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LOCATION:
Takoma Park,
Maryland
TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 500 miles from Takoma Park, MD.
SURROUNDING AREA:
Washington, Hyattsville, Silver Spring, Adelphi Chillum, Chevy Chase, College Park, Mount Rainier, Bethesda, Brentwood, Bladensburg, Kensington, Riverdale, Beltsville, Arlington, Garrett Park, New Carrollton, Cabin John, Glen Echo, Greenbelt, Rockville, Southern Md Facility, Capital Heights, Capitol Heights, Cheverly, Lanham, Mc Lean, Suburb Maryland Fac, Alexandria, Burtonsville, Suitland.
PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Latin Band
GENRE:
Blues, Cuban, Fusion, Latin, Meditational, Salsa, World Music
AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings
PERFORMING SINCE:
2003
PAY RANGE:
$3000-$5000 per event
INFLUENCES:
Juan Luis Guerra, Ruben Blades, Carlos Vives, Hector Lavoe, The Doors, Juanes, Amigos Invisibles, Willie Colon, Irakere, Silk Road, Soda Stereo, Enanitos Verdes, Ismael Rivera, Joe Arroyo, Fruko Y su Tesos, Los Prisioneros, Afrocuba de Matanza, Muñequitos
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Gato+the Palenke Music Co.
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DESCRIPTION:
While nobody was looking, Washington DC became one of the most dynamic cities in the world for Latin music. With hot musicians pouring into the Capitol from Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, not to mention North America, it was simply a matter of time until something new and crucial began taking root.During countless knock-down-drag-out Friday and Saturday nights, Washingtonians have been sweating to one of the greatest party bands in America, without knowing they were getting an ear full of original Latin fusion – brand new Latin rhythms designed to pay homage to Latin America’s culture while keeping America dancing until it’s sweaty and spent. Gato + the Palenke Music Co. is the band that best represents the fusion that is Washington – deep Latin folklore meets classic salsa, with equal parts tropicalia and rock thrown in for good measure – both Americas collide, and everybody is having a great time. Since 2002, singer and composer Jaime Andrés Salazar – “Gato” – has been searching for a musical way to represent the incredible diversity and vitality of the latest round of immigration in the Americas. His lyrics are mostly related to the feeling of many emigrants who leave their country in search of new opportunities; they speak of wanting and longing, reconciliation and hope. And the music behind it simply kicks. Palenke Music Company crystallized this vision the only way they could – by honing their live sound in countless bars, weddings, concerts, embassies, and festivals and learning to keep everybody - from every country – dancing for hours. Now, as a testament to this infectious energy, Palenke releases La Situación, a completely original blend of music in twelve tracks. This newly released record is an elaborate blend of diverse Latin American rhythms, such as salsa, merengue, seis chorreado, festejo, bomba, cumbia, merecumbé, punta, gaita as well as blues and reggae. No band has ever combined these rhythms, which together with Salazar’s heartfelt songwriting, simply soar. Of course, the only way to get the real deal is to see Palenke live. Gato + the Palenke Music Co. Band Members:
Jaime Andrés Salazar, Gato: vocalist, composer, guitarist, producer and director (Colombia)
Christian Gonzáles, Bass (Peru)*
Luís
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Please note, in addition to Takoma Park, Gato+the Palenke Music Co. also serves the surrounding towns of Washington, Hyattsville, Silver Spring, Adelphi Chillum, Chevy Chase, College Park, Mount Rainier, Bethesda, Brentwood, Bladensburg, Kensington, Riverdale, Beltsville, Arlington, Garrett Park, New Carrollton, Cabin John, Glen Echo, Greenbelt, Rockville, Southern Md Facility, Capital Heights, Capitol Heights, Cheverly, Lanham, Mc Lean, Suburb Maryland Fac, Alexandria, Burtonsville, Suitland and many other locations in and around the Takoma Park area.
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