September 15th, 2010
Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, After-Party, Florida, South Florida, Entertainment, Palm Beach County
One of the highlights of visiting Delray Beach, besides sitting on its gorgeous beach is to experience Atlantic Avenue. Restaurants, shops, outdoor dining is what they are offering. And, entertainment. It seems that there is so much music in the air.
I was just there for a few days and got to enjoy some good music.
One of the venues for entertainment is Jonnie Brown’s located on 301 E. Atlantic Ave., tel. 561-243-9911. Burgers, Ribs, and classic Rock n’ Roll.
We had pretty good hamburgers. Nice size with an order of fries.
On Thursdays, you will find the Elvis impersonator. He has been at this location for many years. Has a huge following. One of those is a lady we met. She was 72 years old. Always there and always dancing. That’s what is keeping her so young. She was unbelievable.
I was there on Friday, as well, and there she was, dancing and enjoying Ryan & The Rockers. Her husband, a spoon player was introduced and did a number for the audience.
She is the one in the blue shirt.
Ryan & The Rockers were so much fun and completely different from the performance on Thursday.
Then, Saturday comes along and brings Rosarito, an igualita from Puerto Rico, and her husband, Kiki, to Delray. They had never been and off we went to listen to The Flyers. They could not believe the atmosphere in Delray and is still off season.
The Flyers usually play at Johnnie Brown’s on Wednesdays but had an extra performance that week. If you get an opportunity, do go and listen to them, because they are very talented and versatile.
Another venue for dinner, music and dancing is Il Bacio. I did not experience the food, so I can’t tell you how it is. The patio is where the music is happening. The location is 29 S.E. 2nd Ave., Tel. 561-865-7785. website is www.ilbacioofdelray.com. There is a cover and it is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
The first night Shelley and I went, we thought we would not be able to get in. But, why? Well, let’s say we were at least 20 years older than every person there. Not only were we older, but it seemed we were shorter. Yes, I guess our platforms/heels were not high enough. We were also not that endowed, if you get my drift.
We got a few looks that said, what are they doing here? Or, aren’t they my mother’s age? We got a kick out of the whole experience. So, we decided to take Rosarito and Kiki and again the 4 of us were the oldest people there. We did not care; it was fun to check the scene.
Loud music, and crowded. Dancing at a frenzy. Kiki mentioned that it was like Ibiza, Spain.
For such a small Village by the Sea, the entertainment is pretty good. And, we only went to a couple of places.
Have a great week…talk to you later…relax
Tags: Atlantic Ave, Atlantic Avenue, Dancing, Delray Beach, Elvis, Elvis Impersonator, entertainment, entertainment venues, Il Bacio, Il Bacio of Delray, Johnnie Brown's, Music, Palm Beach County, Restaurants, Ryan & The Rockers, South Florida, The Flyers, Village by the Sea
Gloria paid the cover and on ladies nite of course my drink wasn’t free-so much for cougars-still wondering what bikini clad waitresses tell their parents-I had a great time!!!
I cannot believe you read the post. I am glad because comments are most welcome. The cover was paid on Saturday not on Thursday, ladies night.