Johnny’s Piano Bar

Since its grand reopening last September, Johnny’s Piano Bar has become one of the choicest nightspots in San Miguel, a fun hangout known for top-notch live cabaret music, chic decor, and a varied MENU of hors d’oeuvres, snacks, and an assortment of beverages.

The host and frequent performer, Johnny Favourite, is a Canadian-born recording artist and a veteran crooner. His 1999 album Holiday Romance, recorded with his swing band, won a Juno – Canada’s equivalent of the Grammy – and the prestigious East Coast Music Award for jazz recording of the year. Johnny’s house pianist, Osmar Andrés, is a virtuoso and a master of many styles. Guest singers since the reopening have included local favorites such as Lady Zen, Tara Lynne Khaler, Liah Alonso, Katy Chan, Spencer Day, Enrique de Allende, and many others, along with out-of-town stars such as international jazz vocalist Lucia Gutiérrez and New York cabaret legend K.T. Sullivan.

The club is open every day except Mondays and Tuesdays. The hours are 6pm to 10pm, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, and 6pm to 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

Johnny’s Piano Bar is located inside Hotel Casa Linda, at Mesones #101, in Centro, across the street from the main entrance to the Teatro Angela Peralta.

This week’s lineup is as follows:

• Wednesday, June 11, 7:00pm to 10pm: Blues Night, with Elihu Blue Beard, cover: 50 pesos.

• Thursday, June 12, 7:00pm: Liah Alonso, cover: 200 pesos. 8:30pm: Classic piano bar, Johnny Favourite and Osmar Aquino, cover: 50 pesos.

• Friday, June 13, 7:00pm: María Sánchez, with Osmar Aquino, cover: 50 pesos. 8:30pm: Classic piano bar, Johnny Favourite and Osmar Aquino, cover: 50 pesos.

• Saturday, June 14, 6:30pm: guest artist Karen Libby, cover: 50 pesos. 8:30pm: Classic piano bar, Johnny Favourite and Osmar Aquino, cover: 50 pesos.

• Sunday, June 15, 6:00pm till closing: Sinatra Night, with Johnny Favourite, Osmar Aquino and Fil Formicola, cover: 50 pesos.