Richard Marlow, José Oretea, Alma Priego La Terremoto, Anna Menéndez, Ramin Rad and Juan Delgado at Vinoteca. April 20, 2008 10:11pm

Yesterday after the Feria, I had plans to go to Vinoteca as I usually do for a Sunday night. My dancer friend of way back, Alma Priego La Terremoto was in town (all the way from New Jersey) specifically for the Feria which unfortunately had to cancel the flamenco stage shows due to the rain. So as you can imagine, she was dying for a fix of flamenco. Luckily we have tablao shows here in DC seven days a week (knock on wood), so I gave her the directions and met up with Alma at Vinoteca sometime after 8:00pm.

Anna Menéndez was the featured dancer for the evening accompanied by guitarist Richard Marlow and singer/guitarist Gerard Moreno. When Alma arrived, it was like a reunion. She already knew me, Richard, Anna and Ramin from way back (she moved to New Jersey in 1998--ten years ago!). She met Gerard, José, Juan and Ken for the first time. Anywayz, when the show started, we all sat along the bar area closest to the stage and provided palmas for inspiration and it wasn't long before it felt like old times again in the company Alma--she's so energetic, positive and full of life!

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Gerard Moreno and Richard Marlow playing rumbas at Vinoteca. March 30, 2008 8:44pm

It's about 2:30am on Monday as I type these words. A short while ago, I got back from the new gig at Vinoteca in DC near the cross streets of 11th and U St NW (closest metro is U St/Cardozo on the Green Line). The performers were Gerard Moreno, Richard Marlow and Sara Jerez.

As you know, it's my self-appointed duty to checkout the new shows whenever they pop up, document them through photos and show them off to you here so you can see for yourself what to expect and hopefully get out of the house and check out the show for yourself.

The food here is very very good--although kinda pricey for someone like me on full-time artist's budget. :-) Entrees range from $16 to $24. I opted for the appetizer called "Sliders" which consisted of 3 mini burgers: tuna, bison and beef. Delicious and only $9! The place has a very warm romantic ambience with dim lighting and tealight candles all over the place. The bar area is where the show takes place.

Gerard and Richard perform originals and covers (mostly Gipsy Kings) for the greater portion of the two hours from 8:00pm until 10:00pm. Sara does one or two dances each hour.

In any case, I'll be going back next Sunday to take more pics, order a glass of fine wine and an appetizer or two and hopefully see a couple of familiar faces in the audience...ahem...that means you! Call 202-332-WINE to make your reservation. Until then, enjoy the pics!

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