Orquestra Bakan at the Down Low Lounge Wednesday April 30th, Salsa clubs San Francisco

  This high-energy Orquesta consists of some of the finest musicians in Northern California. A nice blend of experienced, and up and coming young talent is reflected in their showmanship. On vocals are, Augustine "Indio" Martinez, Victor "Cafe" August and Mark "Coco" Pagan. On Trumpets, Tom Bertetta and Rolf Johnson.

Salsa Club upcoming events, salsa clubs San Francisco, Salsa dancing San Francisco

FRONTSTAGE NEWS Hi Everyone! Coming Up: *Tonight @ Mr. Maracas: BORINQUEN, Bill & Bill Jr. Birthday, DJ Super Chino* *Special in April: Wearing a skirt gets you in Free b4 8:30pm – see below* *Late Night Eatery: See coupon offer below*   Tonight: Borinquen & DJ Super Chino! One of the top bands in the Bay Area is Borinquen. They have stuck together a long, long time and the band is led by Mr. Bill Ortega who will be celebrating his birthday tonight with his musician son Bill Jr. also celebrating his birthday. All in the family. Come and have some cake and dance. We're having a special for April — wearing a skirt will get you in for free before 8:30pm. Just mention it at the door. And if you are hungry… delicious appetizers are on the menu in the upstairs restaurant lounge. Beginner Salsa lesson with Alison Hurwitz & Jesus at 7:45pm Intermediate salsa lesson with Ricardo Tellez & Tiane Frias of RicaSalsa at 8:30pm A Bonus salsa lesson upstairs will start approx. 8:40pm. DJ Super Chino 9:45pm Live band: Orquesta BORINQUEN starts 10:15pm Dance performances with Alison & Jesus and company approx. 11:15pm   Click here for Glas Kat website LATIN THEME NIGHTCLUB on Fridays For anyone interested…. Latin music in 3 DJ Rooms. This is a latin party for club- goers. A nightclub event on Fridays inside the Glas Kat. Not your usual salsa social. Music played is reggaeton, merengue, latin rock, latin pop, latin house, some bachata, some salsa. This Friday is pre-Cinco de Mayo fiesta with a full mariachi band. Enjoy!   Click here for more info and photos at www.THELATINparty.com Late Night Burritos Friday and Saturday Out on the town on a Friday or Saturday night dancing to salsa can make you hungry for more salsa (on a burrito, that is!) Come to Chavo's to pick up a burrito, quesadilla, super nachos. Whichever your appetite calls for. Chavo's is open until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays. Easy to get to and easy to find… right across from Glas Kat in San Francisco. Here's the address… 595 Bryant Street, at the corner of 4th St. Come on by. Print and clip the coupon below.   Have a great day (and night)! Frontstage Events email: frontstageevent@yahoo.com

 

	FREE Offer @ CHAVO'S during April 2008 If your order totals $5 or more, you get one FREE canned soda. Valid with coupon. One per person. Chavo's, 595 Bryant @ 4th Street, San Francisco, 415-495-5822.

 

 

Summer is almost here, salsa at the Ramp has begun, San Francisco salsa clubs

Summer is coming and for all of us who love to dance the night away with the latin heat, the Ramp has opened.  Inspite of its local popularity, the ramp still maintains its aura of being a well kept secret.  People of all walks of life converge on the outdoor patio restaurant to bask in the sun, enjoying the hearty portion of american food.  On Saturdays from May till October, the crowd dances to the beat of international latin music while the BBQ is smoking.  The funky patio is an urban oasis situated next to a working boatyard overlooking San Francisco Bay. 

Hour Of Operation

Weekday Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:00 – 4

Weekend Brunch / Weekend Lunch: Sat-Sun 9 – 4:30

Cocktails: always, bar open til 9 weekdays, later on weekends & Appetizers: 4 – 8

(April through October) Weather permitting: BBQ: Sat-Sun 4:30 – 8

(May through October) Dinner: thurs. 5:30 – 8

Hours vary according to season

Saturday afternoons – Salsa: 5 – 8 / Sunday afternoons – International music: 5 – 8

Directions

From Marin:

Cross the Golden Gate Bridge
Continue on Lombard St.
Turn Right on Embarcadero North St. / The Embarcadero
Continue on Embarcadero South St. / The Embarcadero
Continue on Embarcadero
Continue on Berry St.
Turn Left on 3rd St.
Turn Left on Terry Francois St.

From The East Bay

Cross The Bay Bridge / Take the 5th St. exit
Turn Right on 5th St. / Turn Right on Clara St.
Turn Right on 4th St. / Turn Left on Berry St.
Turn Right on 3rd St. / Turn Left on Terry Francois St.

From The Peninsula:

Follow US 101 to 280 North

Take Mariposa St. exit

Turn Right and Cross 3rd St.

Straight ahead 1/2 block to The Ramp Restaurant.

Monday nights at Cafe Cocomo, San Francisco Salsa Clubs, salsa dancing San Francisco

This post is for all you beginners, intermediate, and advanced salsa dancers.  Looking for a good place to just dance with some room?  Cafe Cocomo located on 650 INDIANA STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA.  Normally Cafe Cocomo is the place to go on Thursdays, and Saturdays.  For those of us who want a low key evening with lots of dance space for practicing new moves, and a good group of all levels of dancers, Cocomos delivers.  I went a couple of weeks ago, and am looking forward to each week that will follow. 

I really enjoyed it because it is so low key.  Everyone is there for the one purpose that we all love.  To salsa dance.  So there are no, gawkers, drunkards, or frat boys.  Just people from all walks of life that love to dance. 

Cover is $3.00

SALSA LUNES

FERNANDO & MIMI -
3 LESSONS EVERY MONDAY 7.30PM-9.00PM

*Open footwork (all levels)
*Combination (Beginner)
*Combination (Int./adv.)

Salsa Three month Intense Training Program Starts in May 20, San Francisco Salsa Classes

On "1" Intense Three Month Training Program

John Santos Quintet at Yoshis!! San Francisco Salsa Events, San Francisco Salsa Bands

It will be an epic night of Dinner and music at Yoshis in Oakland or San Francisco. 

I was fortunate enough to see Spanish Harlem play a few months ago after feasting on sake and great sushi.  The combination is brilliant.  You enjoy amazing japanese cuisine and then casually stroll into the jazz club  where you enjoy live music with even more food and drinks.    When I saw Spanish Harlem in Oakland there wasn't really a dance floor, but there is no way to keep salsa dancers from getting up and doing there thing.  So the Salseros made space and the energy in that room was amazing.  I don't imagine this night with the John Santos Quintet will be any different.

 

  John Santos Quintet

• Apr 28, 2008 – Apr 29, 2008

• Show times are:
  Mon 9 & 11
  Tues 8 & 10
  All shows $24 & $28

• A special tribute in honor of Israel “Cachao” Lopez

The John Santos Quintet, whose acclaimed CD Papa Mambo is dedicated to one of the mambo’s founding fathers, the legendary bassist/composer/arranger Israel “Cachao” Lopez, will make their Yoshi’s San Francisco debut with several special guests. (El maestro Cachao himself had been scheduled to appear, but in light of his March 22 passing at age 89, this concert will be a tribute.) The quintet consists of the Bay Area’s top Latin-jazz artists: John Calloway (flute), Saul Sierra (bass), Marco Diaz (piano), Cuban percussion pioneer Orestes Vilató, and four-time Grammy nominee Santos on congas and percussion. Also joining the Santos Quintet for this special two-night presentation are Tito Puente’s conga/bongo mainstay Johnny Rodriguez, violinist Anthony Blea, vocalist Orlando Torriente, saxophonist Melecio Magdaluyo, and percussionist Javier Navarrette. (This appearance coincides with the world premiere of DOC Film Institute's Cachao: Uno Mas (docfilm.sfsu.edu) at the 51st San Francisco International Film Festival, on Monday, April 28, at Sundance Kabuki Cinemas, 1881 Post Street. Visit

www.sffs.org

for tickets.).

SONORA CARRUSELES at Cafe Cocomo Saturday April 19th, SF Salsa Events, SF Salsa Bands

A great band to catch this Saturday at Cafe Cocomos at 650 INDIANA STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94107.  This Columbian band plays all over the world.  Carruseles pays a moving tribute to the spirit of old, hardcore salsa, while at the same renewing this all but forgotten style with the benefits of digital technology. 

Band starts at 10pm  Tickets are $40.00  get tickets at www.ticketfiesta.com

Great Restaurant/venue for live music and art. Santa Cruz Salsa, Santa Cruz Salsa Experience.

Located at 931 Pacific Ave. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 The Attic has a mission to create a community atmosphere where art, performance, and an elegant yet casual dining experience come together under one roof. The Attic is an ever-changing art space where design and ambiance vary depending on different installations and events they are hosting.
Using fresh, local, organic products, The Attic’s menu ranges from classic to eccentric, providing an affordable fine dining experience in a casual and comfortable setting.
Their tea bar offers a more serene alternative to the coffee houses, serving over 50 different kinds of whole leaf teas, brewed and served to perfection.

This 5000sf loft with it's skylights and atrium feel, also provides the home to the Santa Cruz Institute of Contemporary Arts. The SCICA curates the monthly art exhibit held at The Attic as well as presenting a wide range of performances from talented local artist to world class performers.

The Attic is open 9am-9pm Mon- Saturday and 10am – 9pm on Sunday

For more information and upcoming events visit www.theatticsantacruz.com

Orquesta Saboricua at the Attic in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz salsa events, Salsa Bands.

Saturday, Apr 26, 2008
7:30pm Salsa Dance Lesson, Orquesta Saboricua at 9pm
BEGINNERS SALSA LESSON WITH MR. JOE 7:30 TO 8:15 PM

INTERMEDIATE SALSA LESSON WITH JEREMY PILLING 8:15 TO 9:00 PM

SONIDO AZTECA, PLAYING SALSA,BACHATA.MERENGUE,CHA-CHA-CHA,CUMBIA

ORQUESTA SABORICUA AT 9:00pm

Dress Code

NYC'S NEW SWING SEXTET Returns to the Bay Area!

Jellys Cafe Salsa Club, San Francisco Salsa Dancing on Sunday. Salsa Dance on Sundays at Jellys

This is by far my favorite thing to do on Sunday's.  Jelly's is located at  295 Terry Francois Street, Pier 50, San Francisco.  It is a little out of the way, a destination only spot. 

This is an afternoon, early evening event that starts around 4:30 and goes till 9:00.  Cover is $10. The club is nothing special really, but maybe that is why I like it.  No distractions, just great dancing.  They have a live band that usually kicks in around 5:00.  Inside is a medium sized wooden dance floor. When the dancing begins and the afternoon rolls on and dancers roll in, the dancing spills out onto the back patio where concrete is no reason to stop dancing.  Did I mention the Mojitos and the amazing food yet??  Well, the Mojitos are great, served in pint glasses so you feel you are getting your moneys worth.  And the smell of the grilled chicken, beans and rice, gets your juices flowing.  I feel like my friends Spanish grandmother has invited me into her kitchen and that is what she came out with, a real authentic spanish/Mexican meal.  With the live band, mojitos, food, and salsa dancing, it is the recipe for a spectacular day.  The only thing missing is maybe a beach.  But it is right on the water so we are getting close there too.   I am a huge fan as you can tell.  So I highly recommend this day to anyone.  The level of dancers is across the board but never short of experienced dancers.  All in all it is not a place to show off your moves but to get lost in the salsa rhythm.