Gilberto Santarosa @ Music Hall
Posted February 16th, 2008 by Geo-
Check back for more information on Gilberto Santarosa and more updates on the afterparty.
Salsa Romantica star Gilberto Santarosa will follow the most romantic day - Valentines day, with the hottest musical night in Detroit. Music Hall in Detroit is opening up their stage and their dance floor for the first big salsa concert of 2008. Santa Rosa is A sonero -- an improvising salsa singer. He is known for his exceptional interpretation of ‘salsa romantica’ as well as a great singer of the “tropical” style of music.
Afterwards, the spacious and elegant Jazz Cafe will be open for an afterparty with the music of Grupo Escobar. For those going to Chicago, this is a missed opportunity, but what can you do? For those not going to Chicago -- this is without a doubt the place to be.
Afterwards, the spacious and elegant Jazz Cafe will be open for an afterparty with the music of Grupo Escobar. For those going to Chicago, this is a missed opportunity, but what can you do? For those not going to Chicago -- this is without a doubt the place to be.
- When:7:30 PM Feb. 17th, 2008
- Where: Music Hall
- Cost: $30-$72
Detroit, MI 48226
This concert has just been announced so the Music Hall and Ticket Master websites still have top notch seats available...
For tickets through Ticket Master click here...
Tickets are also available at the Music Hall box office -- with no service charge.
More information
To visit the official Gilberto Santarosa website click here...Check back for more information on Gilberto Santarosa and more updates on the afterparty.
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Pre Party and After Party
There will also be a pre-party and after party at the Jazz cafe which is attached to the Music Hall. Music by DJ Sabor and DJ XS
Updates on Gilberto Santarosa & Sangria
The pre-party with DJ Sabor and DJ XS will start at 6:30 PM and the concert starts between 7:30 and 8:00. The after party with Grupo Escobar is free. Sangria is not having salsa tonight.
Geo-
When is the afterparty?
I can't make it to the concernt - at least not near the time it starts. I'd love to get down there for the afterparty though. What time do you think it will start?
Awesome Show
I loved every minute of it. I just wish there was more room to dance!
Trumpet Lady
Yeah it was weird being at a salsa concert and not having a huge space to dance but it was still a good show. People were dancing anyway. The Music Hall security didn't seemed baffeled by all the people dancing in the isles.
One of the coolest parts of the show was when the only female backup singer stepped up to the main mic and did a trumpet solo. She was awesome! While she was up there, Gilberto took her spot and sang backup with the other backup singers. I thought that was pretty cool too.
During the last song of the night Elaine of TDS got oup there and danced a quick salsa with Gilberto while he was still singing. That opened the floodgates for other ladies to do the same thing. Gilberto was singing and dancing salsa with at least 5 ladies. he was doing it all that night :)
Energizing
By the third song the audience got in the groove and you could feel the energy of the music and dance. Gilberto, the back up singers, & musicians were true performers. Gilberto had some pretty smooth dance steps. Cameras were flashing, hands clapping a clave, and the audience joined in song for one romantic melody. When the ladies next to us got up to take some pics we danced in the aisle. So as not to block anyone's view we sat down when they returned even though it killed me not to dance. A very sweet usher came down and discreetly told me that "they" didn't want us up dancing in the middle aisle. So I met up with salseros and danced in the back by the sound booth. It was hotter than blazes which didn't stop us. By the middle of the concert people were dancing wherever there was enough room. The ushers, sound crew, & other staff got caught up in the excitement. I saw a few join in for a salsa or two. By the time I returned to my seat others around me were dancing in the aisle so I joined them only to be cheered on by the gentleman behide me. His lady friend gave me the nod of approval.
The energy continued as dancers filled the dance floor, landings, lobby, & entranceways. They even opened the doors to cool us off. It was great to reconnect with former dance partners.
Except for being furniture challenged I had a great time.It could only happen to me! The perspiration on my arm attracted the arm rest which stuck to me and repeatedly fell off. Seriously, I wasn't trying to remove it as memorabilia with the seat & row number embelishment. Witnesses know I replaced it before I left. Exhaustion from dancing & enjoying the music were enough of a reminder for me of a night well spent.
Sharon