Whiskey Creek Zócalo February Events

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Published: 13 January 2024 13 January 2024

February

Thursday, February 1
Jason Dea West - poet, songwriter and troubadour
folk, country & western, traditional and alternative
Music: 7:30pm
Jason Dea West is an American troubadour who sings what he lives and lives what he sings. West’s poignant lyrics are brilliantly blended with vintage country, folk and blues, and timely sensibilities. From epic guitar and harmonica instrumentals to humorous song as story, Jason never strays very far from the anarchic punk-folk roots of his beloved former band, Barefoot
Surrender and his celebrated current band, Intuitive Compass. His live “Magnolia Session” via Anti-Corp Records of Nashville, TN placed #15 on the Billboard Bluegrass charts in October 2020.  “Jason belongs to the wild lands and what is left of the American countryside… He’s the Troubadours Troubadour” ~ Paul Weir of Flam Chen 
Whiskey Creek Zócalo 
11786 HWY 180 East. Arenas Valley, NM \  wczocalo@gmail.com / 575-388-1266
Tickets & Info: https://www.whiskeycreekzocalo.com /

Saturday, February 3
Golden Groove
Jazz & Rock Collective
Music: 7:30pm
Dance to the Powerhouse Band - Founded in 2014 by Saxophonist and Composer, Daniel Rivera, the music of The Golden Groove offers a versatile experience ranging from strong roots in Jazz and Swing Music to Orchestral and Symphonic influences with intertwining Rock styles.
Whiskey Creek Zócalo 
11786 HWY 180 East. Arenas Valley, NM \ wczocalo@gmail.com  / 575-388-1266
Tickets & Info: https://www.whiskeycreekzocalo.com /

Tuesday, February 13
Mardi Gras Celebration –
with Bayou Seco & Friends
Welcome to our Mardi Gras in New Mexico.
Dinner starting at 6:00pm Music: 7:00pm…
Join us for our 1st Mardi Gras Celebration with Cajun inspired offerings.
We are opening on a Tuesday Night! Jeff’s NOLA roots and Bayou Seco’s love of Cajun Music made this a must do Tradition for Whiskey Creek Zócalo. 
Ken and Jeanie (Bayou Seco) met during Mardi Gras in 1978 in Eunice, Louisiana and lived there for three years. They moved to New Mexico in 1980 and have been here ever since.
Fancy dress and costumes encouraged! We will have masks and beads to share. And room for dancing. Laissez les bons temps rouler!
Whiskey Creek Zócalo 
11786 HWY 180 East. Arenas Valley, NM \ wczocalo@gmail.com  / 575-388-1266
Tickets & Info: https://www.whiskeycreekzocalo.com /


Sunday, February 18
John Mitchell and Friends
Jazz Brunch
Music: 1:00pm
Come listen to the jazz stylings of the John Mitchell Trio.
Journeyman improvisational keyboardist, John Mitchell and Friends will be playing a variety of tunes from their vast repertoire. Playing professionally for over five decades, Mitchell has an innate ability to play and lead, an insatiable fire to innovate and grow his craft, and an intensely creative approach to his playing. 
Whiskey Creek Zócalo 
11786 HWY 180 East. Arenas Valley, NM \ wczocalo@gmail.com  / 575-388-1266
Tickets & Info: https://www.whiskeycreekzocalo.com /

Thursday, February 22
Dani-Rae Clark & The Let Downs
With Red McAdam and Rena Vee
Americana
Music: 7:30pm
Three performances! Dani-Rae Clark & The Let Downs is a queer country band born in Vancouver BC, now based in Nashville, TN. Dani-Rae's music is deeply inspired by the country, folk and soul idols of the 40's, 50s and 60's. From murder ballad to love song to euphoric escape song, Dani-Rae is linking old narratives to the current events that weigh on our hearts today. Dani-Rae plays all original songs on guitar backed with a lap steel player with supporting vocal melodies that will leave you haunted. Dani-Rae tells a gritty, thought provoking, and heart-wrenching story. You’ll either be cryin’ or dancin’, but you can bet you’ll be holdin’ on to somebody. ~(NPR Music)
Whiskey Creek Zócalo 
11786 HWY 180 East. Arenas Valley, NM \ wczocalo@gmail.com  / 575-388-1266
Tickets & Info: https://www.whiskeycreekzocalo.com /

Thursday, February 29
Songwriter’s Showcase
Sign Up: 7:00pm/ Music: 7:30pm
Last Thursday of the Month. Limited spots.
Must Sign Up in Person
Come showcase songs you’ve been working on.
Each participating writer will get the chance to play 3 original songs.
Whiskey Creek Zócalo 
11786 HWY 180 East. Arenas Valley, NM \ wczocalo@gmail.com  / 575-388-1266
Tickets & Info: https://www.whiskeycreekzocalo.com /

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