Upcoming Performances

On Saturday, January 11, 5pm to 7pm, Redondo Beach, we will perform for the SouthBay Community Concert Association in the beautiful auditorium of the Redondo Union High School. The address is 1 Sea Hawk Way, Redondo Beach CA 90277. This show is part of a lovely concert series in the South Bay, so you might want to consider a full season subscription. Purchase tix at donorbox.org/events/622523. Tickets are $30 in advance, $40 at the door.

On Friday, January 31, 6:30pm to 9pm, Glendale, our trio will play for dancing and dining at the Chevy Chase Country Club. The address is 3067 E Chevy Chase Dr, Glendale CA 91206, and we play in the Kykuyu Lounge and Bar. For info and reservations, call (818) 246-5566. A special Latin-influenced food menu will be presented by Chef Moises. Come dance with us. $10 cover charge. Reservations are recommended -- call early and ask for a table near the band. Free parking.

On Thursday, March 6, 7:30pm to 9:30pm, Temecula, we will perform with our quartet at Jazz at the Merc. The location is Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St, Temecula CA 92590. This performance is part of their Thursday night jazz series, and is in a lovely listening room. Tickets are $20. Purchase tickets in advance here: tickets.temeculatheater.org.

On Sunday, March 30, 4pm to 7:30pm, West Covina, our trio will play at the Temple Bar. The address is 128 N Grand Ave, West Covina CA 91791. For info and reservations, call (626) 377-4777. A casual restaurant with Latin and Asian-inspired cuisine, enjoy their "all-you-can-eat" buffet. This is our first time playing here, so please join us! Reservations are recommended. Full bar, dancing with our trio, free parking, no cover charge.

On Thursday, April 24, 4pm to 6pm, West Covina, our trio will play for dancing at the West Covina Senior Center. The location is Cortez Park, 2501 E Cortez St, West Covina CA 91791. The event is the "Senior Prom," a masquerade event. Come dance with us. Doors open at 3pm. Tickets are $15 for seniors 60+, and $20 for non-seniors. Advance ticket purchase recommended, as the event may sell out. For tickets, call (626) 331-5366. Free parking.

On Saturday, April 26, 11:30am to 12:30pm, Riverside, we will play at the 12th 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.

On Friday, May 2, 7pm to 8:30pm, La Habra, we will play at the La Habra Citrus Fair. This huge event will be held on La Habra Blvd from Euclid St to Cypress St. The stage will be at 321 La Habra Blvd, La Habra CA 90631. Festival runs Friday through Sunday, May 2 through 4. There will be food and drink, carnival rides and games, a youth "Robot Rally" at Washington Middle School, and lots of merchandise and craft booths. Come dance with us! Free.

On Saturday, May 3, 1:30pm to 2:30pm, Long Beach, we will play for the 2nd Annual Long Beach Mariachi Festival. The location is Veterans Park, 101 E 28th St, Long Beach CA 90806. Enjoy the full event from 11am to 6pm. Come dance with our 8-piece band. There will be food trucks and a kids fun zone. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, a picnic and your dancing shoes. Free parking. Free event.

NEW!! On Saturday, May 3, 6pm to 11pm (we play 7pm to 8:30pm), Baldwin Park, our trio will play for a Mother's Day Dance at the Julia McNeill Senior Center. The address is 4100 Baldwin Park Blvd, Baldwin Park 91706. Dining, dancing, two bands! Full event runs from 6pm to 11pm. Tickets are $28 in advance (age 21+ only). Tickets are $32 at the door (if available). Please purchase tix in advance as this event may sell out. For info: (626) 813-5245 x 323.

On Sunday, May 4, 4pm to 8pm, Ontario, we will provide the live entertainment for the Newcomers Access Center Gala Fundraiser, at the Ontario DoubleTree Hotel, 222 N Vineyard Ave, Ontario CA 91764. Support a worthy cause at this fundraising dinner and auction that benefits refugees and immigrants in the community. Enjoy good company, new friends, delicious food and auctions, plus live music and dancing to our band. Tix are $130 per person; early-bird tickets are $100 until 4/4/25. Purchase tickets through credit card or PayPal, or by check, Venmo or Zelle. Come and celebrate with us!

On Friday, May 16, 5:30pm to 8:30pm, Palmdale, we will perform with our trio at the Palmdale Farmers Market.  The location is Palmdale Oasis Park, 3850 E Avenue S, Palmdale CA 93550. Come and shop at this lovely neighborhood farmers market. Join us for salsa and cumbia dancing. Free.

NEW!!  On Wednesday, May 21, 6pm to 8:30pm, Pico Rivera, we will play with our quartet at the Pico Rivera Farmers Market. The location is Pico Park, 9528 Beverly Blvd, Pico Rivera CA 90660. Purchase locally grown products, organic fruits and vegetables. Enjoy food and craft booths, and of course, live entertainment! Come dance with us. Free.

On Sunday, June 1, 10am to 2pm, Long Beach, our trio will play for brunch at the Queen Mary Royal Sunday Brunch. The address is 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach CA 90802, and brunch is in the Grand Salon on the R-Deck. For info, call (562) 435-3511. Join us for a lavish and extravagant Sunday brunch, and dance to great Latin music. Conde Nast Traveler named The Queen Mary's Royal Sunday Brunch the No. 1 hotel brunch in the world. Free parking.

On Sunday, June 8, 7pm to 9pm, Fontana, we will perform with our quartet at the Fontana Days Festival. The location is Veterans Park, 17255 Merrill Ave, Fontana CA 92335. The 112th Annual Fontana Days Festival is a fundraiser for the Exchange Club of Fontana, a very worthwhile service organization. There'll be rides, food, games, crafts booths and more. The theme of the festival is Dancing in the Street, so come and dance with us. Entry fee is only $3 per person.

On Sunday, June 22, 7pm to 9pm, Claremont, we will return to play an outdoor concert at California Botanic Garden (formerly Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden). The address is 1500 N College Ave, Claremont CA 91711. Enjoy a concert of Latin jazz and salsa for dancing in the Forest Pavilion. Come early and view their huge and beautiful native garden. Gates for the concert open at 6pm. Bring your own picnic, or order a fabulous customizable Cheese Platter from The Cheese Cave in advance (before June 20), and it will be there for you. Beer, wine and soft drinks available for purchase. Lovely big dance floor -- bring your dancing shoes. Tix are $19 general admission; $14 members, seniors, students; $5 children. Go to www.calbg.org/event/garden-groove-susie-hansen for tickets.

On Sunday, June 29, 6pm to 8:30pm, DLTA, our Latin jazz trio will perform at The Jazz Salon at the LA Athletic Club. The LA Athletic Club address is 431 W 7th St, LA 90014. We play in the Invention Bar on the 3rd floor. Free admission. Great affordable dining and cocktails. To ensure good seating, make a reservation at jazzsalon.org, where you will find info about reservations, dining, cocktails, seating, parking, and more. Free garage parking at 646 S Olive St. Admission is free. Come and dance with us.

NEW!! On Thursday, August 14, 5:30pm to 7pm, Altadena, we will play a concert at Loma Alta Park. The address is 3330 N Lincoln Ave, Altadena CA 91001. Call 626-398-5451 for more info. Join us for an LA County Mega Concert. Full concert runs from 5pm to 9pm. Free food if you come early. Come dance with us. Free.

On Sunday, July 13, 5pm to 6:30pm, Huntington Beach, we will play a concert in the park as part of the Huntington Beach Concert Series. The location is the Thomas Ridley Concert Bandshell, Central Park, 7111 Talbert Ave, Huntington Beach 92648. Come dance with us! Bring your lawn chairs for seating, a picnic and your dancing shoes. Free.

On Wednesday, July 16, 12 noon to 2pm, Westminster, our trio will play for dancing at the Westminster Senior Center. The address is 8200 Westminster Blvd, Westminster CA 92683. For info, call (714) 895-2878. This event is the "Fiesta Dance." All are welcome, not just seniors. Get free parking if you fill out a senior center membership form. Come dance with us. Tickets are $5 in advance at the Senior Center front desk, or $7 at the door.

On Thursday, July 31, 5pm to 7pm, Pico Rivera, our quartet will play for a Taco Party at the Pico Rivera Senior Center. The address is 9200 Mines Ave, Pico Rivera 90660. For info, call (562) 948-4844. Everyone 50+ is welcome. Come dance with us. Register in advance at the senior center office. Tickets are $20 and include tacos.

On Friday, October 3, 6pm to 12midnight, La Cañada, we will play for the El Centro De Ayuda Havana Nights Gala. The event will be held at the La Cañada Golf Club, 500 Godbey Dr, La Cañada 91011. Come dance with us, and support a valuable community group. Located in Boyle Heights, this organization promotes social, emotional, academic and economic self-sufficiency through a continuum of human services. El Centro de Ayuda has 35 years of experience in providing services to low income families residing in Northeast L.A.  To purchase tix, contact Raul at raul.estrada@elcentrodeayuda.org. Tickets are $150.

On Wednesday, August 13, 6pm to 8pm, Castaic, we will play a Havana Nights concert outdoors at Val Verde Community Regional Park. The address is 30300 W Arlington Rd, Castaic CA 91384. For info, (661) 257-4014. Dress in your best Havana style. Dance to lots of great Cuban music and more with our 7-piece band. Bring your picnic and your folding beach chairs. Free admission and free parking.

NEW DATE AND TIME!! On Wednesday, September 24, 7pm to 9pm, Littlerock, we will perform with our quartet at the Jackie Robinson County Park for an LA County Concert. The address is 8773 E Avenue R, Littlerock CA 93543 (off the Antelope Valley Freeway, near Palmdale). Please note the new date and time. Join us and dance. Bring your folding chairs and a picnic. Free.

On Thursday, August 28, 5:30pm to 7pm, Altadena, we will play for an LA County Mega Concert at Loma Alta Park. The address is 3330 N Lincoln Ave, Altadena CA 91001. Call 626-398-5451 for more info. We're the opening band at 5:30pm. The entire event runs from 5pm to 9pm. Come dance with us. Free.

On Saturday, August 30, 7:30pm to 9:30pm, San Fernando, we'll perform for a festival in the City of San Fernando. The location is Casa de Lopez Adobe, 1100 Pico St, San Fernando CA 91340. This is a celebration of the 114th birthday of the city of San Fernando. Festival starts at 6:30pm. Bring you lawn chairs. Food available for purchase. Come dance with our band. Free.

On Friday, September 12, 5pm to 7pm, Duarte, we will return with our trio to the Duarte Senior Center for their Fall Fling Dance.  The address is 1610 E Huntington Dr, Duarte CA 91010. This dance is not just for seniors, it's for everyone! Join us for salsa and cumbia dancing. Purchase tickets at the door. Tix are $10 for Duarte residents, and $15 for non-residents.

On Thursday, September 18, 6:30pm to 8:30pm, Rowland Heights, we will play an outdoor concert at Carolyn Rosas County Park. The address is 18500 Farjardo St, Rowland Heights CA 91748. For info, 626-854-5557. Come dance with our band. Free.

On Friday, September 19, 2pm to 4pm, Riverside, we will perform with our quartet at the Janet Goeske Senior Center for their Hispanic Heritage Festival. The address is 5257 Sierra St, Riverside CA 92504. Call (951) 351-8800, ext. 209, and ask for Iris. This is an all-ages event, with free snacks and refreshments. Join us and dance! Tix $5 for members, $10 for non-members. Sign up begins August 4th at the front desk. Space is limited, so please register early.

On Sunday, September 21, 10am to 2pm, Long Beach, our trio will play for the Queen Mary Royal Sunday Brunch. The location is the Grand Salon on the R-Deck, and the address is 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach CA 90802. For info, call (562) 435-3511. Join us for a lavish and extravagant Sunday brunch, and dance to great Latin music. Conde Nast Traveler named The Queen Mary's Royal Sunday Brunch "The No. 1 hotel brunch in the world." All-you-can-eat buffet tickets are $98. Free parking.

On Tuesday, September 23, 5:30 to 7pm, Manhattan Beach, our trio will play for dancing at the Manhattan Beach Library. The address is 1320 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach CA 90266. For info, call (310) 545-8595. Bring your own chairs or blankets. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us. The event will be outdoors on the patio. Come and dance. Free admission. Advance registration is recommended but not required. To sign up, see library staff, or register online at visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/14271371. Free.

On Friday, September 26, 1:30pm to 3:30pm, Los Angeles, we will once again play for the Latin American Heritage Celebration at Angelus Plaza in DTLA with our quartet. The address is 255 S Hill St, LA 90013. Angelus Plaza is a Senior Living Community, and we'll play outdoors on the 4th floor Promenade rooftop. Enter at the main entrance, take the elevator to the "P" level. Everyone is welcome, not just seniors. Free tamales and drinks. Dancers Laura Canellias and Oscar Ramirez will perform and teach the Latin dance steps. Free.

On Sunday, September 28, 2pm to 4:30pm, Rancho Cucamonga, our Latin jazz trio will play a house concert for the California Jazz Arts Society at the home of Dale & Sue Boatman in Rancho Cucamonga. Complimentary refreshments, wine, soft drinks. Send an email to Dale at Dale175@aol.com for reservations and directions. Seating is limited to 40, so make your reservations today. Suggested donations: Non-members, $20; CalJAS sponsors/patrons/CalJAS artists, free; CalJAS friends/students, $10.

On Sunday, October 12, 4pm to 5:30pm, Westchester, we will play for the Alma Del Barrio 8th Annual Salsa Festival outdoors on the Loyola Marymount University campus, with our 9-piece band. The event runs from 11am to 6pm, and we play from 4:30pm to 5:45pm. The location is Loyola Marymount University, 1 LMU Dr, LA 90045, on the Lawton Plaza. Enjoy dancing to great live Salsa music all day with four bands. Food trucks. Free admission. Free parking.

On Sunday, October 26, 3pm to 5pm, Pasadena, we will return to the Pasadena Senior Center for a Salsa Dance Party. The address is 85 E Holly St, Pasadena CA 91103, right in Old Town Pasadena, next to Memorial Park. For info, call (626) 795-4331. This Salsa Dance Party will be indoors in the Scott Pavilion with our 7-piece band, including vocalist Valerie Peterson. This concert is not just for seniors -- everyone is invited! Take the Gold Line from DTLA to Memorial Park Station, and you're right there. Plenty of seating, and a lovely wood dance floor. Come and dance with us. Free.

MOVED OUTDOORS! Today, Sunday, October 26, 3pm to 5pm, Pasadena Senior Center, this Salsa Dance Party has been moved outdoors.  The address is 85 E Holly St, Pasadena CA 91103, in Old Town Pasadena, (626) 795-4331.  We'll be on the patio with our 7-piece band, including vocalist Valerie Peterson. This concert is not just for seniors -- everyone is invited! Plenty of seating. Come and dance with us. Dress for the weather! Free.

On Sunday, November 30, 7pm to 10pm, Anaheim, we will play with our quartet at the Costa Rica Restaurant. The address is 2500 W Lincoln Ave, Anaheim CA 92801. For info and reservations, call (714) 527-2010. Support us to make this lovely restaurant/dance club our new home in OC! Join us for excellent dining, reasonable prices, and great Latin dancing. Cover charge $15.

Our quartet's performance tonight at the Costa Rica Restaurant in Anaheim has been CANCELED. Our beloved lead singer, Daniel Castillo, has been detained by ICE, an unexpected, disturbing, and frightful situation. Daniel has been in touch with his lawyer, who is upbeat and hopeful.

There are plans in the making for a FUNDRAISER for Daniel this coming Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the Costa Rica Restaurant. I should know more soon, and will send you information in another email. I'll also post the fundraiser on our band's Calendar page:  susiehansen.com/calendar.

I ask for your good thoughts and prayers for Daniels safety and good health, and for his secure return home. I thank you, and I'm deeply grateful for your support.

On Thursday, December 4, 6pm, Anaheim, there will be a fundraiser for Daniel Castillo at the Costa Rica Restaurant. The address is 2500 W Lincoln Ave, Anaheim CA 92801. For info, call (714) 527-2010. Our beloved friend, Daniel Castillo, the lead singer of the Susie Hansen Latin Band, has been detained by ICE. This is an unexpected and frightful situation. Join us Thursday to raise funds for Daniel's legal representation, and support his family in this difficult time. There will be live music, guest artists, and great dancing. The restaurant will provide a light dinner. Suggested donation $15, or more if you can. If you cannot attend, please consider donating to his GoFundMe page: https://gofund.me/c78e60dd0

On Sunday, December 28, 10am to 2pm, Long Beach, our trio will return to play for the Queen Mary Royal Sunday Brunch. The location is the Grand Salon on the R-Deck, and the address is 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach CA 90802. For info, call (562) 435-3511. Join us for a lavish and extravagant Sunday brunch, and dance to great Latin music. Conde Nast Traveler named The Queen Mary's Royal Sunday Brunch "The No. 1 hotel brunch in the world." All-you-can-eat buffet tickets are $98. Join us! Free parking.

On Wednesday, December 31, 7pm to 1am, Marina Del Rey, join us to bring in the New Year 2026 with our quartet at By Your Side Dance Studio. The address is 2929 Washington Blvd, Marina Del Rey CA 90292. For info, call (310) 391-0400. The band plays 9pm to 1am, with Lalo Alfaro substituting for our regular lead singer, Daniel Castillo. There will be professional dance performances by Deborah Perez, Guillermo Ceballos, Laura Canellias and more. Hors d'oeuvres, lots of great dancing, DJ spins ballroom dancing on our breaks. Come celebrate New Year's 2026 with the Susie Hansen Latin Band, and kick in the new year with great Latin dancing! Tickets $200. Purchase tix at byyoursidedancestudio.com/ballroom-dancing-calendar-event-las.