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Mike Huguenor on October 13, 2021
The work of Afro-Caribbean vocalist Christelle Durandy is frequently intoxicating. Whether singing dusky jazz numbers evocative of smokey basement clubs, or leading her all-female collective Cocomama over vivacious Afro-Carribean cinquillos, Durandy’s voice grabs listeners and holds on tight. At Mezcal, she’s joined by guitarist David Lechuga, a young virtuoso known for his…
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Jay Edgar on June 30, 2021
San Jose’s downtown restaurant scene has weathered a lot over the past year, but its comeback story continues with Dine Downtown throughout the month. Participating restaurants—including everything from the fine Oaxacan dining room Mezcal to third-wave coffee stalwarts like Academic Coffee and Paper Moon Cafe—are offering special dishes only available until July…
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For a city that struggles year in and year out to foster a vibrant local music scene, the SVSX festival—which featured over 20 bands in 9 venues—was a success. Mike Huguenor, who opened the Pagoda Lounge lineup, took a moment during his set to comment on what an incredible event SVSX was…
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Yeshua & the Hightones and Maxx Cabello Jr. are join forces with Mezcal for a night of great music and great food for Silicon Valley Sound eXperience.
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