Incendio Performs at Level 4 in Paso Robles on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 6pm to 9pm!

Vihuela Winery and Level 4 of Paso Robles present Incendio Live In Concert!

Seductive, energetic and infectious, Incendio's music is a fiery blend of Latin guitar and world fusion.

Vihuela, a premier winery on the Central Coast, will be pouring five of their award winning wines, including the much talked about Incendio Blend.

There is no cover charge for this event but seating is limited so call now for reservations! 805-237-2111

Level 4 is located at 1216 Park Street in Paso Robles, California.

Click here to visit Vihuela Winery's website.

Paco Peña Performs A Compás! at UCLA

Paco Peña will perform flamenco guitar in his show "A Compás!" at UCLA's Royce Hall this Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.

This show explores the African and Asian roots of the music and Peña’s native Andalusia, Spain and its embrace in cultures around the globe.

Don't miss this amazing group of guitarists and dancers, plus singer Miguel Ortega and percussionist Nacho López. You will surely see first hand why Paco Peña is a flamenco legend.

For more information about this show click here.

Flamenco Arts Festival in Santa Barbara!

For full details of the Flamenco Arts Festival in Santa Barbara click here.

The Flamenco Arts Festival will take place this Saturday, September 26, 2009 in Santa Barbara! This is the 10th Anniversary of the Flamenco Arts Festival and it always sells out so get your tickets soon at the Lobero Theatre box office.

This year features flamenco artist Maria Juncal in the U.S. premiere of Tercera Llamada: Moment of Enchantment. Directly before the show, Juan Talavera of Los Angeles will be receiving the festival's highest honor; the Lifetime Acheivement Award.

As always there will be an after party following the performance, but don't stay out too late because there are three flamenco master classes the next day! Master classes will cover Sevillanas, Bulerias, and flamenco dance technique.

Ah, the flamenco bliss!

Love Flamenco Performance This Saturday!

This Saturday Love Flamenco will perform flamenco dance at one of our favorite spots in Santa Barbara-ArcobalenoTrade! Arcobaleno Trade is the only fair trade store in Santa Barbara. The store shares a space with French Press, a delicious cafe. Grab a latte and enjoy the show on the side patio!

Event details
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2009
Time: Flamenco Guitar 6:00pm-7:00pm and Flamenco Dancing: 6:30pm-7:00pm
Location: Arcobaleno Trade, 1101 State Street (at State & Figueroa) in Santa Barbara, California.
Admission: Free

Hope to see you there!

To find Love Flamenco on facebook, click here. To rsvp to this event using facebook, click here.

To learn more about Arcobaleno Trade click here.

Tony Ybarra, Antoinette Lopez, and Chalo Eduardo at Chase Palm Park Thursday July 23

Chase Palm Park Concerts in the Park series presents FUEGO!, an evening of Flamenco Latino with Tony Ybarra featuring Antoinette Lopez and Chalo Eduardo.

The concert starts at 6pm and admission is free!

Chase Palm Park is located at 236 East Cabrillo Boulevard in Santa Barbara.

Bring a blanket and chairs and enjoy the sounds of Flamenco Latino Music, the sound of the ocean and a beautiful summer sunset.

Joining Tony Ybarra will be Al Velasquez on drums, Mike Velasquez on bass, Andrew Martinez on flute/keys, Luis Moreno - vocals, and guests artists Antoinette Lopez and Flamenco Ole, and world renowned percussionist Chalo Eduardo.

See you there!

Flamenco Guitarist Tony Ybarra at Stow House Tuesday July 21

The 3rd Annual Music at the Ranch Concert series presents Tony Ybarra and Sonido Moreno tomorrow, Tuesday July 21, 2009 from 5:30-7:30pm.

Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic and hear the sounds of Flamenco Latino Guitar under the canopy of Oak and Cedar Trees at the historic Stow House.

Stow House is located at 302 Los Caneros Road in Goleta

Admission is free and open to all ages.

Joining Tony Ybarra will be Andrew Martinez on flute and keys
and Al and Mike Velasquez on drums and bass.

For more information call (805) 681-7216 or go to StowHouse.com.

Enjoy the show and pick up one of Tony's CDs!

Old Spanish Nights: Thurs. July 16

The California Wine Festival in Santa Barbara has your pre-Fiesta fiesta! This festival offers a celebration of local wine and food and Santa Barbara's Spanish colonial roots at the Casa De la Guerra Courtyard. This is the perfect setting for showcasing local and regional wines, and spicy tapas from local restaurants. Entertainment includes passionate flamenco dancers accompanied by popular California-Latin jazz/flamenco/Rumba band Luna Gitana. Casa de la Guerra is located at 15 East De la Guerra Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Nos vemos!

Old Spanish Days Fiesta Aug. 5-9 2009

Each August Santa Barbara turns into one giant fiesta! There is so much to do and see during Old Spanish Days Fiesta: experience La Fiesta Pequeña-Opening Ceremonies at the Santa Barbara Mission, taste the flavors of Mexico at De La Guerra Plaza, bring your blanket to the lawn of the courthouse to watch flamenco and folklorico dancing during Noches de Ronda, and don't miss the Fiesta Parade on Friday and the Children's Parade on Saturday. For official calendar of events, visit the Old Spanish Days Calendar. Viva la Fiesta!

Spanish Arts Festival in San Diego

If you live in the San Diego area... go to the Spanish Arts Festival!

Spanish Arts Festival

June 26th-28th, 2009

Lila Jolla Studios

1002 Prospect St.

La Jolla, CA 92037

A celebration of Spanish culture through the visual and performing arts.

For more info check out http://spanishartsfest.eventbrite.com/ or Almardiente.com.

June 26, 7pm - Guitar exposition Wine and cheese (donation)
8pm - Gracia y Pasion

June 27, 7pm - Guitar exposition Wine and cheese (donation)
8pm - San Diego Flamenco

June 28, 5pm - Guitar exposition Wine and cheese (donation)
6pm - Encuentro

Flamenco Loves Tango

One upcoming show you won't want to miss: Flamenco Loves Tango. This show will be Saturday, June 27 at 8 pm at the Lobero Theater in Santa Barbara, California, U.S.A. To buy tickets or to learn more about this performance, please visit: http://www.primatango.com/ or http://www.lobero.com/calendar/index.php?display=event&id=409&returnto=list