Music News 12/2/2021
I started writing a column last month on the San Francisco/Northern California Latin scene for the on-line International Salsa Magazine. The column is called Noticias Con Sabor with news on what’s happening with musicians, DJ’s, bands, venues, concerts, radio and media that impact the local scene. You can access the magazine and my column by visiting salsagoogle.com.
Read MoreRuben Blades Triumphs at the Paramount, SHO Dec 11, Karl Perazo, Classic Charlie Palmieri
The Ruben Blades concert at Oakland’s Paramount Theatre on Saturday, November 20th was sensational! The anticipation of the packed intergenerational crowd to his first visit In 18 years was at a high peak. Blades wowed the audience with a stunning performance backed by bassist Roberto Delgado’s dynamic Big Band.
Read MoreUpcoming Shows, Ruben Blades, Niche, Latin Grammys & More
Julio Bravo will be celebrating 27 years as a bandleader and vocalist of his band Salsabor on Wednesday, November 24th (the night before Thanksgiving) at the Seahorse in Sausalito.
Read MoreAnthony Blea..Celebrating the SF Violin Virtuoso!
One of our local treasures, Violinist Anthony Blea’s (Photo: Anthony Blea at Rocky’s June 2021; Photo: Luis Medina) celebrated his 60th birthday on November 9th. This home-grown violin virtuoso’s numerous credits since starting his career as a teenager include his work with Tipica Cienfuegos, Orquesta Batachanga, John Santos and the Machete Ensemble, Cachao, Son Primero, Charanga 76, the Musical Art Quartet, Los Bros and many others.
Read MoreA Funny Thing happened to me on the way to make this post….
My computer crashed this week and caused quite a few headaches for me. When liquid spilled all over my keyboard last Saturday afternoon, I reacted in panic and horror.
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