EVERY WEEK  ................  Mariachis  .  Latin Jazz  . 

WED
.  ED FAST & CONGA BOP Firebox Restaurant, 539 Broad St. Htfd. 860-246-1222. 8-11PM

 

FRI.   LOS TROVADORES DE AMERICA mariachis . Zavala's . 1 State St.  New London.  5-8PM
 

FRI/SAT. 
LOS MARIACHIS LIVE! with TITO ORTIZ 
. Los Mariachis Restaurant . 105  No. Colony  . Wallingford . 6-9PM . 203-265-1838 .

SUN.  LOS TROVADORES DE AMERICA mariachis . 
Puerto Vallarta . Berlin Tnpk . Newington . 860-667-8080. 5-8PM .
SUN.  LOS EMPERADORES DE PUEBLA
mariachis .
Puerto Vallarta . Rt. 44 . Avon . 5-8PM. 860-675-1999 .

Sun, Jul. 5 2009 3:00 PM
DAVID GONZALEZ LATIN JAZZ EXPERIENCE featuring RAY GONZALEZ, AHMED GONZALEZ & LUMMIE SPAN
Pope Park - Free Concert
Hartford,, CT
860-547-1426 x 7413
Sat, Jul. 4 2009 Doors open at 8:00 PM
CONCEPTO LATINO salsa.bachata.merengue.cumbia
Passion Nightclub
145 Newfield Ave, Hartford, CT
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Sat, Jul. 4 2009 10:30 PM
KARIBE MAMBO salsa
Azucar Restaurant - Live Salsa Saturdays
464 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-5800
Happy Fourth of July! Independence Day! Freedom to listen to live Latin music. $5.00 cover.
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Fri, Jul. 3 2009 7:30 PM
DULCE SANTANA ENSEMBLE latin jazz
Braza Restaurant - Churrascaria Braza
488 Farmington Ave, Hartford, CT
860-882-1839
Fireworks this Friday at Braza's with DULCE! No cover.
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Fri, Jul. 3 2009 10:00 PM
VINNY & RAY salsa
Club Sixx at Sixx Restaurant
2536 East Main Street, Bridgeport, CT
203-543-2070
Live Salsa with CTs own Vinny and Ray. July 3rd and every 1st Friday of the month. Newly refinished wood dance floor, free parking. $10.00 cover(active duty military in uniform FREE)
Fri, Jul. 3 2009 7:30 PM
SABOR A TIMBA latin jazz
Azucar Restaurant - Live Music Friday
494 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-5800
7:30-10:30pm VICTOR "PAPO" STERLING & RENE GONZALEZ invite you to the Patio Party every Friday. No cover.
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Thu, Jul. 2 2009 6:00 PM
TIERRA MESTIZA music of latin america
Butler - McCook House & Garden
396 Main Street, Hartford, CT
860-522-1806
CARLOS HERNANDEZ CHAVEZ & TIERRA MESTIZA invite you to bring a lawn chair & picnic basket. Rain or shine. Free concert.
Thu, Jul. 2 2009 6:30 PM
Latin Music OPEN-MIC @ La Casona Restaurant
Hosts: David Giardina & Carlos Hernandez Chavez - Bring your instruments! Voice!
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-9929
Guest hosts: EDWIN VELEZ & JOE DIAZ. No cover.
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Wed, Jul. 1 2009 8:00 PM
ED FAST & CONGA BOP latin jazz
Firebox Restaurant - Live Jazz Wednesdays
539 Broad Street, Hartford, CT
860-246-1222
8-11pm No cover.
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Sun, Jun. 28 2009 11:00 AM
GOZA LATIN & BRAZILIAN JAZZ
Tapas Bloomfield
864 Cottage Grove Road, Bloomfield, CT
860-882-0756
11am-2pm. Sunday Brunch.
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Sun, Jun. 28 2009 4:00 PM
ARRAU CHAMBER ENSEMBLE
Immanuel Church - Sunday Concert
10 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT
(860)490-2755
Artistic Director, Gonzalo Cortés, flute Jessica Heller, viola Yayra Matyakubova, violin Mauricio Betanzo, 'cello & Gabriel Löfvall on piano performing works by Mozart, Schumann, Dohnanyi, Devienne, Balakrishnan and more! This concert is FREE to the public and made possible thanks to the generous support of the Evelyn Preston Memorial Trust Fund, Bank of America, Trustee and the City of Hartford.
Sat, Jun. 27 2009 10:30 PM
SON 7 salsa
Azucar Restaurant - Live Salsa Saturdays
494 Franklin Ave. Hartford, CT
860-296-5800
Live Salsa bands every Saturday in Hartford's Entertainment District. $5.00 cover.
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Sat, Jun. 27 2009 9:00 PM
INFINITANGO QUARTET
Celebrations Unlimited Dance Hall
161 Woodford Ave. Unit #58, Plainville, CT
860-841-4287 or 860-793-9800
9pm-1am. HARTS, Hartford Argentine Tango Society presents, Live Music Milonga with InfiniTANGO. $20 admisssion.
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Sat, Jun. 27 2009 2:00 PM Doors open at 1:30 PM
VAL RAMOS FLAMENCO QUINTET
Hartford Public Libriary - Main Branch
500 Main Street, Downtown Hartford, CT
860-695-6295
The Val Ramos Flamenco Quintet performs contemporary and traditional Flamenco music, featuring VAL RAMOS and JOSE RAMON RAMOS on guitars, GONZALO CORTES on flute, RENE GONZALEZ on bass, and ADRIAN RAMOS on cajon. Free concert! Made possible thanks to the generosity of the Evelyn Preston Memorial Trust Fund.
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Sat, Jun. 27 2009 7:00 PM
DAVE G. & GOZA LATIN JAZZ brazilian & latin jazz
Braza Restauant - Churrasaria Braza
488 Farmingto Ave, Hartford, CT
7-10pm No cover.
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Fri, Jun. 26 2009 7:00 PM
SABOR A TIMBA latin jazz
Azucar Restaurant - Live Music Friday
494 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-5800
Patio Party With Papo when the sun shines! No cover.
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Fri, Jun. 26 2009 7:00 PM
DULCE SANTANA ENSEMBLE latin jazz
Braza Restaurant - Churrascaria Braza
488 Farmington Ave, Hartford, CT
860-882-1839
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Fri, Jun. 26 2009 6:30 PM
JOEL SANCHEZ & LOS BOHEMIOS musica tipica & pop
Celebrate Joe Diaz Birthday! La Casona Restaurant
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford (Airport Rd. exit 27 off I-91), CT
860-296-9929
Come celebrate cuatrista, JOE DIAZ's Birthday! No cover.
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Fri, Jun. 26 2009 8:00 PM
GOZA TRIO Latin Jazz
Bosc Kitchen and Wine Bar
136 Simsbury Road (Route 10), Avon, CT
860-676-2672
8-11pm No cover.
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Thu, Jun. 25 2009 8:00 PM
DAVE G. & GOZA LATIN JAZZ brazilian & latin jazz
Tango Restaurant
2935 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT
No cover.
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Thu, Jun. 25 2009 6:30 PM
Latin Music OPEN-MIC @ La Casona Restaurant
Guest Hosts: TITO ORTIZ & BOBBY T - Bring your instruments! Voice!
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-9929
6:30-9:30pm Sign-up so you can sing & play it up. Take a turn at the mike or sit it for a piece or two with professional Latin musicians. No cover.
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Wed, Jun. 24 2009 8:00 PM
ED FAST & CONGA BOP latin jazz
Firebox Restaurant - Live Jazz Wednesdays
539 Broad Street, Hartford, CT
860-246-1222
No cover.
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Wed, Jun. 24 2009 6:00 PM
DAVID GIARDINA Latin Jazz Solo Guitar
Bosc Kitchen and Wine Bar
136 Simsbury Road (Route 10), Avon, CT
860-676-2672
Guest: Spanish/Classical guitarist NICOLA CAPPELLINI. No cover.
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Sun, Jun. 21 2009 9:00 PM Doors open at 6:00 PM
MIKATA salsa - Father's Day
Keys to the CIty @ Cafe Bottega
980 Chapel St., New Haven, CT
(203) 624-6200
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Sun, Jun. 21 2009 3:00 PM
DAVID GONZALEZ LATIN JAZZ EXPERIENCE featuring JIMMY GREENE & RAY GONZALEZ
Father's Day in Pope Park - Free Concert
Hartford,, CT
860-547-1426 x 7413
Summer in the City Concert Schedule, City of Hartford Health and Human Services, Office of Cultural Affairs, Andres Chaparro. Concert sponsored by THE EVELYN PRESTON MEMORIAL TRUST FUND, BANK OF AMERICA, CITY OF HARTFORD.
Sun, Jun. 21 2009 4:00 PM
DANIEL SALAZAR Jr. & VAL RAMOS
Fiery Guitars for Father's Day - CT Guitar Society Fundraiser
UConn Greater Hartford Campus, 1800 Asylum Ave., West Hartford, CT
860-249-7041
A spectacular program of Flamenco, Classical and Latin American music featuring guitar virtuosos, DANIEL SALAZAR, JR. & VAL RAMOS with special guests ROBERTO CLAVIJO on Venezuelan cuatro, zampoña, and flutist GONZALO CORTES, DANIEL SALAZAR III, guitar and ADRIAN RAMOS, cajon. Tickets: $10 Fathers with son or daughter, $18 general admission, $15 CGS Member, $10 students w/ID.
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Sat, Jun. 20 2009 7:30 PM
TIERRA MESTIZA music of latin america
Mestiza Melodies at Charter Oak Cultural Center
21 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-249-1207
Tierra Mestiza showcases traditional melodies from the golden era of Latin American and Caribbean music using an array of native instruments, supported by brass and vocals. Free. On Sunday, Charter Oak Cultural Center hosts Spring Extravaganza at 5:30pm, with a performance by Caribbean American Dance Company. 860-490-0071, CharterOakCenter.org
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Sat, Jun. 20 2009 10:00 PM Doors open at 5:00 PM
MARIO DONATE & ORQUESTA PUEBLO salsa
Saravanda Night Club
693 Park Street, Hartford, CT
860-524-0733
Salsa dance night. $10 a couple or $10 individual. Tip: Enter parking lot from Lawrence St. & park/enter from back.
Sat, Jun. 20 2009 10:30 PM
LA 860 salsa
Azucar Restaurant's - Live Music Saturdays
494 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-5800
Jesse "el timbalon" Perez will see you there! $5.00 cover.
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Fri, Jun. 19 2009 7:00 PM
GOZA LATIN & BRAZILIAN JAZZ
Braza Restauant - Churrasaria Braza
488 Farmingto Ave, Hartford, CT
860-882-1839
Song and dances of Brazil, Spain and Latin America. No cover.
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Fri, Jun. 19 2009 7:00 PM
SABOR A TIMBA latin jazz
Azucar Restaurant - Live Music Friday
464 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-5800
7-10pm VICTOR "PAPO" STERLING Patio Party if weather permits. No cover.
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Fri, Jun. 19 2009 6:30 PM
SON DE SIEMPRE jazz, cumbia, vallenato, son cubano
La Casona Restaurant - LIve Music Friday
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford (Airport Rd. exit 27 off I-91), CT
860-296-9929
6:30-930pm FABIO MATEUS, MARCO ROJAS and company. No cover.
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Thu, Jun. 18 2009 8:00 PM
GOZA LATIN & BRAZILIAN JAZZ
Tango Restaurant
2935 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT
860/ 657-4527
8-11pm Lively songs and dances from Brazil, Spain and Latin America. Guitar, horn, violin, percussion and beautiful, sultry vocals. Covers of Santana, Buena Vista Social Club, Gipsy Kings, Jobim, Tito Puente, plus originals. Ritmo Caliente! No cover.
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Thu, Jun. 18 2009 6:30 PM
Latin Music OPEN-MIC @ La Casona Restaurant
Guest hosts FABIO MATEUS & JAY BORGES - Bring your instruments! Voice!
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-9929
FABIO of SON DE SIEMPRE & JAY "el jibaro moderno" sit-in for DAVE GIARDINA & CARLOS HERNANDEZ CHAVEZ. No cover.
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Wed, Jun. 17 2009 9:00 PM
GOZA LATIN JAZZ QUARTET with DAVE GIARDINA
Tisane Tea & Coffe House
537 Farmington Ave. Hartford, CT
860-523-5417
9 to midnight . tea & coffee house w/full bar . jazz musicians welcome to sit in. no cover.
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Sun, Jun. 14 2009 5:00 PM
FLAMENCO AFICIÓN w/Inés Arrubla
Center for the Arts
Northampton,, MA
FLAMENCO AFICIÓN, an evening of Flamenco music and dance featuring the troupe Las Chicas, under the direction of choreographer Inés Arrubla. Tickets $10. Free admission for children under 10 years.
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Fri, Jun. 12 2009 7:00 PM
SABOR A TIMBA latin jazz
Azucar Restaurant - Live Music Friday
464 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-5800
7-10pm Victor "Papo" Sterling invites you as SABOR A TIMBA performs in its Fifth Summer Season of Latin Jazz And Salsa @ Azucar Restaurant! No cover.
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Fri, Jun. 12 2009 6:30 PM
KULTURA BORIKUA jazzy jibaros
La Casona Restauant - LIve Music Friday
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford (Airport Rd. exit 27 off I-91), CT
860-296-5800
6:30-9:30pm Live and wired very happy hour. No cover.
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Mon, Jun. 8 2009 2:00 PM
LORENA GARAY & "Chico" HUANCA
Spring Music Series Finale! at Simsbury Public Library
725 Hopmeadow St., Simsbury, CT
860 658-7663
2:00 - 3:30 P.M. Friends of the Library Spring Music Series Finale! Classical & Latin Music in the Program Room. Please reserve a seat by calling 658-7663. Free.
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Sat, Jun. 6 2009 10:30 PM
KARIBE MAMBO salsa
Azucar Restaurant - Live Salsa Saturdays
464 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-5800
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Fri, Jun. 5 2009 6:30 PM
JOEL SANCHEZ & LOS BOHEMIOS musica tipica & pop
La Casona Restauant - LIve Music Friday
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford (Airport Rd. exit 27 off I-91), CT
860-296-9929
JOE DIAZ on cuatro & EDWIN RIOS on guitar. No cover.
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Thu, Jun. 4 2009 6:30 PM
Latin Music OPEN-MIC @ La Casona Restaurant
Hosts: David Giardina & Carlos Hernandez Chavez - Bring your instruments! Voice!
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-9929
6:30-9:30pm. Guest Host FABIO MATEUS. No cover.
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Thu, Jun. 4 2009 5:30 PM
INFINITANGO QUARTET at First Thursday's
Butler McCook House & Garden
296 Main Street, Hartford, CT
5:30-7pm. The performance is free and will be in the outside tent and free margaritas will be served! Parking available in the back of the House and Garden on Prospect St parallel to Main. Hope
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Wed, Jun. 3 2009 8:00 PM
GOZA LATIN JAZZ QUARTET with DAVE GIARDINA
Tango Restaurant
2935 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT
860-657-4527
8-11pm Lively songs and dances from Brazil, Spain and Latin America. Guitar, horn, violin, percussion and beautiful, sultry vocals. Covers of Santana, Buena Vista Social Club, Gipsy Kings, Jobim, Tito Puente, plus originals. Ritmo Caliente! No cover.
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Sat, May. 23 2009 9:00 PM
SOKI Y SU ORQUESTA salsa, bachata, merengue
Guavate Cafe
847 Windsor Ave. Hartford. (Exit 33 off I-91), CT
860) 241-0346 Guavate Cafe
$5.00 cover.
Sat, May. 23 2009
LATIN HEARTBEAT ORCHESTRA salsa
CT Salsa Fest
Hilton Hotel, Stamford, CT
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Sat, May. 23 2009 6:00 PM
LOS MARIACHIS LIVE!
Los Mariachis Restaurant
105 N. Colony Street, Wallingford, CT
6-9pm TITO ORTIZ & company every Saturday. No cover.
Sat, May. 23 2009 10:00 PM
NELSON MARRERO "El Cacique" salsa
Azucar Restaurant - Live Salsa Saturdays
464 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-5800
Live Salsa band every Saturday in Hartford's Entertainment District. $5.00 cover.
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Sat, May. 23 2009 9:00 PM
MARIA REYES musica tipica, pop
Troches Nightclub & Restaurant
729 Windsor Ave. Hartford (exit 33 off I-91), CT
860-727-0315
Every Saturday. Tonight, hoping that the BOYS OF THE HOOD, self-named, 5 and 7 year olds perform in the restaurant. They write their own music and throw their shirts to the audience! - No cover.
Fri, May. 22 2009 7:00 PM
SABOR A TIMBA latin jazz
Azucar Restaurant - Live Music Friday
464 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-5800
7-10pm Victor "Papo" Sterling invites you as SABOR A TIMBA launches its Fifth Summer Season of Latin Jazz And Salsa @ Azucar Restaurant! No cover.
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Thu, May. 21 2009 6:00 PM
FIESTA DEL NORTE mariachi trio
Charter Oak Cultural Center - Courtyard Event
25 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford, CT
(860) 249-1207
6-7:30pm Putting Down Roots in Hartford Opening Event. $5.00.
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Thu, May. 21 2009 8:00 PM
DAVE GIARDINA & GOZA LATIN JAZZ
Tango Restaurant
2935 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT
860-657-4527
8-11pm Music of Brazil, Spain, Caribbean, Polynesia, Tierra del Fuego. Where's Tierra del Fuego? I know...I know! No cover.
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Thu, May. 21 2009 6:30 PM
Latin Music OPEN-MIC @ La Casona Restaurant
Hosts: David Giardina & Carlos Hernandez Chavez - Bring your instruments! Voice!
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-9929
6:30-9:30pm   Long weekend celebration with guest hosts cuatrista, JOE DIAZ & singer/guitarist EDWIN VELEZ.  Business Card Drawing - Prizes include fine wine, CL&P goodie bag, free ad banner for your business.  No cover.

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Wed, May. 20 2009 8:00 PM
ED FAST & CONGA BOP latin jazz
Firebox Restaurant - Live Jazz Wednesdays
539 Broad Street, Hartford, CT
860-246-1222
8-11pm ED FAST has performed around the world, so catch while you can, here in Hartford. No cover.
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Wed, May. 20 2009 8:00 PM
INFINITANGO QUARTET
Tango
2935 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT
860-657-4527
8-11pm 7pm Tango lessons and 8pm INFINITANGO show $20. Package: Lessons, show and special menu dinner $50.
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Sun, May. 17 2009 3:00 PM
INFINITANGO QUARTET at the CCC Music Series
Columbia Congregational Church
325 Route 87, Columbia, CT
860-995-0081
Infinitango' s performance will include traditional Argentine Tangos, Nuevo Tangos by maestro Astor Piazzolla and International Tangos - all originally arranged by the musicians of the ensemble. The concert will be followed by a reception, where you can enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres and meet the artists. Free-will donations to support musicians and the series will be accepted.
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Sat, May. 16 2009
NOCHE DE TANGO
CT
For more information go to www.ctguitar.org
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Sat, May. 16 2009 10:15 PM
KARIBE MAMBO salsa in Holyoke
Waterfront Tavern
920 Main Street, Holyoke, CT
413-532-2292
ORLANDO ORTIZ and company are on!
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Sat, May. 16 2009 8:00 PM
GOZA LATIN & BRAZILIAN JAZZ
Tapas Bloomfield
864 Cottage Grove Road, Bloomfield, CT
860-882-0756
8-11pm. Music of Brazil, Spain, Caribbean, Polynesia, Tierra del Fuego. No cover.
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Fri, May. 15 2009 6:30 PM
JOE DIAZ Y SU GRUPO BORIKEN musica tipica
La Casona Restauant - LIve Music Friday
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-9929
6:30-9:30pm Always a party with JOE DIAZ on cuatro. No cover.
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Thu, May. 14 2009 6:30 PM
Latin Music OPEN-MIC @ La Casona Restaurant
Hosts: David Giardina & Carlos Hernandez Chavez - Bring your instruments! Voice!
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-9929
6:30-9:30pm Carlos is back and Jay is guest hosting! No cover.
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Thu, May. 14 2009 8:00 PM
GOZA LATIN & BRAZILIAN JAZZ
Tango Restaurant
2935 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT
860/ 657-4527
8-11pm GOZA LATIN JAZZ Music of Brazil, Spain, Caribbean, Polynesia, Tierra del Fuego. No cover.
Sun, May. 10 2009 4:00 PM
JOEL SANCHEZ & TRIO LOS BOHEMIOS trad. & pop latino
Tata's Restaurant
104 Quinnipiac Street, Wallingford, CT
203-294-4303
JOEL sings to your mom. Call for reservations, 1st seating at 4pm for 5 course Mother's Day Dinner.
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Fri, May. 8 2009 6:30 PM
SON DE SIEMPRE jazz, cumbia, vallenato, son cubano
La Casona Restaurant - Live Music Fridays
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford (Airport Rd. exit 27 off I-91), CT
860-296-9929
6:30-9:30pm FABIO MATEUS is going places, see him while you can. No cover.
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Thu, May. 7 2009 8:00 PM
DAVE GIARDINA & GOZA LATIN JAZZ
Tango Restaurant
2937 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT
860/ 657-4527
8-11pm Listen or dance to the rhythms of Brazil, and Latin America. Salsa, Samba, Tango, Flamenco and Latin Jazz. No cover.
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Thu, May. 7 2009 6:30 PM
Latin Music OPEN-MIC @ La Casona Restaurant
Hosts: David Giardina & Carlos Hernandez Chavez - Bring your instruments! Voice!
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-9929
6:30-9:30pm Guest hosts JAY BORGES "El Jibaro Moderno" & HECTOR RODRIGUEZ "El Afinque" of KULTURA BORIKUA. No cover.
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Sat, May. 2 2009 9:00 PM
INVASION SECRETA salsa, merengue, bachata
Guavate Cafe
847 Windsor Ave. Hartford. (Exit 33 off I-91), CT
860) 241-0346 Guavate Cafe
$5.00 cover.
Sat, May. 2 2009 12:00 PM
RAY GONZALEZ Y SU ORQUESTA, DE 4 AHWEE & CO., TRINITY SAMBA ENSAMBLE
Samba, Salsa & Steel
Trinity College, 300 Summit St., Hartford, CT
(860) 297-4201
Noon - 4pm. Free family event. Ethnomusicology-Another reason to go to college even if it is one Saturday afternoon at Trinity's beautiful Hartford campus. DE 4 AHWEE & CO. is a steelband! Outdoors at Trinity College ✷ Please bring a non-perishable food item for a local food pantry.
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Sat, May. 2 2009 10:30 PM
KARIBE MAMBO salsa
Azucar Restaurant
464 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-5800
Live Salsa Band Every Saturday. $5.00 cover.
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Fri, May. 1 2009 8:00 PM
ALBERT RIVERA QUARTET featuring THE CURTIS BROTHERS
Szechuan Tokyo Restaurant
1245 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford, CT
860-561-0180 for reservations (strongly recommended)
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Fri, May. 1 2009 6:30 PM
TRIO LOS BOHEMIOS & JOEL SANCHEZ "el romantico"
La Casona Restaurant - Live Music Fridays
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford (Airport Rd. exit 27 off I-91), CT
860-296-9929
No cover, just fun.
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Thu, Apr. 30 2009 6:30 PM
DAVE GONZALEZ LATIN JAZZ EXPERIENCE
Passion Night Club
145 Newfield Ave, Hartford, CT
6:30-9:30PM DAVID "GOYA" GONZALEZ takes this weeks new Thursday night of live music at Passion Night Club. No cover.
Thu, Apr. 30 2009 8:00 PM
GOZA LATIN & BRAZILIAN JAZZ
Tango Restaurant
2935 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT
860/ 657-4527
8-11pm Lively songs and dances from Brazil, Spain and Latin America. Guitar, horn, violin, percussion and beautiful, sultry vocals. Covers of Santana, BuenaVista Social Club, Gipsy Kings, Jobim, Tito Puente, plus Tangos and Salsa. No cover.
Thu, Apr. 30 2009 6:30 PM
Latin Music OPEN-MIC @ La Casona Restaurant
Hosts: David Giardina & Carlos Hernandez Chavez - Bring your instruments! Voice!
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-9929
This week hosted by FABIO MATEUS of Son de Siempre and JAY BORGES of Kultura Borikua. Never a cover.
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Wed, Apr. 29 2009 9:00 PM
DULCE SANTANA ENSEMBLE latin jazz
Tisane Tea & Coffe House
537 Farmington Ave. Hartford, CT
(860) 523-5417
9-Midnight. Venezuelan singer Dulce, Jonathan Chatfield...no cover.
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Wed, Apr. 29 2009 8:00 PM
ED FAST & CONGA BOP latin jazz
Firebox Restaurant - Live Jazz Wednesdays
539 Broad Street, Hartford, CT
860-246-1222
8-11pm Never know who is sitting in with Conga Bop. No cover.
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Sun, Apr. 26 2009 6:00 PM
GRUPO BORINQUEN music tipica
Guavate Cafe
847 Windsor Ave. Hartford. (Exit 33 off I-91), CT
860) 241-0346
Musicians invited to sit in. No cover.
Sat, Apr. 25 2009 8:00 PM
DAVID GIARDINA & FRANK VARELA guitar duo
Tapas Bloomfield
864 Cottage Grove Road, Bloomfield, CT
860-882-0756
Frank Varela, guitar virtuoso, and Dave for a nice, relaxed evening. No cover.
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Sat, Apr. 25 2009 9:00 PM
MARIA REYES & DUO MEXICORICO DE GUERRERO
Troches Nightclub & Restaurant
729 Windsor Ave. Hartford (Jennings Rd. exit 33 off I-91), CT
No cover.
Sat, Apr. 25 2009 9:00 PM
CONJUNTO FIESTA with singer ELIZABETH salsa, merengue, bachata
Guavate Cafe
847 Windsor Ave. Hartford. (Exit 33 off I-91), CT
860) 241-0346 Guavate Cafe
$5.00 cover.
Sat, Apr. 25 2009 10:00 PM
LA 860 salsa
Barca Lounge
1429 Park Street, Hartford, CT
860-724-4444
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Fri, Apr. 24 2009 8:00 PM
ANGEL ROMERO Spanish Maestro of the Guitar
Wallace Stevens Auditorium
The Hartford Insurance Company Headquarters, 690 Asylum Ave., Hartford, CT
860-249-7041
Spanish Maestro of the Guitar in a performance of "Concierto de Aranjuez" by Joaquin Rodrigo. Tickets: Premier $57; $52 CGS Members Front Orchestra $47; $42 CGS Members, Orchestra $37; $32 CGS Members. Students with ID 1/2 price.
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Fri, Apr. 24 2009 10:30 PM
KARIBE MAMBO salsa
Azucar Restaurant's - Live Music Friday
494 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-5800
Late night live music in Hartford's Entertainment District. $5.00 cover.
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Fri, Apr. 24 2009 Doors open at 6:30 PM
KULTURA BORIKUA jazzy jibaros
La Casona Restaurant - Live Music Fridays
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford (exit 27 off I-91)
860-296-9929
Every Friday live music in Hartford's Entertainment District. No cover.
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Thu, Apr. 23 2009 11:15 AM
LATIN SPIRITS - GONZALO CORTES, JESSICA HELLER & LORENA GARAY
Gateway Community College
Long Wharf Campus Cafeteria - 60 Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT
(203) 285-2000 or (860)490-2755
Flute, viola and guitar. The music of Latin America. Free concert.
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Sat, Apr. 18 2009 10:00 PM
LA 860 salsa
Azucar Restaurant's - Live Music Saturdays
494 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-5800
JESSE "EL TIMBALON" invites you for a night of live salsa. $5.00 cover.
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Fri, Apr. 17 2009 10:30 PM Doors open at 7:00 PM
JESUS PAGAN Y SU ORQUESTA salsa
5th Anniversary of Salsa Con Clase Dance Group
Sheraton Hotel, 1 Monarch Place, Springfield, MA
413-427-6383 or 413-237-0127
10 Dance groups perform. 14 years and older. Tickets $20.
Fri, Apr. 17 2009 8:00 PM
JERRY GONZALEZ & the FORT APACHE BAND latin jazz
Wadsworth Atheneum
600 Main Street, Hartford, CT
860-547-1426 x 7413
Free concert from the City of Hartford Arts and Cultural Affairs Office.
Fri, Apr. 17 2009 6:30 PM
SON DE SIEMPRE jazz, cumbia, vallenato, son cubano
La Casona Restaurant - Live Music Fridays
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford (Airport Rd. exit 27 off I-91), CT
860-296-9929
FABIO "El fabuloso" MATEUS invites you to a "Noche colombiana". No cover.
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Thu, Apr. 16 2009 6:30 PM
Latin Music OPEN-MIC @ La Casona Restaurant
Hosts: David Giardina & Carlos Hernandez Chavez - Bring your instruments! Voice!
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-9929
Always surprises...who's sitting in with the hosts. No cover.
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Wed, Apr. 15 2009
INFINITANGO QUARTET
Tango
2935 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT
860-657-4527
Call for reservations.
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Wed, Apr. 15 2009 8:00 PM
ED FAST & CONGA BOP latin jazz
Firebox Restaurant - Live Jazz Wednesdays
539 Broad Street, Hartford, CT
860-246-1222
8-11pm. No cover.
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Wed, Apr. 15 2009 9:00 PM
GOZA LATIN & BRAZILIAN JAZZ
Tisane Tea & Coffe House
537 Farmington Ave. Hartford, CT
(860) 523-5417
9pm-midnight. No cover.
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Sun, Apr. 12 2009 9:00 PM
CARLOS EL LUNATICO DE NEW HAVEN and TITE Y LOS SURENOS DE PUERTO RICO musica tipica
Guavate Cafe
847 Windsor Street. Hartford. (Jennings Rd Exit 33 off I-91), CT
860-241-0346
$10 cover.
Sat, Apr. 11 2009 10:00 PM
MAS LATIN JAZZ GROUP
Club Lo
554 Pine Street , Bridgeport, CT
203-572-0870
The MAS LATIN JAZZ GROUP as seen on "Ritmo Latino" Club Lo at the Fairfield Ave exit 25 off I-95, under the north-bound entrance ramp. Ladies 1/2 price night $5.00, gentlemen $10.00.
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Sat, Apr. 11 2009 6:00 PM
DAVID GIARDINA & GOZA QUARTET Latin Jazz
Bosc Kitchen and Wine Bar
136 Simsbury Road (Route 10), Avon, CT
860-676-2672
Latin Jazz in Farmington Valley. No cover.
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Sat, Apr. 11 2009 10:00 PM
ORQUESTA CALIDAD salsa
Azucar Restaurant - Live Salsa Saturdays
494 Franklin Ave. Hartford, CT
860-296-5800
Live Salsa Bands every Saturday in Hartford's Entertainment District. $5.00 cover.
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Sat, Apr. 11 2009 9:00 PM
MARIA REYES & DUO MEXICORICO DE GUERRERO
Troches Nightclub & Restaurant
729 Windsor St. Hartford (Jennings Rd. exit 33 off I-91), CT
860-727-0315
No cover.
Sat, Apr. 11 2009 9:00 PM
RICO MARTIN bachata and INVASION SECRETA "musica tipica", merengue
Guavate Cafe
847 Windsor St. Hartford. (Jennings Rd Exit 33 off I-91), CT
860-241-0346
$10 Cover.
Sat, Apr. 11 2009 7:30 PM
DULCE SANTANA ENSEMBLE latin jazz
Tango Restaurant
2935 Main Street, Glastonbury. (formerly Bamboleo's), CT
860-657-4527
Venezuelan "Voz", DULCE is more than sweet. No cover.
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Thu, Apr. 9 2009 7:30 PM
RENALDO GUADALUPE ALAMO solo spanish guitar
Barcelona Restaurant
971 Farmington Ave., West Hartford, CT
860-218-2100
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Thu, Apr. 9 2009 7:30 PM
GOZA LATIN JAZZ QUARTET with DAVE GIARDINA
Tango Restaurant
2935 Main Street, Glastonbury (formerly Bamboleo's), CT
860-657-4527
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Thu, Apr. 9 2009 6:30 PM
Latin Music OPEN-MIC @ La Casona Restaurant
Hosts: David Giardina & Carlos Hernandez Chavez - Bring your instruments! Voice!
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-9929
6:30-9:30pm. Host CARLOS HERNANDEZ CHAVEZ and guest host JAY BORGES "El Jibaro Moderno". Business card drawing. No cover.
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Mon, Apr. 6 2009 7:30 PM
RAY ROLON & ORQUESTA CAPRI
Barca Restaurant
1429 Park Street, Hartford, CT
860-724-4444 or 888-1617
"Ritmo Latino" airs every Monday at 10pm on Ch.5 Hartford Public Access and you can visit www.accesstv.org for re-runs.
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Sat, Apr. 4 2009 10:30 PM
KARIBE MAMBO salsa @
Azucar Resturant
494 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-5800
Salsa Saturday every week in Hartford's Entertainment District. $5.00 cover.
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Sat, Apr. 4 2009 9:00 PM
MARIA REYES & DUO MEXICORICO DE GUERRERO with LOS FAREHONES reggaeton
Troche's Restaurant
Windsor Ave. Hartford, CT
No cover, just fun.
Sat, Apr. 4 2009 6:00 PM
VAL RAMOS FLAMENCO and Bolero Singer TERE LUNA
Flamenco y Bolero
Live @Five, 5 Taliar Ridge Road, Guilford, CT
203-281-0230
Limited Tickets $7.00.
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Sat, Apr. 4 2009 8:00 PM Doors open at 7:00 PM
OSCAR D'LEON and RAY GONZALEZ & HIS ORCHESTRA
Latin Fest '09 at Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
UConn, Storrs Campus, CT
860-486-4226
Dance. Tickets $50/$40/$30.
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Fri, Apr. 3 2009 6:00 PM
"Encuentro de Musicos" - Open-Mic
El Rincon Restaurant
137 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA
413-733-7600
JAY BORGES "El Jibaro Moderno" invites you to a Latin style Open-Mic. No cover.
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Fri, Apr. 3 2009 6:30 PM
JOEL SANCHEZ & LOS BOHEMIOS musica tipica
La Casona Restaurant - Live Music Fridays
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-9929
JOEL SANCHEZ invites you to celebrate his Mom's, Frances Sanchez, birthday. No cover.
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Thu, Apr. 2 2009 7:30 PM
DAVE G. & GOZA LATIN JAZZ brazilian & latin jazz
Tango
2935 Main Street, Glastonbury (formerly Bamboleo's), CT
860-657-4527
7:30-10:30pm.  Lively songs and dances from Brazil, Spain and Latin America.  Guitar, horn, violin, percussion and beautiful, sultry vocals.  Covers of Santana, BuenaVista Social Club, Gipsy Kings, Jobim, Tito Puente, Van Morrison, and Beatles plus originals. No cover.
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Thu, Apr. 2 2009 6:00 PM
Latin Music OPEN-MIC @ La Casona Restaurant
Hosts: David Giardina & Carlos Hernandez Chavez - Bring your instruments! Voice!
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-9929
Guest host, JAY BORGES, "El Jibaro Moderno" of KULTURA BORIKUA and drummer RENE GONZALEZ. No cover.
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Wed, Apr. 1 2009 8:00 PM
ED FAST & CONGA BOP latin jazz
Firebox Restaurant - Live Jazz Wednesdays
Broad Street, Hartford, CT
No cover night of great Latin jazz.
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Wed, Apr. 1 2009 6:00 PM
"Encuentro de Musicos" Open-Mic
Salsarengue Restaurant
392 High Street, Holyoke, MA
413-533-1894
JAY BORGES "El Jibaro Moderno" invites you to a Latin style Open-Mic. No cover.
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Mon, Mar. 30 2009 7:30 PM
MAS LATIN JAZZ GROUP
Barca Restaurant
1429 Park Street, Hartford, CT
860-724-4444 or 888-1617
Smooth Latin rhythms, Rumba & Salsa-based Latin jazz. Filming for Access TV's - "Ritmo Latino" with Angel Arce- Shows air the following Monday at 10pm on Hartford Public Access Ch.5. and all week long at Access TV also check out your favorite salsa bands now with excerpts of past shows.

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Sun, Mar. 29 2009 7:00 PM
GALEN DEGRAF salsa & latin jazz
Wesleyan Student Senior Recital: From Cuba to Nyorico.
Center for the Arts-Crowell Concert Hall, Middletown, CT
860-685-3355
A Concert of Explosive Salsa and Latin Jazz—Sunday. No cover.
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Sun, Mar. 29 2009 3:00 PM
STEVE JOHNSON pianist
Baby Grand Concert Jazz Series at Hartford Public Library
500 Main Street, Downtown Hartford, CT
3-4PM Part of a continuing series called "The Baby Grand Jazz 2009" which features artists from around the country, Steve Johnson began his professional music career studying at the Hartford Conservatory, then moved to Boston where he was tutored by Madame Margaret Challoff and Charlie Binocos. He has performed professionally in various jazz, rythym & blues and Latin bands since he was 13, playing piano and guitar. He continues to perform at private events, clubs and entertainment venues across the Northeast. No cover.
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Sat, Mar. 28 2009 10:00 PM
SON 7 salsa
Azucar Restaurant - Live Salsa Saturdays
494 Franklin Ave. Hartford, CT
860-296-5800
$5.00 cover.
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Sat, Mar. 28 2009 9:00 PM
ZUQUI Y SU ORQUESTA salsa . merengue . bachata
Guavate Cafe
847 Windsor Ave. Hartford. (Exit 33 off I-91), CT
860-241-0346
$5.00 cover.
Sat, Mar. 28 2009 Doors open at 6:30 PM
JOSE GONZALEZ & BANDA CRIOLLA
Hartford Symphony Orchestra Spring Gala
The Society Room of Hartford, 31 Pratt St., Hartford, CT
860-244-2999
Fundraiser to benefit Musical Pathways, the educational programs of the Hartford Symphony - Tickets $250.
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Sat, Mar. 28 2009 10:30 PM
KARIBE MAMBO salsa
Barca Lounge
1429 Park Street, Hartford, CT
860-724-4444
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Fri, Mar. 27 2009 6:30 PM
KULTURA BORIKUA jazzy jibaros
La Casona Restaurant - Live Music Fridays
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford (exit 27 off I-91)
860-296-9929
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Thu, Mar. 26 2009 6:00 PM
Latin Music OPEN-MIC @ La Casona Restaurant Celebrates 2 Year Anniversary
Bring your instruments! Voice! - Win a Raffle Prize!
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-9929
6-9PM or until they throw us out. Anniversary hosts are CARLOS HERNANDEZ CHAVEZ & JAY BORGES. Special raffle prizes. Complimentary Happy Hour Food. Free beer or wine to singers & musicians that share the mike.
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Thu, Mar. 26 2009 8:00 PM
DAVE G. & GOZA LATIN JAZZ QUARTET
Tango
2935 Main Street, Glastonbury. (formerly Bamboleo's), CT
860-657-4527
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Wed, Mar. 25 2009 8:00 PM
ED FAST & CONGA BOP latin jazz
Firebox Restaurant - Live Jazz Wednesdays
539 Broad Street, Hartford, CT
860-246-1222
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Mon, Mar. 23 2009 7:30 PM
CARLITO RIVERA & ORQUESTA CALIDAD
Barca Restaurant
1429 Park Street, Hartford, CT
860-724-4444 or 888-1617
Filming for Access TV's - "Ritmo Latino" with Angel Arce- aired Monday 3/30 at 10pm on Hartford Public Access Ch.5. and all week long at Access TV .  Check out other salsa bands now!

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Sat, Mar. 21 2009 Doors open at 5:30 PM
Early - KULTURA BORIKUA
La Casona Restaurant
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford (Airport Rd. exit 27 off I-91), CT
860-296-9929
Filming for Viva Hartford's Dancing with Hartford's Stars. $5.00 cover.
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Sat, Mar. 21 2009 9:00 PM
GRUPO FIESTA salsa
Guavate Cafe (Jennings Rds exit 33 off I-91)
847 Windsor Street, Hartford, CT
860-241-0346
$5.00 cover.
Sat, Mar. 21 2009 Doors open at 6:00 PM
JAY BORGES & KULTURA BORIKUA jazzy jibaros in Mass.
Salsarengue
392 High Street, Holyoke, MA
413-533-1894
23rd Poetry Night and Music Night, a bohemian night! No cover. Casa Holyoke.
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Sat, Mar. 21 2009 10:00 PM
LA 860 salsa
Azucar Restaurant's - Live Music Saturdays
494 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-5800
JESSE "Timbalon" PEREZ invites you to join him and LA 860 for a night of salsa. $5.00 cover.
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Fri, Mar. 20 2009 6:30 PM
SON DE SIEMPRE jazz, cumbia, vallenato, son cubano
La Casona Restaurant - Live Music Fridays
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford (Airport Rd. exit 27 off I-91), CT
860-296-9929
6:30-9:30p FABIO MATEUS, MARCO ROJAS & MARCELO SALVADOR make it "Noche Colombiana". No cover.
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Thu, Mar. 19 2009 8:00 PM
GOZA LATIN JAZZ QUARTET with DAVE GIARDINA
Tango
2935 Main Street, Glastonbury (formerly Bamboleo's), CT
860-657-4527
8-11pm Dance to this music. No cover.
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Thu, Mar. 19 2009 6:00 PM
Latin Music OPEN-MIC @ La Casona Restaurant
Guest hosts - Bring your instruments! Voice!
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-9929
Surprise guest hosts. No cover.
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Wed, Mar. 18 2009 8:00 PM
INFINITANGO QUARTET
Tango
2935 Main Street, Glastonbury (formerly Bamboleo's), CT
860-657-4527
7pm Tango lessons $10. 8pm INFINITANGO show $10. Package: Lessons, show and special menu dinner $50.
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Wed, Mar. 18 2009 8:00 PM
ED FAST & CONGA BOP latin jazz
Firebox Restaurant - Live Jazz Wednesdays
539 Broad Street, Hartford, CT
860-246-1222
ED FAST & CONGA BOP have area musicians & singers join in, so lots of surprises. No cover.
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Sat, Mar. 14 2009 9:00 PM
MARIA REYES & DUO MEXICORICO DE GUERRERO
Troches Nightclub & Restaurant
729 Windsor Ave. Hartford (exit 33 off I-91), CT
860-727-0315
No cover.
Sat, Mar. 14 2009 10:00 PM
ORQUESTA CALIDAD salsa
Azucar Restaurant - Live Salsa Saturdays
494 Franklin Ave. Hartford, CT
860-296-5800
Live Salsa every Saturday. $5.00 cover.
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Sat, Mar. 14 2009 8:00 PM
DAVID GIARDINA & GOZA QUARTET Latin Jazz
Tango
2935 Main Street, Glastonbury (formerly Bamboleo's), CT
860-657-4527
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Sat, Mar. 14 2009 2:00 PM Doors open at 10:00 AM
RAY GONZALEZ & GUAKIPLENA, Guakia, Inc.
Yale Peabody Museum - Fiesta Latina!
New Haven, CT
1am-4pm Live music, family fun. Free.
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Fri, Mar. 13 2009
ANTHONY SANTOS
Passion Nightclub
145 Newfield Ave, Hartford, CT
Fri, Mar. 13 2009 8:00 PM
DANIEL SALAZAR solo guitar of Spain and Latin America
Green Street Art Center
51 Green Street, Middletown, CT
(860)685-7871
“Guitar Under the Stars” founder and internationally acclaimed guitarist Daniel Salazar continues to expand the boundaries of the traditional Spanish guitar. Salazar has studied guitar with some of the world’s foremost classical masters and has been influenced by various other styles, including traditional and popular Latin American music, Spanish flamenco, and even American rock.
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Fri, Mar. 13 2009 6:30 PM
KULTURA BORIKUA jazzy jibaros
La Casona Restaurant - Live Music Fridays
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford (exit 27 off I-91)
860-296-9929
Always a kultural experience! No cover.
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Mon, Mar. 9 2009 7:30 PM
LA 860 salsa
Ritmo Latino Filming
Barca Restaurant, 1429 Park Street, Hartford, CT
860-724-4444 or 888-1617
Angel Arce's Ritmo Latino can be viewed on Access TV all week long. No cover. LA 860.
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Sat, Mar. 7 2009 9:00 PM
NELSON MARRERO "El Cacique"
Guavate Cafe (Jennings Rds exit 33 off I-91)
847 Windsor Street, Hartford, CT
860-241-0346
"Have you ever heard a statistic telling us how many Latinos die of a cold" Owner Tony Colon quote translated from the Spanish. $5.00 cover.
Sat, Mar. 7 2009 10:00 PM
JESUS PAGAN Y SU ORQUESTA salsa
Barca
1429 Park Street, Hartford, CT
860-724-4444
In the newest venue, Barca Club. $5.00 cover.
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Sat, Mar. 7 2009 7:30 PM
DULCE SANTANA ENSEMBLE latin jazz
Tango
2935 Main Street, Glastonbury (formerly Bamboleo's), CT
860-657-4527
Venezuelan singer DULCE SANTANA. No cover.
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Sat, Mar. 7 2009 10:30 PM
KARIBE MAMBO salsa
Azucar Restaurant - Live Salsa Saturdays
494 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-5800
Salsa Saturdays in Hartford's Entertainment District. $5.00 cover.
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Fri, Mar. 6 2009 6:30 PM
JOE DIAZ Y LOS BOHEMIOS "musica tipica" with singer RAMON
La Casona Restaurant - Live Music Fridays
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-9929
Night off for singer JOEL SANCHEZ. No cover
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Thu, Mar. 5 2009 6:00 PM
Latin Music OPEN-MIC @ La Casona Restaurant
Hosts: David Giardina & Carlos Hernandez Chavez - Bring your instruments! Voice!
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-9929
6-9pm Host CARLOS HERNANDEZ CHAVEZ & guest host JAY BORGES. No cover.
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Mon, Mar. 2 2009 8:00 PM
ED FAST & CONGA BOP latin jazz
Black-Eyed Sally
350 Asylum Street, Downtown Hartford, CT
860-278-7427
HARTFORD JAZZ SOCIETY'S MONDAY NIGHT JAM - students are invited to sit in following Conga Bop's first set.
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Sun, Mar. 1 2009 5:00 PM
LOS TROVADORES DE AMERICA Mariachis
Every Sunday at Puerto Vallarta Restaurant
2385 Berlin Turnpike, Newington
860-667-8080
5-8PM EDUARDO ROCHA, JAIME CHILUISA & company. No cover.
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Sun, Mar. 1 2009 3:00 PM
TAINO PACHECO solo piano
Hartford Public Libriary - Atrium
500 Main Street, Downtown Hartford, CT
860-695-6295
Baby Grand Jazz 2009 - Free Concert. TAINO PACHECO was introduced to jazz piano while attending The Artists Collective in Hartford, under the tutelage of the late great saxophonist and co-founder of the Collective, Mr. Jackie Mclean. (from Hartford Jazz Society www.hartfordjazzsociety.com )
Sat, Feb. 28 2009 9:00 PM
RIGO RIGO, INVASION SECRETA salsa, merengue, bachata
Guavate Cafe (Jennings Rds exit 33 off I-91)
847 Windsor Street, Hartford, CT
860-241-0346
INVASION SECRETA starts the evening. Tickets $15 at the door or $10/pick-up before 6PM.
Sat, Feb. 28 2009 9:30 PM
BANDA PONTO COM musica brasileira
Carnaval at Passion Night Club
145 Newfield Ave, Hartford, CT
860-777-7957
Dancers "Samba Tremeterra". $15 admission.
Sat, Feb. 28 2009 9:00 PM
MARIA REYES & DUO MEXICORICO DE GUERRERO
Troches Nightclub & Restaurant
729 Windsor Ave. Hartford (exit 33 off I-91), CT
860-727-0315
Also on Sunday, MARIA REYES hosts Karaoke night at Troche's. No cover Sat or Sun.
Sat, Feb. 28 2009 10:30 PM
KARIBE MAMBO salsa
Azucar Restaurant's - Live Music Saturdays
494 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-5800
ORLANDO ORTIZ invites you to dance. $5.00 cover.
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Fri, Feb. 27 2009 10:30 PM
LA 860 salsa
Azucar Restaurant's - Live Music Fridays
494 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-5800
Friday Night Special! $5.00 cover.
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Fri, Feb. 27 2009 6:00 PM
LOS MARIACHIS LIVE! Fridays
Los Mariachis Restaurant
105 N. Colony Street, CT
(203) 265-1838
6-9PM "El Mariachi" TITO ORTIZ and company. No cover.
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Fri, Feb. 27 2009 6:30 PM
SON DE SIEMPRE jazz, cumbia, vallenato, son cubano
La Casona Restaurant - Live Music Fridays
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford (Airport Rd. exit 27 off I-91), CT
860-296-9929
Flute & sax player, guitarist & singer, FABIO MATEUS performs with guitarist/singer MARCO ROJAS and drummer MARCELO SALVADOR. No cover.
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Thu, Feb. 26 2009 8:00 PM
DAVE G. & GOZA LATIN JAZZ brazilian & latin jazz
Tango
2935 Main Street, Glastonbury (formerly Bamboleo's), CT
860-657-4527
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Thu, Feb. 26 2009 6:00 PM
Latin Music OPEN-MIC @ La Casona Restaurant
Hosts: David Giardina & Carlos Hernandez Chavez - Bring your instruments! Voice!
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-9929
6-PM Guest host JAY BORGES and visiting guitarist CLODOMIRO FALCON and more surprises. No cover.
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Wed, Feb. 25 2009 8:00 PM
ED FAST & CONGA BOP latin jazz
Firebox Restaurant - Live Jazz Wednesdays
539 Broad Street, Hartford, CT
860-246-1222
8-11pm . no cover.
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Wed, Feb. 25 2009 9:00 PM
GOZA LATIN JAZZ QUARTET with DAVE GIARDINA
Tisane Tea & Coffee Bar (Don't park in FedEx Kinkos lot)
537 Farmington Ave. Hartford, CT
860-523-5417
Check out Dave's new website at the more info link. No cover at Tisane's Wednesday Night Jazz from 9PM to midnight.
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Mon, Feb. 23 2009 7:30 PM
KARIBE MAMBO salsa
Ritmo Latino Filming - Airs Monday 3/2 at 10PM on Ch.5
Barca Restaurant, 1429 Park Street, Hartford, CT
860-888-1617
All invited to filming. Ritmo Latino can be viewed online at www.AccessTv.org.
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Sun, Feb. 22 2009 4:00 PM
JUAN CARLOS FERNANDEZ-NIETO Spanish Pianist
Collinsville Congregational Church
7 South St., Collinsville (South edge of the village green), CT
860-693-6333
Maxwell Shepherd Memorial Arts Fund presents the Shepherd Music Series. Reception to follow. Free concert. Snow date: 3/1.
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Sat, Feb. 21 2009 9:00 PM
MARIA REYES & DUO MEXICORICO DE GUERRERO
Troches Nightclub & Restaurant
729 Windsor Ave. Hartford (exit 33 off I-91), CT
860-727-0315
The best of Mexico and Puerto Rico. No cover.
Sat, Feb. 21 2009 10:30 PM
LA 860 salsa
Azucar Restaurant's - Live Music Saturdays
494 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-5800
JESSE "Timbalon" PEREZ invites you to Live Music Saturdays for the best in "salsa dura". $5.00 cover.
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Fri, Feb. 20 2009 10:30 PM
KARIBE MAMBO salsa
Azucar Restaurant's - Live Music Friday
494 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-5800
$5.00 Admission. But, Ladies Free All Night.
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Fri, Feb. 20 2009 6:30 PM
KULTURA BORIKUA jazzy jibaros
La Casona Restaurant - Live Music Fridays
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford (exit 27 off I-91)
860-296-9929
6:30-9:30PM No cover.
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Thu, Feb. 19 2009 6:00 PM
Latin Music OPEN-MIC @ La Casona Restaurant
Hosts: David Giardina & Carlos Hernandez Chavez - Bring your instruments! Voice!
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-9929
6-9PM Guest host JAY BORGES of KULTURA BORIKUA. Business card raffle and NEW! Surprise Single's Raffle. No cover.
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Thu, Feb. 19 2009 8:00 PM
DAVE G. & GOZA LATIN JAZZ brazilian & latin jazz
Tango
2935 Main Street, Glastonbury (formerly Bamboleo's), CT
860-657-4527
8-11pm Earlier time. No cover.
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Wed, Feb. 18 2009 7:30 PM Doors open at 5:30 PM
JESUS PAGAN Y SU ORQUESTA salsa - A Weds in NYC
Julia de Burgos Cultural Center
1680 Lexington Ave., Manhatten, NY
212-831-4333
Presented by Taller Boricua.org & Jimmy Delgado. Ladies $5 until 6:30PM. $10 Admission. Joe Cuba's Services also held Wednesday and Thursday evenings in NYC. See news.
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Wed, Feb. 18 2009 8:00 AM
INFINITANGO QUARTET
Tango
2935 Main Street, Glastonbury (formerly Bamboleo's), CT
860-657-4527
"A fabulous opportunity to enjoy great Argentinean food and live tango music from Infinitango Quartet. Tango Lovers - bring your dance shoes!" pianist, MARIA BESSONOVA. No cover.
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Tue, Feb. 17 2009 7:30 PM
ALTURAS DUO charango chamber classical music
Capitol Community College, 950 Main Street, Hartford
Centinel Hill Hall Auditorium, 11th Floor, CT
860-906-5039
Don't miss this opportunity to see a world class performance by local musicians, CARLOS BOLTES on charango & viola and classical guitarist SCOTT HILL, while they are not touring in Europe, Canada & South America.  Admission is free and open to the public.  Garage parking is available at the Morgan Street Parking Garage.  Free and secured parking is available at the Columbus Boulevard parking lot. Street parking is free after 6pm.   For more information please contact Arthur Hernandez at: 860-906-5039 or at ahernandez@ccc.commnet.edu
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Mon, Feb. 16 2009 7:30 PM
HOLYOKE STEEL DRUMS salsa - Monday
Angel Arce Filming for Hartford Access TV's Ritmo Latino
Barca Restaurant, 1429 Park Street, Hartford, CT
860-724-4444
New York Salsa. No cover.
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Sat, Feb. 14 2009 6:00 PM
CARLITOS musica del ayer
Vida Restaurant,
451 Franklin Ave. Hartford, CT
860- 296-2552
6-9pm CARLITOS old school love songs, very romantic. No cover.
Sat, Feb. 14 2009 10:30 PM
CARLOS Y SU MOMENTO MUSICAL -Valentine's Day Salsa
Azucar Restaurant's - Live Music Saturdays
494 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-5800
"Dia de los enamorados" Saturday in Hartford's Entertainment District. $5.00 cover. LA 860 will perform on Sat. 2/21.
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Sat, Feb. 14 2009 7:00 PM
DANIEL SALAZAR & VAL RAMOS
"Romance de la Guitarra" & Flamenco Night
St. Joseph College, Hoffman Auditorium, Asylum Ave., CT
Flamenca, MELINDA MARQUEZ performs, you should not miss this.  For the best ticket, info go to Romance of the Guitar link at  CT Guitar Society

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Sat, Feb. 14 2009 6:30 PM
TRIO LOS BOHEMIOS & JOEL SANCHEZ "el romantico"
La Casona Restaurant - Valentine Day's Special!
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford (Airport Rd. exit 27 off I-91), CT
860-296-9929
JOEL SANCHEZ has a "pure love" voice. Happy Valentine's Day! No cover.
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Sat, Feb. 14 2009 9:00 PM
MARIA REYES & DUO MEXICORICO DE GUERRERO
Troches Nightclub & Restaurant
729 Windsor Ave. Hartford (exit 33 off I-91), CT
860-727-0315
Valentine's Day Special. MARIA REYES is joined by PLUMILLA "La Damita del Chilingui" & "La Extravagante" MIRIAM.
Fri, Feb. 13 2009 10:30 PM
KARIBE MAMBO salsa - Valentine's Day "Ladies Night" Celebration
Azucar Restaurant
494 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-5800
Ladies Free All Night! Dance to a live performance of romantic sensual rhythms by KARIBE MAMBO. $5.oo cover.
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Fri, Feb. 13 2009 7:00 PM
"Canciones de Amor y Despecho"
CARLOS HERNANDEZ CHAVEZ, JAY BORGES, GRACIELA & Guest Musicians
The Studio @ Billings Forge, 563-565 Broad St, Hartford, CT
860-550-0543
"Una Noche de Cortavenas" Tongue-in-cheek Twist on Wrist-Slashing Love Songs. In Spanish. Admission $10.00.
Fri, Feb. 13 2009 10:00 PM
PAQUITO GUZMAN - Angie's Birthday Bash
La Casona Restaurant - Latin Seduction Friday Special!
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford (Airport Rd. exit 27 off I-91), CT
860-296-9929
Ladies free until 11PM. $10 cover.
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Fri, Feb. 13 2009 6:30 PM
ESTEBAN ARRUFATT LATIN JAZZ
La Casona Restaurant - Live Music Fridays Special!
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford (Airport Rd. exit 27 off I-91), CT
860-296-9929
A Special Night for Latin Jazz with ESTEBAN ARRUFATT!  GEORGIE sings!  Sponsored by Carlos Atherton & First World Mortgage.com/Carlos. Thanks to Fabio Caro & Carlos for making this happen.  No cover.

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Thu, Feb. 12 2009 7:30 PM
JAIME CHILUISA & guest musicians - original songs of love & poetry
Casa Mia
381 Franklin Ave. Hartford, CT
860-818-9270
JAIME "el trovador" performs original music. Admission $20 includes dinner & glass of wine.
Thu, Feb. 12 2009 6:00 PM
Latin Music OPEN-MIC @ La Casona Restaurant
Hosts: David Giardina & Carlos Hernandez Chavez - Bring your instruments! Voice!
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-9929
6-9M Host CARLOS HERNANDEZ CHAVEZ & guest host JAY BORGES back you up for your Latin love song or bring your CD!  No cover.
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Thu, Feb. 12 2009 9:00 PM
DAVE G. & GOZA LATIN JAZZ brazilian & latin jazz
Tango
2935 Main Street, Glastonbury (formerly Bamboleo's), CT
860-657-4527
9-10PM Request a love song. No cover.
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Wed, Feb. 11 2009 8:00 PM
ED FAST & CONGA BOP latin jazz
Firebox Restaurant - Live Jazz Wednesdays
539 Broad Street, Hartford, CT
860-246-1222
8-11pm Love Latin Jazz. No cover.
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Mon, Feb. 9 2009 7:30 PM
KULTURA BORIKUA salsa - Monday
Angel Arce Filming for Hartford Access TV's Ritmo Latino
Barca Restaurant, 1429 Park Street, Hartford, CT
860-724-4444
Access TV's Ritmos Latino.

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Sat, Feb. 7 2009 9:00 PM
MARIA REYES & DUO MEXICORICO DE GUERRERO
Troches Nightclub & Restaurant
729 Windsor Ave. Hartford (exit 33 off I-91), CT
860-727-0315
Music of Mexico and Puerto Rico with singer MARIA REYES. No cover.
Sat, Feb. 7 2009 10:30 PM
KARIBE MAMBO salsa
Azucar Restaurant's - Live Music Saturdays
494 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-5800
ORLANDO ORTIZ invites you to Hartford's Entertainment District for live salsa. $5 cover.
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Fri, Feb. 6 2009 6:00 PM
LOS MARIACHIS LIVE! Now Every Friday
Los Mariachis Restaurant
Wallingford, CT
6-9M Every Friday with TITO ORTIZ. No cover.
Fri, Feb. 6 2009 6:30 PM
SON DE SIEMPRE jazz, cumbia, vallenato, son cubano
La Casona Restaurant - Live Music Fridays
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford (Airport Rd. exit 27 off I-91), CT
860-296-9929
FABIO MATEUS & MARCO ROJAS invite you for live Latin music in Hartford's Entertainment District. No cover.
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Thu, Feb. 5 2009 5:30 AM
TIERRA MESTIZA music of latin america
William Benton Museum of Art at UCONN
Storrs,, CT
860-486-4520
5:30-7pm A performance for the closing reception of Merengue! Visual Rhythms/Ritmos Visuales. Free admission.
Thu, Feb. 5 2009 6:00 PM
Latin Music OPEN-MIC @ La Casona Restaurant
Hosts: David Giardina & Carlos Hernandez Chavez - Bring your instruments! Voice!
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-9929
Guest hosts FABIO MATEUS & MARCOS ROJAS.  No cover.  Thanks, last week's hosts CARLOS & JAY BORGES, muscians BOBBY T, RICHARD AGUAYO, JAIME CHILUISA, ROBERTO CLAVIJO & singers MAGDA RODRIGUEZ & Arturo "el Bailarin" de Danza Peruanas.  Winner of Lunch-for-Two at La Casona, Fred Cuevas.  Congratulations.

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Wed, Feb. 4 2009 8:00 PM
ED FAST & CONGA BOP latin jazz
Firebox Restaurant - Live Jazz Wednesdays
539 Broad Street, Hartford, CT
860-246-1222
Mid-week fix. No cover.
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Mon, Feb. 2 2009 7:30 PM
PETE VALENTINE, PEDRO VALENTIN Y SU ORQUESTA salsa - Monday
Angel Arce Filming for Hartford Access TV's Ritmo Latino
Barca Restaurant, 1429 Park Street, Hartford, CT
860-724-4444
Performance & Interview for Ritmo Latino on www.accesstv.org. Check out this week's salsa/latin jazz band, OFRECIMIENTO.
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Sat, Jan. 31 2009 9:00 PM
MARIA REYES & DUO MEXICORICO DE GUERRERO
Troches Nightclub & Restaurant
729 Windsor Ave. Hartford (exit 33 off I-91), CT
860-727-0315
Music of Puerto Rico and Mexico. No cover.
Sat, Jan. 31 2009 6:00 PM
18th Annual Handel's MESSIAH - Fund Raising Concert for Shelter
Sing . Play . Listen at Our Lady of Sorrows
79 New Park Ave, , Hartford, CT
Performance of Part 1 and the Hallelujah Chorus by Music Director BRIDGET DE MOURA CASTRO, Concert Master ALOYSIUS LEONG and local musicians. Suggested donation: $$, food & clothing to benefit the Immaculate Conception Shelter. Contact: demouracastro@comcast.net
Sat, Jan. 31 2009 10:00 PM
MARIO DONATE & his band ORQUESTA PUEBLO
Passion Nightclub - "Noche de Salsa"
145 Newfield Ave, Hartford, CT
860-777-7957 or 860-794-6198
Mario said that this is a night of Salsa for the dancer! $5.00 cover. Sponsored by Angel Arce's Ritmo Latino of Access TV and Latin Music Tonight.
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Fri, Jan. 30 2009 8:00 PM
ALBERT RIVERA QUINTET with THE CURTIS BROTHERS
The Studio @ Billings Forge
563-565 Broad Street, Hartford, CT
luis.cotto@gmail.com
ALBERT RIVERA sax, ZACCAI CURTIS piano, LUQUES CURTISbass, JEAN CAZE trumpet & JOHN IANUZZI drums. $10 Admission, $7 Students.
Fri, Jan. 30 2009 6:30 PM
KULTURA BORIKUA jazzy jibaros
La Casona Restaurant - Live Music Fridays
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford (exit 27 off I-91)
860-296-9929
Fridays live music in Hartford's Entertainment District. No cover.
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Thu, Jan. 29 2009 9:00 PM
DAVE G. & GOZA LATIN JAZZ brazilian & latin jazz
Tango
2935 Main Street, Glastonbury (formerly Bamboleo's), CT
860-657-4527
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Thu, Jan. 29 2009
Latin Music OPEN-MIC @ La Casona Restaurant
Hosts: David Giardina & Carlos Hernandez Chavez - Bring your instruments! Voice!
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-9929
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Sat, Jan. 24 2009 9:00 PM
MARIA REYES & DUO MEXICORICO DE GUERRERO
Troches Nightclub & Restaurant
729 Windsor Ave. Hartford (exit 33 off I-91), CT
860-727-0315
Yes, music of Mexico and Puerto Rico. No cover.
Sat, Jan. 24 2009 10:30 PM
PETE VALENTINE Y SU ORQUESTA salsa
Azucar Restaurant's - Live Music Saturdays
494 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-5800
Salsa every Saturday in Hartford's Entertainment District. $5.00 at the door.
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Sat, Jan. 24 2009 Doors open at 8:00 PM
LOS FIELES MUSICALES cumbia, duanguense, nortenas
Passion Nightclub
145 Newfield Ave, Hartford, CT
860-777-7957 or 860-794-6198
Advance tickets $10.
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Fri, Jan. 23 2009 10:00 PM
JESUS PAGAN presents EL CONJUNTO BARRIO charanga, salsa, jazz, plena,bomba, descarga
Waterfront Tavern
920 Main Street, Holyoke, MA
413-532-2292
Paoli Music Award winner, JESUS PAGAN presents El CONJUNTO BARRIO. $5.00 cover.
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Fri, Jan. 23 2009 6:30 PM
LOS BOHEMIOS musica tipica
La Casona Restaurant - Live Music Fridays
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-9929
No cover Friday in Hartford's Entertainment District.
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Fri, Jan. 23 2009 10:30 PM
KARIBE MAMBO salsa Celebrates Natalie's B'Day
Azucar Restaurant
494 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-5800
Open Admission - Friday Night Special in Hartford's Entertainment District.
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Wed, Jan. 21 2009 9:00 PM
GOZA LATIN JAZZ
Tisane Tea & Coffee House
537 Farmington Ave, Hartford, CT
(860) 523-5417
no cover - jazz musicians welcome to sit in.
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Mon, Jan. 19 2009 7:30 PM
OFRECIMIENTO salsa
Interview and Performance for RITMO LATINO
Barca Restaurant, 1429 Park Street, Hartford, CT
860-724-4444
Angel Arce of Access TV is filming live Latin music for his show "Ritmo Latino". I'll check on the air date. No cover.
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Sat, Jan. 17 2009 7:30 PM Doors open at 6:30 PM
VAL RAMOS FLAMENCO CUADRO
Elim Park Place - Nelson Hall
140 Cook Hill Road, Cheshire, CT
203-699-5495
Full Cuadro with Dancer Julissa Cardenillas and singer Domenico Caro. Tickets $12/General, $10 Seniors & Students.
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Sat, Jan. 17 2009 10:30 PM
ORQUESTA CALIDAD salsa
Azucar Restaurant - Live Salsa Saturdays
494 Franklin Ave. Hartford, CT
860-296-5800
Salsa every Saturday in Hartford's Entertainment District. $5.00 cover.
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Fri, Jan. 16 2009 9:30 PM
RENE RENE singer
La Fonda Restaurante-Bar
269 Franklin Ave., Hartford, CT
860-296-8256
No cover.
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Fri, Jan. 16 2009 11:00 PM Doors open at 8:00 PM
EL CHINO y el grupo AGUAKATE
bachata, merengue, "musica tipica dominican"
Passion Night Club, 145 Newfield Ave. Hartford, CT
860-777-7957
Tickets $25.
Fri, Jan. 16 2009 6:30 PM
SON DE SIEMPRE jazz, cumbia, vallenato, son cubano
La Casona Restaurant - Live Music Fridays
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford (Airport Rd. exit 27 off I-91), CT
860-296-9929
FABIO MATEUS, MARCOS ROJAS, MARCELO SALVADOR & friends. Yes, you will dance. No cover.
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Thu, Jan. 15 2009 6:00 PM
Latin Music OPEN-MIC @ La Casona Restaurant
Hosts: David Giardina & Carlos Hernandez Chavez - Bring your instruments! Voice!
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-9929
2009 Open-Mic began with a great night of Latin music with hosts: DAVE GIARDINA & CARLOS HERNANDEZ CHAVEZ plus area musicians: VAL RAMOS, BOBBY T., FABIO MATEUS, ROBERTO CLAVIJO, JAY BORGES and singers WILLY VASQUEZ, TERE MANIER, Alfonso Miguel-Romero, and Edwin Vargas. Congratulations to Business Card Raffle Winner, Lunch-for-Two at La Casona by Darryll DarbyThanks for the weekly bar considerations to the musicians and for the great musical surprises every Thursday at Latin Music Open-Mic. Don't forget that if you share the mic, it's a free beer or wine for you.

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Mon, Jan. 12 2009 8:00 PM
MARIO DONATE & Band ORQUESTA PUEBLO
Interview and Performance for RITMO LATINO
Barca Restaurant, 1429 Park Street, Hartford, CT
860-724-4444
8PM Interview. Free Performance starts at 8:15PM. MARIO DONATE invites you to be a part of the audience.
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Sat, Jan. 10 2009
Live Salsa Band Cancelled Due to Weather. OPEN w/DJ
Saturday 1/17 ORQUESTA CALIDAD
Azucar Restaurant, CT
860-296-5800
Sat, Jan. 10 2009 9:00 PM
INVASION SECRETA salsa, merengue, bachata
Guavate Cafe (Cancelled due to the weather)
847 Windsor Ave. Hartford. (Exit 33 off I-91), CT
860-241-0346
Sat, Jan. 10 2009 9:00 PM
MARIA REYES & DUO MEXICORICO DE GUERRERO
Troches Nightclub & Restaurant (Still on as of 6:30PM)
729 Windsor Ave. Hartford (exit 33 off I-91), CT
860-727-0315
Musicians of Puerto Rico and Mexico. No cover.
Fri, Jan. 9 2009 10:30 AM
KARIBE MAMBO salsa
La Vijeñita Restaurant
1812 East Main St., Waterbury, CT
203.757.9888
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Fri, Jan. 9 2009 Doors open at 9:00 PM
CHARLIE CRUZ Dinamico Tour 2009!
Passion Nightclub
145 Newfield Ave, Hartford, CT
860-810-4261
Noche de Salsa. Tickets $20.
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Fri, Jan. 9 2009 6:30 PM
KULTURA BORIKUA en Gran Parranda!
La Casona Restaurant - Live Music Fridays
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford (exit 27 off I-91), CT
860-296-9929
No cover.
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Thu, Jan. 8 2009 6:00 PM
Latin Music OPEN-MIC @ La Casona Restaurant
Hosts: David Giardina & Carlos Hernandez Chavez - Bring your instruments! Voice!
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-9929
Happy New Year! 2008 Open-Mic ended with a superior Latin music show with area musicians: DAVE GIARDINA, CARLOS HERNANDEZ CHAVEZ, VAL RAMOS, BOBBY T., FABIO MATEUS, RICHARD AGUAYO, DULCE SANTANA, NICOLO CAPELLINI, WILLY VASQUEZ and "La Estrella de La Casona" Gloria Pimentel.  Business Card Raffle Winners: Cristina Garcia-JOSE GONZALEZ & BANDA CRIOLLA Christmas in Puerto Rico CD, Beth Pite of the Wadsworth Atheneum-Lunch-for-Two at La Casona, VAL RAMOS took the 4-pack passes to the WADSWORTH ATHENEUM!  Thanks all for raffle donations, weekly bar considerations to the musicians and for the great musical surprises every Thursday at Latin Music Open-Mic.  Don't forget that if you share the mic, it's a free beer or wine for you.

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Sat, Jan. 3 2009 9:00 PM
GRUPO ARENA salsa, merengue, bachata
Guavate Cafe
847 Windsor Ave. Hartford. (Exit 33 off I-91), CT
860-241-0346
An eat-in or take-out Puerto Rican restaurant as you enter which leads to a glass paned door entrance to a large club room with a bar and large stage. $5 cover.
Sat, Jan. 3 2009 7:30 PM
DAVE G. & GOZA LATIN JAZZ brazilian & latin jazz
Tango
2935 Main Street, Glastonbury (formerly Bamboleo's), CT
860-657-4527
7:30-11pm Usually found at Tango on Thursday evenings after 9pm, GOZA warms up a cold Saturday night. No cover.
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Sat, Jan. 3 2009 10:30 PM
KARIBE MAMBO salsa
Azucar Restaurant's - Live Music Saturdays
494 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT
860-296-5800
KARIBE MAMBO celebrates Three Kings Day! $5.00 cover.
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