Palmieri

I saw the sun of Latin Music last night, the great maestro Eddie Palmieri y La Perfecta II at Yoshis in San Francisco. Talk about salsa expertly played by an ensemble of greats led by a master who has spent five decades creating unforgettable Latin music. Palmieri effortlessly led an all star ensemble through a smokin' set featuring explosive versions of "Ritmo Caliente", "Sujetate La Lengua" and "Cuidate Compay". The 9 time Grammy Award winner performed music that was too irresistible for both the dancers and listeners in the crowd at Yoshis. Eddie will be releasing a new DVD of a live performance soon but check him out now!!

I'm baaaaacccckk!

I know it's been a while since I have talked to all of you. I spent some quality time with my family..recharged my batteries. What a Mothers Day weekend! Caught Manolito Y Su Trabuco at Cocomo. Although it took them a while to resolve their equipment issues, they rocked the crowd with a powerful show...la gente con las manos arriba..smiles abound..great music mostly on the timba side. The crowd on the light side appreciated every minute. Jumped over to the massive Luis Enrique salsa dance/concert at the Hilton on time to catch the tail end of the spectacle. Luis Enrique sounding good to an adoring packed crowd...the show started at 6 pm with 9 scheduled deejays, 3 local acts including crowd favorites Avance and the emerging Montuno Swing..and Proyecto A from the old Adolecentes from Venezuela. Yes, I missed all of that but caught "el principe de la salsa" en su gloria in jeans and t-shirt....ah..those stars can get away with it when they go platinum!