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World Music and Dance Production
Armed with his Spanish guitar, Benise and his Nights of Fire cast
of world-class musicians and elaborately choreographed dancers are
back with a new production – “The Spanish Guitar”
As composer, guitarist and creative force behind
the event, BENISE (pronounced Buh-nes-say) says the show’s
ambition is “to take people on a musical journey. I wanted
to push the boundaries of traditional Flamenco/Spanish guitar while
combining the elements of dance and theater.
This show is a celebration of MUSIC *
LOVE * LIFE |
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KAREN BRIGGS and her band SOULCHESTRA
Karen's
myspace
Described as "that lady in red", her
fiery performances in the multi-platinum selling, "Yanni: Live
at the Acropolis" PBS special has been seen and remembered
by literally millions of people around the world.
Karen's live performances are "electrifying
and explosive!"
Her style encompasses a unique melismatic, 'vocal-like' soul, thus
giving her a rare and distinguishable signature of sound. |
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ERIC HANSEN
Eric Hansen brings together an ideal blend of
Flamenco, Smooth Jazz and Classical accompanied by exotic rhythms
of Latin American and Middle Eastern percussion. Eric's second release,
"Nuevo Flamenco Romancero" spent over 15 weeks on Billboard's
Top 15 New Age Chart. Eric's original compositions and arrangements
of popular music bring the most out of the nylon string guitar while
his fiery improvisations electrify audiences everywhere.
New York Post - "It takes only a single
spin of Eric Hansen's Nuevo Flamenco Romancero to realize he is
a master of the contemporary Spanish guitar". |
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BENJAMIN WOODS FLAMENCO GUITAR
Benjamin's
myspace
Benjamin will be performing authentic Flamenco
and Spanish Guitar accompanied by flamenco dancers. You’ll
be inspired by the lively rhumbas and bulerias. |
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GILBERTO GONZÁLEZ
Gilberto's
website
Gilberto's
myspace
Born in Guymas, Mexico Gilberto’s music
has been critically acclaimed as being romantic, passionate, and
a colorful fusion of Latin rhythms.
Gilberto and his band will be performing his
original compositions - melodic, classical guitar and mellow Latin
jazz, with a Spanish and Latin American influence. |
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DAMON VONN
www.damonvonn.com
Damon
Vonn's My Space
Damon Vonn is an LA based singer, songwriter
and musician. The music is a colorful mixture of powerful horns,
soulful melodies and catchy hooks...
High energy, "blue eyed soul" that
keeps you up and makes you feel good all over!!
Damon was recently labeled one of LA's Top Unsigned
Artists by Musicians Choice Magazine and his music is currently
being featured on the daytime TV series, Guiding Light. |