Live Bands

Willie Villegas y Entre Amigos event photo

Willie Villegas y Entre Amigos

Thursday April 3rd

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

2025-04-03 20:00:002025-04-03 02:00:00America/New_YorkWillie Villegas y Entre AmigosWillie 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.Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.comAdd to Calendar
Marcano Masacote y su Conjunto Bembé event photo

Marcano Masacote y su Conjunto Bembé

Friday April 4th

Music by DJ J Loco

11:00 PM - 04:00 AM

2025-04-04 23:00:002025-04-04 04:00:00America/New_YorkMarcano Masacote y su Conjunto BembéMusic by DJ J LocoGonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.comAdd to Calendar
Grupo K'ndela event photo

Grupo K'ndela

Saturday April 5th

Music by DJ J Loco

11:00 PM - 04:00 AM

2025-04-05 23:00:002025-04-05 04:00:00America/New_YorkGrupo K'ndelaMusic by DJ J LocoGonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.comAdd to Calendar
Ray Delgado Project event photo

Ray Delgado Project

Sunday April 6th

8:30pm FREE Salsa Dance Lesson w/ Kassandra Hernandez

Ray Delgado was born in NYC and grew up between New York and Puerto Rico. Ray studied music at the East Harlem Music School and took lessons at Boys Harbor Music School. His main instrument are the bongos.

08:00 PM - 02:00 AM

2025-04-06 20:00:002025-04-06 02:00:00America/New_YorkRay Delgado Project8:30pm FREE Salsa Dance Lesson w/ Kassandra HernandezRay Delgado was born in NYC and grew up between New York and Puerto Rico. Ray studied music at the East Harlem Music School and took lessons at Boys Harbor Music School. His main instrument are the bongos.Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.comAdd to Calendar
Willy Torres event photo

Willy Torres

Thursday April 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

2025-04-10 20:00:002025-04-10 02:00:00America/New_YorkWilly TorresWilly 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.Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.comAdd to Calendar
Santiago y la Orquesta event photo

Santiago y la Orquesta

Friday April 11th

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 - 04:00 AM

2025-04-11 23:00:002025-04-11 04:00:00America/New_YorkSantiago y la OrquestaA 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.Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.comAdd to Calendar
Mujer Divina event photo

Mujer Divina

Saturday April 12th

Music by DJ J Loco

11:00 PM - 04:00 AM

2025-04-12 23:00:002025-04-12 04:00:00America/New_YorkMujer DivinaMusic by DJ J LocoGonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.comAdd to Calendar
Sonora Nuyorkina event photo

Sonora Nuyorkina

Sunday April 13th

La Sonora Nuyokina is a contemporary salsa band. Our members are young talented musicians who bring a fresh sound to the latin genres. Our repertoire goes from all time classics to the most popular hits today, to our own original material. The members of La Sonora come from different parts of Latin America and North America: the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Ecuador, as well as the United States. Each musician brings their unique taste, talent, and experience to give La Sonora its vibrant sound.

08:00 PM - 02:00 AM

2025-04-13 20:00:002025-04-13 02:00:00America/New_YorkSonora NuyorkinaLa Sonora Nuyokina is a contemporary salsa band. Our members are young talented musicians who bring a fresh sound to the latin genres. Our repertoire goes from all time classics to the most popular hits today, to our own original material. The members of La Sonora come from different parts of Latin America and North America: the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Ecuador, as well as the United States. Each musician brings their unique taste, talent, and experience to give La Sonora its vibrant sound.Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.comAdd to Calendar
Arturo Ortiz & 7 Con Calle event photo

Arturo Ortiz & 7 Con Calle

Thursday April 17th

8:30pm FREE Salsa Dance Lesson w/ Kassandra Hernandez

Music by DJ J Loco

08:00 PM - 02:00 AM

2025-04-17 20:00:002025-04-17 02:00:00America/New_YorkArturo Ortiz & 7 Con Calle8:30pm FREE Salsa Dance Lesson w/ Kassandra HernandezMusic by DJ J LocoGonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.comAdd to Calendar
Charlie Cajares y Sus Cueros Al Sol event photo

Charlie Cajares y Sus Cueros Al Sol

Saturday April 19th

Music by DJ J Loco

11:00 PM - 04:00 AM

2025-04-19 23:00:002025-04-19 04:00:00America/New_YorkCharlie Cajares y Sus Cueros Al SolMusic by DJ J LocoGonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.comAdd to Calendar
Grupo K'ndela event photo

Grupo K'ndela

Thursday April 24th

Music by DJ J Loco

08:00 PM - 02:00 AM

2025-04-24 20:00:002025-04-24 02:00:00America/New_YorkGrupo K'ndelaMusic by DJ J LocoGonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.comAdd to Calendar
Nelson Rodriguez y el Clan event photo

Nelson Rodriguez y el Clan

Friday April 25th

Nelson Rodriguez is a very talented and versatile singer from Cuba, who is well known around the city, being the leader for Tres Del Solar. Now he join forces with Arturo Ortiz, master pianist, arranger & producer, to create this new ensemble of musicians, expand on the repertoire and possibilities, with the sole purpose of making you dance to great hits from various artists, from beginning to end!! We present you with Nel Rodriguez y el Clan!

11:00 PM -

2025-04-25 23:00:002025-04-25 America/New_YorkNelson Rodriguez y el ClanNelson Rodriguez is a very talented and versatile singer from Cuba, who is well known around the city, being the leader for Tres Del Solar. Now he join forces with Arturo Ortiz, master pianist, arranger & producer, to create this new ensemble of musicians, expand on the repertoire and possibilities, with the sole purpose of making you dance to great hits from various artists, from beginning to end!! We present you with Nel Rodriguez y el Clan!Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.comAdd to Calendar
Alfredo de la Fé event photo

Alfredo de la Fé

Saturday April 26th

Alfredo Manuel De La Fé is a Cuban-born and New York-based violinist who lived in Colombia for more than 16 years and is responsible for transforming the violin into an important sound of Salsa and Latin music. The first solo violinist to perform with a Salsa orchestra, De La Fé has toured the world more than thirty times, appearing in concert and participating in more than one hundred albums by such top-ranked Latin artists as Eddie Palmieri, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, José Alberto "El Canario", Cheo Feliciano, The Fania All-Stars, Santana[2] and Larry Harlow. His second solo album, Alfredo, released in 1979, received a Grammy nomination as "Best Latin album". A child prodigy, Alfredo's father who was a singer (a tenor of opera) in Havana, Cuba and sang on Cuban radio with Bienvenido León and Celia Cruz in the 1940s recognized his son's skills and encouraged his musical talent.

11:00 PM - 04:00 AM

2025-04-26 23:00:002025-04-26 04:00:00America/New_YorkAlfredo de la FéAlfredo Manuel De La Fé is a Cuban-born and New York-based violinist who lived in Colombia for more than 16 years and is responsible for transforming the violin into an important sound of Salsa and Latin music. The first solo violinist to perform with a Salsa orchestra, De La Fé has toured the world more than thirty times, appearing in concert and participating in more than one hundred albums by such top-ranked Latin artists as Eddie Palmieri, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, José Alberto "El Canario", Cheo Feliciano, The Fania All-Stars, Santana[2] and Larry Harlow. His second solo album, Alfredo, released in 1979, received a Grammy nomination as "Best Latin album". A child prodigy, Alfredo's father who was a singer (a tenor of opera) in Havana, Cuba and sang on Cuban radio with Bienvenido León and Celia Cruz in the 1940s recognized his son's skills and encouraged his musical talent.Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.comAdd to Calendar
Los Hermanos De Leon event photo

Los Hermanos De Leon

Thursday May 1st

8:30pm FREE Salsa Dance Lesson w/ Kassandra Hernandez

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.

08:00 PM - 02:00 AM

2025-05-01 20:00:002025-05-01 02:00:00America/New_YorkLos Hermanos De Leon8:30pm FREE Salsa Dance Lesson w/ Kassandra HernandezLos 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.Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.comAdd to Calendar
Grupo Ocho event photo

Grupo Ocho

Friday May 2nd

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.

11:00 PM - 04:00 AM

2025-05-02 23:00:002025-05-02 04:00:00America/New_YorkGrupo OchoGRUPO 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.Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.comAdd to Calendar
Marcano Masacote y su Conjunto Bembé event photo

Marcano Masacote y su Conjunto Bembé

Thursday May 8th

8:30pm FREE Salsa Dance Lesson w/ Kassandra Hernandez

Music by DJ J Loco

08:00 PM - 02:00 AM

2025-05-08 20:00:002025-05-08 02:00:00America/New_YorkMarcano Masacote y su Conjunto Bembé8:30pm FREE Salsa Dance Lesson w/ Kassandra HernandezMusic by DJ J LocoGonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.comAdd to Calendar
La Excelencia event photo

La Excelencia

Friday May 9th

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 - 04:00 AM

2025-05-09 23:00:002025-05-09 04:00:00America/New_YorkLa ExcelenciaLa 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 soundtrackGonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.comAdd to Calendar
La Makina event photo

La Makina

Saturday May 10th

Music by DJ J Loco

11:00 PM - 04:00 AM

2025-05-10 23:00:002025-05-10 04:00:00America/New_YorkLa MakinaMusic by DJ J LocoGonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.comAdd to Calendar
Ray Delgado Project event photo

Ray Delgado Project

Thursday May 15th

8:30pm FREE Salsa Dance Lesson w/ Kassandra

Ray Delgado was born in NYC and grew up between New York and Puerto Rico. Ray studied music at the East Harlem Music School and took lessons at Boys Harbor Music School. His main instrument are the bongos.

08:00 PM - 02:00 AM

2025-05-15 20:00:002025-05-15 02:00:00America/New_YorkRay Delgado Project8:30pm FREE Salsa Dance Lesson w/ KassandraRay Delgado was born in NYC and grew up between New York and Puerto Rico. Ray studied music at the East Harlem Music School and took lessons at Boys Harbor Music School. His main instrument are the bongos.Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.comAdd to Calendar
Santiago y la Orquesta event photo

Santiago y la Orquesta

Friday May 16th

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 - 04:00 AM

2025-05-16 23:00:002025-05-16 04:00:00America/New_YorkSantiago y la OrquestaA 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.Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.comAdd to Calendar
Rumba Nation event photo

Rumba Nation

Thursday May 22nd

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 crowd favorite. Now, he has formed his own band, Rumba Nation, featuring a mixture of fresh new faces and some of the most well-known musicians in New York.

08:00 PM - 02:00 AM

2025-05-22 20:00:002025-05-22 02:00:00America/New_YorkRumba NationDerek 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 crowd favorite. Now, he has formed his own band, Rumba Nation, featuring a mixture of fresh new faces and some of the most well-known musicians in New York.Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.comAdd to Calendar
Arturo Ortiz & 7 Con Calle event photo

Arturo Ortiz & 7 Con Calle

Friday May 23rd

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 - 04:00 AM

2025-05-23 23:00:002025-05-23 04:00:00America/New_YorkArturo Ortiz & 7 Con CalleArturo 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.Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.comAdd to Calendar
Charlie Cajares y Sus Cueros Al Sol event photo

Charlie Cajares y Sus Cueros Al Sol

Thursday May 29th

8:30pm FREE Salsa Dance Lesson w/ Kassandra Hernandez

Music by DJ J Loco

08:00 PM - 02:00 AM

2025-05-29 20:00:002025-05-29 02:00:00America/New_YorkCharlie Cajares y Sus Cueros Al Sol8:30pm FREE Salsa Dance Lesson w/ Kassandra HernandezMusic by DJ J LocoGonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.comAdd to Calendar
Sonora Nuyorkina event photo

Sonora Nuyorkina

Friday May 30th

La Sonora Nuyokina is a contemporary salsa band. Our members are young talented musicians who bring a fresh sound to the latin genres. Our repertoire goes from all time classics to the most popular hits today, to our own original material. The members of La Sonora come from different parts of Latin America and North America: the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Ecuador, as well as the United States. Each musician brings their unique taste, talent, and experience to give La Sonora its vibrant sound.

11:00 PM - 04:00 AM

2025-05-30 23:00:002025-05-30 04:00:00America/New_YorkSonora NuyorkinaLa Sonora Nuyokina is a contemporary salsa band. Our members are young talented musicians who bring a fresh sound to the latin genres. Our repertoire goes from all time classics to the most popular hits today, to our own original material. The members of La Sonora come from different parts of Latin America and North America: the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Ecuador, as well as the United States. Each musician brings their unique taste, talent, and experience to give La Sonora its vibrant sound.Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.comAdd to Calendar
Victor Baro y Su Orquesta event photo

Victor Baro y Su Orquesta

Saturday May 31st

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

2025-05-31 23:00:002025-05-31 04:00:00America/New_YorkVictor Baro y Su OrquestaBorn 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.Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.comAdd to Calendar
Rafaelito's Pal Monte event photo

Rafaelito's Pal Monte

Sunday June 1st

8:30pm FREE Salsa Dance Lesson w/ Kassandra Hernandez

Music by DJ J Loco

08:00 PM - 02:00 AM

2025-06-01 20:00:002025-06-01 02:00:00America/New_YorkRafaelito's Pal Monte8:30pm FREE Salsa Dance Lesson w/ Kassandra HernandezMusic by DJ J LocoGonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.comAdd to Calendar