TGIF – Friday Jazz in Carlsbad – (perfect Vadiar Wrap venue!)
Carlsbad, California hosts some of the best Friday night Jazz concerts (free) in the summer months….appropriately named “TGIF – Jazz in the Park” nights. I have been spotted there, wearing (of course) a Vadiar Wrap tied around my waist and over my white, summer capris – just a splash of color and fun to compliment such a fun event.
There aren’t many opportunities left to attend during summer 2008….so get on out there – and dance!
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| 6-8 pm Fri, Aug. 8, 2008 | Price: Free. | |
| 6-8 pm Fri, Aug. 15, 2008 | Price: Free. | |
| 6-8pm Fri, Aug. 22, 2008 | Price: Free. |
August 8 – Oliver Mtukudzi & Black Spirit Afro-Pop
Oliver Mtukudzi (“Tuku”) is the best-selling artist in Zimbabwe, with a powerful voice that echoes the great traditions of gospel and r&b. His original lyrics brim with a life-affirming sense of humor and optimism, while “Tuku Music” incorporates chimurenga, pop, South African mbaqanga, and the traditional kateke drumming of his clan, the Korekore.
August 15 – Luna Llena Cuban Salsa (see this link for a listen to Luna Llena! they are GREAT!)
Luna Llena specializes in a stylized salsa that takes listeners back in time to the flower-perfumed streets, starry nights and glittering dance clubs of Havana. In their first performance at TGIF, the exceptional musicians of Luna Llena bring the energetic beats, close-knit vocal harmonies and full, bright sounds of authentic salsa orchestre to life under the Carlsbad stars.
August 22 – Steve Lucky & The Rhumba Bums featuring Carmen Getit Jump Jive/Swing
A huge hit from our 2005 season, Steve Lucky & The Rhumba Bums will cap off the 2008 TGIF concerts in grand style. It’ll be one big raucous evening of pure fun as pianist Steve Lucky, guitarist Carmen Getit and the sax, bass and drum-pounding Rhumba Bums put all their energies into their own special blend of swing, boogie woogie, and down-home r&b. Get ready to r-h-u-m-b-a.
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