Born in Santurce, PR, raised in Carolina, PR. Started playing since tha age of 4… Professionally at 17, came to NY in ’83, at the age of 24. Earliest bands in PR, San Felipe ’74, Perignon, Tito Allen, Johnny El Bravo, Freddy Kenton, Conjunto Canayón. In addition to being a great pianist, Arturo also is probably the top synthesizer programmer, for Salsa acts such as Marc Anthony’s and Ruben Blades’ band tours. Two sets 11:45pm & 1:30am Music by DJ…

Victor Rolando Baro… Is a seasoned trombonist/band leader based out of NY & NJ. Born in the Dominican Republic March of 1960, he migrated with his parents to New Jersey in 1969. At the age of seven he was loving music, as he started to take formal music lessons at the age of thirteen. He always had a percussive passion and easily picked up the tambura. After attending Barringer High School in Newark he continued his education attending Bronx Community…

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Astoria Salsa Company is a project born out of percussionist Samuel Torres vision to put together a world class ensemble made of New York’s finest and most in demand latin musicians. Covering a wild range of latin American rhythms such as salsa, bolero and champeta played with the intensity of the city of New York. 8:45pm FREE Salsa Dance Lesson w/ Migdalia Santiago LIVE Salsa Band/ Two sets 9:30pm & 11:30 Music by DJ Willie Rivera $10 door cover after…

John Rodríguez Jr. (born 1945), better known as Johnny "Dandy" Rodríguez, is an American bongo player. He was the long-time bongosero for Tito Puente, and also played with Tito Rodríguez, Ray Barretto and Alfredo de la Fe. He belonged to several popular bands of the salsa era such as Tico All-Stars, Fania All-Stars and Típica 73. Rodríguez grew up in El Barrio (Spanish Harlem), New York, being interested in stickball (street baseball), rather than music. Nonetheless, influenced by his father,…

Derek Christopher Suarez is one of the most dynamic blind musicians/singers in New York City. He is of Puerto Rican, Cuban and Guatemalan descent, which adds an eclectic style to all Latin genres with a New York twist. Over the years, he has recorded with several local Latin bands, and has played in Russia, Cuba and the Dominican Republic, among other places. Derek has been featured on bass, piano and vocals in several bands at G&G's, and has become a…

Entre Amigos is an appropriate name for a group of talented Brooklyn born musicians who compliment each other with their versatile playing and giving that extra added attraction to a live show with such energetic solos. 8:45pm FREE Salsa Dance Lesson w/ Migdalia Santiago LIVE Salsa Band/ Two sets 9:30pm & 11:30 Music by DJ Willie Rivera $10 door cover after 9pm Kitchen opens until 12am

Los Hermanos De Leon are the new generation of salsa dura. They both play from the heart and give you that raw authentic in your face sound that will get you on your feet. Anthony and Tito are also known for their soloing and interacting with the audience as they start playing there trombones in the crowd. Two sets 11:45pm & 1:30am Music by DJ J Loco $20 door cover after 10pm Kitchen opens until 1am