Dave Santiago & Latin Affair

• Danny Morales - Timbales, Bongos
• Dave Santiago SR. - Vocals, percusion, leader
• Vicnte Cantu - Trumpet
• Ray Vega - Trumpet
• Rick Faulkner - Trombone,
• Rolando ramos - Congas
• Dave Santiago Jr. - Flute,coleader
• Pete Pagan - Vocals
• Willie Rodriguez. - Bass
• Amy Millan - piano

Dave Santiago & Latin Affair is a 7-14 pc New York based Salsa/ son band, That plays original as well as traditional Cuban/Puerto Rican Latin/music, with the Dancer in mind. With thier recent CD realease 'Dave Santiago & latin affair' Dave & the band has taken New york tristate area, and the east coast by storm, playing at the most popular venues and competeing with the top bands in the Industry.In addition to being the top rated Latin band here on gigmasters:Dave and the band are now one of the top rated Latin orchestras in the industry,and arguably the busiest.In addition to permforning in a night club/concert setting, Dave is also available and very well versed,in weddings,Corporate affairs, galas, Dinner Dances, Funraisers, and lectures on Latin music. Dave likes to consider his music as 'Latin music with a New York attitude'. Dave works hard with his clients to ensure that any event he performs will be a success, and something that will be talked about for a long time. Thus a top rating. Along with being a great showman Dave is a well acomplished master of ceremonies and announcer, and DJ.We now include Dj services between breaks(at private events)and personal event planning,( at no extra cost). for an all inclusive expierience. And now Dave offers Frank sinatra impersonator and Live steel calypso for cocktails and dinner, as well as dancers ( Extra). Dave & the band has shared the stage with such notable artists such as, Raulin Rosendo,Conjunto Clasico, Jose alberto,Wayne Gorbea, Jimmy Bosh,Son Sublime, Toro band to name a few. and just finnished a show with El Gran Combo, The band has also recently returned from a successful tour in Cleveland Ohio,Martha's VineYard and Iowa, As well as releasing thier cd in Europe.Dave Santiago and latin affair has appeared in publications such as 'Latin beat magazine','beat magazine', along with recieving great reviews globally, and was chosen one of the top ten bands by music historian max salazar for 2002, in addition to making latin beat magazine's hit parade 12 times in the year 2002 and 2003 respectivly, with thier hits 'la peluca' 'Chibola' and 'la botija de abuelito', They are currently working on thier second release, Armed with the top musicians in the business, The band is able to travel both domestically and abroad. If You want a great show and authentic Cuban,latin music,and someone who cares about your event as well as paying great attention to deatail and your needs,Dave Santiago and Latin Affair is the band to book, check out our testimonials,and compare, They speak for themselves.

• Chibola - Dave Santiago
• infiel amante - dave Santiago
• La botija de abuelito - jose fajardo/ dave santiago
• suavito asi - dave santiago
• la peluca - dave santiago
• musica - dave santiago
• averiguao - dave santiago
• arrepentida - dave santiago
• descarga cuatro y tres - dave santiago
• mentirosa - luie ramirez, ray de la paz
• bilongo - eddie palmieiri & others
• compadre pedro juan - traditional merengue
• cana brava - traditional merengue
• sabor ami - traditional bolero
• oye como va - tito puente & santana
• la cartera - larry harlow
• el que se fue - tito rodriguez
• el cuarto de tula - buena vista social club
• a mi que - tipica 73, jose fajardo
• soy hijo del siboney - johnny pacheco
• dulce con dulce - johnny pacheco
• mayari - traditional cuban son
• guantanamera - tradional cuban guajira
• linda guajira - tradional cuban son
• que viva viva puerto rico - dave santiago, aguinardo
• como fue - benny more/ bolero
• solo - pete pagan
• amor de media noche - pete pagan
• sancocho prieto - traditional merengue
• temporar - traditonal puerto rican plena
• le paso de encarnacion - orq aragon/ larry harlow
• llorra - carlos embale/ Rhumba
• las muchachas - johnny pacheco
• agua del clavelito - johnny pacheco
• mi vecina - Dave santiago
• yare esa chica - Dave Santiago
• lindo yambu - santiago ceron
• que no muera el son - johnny pacheco
• la jeva - dave santiago
• rumba en el solar - dave santiago
• la sazon - dave santiago
• mi guaracha - dave santiago
• suavecito - dave santiago/ ignacio pinero

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio Session, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

• Dave Santiago & Latin Affair were truly amazing! They really know how to get a crowd on the dance floor. We enjoyed every moment of thier time and recommend them highly for any event. Dave Santiago & Latin Affair put on a performance our friends and family will never forget. Aside from being professionals, they also know how to engage the crowd in being a part of the music. They were just "incredible." You would have to experience it to know just how great their performance is! They were accomodating and courteous and we absolutely loved them!!!!! Our father's 70th birthday was a huge success because of Dave Santiago & Latin Affair. -- Anabell D, West Springfield, MA, 9/1/2007
• It is my pleasure to recommend Dave Santiago and the Latin affair!! Our wedding was on July 21st, 2007 in Jamestown R.I. Dave and his band showed up early and gave the best performance that I have ever seen. I can't count how many of our guests during and after the wedding told me how that was the best wedding band that they have ever heard. Dave's band members were truly talented musicians who seemed to have a great time at the wedding. Dave was not only professional but made our special day even better with his singing. Don't worry if you are not latin (we are not), everyone danced. Thanks Dave, you were the best! Seth & Nurine Chodosh -- Nurine S, Jamestown, RI, 7/21/2007
• Dave Santiago and Latin Affair were exceptional! From the bid request through the day of our event, Dave remained in contact with us to discuss the details and format of our event. He responded to our email messages promptly and was available to talk via telephone. Many of the guests at our event gave rave reviews of the band. Dave Santiago and Latin Affair far exceeded our expectations, and they were extremely talented, professional, and flexible. We highly recommend them for your event. Conrad and Amy M. Annapolis, Maryland -- Amy D, Annapolis, MD, 9/23/2006
• I hired David Santiago and the Latin Affair for my wedding. I found them off Gigmasters and just took a chance (they had very good ratings). For weeks, people ranted and raved about my wedding and the band! They have great energy and you can tell they take pride in what they do. My husband and I had a blast! I was very happy I chose them. Dave is such a nice guy and such a pleasure to work with. -- Tanya F, Bronx, NY, 8/6/2006
• The Weston Women's League held our annual fundraiser with the theme, "Havana Nights." We were looking for a great latin sound, versatility in type of music from cocktail to dinner to dance music. Because of the format of the evening, we needed some flexibility to accomodate silent auction, live auction and an ever changing flow of the evening. Dave Santiago was truly a pleasure to work with. He was flexible and reassuring through every step of the planning, confident that there would be no issues that were a problem. He worked without a stage and dealt with our space constraints. We reduced the number of band members to accomodate the budget. Every member of the band was professional. Most of all, Dave was kind and fun to work with and the music was fantastic. Thank you, Latin Affair for a memorable "Havana Night." -- Mercedes V, Ridgefield, CT, 4/1/2006
• We simply cannot find the words to praise Dave Santiago and Latin Affair enough. They were absolutely incredible, from start to finish. Dave was more than accommodating in every possible way in the months leading up to the party. He fielded every question and anticipated many to make the event exactly what we wanted it to be. In fact, due to Dave and his band, the party surpassed our wildest expectations. He is a consummate professional and his band is just amazing. He had everyone up on the dance floor but also provided soft background music while people ate. We wanted the evening never to end! We would recommend them immediately and enthusiastically. If you want a group of fantastic musicians with a positive, caring, and fun attitude, look no further! Nelson and Rebecca -- Rebecca G, New Rochelle, NY, 3/4/2006
• Dave and Latin Affair were excellent! They were so much fun,knew how to handle the crowd beautifully and were able to accomodate our asian-fusion wedding/latin music request. We highly recommend them. -- Ken I, Chilmark, MA, 6/18/2005
• It was a great experience. My guests are still talking about the entertainment. Dave and his band did a great job. These guys brought Puerto Rico to my Mom and she loved it. I would definitely book them again! -- Amy P, Inwood, NY, 11/18/2006

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