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June 2013

Friday 28th june

RAPHALE MONSANTO LIVE AND DJ. 7 THE DANGEROUS DUO IS BACK: RAPHALE MONSANTO LIVE AND DJ. 7 MESSING AROUND.
a great dinamic combination!!!m

Sunday 2nd june

Cabaco, live – latin jazz and bossa nova - from 7 pm

 

May 2013

Friday 31st may

Jeroen, jasper & friends, live – from 7 pm , dj. Nuno umbelino - from 11pm

Sunday 26th may

Jasper & eduard, live – saxophone & piano, live - from 7 pm

Friday 24th may

Friends in Music Live! and DJ. Nuno umbelino - from 6 pm, tunes i – by harry, jasper, gabi mercera & john stam, live – from 9 pm

Sunday 19th may

Cabaco, live – latin jazz and bossa nova - from 7 pm

Friday 17th may

Jeroen, jasper & friends, live – from 7 pm , dj. Nuno umbelino - from 11pm

Sunday 12th may

jasper & eduard, live – saxophone & piano, live - from 7 pm

Friday 10th may

SONGS by Anne Marie Kors & Benji Schaub, live – from 9 pm

Sunday 5th may

cabaco, live – latin jazz and bossa nova - from 7 pm

Friday 3rd may

jeroen, jasper & friends, live – from 7 pm

 

 

 

 

April 2013

Monday 29th april

grupo komper, from curacao, live -  from 7 pm

Sunday 28th april

cabaco, live – latin jazz and bossa nova - from 7 pm

Saturday 27th april

sabor entertainment , from curacao, live -  from 10pm

Friday 26th april

Jeroen, jasper & friends, live – from 7 pm

Sunday 21st april

live music -  from 7 pm

Friday 19th april

jeroen, jasper & friends, live – from 7 pm

Sunday 14th april

jasper & eduard, live – saxophone & piano, live - from 7 pm

Friday 12th april

jeroen, jasper & friends, live – from 7 pm and later – dj. Jose from holland – from 10 pm. Free body paint by lee & aska – prize for most voted body art

 
March 2013

on Saturday, 2nd of March

SLEEVES - From Rock to Dance, from Soul to Jazz, It's always a party!!. Performance starts at 10pm. Spicing up before the band starts, we have DJ Monk from 9pm.

 

on Friday, 1st of March

FEEL THE MUSIC 2013 - MEGA HIT FM's annual party at City Cafe. Doors open at 10pm, Free Entrance - with DJs Pedro, Don (Dirty) Ron & Guests

 
January 2013

on the 13th of January

while the Maasdam will be docked in front of City Café, we will have the pleasure to present The Climax Jazz Band, from Toronto, Canada – the main act from the whole Jazz Cruise.

This will happen between 12Pm and 3PM.

We will make then a so called Jazz Brunch with a nice buffet and nice food options – STARTING FROM 11 TILL 2PM , 15 US PER PERSON

We recommend reservation via 717 6050 or citycafe@bonairelive.com if you want to be sure you have a table/chair.
Understand that just from the boat there are more then 500 pax especially for the jazz bands so we might have some of them… @ City Café and you know the size of our venue.

December 2012

24, 25 and 26th December

Our Xmas Season Menu – available 24, 25 and 26th December @ Dinner Time – is ready as follows.

Our regular Dinner Menu will be fully available.

We recommend reservations via 717 6050

Regards and the Best Wishes for the Holliday Season from the Team of City Café Bonaire.

 

Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th (acoustic version)

FUNKY X-MAS JAM !!! Josje & Angela and City Café’s House Band – Jasper, Gabi, Trevor, Jeroen and Eduard – together with Wietze Krikke (Bass) and Jan Fokkelman (Guitar) will rock the place on Friday from 10Pm

Sunday 16th

we get Josje & Angela & Wietze at Dinner time for a great Acoustic Session

Sunday, 2nd December

From 7PM - Cabaco Trio Live – always great Sunday nights, with these trio. Our Diva Andreina (voices), Carlos (percussion) and Orlando (bass) upgraded with Mr. Jasper behind the piano

 
November 2012

FRIDAY 30th

Mattanja !!!
A spectacular musical experience by Joy Bradley and Andre van den Boogaart. Life is one big adventure and so is this performance. Don't miss this one!! Starts at 10pm.

 

Sunday, 25th November

From 7PM - Piano and voices by Mr. Henley Davelaar (Curacao) with his Diva’s

Saturday, 24th November

From 9:30 PM – Dj. Toad - we give our boy another chance to proof that he is indeed Bonaire’s best talent reading the public and giving them good time.

Friday, 23rd November

From 6:30 PM - Jeroen, Jasper and Trevor with Gabi Mercera back on stage… will have fun again, and contaminate all of us with great tunes and musical energy.
Around 9:30 our resident Dj. Vladiliscious will come with his great musical selection to keep those feet moving.
 

 

FRIDAY & SATURDAY 2 & 3

Zouk & Kizomba Splash
Two nights full of workshops, Freestyle performances and Latin parties, featuring Chandrika Floridas,  the Venezuelan KY3 Show band and DJ Heinrich from Curacao

 
October 2012

FRIDAY 26TH

The Dream Team Party 10 PM
Ladies & Gentlemen, we present our selection for a great unforgettable night: The Funky Dream Team on stage, Henk & Andre behind the bar, OUR FRIENDS and music lovers dancing and enjoying the moment!!o

 

FRIDAY 12TH

Dj. Mix Master Renzo (ARU) | 9 PM
Renzo took over the players on Friday's with his Boogie Nights always very pleasant
Soul Force (BON+CUR+NL) | 9PM | Soul, Funk and much more
Benji Schaub, Gabi Mercera, Jasper Blozijl, Pierre Dunker, Eduard de Vries & guest artitst - Merietza Groot
Brass Band Performance (CUR) | 8PM | Percussion

THURSDAY 11TH

Dj. Medusa (ARU) | 9 PM
Mr. Medusa moved to Bonaire with his palettes of good music. Always surprising!
Grupo Komper (CUR) | 9PM | Krioyo & Latin
Grupo Komper is famous all around the Caribbean spreading the sounds of Krioyo and some Latin notes

WEDNESDAY 10TH

Dj. Alex G. (NL) | 9 PM
Mr. Alex is a known face and dj. of Bonaire's good times! He is a real all around Dj.
Grupo Eso (BON) | 9PM | Krioyo & Local
Grupo Eso is one of the most famous Bonairian genuine krioyo groups
Brass Band Performance (CUR) | 8PM | Percussion

TUESDAY 9TH

Dj. Alex G. (NL) | 9 PM
Mr. Alex is a known face and dj. of Bonaire's good times! He is a real all around Dj.
JR Latino (BON) | 10PM | Bachata
Upgraded with a guest artist from Curacao on the guitar, JR Latino is the Bachata Band of Bonaire!

SUNDAY 7TH

Janga & Yanga Live (BON+ARU+NL) | 7PM | Soul, Funk & much more
Frankie Yanga, Marshal Curtly, Boy Janga, Jasper Blozijl and many other top musicians

SATURDAY 6TH

Dj. Euson (BON) | 9 PM
Euson was resident Dj. @ City Cafe some years ago - we had him playing recently and he is in shape!!
Rhydd´m Live (CUR) | 11PM | Antillean & Latin
You can not walk with only one leg...so here is the second concert of Rhydd´m

FRIDAY 5TH

Dj. Mix Master Renzo (ARU) | 9 PM
Renzo took over the players on Friday's with his Boogie Nights always very pleasant
Rhydd´m Live (CUR) | 11PM | Antillean & Latin
It is one of the nicest bands we bring from Curacao. Great voices, top musicians, updated repertoire.
Mussels Night in the restaurant.
Do not miss this great evening of deliscious Mussels. We iinvited Chef Danny Klein to cook his famous recipe.

 

 



 

 

 

 

September 2012

SUNDAY 30RD

JEROEN + JASPER AND FRIENDS - FROM 7PM

FRIDAY 28ST

DJ. BRUCE DAVIDSON FROM 5PM + DJ. MIX MASTER RENZO (ARU) FROM 9PM

SUNDAY 23RD

TAFKAH 3, LIVE – 3 VOICES , 2 GUITARS AND PIANO - FROM 7PM

FRIDAY 21ST

DJ. VLADILISCIOUS (BON) FROM 5PM + DJ. MIX MASTER RENZO (ARU) FROM 9PM.

 
August 2012
Sunday 17TH

22:00 - 05:00 ONE NIGHT IN AMSTERDAM !!!!  On a secret location, DJs ROSH, ERIC SANTANA & WOOD NOX will spin the wheels of steel. Meeting point at City Cafe between 10-11pm. Ticket presales $20. This will be the party you cannot miss.

 
July 2012
Friday 27th, Saturday 28th AND Sunday 29th!!!

An amazing weekend full of jammin' live music at City Café. Get ready for the musical Triptico. Friday, starting at 10pm: The Latin Groove Jam, Saturday at 10pm starts the Yanga & Janga jam and Sunday at 7pm starts a great musical session by Tafkah & Theo, featuring Kiteboarding Bonaire.

 

Sunday 15TH

19:00 Duo Maniscalco will take the stage with a great live performance. Enjoy the silky smooth voice and guitar tunes during dinner or enjoy a drink at the bar while listening to these solid pro's of Bonaire.

 

Friday 13TH

11:00 The annual Summer in the City party by MegahitFM. This year DJ Hilco S, known from the Veronica road shows will take over the decks and make you party all night long.

 

June  2012
Sunday 17TH

11:00 Celebration & Charity Brunch Live Music w/ Grupo Eso (BON) – Kryoio Music
Special Guests - F.K.P.D. Bonaire
Open to Public with brunch buffet

14:45 Portugal Vs. Netherlands Euro 2012

16:45 Bora Samba Brass Band (BON) Percussion + Samba

17:00 Dj. Mike (NL) Dutch Football & Party Music

19:00 Dj. Medusa (NL/ARU)

20:00 City Café House Band Jam Session
To close up the celebration weekend we couldn’t get better then a jam session where artists who have played in City Café during the years can express their music, with the house band as a base – Jeroen (guitar and voice), Jasper (piano), Gabi Mercera (percussion), Eduard (sax)...

Saturday 16TH

21:00 Dj. Medusa (NL/ARU)
22:30 Circus Funk (VNZ) Live Funk + Disco + Covers + Show

 
Friday 15TH

15:00 15th Anniversary Extended Happy Hour (t/ 19:00) Live music w/ Dj. Medusa and Rhydd´m (CUR)
21:00 Dj. Robert 2 (BON)
22:30 Rhydd´m (CUR) Live Latin + Antillean

Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd June

from 10PM – Dj. Jack (CUR/NL) – the first big winner of the Heineken Green Synergy Contest in Curacao has always made great sets @ City café. DJ JACK is BACK!!!! Warm up by DJ. Eusson!!

 
May  2012
Monday, May 28th

A very special musical moment - from 6PM – Henk van Twillert (Saxophone, NL) + Tjako van Schie (Piano, NL) + Ines Soares (Fado Singer, PT) + Gabi
Mercera (Percurssion, Bon)
– 4 great international artists come together for a great presentation. It can only be one more great and unique musical moment @ City Café, from jazz to tango, through fado and folk, we can’t wait to listen!!

 
Sunday 20th May

Jeroen (guitar, voice, harmonica, accordion,) + Jasper (piano) + Mr. Gabi Mercera (percussion)

It all started with Jeroen.
Then he brought Jasper and his piano.
Trevor watched it once and said “get me a Cajon and I can play also”. So we did!
Eduard showed up twice with his sax… what a night!

Meanwhile our dear Trevor went back to Europe….

Since then Mr. Gabi Mercera has joined the group and it has been always great! When you bring musicians of this level together, music is magic!!!

Join us coming Sunday around 7PM and you will have good fun!!

 

Week 20
Saturday 19th May

Around 10 PM – Mambo Superstars – Aruba – For the first time in Bonaire, this entertaining quartet from neighbor island of Aruba wants to promote their quality and build up a great danceable party from Latin to Antillean and some good “Azucar”stuff if you know what we mean – dance, dance, dance is what the promised to make with the crowd. These group is a short version of a wider band that plays very often in the main Hotels of aruba, so they know what entertainment is all about. Come and check them out – free entrance

 

Friday 18th May

Happy Hour & Diner Time - Dj. Bruce Davidson – with his great musical selection from oldies to rock and contemporaneous pop

Around 8PM – Mr. Jan Marit ( NL) Live - This is a typical happening at City – those we really love: a good friend from City Café – Ruud – approaches us because he has a good friend visiting him who loves to play the guitar and sing. Sounds good…in 10minutes we had everything arranged for Mr. Jan to play @ City this coming Friday 18th around 8Pm – he explained us his performances are pretty much on the line of Eric Clapton’s unplugged sessions so.. we can’t miss it! – light rock, blues and much more

 

Sunday 6th around 7 PM

we have Jeroen (guitar, voice), Jasper (piano), Gaby (percussion), probably Eduard (saxophone) and maybe an extra surprise on stage.

These Sundays have been a musical blast. And it can only get better.

Again,,, these things happen… at City !!

 
April  2012
Sunday April 29th – Frankie Janga.

Frankie Janga is a musician that does not need any introduction in the Caribbean Music Scene. He played several times in Bonaire and it is a musical delight!!

But better than having a great musician playing live is 2, or 3, or 4, or 5 or 6 or even better 7 great musicians jamming together !!

That’s our gift for the coming Sunday 29th, starting around 6 PM

Friday April 27th & Saturday 28th – KY3 Show Band from Venezuela.

A great musical show by this popular Venezuelan band – Salsa, Merengue and all the Latin music to dance, dance, dance. Warm up and after party by DJ Rob!

 

Friday April 20th – Dj. Jose (NL) + Dj. Freaky Freak (CUR, Cartouch Club).

On his 2nd visit to Bonaire and City Café, Jose brings a good friend from Curacao.
Warm up party @ Aquaspace!!!

Last time we loved it. This time it will only be better.

 

March 2012
March 30th – Latin Party with Dj. Rob 2 and Dj. Cacique.

To celebrate the upgrade of Alpha Fm 93.1 and the nice cooperation with City Cafe we will put up a nice relaxed Latin Party.
Plenty of danceable Latin music and videos from 5 PM till the close us down!!

 

Sunday, March 25th - 7pm: Jeroen (guitar, voice, harmonica, accordion, …) + Jasper (piano) + Trevor (percussion) + Mr. Eduard (Saxophone) will be back on stage.

It all started with Jeroen. Then he brought Jasper and his piano. Trevor watched it once and said “get me a Cajon and I can play also”. So we did!  Eduard showed up twice with his sax… what a night!

4 great musicians who know very well how to entertain the audience!! Knowing that unfortunately Mr. Trevor (ex. The Peddlers – check out www.thepeddlers.co.uk) will then leave the island for uncertain time, this must be a great opportunity to enjoy these 4 musicians!.

 
Friday 16th of March – from Los Angeles – After his successful house party last year he returns: DJ MARK DAVIDSON!!

Our good friend from Los Angeles is back on the island and of course he has to turn the wheels at city. Solid mixing, smooth and very technical, last year we had a mad house. Let’s do it again. Starts at 10pm.

And to make it more special Mr. Bruce Davidson, who plays every 2 weeks @ City @ Happy Hour on Fridays, will warm up for …Davidson Jr. – Yes it is true: it is a father and son night!!!

 
Sunday 4th of March - Cabaco Trio

Andreina (Voice), Carlos (percussion) and Jasper (piano) will finally be back on stage. There is a rumor that Mr. Eduard (saxophone) will join them to spice up the act!

They start around 7Pm. Bossa Nova, Latin Jazz and other mellow sounds

 
February 2012
Sunday 19th February – Carnival @ City

Like every year after the main parade in Kaya Grandi, we are ready to receive you all at a great party. Dj. Mike and friends will make sure we have that typical and popular music, while our staff will make sure your glass or bottle will never be empty

 

 
Sunday 12th February - Jeroen (guitar, voice, harmonica, accordion) + Jasper (piano) + Trevor (percussion) will be back on stage.

Well last 2 times this “1,2, trio “played it was very very special. Can only get better as there is plenty of improvise, jamming and teasing between 3 great musicians who know very well how to entertain the audience!!

 
Sunday 5 of February - Cabaco Trio & Jasper (piano)

These fine artists will be back on stage with good laid back Bossa Nova and Latin Jazz notes

 

 
3rd and 4th February – Another revelation @ City Café – Cirkus Funk out from Venezuela

A gorgeous lead singer and a great band come to play soul, funk, rock and techno at a great quality level – mark it up in your agenda, ask the following day off, get a baby sitter for your kids, get fit for a great party weekend!!!!!!!!

January 2012
Sunday 28th of January - Jeroen (guitar, voice, harmonica, accordion, …) + Jasper (piano) + Trevor (percussion) will be back on stage.

Well last 2 times this “1,2, trio “played it was very very special. Can only get better as there is plenty of improvise, jamming and teasing between 3 great musicians who know very well how to entertain the audience!

 
Friday 27th of January – from Amsterdam – the raising stars Djs Nouveau Beats & Vince le Fin for the first time ever in Bonaire.

these young talented Dutch Dj’s are rocking every venue with their energetic performances and contagious joy !!! check out upcoming mails and news

Check out this promo video on YouTube.

Sunday 22nd we get Cabaco Trio back  
Sunday 15th around 8PM

A great musical moment when Jasper (piano) and Trevor (percussion) join Jeroen on stage. Something so special that it has to be repeated.

 
Friday 13th and Saturday 14th

We invited Dj. No Fear + Dj. Fe to spin the wheels this coming weekend – together or one at the time, they will make the nights of Friday Saturday danceable and happy nights.

 
Sunday 8th around 8PM

A great musical moment when Jasper (piano) and Trevor (percussion) join Jeroen on stage.

 

Every Friday either Dj. Monk or Dj. Bruce Davidson spin great music at city. Coming schedule is:

Friday 13th + 27th – Dj. Monk
Friday 20th – Dj. Bruce Davidson

 
   

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