Fri Nov.6 Palo Alto milonga 555 Waverley 8-9:30 Workshops w.Graciela Gonzalez 9:30-1am Milonga w/ live music by Blas iRivera, Diego Gonzolo & Seth Asarnow $25 Workshop only, $15 milonga only/$35 Workshop and milonga DJ Vijay
Sunday Nov. 9 Studio Gracia 19 Heron Street 9-1 am Milonga w/Live music by Blas Rivera Trio Perfromance w/Cecilia Gonzalez&Somer Surgit $15 milonga only-live music Monday Nov. 9 La Cumparsita 2101 Mariposa Street 8-9pm Class and Performance w/Cecilia Gonzalez &Somer Surgit 9-midnight Milonga live music Blas Rivera Trio $20 class and milonga/$15 Milonga only Tuesday Nov. 10 El Valenciano 1153 Valencia Street 9:30-12:30 amd Blas Rivera Trio $15 milonga only Wed. Nov. 11 Special Listening Venue at Café Du Nord 2170 Market street 8:30-9:30 doors open, dj music 9:30-11pm Blas Rivera Trio Milonga w/DJ music 11pm-1am $18 tickets in advance/ $22 ticket door price to purchase tixkets in advance: www/cafedunord.com Thursday Nov. 12 El Valenciano 8-9:30 Comparing the great orchestras: Di sarli,. Darienzo, Pugliese, Piazzolla)$20 workshop.. In this class you will not just sit and listen! Be prepared to have lots of fun, and to move around a lot. Blas' musicality seminars were outstanding at the Puerto Vallarta Tango festival. This is Practical class for all levels of dancing and is not just about listening and theory. Friday Nov. 13 Monte Cristo 136 Missouri street 8-9:00 class w/Blas Rivera 9-midnight w/Live music $15 milonga only/$20 milonga and class Sunday Nov. 15 Studio Gracia 7:30-8:30 Musicality and Rhythm class with Blas $15 class and milonga Blas is a renowned composer, pianist, and sax player. Originally from Argentina but with strong roots in Brazil, he has created a new and original music that bridges the worlds of tango and jazz. He has been teaching musicality for choreographers and dancers, helping them develop a deep comprehension of the universality of music, which goes beyond cultural borders. He received the outstanding artist award at the 1998 Montreuv Jazz Festival and has toured throughout Europe and Latin America. He has recorded cd's with pianist Pablo Ziegler and violinist Fernaro Suraez Paz, both former members of the Astor Piazzola Quintet. www.blasrivera.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONYXsVHUVhw&feature=related Blas Rivera and Cecilia Gonzalez http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3HFBGcckBk&feature=related Blas and Pablo Ziegler http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGt3j9CL2GM&feature=related Old video of Blas with Paulo Araujo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPBaOuB1IrI&feature=related Blas accompanying Cecilia and Donato
