Brazilian/Cuban Get Down at Bollyhood Cafe, San Francisco
April 16, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under This Week in SF Salsa
MIXTURA BAHIA
Monthly Brazil/Cuba Get Down Every 3rd Friday of the month.
Friday, April 17, 2009 at 9:00pm
Bollyhood Cafe
3372 19th & Mission
San Francisco, CA
BACK AGAIN THIS FRIDAY!!!
MIXTURA BAHIA
Returns to The Bollyhood Cafe
3372 19th & Mission SF 94110
A proper Brazilian/Cuban Get Down.
Live Performances by:
Sambamora Brazilian Dance Company
and The Bateria ¡Blocura! de San Francisco.
(Axé performance 10:30 – Rio performance 11:30)
DJ Alfie1bateria will be bringing Brazilian Axé, Samba, Pagode, & Hip Hop (Brazil) 9pm -12:30am
Dj Dark Rum (AñejoProd.Com) will be closing it down with Salsa con Timba, Dance Hall, & Reggaeton til 2am…
Please join us for this Special Monthly Event and again Many Thanks to all the people that came last month.
Hope to see you again…
Cover: $7
RSVP on FACEBOOK or MixturaBahia@Gmail.com
for $5 guest list…
This Event is Free before 10pm.
Last months event was packed so come early!
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Avance LIVE at Glas Kat, San Francisco
April 14, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under This Week in SF Salsa
Bay Area's Favorite Salsa Band
Avance LIVE!!
Tuesday April 14th, 2009
Glas Kat Supper Club
520 4th Street
San Fransico, CA
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Beginning Salsa Classes at 7:45 – 8:45 by Alison Hurwitz & Jesus
Intermediate Salsa Classes 8:30 – 9:30 by Ricardo Tallez and Tiani Frias
$10 Cover includes admission and Salsa Classes
Dj Boriqua starts at 9:30
Avance Performing Live at 10:00
Dancing all night untill 1:45 am
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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.
520 4th St San Francisco, CA
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Conjunto Karabali LIVE at Cafe Cocomo, San Francisco
April 2, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under This Week in SF Salsa
Conjunto Karabali at Cocomos
Thursday April 2nd, 2009
Cafe Cocomo
650 INDIANA STREET
San Francisco, CA
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New Happy Hour!!
50% off all drinks at the bar!
Every Thursday & Saturday 6pm – 9pm
Salsa Lessons with Salsa by Jake at 8pm
DJ FAB FREDDY at 9pm
Cover Charge $12 at the door
About Conjunto Karabali:
Conjunto Karabali is San Francisco’s newest and hottest Latin dance band, featuring some of the finest talent in the Bay Area. The band is co-led by two of the United States’ most renowned percussionists, Mike Spiro and Karl Perazzo, who have joined forces to create a group specifically for the dancer’s enjoyment. They describe Karabali’s style as “old school” salsa, and they bring to the Bay Area for the first time the traditional NY conjunto sound, popularized by Johnny Pacheco, Conjunto Clasico and Conjunto Libre.
This band is about swing and joyful energy, and the dancers can’t wait to hit the floor when Karabali kicks into high gear. The band boasts a who’s-who of SF Latin music all-stars in its line-up, starting of course with its leaders, Mike and Karl. These two internationally recognized drummers have performed and recorded with almost every major Latin artist of the last 30 years, from Eddie Palmieri to Carlos Santana, from Tito Puente to Celia Cruz. This is to say nothing of their credits as producers, bandleaders, and clinicians. Their extensive recordings over the last 25 years include internationally recognized jazz, Latin-jazz and pop artists, for which they have each received multiple Grammies and Grammy nominations.
When organizing the band, Mike and Karl asked Edgardo Cambon, the multi-talented vocalist/percussionist to take on the lead vocal chores, and then added Bob Karty on piano, Steve Senft-Herrera on bass, and the latest addition to the Bay Area music scene Miguel Martinez on flute. They then asked two of the finest trombone players in the area, Jeff Cressman and Marty Wehner, to come on board, along with the great Bill Ortiz on trumpet. The Credits of the horn players alone reads like a who’s who of contemporary music as they collectively have played with; Tito Puente,Boz Scaggs, Carlos Santana,Israel “Cachao” Lopez, Pete Escovedo,Herbie Hancock & Sheila E.. There is no greater collection of musicians in any Latin band in the Bay Area, and with this caliber of musicianship and the hard driving swing the band brings to every performance, it is no wonder that club owners and concert promoters throughout California can’t wait to get Conjunto Karabali on stage.
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Live Salsa with Rumbache, Berkeley
March 30, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under This Week in SF Salsa
Rumbache LIVE at Shattuck Down Low!!
Wednesday, April 3rd 2009
Shattuck Down Low
2284 Shattuck Ave.
Berkeley, CA
Beginner lessons from 8-8:45
Intermediate lessons from 8:45-9:30
$10 cover, $5 w/student ID
$4 margarita special
About Rumbache:
Rumbaché (formerly Quimbombó) has established themselves as one of the hottest Bay Area salsa bands. Fusing salsa, timba, bomba and whatever else they could find to spicen up the mood, they provide a hard hitting style of playing. And while you can hear them interpreting the classic and contemporary Cuban and Salsa repertoire, they are not shy with their own expression. Their fresh originals make them stand-out in an otherwise cover heavy salsa scene. Under the leadership of percussionist Patricio Angulo, Rumbaché is the voice of youth for San Francisco’s salsa scene, and ignites enthusiasm in dancers and musical connoisseurs alike.
www.rumbache.com
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Mazacote LIVE Friday at Rassellas Jazz Club, San Francisco
March 24, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under This Week in SF Salsa
Salsa Fridays at Rassellas Jazz Club!!
Friday March 27th, 2009
Rassellas Jazz Club
Rassela's on Fillmore
1534 Fillmore St
San Francisco, CA 94115
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Rasselas Friday Night Salsa in the Back Room, with Live Band, Mazacote!
Salsa Lessons @ 8pm Sharp…
Large and Social Classes, No partner or Experience Necessary
For more info check out the Bay Area Salsa Crazy Meetup!!
IMPORTANT PARTY NOTES:
Note 1: This is a Salsa Lesson and Party with Mazacote Playing Live.
Note 2: This is NOT a SalsaCrazy Party, this is a Friday Night Salsa Dance Event run by the club.
Note 3: Best time to Arrive? By, or before, 7:45, to meet and greet prior to the lesson! Doors @ 7.
Note 4: Lesson taught (only on this specific night) by DanceSF.com Instructors (not Evan Margolin/SalsaCrazy)
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Live Salsa Bands Tuesday at Glas Kat, San Francisco
March 24, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under This Week in SF Salsa
Montuno Swing LIVE at Glas Kat!!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 10:00pm
4th & Bryant
Restaurant & Tapas Bar open from 7:30 – 11:30pm
Beginning & Intermediate Salsa Lessons starting at 7:45pm
$10 Cover
Plenty of Street Parking, Parking Lot across the street!
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Salsa Crazy's Famous Canvas Party is Here!!!
March 24, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under Salsa Dance News in San Francisco
Salsa Crazy's Canvas Party w/ Mazacote LIVE!!
Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 7:00pm
Roccapulco Supper Club
3140 Mission Street,
San Francisco, CA
THE CANVAS PARTY – A MASSIVE SALSA PARTY!
Fantastic Salsa Dance Lessons by Salsa Crazy for
Beginners at 7 SHARP – LEARN TO SALSA DANCE!
Stellar Dance Performances, Vibrant
the finest Salsa Dancing in San Francisco!
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Live Band, Mazacote!
Dance Performance…
The Hottest Salsa Night in the Bay Area Returns…
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Get Tickets in Advance – This will be a huge, fun, social, and crazy night.
http://www.SalsaCrazyParty.com
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Salsa Gala Party at Allegro Ballroom, Emeryville
March 19, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under This Week in SF Salsa
SALSA GALA DANCE PARTY!
Saturday March 28, 8:00-12:00 PM
Allegro Ballroom
5855 Christie Ave., Emeryville
Featuring:
2 Salsa lessons with Tomaj!!
FREE Food & Drinks!
Fun Give-aways!!
Tickets: $15
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Fito Reinoso & Ritmo y Armonia at the Cigar Bar, San Francisco
March 17, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under This Week in SF Salsa
Fito Reinoso & Ritmo y Armonia LIVE!!!
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Saturday March 21st, 2009
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Cigar Bar & Grill
850 Montgomery Street • San Francisco, CA 94133
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Come for the tapas, drinks, and cigars…. stay for the LIVE Latin music!
*Band Starts at 9:00pm*
About Fito Reinoso & Ritmo y Armonia:
If you are looking for the scorching rhythms of Cuban new-wave, Fito Reinoso and Ritmo y Armonia is guaranteed to please. Called "the Bay Area's up-an-coming band" by Latin Beat magazine, the band features an undeniable Cuban sound, which reflects Cuba's street beat as well as its broad musical heritage. "Ritmo y Armonia" plays primarily original music, composed by Fito and inspired by contemporary Cuban rhythms. The orchestra plays more traditional Cuban genres such as son-montuno, cha-cha-cha, and bolero but always with a sound that is authentic. And don’t miss Fito and his band weekly at hot salsa dancing spots such as The Ramp, Cafe Pier 23, and Club Jelly's.
For more info about FIto Reinoso click here!!
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Julio Bravo at Cafe Cococmo Thursday, SAn
March 16, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under This Week in SF Salsa
JULIO BRAVO Y SU ORQUESTA SALSABOR LIVE!!
Thursday March 19th, 2009
Cafe Cocomo
650 Indiana Street
San Francisco, CA.
Tel: 415-410-4735
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SALSA LESSON:
SALSA BY JAKE – 8PM
DJ FAB FRED – 9PM
BAND – 10PM
NEW HAPPY HOUR
6PM-9PM
50% OFF ALL DRINKS AT THE BAR
COVER $12.00
About Julio Bravo:
Julio Bravo was born in Lima, Peru.
He demonstrated his passion for the arts at a very early age appearing on children's television programs, school plays and several theatrical productions.
Julio arrived in the United States in 1989 with high musical
aspirations and began performing with "Trio Los Chalanes,"
becoming increasingly popular within the Latin American
community, particularly the Peruvian community.
In 1991 Julio appeared on the television show "Buscando Estrellas" -the Latin version of Star Search- making it to the finals and giving him a tremendous amount of exposure and opportunities. Julio joined Orquesta Internacional in 1992, performed regularly throughout Northern California gaining individual notoriety and was increasingly in demand as the featured act.
In 1994, Julio decided to assemble his own orchestra, Salsabor.
Based in San Francisco, California, Julio Bravo started recruiting
talented musicians and securing bookings for the band at local
nightclubs and private venues.
Julio has recorded two Peruvian music albums: "Jarana Peruana" and "Cerca de Ti" and is currently working on his first salsa CD featuring his original compositions. Julio's unique interpretations and distinctive style are the band's trademarks.
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Mazacote LIVE at Latin Fever Fridays, Berkeley
March 13, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under This Week in SF Salsa
MAZACOTE PLAYS LIVE AT LATIN FEVER FRIDAYS!
Friday, March 13, 2009 at 8:45pm
The Beat Dance Studio
St.,Berkeley, CA. 94710.
Special Performances!!
DJ El de La Clave spinning the hottest salsa music in the Bay Area! (www.undergroundmambo.com)
Free dance lesson with admission and lesson starts at 8:45 pm, no
partner necessary.
Plenty of free parking!
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About Mazacote:
Mazacote is the hard-swinging, old-school salsa group led by legendary percussionist Louie Romero, who came to fans’ attention as the longtime timbales player for famed salsero "El Cantante" Hector Lavoe. Louie is also renowned for his work with Willie Colón, Rubén Blades, Celia Cruz, Ron Carter, and other salsa and jazz stars in his native New York.
Based in San Francisco, Mazacote plays a crowd-pleasing, high-energy mixture of classic salsa favorites and original latin jazz tunes. It’s no wonder that Latin Beat magazine called Mazacote "one of the premier salsa ensembles in Northern California."
Recently, the band released the album “Timbalero.” Its title track is a fresh take on Louie’s classic 1972 recording of the song with Hector Lavoe and Willie Colón. The album — filled with soulful and danceable salsa, cha-cha, latin jazz, Cuban guajira, and bomba — is receiving rave reviews from dancers, DJs, and music critics alike.
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2 Day Salsa Dance Workshops, San Francisco
March 12, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under San Francisco Salsa Classes
Attention Salsa Dancers,
Advocates, Enthusiasts and Spectators!!
March 21-March 22
Join Luis Aguilar along with his world class, salsa and internatinal latin champion partner Anya Katsevman for their intense 5 hour workshops saturday March 21, and 4 hours on Sunday March 22, fulfilling all of your salsa dance needs.
Together we will derive the essence of salsa dance with the concepts of male/female shines showcasing how same steps can vary to suit your gender, technical application enabling all to execute any turn pattern with ease, and share the secrets behind our style.
3 Workshops Saturday March 21.
Location: Dance Spectrum 1707 South Bascom Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008
Workshop 1.
On2 Beginner & Intermediate
From 1:00- 2:30 PM
Technique, Musicality, Shines & Turn Patterns
Time 2:30-3:30
Special All Levels Workshop
Male/Female Characterization
Workshop 3.
On2 Intermediate & Advanced
From 3:30PM-5:00 PM
Technique, Musicality, Shines & Turn Patters
2 Workshops Sunday March 22
Location: Glas Kat Super Club
San Francisco, CA
Workshop 1.
On2 Beginner & Intermediate
5PM-6:30PM
Technique, Musicality, Shines & Turn Patterns
Workshop 2.
On2 Intermediate & Advanced
6:30PM-8:00PM
Technique, Musicality, Shines & Turn Patterns
About Luis & Anya:
Anya and Luis are quickly becoming New York's hottest new salsa talent. After taking 2nd place in the International Salsa Competition held in New York City this August they have put themselves on the map. Since then they won the San Fransisco Salsa Congress and came fourth in the ESPN World Salsa Championships along with leading the Dancesport all stars to a fourth place finish in the team devision. Born in Kiev Ukraine Anya Katsevman has been living in the United States for 15 years. She began her training at the ripe age of eleven. After watching her brother become National Champion, Anya developed her own competitive drive that hasn't stopped since. She has won over 20 prestigious world titles in the international Latin dance arena over the past 12 years.
Luis debuted in 2000 with the Salsa Mania Dance Company in San Francisco. Since then, he has performed with such giants in the Latin music industry as El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, the Tito Puente Orquestra, Celia Cruz, Ray Barretto, Jose “El Canario” Alberto, Oscar de Leon, Eddie Palmieri, the Spanish Harlem Orquestra and Sonora Carruseles. In addition to his impressive performance credits, Luis has taken 1st place in many Latin dance competitions and Congressos such as The San Francisco International Salsa Congress, the Bay Area Salsa Dance Competition. With their combined backgrounds Anya and Luis make a dynamic duo that brings a fresh new element to the salsa dance floor.
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Fiesta of World Dance Concert Series, San Francisco
March 9, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under Salsa Dance News in San Francisco
"Spring Dance Inspiration 2009"
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-a cure for brain tumors-
for the benefit of the National Brain Tumor Society
"Spring Dance Inspiration" is an annual event at which San Francsico
bay area artists perform with their feet and their hearts to raise
funds that support brain tumor research, and
also to support brain tumor patients and their families.
Our third annual event "Spring Dance Inspiration 2009 -a cure for brain tumors-" will come back on March 21 and 22, 2009 at the Cowell Theater at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco again!
Complete info: www.tkfproductions.org
The event will feature remarkable artists including one of the
brightest young flamenco dancers, FANNY ARA, nominated as the Most
Outstanding Individual Dancer in 2006 in the Isadora Duncan Dance
Awards, Internationally-renowned Mambo/Salsa dancer SEAON BRISTOL,
award-winning Belly Dancer OREET, Indian dancer SHREELARA SURESH and
Ballet dancer BOBBY BERNSTEIN-BONVIN, as well as local professional,
talented amateur and child dance groups performing flamenco, Hawaiian
hula, Philippine folk, hip hop, contemporary modern and other exciting
dance styles.
Also at the event, the event photographer will take photos of many of
the best dressed audience members, as our event Media Sponsor 7×7
Magazine will cover the event for their social page. If you are
interested in dressing up, come to our show and maybe be in the
magazine!!
Don't miss one of the most exciting dance festivals in SF!
Tickets are on sale now!!!
-Festival of world dance varieties-
Sat. March 21, 8:00 PM
Sun. March 22, 3:00 PM
Cowell Theater
at Fort Mason Center
Call for tickets
(415) 345-7575
Advance tickets $18 – $38
By online at www.fortmason.org
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San Jose Latin Jazz Ensemble Concert
March 4, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under This Week in SF Salsa
Come and Support Our Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble!
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009
San Jose State Music Building, Concert Hall
One Washington Square (7th St. next to Event Center)
San Jose, CA
Please come support the San Jose State University Latin Jazz Ensemble currently directed by "The Doctor" Wayne Wallace!
The admission ranges from $5-$7.
The Set list:
Philadelphia Mambo
Maiden Voyage
El Cantante
Love Walked In
Los Gatos
Ya llego Bebo
History:
Since its debut concert with guest artist Pete Escovedo in May of 1989, the San Jose State University Latin Jazz Ensemble has enjoyed an ever increasing popularity in the San Jose Jazz and Latin music scene for over 14 years.
Under the direction of multiple percussion instrumentalist, recording artist, author, composer, arranger, and Professor of Music Daniel Sabanovich, the SJSU Latin Jazz Ensemble is a student group who's primary objective is to help preserve Afro-Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, Latin Jazz, and Salsa musical traditions through music education and performance practices. Much of the music performed includes some of the "classic" repertoire of a number of influential Afro-Cuban, Latin-Jazz, Salsa, and Brazilian groups of today and yesterday. A notable portion of the groups repertoire includes timeless instrumental and vocal classics by Tito Puente, Ray Barretto, Celia Cruz, Cal Tjader, Poncho Sanchez, Dizzy Gillespie, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and Mongo Santamaria to name only a few.
The ensemble maintains a busy performance schedule which includes such local California Bay Area jazz clubs as the Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Club Fuel, and Gordon Biersch, as well as performances at the AT&T San Jose Jazz Festivals, the prestigious 45th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival, and with the San Jose Symphony.
Latin music has been the single most important outside influence on American popular music over the last one hundred years. Almost every decade since World War One has seen styles from Cuba, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Argentina, or elsewhere sweep the United States. The conga, rumba, mambo, cha-cha-cha, merengue, samba, and tango are only a few of the ever popular "dance musics" which have captivated American audiences for years. As a matter of fact, people usually can not stop themselves from moving to the infectious rhythms! The SJSU Latin Jazz Ensemble is no exception. There is no doubt that this ensemble delivers the bottom line-a gripping beat provided by the congas, timbales, bongo,and bass, slicing horn sections melodies and riffs, mosaic piano,guitar and vibraphone rhythms,and soulful dynamic vocals! The energetic rhythms provide a strong dance beat. So, if you find it hard to sit still when listening to the CD, you won't be alone!
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Spanish Harlem Orquesta LIVE at Roccapulco, San Francisco
March 4, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under Salsa Dance News in San Francisco
Don't Miss Spanish Harlem Orquesta!!
Friday April 24th, 2009
Roccapulco Supper Club
3140 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA
About Spanish Harlem Orquestra:
The Spanish Harlem Orchestra channels the vintage salsa sounds of El Barrio in the 1960s and '70s with full-bodied big band style, vocals by turns suave and soaring, and crisp new arrangements of classic repertoire. With intoxicating grooves and dazzling improvisational prowess, Hernandez's band performs an exhilarating program of rumbas, cha-cha-chas, mambos, son montunos, and other styles from the golden era of Latin dance music.
“Our music style is the original sound of New York old school "Salsa dura" (heavy salsa) that was played in the early years by our pioneers,” says Oscar. “That sound has been lost and we want to keep it alive while educating the new generations (and music lovers in general) on the true musical roots of our culture.” Oscar adds, “we’ve brought back the essence of what makes this music great and are keeping the salsa spirit alive in our recordings and shows.”
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Live Afro-Cuban Music at Cigar Bar, San Francisco
March 4, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under Salsa Dance News in San Francisco
Oriente Music LIVE at the Cigar Bar!!
Saturday March 14, 2009
9:00pm – 12:30am
Cigar Bar
850 Montgomery St.
San Francisco, CA
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Oriente brings their mix of traditional and modern Afro-Cuban beats to the Cigar Bar in San Francisco. Come out and dance to the salsa con sazon!
About Oriente Music:
The Oakland, California-based band offers up an enticing mix of contemporary salsa and traditional Afro-Cuban styles, including son, danzón, guajira, mambo, and cha-cha-chá.
Their repertoire includes original compositions as well as songs from the books of Eddie Palmieri, Marc Anthony, the Afro-Cuban All-Stars, Willie Colón, Tito Puente, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, and Buena Vista Social Club.
The ensemble includes vocals, violin, flute/saxophone, trombone, piano, tres/guitar, bass, conga, timbales and bongó.
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2 Salsa Bands for the Price of One at the Elbow Room, San Francisco
March 3, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under This Week in SF Salsa
Back 2 Back Salsa Bands at The Elbow Room!!
Tuesday March 24, 2009 9:00PM – 12:30PM AM
The Elbo Room
647 Valencia St.
San Francisco, CA
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Oriente brings their Afro-Cuban salsa con sazon and Bay Area Latin Rock groove band Los Cochinos brings that retro early Santana sound to cook up a zesty stew at the Elbo Room in San Francisco's Mission District. Come out and break up your week and dance to salsa and Latin rock beats!
Oriente plays at 9:00, Los Cochinos at 11:00
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About Oriente:
The Oakland, California-based band offers up an enticing mix of contemporary salsa and traditional Afro-Cuban styles, including son, danzón, guajira, mambo, and cha-cha-chá.
Their repertoire includes original compositions as well as songs from the books of Eddie Palmieri, Marc Anthony, the Afro-Cuban All-Stars, Willie Colón, Tito Puente, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, and Buena Vista Social Club.
The ensemble includes vocals, violin, flute/saxophone, trombone, piano, tres/guitar, bass, conga, timbales and bongó.
About Los Cochinos:
Growing up in San Francisco, brothers Ron and Alfonso Partillo were influenced by local bands such as Santana, Malo, War, El Chicano, Azteca, and Journey. Having come from a musical family, the brothers started playing music together in the early 80's. They continued on their musical journey and were later discovered by Victor Pamiroyan, manager of Latin legend Pete Escovedo, who recognized Los Cochinos as an up and coming band that is well on its way tosuccess in the Latin rock music scene.
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Ron Portillo's talented hands create the Latin flavored songs on the keyboard and Alfornso creates the melodies on his guitar with feeling and passion. Together, they create a special sound that has been compared to the early sound of Santana, Malo and other Latin Rock style bands.
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Grupo NICHE LIVE in Concert, San Francisco
March 1, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under This Week in SF Salsa
JC PRODUCTIONS & ROCCAPULCO SUPER CLUB
PRESENTS
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Direct from Colombia,
EL GRUPO NICHE
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Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 7:00pm
3140 Mission St.
TICKETS $ 40.00 + 5.00 FEE
www.7ticket7.com OR www.misnochesperuanas.com
About Grupo Niche:
Grupo Niche is known for both its vigorous, uptempo dance music as well as slower-paced romantic numbers. Among its best known hits are "Cali Pachanguero", "Del Puente Pa'llá", "Sin Sentimientos", "Una Aventura", "Etnia", "Gotas de Lluvia", "Han Cogido la Cosa", "Mi Pueblo Natal", Hagamos Lo Que Diga Corazon, "Duele Mas", "Nuestro Sueño", and the famous cumbia "Canoa Rancha". Their most famous song is "Cali Aji"
Some of the most famous singers from Niche throughout its history include Alvaro del Castillo, Tito Gomez, Moncho Santana, Charlie Cardona as well as Willy Garcia and Javier Vasquez, now members of the group 'Son de Cali'. They have been very successful, and some of their songs are considered Classics of Salsa Music. The group still enjoys some of its past successes, and, as of 2006, is on tour, making worldwide presentations, and singing their most memorable songs.
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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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