Radisson Whittier Hotel
Join us once again this summer every Friday evening up to and including September 5,
outdoors by the pool at the Radisson Whittier Hotel for "Dancing Under the Stars." Unwind
with us right after work as we play from 6:30pm to 9:30pm, and then move indoors to the
lounge for more great Latin entertainment. This popular summer event is our 15th annual. Each
Friday, hundreds of terrific Salsa dancers join us in this gorgeous environment outside.
Buffet dinner grill available. The address is 7320 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier. Never a cover
charge outdoors at the Radisson Whittier! Call 562-945-8511.
On Tuesday, August 5, we will be at Anaheim's Maxwell Park in Anaheim, from 6:30pm to 8pm.
The address is 2600 W Orange Ave. Call 714-765-5191. Free.
On Thursday, August 7, we will play for Concerts in the Park at Miller Park in Fontana,
from 7pm to 9pm. The address is 17004 Arrow Hwy. Call 909-428-8363. Free.
On Saturday, August 9, we will play for a fundraiser for Beacon House in San Pedro, their
24rd Annual Block Party and Art Festival, from 6pm to 7pm. The address is 1003 S. Beacon
Street. Call 310-514-4940. Join us for a good cause and a free concert.
Eagle Rock Hillside Park
On Sunday, August 10, we will play at the beautiful Eagle Rock Hillside Park in Los
Angeles, from 6pm to 8:30pm. Bring your lawn chairs, picnics and dancing shoes. The Salsa
Diva, Laura Canelias, one of LA's favorite dance instructors, teaches the Salsa dance steps
from 5pm to 6pm, and maybe during our breaks, too! The address is 1100 Eagle Vista Dr.
Free.
On Wednesday, August 13, we will play outdoors at the new open-air mall at the Sherman
Oaks Galleria from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. The address is 15301 Ventura Blvd, at Sepulveda Blvd.
Call 818-783-0355. Come dance Salsa with us in this newly modernized and gorgeous outdoor
mall. Free.
On Saturday, August 16, we're sorry to say that we have had to cancel our appearance at
Mama Juana's in Studio City, 818-505-8636. The great band Opa Opa will be playing in our
absence. Once again, we apologize!
On Sunday, August 17, we will be at Polliwog Park Manhattan Beach, from 5pm to 7pm. The
park is located on Manhattan Beach Blvd just west of Redondo Ave. Call 310-802-5408.
Free.
On Thursday, August 21, we will be at Morgan Park in Baldwin Park, from 7pm to 9pm. The
address is 4100 Baldwin Park Blvd. Call 626-813-5245. Free.
On Sunday, August 24, we will be at Fiesta La Ballona in Culver City, from 12 noon to 1pm.
The location is Veteran's Park, 4117 Overland Ave, Culver City. Pony rides, petting zoo,
carnival rides for the family. Entire festival runs August 22-24. Free.
Also on Sunday, August 24, we will play an outdoor concert at Fleming Park in Colton, from
5:30pm to 8pm. The address is 525 N La Cadena Dr. Call 909-370-5099. Free.
On Saturday, August 30, we will play at the West Coast Jazz Party in Irvine, 2:15pm to
3:15pm. The location is the Marriott Irvine Hotel, 18000 Von Karman Ave. Call 949-759-5003.
Entire festival runs all through Labor Day weekend, August 28 through August 31, and lots of
great jazz acts will be performing. We share a stage with the Jack Sheldon Californina Cool
Quartet at 12noon and the Thom Rotella 4-tet at 1:15pm. On Saturday morning, there will be a
screening of Jack Sheldon's new movie, "Trying to Get Good." Performing on Sunday will be
Houston Person, Bill Mays, the Butch Miles and Annie Sellick Band, the Jeff Hamilton Trio,
and their closing act, the Freddy Cole Quartet, featuring Nat Cole's brother and Natalie's
uncle, Freddy Cole.
On Saturday, September 13, we will be at the Lawndale Multicultural Festival in Lawndale,
from 2pm to 3:30pm. The location is Jane Addams Park, 15114 Firmona Ave. Call 310-973-3270.
Entire festival runs from 12noon to 6pm. Free.
Glassell Park Festival
On Sunday, September 21, we will be at Glassell Park Festival in Los Angeles, from
approximately 3:30pm to 5pm. The location is the Glassell Park Recreation Center, 3650
Verdugo Rd. Please note change of date. The festival runs from noon to 6pm. Free. Call
323-257-1863.
On Saturday, October 4, 2008, we will perform at the Inglewood Celebrates the Arts
Festival, approximately 2pm to 4pm, exact time "tba." Check back here later for more info.
The location is historic Market St in downtown Inglewood. Free.
Orange Coast College "Dia de La Raza"
On Sunday, October 12, join us at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa for "Dia de la Raza."
We play from 4pm to 6pm, and the festival runs from 11am to 6pm. The address of the college
is 2701 Fairview Road, and this event will be held outdoors on the Quad. Besides our band,
there will be other great entertainment, along with good food and other booths, and a huge
dance floor with lots of great dancers. Free. Open to the public.
On Friday, October 17, we will be performing as part of the Claremont Depot Jazz Series in
Claremont, from 7pm to 8:30pm. The address is 200 W First St. Call 909-399-5490. Free.
On Sunday, October 19, we will play for a church festival at St Stephen Martyr Church in
Monterey Park, from 4pm to 7pm. The address is 320 W Garvey Ave. The entire event runs from
11am to 8pm. There will be game booths for the children, arts and crafts booths, a silent
auction, a beer and wine garden, and international food including Italian, Indonesian,
Philipino, Mexican and American. Additional entertainment includes Folklorico dancers,
Indonesian dancers, a Frank Sinatra impersonator, Mariachis and more! Free. Call
626-573-0427.
