Bussing It to the BeeGees and Open Mic

I saw a post from Hedwig herself – aka Jordon Carnegie – that their last show at The Palm Cabaret and Bar will be March 30. If you have not seen Hedwig and the Angry Inch, get thee hence in a hurry. It is one of the most brilliant performances ever in Vallarta.

I spent a couple of hours in the jungle at Rancho Santiago listening to the glorious harmonies of the BeeGees. The Canadian trio, Chris, Colum and Dave, portrayed the Brothers Gibb with style and speed delivering one superhit after another without a break. Wonderful for the dancers and to those of us who sat listening and recalling the whirlwind of memories that surround these iconic songs. There is just one more Tribute Tuesday for this season. Don’t miss Neil Diamond next week; Will Chalmers has been hailed as the closest thing to seeing Neil Diamond live in his prime. I will see you there!

The #4 bus dropped me a couple of blocks from Nacho Daddy and the start of Open Mic. I sat with two of my dearest friends, Rob Burton and Jan Dorland, and caught up somewhat, them over chili and me, French fries, as we waited for the sensational Gouda Gabor to kick things off. Mark Hartman accompanied most of the singers on piano, except for the odd track, and other illustrious pianists in the house like David Maiocco and Nico Rhodes. The latter did a mashup of Frederic Chopin and ragtime – wowza! Nico’s mom, Joelle Rabu, sang as did their protegee Buwa, a newcomer to Mexico via Canada and Nigeria. Patriz and Angeloo promoted their show in Nuevo Vallarta and Stephanie Wright Watts, hers, coming up at Act2PV. Gabe and Mark Hartman delighted the audience, Janathan Rios on sound and lights, and Lydia Damato formatted the entertainers and kept the show moving quickly to squeeze everyone in.

I am going to hear Robert M. Ryan this afternoon at Act2 in his first, highly anticipated solo show. Before that Scrabble, of course, it is Wednesday, at Qulture. Another fabulous Gay Mixer tomorrow from 6 to 8 at Bar Frida 4.0.

As season starts to wind down remember to take good care of our remaining tourists and help them any way you can. Pay it forward.