one of the best vocalists and songwriters I know. I am honored to know her and call her my friend.”
Sandra St. Victor at Adinkra House
Saturday, December 28.Doors open at 7 pm / show at 8 pm
Adinkra House, 26 Pleasant Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042
Donation $25 at the door $20 in advance online. Call for details: 800.266.4601
Or head upstairs at Tierney’s to see Lil’ Bastad‘s Holidaze Blowout Dace Party on Saturday night for the “real deal in Funk, Soul, R&B, and Blues.” The tongue in cheek name is evidence of the winning humor and unique style that instantly connect their audiences with their music. This five piece blues-based band formed in 1999 through their musicianship and great love for the Blues, R&B and Funk. Lil’ Bastad combines “old school” styles with their own contemporary feel, to form a winning musical balance. Please Bring A Non-Perishable Food Item for the Winter Food Drive helping the Human Needs Food Pantry of Montclair.
Lil’ Bastad Holidaze Blowout Dance Party
Saturday, December 28 at 10 pm
Tierney’s Tavern, 136 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ
$10 cover
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