Live Bands
Sebastian Natal
Thursday September 19th
Sebastian Natal is an Uruguayan born multi-genre multi-instrumentalist, seasoned performer and music producer. He is proficient in piano, bass, percussion, trumpet, trombone and vocals across a range of genres including salsa, samba, tango, Afro-Peruvian music, Cuban timba, Latin Jazz, candombe, Argentine Folklore and son. Sebastian’s vast range of talents have landed him many opportunities all over the world, touring with and playing alongside a range of artists including English rockstar Eric Clapton, the incredible Camila Cabello, the jazz trombonist Conrad Herwig, Uruguayan music group Sonora Borinquen and many more across a range of countries including Argentina, Europe, Uruguay, Asia, Latin America and North America. He gained substantial commercial success, producing albums with the 5 times Grammy Award winning Willy Torres. Currently, he is the bassist of the Pedrito Martinez Group, who were nominated for Grammy and Latin Grammy a couple times.
08:00 PM - 02:00 AM
Rafaelito y su Tumbao
Friday September 20th
Rafaelito y su Tumbao is a Latin Salsa Band, an Orchester conveying the temperament, fever, and terrific rhythm of Latin America during each performance. That is a project of Rafael Pareja. After having performed on Latin, Jazz and Salsa stages for many years, the Peruvian decided to found their own Salsa band which refers to the old structure of the New York Salsa style and deals with the Cuban and afro-Antillean music as well as expressions of the Latin American music having origin in the Cuban music. The Latin band consists of young and experienced musicians whose characteristics are to combine a powerful part of the passion and successful interplay which leads to a compact and clear sound.
11:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Ricky Rosa y Sus Espinas
Sunday September 22nd
8pm | Free Salsa Dance Lesson w/ Bruno
Music by DJ Kenny
08:00 PM - 02:00 AM
Victor Baro y Su Orquesta
Thursday September 26th
Born in the Dominican Republic in March of 1960, Victor Baro migrated with his parents to New Jersey in 1969. At the age of seven he started to take formal music lessons. After attending Barringer High School in Newark he continued his education attending Bronx Community City College. While attending school he received an offer to play with Los Nietos de`l Ray, Tito Allen and Adalberto Santiago which catapulted Victor’s career, enabling him to tour with Frankie Ruiz and Willie Colon.
08:00 PM - 02:00 AM
Santiago y la Orquesta
Friday September 27th
A Colombian style Salsa band, Santiago Moyano is a third generation of singers in his family and fronting one of the best live Salsa performances currently in NYC.
11:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Grupo K'ndela
Saturday September 28th
Music by DJ J Loco
11:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Marcano Masacote y su Conjunto Bembé
Sunday September 29th
FREE Salsa Dance Lesson w/ Bruno@8pm
Music by DJ John John
08:00 PM - 01:00 AM
Los Hermanos De Leon
Friday October 4th
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.
11:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Arturo Ortiz & 7 Con Calle
Saturday October 5th
Arturo Ortiz was 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.
11:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Charlie Cajares y Sus Cueros Al Sol
Sunday October 6th
8pm | FREE Salsa Dance Lesson w/ Bruno
Music by Dj Kenny & DJ J Loco
FREE ADMISSION ON SUNDAYS
08:00 PM - 02:00 AM
Willy Torres
Thursday October 10th
Willy is a multi instrumentalist, arranger, composer, producer that has toured the world and or recorded with artist like: Ricky Martin, Alexander Pires, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Victor Manuelle, Christian Castro, Victor Manuelle, Spanish Harlem Orchestra and his own projects Willy Torres Salsa Project and The Willy Torres Orchestra to name a mild few in his 30 year career.
08:00 PM - 02:00 AM
Grupo Ocho
Friday October 11th
GRUPO OCHO – Their sound is huge, versatile and surely irresistible to your dancing shoes. Come see for yourself why they have taken this City by storm and have quickly become a crowd favorite embellishing our dancing floor with multiple music genres like Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue and Bachata. This sensational band is comprised of some of the best musical talent in New York City. Grupo Ocho is headed and directed by renowned Pianist, Arturo Ortiz, who has worked with some of the top artists in the Salsa genre such as Marc Anthony and Ruben Blades, just to name a few. The band features Puerto Rican Recording Artist, Luisito Rentas, as their lead singer. Born in the small town of Juana Diaz, Luisito began his music journey by the age of five when he became the lead singer for popular local group La Rondallita Juanadina as they went on to perform and entertain crowds all over the island for several years. Lusito later moved to New York City and worked with many of the top-tier salsa bands, including writing and recording several songs for folk-music artists and also recording an instrumental Album with renowned Fania All Stars’ Legend, Yomo Toro. GRUPO OCHO – Puerto Rico in the House!
11:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Rafaelito y su Tumbao
Saturday October 12th
Rafaelito y su Tumbao is a Latin Salsa Band, an Orchester conveying the temperament, fever, and terrific rhythm of Latin America during each performance. That is a project of Rafael Pareja. After having performed on Latin, Jazz and Salsa stages for many years, the Peruvian decided to found their own Salsa band which refers to the old structure of the New York Salsa style and deals with the Cuban and afro-Antillean music as well as expressions of the Latin American music having origin in the Cuban music. The Latin band consists of young and experienced musicians whose characteristics are to combine a powerful part of the passion and successful interplay which leads to a compact and clear sound.
11:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Sebastian Natal
Thursday October 17th
8:30pm | FREE Salsa Dance Lesson w/ Bruno
Music by DJ J Loco
Sebastian Natal is an Uruguayan born multi-genre multi-instrumentalist, seasoned performer and music producer. He is proficient in piano, bass, percussion, trumpet, trombone and vocals across a range of genres including salsa, samba, tango, Afro-Peruvian music, Cuban timba, Latin Jazz, candombe, Argentine Folklore and son. Sebastian’s vast range of talents have landed him many opportunities all over the world, touring with and playing alongside a range of artists including English rockstar Eric Clapton, the incredible Camila Cabello, the jazz trombonist Conrad Herwig, Uruguayan music group Sonora Borinquen and many more across a range of countries including Argentina, Europe, Uruguay, Asia, Latin America and North America. He gained substantial commercial success, producing albums with the 5 times Grammy Award winning Willy Torres. Currently, he is the bassist of the Pedrito Martinez Group, who were nominated for Grammy and Latin Grammy a couple times.
09:00 PM - 02:00 AM
Marcano Masacote y su Conjunto Bembé
Sunday October 20th
Music by DJ Kenny & DJ J Loco
08:00 PM - 01:00 AM
La Makina
Thursday October 24th
8:30pm | FREE Salsa Dance Lesson w/ Bruno
Music by DJ J Loco
08:00 PM - 02:00 AM
Grupo K'ndela
Friday October 25th
Music by DJ J Loco
11:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Arturo Ortiz & 7 Con Calle
Saturday October 26th
Arturo Ortiz was 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.
11:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Rafaelito's Pal Monte
Sunday October 27th
8pm | FREE Salsa Dance Lesson w/ Bruno
Music by DJ Kenny & DJ J Loco
08:00 PM - 01:00 AM
Sebastian Natal
Friday November 8th
Sebastian Natal is an Uruguayan born multi-genre multi-instrumentalist, seasoned performer and music producer. He is proficient in piano, bass, percussion, trumpet, trombone and vocals across a range of genres including salsa, samba, tango, Afro-Peruvian music, Cuban timba, Latin Jazz, candombe, Argentine Folklore and son. Sebastian’s vast range of talents have landed him many opportunities all over the world, touring with and playing alongside a range of artists including English rockstar Eric Clapton, the incredible Camila Cabello, the jazz trombonist Conrad Herwig, Uruguayan music group Sonora Borinquen and many more across a range of countries including Argentina, Europe, Uruguay, Asia, Latin America and North America. He gained substantial commercial success, producing albums with the 5 times Grammy Award winning Willy Torres. Currently, he is the bassist of the Pedrito Martinez Group, who were nominated for Grammy and Latin Grammy a couple times.
11:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Arturo Ortiz & 7 Con Calle
Saturday November 9th
Arturo Ortiz was 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.
11:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Marcano Masacote y su Conjunto Bembé
Sunday November 10th
DJ Kenny & DJ J Loco
08:00 PM - 01:00 AM
Willy Torres
Friday November 15th
Willy is a multi instrumentalist, arranger, composer, producer that has toured the world and or recorded with artist like: Ricky Martin, Alexander Pires, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Victor Manuelle, Christian Castro, Victor Manuelle, Spanish Harlem Orchestra and his own projects Willy Torres Salsa Project and The Willy Torres Orchestra to name a mild few in his 30 year career.
11:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Ricky Rosa y Sus Espinas
Sunday November 17th
8pm | FREE Salsa Dance Lesson w/ Bruno
Music by DJ Kenny & DJ J Loco
08:00 PM - 01:00 AM
Ray Delgado Project
Thursday November 21st
8:30pm | FREE Salsa Dance Lesson w/ Bruno
Music by DJ J Loco
08:00 PM - 02:00 AM
Los Hermanos De Leon
Friday November 22nd
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.
11:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Grupo K'ndela
Saturday November 23rd
Music by DJ J Loco
11:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Charlie Cajares y Sus Cueros Al Sol
Sunday November 24th
8pm | FREE Salsa Dance Lesson w/Bruno
Music by DJ Kenny & DJ J Loco
08:00 PM - 02:00 AM
Willie Villegas y Entre Amigos
Friday November 29th
Willie Villegas y Entre Amigos are the primary source for the Classic Salsero who's looking for a “Blast from the Past” sound that was popular in the decades of the 60’s, 70’s & early 80’s. Entre Amigos are a two trombone-led Salsa band based in Brooklyn, NY, presided over by the formidable figure of Willie Villegas who is no newcomer to the worldwide Salsa scene, Willie has played with such luminaries as 10x Grammy award winner and NEA Jazz master Eddie Palmieri, the legendary “Rey de la Pachanga” Joe Quijano and the Iconic Joe Cuba Sextet as well as Salsa legends Frankie Ruiz, Lalo Rodríguez, Paquito Guzmán and “The King of the Mambo” Tito Puente.
11:00 PM - 03:00 AM
La Makina
Saturday November 30th
Music by DJ J Loco
11:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Willy Torres
Friday December 6th
Willy is a multi instrumentalist, arranger, composer, producer that has toured the world and or recorded with artist like: Ricky Martin, Alexander Pires, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Victor Manuelle, Christian Castro, Victor Manuelle, Spanish Harlem Orchestra and his own projects Willy Torres Salsa Project and The Willy Torres Orchestra to name a mild few in his 30 year career.
11:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Rafaelito's Pal Monte
Sunday December 8th
8pm | FREE Salsa Dance Lesson w/ Bruno
Music by DJ Kenny & DJ J Loco
08:00 PM - 01:00 AM
Arturo Ortiz & 7 Con Calle
Thursday December 12th
Arturo Ortiz was 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.
08:00 PM - 02:00 AM
Sebastian Natal
Friday December 13th
Sebastian Natal is an Uruguayan born multi-genre multi-instrumentalist, seasoned performer and music producer. He is proficient in piano, bass, percussion, trumpet, trombone and vocals across a range of genres including salsa, samba, tango, Afro-Peruvian music, Cuban timba, Latin Jazz, candombe, Argentine Folklore and son. Sebastian’s vast range of talents have landed him many opportunities all over the world, touring with and playing alongside a range of artists including English rockstar Eric Clapton, the incredible Camila Cabello, the jazz trombonist Conrad Herwig, Uruguayan music group Sonora Borinquen and many more across a range of countries including Argentina, Europe, Uruguay, Asia, Latin America and North America. He gained substantial commercial success, producing albums with the 5 times Grammy Award winning Willy Torres. Currently, he is the bassist of the Pedrito Martinez Group, who were nominated for Grammy and Latin Grammy a couple times.
11:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Victor Baro y Su Orquesta
Saturday December 14th
Music by DJ J Loco
Born in the Dominican Republic in March of 1960, Victor Baro migrated with his parents to New Jersey in 1969. At the age of seven he started to take formal music lessons. After attending Barringer High School in Newark he continued his education attending Bronx Community City College. While attending school he received an offer to play with Los Nietos de`l Ray, Tito Allen and Adalberto Santiago which catapulted Victor’s career, enabling him to tour with Frankie Ruiz and Willie Colon.
11:00 PM - 04:00 AM
Ray Delgado Project
Sunday December 15th
8pm | FREE Salsa Dance Lesson w/ Bruno
Music by DJ Kenny & DJ J Loco
08:00 PM - 01:00 AM
Rafaelito y su Tumbao
Thursday December 19th
8:30pm | FREE Salsa Dance Lesson w/ Bruno
Music by DJ J Loco
Rafaelito y su Tumbao is a Latin Salsa Band, an Orchester conveying the temperament, fever, and terrific rhythm of Latin America during each performance. That is a project of Rafael Pareja. After having performed on Latin, Jazz and Salsa stages for many years, the Peruvian decided to found their own Salsa band which refers to the old structure of the New York Salsa style and deals with the Cuban and afro-Antillean music as well as expressions of the Latin American music having origin in the Cuban music. The Latin band consists of young and experienced musicians whose characteristics are to combine a powerful part of the passion and successful interplay which leads to a compact and clear sound.
08:00 PM - 02:00 AM
La Excelencia
Friday December 20th
La Excelencia’s in-your-face sound and energetic, live performances reach outside of the salsa norm, and have propelled the band to main stream audiences and venues. Inspired by the salsa sounds of the 70’s and the sociopolitical landscape of today, La Excelencia is an award-winning band from New York City that combines traditional salsa elements with a modern and unapologetic sound. Their music invigorates social mindedness amidst a powerful and danceable soundtrack
11:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Grupo Ocho
Saturday December 21st
GRUPO OCHO – Their sound is huge, versatile and surely irresistible to your dancing shoes. Come see for yourself why they have taken this City by storm and have quickly become a crowd favorite embellishing our dancing floor with multiple music genres like Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue and Bachata. This sensational band is comprised of some of the best musical talent in New York City. Grupo Ocho is headed and directed by renowned Pianist, Arturo Ortiz, who has worked with some of the top artists in the Salsa genre such as Marc Anthony and Ruben Blades, just to name a few. The band features Puerto Rican Recording Artist, Luisito Rentas, as their lead singer. Born in the small town of Juana Diaz, Luisito began his music journey by the age of five when he became the lead singer for popular local group La Rondallita Juanadina as they went on to perform and entertain crowds all over the island for several years. Lusito later moved to New York City and worked with many of the top-tier salsa bands, including writing and recording several songs for folk-music artists and also recording an instrumental Album with renowned Fania All Stars’ Legend, Yomo Toro. GRUPO OCHO – Puerto Rico in the House!
11:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Grupo K'ndela
Friday January 10th
Music by DJ J Loco
11:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Willie Villegas y Entre Amigos
Thursday January 16th
8:30pm FREE Salsa Dance Lesson w/ Bruno
Music by DJ J Loco
Willie Villegas y Entre Amigos are the primary source for the Classic Salsero who's looking for a “Blast from the Past” sound that was popular in the decades of the 60’s, 70’s & early 80’s. Entre Amigos are a two trombone-led Salsa band based in Brooklyn, NY, presided over by the formidable figure of Willie Villegas who is no newcomer to the worldwide Salsa scene, Willie has played with such luminaries as 10x Grammy award winner and NEA Jazz master Eddie Palmieri, the legendary “Rey de la Pachanga” Joe Quijano and the Iconic Joe Cuba Sextet as well as Salsa legends Frankie Ruiz, Lalo Rodríguez, Paquito Guzmán and “The King of the Mambo” Tito Puente.
08:00 PM - 02:00 AM
La Excelencia
Friday January 17th
La Excelencia’s in-your-face sound and energetic, live performances reach outside of the salsa norm, and have propelled the band to main stream audiences and venues. Inspired by the salsa sounds of the 70’s and the sociopolitical landscape of today, La Excelencia is an award-winning band from New York City that combines traditional salsa elements with a modern and unapologetic sound. Their music invigorates social mindedness amidst a powerful and danceable soundtrack
11:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Sebastian Natal
Saturday January 18th
Sebastian Natal is an Uruguayan born multi-genre multi-instrumentalist, seasoned performer and music producer. He is proficient in piano, bass, percussion, trumpet, trombone and vocals across a range of genres including salsa, samba, tango, Afro-Peruvian music, Cuban timba, Latin Jazz, candombe, Argentine Folklore and son. Sebastian’s vast range of talents have landed him many opportunities all over the world, touring with and playing alongside a range of artists including English rockstar Eric Clapton, the incredible Camila Cabello, the jazz trombonist Conrad Herwig, Uruguayan music group Sonora Borinquen and many more across a range of countries including Argentina, Europe, Uruguay, Asia, Latin America and North America. He gained substantial commercial success, producing albums with the 5 times Grammy Award winning Willy Torres. Currently, he is the bassist of the Pedrito Martinez Group, who were nominated for Grammy and Latin Grammy a couple times.
11:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Charlie Cajares y Sus Cueros Al Sol
Sunday January 19th
8pm | FREE Salsa Dance Lesson w/ Bruno
Music by DJ Kenny & DJ J Loco
FREE ADMISSION ON SUNDAYS
08:00 PM - 02:00 AM
Arturo Ortiz & 7 Con Calle
Thursday January 23rd
8:30pm | FREE Salsa Dance Lesson w/ Bruno
Music by DJ J Loco
Arturo Ortiz was 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.
08:00 PM - 02:00 AM
Rafaelito y su Tumbao
Friday January 24th
Rafaelito y su Tumbao is a Latin Salsa Band, an Orchester conveying the temperament, fever, and terrific rhythm of Latin America during each performance. That is a project of Rafael Pareja. After having performed on Latin, Jazz and Salsa stages for many years, the Peruvian decided to found their own Salsa band which refers to the old structure of the New York Salsa style and deals with the Cuban and afro-Antillean music as well as expressions of the Latin American music having origin in the Cuban music. The Latin band consists of young and experienced musicians whose characteristics are to combine a powerful part of the passion and successful interplay which leads to a compact and clear sound.
11:00 PM - 03:00 AM
La Makina
Saturday January 25th
DJ J Loco
11:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Marcano Masacote y su Conjunto Bembé
Sunday January 26th
8pm | FREE Salsa Dance Lesson w/ Bruno
Music by DJ Kenny & DJ J Loco
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Los Hermanos De Leon
Friday January 31st
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.
11:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Grupo Ocho
Saturday February 1st
GRUPO OCHO – Their sound is huge, versatile and surely irresistible to your dancing shoes. Come see for yourself why they have taken this City by storm and have quickly become a crowd favorite embellishing our dancing floor with multiple music genres like Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue and Bachata. This sensational band is comprised of some of the best musical talent in New York City. Grupo Ocho is headed and directed by renowned Pianist, Arturo Ortiz, who has worked with some of the top artists in the Salsa genre such as Marc Anthony and Ruben Blades, just to name a few. The band features Puerto Rican Recording Artist, Luisito Rentas, as their lead singer. Born in the small town of Juana Diaz, Luisito began his music journey by the age of five when he became the lead singer for popular local group La Rondallita Juanadina as they went on to perform and entertain crowds all over the island for several years. Lusito later moved to New York City and worked with many of the top-tier salsa bands, including writing and recording several songs for folk-music artists and also recording an instrumental Album with renowned Fania All Stars’ Legend, Yomo Toro. GRUPO OCHO – Puerto Rico in the House!
08:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Rafaelito's Pal Monte
Sunday February 9th
8pm | FREE Salsa Dance Lesson w/ Bruno
Music by DJ Kenny & DJ J Loco
08:00 PM - 01:00 AM
Charlie Cajares y Sus Cueros Al Sol
Sunday February 16th
8pm | FREE Salsa Dance Lesson w/ Bruno
Music by DJ Kenny & DJ J Loco
FREE ADMISSION ON SUNDAYS
08:00 PM - 02:00 AM
Marcano Masacote y su Conjunto Bembé
Sunday February 23rd
8pm FREE Salsa Dance lesson w/Bruno
Music by DJ Kenny & DJ J Loco