Just a Salsa Tip for the Leaders!

DANCERS –

WAIT FOR THE MAMBO TO START TURNING

Every salsa event i go to in SF, the song starts, and people start turning. my apologies, but la salsa no se baila asi (is not danced that way).

Listen to the music. Most salsa songs are based on the guaracha or son montuno forms, which have introductions, mambos, and sometimes percussive breakdowns. The introduction is just that, it lets you dance around with your partner, get to know them, feel them out. The mambo comes later, and is generally announced by a dramatic horn figure, at which point the song picks up pace and the cowbell, or cencerro, really kicks in.

Listen for this! This is when you start your turns. If you come out turning, you use up all your turns early, get tired, and have nothing new to do when then mambo hits.

Instead, use the time during the introduction to float around, move your partner, and get loose. Then when the mambo starts, POW! dale con tus vueltas y rumbea! (do your turns and get into it) on the percussive breakdowns, you can let your partner loose and just shake it, do a little solo dancing.

Then when the mambo starts again, grab hold again and go for it. Again, listen to the music.

It will tell you when to dance, when to turn, when to breakdown, when to come back…

-Beto (Bay Area Leader and Musician)

Check out the Bay's Newest Salsa Band, Montuno Swing

Live Salsa with Montuno Swing at Club 101

Debut of Bay Area's newest Salsa Band

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Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 8:00pm

Come kick off the New Years salsa style with the debut of Christian Tumalan's Montuno Swing Salsa Band.

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Beginner dance lesson with Angie and Corey of Salsamania from 8-8:45

Intermediate lesson from 8:45-9:30.

Live music begins @ 9:45.

Dj Coco playing the best of salsa until 1:30 a.m.

Cover: $12.00

New World Eve Party at Bissap Baobab

NEW WORLD EVE PARTY

Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 6:00pm

Eric Rangel y Su Orquesta America LIVE, San Francisco

Salsa Dancing to Eric Rangel y Su Orqusta America

Thursday, December 18th 2008

Cafe Cocomo
CAFE COCOMO – 650 INDIANA STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA. 415-824-6910

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Salsa Lesson By Jake: 8:00pm-9:00pm

DJ Fab Fred Plays the best of Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha, & Bachata

Band Starts at 10:00pm

Admission 21+ / Cover: $10.00

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About Eric Rangel y Su Orquesta America:

Eric Rangel is multi-talented percussionist and vocalist. He has been performing and recording music for the past 30 years. He crafted his musical ability to become one of the most sought after percussionists in northern California. At present he is leading his own band “Orquesta America” with some of the best local talent the Bay area has to offer.

His list of musicians are second to none, with vocalist such as Cuba's own Ramon Esteves with over 100 recordings under his belt, also brother, (recording artist) Rick Rangel better known for his work with classic charanga bands such as Tipica Cienfuegos & Orq. Batachanga.

Coming in to help out on many occasions, from Venezuela and new to the Bay Areais Omar Ledezma on vocals and percussion.

Featuring on the rhythms section is the newest addition to America is Kevin Silveria, on Bass, next is Gary Flores, founder of one of the Bay Area's greatest and on going salsa bands (Salsa Caliente) on piano.

Coming in with a powerful horn section is long time friend and musical director is Tom Bertetta, formerly recording and touring with legendary Latin rock band, Malo.

In Addition, from Puerto Rico Grammy Award Winner Julius Melendez on second trumpet (formerly with Santana).

Latin Nights at Stephens Green Pub, Mountain View

LATIN NIGHTS " PARTY THE SOUTHAMERICAN WAY"

Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 9:00pm

Stephens Green Pub
223 Castro st
Mountain View, CA

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The South American style monthly party!! Third Saturday of every month!

DJ MGD
DJ CALI
DJ MARCELO

The best South American hits…
Salsa, merengue,reggaeton, brazilian, rock & pop en español, and much more!

The most fun and energetic parties / The friendliest crowd / An unpretentious atmosphere / Special drinks all night

Come make new friends or have fun with the old ones!! Either way, you will not regret it!
See you all there!!

Ladies Free / Men $10
Dress code enforced: dress to impress

Special Bachata Social this Tuesday at the Glas Kat, San Francisco

Bachata Dance Social at Glas Kat

Tuesday, December 16th 2008

 

Glas Kat Supper Club
520 4th street (cross Bryant st) 
San Francisco, CA

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It's going to be a special Tuesday night!

Don't Miss the Once a Month Bachata Lessons and Dance Social at Glas Kat!

 

Skylounge Upstairs
- Bachata Lesson at 8:45 PM with Rodchata
- Bachata Dance Social at 10:00 PM with DJ EL GUAPO

Check out Rodchata in Bachata action!!

Main Dancefloor Downstairs
- 7:30 Salsa Lesson
- 8:30 Rica Salsa Class
- 9:30 and on – DJ BORIQUA and AVANCE

 

Check out this Video of Rica Salsa Dance Team in action!!

Kaweh Live at Yoshi's San Francisco,

Kaweh Performing LIVE at Yoshi's SF

Monday, December 18th, 2008

Yoshi's San Francisco
1330 Filmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

Get Tickets and See More Details!

Band-leaders of three San Francisco renowned Latin groups join KAWEH at Yoshi's in the release of his 5th album.  Their 2008 album release tour concludes at Yoshi's in San Francisco with a very special all-star group.

Doors Open: 7:30pm

Show Starts: 8:00pm

Tickets: $16 All Ages
Open Dance Floor

Performing with KAWEH are the leaders of three of San Francisco's most renowned Latin goups.  These artists include vocalist/percussionist Edgardo Cambon from Candela who recently celebrated the release of his 20-year anniversary album at Yoshi's, vocalist/percussionist Danilo Paiz from "Danilo y Orchesta Universal" and violinist Anthony Blea from "Anthony Blea y su Charanga".  Latin drummer Louie Flores Jr., bassist Mark Kraft and Kaweh celebrate their 5-year anniversary performing and recording together.

Christmas Salsa Bash at Caribbean Gardens, Burlingame

Celebrate this Christmas Salsa Style at

Caribbean Gardens!!

Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 9:00pm

Caribbean Gardens
1306 Old Bayshore Highway
Burlingame, CA

Let's celebrate the Holidays, Join us for a night full of fun and dancing with the most beautifull people of the Bay Area…"

Music, Live Salsa Band with " Bahia" playing the best hits of Hector Lavoe, Gilberto Santa Rosa, El gran combo, Mark Anthony, Victor Manuel,…etc.

DJ CARTY and DJ Pato featuring the best Latin top hits, Merengue, Bachata, Hip – Hop and much more.

Dress Code, <<<DRESS TO IMPRESS>>>

Complimentary Appetizers – drinks specials

Check out a video of Orquesta Bahia below!!

See Pellejo Seco LIVE at Brava Theatre, San Francisco

Tis the Season to be Giving!!

Saturday, December 20, 2008

8-10pm

$18adv, $20 door

Brava Theatre
2789 24th St.
San Francisco, CA

Join Pellejo Seco as they perform an evening of eclectic musical sounds rooted in Traditional Cuban music to help benefit victims of the recent hurricanes in Cuba.  A portion of the proceeds will support the Disarm Education Fund providing urgently needed medical aid to Cuba.

The damage has displaced millions of Cubans, destroying homes, schools, hospitals, factories, and crops. The Disarm Education Fund has been in existence for over thirty years and has been fighting the devastating effects of immoral and unjust foreign policy as they lend a hand to its innocent victims. They provide vital humanitarian assistance, life-saving medicine, and effective advocacy. Disarm has a strong, unequaled track record of providing urgently needed medical aid to Cuba, and their longstanding partners at hospitals and community clinics throughout Cuba are struggling to assist hurricane victims, working in dangerous rubble without basic, life-saving medicine and equipment.

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The line-up for this special evening will include: Ivan Camblor, vocals and tres (Cuban Guitar); Livan Montoya, vocals and bass; Mario Silva, trumpet; Osvaldo Carvajal, vocals and percussion; Felix Samuel Perez Diaz, vocals; Sulkary Valverde, vocals.

For more information and ticket purchase visit: www.brava.org

About Pellego Seco:

Without a doubt, Pellejo Seco marks a new plateau in Latin music in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in the East Bay in 2004 by Ivan Camblor, this eclectic group has its roots in Traditional Cuban music and performs only original compositions The group produces a creative sound which combines the exquisite, popular and fantastic. In its evolutionary process, Pellejo Seco has caught its own distinct flavor which intertwines progressive Fusion Rock, Latin pop, Brazilian, Flamenco, Afro-Cuban and Jazz. Ivan Camblor named the band, Pellejo Seco, and interprets it to mean “Raw Hide.” For Ivan the name has many meanings, one of which is to describe the dry and leathered skin of a “campesino” or farmer. “Enganchate,” is the first CD for Pellejo Seco. The title can be loosely translated to mean “Grab on.” As you listen to this album, you will definitely want to grab onto the exciting rollercoaster of musical themes and genres which winds you through a world full of complex energetic dance rhythms and beautiful love ballads. All the music on this album is composed by Ivan Camblor Allende. Ivan is a new composer from Havana, Cuba. In Cuba, Ivan played his Tres (a Cuban guitar) with many traditional Cuban bands, many of which performed his songs. Other accomplishments for Ivan include a collaboration with Edesio Alejandro, the most prominent Cuban Soundtrack artist today, on two scores for the film, ”Hacerse el Sueco.” Ivan moved to the United States in November 2004 to be with his wife, Deborah Simon-Weisberg, who is also featured on the CD singing “Calma.”

Orquesta Borinquen LIVE at Jelly's Havana Cafe, San Francisco

Orquesta Borinquen LIVE at Jelly's

Sunday, December 7th, 2008

Doors Open at 4:00 with DJ WaltDigz spinning the best of salsa, merengue, bachata, y cha-cha-cha

Orquesta Borinquen playing LIVE at 5:00pm

About Orquesta Borinquen:

The powerful latin sounds of Orquesta Borinquen have become one of the top choices for salsa in the San Francisco Bay Area. As one of the busiest salsa bands in the Bay Area, Borinquen consists of carefully picked musicians to make the perfect band for people who love to dance to powerful, energetic salsa. Orquesta Borinquen keeps you on your feet! The incredible sound and highly energetic personality of Borinquen is matched only by our stage presence. We love to have a great time on stage, and enjoy making music together.

Sabor De La Isla Christmas Party, Fairfield

Sabor De La Isla
Christmas Party Parranda
full size Salsa Orquestra and comedy show

December 6th, 2008
Pepperbelly's Comedy Club
www.pepperbellys.com
in Fairfield

Tick et price $25.00 per person
For tickets, big party reservations and more information call
Linda 707-426-5591


www.festivaldelaisla.com

Comedy starts at 7pm sharp

Conjunto Alegre starts at 9pm

Dress code fully enforced
All parranda instruments are welcomed.

This is going to be a sold out event. So do not wait to the last minute to purchase your tickets. We sold out at our last event and are tickets are hal f way gone.

This is going to be the biggest christmas party (Parranda) ever held here in Solano County.
Don't You Miss It !!!

Linda August
Event Promoter, Festival De La Isla — 707-426-5591
festivaldelaisla@comcast.net

Fiesta de Navidad at Club Rio this Friday, San Jose

Latin Rhythm Boys LIVE

Friday December 5th, 2008

Club Rio
610 Coleman Ave.
San Jose, CA 95110

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Doors open at 8:00

Performance from 10:00-1:00am

Tickets in Advance: $10.00

Salsa Dancing to live music all night!!

Yemaya Salsa Social Winter Party, Sacramento

Yemaya Salsa 9th Annual Winter Party

December 20th, 2008

Spotlight Dance and Fitness
2534 Industrial Blvd. Suite 150
West Sacramento. Ca 95691

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Dinner and Presentantion 6:00-8:30pm

Dancing and Performances 8:30-1:00am

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*LIVE Music by: Ray Martinez and Azabache*

*Featuring all new routines by Yemaya Salsa*

*Surprise Guest for the children after dinner.*

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Cost Full Event: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. (additional family members only $10)

Cost Dance and Show: $10 in advance, $12 at the door

Purchase your tickets now at

www.yemayasalsa.com

PB&G Dance Studio Christmas Party, Campbell

PB&G Productions Presents

PB&G Dance Studio Christmas Party

Friday December 19th, 2008

7:00pm-9:00pm Salsa Classes by Ricardo and Michelle after Special X'mas Buffet

11:00pm special X'mas production by PB&G productions and friends….

then dance until 2:00 am to MR. DJ Fab Fred

About PB&G's Michelle and Ricardo:

Ricardo and Michelle make their home in the Bay Area and have been performing, teaching, judging, and promoting salsa for many years. They have taught and performed all over the world numerous times in New York, Miami, Boston, Los Angeles, Toronto, Hong Kong, Italy, France, Austria, Germany, Brussels, London, Malta, Greece, Puerto Rico, and more than they can remember!  They continue to travel by themselves and with their dance team, PB&G Productions.

Known all over the world for their clean lines, precise footwork, and always sexy styling, Ricardo and Michelle are pioneers in the Bay Area by bringing the firsts of many to the San Francisco Bay Area.