AfroCuba de Matanzas - Great SF show

[bongosnotbombs]

Just caught the first performance of AfroCuba de Matanzas here in SF. Organized by our very own blango from this board, also known as Tony.

A wonderful performance, very intimate, small venue. It was kicked of with a great conga solo by Sandy Perez. The performance continued with singing, guanguanco dancing, a song done on the bata, and much more. There was plenty of interaction between audience and performers, a nice little shekere solo at the end. El Grupo came back on for 2 encores.

Really just a great great show, I have no doubt the second show in Berkely will be just as good, everyone that can go should go.

A big thanks and conradulations to blango/Tony. I had a few seconds with him before the show, and this was his first promotion. Very well done, my man! I hope the success of this event encourages you to bring more acts of this superb quality and calibre to our little corner of the world. I for one greatly appreciate it.

[blango]

Wow,

Dear Obatala!

That was fun!

Thanks for the kind words Bombs. I feel blessed.

Sandy is such an amazing player, and such a warm person.

I cant express how happy I am to help him contribute to this tradition.

A big thanks to the board members who helped get the word out, much praise.

La Pena should be really cool show tonight, thats his home venue. 8pm 3105 Shattuck in Berkeley.

The sets will be switched around, so the invento with the bass and piano will be at the end. Im going to see if we can pull the chairs for the second set so Coto can work the montunos till the floor is spinning!

Hope you all can make it tonight, its truly something special. There is also a rumba at la pena that starts at 3:30 today, and all the heavies should be out to play.

Tony

[blango]

I just want to give this board a big hug for all the support!

Both shows were sold out, and off the freaking hook! Im so happy for Sandy.

Thanks agian, more to come soon...

Tony

[zaragenca]

Well blango out of so much love and respect which I have for the music and legacy of my ancestors, I give you the thanks for promoting it.Dr. Zaragemca

[blango]

Thanks Doc,

It was my grand pleasure to help Sandy further the tradition!

We are talking about a west coast tour next year after the workshops.

Thanks to all for supporting Sandy Perez and family !!

Tony

[tocandorumba]

Here's a link to some photos by Miklos of the Berkeley show. Hope there are many more shows to come!

miklosphoto.com/Sandy Perez



Edited By tocandorumba on 1189233610

[jorge]

Those pictures are great, that must have been an amazing show. So many really talented people, drummers, singers, and dancers. And Sandy told me his son could play all 3 parts of the entire oru seco before he turned 6! Looks like he can dance too. Talk about passing the culture on to the next generation, that is a perfect example of how it works. Blango, congratulations for helping the whole thing to happen, and for everyone involved, les deseo mucho aché, que sigan pa'lante.



Edited By jorge on 1189233130

[CongaTick]

The best live performances photo coverage I've ever seen! I could feel the music and the incredibly exciting vibe between musicians, audience and photographer. Congratulations.

[blango]

I am so happy how this all turned out.

We are working on a series of shows in January. And possibly a west coast tour following the workshops next year.

I'll keep you posted!

Tony Sternad
Ashe! Productions
707-812-8812

[congalero]

Tony,

Congratulations on the show. The pics speak volumes. You are truly the Barnum Bailey of the S F rumba scene. Sorry to have missed it.

B



Edited By congalero on 1189298321

[windhorse]

Wow! Tocandorumba! Great Pics!
The costumes are marvelous! The red cajon is really interesting looking!!

Is that Jose B's son dancing towards the end of the slide show?

I'm sure the show was really great! Way to go Tony!!
Can't wait to see one of these! But, I have to wait until the summer..

[tocandorumba]

To my recollection that is Sandy's son. Nice jamming with you- see you next summer I'm sure.