Brazilian/Cuban Get Down at Bollyhood Cafe, San Francisco

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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Mazacote LIVE Friday at Rassellas Jazz Club, San Francisco

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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Salsa Crazy’s Famous Canvas Party is Here!!!

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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Spanish Harlem Orquesta LIVE at Roccapulco, 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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Salsa Dance Fridays at Vima Studios, San Francisco

Vima Dance Studio presents:

FRIDAY NIGHT SALSA

Vima Dance Studio
560 Third Street
(between Bryant and Brannan)
San Francisco, CA 94107

Tel: 415-977-0203

Group Class Fee: $14.00

Friday at 7:10 pm Beginning Salsa with Dian Sitap-Meechai

Friday at 8:10 pm Open Level Salsa with Rafael Dominguez

About Vima Dance Studio:

Vima is the Greek word for “step.” Step into Vima and take your first “vima” on the dance floor. Visit us for an introduction to social dancing and, who knows, maybe even become the star competitor of tomorrow!

In the artistic environment of our dance studio, our friendly and talented teachers share their experience during private lessons and group classes in Ballroom, Latin and Swing dances: from hot Salsa and sexy Rumba to dreamy Foxtrot and elegant Waltz, and lots more.

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Grupo NICHE LIVE in Concert, San Francisco

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

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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)

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San Francisco Salsa Congress Pre-Party!!

Cafe Cocomo, Ricardo & Michelle, and PB&G Productions Inc.,
in association with ATP Events, welcome you back to the

 

7th Annual San Francisco Pre-Congress party 

 

 

 Cafe Cocomo 
650 Indiana St.
San Francisco, CA 

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Featuring live salsa with 
Johnny Polanco y Su Conjunto Amistad and 
an amazing floor show featuring a highlight of 
Dancers from all over the world.
We will pack the club as we mingle and meet 
soon to be long lasting friends and reunite with 
dear old ones from all parts of the globe

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Doors open at 7:30pm

Salsa Lesson by Jake at 8:00pm

Cover: $15.00

Admission Age: 21 and Over

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AVANCE LIVE at Jelly’s Havana Cafe, San Francisco

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!

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Avance LIVE at Cafe Cocomo, November 6th 2008

Avance LIVE at Cafe Cocomo

Thursday November 6th, 2008

Cafe Cocomo

650 INDIANA STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA. 415-410-4735

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Salsa Lesson by “Salsa by Jake” at 8:00pm

DJ Fab Fred at 9:00pm

Avance plays at 10:00pm

Cover $12.00

21 and Over

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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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Julio Bravo LIVE at Cafe Cocomo, Saturday NOV. 1st

LIVE SALSA WITH

JULIO BRAVO Y SU ORQUESTA SALSABOR

Saturday, November 1st 2008

Cafe Cocomo
650 Indiana St.
San Francisco, CA

Doors open at 7:30pm
Salsa Lesson with Salsa by Jake at 8:00pm
DJ Ivette Fuentes ” La Coqui” at 9:00pm

Cover Charge:

$10 Before 10:00pm and $15 after 10:00pm

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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Conjunto Karabali LIVE at Jelly’s Havana Cafe, San Francisco

Karabali LIVE at Jellys’ Havana Cafe

Sunday October 26th, 2008

Jelly’s Havana Cafe
295 Terry Francois St
San Francisco, CA 94158
(415) 495-3099

4:00pm / Cover: $10.00

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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San Francisco’s Secret Salsa Spot, Cigar Bar and Grill

Cigar Bar & Grill
850 Montgomery Street
(at Gold St)
San Francisco, CA 94133
www.cigarbarandgrill.com

About the Cigar Bar:

Tucked away, down some inconspicuous stairs on Montgomery Street in North Beach, you will find a San Francisco Jewel called the Cigar Bar. It attracts locals and foreigners from all different parts of the world. I feel like I am being transported to some little place in Spain or Cuba when I enter the warmly lit bar. I am drawn in by the live Latin music playing from the small tiled dance-floor.

This isn’t your normal Salsa Club, well it isn’t a Salsa Club at all. It is a place where people go to enjoy a selection of tapas, great tequila (well this is a personal note), wine, live music, cigars of course, and now salsa dancing.

It feels a bit how salsa dancing was born, not in the big clubs, but in small venues where people are drinking, dining and then letting the music move them to the dance-floor.

Music:

The Cigar Bar & Grill is a leading San Francisco venue to hear live music. We are committed to providing mainstream & Latin Jazz from leading Bay Area Musicians. Don’t miss out on a truly unique San Francisco music experience!

Live Music every Thursday at 9:30pm, and Friday & Saturday nights at 10pm

Offering the Bay Area’s best in Salsa, Cuban Son, Merengue, Samba, and Afro Cubano

Salsa Dancing, Latin Dancing encouraged!

Drinks:

The Cigar Bar & Grill features a comprehensive selection of premium rums, single malts, cognacs, wines and ports. The Mojito is a favorite specialty amongst the guests as is the house made Sangria. Try the Caipirihna made with Brazil’s Cachaca, fresh lime juice and sugar.

Food:

The Cigar Bar & Grill features tasty rustic foods prepared with care. Whether it’s bar favorites like hot wings, calamari and fish tacos - to fine dinners like pistachio crusted king salmon or fork tender beef shortribs, The Cigar Bar provides delicious meals to please all palettes in the casual dining atmosphere.

Monday-Thursday from 5:00pm - 10:00pm

Friday from 5:00pm - 11:00pm

Saturday from 6:00pm - 11:00pm

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Orquesta Bakan LIVE at the Ramp, San Francisco

Last Saturday at the Ramp with Orquesta Bakan

Saturday, October 18th 2008

The Ramp
855 Terry Francois St
San Francisco, CA 94158
(415) 621-2378

This Saturday come early and party with Orquesta Bakan at The Ramp.  This waterfront club has been great all year and always jam packed.  This will be the grand finally this year for the Ramp’s outside entertainment.  We will have celebrations for both our singers, Cafe’s birthday, and Fernando’s welcom back from his tour of duty in Iraq.  We normally would start at 5:00pm however we will start this Saturday at 4:30pm

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.

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Bachata Workshops with Bachata King, Rodchata. Sacramento

About Rodchata:

Rodney “Rodchata” Aquino is a world renown Latin Dance teacher. Solely responsible for contributing and popularizing bachata and salsa dance in San Francisco Bay Area, RODCHATA, as bachateros intimately calls him, has been in the Latin Dance scene for over 15 years and is considered one of the foremost authority in salsa and bachata dance.

A certified instructor, his dance background includes Latin International Ballroom, salsa (on1, on2 mambo, and Cuban son, Casino), chachacha, merengue and bachata (traditional and modern). His 1st encounter of the bachata dance was in the East Coast in the 90’s. He embarked himself into dancing bachata and studying the culture ever since.

Contact: Roxana - roxanaboreggo@hotmail.com

Tel: (916) 428-3210

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Hot Salsa Afternoons at the Ramp with Orquesta Borinquen

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!!

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Come See Julio Bravo at the Ramp, Saturday October 4th

Julio Bravo LIVE!!

Saturday, October 4th, 2008

The Ramp Bar & Restaurant
855 Terry Francois St.
San Francisco, CA
Phone: 415-621-2378

Brunch Saturday 9am-4:30pm

Patio Grill 5-8pm

Band Starts at 5pm

Cover:

FREE before 4:30pm | $10 after 4:30pm

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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This Sunday at Jelly’s, Anthony Blea y su Charanga

Anthony Blea y Su Charanga LIVE

Sunday October 5th, 2008

Jelly’s Havana Cafe

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

Cover: $10.00

Doors Open at 4:00pm

Band Starts at 5:00pm

This is a 21 and over venue

Playing the best of Merengue, Cha-Cha-Cha, Bachata, and Salsa; KPFA’s DJ Luis Medina

About Anthony Blea y su Charanga:

Combining the traditional Charanga instrumentation (violin, flute) with a driving horn section, Anthony Blea y su Charanga will satisy any true music lover’s fantasy. Complimenting Anthony’s prodigious skills are the finest musicians to be had in the Bay-Area. On piano, the venerable Marco Diaz, on Bass, the humble Saul Sierra, on Conga, Javier Navarrette, on timbales, the iscrutable master Carlos Caro, on Flute, the always amiable Juan Ceballos, on Trumpet, the punctual Julius Melendez, On vocals we have the street edged stylings of the young Cuban Sonero Orlando Torriente and the smooth crooning of Venezuelan born Eduardo Herrera. The combination is montrous featuring these incredible musicians and other great guest artist’s including the pre-eminent Trombone player in salsa today, Jimmy Bosch and Latin Violinist Legend, Alfredo Delafe.. Don’t miss the ride!!

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Salsa Dura with DJ WaltDigz at Jelly’s Sunday, San Francisco

Live Salsa Dancing at Jelly’s Havana Cafe

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

Doors Open at 4:00pm | $10.00 Cover

21 and over for all dance events

Jelly’s Havana Cafe
295 Terry Francois Street | Pier 50, San Francisco, CA 94158
Phone: 415.495.3099

About DJ WaltDigz:

Dj WaltDigz is a veteran dj and music collector from the San Francisco

Bay Area. He’s had the pleasure of playing a variety of music (Hip Hop,

Soul, Salsa,Timba and Reggaeton) at many popular clubs and concerts

around the Bay and across the country.

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Grupo Niche at Roccapulco Supper Club- Sept. 26th, 2008

JC Productions & Mis Noches Peruana present, Direct from Colombia,

GRUPO NICHE

Friday, September 26th, 2008

Roccapulco Supper Club
3140 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA

Doors open at 7:00pm

Presale Tickets: $40.00 (+$5.00)

About Grupo Niche:

Grupo NIche was founded in 1978 in Bogotá, Colombia. Currently based in Cali, Colombia, it enjoys great popularity throughout Latin America. It was founded by Jairo Varela and Alexis Lozano. Jairo Varela has stayed with the group becoming producer, director, songwriter, vocalist and guiro player. Alexis Lozano, trumbone player, later left to form Orquesta Guayacan. It also included Nicolas Cristanelo, on the piano; Francisco Garcia, on the bass; Luis Pacheco, on the congas; as well as vocalists Jorge Bassam and Hector Viveros.

Grupo Niche’s first album: “Al Pasito” was released in 1980, did little to challenge the dominating salsa band of Colombia at the time, Fruko y sus Tesos. The following year, however, the group found success with their second album, “Querer Es Poder”, particularly with the single “Buenaventura y Caney.

The group relocated in 1982 to Cali where they have been based since. After recording two more albums, Grupo Niche released “No Hay Quinto Malo” in 1984, which featured their signature song, “Cali Pachanguero”. The tribute hit single to the “world salsa capital” catapulted Niche as one of the top salsa bands of Colombia.

In 1986, the band incorporated Puerto Rican vocalist Tito Gomez, who had previously worked with the famous Puerto Rican salsa group, la Sonora Ponceña, and Ray Barretto, the Godfather of Latin Jazz. Later that year, Grupo Niche released “Me Huele A Matrimonio”. Afterward, yet another Puerto Rican joined, the pianist Israel Tanenbaum, who would eventually leave the group to join a Niche spin-off band: Orquesta Guayacán.

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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