This Thursday: Dance with Tomaj at Bing Crosby's

Mazacote Live at Jelly's, San Francisco

Mazacote at Jelly's this Sunday

Admission $10.00

Opens for dancing at 4:00pm

Band starts at 5:30pm

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.

Salsa Sunday at Jelly's with Julio Bravo

Sunday Salsa Party at Jelly's with

Julio Bravo y su Orquesta Salsabor

Sunday July 6th

Jelly's Havana Cafe

Pier 50, San Francisco San Francisco, CA 94158 Tel:(415)-495-3099

Cover Charge: $10.00 The salsa Afternoon Starts at 4:00pm with DJ Antonio. Then the Band will kick off at 5:00.

About Julio Bravo y su Orquesta Salsabor:

Celebrating their 10th anniversary, Julio Bravo y su Orquesta Salsabor is a dynamic ensemble that creates an explosion of sound and energy. The taste for Latin music has hit the Bay Area with a vengeance, and Julio Bravo is leading the trend, playing his original songs and traditional classic salsa, merengues, boleros and cha-chas from the most popular bands and artists like El Gran Combo, Puerto Rican Power, Los Adolescentes, India, Celia Cruz, Grupo Niche, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Oscar D'Leon, Ismael Miranda, Brenda K. Starr, Victor Manuelle and Marc Anthony, among others. The Peruvian born singer, composer, and bandleader's unique interpretations and distinctive style are the band's trademarks. Featuring a bevy of talented musicians and a distinct blend of vocal styles, this orchestra delivers a captivating, high energy show.

Salsa Sundays at Caribbean Gardens

Caribbean Gardens Presents

"Salsa Sundays with DJ TONY O"

Caribbean Gardens

1306 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA 94010

Tel:(650)344-1797

Best Place to be on Sunday!!

DJ Tony 'O' with the Best
Salsa Merengue & Bachata in Town
8:30pm -1:45am

Spanish Harlem Orquestra Live at Roccapulco, San Francisco

Spanish Harlem Orquestra Live at Roccapulco

July 5, 2008

Roccapulco Supper Club

3140 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA  94110

Tel. 415.648.6611

The Spanish Harlem Orchestra was founded by Aaron Levinson in 2000. He joined forces with salsa giant Oscar Hernandez and together they assembled the band that has become the Spanish Harlem Orchestra. Their debut album was released in October of 2002 to immediate acclaim and worldwide recognition. In addition to winning the 2004 Grammy for Best Salsa Album and Best New Artist at the 2003 Billboard Latin Music Awards, they were also nominated for a Grammy in 2002 for best Salsa Album Of The Year.

For more infromation and for ticket purchase please visit www.roccapulco.com

Anthony Cruz live at Roccapulco, San Francisco Salsa Clubs

Roccapulco Supper Club presents, ANTHONY CRUZ

Salsa Dance Videocast, 6/17/08 for SalsaCrazySF.com, SF Bay Area Salsa Dancing

This is it, SalsaCrazySF.com weekly salsa dance videocast, covering weekly salsa dance news, reviews, and events in the San Francisco Bay Area. Have you missed any of our past salsa dance episodes?

We're always looking for more news, news events, great classes and clubs! Don't be shy – let us know about anything and everything. Just email: salsacrazy@salsacrazy.com with all the event news!

Without further ado, here's the SalsaCrazySF.com weekly Salsa Dance Video Podcast:

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Congratulations, now you're complete up to date with the San Francisco Bay Area Salsa Dance Scene!

Of course, as mentioned in the video cast, here are the key points:

1) SalsaCrazy Advanced Salsa Dance Mastery System is now on Pre-Order Sale!
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2) Mexican Riviera Salsa Dance Cruise has now been announced…
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See ya' out dancing! Keep it crazy…
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Salsa Afternoon at the Ramp, San Francisco

Salsa Saturdays at the Ramp with Orquestra Bakan

Saturday, June 21, 2008

The Ramp Restaurant

855 China Basin
San Francisco , CA 94107
415 621-2378

The Ramp is situated next to a working boatyard overlooking San Francisco Bay.

Orquesta Bacan will be playing from 5:00pm – 8:00pm.

3:45:00pm – 8:00pm
Cover is $10.00 after 4:30 PM, please be there early so you don't have to pay.

About Orquestra 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.

Latin Fever Fridays with Mazacote Quintet, Barkeley Salsa Clubs

Latin Fever Fridays will be hosting Louie Romero's

Mazacote Quintet

Friday, June 13th

The Beat

2560 9th St., Berkeley, CA. 94710.

Free dance lesson with JC and Tellina.

Lesson starts at 8:45 pm, no partner necessary.

All Levels Welcome!!

Special guest DJ spinning the hottest salsa music in the Bay Area, DJ El de La Clave.

Party till 2am!! See special performances by top bay area dance troupes.

Avance Live at Jelly's this Sunday

Avance LIVE w/DJ Antonio at Jelly's Havana Cafe

JELLY'S – A DANCE CAFE

295 TERRY FRANCOIS BLVD., PIER 50, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94158 – 415.495.3099

(AAH-VAAN-CEH) v. Ahead of contemporary thought; the act or process of moving forward.

This is just one of many descriptions used to define this new 13-piece salsa ensemble people have come to know as 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!

Learn Bachata with Pantea at Albertos Nightclub

Learn Bachata at Alberto's Nightclub

Location:
Albertos Night Club
736 W. Dana St. , Mountain View, CA
(650) 968-3007

7:30 – 9:00 All Levels
9:00 Social Dancing to the Best of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha Cha Cha

Here is your chance to learn and develop one of the most Sensual, Sexy and Fun Latin dances!! Bachata is a form of music and dance that originated in the Dominican Republic.
The character of the dance is achieved through sensual hip
and body movements.

Alberto's Nightclub is the hot spot for South Bay Salsa every Tuesday and Thursday. Now with the 'LATIN NIGHTS' we have brought Night Club Cha Cha Cha, Merengue and Bachata to the South Bay on Wednesdays!

 

To learn more about Pantea visit her website at www.salsawithpantea.com

 

 

Salsa with Tito Garcia at Cafe Cocomo, salsa dance SF, San Francisco salsa dancing

MAMBO NIGHT WITH TITO GARCIA

Y SU ORQUESTRA INTERNACIONAL

LIVE SALSA WITH TITO GARCIA Y SU ORQUESTA INTERNACIONAL

this Saturday May 31st at Cafe Cocomo.

Doors open at 7:30pm
Salsa Lesson with Salsa by Jake at 8pm

DJ LUIS MEDINA FROM "KPFA RADIO" at 9pm

Cover Charge $20 at the door
COME EARLY AND RECIEVE A
COMPLEMENTARY DRINK TICKET BEFORE 10PM!

About Tito Garcia:

Ernesto "Tito" Garcia has been playing music professionally since 1971. During these last 20 or so years he has experienced the incredible and thoroughly inspiring evolution of the West Coast Salsa scene in the Bay Area. "Tito Garcia y su Orquesta Internacional" has taken full advantage of the multi-cultural or "international" array of musicians in this area and thus the name of "Internacional". "Tito Garcia y su Orquesta Internacional" plays Salsa in the traditional format of the pioneers of this music and adds their own West Coast "tinge".

Julio Bravo at Cafe Cocomo, salsa dance SF, San Francisco salsa dance

Julio Bravo at Cafe Cocomo

Thursday May 22nd

Salsa classes by Jake every Thursday 8:00-9:30pm

SalsabyJake's Salsa classes are taught with all dancing levels in mind, going into important detail about the patterns taught, and the means for making them easy to dance, and attractive to watch. Classes are kept "light" too, so that even those dancers struggling with new moves for the first time feel at ease and remember that dancing is for fun!

About Julio Bravo:

Julio Bravo y su Orquesta Salsabor has been together for over five years now. This group of dynamic musicians has created a flavor all its own. Beyond the talent of each individual member is a unique blend of vocal style unlike other salsa bands in the Bay Area. Performing contemporary salsa hits, Merengue, Boleros and traditional classics, as well as Latin Jazz is becoming the leading trend, with weekly performances in the Bay Area's major events, private parties and grand opening presentations.

 

Salsa Dance Fridays Jillian's, Salsa dancing San Francisco, salsa events SF

Salsa Dancing Friday Night at Jillian's Nightclub

San Francisco

Head over to Jillians Nightclub this friday for a great night of salsa dancing to kickstart the summer.  Jillians is normally a billiard sports bar, but they open thier doors for salsa dancers every Friday with a good size dance floor, good drinks, and bar food.

Salsa Fridays El Palomar Restaurant, salsa dance Monterey, SF salsa dancing

Monterey Salsa brings the heat to Monterey Every friday nights with Slammin Salsa Fridays! It's the one and only night for the true salseros in the Monterey Bay. With world class DJ Willi, an occasional guest DJ and Live band twice or three times a month.

At El Palomar Restaurant. The place is huge, has a heated outdoor patio, cantina and wood floors. this party is for the 21 & over. the cover is $10.

Address: 724 Abrego Street, CA 93940 Monterey, CA Tel. 831-372-1032

Avance at Café Cocomos, salsa dancing San Francisco, Live salsa bands SF

When

Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 7:45 PM

Where

Cafe Cocomos
650 Indiana Street
San Francisco , CA 94107
415-824-6910

Who should come

Los Salseros que le gusta la rumba!

Why

Avance originates and consits of the hottest and newest talents of 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.

Event fee

USD15.00 per person

It's time to go to Cafe Cocomos!! Let's get together for another salsa night at Cocomos with AVANCE. Salsa lesson by Jake @ 8:00 pm Band start @ 10:00 Pm.

Come and join us for beginner's and intermediate lessons. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome! Bring a friend

Cocomos is always jam-packed by the time the band starts. So come early if you can and grab a table.

Nos Vemos @ Café Cocomos

Salsa On 2 Wednesday Alberto's NightClub, Salsa dancing mountain view, San Francisco salsa dance

Check out Alberto's Night Club on Wednesdays for some New York style, salsa on 2 lessons.

Salsa on 2 with Pantea

Pantea's style of Salsa combines elegance and grace with playfulness. Her training came from the best Salsa performers/teachers in the world. Her teaching technique is based on a clear understanding of the roles of the leader and follower. With her extensive experience and training, and an excellent attention to detail, she offers some of the best Salsa instruction available.

Salsa Dance Troupe Competition Roccapulco, dance events SF, San Francisco Salsa events

1-Production Ent. presents

The 8th Annual Salsa Dance Troupe Competition

* Who will be this year's winning troupe?

Forget about all the dancing tv shows right now. Get yourself into Roccapulco supper club, to see the real thing!! These dance troups have been around for quite some time now and will blow you away with their turns, tricks and dips. If you haven't been to see a dance troupe competition yet this is a great opportunity. Emerse yourself in some of the best high energy latin dancing!!

Wednesday May 21st, 2008
3140 Mission St. San Francisco
more info: 415.272.4800 – laevoluciondance.com or at 415.648.6611 – www.roccapulco.com
Doors open at 8pm – salsa lessons at 8:30pm with CIRO and MARYANN

DJ MUSIC
provided by:
DJ Fab Fred
DJ Bosco
and Guest DJs

Cash prizes and trophies for
1st, 2nd, 3rd PRO Division winners.
Amateur Division 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place winners receive trophies.
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Orquestra Guayacan Roccapulco, salsa dancing San Francisco, SF salsa dance

This Saturday at Roccapulco!!! Don't miss Orquestra Guayacan

for a great evening of live latin music and salsa dancing.

About Orquestra Guayacan:

A Columbian salsa band led by Alexis Lozano, Orquesta Guayacán rose to prominence during the 1990s. Born in Quibdó, the capital of Chocó, a Pacific coastal region of Colombia with a large Afro-Columbian population, Lozano began his musical career in tandem with Jairo Varela. The two musicians met as students in Bogatá and co-founded the group Niche, with which Lozano recorded four albums: Al Pasito (1979), Querer Es Poder (1981), Preparate Grupo Niche, Vol. 2 (1982), and Niche (1983). Lozano then split with Varela and founded his own group, Orquesta Guayacán, which made its recording debut, Llegó la Hora de la Verdad, in 1986, followed by Que la Sangre Alborota in 1987 and Guayacán Es la Orquesta in 1988. This early incarnation of Orquesta Guayacán features a lineup including co-founder Richie Valdés (vocals) and his brothers William (timbales) and Julio César Valdés (bass), along with John Lozano (vocals) and Tanenbaum (keyboards), though Richie and William Valdés left the group after Guayacán Es la Orquesta and joined Varela in Grupo Niche. Lozano found replacements and moved onward, releasing a series of popular albums throughout the 1990s, including La Más Bella (1990), 5 Años: Aferrados al Sabor (1991), Oiga, Mire, Vea (1992), Con el Corazón Abíerto (1993), A Puro Golpe (1994), Familia RMM en Vivo (1994), Marcando la Diferencia (1995), Con Sabor Tropical (1997), Nadie Nos Quita Lo Bailao (1998), and De Nuevo en la Salsa (1999). The group's success continued well into the next millennium. ~ Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide

Guest List Club Avalon Saturday, salsa dance Sacramento, Sacramento salsa dancing

ONLY THE LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Please let people know.

* I would like to let everyone know that I am hosting Club Avalon on Saturday May 10th. I have an "unlimited guest list" until 11:00 pm.  No Cover!!

Here are the rules:

1.  You must email me before Saturday, 3:00pm the day of the event.
2.  The subject of the email must read "Avalon Guest List & Date” Please make sure you list the date in the subject line.
3.  The body of the email must include the first and last names of each person… no plus ones.

Fahad@Salsasacramento.Com

D.J. Pete Solis Playing the BEST Salsa & Merengue


Room 1: House, R&B, Club Classics (The Big Room)
Room 2: Salsa, Merengue and Tropical Beats

805 15th street
Sacramento, CA

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