Update on the Slaughter House Halloween Party at Boca!

Did you know Boca is available for private parties? Call (201) 626-6646, facebook message us or email us at info@bocagrandenj.com for information about office holiday parties, wedding brunches, and more!

We're excited to let you know that three bands will be playing at the Slaughter House Halloween Party this Friday, 10/28!

Charlie Afro Sheen  (11:30pm)
Jersey City's own Charlie Afro Sheen will be opening the night.  This collective started at the Keyhole bar in JC. In the last few months, they have entered the JC fold with a sound and vibe all their own. Anchored by theRAPist (also the lead guitarist for CAS brother band Trash Executioner) accompanied by Chuck Taylor on rhythm guitar, Nitrous Roxide on bass, June Star Mrblackman on lead vocals, and Blunt The Drumma, these musicians come together create a sound that is soulful and charismatic. Six months from the start of this collective and 9 songs later, a new chapter in this downtown legacy is born. Come support live music in Jersey City as charlie Afro sheen play the songs from their soon to be released debut album "Always Lookin for Jesus".

Hollywood Kills
Hollywood Kills is a polished punk rock grunge band out of NJ.  Get ready to rock out with Russell Kelley on vocals, Joe Coelho on bass, Tom Hayes on drums and Aaron Dilorio on guitar.

Iratetion
Being driven towards creating their own music, the Millano brothers did just that. Ismael and Ghork started writing music while one was living in Venezuela and the other in NJ. They began to create their music by sending files to each other over the internet. Ismael handled duties of guitars/bass/vocals so they could be layered over Ghork's drum recordings that were sent from Venezuela.

With the addition of Ismael's old friend Marcos Medina on lead guitar, and Luis Acevedo on bass, Iratetion was complete. Established against all odds, Iratetion has found success, working with Soundwar Studios in Hoboken to record their debut EP titled Motionless Decay, produced by Cristian Machado and Laz Pina (Ill nino). Since then,they've been traveling the Tri-State area with their brutal jungle groove and we're excited to have them back at Boca Grande to get the Slaughter House thrashing.

Now Available at Boca: 3 Nights of Halloween Mayhem & Fancy Wine for Semi-Fancy Folks

Did you know Boca is available for private parties? Call (201) 626-6646 or email us at info@bocagrandenj.com for information about office holiday parties, wedding brunches, and more!

3 Nights of Halloween Mayhem

Friday, 10/28 – The Slaughter House Halloween Party (Starting at 10:00pm)

Come dressed in your Halloween best and participate in our wicked costume contest.  While you’re here, take in the fantastic and slightly insane art work by artists Ruler, Russell Kelly, Dan Kennedy, & Bonnie Gloris while you enjoy drinks from the ice bar.

Live musical performances by Iratetion and Hollywood Kills

NO COVER!  Just come on out, bring all your fellow zombies (and/or sexy nurses, sponge bobs, etc…) and have a scarily great time.

Saturday, 10/29 – Kappa Alpha Psi Alumni Halloween Party (Starting at 10:00pm) 
Join the Jersey City Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi for their Halloween party. With a live DJ and great company, what better way to spend your Saturday night!  Tickets are $25 at the door and $20 in advance.

Sunday, 10/30 – Halloween Salsa Sunday (Starting at 6:00pm)

Join us for a special Halloween Salsa Sunday led by the talented Yesenia Peralta.  Yesenia, born in Puerto Rico and raised in Jersey City, is looked to as one of salsa’s foremost and most sought-after female dancers, choreographers and instructors, and we’re lucky to have her leading Salsa Sundays at Boca!

For more info on Yesenia, see last week’s post.

Boca Grande is now the first east coast carrier of Purple Pachyderm Russian River Valley Rhone Blend from Claypool Cellars.

Starting earlier this month, Boca Grande became the first east coast purveyor of the Purple Pachyderm Russian River Valley Rhone Blend from Claypool Cellars, the Sonoma Valley winery of Les Claypool of the legendary rock band Primus.  Boca Grande will carry the 2009 Rhone Fanci Blend, a combination of 60% Granache, 30% Mouvedre and 10% Syrah. 

What started several years ago as a way for Les Claypool to expand his personal wine collection has developed into a “boutique” wine venture for the long time musician and maker of musical mischief. Living for many years in the West Sonoma Valley, Claypool watched the area of Northern California become a “Mecca for those wine geeks that seek out optimum quality Pinot Noir.”  The region, known as the Russian River Valley, produces grapes that are arguably some of the best in the world.

In Claypool's words, “Having forsaken some of my past 'indulgences,' I found myself becoming an avid consumer of wines from my neighborhood.  After kicking the notion around for a year or two with some pals, it eventually came time to dive in and make some 'fancy booze' of our own.”  The result is, in so many words, pretty damn good.

Come and enjoy the results of Les Claypool's labor of love at Boca Grande Mexican Cantina. As Claypool states, “I hope you enjoy the product of our toil and, me being a picky bastard, you should take comfort in the notion that you are drinking from my own personal stash.”

¡Bienvenidos!

Hi all and welcome to our inaugural post!  We'd like to take this opportunity to introduce you to Boca Grande's weekly events.  If you're already a part of the Boca family, you're probably aware of our awesome regular events, but here's a refresher.  If you're new to Boca, well then what are you waiting for! Come and join us - as a participant, a spectator, or as a lover of great food, cocktails and company. We can't wait to meet you!

Wednesday Nights – Open Mic (Sign-ups begin at 8:00pm; performances start at 10:00pm)

Seeking all performers, artists, guitarists and troubadours!

Join us every Wednesday night at 8:00pm at Boca Grande for our spectacular Open Mic night. The friendly, supportive environment makes us a stand out from other open mics – everyone is welcome!

The MC for Open Mic is Nick Ciavatta of frigginfabulousradio.com, where Nick produces and voices commercials, promos shows and reports on various topics, including restaurant reviews, music, local artists, and much more.

There is no cover for this event, and all genres are welcome.  Boca’s owner, Keith Mannino, a musician and music lover, encourages and enjoys this vibrant weekly event, which is a great place for artists to connect and perform.

Bring your music, bring your friends – let’s have an amazing night!

Thurday Nights - Don't You Know I'm Loco? Live Comedy (Starts at 10:00pm)
Because we all need to laugh.

Join us on Thursday nights for comedy nights hosted by Craig Mahoney - illustrator, singer, podcaster, sports nut, film geek, beer lover & cigar smoker.  The night begins with a set line up, followed by an Open Mic.  Come for a laugh and stay and make everyone else laugh!

Friday Night Jazz (Starts at 7:00pm)

Join us on Friday nights for Live Jazz with Don Carter.

A professional musician and educator since 1971, Don Carter has been involved in numerous professional recordings, as well as television and radio productions. Mr. Carter has performed with a wide variety of musicians, including: Dizzy Gilespie, Lionel Hampton, Count Basie, Pete Yellin, Kool and the Gang, the Tito Puente Band, Virgel Jones, and many more.

In addition to his performance experience, Mr. Carter has lectured widely at universities, and secondary and elementary schools, on the history of music around the world, and the importance of music to society, including the ways it affects culture.

Salsa Sundays (Select Sundays starting at 6:00pm; check our calendar on bocagrandenj.com for dates)

Yesenia Peralta was born in Puerto Rico and was raised in Jersey City, NJ (aka Chilltown) since the age of 3. In August 2010 she was diagnosed with MS and has currently had to retire from dancing.

Yesenia has been gifted with amazing dancing skills and blessed with the talent to teach, which she has been doing since 1998. Yesenia has had the opportunity to perform and teach in many venues throughout the world representing New Jersey including Italy, Curacao, Canada, Israel, Brazil, Germany, Hong Kong, Brussels, Singapore and many more.

Yesenia was named ambassador of Goodwill for Israel, and has been honored at the West Coast Salsa Congress held in Los Angeles, Ca. in appreciation for her contributions as a dancer and instructor in the World of Music and Dance. Additionally, Yesenia was featured on the cover of La Diva Latina magazine’s fall issue witch was sold nationwide and has been featured in four calendars. Yesenia is looked to as one of salsa’s foremost and most sought-after female dancers, choreographers and instructors. She has various videos on youtube.com if interested in seeing some of her work.