The New Sound of NYC/North Jersey Blues”
BLUES People is a NY/NJ blues band featuring...KELTON COOPER (vocals/guitar), MIKE GRIOT (bass), RON THOMPSON (keys) and GENE LAKE (drums). Early comparisons to the Meters, Luther Allison, Keb Mo' and Buddy Guy are starting to roll in! Having released two promotional singles in 2022 & 2023 ("The Skin I'm In" and "Troubled Times"), the band has independently released its 2024 debut album “The Skin I'm In” – nominated by BLUES BLAST MAGAZINE asBest New Artist Debut Album!
These seasoned veterans have certainly paid their dues; as individual side men, they have supported a who’s-who of touring “A-listers”, including Sue Foley, Josh Smith, Kool & the Gang, Ruf’s Blues Caravan, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Bo Diddley, Jr. and Michael Hill’s Blues Mob… just to name a few.
Blues People musically explores the effects of the blues on modern American culture on many universal levels... and is a modern chronicle of four "real-life blues brothers" living in THIS time in America... while surviving the NY/NJ-Metro urban landscape. BLUES People was born during the pandemic… but the band members have authentically lived their truths - as lifelong working musicians, producers and recording artists for over 30 years.
After taking the NY-metro area by storm for 4 years with their incredible shows and musicianship, the band has won the North Jersey Blues Society International Blues Challenge in 2023 and 2024… and (in their very first attempt) made the SEMIFINALS in the 2024 Memphis International Blues Challenge!Doors open at 4:30. Seating times are 6:45 and 9:15. Respective performances begin at 7:15 and 9:30 with our special prix fixe menu. The second seating will feature two sets of live music and a champagne toast at midnight! Reservations required. First seating $115, Second Seating $165
Tasting of Starters: Little Dragon Dumplings, Vegetable Egg Roll, Thai Chili Shrimp, Hunan String Beans, Chicken Potstickers, baby green salad
½ Beijing Duck, steamed pancakes, scallion, cucumber, hoisin plum sauce
Sauteed Fillet of Wild King Salmon, roasted exotic mushrooms, asparagus & tarragon-burgundy sauce
Stir Fried Maine Lobster, wilted spinach, truffle-ricotta tortellini, “lobster bisque” reduction
Braised Beef Short Rib, whipped potatoes, baby green beans, chantarelle mushrooms, natural reduction
Grilled Portabella Mushroom, gingered sweet potato puree, sauteed carrot, bok coy & red bell pepper, white balsamic-basil sauce
Shrimp & Grits Andouille sausage, red bell pepper, Louisiana gravy
Broccoli & Tofu Noodles, ginger, sesame seeds, spicy garlic sauce
Tasting of Desserts