May Performer Spotlight - Puro Bandido & Dr. Tequila

Its May the month of Cinco de Mayo and Margaritas!  Its time for a little Latin Rock with Puro Bandido and Dr. Tequila!

Puro Bandido is a highly acclaimed Latin Rock Band featuring  Richard Segovia, Johnny Gunn, Rolando "Choco" Contreras, Angel Arozco, Rafael Ramirez, Steve Salinas. The members of this band have written and/or performed with the likes of Carlos Santana, Stevie Wonder, Eddie Money, Randy Jackson, Tommy Castro, Kool & the Gang, Tower of Power and more.

Here is what the media is saying about Puro Bandido:

Voices of Latin Rock - "Casa Bandido is pure Latino magic! Its starts with a three chord, slightly melancholic refrain with excellent guitar atmospherics by Jorge Santana and Johnny Gunn before breaking into a Salsa inflected joyous song featuring Richard Segovia on Timbales and Rafael Ramirez on congas and Angel Arozco on the drum kit.  This is truly a great cut, both fully steeped in the San Franciscan Latino-Mission tradition but with a fresh and uplifting vibe."

The SanFrancisco Bay Guardian - "Puro Bandido is more than a refreshing new muscial group - it is a new attitude and an eclectic new sound that mesmerizes its audiences with its incredible stage presence, driving rhythms, soaring guitars, and precise musical execution."

Puro Bandido has a new release on Straw House/Sony-Red

"We Don't Need No Stinkin' Badges" due in stores this summer!  This band is perfect for fairs, festivals, casinos, corporate events and private parties.

 

Now onto Dr. Tequila, a Latin & Blues Funk mix supplied by Dr Tequila himself Richie Barron and Five Latino Players from Jorge Santana's Malo. "Bandido" aka Richard Segovia has been the good Doctor's Music Director since the inception of the project. 

 

The CD was recorded in San Francisco's Mission District, the Heart of Latin Soul!  Many who have heard the self-titled Dr. Tequila CD have tagged the sound as "Santana in Magaritaville"!  Barron aka Dr. Tequila previously toured in a Blues Rock band with ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard.

 

Here is what the media is saying about

Dr. Tequila:

Blues Wax:  Full of Smokin' Hot Latin, with Jumpin' and Funky Blues, that will surely get you moving.

Blues Art: The rhythm section has me in total awe!

Vintage Guitar: Richie (Dr. Tequila) is a strong guitarist, who's delivery is tried and true, Dr. Tequila is bound to make a lasting impression on music lovers everywhere!

Relix Magazine: Barron (Dr. Tequila) has assembled one of the finest bands playing Latin Blues today.

 Both are currently available on iTunes, Amazon & your favorite online digital stores!

April 2010 in Review

April is now behind us . . . back on April 8th we lost an amazing animal trainer. Derrick Rosaire passed away after a brief battle with cancer.  Derrick leaves behind two sons, a wife and a family of the best animal trainers in the business.  Our sincere condolences to the Rosaire family.

April is the month of spring break and all the events that welcome in the beginning of spring.  We had events throughout the east coast including Power's Great American Midways in Staunton, VA as well as Asheboro, NC.  We also had Rockwell Amusements close to home in Taunton, MA.  In typical April fashion the weather was both with us and against us.  We saw record high temperatures and record low temperatures all in the same week. Cabin fever prevailed on the warm sunny days as families shed their sweaters and sweatshirts and line up for the first pay one price wristbands for the season.

One of the most exciting events we have had this year occurred on April 17th.  Jade Kindar-Martin became the first high-wire artist to cross  the new Wembley Stadium on the high-wire 150' above the floor of the stadium and 500' across.  That type of extreme high-wire performance is known as a
sky-walk. It has been 35 years this year since Evel Knievel made his attempt at jumping thirteen buses at the original Wembley Stadium and that was not far from Jade mind as he made his preparation for this historic event.  This event was pre-match entertainment for the Saracens Rugby team and was sponsored by Domino's Pizza.  The match had record attendance not only for the Saracens, not only for a rugby match at Wembley but record attendance for a rugby match in general throughout the entire Guinness Premiership League.  Both the Saracens and Dominos were thrilled with all the media coverage of the event which was considered a huge success.  This is yet more proof that Jade's sky-walks are a proven draw for audiences.  This is the perfect event to sell through those extra seats in a stadium, to draw audiences to a festival or to bring media attention to a company or product.  Sky-walks are inspirational to audiences and show nothing is impossible! 

Coming this winter Accipiter Enterprises, birds of prey show will feature and all new opportunity for resorts, hotels, golf courses, etc.  The event is the Bird Strike Force, a bird of prey abatement/educational show.  This provide and educational and entertaining show to patrons and guests and at the same time encourage wintering birds to move along.  No birds will be harmed in the process but the mere presence of the owls, hawks and falcons is reason enough for the mobs of feathered friends to find a new hang out, providing a more relaxing atmosphere overall.  This show will be geared towards those resorts in the warmer climates where winter birds can become a nuisance and possibly even a health hazard.

A couple more RED HOT ROUTING SPECIALS to report!  The Magic of Lance Gifford and Company has July 12 to August 1st open for the Northeast.  Includes fabulous illusion show with magician, assistant and animals!  Lance has his own stage and will let the purchaser use the stage for other shows/presentations during the event such as music and awards presentations.  Lance also can include Granny's Racing Pigs as well as Karaoke if the purchaser is interested.

The second RED HOT ROUTING SPECIAL is a fantastic deal for any special event in the Midwest!  Maximum Velocity actions sports show is presenting their street course show on June 20th in Colorado Springs.  They need to route the show in and out with the starting and ending point being in New Hampshire.  If you are along the way we can bring you the show with NO MILEAGE FEE!  Maximum Velocity was recently featured on ABC's Extreme Home Makeover as well as New Hampshire's Chronicle.

As we enter into the outdoor event season I wish to remind all those planning to attend and event to keep a few things in mind.  One wear comfortable shoes, you will encounter all types of terrain at fairs and festivals, from paved walkways to grass, gravel and maybe even mud. You will also encounter crowds and stomping feet of all sizes.  It is not a good place for heels, flip flops, sandals, and alike.  Trade in your fashion sense for a good pair of sneakers!  You and your feet will thank me for this advice.