News and Updates Archive - February 2004

2/29/2004

The Cafe Citron show has been revived thanks to all your support. Starts this Monday March 1st 8pm and 9pm. 1343 Connecticut Ave NW DC.

Added pics from last night's benefit show at the Key Bridge Marriott. Photo Diary

2/28/2004

Last night's Sala Rociera flamenco juerga was very well-attended. Photos coming in a day or two.

2/27/2004

REMINDER: the Sala Rociera Juerga Party is tonight at 9:00pm at Mediterranean Cafe 4629 41st St NW DC. $10 cover.

Added pics from last night at Andalucia and Guarapo. Photo Diary

2/26/2004

Read the review of Paco de Lucia's Tuesday night show at the Warner Theatre.

New tablao show at La Tasca at 722 7th St NW DC (Chinatown) Starts Wednesday March 3rd. Showtimes around 6pm and 7pm. Call 202-347-9190.

Added pics from La Tasca DC. Photo Diary

2/25/2004

OK, I'm back. Added pics from this weekend and last night. Photo Diary

2/22/2004

Yours truly will be out of town for a few days, I'll publish the pics from Saturday's flamenco show at Calavera when I get back.

2/20/2004

Read the review of Paco de Lucia's Forth Worth performance.

Just added details for Edwin Aparicio's Encuentros coming March 18-19. Special Events
(thanks to Anna for this info)

Added pics from last night's show at Andalucia. Photo Diary

2/19/2004

Read the review of Paco de Lucia's Chicago performance.
(requires registration)

Guitarist Torcuato Zamora and dancers will be appearing at Caravela Restaurant this Saturday Feb 21st.

Guitarist Torcuato Zamora will also be subbing for me at Las Tapas with dancers Cori and Aleksey this Tuesday Feb 24th. Now I can go to the Paco de Lucia concert that same night. Thanks Torcuato!

2/18/2004

The guy that has made percussive dance floors that you see at some of the local tablaos is making his services available to the public. Classifieds

2/16/2004

Read the review of the London show of Gala de Sevilla.

The Ojos de Brujo show, part of the Chicago Flamenco Festival, was shut down mid-show. Read the article in the Chicago Tribune.

Added pics from Micaela Mar's classes and a party at Tuscana Villa. Photo Diary

2/15/2004

Just heard that the DVD Vengo is available at some of the local Blockbusters.

"Even in the studio...the musicians wouldn't think of playing without their human metronomes: the dancers..."

In this New York Times article about the group Peru Negro, they mention the cajon, an instrument which is frequently in flamenco shows today.

Read the interview with Paco de Lucia in the Boston Globe.

Added a pic from last night at Buon Appetito. Photo Diary

2/14/2004

Added pics from yesterday's practice session at the Pink Flamenco. Photo Diary

2/13/2004

Niko came through with another set of awesome pics from the last night of flamenco at Cafe Citron. Photo Diary

2/11/2004

Niko and Monica sent me some pics which I have added to the Photo Diary.

2/10/2004

Added pics from the final show of flamenco at Cafe Citron. Photo Diary

2/9/2004

Register early for the La Truco flamenco dance workshop coming up in March.

Read the Washington Post review of Compañía Andaluza de Danza's Saturday night performance at Lisner.

My thanks to dancer/teacher Micaela Mar for the pleasure of accompanying her dance class yesterday alongside guitarists Steve Svoboda, RJ Uebersezig and Omar. (Sorry no pics)

2/8/2004

Added pics from last night's private gig. Photo Diary

Yours truly is mentioned in the article Take Flamenco Classes in today's Washington Post. Bonus points if you can identify all the dancers in the article's photo.
(thanks to my mom for this info)

News flash :) yours truly is going to start teaching guitar again very soon. I'm also making myself available for one-on-one coaching/practice sessions for dancers who want to learn to work with guitarists. Email me for details.

Dancer/percussionist Jason Vera y Aragon and guitarist Richard Marlow celebrate their birthdays this week.

2/7/2004

This coming Monday February 9 may be the last time that Cafe Citron will present a flamenco show. Let's fill up the place and show your support one last time. Who knows? Maybe the owner will be so impressed by the turnout, she may change her mind. :) Shows at 8pm and 9pm. Address is 1343 Connecticut Ave NW DC (Dupont Circle). Thanks for your support.

2/6/2004

"A handful of audience members filtered out in the middle of the show, feeling their ears were being assaulted by the singing."

Read the review of Cleveland's Gala de Sevilla performance in the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

2/5/2004

Added pics from the recently opened La Tasca in Arlington and the Jose Merce concert last night. Photo Diary

Read the article about the flamenco festival in the Washington Times.

2/4/2004

Added pics from last night's concert at Lisner Auditorium. Photo Diary

2/3/2004

Read the review of last Thursday's performance of Gala de Sevilla in New York. (requires registration)

"Flamenco fans generally fall into two categories. One glorifies tradition while the other welcomes change"

Read the article in today's Washington Post

Added pics from last night at Cafe Citron. Photo Diary

2/2/2004

"...flamenco is very powerful. You don't have to understand it to feel it."

Read the interview with Omayra Amaya in the Montgomery County Gazette

2/1/2004

Yours truly is taking the night off from Las Tapas this Tue to attend the Gala de Sevilla at Lisner. YAY! Taking my place for that night will be Torcuato Zamora. Thank you Torcuato!

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