Upcoming Performances

On Sunday, May 31, we will play a concert at the Huntington Beach Art Center from 2pm to 4pm. The address is 538 Main St, Huntington Beach 92648. Call 714-374-1650. Enjoy lively Latin jazz, dance to great Salsa and join us for cocktails. Ticket price is $30. Doors open at 1:15pm. Call the Art Center for ticket info, or purchase your tickets online or at the door. Celebrate the 20th Anniversary Season of the Art Center. Enjoy their lovely new exhibit, California Impressionism: Plein Air Painting Past and Present, which features over 100 works of both historical and contemporary landscapes. Please join us for one of our rare Orange County performances.
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On Sunday, June 7, we will perform at the Lummis Day Festival in Northeast LA, playing from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. The new location is Sycamore Grove Park, 4702 N Figueroa St, Highland Park 90042. Festival runs from 11am to 7pm. Free.
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On Saturday, July 4, we will be at Marina City Club in Marina Del Rey, 1pm to 4pm. The address is 4333 Admiralty Way, 90292. This is a Fourth of July Barbecue and Salsa Dance Party for the whole family. The buffet will include BBQ favorites from the grill, assorted salads, veggies, and sweets, including Dandy Don's Sundae Bar. For the kids, there will be two costumed fairies doing face painting, balloon twisting and dancing. Ticket prices are: $35 (adults), $17 (kids 5-12), and under 5 free. There will be salsa dancing with the Susie Hansen Latin Band, and salsa dance classes with the Salsa Diva, Laura Canellias. Call 310-578-4915 with a credit card, and your tickets will be available at will-call, or purchase tickets at the door.

On Monday, July 13, our trio will play a concert at the Burbank Central Library, from 7pm to 8pm. The address is 110 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank 91502. Call 818-238-5551. This event is part of their Sounds of Summer Outdoor Concert Series. We'll be playing with our trio:  Susie on violin and vocals, Daniel Castillo on vocals and congas, Joe Rotondi on keyboards. Free.

NEW!! On Tuesday, July 14, Susie will play with a trio at Bogies Nightclub at the Westlake Village Inn, from 7:30pm to 10pm. The address is 31943 Agoura Rd, Westlake Village 91361. Call 818-889-0230. This is a lovely bar with casual American dining. Join us for Latin jazz. Free parking. No cover charge.

On Friday, July 17, we will be at South Gate Park in South Gate, from 6pm to 8pm, for a concert in the park. The address is 4900 Southern Ave, 90280. For more info, call the mayor's office at 734-258-3022. Free.

On Saturday, July 18, we will play a concert at the huge, beautiful El Cariso Regional Park in Sylmar, from 6pm to 8pm. The address is 13100 Hubbard St, 91342. Call 818-974-3333 for more info. Bring a picnic and your dancing shoes. Come dance with us! Sponsored by Third District LA County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl. Free.

On Sunday, July 19, we will play outdoors at Fisherman's Village in Marina del Rey, from 2pm to 5pm. The address is 13755 Fiji Way, 90292. Enjoy Salsa dancing with us in the sun and the sea air. Two hours of free parking with validation. Always lots of great dancers at Fisherman's. Free.

On Tuesday, July 21, we will perform at Levitt Pavilion at Memorial Park in Pasadena, from 6pm to 7pm. The address is 85 E Holly St, 91103. Call 626-795-4331. This concert is especially for seniors, but everyone is welcome. Come and dance! Free.

On Wednesday, July 22, we will return to Alpine Village in Torrance, from 9pm to 12 midnight, where Wednesday is Salsa night. The address is 833 West Torrance Blvd, 90502. Call 323-321-5660 for more info. Dance on their beautiful huge dance floor. Salsa dance class begins at 7:30pm with Tenia Worick. Excellent dining -- dinner is served until 9pm. Cover charge $5. Full bar. Free parking.

On Thursday, July 30, we will play a concert in the park at City Terrace Park in Los Angeles, from 7pm to 9pm. The address is 1126 N Hazard Ave, Los Angeles 90063. Call 323-260-2360. Free.

On Friday, July 31, the Susie Hansen Latin Trio will play Latin jazz and more at Colombo's in Eagle Rock, from 9pm to 12am. The address is 1833 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles 90041.  Our trio includes Susie on violin and vocals, Daniel Castillo on vocals and congas, and Joe Rotondi on keyboards. Enjoy Latin jazz, Salsa, Cha Cha Cha, Bolero and Cumbia. Fine Italian dining, reasonable prices. Reservations are highly recommended - please call (323) 254-9138. Please make your reservation for 8:30pm or later, and be sure to mention the band when you call. No cover charge.

On Sunday, August 2, we will be at Memorial Park in La Canada Flintridge, from 6pm to
8pm. The address is 1301 Foothill Blvd, 91011, at the intersection of La Canada Blvd and
Foothill Blvd. Call 818-790-8880 for more info. Free.

On Thursday, August 6, we will play a concert in the park at Irwindale Park, from 7pm to 9pm. The address is 16053 Calle de Paseo, Irwindale 91706. Call 626-430-2200. Free.

On Friday, August 7, we will return to the Radisson Whittier Hotel, from 6:30pm to 9pm. The address is 7320 Greenleaf Ave, 90601. Call 562-945-8511. Poolside Dancing Under the Stars. Cover charge $5.

On Sunday, August 9, we will play a concert at Gardens of the World in Thousand Oaks, from 5pm to 6:30pm, in their beautiful garden and gazebo. The address is 2001 Thousand Oaks Blvd, 91362. Call 805-557-1135. Free.

On Wednesday, August 12, we will return to Alpine Village in Torrance, from 9pm to 12 midnight, where Wednesday is Salsa night. The address is 833 West Torrance Blvd, 90502. Call 323-321-5660 for more info. Dance on their beautiful huge dance floor. Salsa dance class begins at 7:30pm with Tenia Worick. Excellent dining -- dinner is served until 9pm. Cover charge $5. Full bar. Free parking.

On Sunday, August 16, we will play outdoors at Fisherman's Village in Marina del Rey, from 2pm to 5pm. The address is 13755 Fiji Way, 90292. Enjoy Salsa dancing with us in the sun and the sea air. Two hours of free parking with validation. Always lots of great dancers at Fisherman's. Free.

On Thursday, August 20, we will play at Beverly Hills "Concerts on Canon," from 6pm to 8pm. The location of the concert is Beverly Canon Gardens, 241 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills CA 90210. Validation for free parking will be provided at the Concert Information table.  There's plentiful seating with an open grass area for picnic blankets, tables and chairs. Free.

On Saturday, August 22, we will perform as part of at Councilmember Gil Cedillo's 2nd Annual Latin Jazz Music Festival in Highland Park, from 3:10pm to 4pm. The location is Sycamore Grove Park, 4702 N Figueroa, LA 90042. There will be great Latin jazz all day both Saturday and Sunday, with food booths and trucks, arts and crafts booths, activities for the kids and more. Free.

On Saturday, August 22, we will be at Memorial Park in Azusa, from 7pm to 9pm. The address is 320 N Orange Place, 91702. Call 626-812-5200 for more info. This will be the final show for their 2015 Concerts in the Park. Free.

On Thursday, September 3, we will return to beautiful Pamela Park in Duarte, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, as part of Parks After Dark. The address is 2236 Goodall Ave, Duarte CA 91010. Call 626-357-1619. Free.

On Friday, September 4, Labor Day weekend, we will return to play at the San Gabriel Mission Fiesta. The address is 428 S Mission Dr, San Gabriel 91776. Call 626-457-3048. Lots of great music and activities for the whole family. Free.

On Saturday, September 5, we will play a concert at the huge, beautiful El Cariso Regional Park in Sylmar, from 6pm to 8pm. The address is 13100 Hubbard St, 91342. Call 818-974-3333 for more info. Bring a picnic and your dancing shoes. Come dance with us! Sponsored by Third District LA County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl. Free.

On Wednesday, September 9, we will return to Alpine Village in Torrance, from 9pm to 12 midnight, where Wednesday is Salsa night. The address is 833 West Torrance Blvd, 90502. Call 323-321-5660 for more info. Dance on their beautiful huge dance floor. Salsa dance class begins at 7:30pm with Tenia Worick. Excellent dining -- dinner is served until 9pm. Cover charge $5. Full bar. Free parking.

On Thursday, September 10, we will play an outdoor concert at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, across Main St from El Pueblo at Olvera St in Downtown Los Angeles, from 6pm to 8pm, as part of the Musicians Foundation of Los Angeles Summer Concert Series. The address is 501 N Main St, Los Angeles CA 90012. This concert series is a tribute to Dolores Huerta -- Chicana labor leader, civil right activist, one of the founders of United Farm Workers -- and we expect Ms. Huerta to attend the concert in person. The location is a lovely park and courtyard on the west side of North Main St, just across Main St from Kiosko Square in El Pueblo at Olvera St. There will be food and drinks, including beer and wine, available for sale. You'll find convenient parking in the lot on Main St that's just a block north of the plaza. Free concert.

On Sunday, September 13, we will return to Fisherman's Village in Marina del Rey, from 2pm to 5pm. The address is 13755 Fiji Way, 90292. Enjoy Salsa dancing with us in the sun and the sea air. Get two hours of free parking with validation. Always lots of great dancers at Fisherman's. Free.

On Thursday, September 17, we will play for the Santa Clarita "SENSES" Block Party in Newhall, from 7:30pm to 10pm. The location of the event is Main St between Market St and 6th St in Old Town Newhall, Santa Clarita CA 91321. Join us for "Hot Havana Nights," an evening of authentic Cuban cuisine, dancing, and live music. Free.

On Friday, September 18, we will be at the Rancho Cucamonga Library, from 7pm to 9pm, for their Hispanic Heritage Cultural Arts Night. The location is Paul A Biane Library, located at Victoria Gardens, 12505 Cultural Center Dr, Rancho Cucamonga CA 91739. Call 909-477-2720. Outdoors. Tickets are not required to see band, but for all the indoor activities, free tickets will available at the library in September. Free.

On Wednesday, September 30, we will play for dancing at Alpine Village in Torrance, from 9pm to 12 midnight, where Wednesday is Salsa night. The address is 833 West Torrance Blvd, 90502. Call 323-321-5660 for more info. Dance on their beautiful huge dance floor. Salsa dance class begins at 7:30pm with Tenia Worick. Excellent dining -- dinner is served until 9pm. Cover charge $5. Full bar. Free parking.

On Wednesday, October 7, we will return to Alpine Village in Torrance, from 9pm to 12 midnight, where Wednesday is Salsa night. The address is 833 West Torrance Blvd, 90502. Call 323-321-5660 for more info. Dance on their beautiful huge dance floor. Salsa dance class begins at 7:30pm with Tenia Worick. Excellent dining -- dinner is served until 9pm. Cover charge $5. Full bar. Free parking.

On Saturday, October 17, the Susie Hansen Latin Trio will play Latin jazz and more at Colombo's in Eagle Rock, from 9pm to 12am. The address is 1833 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles 90041. Call 323-254-9138 for information. Join us for the best in fine Italian dining at reasonable prices. Reservations are highly recommended -- please make your reservation for 8:30pm or later, and be sure to mention the band's name when you call. Enjoy dinner and drinks, and there will be dancing after 10pm. We will play Latin jazz, Salsa, Cha Cha Cha, Bolero and Cumbia. The Susie Hansen Latin Trio features Susie on violin and vocals, Daniel Castillo on vocals and congas, and special guest Serge Kasimoff on keyboards. No cover charge.

On Thursday, November 5, 8pm to 9pm, we will play for Dia de los Muertos at Cal State Dominguez Hills in Carson. The address of the campus is 1000 E Victoria St, Carson 90747, and the location for the event is the University Sculpture Garden (next to Lacorte Hall) Call 310-243-2519. The festival runs from 6pm to 9pm with Aztec dancers and other entertainment. Free.

CANCELLED DUE TO PREDICTED RAIN -- SORRY! On Sunday, November 15, we will NOT play outdoors at Fisherman's Village in Marina del Rey due to predicted rain. Sorry! Join us next at Fisherman's on Sunday, December 20, 2015.

On Wednesday, November 18, we will play at Alpine Village in Torrance, from 9pm to 12 midnight, where Wednesday is Salsa night. The address is 833 West Torrance Blvd, 90502. Call 323-321-5660 for more info. Dance on their beautiful huge dance floor. Salsa dance class begins at 7:30pm with Jimmy Rumba. Excellent dining -- dinner is served until 9pm. Cover charge $5. Full bar. Free parking.

Happy Thanksgiving to all the friends, fans and followers of the Susie Hansen Latin Band. This Thanksgiving, I want you to know how grateful I am that you are in my life. I appreciate your support and I’m very thankful that you love our music and come out and dance to our band!

From all the members of our band, we’d like to wish you a wonderful turkey day with your family and friends. We look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming shows.

On Wednesday, December 9, we will return to Alpine Village in Torrance, from 9pm to 12 midnight, where Wednesday is Salsa night. The address is 833 West Torrance Blvd, 90502. Call 323-321-5660 for more info. Dance on their beautiful huge dance floor. Salsa dance class begins at 7:30pm with Jimmy Rumba. Excellent dining -- dinner is served until 9pm. Cover charge $5. Full bar. Free parking.

On Sunday, December 20, we will play outdoors at Fisherman's Village in Marina del Rey, from 1pm to 4pm (please note early time for the winter season). The address is 13755 Fiji Way, 90292. Enjoy Salsa dancing with us in the sun and the sea air. Two hours of free parking with validation. Always lots of great dancers at Fisherman's. Free.

On Monday, December 21, 7pm to 9pm, we will play a concert at the Original LA Farmers Market in west Los Angeles. The address is 6333 West 3rd St. Call 323-933-9211. The historic Farmers Market is located at Fairfax and 3rd St, adjacent to the Grove. Celebrate the holiday with us -- good company, a wide variety of food and drinks available for sale, and great Salsa dancing! Always lots of excellent dancers when we play at the Farmers Market. Free.

On Wednesday, December 23, 12:30pm to 2pm, we will play a noontime outdoor concert at Pershing Square in Downtown LA. Pershing Sq is located between 5th & 6th Streets, and between Olive and Hill Streets (the stage is closest to 5th and Olive). You can park at the underground Pershing Square lot - enter from 5th or Olive. Call 213-485-5538 for more info. Come Salsa dance with us. Ice skating too! Free.

On Thursday, December 31, New Year's Eve, 7pm to 1am, we will play at Hotel del Coronado in San Diego for their New Year's Eve Gala, "Havana Nights." The address is 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado 92118. Call 619-522-8490. An outdoor, heated welcome reception will be held on Garden Patio with hors d’oeuvres and complimentary wine and champagne. The elegant ballroom will be transformed into Havana Nights with a 5-course dinner, a grand full bar and dancing to the Susie Hansen Latin Orchestra, our full band with horns. We’ll be playing lots of great Latin music, along with some swing, funk, disco, Motown and R&B, too. The midnight champagne toast will round out the evening. Black tie. Call 619-522-8490 to reserve. Tickets are $350/person, and VIP ringside tables are available.