Sergio Mendoza: band leader, pianist, and composer. Salvador Duran also sings vocals, maracas and box. Brian Lopez plays the guitar and sings vocals. Larry Lopez plays drums. Sean Rogers plays upright bass. Jack Sterbis contributes timbales and provides samples. Jon Villa plays the trumpet. Javier Games also plays the trumpet. Michael Carbajal is also on the trumpet. Jason Urman plays tenor saxophone.
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Pablo Milanes, Perez Prado, Glenn Miller, Buddy Holly, Chick Corea, Los Angeles Negros, Chico Che y la crisis, Jose Jose, Facundo Cabral, Cilvio Rogrigues, Frank Zappa, Duke Ellington, Herb Alpert and the Beatles.
Indie-Mambo is a great characterization for the twelve plus members band Y La Orkesta. Originally from Tucson, Arizona Y La Orkesta’s members are primarily from two local bands The Jons and Seven to Blue. Y La Orkesta slam dunk the resurrection of Perez Prado’s sound, Sergio’s greatest influence that fearlessly created Mambo by combining traditional Cuban rhythms with the swing of American Jazz, and Big Band harmonic sophistications. Unlike revival Mambo from the 1990’s, Y La Orkesta maintains their influence from 1940’s and 1950’s Jazz by utilizing tight percussion and high register trumpets. Deftly, Sergio Mendoza masters the fevered complexities of Mambo to infuse it with the jangly funkiness of modern rock. The result is thick, luscious arrangements that are killer on the dance floor because of their fire-cracking crisp beats and unconventional guitar work. Impressive work for a band that was recently formed (they played their first show December 29th, 2008 with Calexico) but have been playing gigs concurrently in different projects for 10 years. Each of the twelve musicians bestows profuse professionalism and craft to Y La Orkesta merging their individual backgrounds and influences seamlessly. Y La Orkesta has played a number of shows with Calexico, recently in Phoenix at Heritage Square April 4th, 2009. They also have opened up for Ozomatli in Tucson at the Rialto Theatre April 10th. And most recently played in Flagstaff with Calexico again April 11th at the Orpheum. Y La Orkesta is recording their first studio album. They are planning their first European tour in 2010.
Hermano, Mendoza...me da mucho gusto oir k se la esten pasando de poca madre. Todo bien por estos rumbos, nomas un poco ocupado como tu ya sabes. Mucho exito aya y nos reportamos al ratin. Saludos a los demas y k viajen bien. ay me guardas una, no cabron...
serg! belg doesnt have the internet. just call him (011) 32479226200. i dont think you dial the 011 when your in belgium though.....anyway, i like that name Boris. funny. im doing good. just working alot and taking care of elliott. how are your shows?? good i hope:)
hey sergio!!! you're in belgium?! i bet its freakin cold there. i hate that place.....the buildings are cool huh? where do you go next? hope you're having the best time.....doesn't jet lag suck? miss you!! be careful and meet some cuties:) xoxo
We've got two very different shows coming up in the next seven days: Hot Buttered Rum and Misfits
Saturday Nov 14 An Evening With Hot Buttered Rum at the Orpheum. Initially formed as an acoustic string band, seven years of constant touring has transformed Hot Buttered Rum into a plugged-in, percussive powerhouse that wows critics and fans alike. Their left-coast rock reveals an access to jazz, country, and world music that few groups can match. While the band's music belies simple categorization, its songwriting and stage chemistry delights listeners at every turn. Doors at 7, show at 8. All Ages. Tix are only $12 advance/$15 day of.
Tuesday Nov 17 Misfits with Hour of the Wolf, Moonlight Howlers, and Awaken the Nightmare. Misfits are the original horror punk band. Original members Jerry Only and Robo play bass and drums, and guitar is covered by Dez Cadena, originally of Black Flag. Doors at 7, show at 8. Tix are $22 advance/$25 day of.
Also coming up soon: 12/2 Voodoo Glow Skulls with Fayuca @ Downtown Greenhouse (Behind Green Room)-All Ages 12/31 New Years Eve featuring Xtra Ticket w/ David Gans @ Orpheum-All Ages 1/17 John Gorka @ Coconino Center for the Arts-All Ages 2/15 Badfish, a Tribute to Sublime @ Orpheum-All Ages 4/23 Greg Brown @ Orpheum-All Ages
This Saturday night we are throwing a Halloween Party at the Orpheum with Yin Yang and Zen Some. Sedona superfreaks Yin Yang and Zen Some know how to throw a party. Its actually impossible to convince them not to dress up in costumes during the 364 days of the year that are not Halloween. That's why we thought that they would be a particularly appropriate band to play Halloween. YYZS plays a an eclectic mix of music, focusing on 80s songs that don't suck (think New Wave, Talking Heads, etc...). So put on your freakiest outfit and come down to the Orpheum to dance. Bwahahahahaha!
The show is all ages, ONLY $5, and starts at 9pm.
Also coming up soon: 11/4 Minus the Bear with The Antlers and Twin Tiger @ Orpheum-All Ages 11/14 An Evening with Hot Buttered Rum @ Orpheum-All Ages (A GREENBUILD GREENSTREETS Event see www.usgbcaz.org/northern/greenstreets for more information. ) 11/17 Misfits with Hour of the Wolf, Moonlight Howlers, and Awaken the Nightmare @ Orpheum-All Ages 12/2 Voodoo Glow Skulls with Fayuca @ Downtown Greenhouse-All Ages 1/17 John Gorka @ Coconino Center for the Arts-All Ages 2/15 Badfish, a Tribute to Sublime @ Orpheum-All Ages 4/23 Greg Brown @ Orpehum-All Ages
Looking forward to seeing you fellas soon! It has been far too long. I'll be at Plush on 11/7 with my beloved friends (Monahans) from Austin at their show. I hope some of you can make it out, but I'll be sticking around for Sunday night, too. xoxo
This weekend we have Toubab Krewe from Asheville, NC at the Green Room with DJ Soe. Toubab plays a very original mix of West African, surf rock, jazz, and funk. Its kind of like Medeski Martin and Wood-African Style. Cover is $10 and show starts at 9pm.
Also on Friday at the Orpheum are Kottonmouth Kings with Blastenation and Potluck. All Ages and $25.
And Saturday at the Orpheum is our Greenhouse Productions 9 Yr Anniversary with Xtra Ticket-AZ's premier Dead tribute band. This free show is all ages. There will be prizes as well as a Dr Seuss Rhyme-Off. We'd love to see you. Doors at 8, show at 9pm.
Also check out these upcoming shows: 10/25 The Ditty Bops @ Coconino Center for the Arts-All Ages 10/31 Halloween with Yin Yang & Zen Some @ Orpehum 11/4 Minus The Bear with The Antlers and Twin Tigers@ Orpheum-All Ages 11/14 Hot Buttered Rum @ Orpheum-All Ages 11/17 Misfits with Hour of the Wolf & Moonlight Howlers @ Orpheum-All Ages
We are presenting several events this weekend and wanted to give all y'all a big headsup.
Thursday Frank Rosaly's Milkwork will be at the Coconino Center for the Arts. Frank was an NAU jazz student in the 90s. He has since toured nationally and internationally and plays with a slew of acts in Chicago (including one group with Wilco guitarist Nels Cline). This show is a solo drum concert that explores the process of free-improvisation with the use of both acoustic and electronically manipulated percussion. Show starts at 7:30. Tix are $10 in advance and $12 day of.
Also on Thursday Lake Tahoe group Blue Turtle Seduction will bring their jamtastic bluegrass/rock/funk/fusion to the Green Room with special guests Brothers Gow. Show starts at 9pm. $7 at the door.
Friday night Washington DC roots reggae rockers SOJA hit the Green Room with The Movement and The Hounds. SOJA brings the party with their neo-roots vibe, bad-ass musicality and great lyrics and vocals. Tix are $12 in advance and $15 day of show. Showtime is 9pm. (SOJA will also be at Club Red in Tempe with The Movement, Another Day, The Hounds, DJ Jah Mek and Pickster One on 10/10 and the Rock in Tucson on 10/11).
Saturday night brings the return of March Fourth Marching Band. March Fourth is a 30-piece freaky-stylee marching band complete with stilt walkers, burlesque dancers, jugglers, a huge horn section, lots of drummers, and more. Local vaudevillians Circus Bacchus to open. Cover is $10 at the door and show starts at 9pm.
Last but not least, we are presenting the Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats at Prochnow Auditorium on Tuesday October 13th. Their multi-faceted and multi-cultural production features dazzling acrobatic displays, formidable feats of daring and balance, explosive energy, brilliant costumes, with a touch of Chinese comedy. Tix are only $10 for NAU/CC students, $20
No problem! I always try to bring my most killer and perfected moves to an y la orkesta concert! How was club crawl? I hope the dance moves were just as killer without my crew!
This Tuesday internationally acclaimed reggae group Groundation hits Flagstaff's Green Room. Groundation is a Northern-Cali based roots reggae band with jazz and dub influences. Their last show in Flagstaff totally killed. If you like to dance, and dig some roots music, you can't miss this!
Tix are $12 in advance (at Green Room, Rainbows End, Animas) and $15 day of show.
Also check out these upcoming shows: 10/8 Frank Rosaly's Milkwork: A solo drum concert @ Coconino Center for the Arts-All Ages 10/8 Blue Turtle Seduction w/ Brothers Gow @ Green Room-21+ 10/9 SOJA with The Movement & The Hounds @ Green Room-21+ 10/10 March Fourth Marching Band with Circus Bacchus@ Green Room-21+ 10/10 SOJA with The Movement, Another Day, The Hounds, Pickster One & DJ Jah Mek @ Club Red (Tempe)-21+ 10/11 SOJA with The Movement & The Hounds @ The Rock (Tucson)-All Ages 10/13 Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats @ Prochnow Auditorium-All Ages (Only $10 for NAU/CCC Students!) 10/16 Kottonmouth Kings with Potluck and Blestenation@ Orpheum-All Ages 10/16 Toubab Krewe with DJ Soe@ Green Room-21+ 10/17 Greenhouse 9 Year Anniversary with Xtra Ticket @ Orpheum-All Ages-Free! 10/25 The Ditty Bops @ Coconino Center for the Arts-All Ages 10/31 Halloween with Yin Yang & Zen Some @ Orpehum 11/4 Minus The Bear with The Antlers and Twin Tigers@ Orpheum-All Ages 11/14 Hot Buttered Rum @ Orpheum-All Ages 11/17 Misfits with Hour of the Wolf & Moonlight Howlers @ Orpheum-All Ages
Fantastic show last saturday! I feel like everytime I see you guys you get better and better! It was nice to be able to talk to you too. Good luck at club crawl! And I'm sorry my friends and I won't be able to be there!
