Pop Can at Nacho Daddy and Upcoming Ticket Deals
It’s the weekend! That’s actually kinda funny to get excited about, but in our tourist town, we genuinely try our hardest to make every day feel like a weekend. From the look of my schedule, it seems we are quite successful in achieving that goal. On the agenda are Dabit Azofeifa and Ale Matus tonight at Casita & Garden, followed by a fun-filled First Saturday tomorrow at the Arte Vallarta Museo. Then, we have a delightful brunch planned at Hacienda San Angel on Sunday. To top it all off, I think we will try to get seats for Chris Lopez’s fabulous Sam Smith Tribute at Coco Cabaret on Sunday night; Patrice has enjoyed one of Chris’s tributes to Sam Smith, but it was at The Palm Cabaret and Bar. I will be sure to provide a full report on those weekend shenanigans come Monday morning!
Last night, we headed to Nacho Daddy for Don and Rhonda’s third presentation of Pop Can. We indulged in delicious nachos and guacamole while being immersed in our country’s burgeoning explosion of “Canadian Content.” It’s hard to believe that this artistic movement had to be legislated by the Federal Government back in the early 1970s by none other than Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau. The outpouring of Canadian talent since that time has been astounding, and legendary figures like Joni Mitchell and k.d. lang are cherished and celebrated all over the world.
Don Pope and Rhonda Padmos, two incredibly talented Canadian musicians who have particular ties to our lovely Puerto Vallarta, were the house band at Act2PV for many years. They produced the music for one of the very first productions at that theater, the Rocky Horror Show, which had its beginnings at The Palm Cabaret while we eagerly awaited the completion of the theater’s walls! Their contributions didn’t stop there; they went on to produce a gorgeous tribute to Joni Mitchell and continue to create beautiful music that resonates deeply with audiences. Every now and then, they come out of retirement to share with us the songs that not only shaped their careers but also represent a large part of every Canadian’s musical heritage.
Once again, the owner of Nacho Daddy, the incredibly talented Sean Moore, with his rich, bluesy voice, growled his way through “Spinning Wheel,” a classic hit by Blood, Sweat, and Tears, and one of the best bands to ever emerge from the Old Country! It was a night filled with nostalgia and a wonderful appreciation for the incredible talents that have come from Canada, cleverly intertwined with the delightful atmosphere of our local community. Pop Can’s next show is a Sunday matinee at 3 pm, April 6.
Have a super weekend, Vallarta and we will play catch up Monday morning. Just a head’s up, watch for VallartaCalendar.com’s Newsletter out Wednesday for some 2 x 1 theater ticket sales. Use VC daily to find out exactly when and where the finest entertainment in town is happening.