Known as the “Master of the Bata Drum”, Francisco Aguabella was a legend in his own time. We take a moment to pay tribute to this amazing conguero and bata artist who passed away from a cancer-related illness on May 7, 2010. Read More
Eddie Palmieri y La Perfecta at the Conga Room -April 29, 2010
Impressionante! Fans gathered at the Conga Room on April 29th to see one of Salsa’s giants-Eddie Palmieri y La Perfecta II. The crowd couldn’t get enough of Palmieri’s rare and brilliant piano performances in Los Angeles. Read More
Chicha Libre at El Cid -April 23, 2010
What a great night of Cumbia beats. From Brooklyn NY, Chicha Libre performed their blend of peruvian-retro-cumbia, while hometown heroes Very Be Careful performed their own blend vallenato hits. Chicha Libre made their stop at El Cid in downton Los Angeles and quickly got the crowd moving, performing their best songs from their first release Sonido Amazonico. Read More
Tribute to Victor Pantoja at The Quiet Cannon -April 11, 2010
“Esto es para ti Victor Pantoja!” The sentiment was mutual at Quiet Cannon on Sunday April 11th. There was nostalgia in the air, and a humbling experience of honoring a master conguero and percussionist Victor “El Negrito” Pantoja. Read More
Very Be Careful CD release party at Monte Cristo – April 9, 2010
We all know…a party with Very Be Careful is a party like no other. Regardless, their CD release celebration April 10th at the Monte Cristo was legendary! Devoted fans filled the venue and danced to both VBC classics and new tunes from their latest CD: Escape Room, in 3D!
Bang Data at La Cita – April 7, 2010
“From the Bay to L.A, much love California!” Bang Data has invaded Los Angeles and took over Mucho Wednesdays on April 7th at La Cita. I’m always in the mood for new tunes, and was eager to check out our visiting friends from up northern Cali.
Caifanes at the Nokia Theater - October 16, 2011
Ismael Miranda at the Belasco - September 4, 2011
Sargento Garcia, The B-Side Players, Quinto Sol at the Roxy - August 31, 2011
Manny Silvera and The Latin Trio at La Descarga - August 9, 2011
Tito Puente Jr. at Marina Del Rey - July 30, 2011
Festival Peruano 2011 at Pico Rivera Sports Arena - July 24, 2011
Festival Colombiano 2011 Pico Rivera - July 17, 2011
Willie Colon, Alberto Barros at the Radisson LAX - July 16, 2011
The Shingalings at 2nd Street Bar & Grill - April 1st, 2011
Aniceto Molina, Toño Rosario, Hermanos Rosario at the Radisson LAX - February 26, 2011
Los Van Van at The Conga Room - December 14, 2010