Live Music: Jude Carter Delivers Strong Set

Jude Carter Live Performance

Night Owl Saturday Showcase

5 scoops of Bosco (Out of 5)

Reviewed by Allen Bacon, The Daily Bosco

One week in front of the much anticipated release of his first album, "Running In Traffic" on July 31, Jude Carter delivered a wonderful set of eleven songs (ten originals and one cover) as part of the Night Owl Saturday Showcase.

It was a warm late July early evening so to the delight of the audience and because the vibe called for it, Carter made the last minute decision to go nearly unplugged.  Nine of the songs were accompanied by his acoustic guitar and the final two he performed on keyboards.

Carter has been establishing himself (to borrow a baseball term) as a five tool player.  He tells very interesting stories with his original lyrics,  accompanied by music that you love right from the first time you hear it.  This Showcase also demonstrated his talent as a singer and musician. In addition, he has a nice, fun, stage presence.

My personal favorites in this show were his originals "Back To You", "Sleeping In This Bed I Made", "'Beca at the Coffee Shop", and "All My Friends are on Drugs". Then half way through he surprised everybody with a wonderful acoustic take of Michael Jackson's PYT.

Can't wait to listen to his "Running In Traffic" album.  Due out this weekend on all the platforms.

Kalaveras Is Muy Bueno

Kalaveras 

Multiple Locations

5 Scoops of Bosco

Reviewed By Allen Bacon, The Daily Bosco

I have to admit, when I first passed the Mexican restaurant Kalaveras I was a little intimidated by the El Dia De Muerto imagery.  

As a wanna be Graphic Artist, I was intrigued, but scared at the same time.  I think it is because when I was growing up, when you saw an image of a skull on anything, that was usually not a good thing.

That slight fear quickly went away the minute I stepped into Kalaveras.  This is because you are immediately immersed in the festive vibrant colors, music, sights and sounds of celebration of the traditional El Dia De Muerto. 

That is all well and good, but would it pass the taste test?  

My wife and I have a very simple test when we eat at a Mexican Restaurant for the first time. We order a Molcajete and for dessert we order a flan with a coffee.

Don't let the fact that the folks at Kalaveras call their Molcajete a Parrillada and serve it on a flat cast iron skillet as opposed to a cast iron bowl throw you off.

Kalavera's take on the Parrillada (Molcajete) is a wonderful mix of marinated steak, chicken breast, shrimp, chorizo, quesso fresco, and Toreado Pepper seasoned to near perfection.

The flan we had for dessert was also very well done.  Great texture with caramel and strawberries, garnished with mint.  The coffee? Folgers Classic.

We can't wait to go back and try all the other wonderful food on the menu.