A couple of shows at the new Montage Grille.
Along with many who had a few worries after the Montage re-opened, seemingly to become an overflow spot for the 20-something crowds from East Ave, I have been surprised and heartened by the bookings. The former Montage had served an eclectic menu of music with its fine dining experience. Sure now the fine dining is gone (it was always sort of surreal, I have to admit) and there are the usual local party bands, but heck, they need to pay the bills. These two shows are sort of short notice (actually the first one is tomorrow), but worth checking out if you can get out on a school night:
On Sunday at the Montage, there is a show that is becoming more interesting by the hour (they confirmed two more artists while I was writing this). I guess Sunday won’t be a school night this weekend. Support local jazz radio and go to the:
I’m planning on going to one or both of these shows. Haven’t seen the “new” Montage, so I’m looking forward to it. Too bad I couldn’t get them to honor the gift certificate we received from some of our colleagues at work for our wedding prior to the closing of the prior incarnation of Montage. It was worth a try….
