Grupo Zhandalo's debut at Frascati
August 12, 2007 1:34am
It's 12:12pm on Sunday as I type these words. Went to bed around 6:00am cuz my friend and I ended up crashing a party after Frascati. Got up around 11:00am today (Sunday) with just enough time to crank out a quick blog and meet up with a friend to catch a movie, so I'll keep the commentary brief.
Last night (Saturday) after finishing up our gig at Tapeo (which went especially well thanks to an especially inspired Ginette and Claudia and also to Mother Nature for giving us an unbelievably gorgeous summer night), I rode up with Ginette to checkout the debut by the group Zhandalo at Frascati in Bethesda. The show was already well under way when we arrived sometime a little after 11:00pm. The restaurant was packed and the audience was very lively as singer/percussionists Esteban Falcón and Alexis Fleites and guitarists Tito Dorante and Armin Gajardo performed everything from rumbas to tangos and Sevillanas.
Anywayz, I'm already late as it is, so I'll just leave it to you my readers to add your own commentary. Enjoy the pics...
Many of the dancers that happened to attend this show are students of Carmen de Vicente. Did you know that Ginette started out with Carmen more than 7 years ago? I know because I was there performing as a soloist in Carmen's show in 2000.
Esteban Falcón, Alexis Fleites and Tito Dorante. August 11, 2007 11:46pm
I should mention that in the middle of one of the sets, Esteban not only acknowledged me and gave me my 5 minutes of fame 
but he also took the time to promote my website which he visits everyday--I know this because he occasionally posts comments in this blog. Thanks Esteban!
Esteban is a salsa singer that performs with Orquesta Sin Miedo at Cecilia's. The performance schedule is on his website.
Esteban. August 11, 2007 11:48pm
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August 11, 2007 11:57pm
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August 12, 2007 12:39am
Esteban's daughters dancing Sevillanas. August 12, 2007 12:45am
August 12, 2007 12:44am
August 12, 2007 12:45am
Artistic director Pilar informs me that she is definitely considering presenting flamenco shows here at Frascati in the near future. I'll give you more details as they are confirmed. OK, turn off your computer and get of the house now. It's a beautiful day. Ciao!
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Comments
Hello Miguelito,
Thanks so much for your support this past Saturday. Your pictures are amazing. Thanks again!
Posted by: Estban | August 13, 2007 11:34 AM
Thank you so much Miguelito!! So happy and proud about it...
Posted by: carmen de vicente | August 15, 2007 4:05 AM