Cubano's. November 1, 2006
Mariya and Miguelito in Guajiras. November 1, 2006 8:51pm (photo by Jamie)
It's 12:18am on Thursday as I type these words. I got home about an hour ago and am just getting around to uploading the pics from earlier this evening where was I subbed for Torcuato at his Wednesday night gig at Cubano's in Silver Spring, Maryland.
I sort of underestimated the travel time cuz I arrived at Cubano's with just barely enough time to literally walk in, setup the sound system and stage lights, plug in microphone and start the show without a second to catch my breath. Of course, in the mad rush to get started I broke my thumbnail which wasn't such a bad thing anyway--it was just about due to be trimmed down anyway.
It's just that ideally I'd trim the nail a few hours before the show so I could carefully file it into the optimum shape for playing guitar. But of course, as fate would have it, I didn't have the luxury of time, so I only had a minute to do a once-over to smooth out the visibly rough edges, drop my file on the floor, turn up the volume on the mixer and begin the opening guitar solo.
November 1, 2006 8:52pm (photo by Jamie)
These two ladies next to the stage said hello to me while I was setting up. I only had a second to greet them back but I made up for it later. Mariya and I joined them at their table between sets and we got to know them a little.
November 1, 2006 8:53pm (photo by Jamie)
Turns out one of them, Georgia, is a regular reader of my website and blog. So like many of my readers, she knew quite a few personal details about myself which I reveal in my writings. Of course, I was very flattered when she recognized me when I walked in. It's cool being a minor celebrity. Hehe. Anywayz, Georgia's not a flamenco dancer, yet. But she is a big fan of Duende Camarón.
November 1, 2006 8:55pm (photo by Jamie)
Georgia and her friend Jamie know each other from when they used to work together at George Washington University where (if you know your Miguelito flamenco history) I used to regularly play for flamenco dance classes 15 years ago in the Marvin Center dance studio.
As always, having friends in the audience (in this case new ones) made the evening here at Cubano's special. I mean c'mon. Anyone who reads my website regularly has got to be fanatic of flamenco. It's always more fun to peform for people who have an understanding about flamenco. Thank you ladies! Of course, I invited them to come to my Monday night gig at Cafe Citron.
Mariya, Georgia (from Jamaica), Miguelito and Jamie (from Nepal). November 1, 2006 9:02pm (photo by Keith)
Tonight (Thursday) I'll be performing at the Andalucía with dancer Pam de Ocampo. Call 301-770-1880 to make a reservation. See you there!
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Comments
These pictures are great. Vibrant colors. And the performance was terrific !!! Congratulations !!!
Adolfo Mendez.
Posted by: adolfo mendez | November 19, 2006 7:07 PM