Upcoming Performances

We are playing a few socially distanced private events these days, so please call us to perform at your holiday party, back-yard party, birthday celebration, anniversary, wedding or other special event.
- We'll honor all your safe social-distancing and mask-wearing protocols.
- We'll be able to play all the great Latin music you love -- salsa, cumbia, merengue, bachata, bolero, cha cha cha.
- We can also play funk, disco, R&B, classic rock, Motown, swing (like Frank Sinatra), jazz, the Electric Slide in Spanish.
- For extra safety, we're available for virtual performances, too.
- For a more intimate event, you might want to consider our smaller bands -- our trio or quartet.
- Please consider our band-and-DJ package, too -- our DJ will help the band create the perfect party for you!
For more info, go to susiehansen.com/event-bookings.
Please call Susie at (323) 224-8006 for info and prices. Or go to our contact page on our website.

We hope you will be able to dance to our live music! We miss seeing you at our live shows, so please call us for your holiday party.

On Friday, January 29, MundoSalsaRadio.com, from 7pm to 9pm PST, the music of Susie Hansen will be played on Mundo Salsa Radio online.

Susie will be the guest of Richie "DJ Capicu" Rivera on his show, "Manteniendo La Salsa." He'll interview Susie about her recordings and her career, and will spin music from all three of her CDs. You may even hear some of her songs that you have never heard before.

Tune in and dance in your own home to the music of the Susie Hansen Latin Band.

Here are three different ways you can listen:
• Ask your smart speaker to play Mundo Salsa Radio; or
• Go to streaming.live365.com/a72863; or
• Go to MundoSalsaRadio.com, and listen live at any of their multiple links.

Be sure to add your comments at the CHAT feature at MundoSalsaRadio.com. Free, of course!

On Friday, June 18, 5pm to 7pm, Los Angeles, we will play with our trio at the Original LA Farmers Market on the westside. The address is 6333 West 3rd St, LA 90036. Call 323-933-9211. The historic Farmers Market is located at Fairfax and 3rd St, adjacent to the Grove. There will be a wide variety of food and drinks available for sale.  This summer we'll perform in a new location -- outdoors in the plaza directly below the clock tower. We'll play with our trio, also a first for us at the Farmers Market, with lots of great dance music -- salsa, cumbia, charanga, bolero, cha cha cha and merengue. You can get 90 minutes free parking in the Farmers Market lot with merchant purchase validation. Free.

On Saturday, July 3, 6:30pm to 8:30pm, we will play a concert at East Rancho Dominguez Park in Compton, for their "Parks After Dark." The address is 15116 S Atlantic Ave, Compton CA 90221. Call 310-603-3724. Bring your dancing shoes! Free.

On Saturday, July 10, 6:30pm to 8:30pm, we will play a "Parks After Dark" concert at George Washington Carver Park in Los Angeles. The address is 1400 E 118th St, LA 90059. Call 323-357-3030. Come dance with us! Free.

On Sunday, July 25, 5pm to 7pm, we will play a concert at the lovely Garfield Park in South Pasadena. The address is 801 Stratford Ave, South Pasadena CA 91030. Call 626-403-7200 for more info. Bring your lawn chairs, a picnic and your dancing shoes. Come dance with us! Free.

On Friday, July 30, 6pm to 8pm, we will play a concert at the huge and gorgeous South Gate Park. The address is 9520 Hildreth Ave, South Gate CA 90280. Our concert stage will be in same location as in the past, the Gazebo bandstand, in the very center of the park. No need to pre-register, as Covid19 restrictions have been lifted, but please wear a mask if you are not vaccinated. There will be lots of space for socially-distanced seating on the grass, and plenty of room for dancing. We'll be playing for the closing night of their concert series. For more info, call 323-563-5447. Free.

On Saturday, July 31, 6:30pm to 8:30pm, we will play a concert at Val Verde Park in Castaic. The address is 30300 W Arlington Rd, Castaic CA 91384. Call 323-357-3030. Join us for a "Parks After Dark" concert in this beautiful, verdant park. Free.

On Saturday, August 7, 6:30pm to 8:30pm, we will play a concert at Saybrook Park in East LA. The address is 6250 E Northside Dr, East LA 90022. Call 323-724-8546 for more info. Join us for a "Parks After Dark" concert. Bring your dancing shoes. Free.

On Sunday, August 8, we will play a concert in the park at Lunada Bay Park in Palos Verdes Estates, from 4pm to 6pm. The address is 2201 Palos Verdes Dr West, 90274. Bring a picnic, your dancing shoes and your folding chairs. Free.

NEW!! Just added! On Thursday, August 19, 6:30pm to 8:30pm, we will play a concert at The Shops in Montebello in the Food Court parking lot. The address is 2134 Montebello Town Center, Montebello CA 90640. Call 323-722-8454 for info. Registration is encouraged but is NOT required. Grab dinner at one of the Center's restaurants, and enjoy it from the comfort of your blanket or beach chair. Come dance with us. Free.

On Friday, August 20, 5:45pm to 6:45pm, we will play at the 10th Annual Long Beach Uptown Jazz Festival. The location is Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Ave, Long Beach CA 90805. On Friday, the festival runs from 4pm to 8:30pm, and is an All White Party. We hope you'll join us in your best whites, and come salsa dance with us! Arrive early for convenient street parking. This is a family friendly free event with food trucks, local vendors and a beer garden. Masks are strongly encouraged and social distancing will be in place. Proof of Covid vaccination or a negative test is required for the dance floor, beer gardens, and premium seating areas. Free.

On Thursday, August 26, 6:30pm to 8:30pm, our trio will perform at the opening of the Montebello Certified Farmer's Market. The location of the market is on 6th St, just south of Whittier Blvd, Montebello 90640. Join us for salsa dancing, some great produce, and food truck meals. Free.

On Saturday, September 18, 11:45am to 12:45pm, we will play at the 8th Annual Riverside Tamale Festival. The location is White Park, 3885 Market St, Riverside CA 92501. This terrific festival runs from 11am to 7pm. There's fun for the whole family -- Kids Zone, tamale eating contest, over 30 food vendors, craft beer, two stages of entertainment all day, arts and craft booths. This event is a fundraiser for Spanish Town Heritage Foundation. Tickets are $20 for adults; $10 for seniors, students and military; children under 12 free. Please excuse the incorrect ticket info posted previously. To purchase tickets, go to Eventbrite.

Now is a good time to get started planning that party that you have had to postpone. Please call us to perform at your house party, birthday celebration, anniversary, back-yard party, wedding, company party or other special event.
- We will honor all your safety precautions, like social-distancing, performing outside, mask-wearing.
- We'll play all the great Latin music you love -- salsa, cumbia, merengue, bachata, bolero, cha cha.
- If you like, we can also play some swing, funk, disco, R&B, classic rock, Motown, Frank Sinatra, and even the Electric Slide in Spanish.
- For a more intimate event, please consider one of our smaller bands -- our trio or quartet.
- Please consider our band-and-DJ package. Our DJ can play during the band's breaks and until the end of the party. He can also supply any lights, and your photo booth. Together our DJ and the band will help you create the perfect party!
- For more info, go to susiehansen.com/event-bookings.
- Please call Susie at (323) 224-8006 for more info and and for prices. Or go to our website contact page.

On Sunday, September 26, 1pm to 4pm, our quartet will perform at the MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The address is 2800 N Main St, Santa Ana CA 92705. We play in the Macy's Court, indoors in the main corridor on the first level, just outside the entrance to Macy's. For info, call 714-547-7800. Join us for salsa dancing, some great shopping, and good food. Free.

NEW!! On Sunday, October 10, 2:15am to 3:05pm, Highland Park, we will perform at LA Councilmember Gil Cedillo's 8th Annual Latin Jazz & Music Festival. The location is Sycamore Grove Park, 4702 N Figueroa, LA 90042. There will be great Latin jazz, salsa, cumbia and rock on both Saturday and Sunday, from 12noon to 8pm.  Also food booths and trucks, arts and crafts booths, activities for the kids. Easily accessible on the Metro Gold Line. We'll have our full nine-piece band with horns. Proof of vaccination is required. Come early for convenient parking, and stay late for great music! Free.

On Sunday, October 24, 3pm to 5pm, our trio will play for a celebration of Dia de los Muertos at the Pasadena Senior Center. The address 85 E Holly St, Pasadena CA 91103, in Old Pasadena. For info, call 626-795-4331. We'll be performing outdoors on the Patio. This concert is especially for seniors, but everyone is welcome. Take the Metro Gold Line from DTLA to Memorial Park Station, and you're right there. Celebrate the Day of the Dead with us, dance with our trio, and after the show, head out for a nice dinner in Old Town Pasadena. Tix $5, members free.

On Friday, December 3, 5:30pm to 7:30pm, we will play for the Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration in the city of Hawaiian Gardens. The location of the party is the Hawaiian Gardens City Hall, 21815 Pioneer Blvd, Hawaiian Gardens CA 90716. We'll be playing lots of holiday music with a Latin beat, perfect for dancing. There will also be a toy give-away for kids. Please arrive early for good parking, as Pioneer Ave will be closed to the public by 4pm for their Drive-By Toy Give-Away. Come dance with us. Free.

On Saturday, December 4, 4:30pm to 6:30pm, we will play for the Montebello Winter Wonderland and Tree Lighting Celebration. The location of the event is the Montebello City Hall, 1600 W Beverly Blvd, Montebello CA 90640. The entire event runs from 2pm to 8pm, with our band starting at 4:30pm. There will be Santa photos, a vendor fair, and free hot cocoa and cookies. Also, help Santa Stuff a Bus by donating new, unwrapped toys, blankets, gift cards and warm clothing. Come dance with us. We'll be playing lots of holiday music with a Latin beat. Free.

On Wednesday, December 22, 5pm to 7pm, we will once again play for the holiday celebration at the Original LA Farmers Market, on the west side of Los Angeles. The address is 6333 West 3rd St, LA 90036. Call 323-933-9211. The historic Farmers Market is located at Fairfax and 3rd St, adjacent to the Grove. Please note earlier time this year! There will be a wide variety of food and drinks available for sale. Celebrate the holiday with us, and do your last minute holiday shopping, too. We'll play some holiday music with a Latin beat, and lots of great salsa for dancing. There are always lots of fine dancers who come when we play at the Farmers Market, so please join us and dance. 90 minutes free parking in the Farmers Market lot with merchant purchase validation. Free.