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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Spanish Harlem Orchestra LIVE at Stanford University
March 10, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under Salsa Dance News in San Francisco
Grammy Award Winners,
Spanish Harlem Orchestra LIVE!!
Sunday, March 15, 2009. 2:30 PM.
Memorial Auditorium
551 Serra Mall, Stanford University
About Spanish Harlem Orchestra:
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.
Tickets:
Tickets for Spanish Harlem Orchestra, presented by Stanford Lively Arts on Sunday,
March 15 at 2:30 p.m. at Memorial Auditorium, range from $25 to $58 for adults and $13 to $29
for Stanford students. Half-price tickets are also available for young people age 18 and under and
discounts are available for groups and non-Stanford students. Call the Stanford Ticket Office at
650-725-ARTS (2787) or visit Lively Arts online at http://livelyarts.stanford.edu.
Venue Information:
Memorial Auditorium is located on the Stanford University campus at 551 Serra Mall, across
from Hoover Tower. Parking on campus is free of charge after 4:00 p.m. and on weekends at all
times and may be found along Serra Street, Memorial Way, or Lasuen Street. Roth Way and
Museum Way, off Lasuen Street, as well as the memorial lot adjacent to the building provide
additional parking. Maps and directions can be accessed at http://livelyarts.stanford.edu.
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January 23, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
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Orquesta Bakan LIVE at Roccapulco!!
Friday January 23rd, 2009
Roccapulco Supper Club
3140 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Roccapulco is an internationally renowned Salsa Club and restaurant in San Francisco. Information – Age for admission: 21 and over; Dress code enforced; Doors Open: 8:00 pm. Cover Charge: $10.00 Friday and Saturday before 9:30 pm, $15 after 9:30 pm, except for special events.
About Orquesta Bakan:
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, Victor "Cafe" August and Fernando “Nando” Wilkins. On Trumpets, Tom Bertetta and John Ruff. On Bari Sax, Peter Cornell, and on Trombones Doug Beavers, and Mike Rinta. Christian Tumalan on Piano, and Carlos Ramirez on Electric Bass.
Eric Mendez on Timbales, Sean Zuniga on Congas, and Director Jose Guaman on Bongos/Vocals. Each member brings the flavor of his country ranging from Puerto Rico, Panama, Ecuador, El Salvador, Mexico, Chile, and the USA.
Karabali LIVE at Jelly's Havana Cafe, San Francisco
November 28, 2008 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under This Week in SF Salsa
Karabali Performing LIVE at Jelly's
Sunday Novmber 30th, 2008
Jelly's Havana Cafe
295 Terry Francois Street
Pier 50, San Francisco, CA 94158
Tel: 415.495.3099
Doors open at 4:00pm / Band Starts at 5:00pm
Cover $10.00 / Admission 21yrs and over
About Karabali:
Conjunto Karabali is the Bay Area’s newest and hottest Latin dance band, featuring some of the finest talent in the Latin music field. The band is co-led by 2 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
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AVANCE LIVE at Jelly's Havana Cafe, San Francisco
November 8, 2008 by Salsa Dance San Francisco
Filed under This Week in SF Salsa
Avance Performing LIVE at Jelly's
Sunday, November 9th 2008
——Cover: $10.00 / Doors open at 4:00pm / Band Plays at 5:00pm——-
Jelly's Havana Cafe
295 Terry Francois Blvd., | Pier 50, San Francisco, CA 94158 | 415-495-3099
About Avance:
Led by Carlos Santana percussionist/musical director Karl Perazzo and co-founder/vocalist Armando Cordoba, and featuring four electrifying bilingual singers, a sizzling horn section and one of the best rhythm sections on the West Coast, Avance delivers a new and unique sound that crosses language barriers and ignites the dance floor. Hailing from Central America, vocalists Luis Morales, Jeff Cordoba, Jimmy Flores and Armando Cordoba bring their own individual style, enriching each song with its own personality. Their rich vocals and exhilarating dance show leave all audiences wanting more! Avance's musical productions combine and fuse all different styles of salsa including Puerto Rican, Cuban and Colombian. Add R&B and pop to the mix, and you've got yourself a group with diversity and innovation, yet familiar to the ear and, more importantly, to the soul.
When you experience Avance you're guaranteed three things: sizzle, style and, most of all, swing!
Orquesta America LIVE at the Ramp, San Francisco
October 24, 2008 by Salsa Dance San Francisco
Filed under This Week in SF Salsa
Eric Rangel y Su Orquesta America LIVE!!
Saturday, October 25th 2008
The Ramp
855 Terry Francois St
San Francisco, CA 94158
(415) 621-2378
Free Cover before 4:30 / Cover $10.00 after 4:30
About Eric Rangel y Su Orquesta America:
After many years of recording and performing with some of the best Latin bands on the West Coast, Eric Rangel decided to venture out and in May 1997 he started Orquesta America.
He has assembled some of the Bay Area's finest musical talent.
His list of musicians are second to none, with vocalists such as Cuba's own Ramon "Monchy" 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 & Orquesta Batachanga.
Hot Salsa Afternoons at the Ramp with Orquesta Borinquen
October 11, 2008 by Salsa Dance San Francisco
Filed under This Week in SF Salsa
Orquesta Borinquen LIVE at the Ramp
Saturday October 11th, 2008
–Free before 4:30pm / $10 Cover after 4:30pm–
–Band Starts at 5:00pm–
The Ramp
855 China Basin
San Francisco, CA. 94107
Tel: 415 621-2378
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 hightly energetic personality of Borinquen is matched only by their stage presence. The band loves to have a great time on stage, and enjoy making music together. Come out and take a ride with Orquesta Borinquen!!
Los Boleros LIVE at the Pacific Coast Fog Fest, Pacifica
September 22, 2008 by Salsa Dance San Francisco
Filed under Salsa Dance News in San Francisco, This Week in SF Salsa
Los Boleros Live at the 23rd Annual
Pacific Coast Fog Fest
September 27th & 28th, 2008
10:00am – 6:00pm
The Fog Fest is a celebration of sun, sand, and surf that defines life on the coast.
The Fest was created in 1986 to promote Pacifica and to celebrate the marvelous coastal climate. The last full weekend of September was chosen because historically the weather is unbeatable.
The Fog Fest is a two-day Music and Arts & Crafts Fair with over 190 arts and craft booths, 3 stages of live entertainment, plenty of tasty food and drink to please any appetite, including the Fog Cutter, a specialty drink created for Fog Fest
Admission is Free!
Salsa Sundays at Jelly's Havana Cafe, San Francisco
September 21, 2008 by Salsa Dance San Francisco
Filed under Salsa Dance News in San Francisco, This Week in SF Salsa
Salsa Sundays at Jelly's Havana Cafe
Sunday September 21 2008
Orquesta Sensual with KPFA DJ Luis Medina – 4:00 – $10
About Orquesta Sensual:
Orquesta Sensual has been filling dance floors in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 23 years!. Directed by Miguel Echevarria, Sensual is an Oakland California based salsa band that features a diverse mix of top notch musicians. This band is a favorite among Bay Area dancers because of its unique sound and groove feel.
The band’s unique sound is principally accredited to its 3 Trombone and 1 Baritone brass section. This talented ensemble is made up of Mike Rinta, Jaime Dubbly, Genie Geiger and Charlie Gorge. The percussion section is made up of band leader Miguel Echevarria on timbales, Neftali Rosado on bongos and Max Torres on congas.
The rhythm section is anchored by Jason Moen and Robin Carvallo. Vocals are handled by Fernando Wilkins, Carlos Ortega and Jose “Pacho” Carraco.
Orquesta Sensual performs at the hottest San Francisco Bay Area nightclubs. Some of the venues include Café Cocomos, Roccapulo, The Ramp, Jelly’s, Monteros and Shattuck Downlow. The band performs at large venues such as “Festival De La Isla” and “Cherry Blossom Festival”, as well as corporate events and private parties. The band can be configured to suit your specific needs and budget.
