The Big Easy Lanzarote Official

24/11/2020

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ANTONIO ( Chef - Big Easy )
Front row, second from left, Staff Xmas Party 2019

Antonio was always smiling, always joking, always taking the p**s and always trying out new desserts on us, wondering if they’d work on the menu. Suzy always had a dessert when she used to pop in to the bar on Friday’s. You’ll probably have seen him up there with us prior to the gig, laughing and joking and you’ll have heard me insulting him as he left at the end of his shift!! We always called him ‘Chicote’, the Spanish Gordon Ramsey, after he wore a particularly striking Chef’s Jacket one day. He’d sing us songs that he liked from our set that we couldn’t decipher... we never got to the bottom of “me catchin’ meow”!!! Lol! He’d have us in stitches with his stories, his jokes, his p**s taking was relentless and we always gave as good as we got. Whether it was Ernie being a drug trafficker simply because he was South American or Marc being Gareth Bale, the banter was endless.
He led a colorful and eventful life coming from one of the poorest neighborhoods in Las Palmas. He played professional football for his island and even appeared at the Nou Camp facing the Brazilian Ronaldo. Still only in his late 40’s, he wanted nothing more than to play football again locally and he was desperate to be a Father.
He loved talking football with Alex and Leo, two of Marc’s sons and he looked after Sam, Marc’s other son, when he went to work in the bar. He adored my Sofia and always brought out some ice cream for her when I took her to rehearsals. We sent him a message from our Daddy & Daughter meal only on Friday just gone.

Towards the back end of last year he complained of severe headaches mainly and he went for tests. Ultimately those tests led to a diagnosis of three tumors. We all met only this afternoon to organise a fund raiser for him, scheduled for this Saturday.

No sooner had I got home I received a message from our ‘Antonio Benefit’ group that he’d passed away. We’re all shocked, saddened and left empty by his passing. I’ve shed a tear, as I’m sure we all have or will and I’ll raise a glass to him tonight. Somehow I’ll have to tell my little ‘un. Take care everyone, life’s so precious and we never know when it’s our turn. Be happy, stay safe and rest easy our mate Antonio... Chicote😢

Descansa en paz Antonio, te echaremos mucho de menos❤️❤️❤️

16/09/2020

Hi,

We’ve had several messages today relating to Facebook rule changes on October 1st.

It IS something we’re aware of and are monitoring closely although it does seem, like soooo much other Facebook ‘news’, a bit of a red herring.

I’ve posted a link below from a reputable site and let’s hope that they are correct although even if they’re not we believe we have a workaround🤞

Meanwhile, enjoy the gig tomorrow and I’ll do my best to keep you guys musically fulfilled until Sunday😊 Take care, Gx

https://www.coverbandcentral.com/facebook-clears-up-confusion-around-october-update-and-music-guidelines-for-live-streaming/

08/09/2020

Coming up with ideas is tough so tell us your favourite song for future reference... NOT for Sunday!!😂

The Big Easy Lanzarote Official

07/09/2020

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Another fabulous and very emotional gig last night. Thank you all once again but there are a couple of people we need to thank just a little bit more😊
First up Chris ( pictured ), who tweaked our sound remotely last night from his sofa somewhere in Ireland. Technology eh?🤷‍♂️👌 Thanks mate🙏🏻
Secondly, our top mate Lenny who’s done hours of loving labour on our website which is looking brilliant. You’re a Gent, an absolute diamond and along with Aoife, a huge piece of the CJTV Sunday Live jigsaw🙏🏻❤️ We love you!!!
Finally Murphy's Bar in Blessington, Ireland who’ve had us loud and proud to a packed house for the last two weeks🙏🏻❤️
’s alive and well. Thank you all🙏🏻❤️ GxMxEx

The Big Easy Lanzarote Official

03/09/2020

Evening all!!

For those of you who’ve been following the paragliding saga then it’s finally on, hopefully tomorrow at 6pm. He’s going to confirm at midday all being well and I’m filling my shorts already💩💩

If it doesn’t happen then we’ll be going live anyway at 6pm to do the Q&A from last week. If I do my Eddie the Eagle bit then we’ll be going live afterwards... probably with a cold beer🍺, if I survive!

Don’t forget Marc might be going live tonight too from his gig🤞 Cheers all, safe to say I won’t be sleeping much🪂 Gx

The Big Easy Lanzarote Official

24/07/2020

This time last year. Let’s hope we are back open again soon! 🌴🍻🌞

23/07/2020

Please send in your wonderful pictures of The Big Easy and Lanzarote and we will post them on our page! ❤️

23/07/2020

Missing you all! Hopefully be back into the swing of things soon. Stay safe everyone love from The Big Easy 🙏🏼🌴❤️