2010-02-19
Welcome to the first newsletter of 2010!! So much is happening for Spanish Rock in Orlando we can't wait to tell you about it!!
We'll start by saying URBEPRIMA has been in the lab preparing its 2010 East Coast Tour, has a new line-up (as most of you know), a brand new repertoire, a brand new video, a new website and image, and is ready to start rocking out!! URBEPRIMA will begin this tour on April 16th @ the Plaza Thatre, and will go to several cities including Atlanta, Miami & New York. We'll keep you posted on the dates and the action: So much goodness!!
Congrats to Marcela Garces for her success with Tatame's Latin Open Mic, which grows and grows more everytime, and gives Tuesday night an amazing energy and offers a unique alternative environment for all Orlando rockers. Keep it up Marce!!
Also, good news for those of you who follow KOOL US, one of our local Spanish Rock pioneers: They're back and better than ever! Read on for some info on their upcoming shows.
Now let's concentrate on what's coming up next:
This Friday, February 19th, Taste Restaurant will be hosting the first of many Spanish Rock events, bringing you the Prog-Rock giants of PERSONA, who will share the stage with the Punk-Reggae maniacs from LATE MESSANGERS. These guys have been holding back for a while, to make this an unforgettable show!!!
These events @ Taste Restaurant will give yet another alternative to Orlando rockers in an amazing art-fusion atmosphere, so we'll keep you posted on the dates.
Next, let's take a look @ March:
We invite you to come join us for another awesome iRock night @ Los Billares on March 10th, where the new URBEPRIMA will play its new repertoire in the new home for Spanish Rock. So, come and catch a sneak-peak of what URBEPRIMA has in store, while you help us collect funds for our new EP!! No cover, hookah, pool tables, drink specials & Spanish Rock DJ!!
Also on March 13th, locals KOOL US, VERSUSNOVA, & PARAFANELIA. will be rocking out @ The Haven!! This promises to be an amazing show, since is the return of all three bands to the stage in a long time! The wheels keep on turning and more awesomeness coming your way.
Now, on March 19th, come to Taste Restaurant & enjoy of independent art, music, and succulent food @ one of the best atmospheres in Orlando! This time, Apartment E & Arte-facto present some of the best underground rock on the East Coast: The altarnative sounds of SUPERSAM from Miami & SATELLITE DISTRICT from Atlanta, psychedelic KAPSULA & the return of the powerful KOOL US from Orlando! Taste has the longest happy our in O-town!! Come and join us at the first of many Arte-facto events @ Taste, which will happen the second Friday of very month from now on!!
Lastly, URBEPRIMA will be playing a Haiti benefit show @ UCF on Wednesday, March 24th. Club Kreyol is collecting funds for their brothers and sisters and Haiti. It will take place at the Pegasus Ballroom in UCF's Student Union @ Noon. Come give support this event to give to those in need!
Had enough yet? This is just the beginning of a myriad of amazing Spanish Rock and Latin Art events coming your way, so stay tuned, 'causer we're just warming up!!
