Ska In The Park 2010 in Pomona – June 26, 2010

With so many great bands and three stages going at once, it was difficult to catch all of the performances at Ska In The Park festival. I was able to catch just a few acts while I was there, but each of them brought their unique style and loyal followers. The youthful crowd in attendance danced, moshed and ‘skanked’ every minute of it. Read More

Puerto Rican Festival with El Gran Combo in San Dimas – June 6, 2010

“Si te quieres divertir con encanto y con primor…solo tienes que vivir un verano en Nueva York!” Bonelli Park exploded with Puerto Rican pride. The California sun burned down on thousands of fans that came out to celebrate Dia de San Juan in San Dimas and welcomed El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, the kings of Salsa Boricua! Read More

Roncovacoco and Pachamama (Estela) at Five Star Bar – May 28, 2010

A fun night of ska music with Roncovacoco and Pachamama.  Check out the pics.

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Cuban Music Festival at Echo Park – May 23, 2010

Cubanos represented at Echo Park on May 23rd in the 16th Annual Cuban Music Festival. We arrived a little later in the day and got to catch only a couple of the performers they had scheduled. I was impressed with the variety of artists that took the stage. Ranging from poets, to dancers and of course our beloved musicos! Read More

Tribute to Francisco Aguabella at El Cid – May 15, 2010

“There’s a party going on in heaven. With Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria, Celia Cruz and now Francisco Aguabella has joined that party…” these were the words that Mr. Ismael “East” Carlo read to the crowd at Descarga on May 15th as we celebrated the life of “El Maestro” Francisco Aguabella who passed away on May 7, 2010. Read More

Angel Lebron at Radisson in Whittier -May 14, 2010

Angel Lebron always brings the party to Radisson in Whittier, this night was no exception. Check out the photos.

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