(Girlyman performing at o kafes! on Jan. 23, 2010) At o kafes! we love music. Our venue, which can hold 93 people, officially, is quickly becoming one of the premier locales for the nation's best acoustic singer/songwriters to showcase their talents. Located in the historic Martin Biscuit Building, o kafes! sports high ceilings, an abundance of windows, and a wide-open space. Along with coffee that is roasted on site, o kafes! also carries an array of fine beers and wines. Come imbibe your favorite beverage and soak up the harmonies. Music keeps Birmingham awake! Typically doors open at 8:00, shows start at 8:30 or 9:00.
MISS TESS AND THE BON TON PARADE: Saturday, March 13, 9 pm. $10 cover. Miss Tess and her crew appear at first glance to be clones of the immensely entertaining and talented Christabel and the Jons, who played at our venue several months ago, but they bring their own flare, talent, and style to the table. At any rate, who cares if they are similar? Both bands are pure fun. Of their new CD release, "Darling, Oh Darling," Brian Tucker of Bootleg Magazine writes: "Miss Tess has grace, and the chops, to deliver an album of new material brimming with ‘30’s era jazz and swing or bouncing energy of the 1950’s. Tess sounds transported from decades past without ending up a caricature. She’s sultry, sassy, fun, and all heart. While steeped in the era that spawned Fats Waller or Bessie Smith she’s completely her own voice, capable of stepping outside traditional sounds altogether. FRESH GROUND COMICS WITH SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE BY THE SMART BROTHERS: Friday, March 19, 8 pm. $8 cover. OPEN MIC: Saturday, April 10, 8:00 pm. $2 cover. Please contact Kristin Stewart (k.stewartmusic@yahoo.com) if you want to secure a slot to play. Three songs each, no more than three on stage at a time. Last month, slots were snapped up quickly, so don't delay! JENNIFER DANIELS: Saturday, April 17, 8:30 pm. $10 cover. SUE SCROFA: Saturday, May 8, 8 pm. $7 cover. CD release party! With special guests Real Frogs (John Paul Foster) and Becca Loebe! The Sue Scrofa Band opened for Tony Furtado back in December and the audience gave them a standing ovation. Now they're back for the release of their newest album. You're going to love what you hear! 
CHRIS O'BRIEN: May 15th, 9 pm. $10.00 cover. Chris is on a CD Release tour of his just-released CD "Little Red." Check it out on iTunes or pick up one at the show. What a masterpiece from this amazing singer/songwriter! Bonus! Hannah Miller (of our Valentine's Date Night fame) and Emily Lynch are coming over from South Carolina to open for Chris! What a night! http://www.myspace.com/chrisobrien http://www.myspace.com/hannahmiller  SOME OF THE MUSICIANS WHO HAVE PERFORMED AT O KAFES! |
Kirk, Madi Diaz, Erin