Afro-Cuban All Stars performing in Berkeley
February 24, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under Salsa Dance News in San Francisco
Afro-Cuban All Stars LIVE!!
Wednesday February 25th, 2009
Zellerbach Hall
2430 Bangcroft
Berkeley, CA
Price: $24/$34/$46
A huge Cal Performances favorite, this powerhouse group offers performances that routinely end with audiences celebrating in the aisles, performing a variety of styles including classic son montuno, contemporary timba, swinging big band, Afro-Cuban jazz, and more. The ensemble is led by the legendary Juan de Marcos González (of the Buena Vista Social Club), and together, the musicians have sparked a worldwide infatuation with the diversity and vitality of Cuban culture. Their music "can suddenly transport you with delight in a way that very little else these days is capable of"
About Afro-Cuban All Stars:
Afro-Cuban All-Stars is a Cuban band led by Juan de Marcos González (formerly tres player for Sierra Maestra). Their music is a mix of all the styles of Cuban music, including bolero, chachachá, salsa, son montuno, timba, guajira, danzón, rumba and abakua. They are known internationally for their 1997 album A Toda Cuba Le Gusta, which was recorded at the Buena Vista Social Club sessions. Members have included Rubén González, Orlando "Cachaito" Lopez, Ibrahim Ferrer, Raul Planas, Pío Leyva, Manuel "Puntillita" Licea, Yanko Pisaco and more recently Caridad Hierrezuelo and Pedro Calvo.
Purchase Tickets for HERE!!!
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Tito Garcia LIVE at Cafe Cocomo, San Francisco
February 24, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under This Week in SF Salsa
Saturday Night Salsa at Café Cocomos
February 28, 2009
Cafe Cocomo
650 Indiana Street
San Francisco, CA
SALSA LESSON: SALSA BY JAKE 8PM
DJ LUIS MEDINA FROM 'KPFA' RADIO 9PM
TITO GARCIA Y SU ORQUESTA INTERNACIONAL AT 10PM
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CAFE COCOMO BAR & GRILL IS OPEN
FOR HAPPY HOUR & DINNER
HALF PRICE ON ALL DRINKS FROM 5PM – 7PM
$10 Before 10PM / $15 AFTER
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About Tito Garcia:
Ernesto "Tito" Garcia is an optometrist in the predominantly Latino mission district of San Francisco.
He has been playing Latin Music professionally since 1971. There are an incredible amount of talented musicians just waiting for the opportunity to learn how to play what is known as Modern, Popular Salsa-Mambo music of today.
He created this type of discipline Orquesta in order to provide the General Public an example of what he call's Jazz-Influenced, High-Energy Latin Music. The band plays Salsa in the traditional format of the pioneers of this music and they add their own West Coast "Tinge."
Tito's Band also dips into their bag of Salsa Tricks to bring back some of the Mambo's, Cha-Cha-Cha's and Boleros that this generation missed out on.
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Julio Bravo's 20th Anniversary at Roccapulco, San Francisco
February 23, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under This Week in SF Salsa
You are invited to celebrate
Julio Bravo's 20 Year Anniversary
Sunday March 1st, 2009 at 5:00pm
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Roccapulco Supper Club
3140 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
*Pisco Sour by Sol de Ica*
*Peruvian Music by De Rompe y Raja*
*Peruvian Food by La Cocina de Tuca*
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Los Boleros LIVE at Rasselas Jazz Club, San Francisco
February 20, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under This Week in SF Salsa
Live Salsa Music at Rasselas Jazz Club Fridays!!
Friday, February 20th, 2009
Rasselas Jazz Club
1534 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, California 94115
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Join us for an evening of eclectic, diverse, exotic, and uniquely San Franciscan culture. We are the home of live jazz and Ethiopian cuisine, with a fantastic atmosphere, amazing food, and live jazz every night of the week.
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Salsa Lessions 8-9 PM
Admission $10
About Los Boleros:
Los Boleros is an all Acoustic Latin Music group that is taking off in San Francisco. The music style is Traditional Son Montuno, Son Cubano, Boleros, Cumbia, Merengue and many others.
Los Boleros revives old classics like "Dos Gardenias", "Cuarto de Tula", Como Fue" and "Besa me Mucho".
Talented and attractive singers, both male and female, are backed up by the Afro-Cuban beats of Tumbao and Bolero. Up-Right Bass in sync with Congas, Bongos, clave and guiro.
Passionate solos by Flute, Sultry Saxophone and Hot Tres Cubano will get you hooked.
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Dance SF Presents Wednesday Night Salsa Lessons at Rasselas Jazz Club
February 20, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under Salsa Dance News in San Francisco, San Francisco Salsa Classes
ANNOUNCING AN ALL-
NEW WEDNESDAY SALSA CLASS WITH
SALSACRAZY IN THE FILLMORE!!
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REGISTER HERE FOR MARCH 2009 CLASSES…
Evan Margolin (aka "SalsaCrazy") has been teaching salsa for over ten years, known across the world for having fun, social, and step by step "club style" salsa dance classes.
As producer and instructor of the bestselling salsa dance videos in the world, having taught over 100,000* people how to salsa, he's created a true, step by step methodology for teaching people how to salsa dance that is both fun, and accessible.
These classes are fun and social, a great way to meet new people while learning a new skill. No Partner Necessary!
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Brand NEW Venue: Rasselas Jazz Club – In the beautiful back Salsa room!
1534 Fillmore Street – San Francisco, California 94115
REGISTER HERE FOR MARCH 2009 CLASSES…
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Orquesta la Moderna Tradición at Jelly's this Sunday!, San Francisco
February 20, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under This Week in SF Salsa
Live Salsa Music Sundays at Jelly's!
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Jelly's A DANCE CAFE
Doors open at 4:30, Band starts at 5:00 – 9:00pm
Cover $10.00 / Admission 21+
About Orquesta la Moderna:
From the first note, you’ll want to jump out of your seat. Orquesta La Moderna Tradición transports you to an era of sensual danzones and swinging cha-chas — the music of the Havana social clubs of the 1950s. The only band in the United States that plays this type of danzón and cuban music, the 12-piece ensemble captures the romance and style of a memorable era in Cuban dance music, with a special focus on danzon.
Violins and flutes weave lilting melodies against the backdrop of driving Afro-Cuban rhythms. The orchestra’s repertoire ranges from traditional ballads to the latest salsa and timba grooves with surprising twists: you should hear their spin on the old church tune “Golden Slippers.” As one critic put it: “Imagine a blend of Tito Puente and a tango, and you'll begin to get an idea of the power and beauty of this music.”
Orquesta La Moderna Tradición has performed at some of the most prestigious festivals and venues in the United States, including Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night Swing, San Francisco Jazz Festival, and the Smithsonian Institution — their tours have taken them from Alaska to El Paso and abroad. Their two recordings, “Danzonemos” and “Goza Conmigo”, illustrate the breadth of their talent. Listen to some samples of their music.
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Latin Dance 12 Week Series at JasDance, Santa Rosa
February 17, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under San Francisco Salsa Classes
Learn to Latin Dance at JASDANCE ACADEMY!
JASDANCE Academy (Fifth Street Fitness)
515 Fifth St.
Santa Rosa, CA
Begins:
uJASDANCE Academy will be starting the "Salsa" L.D.P. 12-week series that includes Bachata, Rumba, Salsa and Cha-Cha-Cha. In order of rhythmic complexity we will be teaching the above dances, respectively.
The program will offer you the best technique for partner dancing in both the social and professional arena. The objective, to bring your level of dancing to new heights.
The Latin Dance Program is designed for Beginner/Intermediate dancers but is open to all levels and dance backgrounds.
You will have the opportuniy to stay on with us on a month to month basis for training.
Because we believe in giving back to our community; we are making it affordable, plentiful and fun.
The Latin Dance Program will include Bachata, Rumba, Salsa and Cha-Cha-Cha. This 3-month series offers training in rhythm, technique, partnering and styling for thorough undertstanding of these latin dances. The ability to differentiate these dances is pivitol to improving your partner dancing skills.
Technique for:
Lead and Follow (Frame and Connection)
Core Training and Alignment
Footwork
Body Isolations
Latin Hip Action
Turns
Ladies/Gentleman Styling
Rhythm & Musicality
Choreography
Lifts & Tricks
And Much Much More
We will provide a complete schedule and Lesson plan at the first session.
To Register for this Class Please Visit
www.jasdance.com
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Alexa Weber Morales with Rueda Con Ritmo and Sabrosona, Sunnyvale
February 16, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under This Week in SF Salsa
LIVE LATIN JAZZ MUSIC LIVE AT SENZALA!!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
The fun starts Thursday, February 19 at 7 pm at Senzala, a delicious, spacious Brazilian eatery and cultural center located at 250 E. Java Dr. in Sunnyvale, Calif. Tickets are $12 and include a Cuban circle dance class, two sets by the Alexa Weber Morales Band, and two performances by two new dance troupes, Rueda Con Ritmo (couples) and Sabrosona (all women)! Senzala is an all-ages venue and children are welcome.
Senzala is fast becoming a hot-spot for Latin American and Brazilian dance and music events, and has expanded their event schedule to a new night: Thursdays! Peninsula residents are urged to spread the word that affordable, high-energy and family-friendly fun is now in the neighborhood!
All-ages venue with DELICIOUS Brazilian food and friendly service.
$12 cover for dance class, Alexa Weber Morales MiniBand, and two dance performances at intermission!
7-7:30 Rueda de casino dance class by Sidney Weaverling and Ryan Mead
7:30-8:30 First set, Alexa Weber Morales MiniBand
featuring Grammy-nominated percussionist Omar Ledezma, pianist Jonathan Alford, bassist Sam Bevan and singer-songwriter Alexa Weber Morales!
8:30-8:45 Rueda dance performances by Rueda Con Ritmo (mixed) and Sabrosona (all women)!
8:45-9:30 Second set, Alexa Weber Morales MiniBand
About the Alexa Weber Morales Band:
Alexa Weber Morales is a dynamic, multilingual singer-songwriter who has had success at the Bay Area's major jazz venues (Yoshi's, the San Jose Jazz Festival, Santana Row, The Improv San Jose, Jazz at Pearl's, the Sonoma Jazz + Wine Festival, The Carnelian Room, The Top of the Mark, Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society) and has also performed as a guest artist with the Reno Jazz Orchestra and many other venues outside the Bay Area. Since 2004, she's made 6 studio recordings and 2 solo CDs (produced by three-time Grammy nominee Wayne Wallace), Jazzmérica and Vagabundeo. Her latest CD reached number 13 on the JazzWeek World Music chart in 2007 and achieved charting airplay during all 10 weeks of promotion.
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Luis Morales LIVE at Glas Kat, San Francisco
February 13, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under This Week in SF Salsa
Latin Rock & Latin Soul
(Luis Morales & The Lucifer
Diamante)
Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 7:25pm
The Glas Kat
520 4th St
San Francisco, CA
(Luis Morales, is one of the Main Singers for Avance, a Local Salsa Band)
plus
Guest Artist
R&B Singer
Ayumi Perry
DJ EldelaClave
(Latin Soul, Boogaloo,ChaChaCha)
latin Rock
Door Opens at 7:30pm
Luis Morales & The Lucifer Diamante 9:00pm
About Luis Morales and The Lucifer Diamante:
A new artist for a new world… Born into a musical family to the sounds of Latin-American pop, tropical dance bands, classical symphonies and operas… Luis has always been an explorer… A musician/singer/songwriter/bandleader who has visited and conquered as many musical worlds as he could: rock , electronic, punk, industrial, jazz, r & b, hip-hop and world music… Luis has finally managed to blend all of his diverse musical experiences into a new world… This world is "Santo", his new album…
Avance LIVE at Cafe Cocomo, San Francisco
February 10, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under This Week in SF Salsa
San Francisco's Best Salsa Band
AVANCE LIVE!!
Thursday, February 12th 2009
Cafe Cocomo
650 Indiana Street
San Francisco, CA
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Salsa Lesson by Jake at 8:00pm
The best of Salsa, Merengue, Cha-Cha-Cha, & Bachata by DJ Fab Fred at 9:00pm
Avance Performs at 10:00pm
$12 Cover, 21+ with valid ID
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About Avance:
Avance Originates and consists of the hottest and newest talents the San Francisco Bay Area has come to know. Four electrifying, bilingual singers, a sizzling horn section, and one of the best rhythm sections on the West Coast. You put this all together and you get a new and unique sound that crosses the language barrier: Spanish and English. Leading the group is Carlos Santana percussionist, Karl Perazzo, and Co-Founder/Vocalist Armando Cordoba.
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Landmark Ballroom Features Two Amazing Performers in February, San Jose
February 9, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under Salsa Dance News in San Francisco
Live at the Landmark presents,
Two Special Dance Concerts at San Jose's
Landmark Ballroom!!
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On Friday, February 27th, Landmark features the queen of classic jazz and blues dance bands, Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers and on Saturday, February 28th, check out one of the most joyful and dynamic salsa dance bands, Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca. To add to already extraordinary nights, try your luck in our Tea Room Casino featuring craps, roulett and blackjack tables. For those who like to dance, you will not find a better dance floor (3,000 sqft of "sprung" dance floor). So join us for this opportunity to dress to the 9's, dance all night, enjoy two of the best music acts on the west coast, all wrapped up for you in the majestic 1920's Landmark Ballroom!
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Check Out: Landmark Ballroom’s Website – http://www.sjwomansclub.org
Lavay Smith’s Website – http://www.lavaysmith.com
Ricardo Lemvo’s Website – http://www.makinaloca.com
Friday, February 27th, Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers – With Special Guests DJ Tanoa "Samoa Boy" One of the top Swingin' Jazz and Blues bands in teh world. Sultry chanteuse Lavay Smith evokes a sensuous era of jazz queens and sexy pinups and adds her own modern twist. Whether singing her own compositions or drawing on a large repertoire of classics, Lavay and her all-star band bake up an instant recipe for dancing and good times.
Saturday, February 28th – Ricardo Lemvo & Mekina Loca - Their infectious fusion of Latin and African Music has been hailed as the future of African Salsa. Lemvo has established himself as a pioneer with his innovative music, combining Latin and African elements from salsa to soukous. Since forming his band, Lemvo has refined his craft and vision, raising his joyous voice with strength, singing songs that celebrate life, and most importantly, inspiring his audiences to let loose and dance away their worries.
Info for both dates:
Doors: 7:30pm
Price: $25 Advance & $30 at the Door
Advance Tickets – http://www.artsopolis.com/org/detail/8905 <http://www.artsopolis.com/org/detail/8905>
More Info: Phone - 408-286-1313 or E-mail – Chris@giantcreative.com
Location: Landmark Ballroom at the San Jose Woman’s Club – is located at 75 South 11th Street in Downtown San Jose (between San Fernando and Santa Clara Streets).
Parking: Free street parking and additional paid parking ($5) is available on San Fernando between 9th and 10th Streets, in the SJSU Parking Garage.
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Marin Salsa Night with Montuno Swing at Club 101, San Rafael
February 9, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under This Week in SF Salsa
New Salsa Night in Marin!!
Come See the Bay Area's Newest Salsa Band,
"Montuno Swing"!
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Wednesday February 11th, 2009
Club 101
815 W. Francisco Blvd.
San Rafael, CA 94901
With the best DJ's in the Bay Area. DJ Carilto's Way, DJ Antonio, and DJ Coco
Cover:
$5 – DJ night
$12 – Band night
Check out Christian Tumalan's Salsa Band
Montuno Swing!!!
About Christian Tumalan:
Born in Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico Christian's music career started at the early age of 7, where he began acquiring the most important concepts of music and live performance. In addition to his pianistic studies, he felt a powerful attraction to the art of composition.
During a period of seven long years, he continued studying classical piano at the "Escuela Superior de Musica" in Mexico City. Later, he turned his interests towards Jazz, a language field where he felt a deep compassion and freedom. He then further developed his skills in live performance, Jazz and Big Band arranging.
His performing experience includes a variety of projects such as Jazz, Salsa, Pop and Latin Pop as well as Peruvian and Afro-Cuban music. He has also produced recordings for stage plays and broadcast "jingles".
Currently, Christian continues his musical studies in the United States, where he has shared the stage with numerous professional musicians including John Santos, Giovani Hidalgo, Pete Escobedo, Tomasito Cruz, Karl Perazzo, Tony Vega, Johnny Rivera, Johnny Polanco, Rub Blades, Tony Perez, Eddie Marshall, Chucho Valdez jr, Bill Watrous, Giby Ross, Babatunde Lea, Danny Lozada, Brian Andres, Louie Romero, Orestes Vilato, Benny Velarde, Ray de la Paz, Jeff Mars, Poncho Sanchez Band, Alex Budman's Contemporary Jazz Orchestra, among many other local and international artists.
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Franco Brothers LIVE at Montero's this Saturday!!, Albany
February 6, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under This Week in SF Salsa
FRANCO BROTHERS
Y SU ORQUESTA ACTUALIDAD, LIVE!!
Saturday February 7th, 2009
CLUB MONTEROS
1106 SOLANO WAY
ALBANY,CA 94706
INFO.524-1270
Club Montero's proudly presents, The Franco Brothers Y Su Orquesta Actualidad!! Satuday, February 7, 2009 at 8pm. It's a Saturday night salsa dance fever! The Franco Brothers are back and they are hotter than a firecracker! Are you ready to party when this band gets on stage?! The heatwave will be on the dance floor!
You wouldn't want to go anywhere else on this night! The Dj's will be cooking some hot merengues-salsa-bachata-reggaeton-colombian-cumbias and more. Montero's has been recently remodeled and the dance floor is huge!!
SALSA LESSONS BY JOEL AND SORCY
PRODUCED BY THE HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF ALAMEDA COUNTY
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FINALLY!! The 1st Annual San Francisco Salsa Festival!
February 4, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under Salsa Dance News in San Francisco
1st Annual San Francisco Salsa Festival
Friday, March 27 – Sunday, March 29
Cathedral Hill Hotel
1101 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA
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Finally, the first annual Salsa Festival right here in SF!!
Get this, dancing until 3 am Friday night and 5 AM SAT NIGHT!!!
Full package including TWO nights hotel, PARKING, BREAKFAST and all workshops and dancing ONLY $298.00!!!!
Get your tickets early before prices go up.
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Beginner bootcamp Saturday with local bay area instructors and Intermediate/Masters bootcamp with out of town instructors!
Dance competition Friday night as well as a few select performances both nights.
Live music by the Bay Area All Stars.
DJ CHINO, DJ FAB FREDDY, DJ BORICUA & DJ EL DE LA CLAVE spinning only the best of salsa!
Don't miss the chance to be a part of the next level of salsa here in the bay area.
Visit www.sfsalsafestival.com
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Sangre Latina Open Dance Auditions, Santa Rosa
February 4, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under This Week in SF Salsa
Sangre Latina Open Dance Auditions are Here!!
Saturday, February 7, 2009
JASDANCE ACADEMY
515 Fifth Street, 3rd Floor
Santa Rosa, CA
SANTA ROSA'S ORIGINAL SALSA TEAM: SANGRE LATINA INVITES YOU to AUDITION for THEIR UNIQUE DANCE CO.
~Open to Everyone~
FREE 2-HOUR WORKSHOP/
AUDITIONS Saturday, February 7, 2009 2 – 4pm
LOCATION:
JASDANCE ACADEMY
515 Fifth Street 3rd Floor
Santa Rosa, CA 95402
Info: 707-293-4292
SANGRE LATINA "Santa Rosa's Finest Dance Company" is looking for Male & Female dancers. The company emphasizes Salsa/Mambo & Latin fusion and we are calling for individuals who are trained in various dance styles including Salsa, Tango, Ballroom, Latin, etc. or have the drive and willingness to learn.
Note: We will be taking understudies as well.
Dancers with background in Jazz, Ballet or Hip-Hop are encouraged to audition. Other styles welcomed. We are looking for dancers that are: Versatile and willing to learn new styles, Passionate about dance, Dynamic, have Strong Stage Presence, Responsible, Reliable and Quick learners. We encourage dancers of all ages, experience and backgrounds to audition.
The team performs around the USA, Canada and the Caribbean.
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Los Boleros Dance Party at Rasselas Jazz Club
February 2, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under This Week in SF Salsa
Los Boleros Dance Party
Friday February 6th
Rasselas Jazz Club
1534 Fillmore and Geary Blvd
SF CA 94115
Los Boleros returns to rock the back room at Rasselas with their traditional salsa, son montuno, merengue and cumbia ala Buena Vista Social Club.
Theres a dance lesson at 8pm and the dance floor opens at 9pm.
Admission is $10
Go straight to the back room, see you there!!
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Los Boleros Latin Wedding Band Ala Buena Vista Social Club – Amazing videos are here
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