Combo Tropical

If I hear the music, I'm gonna dance!

Posted October 30th, 2008 by Geo-
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Live from Detroit!

Did we dance or DID WE DANCE? Super Salsa Weekend had more than a lot of music, dancing, workshops and performances: it had a heart and it had soul. A bit of a dream come true, a bit of a mountain to climb. This was the biggest event YA has ever attempted and we are proud to say that Detroit really showed that it is a salsa city. Many months of saving the proceeds from all the other socials allowed us to invite some of the biggest names in salsa, two bands and 600 of our best friends to to make it a weekend to remember.

 

 

 


Nellie watching the table at the workshops

In the beginning this was just going to be another weekend with some out of town instructors, but little by little it began to grow and take on a life of its own. Conversations led to plans and plans led to actions. Once we added a few more instructors, then we added a band, then we needed more workshops to afford the band, then we needed another night to afford the workshops... Pretty soon we had more instructors, more bands, a healthy cup of excitement with a bowl of fear... Two days and nights? Could our scene support that? Were we out of our minds?

 

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2008 October YA Salsa Social Bands Profile

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Grupo Escobar
Grupo Escobar is one of Detroits hottest latin bands and a favorite with Salseros. Playing their own distinctive form of Cuban Salsa infused with many other styles including Jazz, Blues, Middle Eastern and tropical rhythms, this 11 piece band is known for their engaging high energy performances. Lead singer and director Steve Jarosz and his band (several of whom are top dancers in their own right) offer one of the most unique and fun dance experiences and are guaranteed to impress with their musicality, versatility and the joy they bring to the music.

Check out their myspace page at at www.myspace.com/grupoescobar


Grupo Escobar at Sangria in Royal Oak


Combo Tropical
Salsa just doesn’t get any better when it’s RAW and this is what this band is all about. Although the band is newly formed, its players are not new to Salsa. Each member brings in years of musical background, experience and attitude. And when they decided to form this new group, it didn’t take them long to feel each other out and discover their true calling…… Salsa for dancers!

This band consists of the usual elements of any Latin Band. Starting with Freddie Aponte on the Timbales, Ignacio Miranda on the Bass, Reinaldo Santiago on the Congas/Bongos, and Bertin on the Vocal, but the real treat of this band is none other than Lorain Ohio’s best kept secret Orlando “El Mostro” Santiago playing the Cuatro.

El Mostro is no stranger to the musicians of El Gran Combo, Sonora Poncena, Yomo Toro, Richie Ray, to name a few. His genius talent on the Cuatro has been recognized by many musicians worldwide, and still surprises many when he shares the stage with so many recognize artists. But lately his passion has been watching the dancers simply take pleasure listening to his solos and taking aim on the dance floor. You will be surprise to know that Hard Salsa comes from Hard players. Combo Tropical will cater to those Hard needs.

Combo Tropical Live @ Touch 10-18-08
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