El Gran Combo
El Gran Combo Returns to Detroit! Sort of...
Posted September 29th, 2007 by Geo-
There's something about El Gran Combo that makes them not only the biggest band in Puerto Rico, but the also the most elusive band in Detroit. As I headed down to Club International in Mexican Town, my thoughts were largely centered on questions:
- Would there be room to dance?
- Would the salseros come out to support the band in a somewhat remote location from the usual salsa spots?
Prabal's Cinco De Mayo Playlist
Posted May 5th, 2008 by Prabal
I wanted to post a play list I created on the occasion of Cinco De Mayo. My play list starts out with Andy Montanez whose songs I just started listening this past week and wow is he great singer. Then I found that he was the lead singer in El Gran Combo – go figure!
Happy Cinco De Mayo to all of you!
- In (1) Caso Fabricado, I found the trumpet and piano combination awesome.
- In (2) Casi Te Envido I liked the beginning vocal solo transition into the main song – very danceable after that transition (for the shine-challenged me!).
- Then the three songs from El Gran Combo are all of my the favorites from that group.
Happy Cinco De Mayo to all of you!
Salsa En Blanco 2008 -- Cleveland Memorial Day Weekend
Posted May 22nd, 2008 by Geo-
Its going to be hot in the Flats at Club Silk in Cleveland as Salsa En Blanco lights up the water front with the 2nd annual salsa extravaganza every year honoring a different Salsa Legend. This year the organizers LatinoCleveland.com honor El Gran Combo - the Puerto Rican super group.
This is an all white affair for guys and girls. Since Monday is Memorial Day, meaning no work on Monday and there is no Sangria salsa night on Sunday, this is the perfect opportunity to head east for a night of dancing. As well as Detroits own 13 piece orchestra - Grupo Salvaje, they will feature DJ Israel and a performance by Saoco de Mambo.
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This is an all white affair for guys and girls. Since Monday is Memorial Day, meaning no work on Monday and there is no Sangria salsa night on Sunday, this is the perfect opportunity to head east for a night of dancing. As well as Detroits own 13 piece orchestra - Grupo Salvaje, they will feature DJ Israel and a performance by Saoco de Mambo.
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- Sunday May 25th, 2008
- 9:30 PM
- Tickets $10
- White Attire Required
- 21 and over
El Gran Combo at Club International Sept. 28th
Posted September 26th, 2007 by Geo-El Gran Combo Returns!
Puerto Rico's biggest band, El Gran Combo returns to Detroit for a night of music at Club International in the heart of Mexico Town. Last here in February 2006, El Gran combo is one of the premier salsa bands on the planet and this is a must see concert.
When:
- Friday September 28th, 8:00pm
- Advance Tickets $45
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Club International
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6060 W Fort Street, Detroit MI
- Parking will be tough so get there early!!



