Wednesday, November 30th, 2011, Nightlife Guide RIO DE JANEIRO

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011, Nightlife Guide

November 29, 2011 | Filed underNightlife Guide | Posted by Kim Dumo

Wednesday’s Rio Nightlife Pick: Alfredo Del Penho with special guest, Mark Sacramento, will be performing a show to celebrate Rio Scenarium’s ten year anniversary in Lapa. Both Alfredo and Sacramento talents are forged on the night of samba and choro da Lapa. They present a large ballroom with beautiful successes of Brazilian music.

CLUBS:

Quarta Executiva (Centro)
Club Mix Bar, the one lounge for couples at night, and singles during the day. Open and available for Happy Hour with music, through the night. This Wednesday, Club Mix Bar will be hosting a Liberal Party with all sorts of political surprises.
Club Mix Bar
Rua do Mercado, 25 – Praça XV – Centro – Tel: (21) 2222-4694
Entrance: R$50

Karaokê Indie (Botafogo)
Express yourself, Karaoke Night at Casa da Matriz. Weekly ritual for those who attend so this ain’t no joke, make sure you practice!
Casa da Matriz – 8PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes 107, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-9691 / (21) 2266-1014
Entrance: Not available at time of press

MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:

Nando do Cavaco (Lapa) 
The singer, Nando do Cavaco, will be doing a solo repertoire or great samba hits. Including songs from Roberto Ribeiro, João Nogueira, Clara Nunes, Alcyone, and others, it will be a night filled with surprises. The group Sambista will also be accompanying the singer on stage.
Sacrilégio – 9PM
Av. Mem de Sá, 81, Lapa – Tel: (21) 3970-1461
Entrance: R$20

Alfredo Del Penho (Lapa)
With special guest, Mark Sacramento, this night will be a celebration of Rio Scenarium’s 10 year in Lapa. Both Alfredo and Sacramento talents are forged on the night of samba and choro da Lapa. They present a large ballroom with beautiful successes of Brazilian music, for anyone to stand still.
Rio Scenarium – 10PM
Rua do Lavradio, 20 Casa, Lapa – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$20

Democratic Wednesday, Day Forró (Lapa)
Northeastern Brazil invades Rio with your weekly dose of forró, accordion-fueled country tunes. Quarteto Forrozando celebrates one year together and Trio Juriti releases their new CD while performing with Mariana Mello.
Clube dos Democráticos – 11PM
Rua do Riachuelo 91/93, Lapa – Tel: (21) 8848-8889
Entrance: (With Lista Amiga) Women R$10 until 11PM / R$13 until midnight, Men R$13 until 11PM / R$16 until midnight

PUBS & BARS:

Mekong (Leblon)
The Asian fusion restaurant hosts an early evening party featuring tasty food, flashy drinks, and tunes from the likes of DJ Mary Byker.
Mekong – 7PM
Rua General Urquiza, 188a, Leblon – Tel: (21) 2243-1040 / (21) 2529-212
Entrance: Free

Live Music @ Balcony (Copacabana)
Great lunch specials, live music starting at 5:30PM and nightly drink specials and free hors d’oeuvres for paying customers everyday at 5PM.
Balcony Bar
Avenida Atlantica, 1424, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2541 8381
Entrance: Free

Blue Agave (Ipanema)
Mexican bar and restaurant with an open atmosphere where you can sit and check out all the people that pass by. Has the best margaritas in Ipanema, and also ask them about the new spot in Copacabana that just opened.
Blue Agave
Rua Vinicius de Moraes 68, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: Free

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Sunday, November 13th, 2011, Nightlife Guide-RIO DE JANEIRO

Sunday, November 13th, 2011, Nightlife Guide

November 8, 2011 | Filed underNightlife Guide | Posted by Kim Dumo

Sunday’s Rio Nightlife Pick: Shenanigan’s in Ipanema is the #1 place for a typical NFL Sunday. NFL Football season is finally back, so catch almost any game on the large screen TV with a good mix of locals and tourists and the best chicken wings in Rio. Don’t leave your jersey at home, so they know what game you want to watch!

CLUBS:

Paranoid Android (Copacabana)
For those who thought Rio would end its nightlife on Sunday, you thought wrong. Fosfobox will be featuring songs by Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Fosfobox
Rua Siqueira Campos, 143 – Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2548-7498
Entrance: R$20 with Lista Amiga, R$30 without

Apple Party (Humaitá)
Isadora’s first live album release “The Electronics and Musical Figuration of Things” at Espaço Cultural Sérgio Porto.
Espaço Cultural Sérgio Porto 
Rua Humaitá, 163 – Humaitá – Tel: (21) 2266-0896
Entrance: R$10

MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:

Bip Bip (Copacabana)
Bip Bip owes its fame to an outstanding musical program. Sunday nights are the best evenings to catch some great samba or pagode. It’s not unusual to see some Brazilian greats such as Beth Carvalho, Nelson Sargento, Walter Alfaiate, and others come out to sing and play.
Bip Bip
Rua Alm Gonçalves, 50 – Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2267-9696
Entrance: Free

Far Up (Botafogo)
If tonight is your night to be carefree, then Far Up is the place you should venture out to. With Karaoke all night, Far Up will have everyone laughing and enjoying the night with good times and good people.
Far Up
Rua Voluntários da Pátria, 446, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 3239-8000
Entrance: Not available at time of press

Feijoada com Pagode do Pacinho (Botafogo)
Feijoada, futebol, cold beer, and samba: the perfect hangover cure. A cozy atmosphere with nice TVs and pool tables upstairs.
Boteco Salvação – 1PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes, 55, Botafogo – (21) 2226-9691 / 2539-0216
Entrance: R$18.90 (cover with fejoada meal), R$10 (cover only)

PUBS & BARS:

Shenanigan’s Live Music (Ipanema)
NFL Football is finally back, so catch almost any game on the large screen TV with a good mix of locals and tourists and the best chicken wings in Rio.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 9:30PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: Check for nightly prices

Live Music @ Balcony (Copacabana)
Great lunch specials, live music starting at 5:30PM and nightly drink specials and free hors d’oeuvres for paying customers everyday at 5PM.
Balcony Bar
Avenida Atlantica, 1424, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2541 8381
Entrance: Free

Bar Urca (Urca)
If you have never have been to Bar Urca on a Sunday afternoon to drink beers and eat salgados while watching the sunset, you are missing a big part of what it means to be a Carioca. This establishment has been a hit since 1939.
Bar Urca
Rua Cândido Gaffrée, 205, Urca – Tel: (21) 2295-8744
Entrance: Free

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O Rappa in Rio at Marina da Glória Oct 21-22

October 11, 2011 | Filed underEntertainment | Posted by Michael DeLeo

By Michael DeLeo, Contributing Reporter

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazilian band O Rappa is playing two concerts at the Marina da Glória in Rio on Friday and Saturday, October 21st and 22nd, for a dedicated fan-base of Cariocas and foreigners. The band was initially slated to play only one day but high demand added another night of reggae, rock, hip-hop, funk and samba sounds.

O Rappa performing live with frontman Papa Winnie in Foz do Iguaçu, photo by Marcio Ramalho/Flickr Creative Commons License.

O Rappa has their own sound, blending Caribbean rhythms with American influences, all without losing their Brazilian roots. The band was formed in 1993 by band member Papa Winnie from St. Vincent and the Grenadines in the Caribbean, who sought out four musicians upon his arrival in Brazil.

One year later they released their first self-titled album that gained some local Carioca notoriety. Fast-forward fifteen years later and O Rappa has 200,000 friends on Facebook and over 13,000 stating they will attend the Marina da Glória show on Facebook alone.

Robin Catlren, an expatriate from Germany, says, “I wasn’t going to the show but since I found out everyone I know is attending, I will try to find a ticket for Saturday and see what O Rappa is all about.”

O Rappa’s concerts are conducted in a festival-like manner with a positive social message. The daytime entertainment will consist of local reggae, hip-hop and samba bands. DJs will provide continuing beats in between sets, with O Rappa hitting the main stage later in the evening.

Papa Winnie and O Rappa delight the audience with a live performance in São Paulo, photo by Alexandre Cardoso/Flickr Creative Commons License.

The Brazilian band has been recognized on MTV Brasil’s Video Music Awards for their song “Minha Alma.” This notoriety gives them the proper platform for their controversial lyrics and message.

O Rappa’s songs mostly voice their strong opinions about social problems and contain sharp protests, as they are strong supporters of numerous social projects within Brazil.

Julia Almeida, a local Brazilian, says, “O Rappa sets the mood with a very positive vibe and gets the crowd jumping on their behalf. O Rappa!”

O Rappa’s rise to success hasn’t come without tragedy, though. In November 2000, drummer Marcelo Yuka was shot during a robbery. In an attempt to avoid the assault, he slammed his car against the bandits. Unfortunately, the incident left him a paraplegic and he eventually had to be replaced by current drummer Marcelo Lobato.

O Rappa’s concert will bring people of all walks of life together with the intent of providing a positive change in society. It is a breath of fresh air in today’s music scene to see a band make such strong statements for the betterment of their people.

Tickets are still for sale between R$72 to R$108 for Friday night’s show, but are selling fast, so purchase promptly and show love for a grassroots band that has finally made it back home. Tickets can be purchased online here.

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