Grammy-Nominated PALO! San Francisco Debut at The Addition

San Francisco music fans are in for a treat: prior to hitting Los Angeles for the Grammys, Miami’s Afro-Cuban Funk band PALO! will be performing in San Francisco for the first time. "We’re excited to play for our friends and fans in the Bay area.” says Steve Roitstein, the band’s founder and keyboardist. “It’s gonna be a blast performing in such a great venue” referring to The Addition (formerly Yoshi’s) San Francisco, where they are booked for a show on Friday, January 30. “We also look forward to bringing our music to folks who haven’t yet had a chance to check us out live.”

PALO! @ The Addition - Friday January 30 2015
Doors 7pm / show 8pm - All Ages Event
The Addition (formerly Yoshi's - San Francisco)
1330 Fillmore St - San Francisco, CA, 94115

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Grammy-Nominated PALO! Makes Their San Francisco Debut at The Addition Leslie Cartaya sings on the set of the upcoming new video from Afro-Cuban Funk Band PALO!

A live show is where PALO! shines brightest; their album “PALO! Live” was recorded at their 10-year anniversary show, and the results have been impressive. Prior to getting the 2015 Grammy nod, the record was nominated for a Latin Grammy as Best Contemporary Tropical Album of 2014.

“Our music, steeped in the traditions of Afro-Cuban music, funk, and jazz, thrives in a live setting. We leave room for improvisation and spontaneity, while striving to hit a deep, danceable groove.” After hearing PALO!’s catchy songs and the spectacular vocals of Leslie Cartaya, you will understand why the music industry has recognized this group with two nominations.

Stay tuned to timba.com for more PALO! news; in the weeks to come we will feature the world premiere of their new video for the song “La Malanga Resbala” from their Grammy-nominated album. In the meantime, check out the EPK:

Thursday, 18 October 2012, 07:43 AM

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LOS ANGELES HAPPENINGS! HAVANA d' PRIMERA, CHANGUITO, CURUYE's ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, ORQUESTA ARAGÓN, JANE BUNNETT, CHUCHO VALDÉS, DAFNIS PRIETO, JUAN de MARCOS & AFRO CUBAN ALL STARS ...read on...!

FINALLY in LOS ANGELES! The CONGA ROOM has officially announced ALEXANDER ABREU & HAVANA d' PRIMERA for a THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 performance! THE BUZZ IS ON! Tix are only $20 now, but I've been advised those prices may go up closer to show date! For tix: www.congaroom.com. (Knowing that they'll be up in the Bay later in the month, I'll bet some Southern Californians won't be able to resist traveling north on that long Thanksgiving weekend for another hit of this awesome band!)

Havana D' Primera Conga Room

Cusito.Kati.Changuito Also in town this month and next is 'CHANGUITO' JOSÉ LUIS QUINTANA, Cuba's legendary percussionist, and one of LOS VAN VAN's founding musicians. On SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 he'll be featured with the AFRO CUBAN JAZZ PROJECT which includes former MARACA trumpet player JOSIEL PÉREZ, along with FERMÍN SIFONTES on keyboards, SAWA PÉREZ on bass, BRIAN DE LA FÉ on congas at VITELLO's JAZZ & SUPPER CLUB in the Studio City area of L.A.

Plus ORQUESTA ARAGÓN, RHAPSODY CUBANA ALEXANDER ABREU & HAVANA d' PRIMERA DAFNIS PRIETO's PROVERB TRIO, JUAN de MARCOS & the AFRO CUBAN ALL STARS

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Thursday, 29 September 2011, 10:02 AM

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En Exclusiva - Reportando Feri DJ desde Lima, Perú - Quién diría que en tan poco tiempo la orquesta dirigida por Bárbaro Fines Fortes lograría colarse tan profundamente en la popularidad, no sólo en el Perú, país que actualmente los alberga, sino también en otras latitudes mundiales, especialmente por el continente europeo. Esta travesía empezó para ser exactos un 29 de Mayo de 2010, hace poco más de un año en los barrios populares de este país al sur de América, fueron innumerables los percances acontecidos desde ese entonces, pero el esfuerzo y la perseverancia ven por fin rendir sus frutos.

Les continuo reportando al confirmar las ciudades exáctas en estos paises (nombres en inglés): France, Italia, Spain, Germany, Switzlerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Portugal and Finland.

Primera gira europea de Bárbaro Fines y su Orquesta Mayimbe

La orquesta acaba de anunciar a través de su departamento de prensa su primera gira europea, haciendo hincapié en que la gira inicia y cierra en la “ciudad luz”, Paris. Aún hay fechas disponibles y otras por confirmar, de requerir algún mayor detalle acerca de las condiciones por show pueden dirigirse al correo mayimbe.europa2012@gmail.com .

La primera producción discográfica de la banda destaca por su original y genuino sonido, el mismo que ha logrado cautivar a públicos de todas partes del mundo, entre los éxitos más resaltantes de esta banda cubano y peruana están, “El Diablo”, “El Cuchi Cuchi”, “De La Habana a Perú” (título que da nombre a esta producción), “Intro del Mayimbe”, “La Fiera” y otros tantos mas; está producción puede ser adquirida a través de Latin Pulse Music, siguiendo el presente enlace http://www.latinpulsemusic.com/artists/show/182 , es una producción muy recomendable para los amantes del género musical cubano en general, dado que esta agrupación sienta su base sonora en la música popular, matizada a su vez por géneros como el songo y el son. Otro punto a resaltar es que la banda cuenta con apenas 4 integrantes cubanos en su formación, el resto son todos músicos peruanos, a los cuales Barbarito ha sabido imprimir la sonoridad que este buscaba para su banda.

Monday, 19 September 2011, 09:49 PM

Cuban Music Spotlight - Industry Mixer - Latin music for music supervisors, film directors & composers, video producers - Los Angeles A unique event for anyone with a professional interest in Latin music for audio and video production, clearances, original scores or broadcast.

7-10pm Sunday, September 25
Bleicher/Golightly Gallery
1431 Ocean Avenue Santa Monica, CA 90401

Top-tier TV show music departments looking for Latin music will be invited, including Charlie’s Angels, Dexter, Burn Notice, The Glades, CSI: Miami, Bad Mom, The River and Apartment 23. Plus, connect with a who’s who of Latin music publishers who control *synch and master rights* for everything from crucial alternative and mainstream Latin releases, to perennial classics like Tito Puente, Celia Cruz and Willie Colón.

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Easy $5 lot parking on 2nd street Tickets and info: www.artofmusicla.com
For additional info, media passes and interviews contact:
Peter Petro / peter@mandevillestudios.com / 310.430.5096

The Art of Music is a groundbreaking series that presents criminally overlooked specialty music for film and TV -- giving music supervisors, film composers, film directors and other professionals a unique chance to explore niche music styles, learn about upcoming projects and forge new relationships in a collaborative environment.

Join us Sept. 25 for “Cuban B-sides” featuring Cuban masters Son Mayor performing changui (similar to the son that made Buena Vista Social Club famous, but with a more haunting, percolating texture). Orquesta Charangoa rounds out the night with their lively charanga -- unique with its earthy wooden flute and violins, yet extremely useful for all-purpose “Latin” score cues.

This event is a MUST for anyone with an interest in Latin music for audio and video production, clearances, original scores or broadcast.

Beyond the performances, all attendees get a copy of the Latin Music Resources handbook and a chance to win raffle prizes including a set of handcrafted Cuban bongos, a free mastering session from Michael Lazarus (Burn Notice, Little Girl Lost), two full album downloads from Timba.com, albums from Smithsonian Folkways renowned Latin collection, a copy of My Seductive Cuba (a newly released 328-page travel guide to Cuban arts and culture) and more. Handmade Cuban instruments will also be for sale at wholesale prices.

For additional info, media passes and interviews contact:

Peter Petro / peter@mandevillestudios.com / 310.430.5096