Banish the Winter Blues with TN3!

The Todd Nelson Trio (TN3) returns to the University Club, 141 Washington Avenue (at Dove Street) on Friday, February 4 from 8-10 p.m.

Metroland calls local guitar hero (and Hamilton Street neighbor) Todd Nelson “a preternaturally tasteful guitar player…” His trio is performing instrumental rock and roots, and features Kyle Esposito on fretless bass and Manuel Quintana on drums and percussion.

On the first Friday of each month, as part of the University Club’s celebration of 1st Friday, one need not be a member to enjoy live music, dinner and dancing in the Grille Room, dress is casual, and cash and major credit cards are accepted.

The performance is free and dinner will be served until 9:00 p.m., call 518-463-1151 for reservations. As Todd says, “the Club is a nice place to hang.”

You can download the 1st Friday map here ... http://www.1stfridayalbany.org/maps/UAG_1stFriday_20110204.pdf

1st Friday with Sonny & Perley!

Start the year off on a jazzy note as Sonny & Perley return to the University Club on Friday, January 7th from 8-10 p.m., presenting their unique blend of jazz with International Cabaret and Great American Songbook standards.

You won't want to miss a minute of their performance in the warm and inviting atmosphere of the Grille Room. The performance is free and dinner will be served at the University Club until 9:00 p.m., call 518-463-1151 for reservations.

All About Jazz notes that "Sonny and Perley brightly blend lyricism, passion and rhythm in a way that is both rich and exotic ... The nexus of art and emotion are joined in an exceptional way," and Chronogram Magazine calls them "Harbingers of aesthetic jazz ... and romanticism."

On the first Friday of each month, the University Club celebrates the arts and culture in Albany by serving as a 1st Friday venue. One need not be a member to enjoy live music, dinner and dancing in the Grille Room, dress is casual, and cash and major credit cards are accepted.

We'll hope to see you on 1st Friday!