2010 Festival de la Isla - Saturday, August 21st - Pena Adobe Park

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Good afternoon friends:

 

Mark your calendars for the 9th Annual Festival de la Isla, scheduled for Saturday, August 21st in Pena Adobe Park just outside Vacaville, CA.  For those of you who love salsa music and dance, this is a can't miss event.  There will be Puerto Rican food, beverages, arts and  crafts and so much more.  See the PSA below for more details.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

James Barrera

Promotions Coordinator

2010 Festival de la Isla

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Contact: James Barrera, Promotions Director                                                   trickr...@aol.com

Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2010                                                                   Cell Phone: (916) 747-3154

 

2010 Festival de la Isla – Entertainment:

Headliner – To Be Announced

 

Vacaville, CA - The 9^th Annual Festival de la Isla will bring a triple-tribute salsa music program to Solano County on Saturday, August 21^st, 2010.   The festival site, the historic Pena Adobe Park located at 1 Pena Adobe Road, just outside of Vacaville, will draw thousands of Latin music enthusiasts from throughout California and beyond to see three authentic music legends.

 

The Pena Adobe Park will be filled with the sights, sounds, taste and aromas of Puerto Rican music, dance, food and drink.  The event runs from 10:00 am through 7:00 pm.  It has become an annual tradition in which the Solano County Puerto Rican community comes together to celebrate their culture, family and make new friends.

 

Triple Tribute Headliners – 2010 Entertainment Line-up:

Directly from Puerto Rico, three of the finest salsa music entertainers and their feature singers will be coming to Festival de la Isla 2010.  They include:

 

                Hector Lavoe – El Cantante:

                Feature singer: Van Lester – La Canta A Hector

Lavoe has performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls featuring salsa, as well as jazz events like the Newport Jazz Festival.  His recordings have garnered him many awards and gold albums.  His success is attributed to his musical expression of his unique Jibaro Salsa flavor and his love for Puerto Rico.  Héctor possesses a talent comprised of many elements including, great voice, clear enunciation, marvelous phrasing, and lyrical interpretation.  Throughout his career, Lavoe has endured numerous personal tragedies, including a physically debilitating accident.  Despite it all, he continues to make personal appearances.  As a pioneer of salsa, Lavoe has established himself as a successful singer and is recognized as a legend in his own time.

 

               Tommy Olivencia

                Feature singer: Parkito Acosta – La Canta a Tommy

For 35 years, Olivencia's band has acted as an "incubator' for various notable solo salsa singers, including Marvin Santiago, Paquito Guzman, Lalo Rodriguez, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Frankie Ruiz and Hector Tricoche.  He favors a frontline of trumpets and trombones, and used a combination of four trumpets and two trombones on most of his albums.  Early vocalists with Olivencia's band included Chamaco Ramirez and Paquito Guzman (ex-Joe Quijano band member).

 

Frankie Ruiz – El Papa de la Salsa:

Feature singer: Mel Martinez – Le Canta A Frankie

Jose Antonio Terresola Ruiz was born in Paterson, New Jersey, USA.  As a teenager Ruiz moved to Puerto Rico and eventually became vocalist with Orquesta La Solución. He stayed with the group for three years before moving on to the Tommy Olivencia orchestra for another three years.  As his career began heating up, Ruiz became one of the first idols youth related to because of his own young age, handsome good looks, and true singing ability.  By the mid 1980’s, Ruiz began recording as a solo artist. He toured extensively and was one of the most sought-after artists on the salsa music scene. Ruiz made significant contributions to salsa music and specifically to the “salsa sensual” movement, also known as salsa romantica.  He helped to revive salsa at a time when its popularity was on a downturn.  He continues to perform at salsa music venues throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.

 

Festival de la Isla 2010 - Entertainment Program:

 

DJ Bosco will keep the stage program jumping.  The entertainment line-up also includes: Van Lester Le Canta a Hector; Paquito Acosta Le Canta a Tommy; Mel Martinez Le Canta a Frankie; the Original Salsa Caliente; the Salsamania Dance Group; and Orquesta De La Isla.  Latin bands performing here showcase music ranging from salsa, merengue to Plena (Puerto Rican traditional rhythms).  The Festival is a family-friendly showcase for Puerto Rican music, dance, art and culture. 

 

“This is the ninth year that our festival team have come together to put Festival de la Isla together.  They spend months working to bring the very best salsa entertainment to Solano County,” said Linda August, founder of Festival de la Isla.  “Bring your friends and family.  Taste the foods, buy some of the arts & crafts and dance to the music.  This festival is a beautiful celebration of Puerto Rican family, culture, community and their identity as U.S. citizens.”

 

Early Bird Ticket Special & Additional Festival Information:

 

Once again, festival attendees have the opportunity to purchase discount tickets in advance.  Tickets bought in advance are $20.00.  Tickets bought at the door are $25.00.  Children, 12 and under are free.   For more information on the Festival, how to become a 2010 sponsor or how to get to the Pena Adobe Park, go to www.festivaldelaisla.com, or call Café or Linda August at (707) 426-5591.

                                                           

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Good morning friends:

 

Mark your calendars for the 9th Annual Festival de la Isla, scheduled for Saturday, August 21st in Pena Adobe Park just outside Vacaville, CA.  This year's festival will be a triple tribute to the salsa music legends.  For those of you who love salsa music and dance, this is a can't miss event.  There will be Puerto Rican food, beverages, arts and  crafts and so much more. 

 

In addition, this year's festival theme is "Giving Thanks!"  Attendees are encouraged to bring at least one canned good to assist those in need.

 

See the PSA below for more details.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

James Barrera

Promotions Coordinator

2010 Festival de la Isla

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Contact: James Barrera, Promotions Director                                                   trickr...@aol.com

Revised Date: Friday, July 16, 2010                                                 Cell Phone: (916) 747-3154

 

2010 Festival de la Isla:Triple Tribute to Salsa Legends

                                                                              

Vacaville, CA - The 9^th Annual Festival de la Isla will bring a triple-tribute salsa music program to Solano County on Saturday, August 21^st, 2010.   The festival site, the historic Pena Adobe Park located at 1 Pena Adobe Road, just outside of Vacaville, will draw thousands of Latin music enthusiasts from throughout California and beyond to pay homage to the music of three authentic music legends.

 

The Pena Adobe Park will be filled with the sights, sounds, taste and aromas of Puerto Rican music, dance, food and drink.  The event runs from 10:00 am through 7:00 pm.  It has become an annual tradition in which the Solano County Puerto Rican community comes together to celebrate their culture, family and make new friends.

 

Triple Tribute Headliners – 2010 Entertainment Line-up:

This will be a triple tribute to three salsa music’s finest music entertainers.  Special feature singers will pay homage to their music at Festival de la Isla 2010.  These tributes include:

 

                Hector Lavoe – El Cantante:

Feature singer: Van Lester – Le Canta A Hector

Van Lester will perform a special tribute to the music of Hector Lavoe.  Lavoe performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls featuring salsa, as well as jazz events like the Newport Jazz Festival.  His recordings have garnered him many awards and gold albums.  His success is attributed to his musical expression of his unique Jibaro Salsa flavor and his love for Puerto Rico.  Héctor possesses a talent comprised of many elements including, great voice, clear enunciation, marvelous phrasing, and lyrical interpretation.  Throughout his career, Lavoe endured numerous personal tragedies, including a physically debilitating accident.  As a pioneer of salsa, Lavoe has established himself as a successful singer and is recognized as a legend in his own time.

 

                Tommy Olivencia:

Feature singer: Parkito Acosta – Le Canta a Tommy

Parkito Acosta will perform a special tribute to the music of Tommy Olivencia.  For 35 years, Olivencia's band acted as an "incubator' for various notable solo salsa singers, including Marvin Santiago, Paquito Guzman, Lalo Rodriguez, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Frankie Ruiz and Hector Tricoche.  He favors a frontline of trumpets and trombones, and used a combination of four trumpets and two trombones on most of his albums.  Early vocalists with Olivencia's band included Chamaco Ramirez and Paquito Guzman (ex-Joe Quijano band member).

 

 

            Frankie Ruiz – El Papa de la Salsa:

Feature singer: Mel Martinez – Le Canta A Frankie

Feature singer Mel Martinez will perform a special tribute to the music of Frankie Ruiz.  Jose Antonio Terresola Ruiz was born in Paterson, New Jersey, USA.  As a teenager Ruiz moved to Puerto Rico and eventually became vocalist with Orquesta La Solución. He stayed with the group for three years before moving on to the Tommy Olivencia orchestra for another three years.  As his career began heating up, Ruiz became one of the first idols youth related to because of his own young age, handsome good looks, and true singing ability.  By the mid 1980’s, Ruiz began recording as a solo artist. He toured extensively and was one of the most sought-after artists on the salsa music scene. Ruiz made significant contributions to salsa music and specifically to the “salsa sensual” movement, also known as salsa romantica.  He helped to revive salsa at a time when its popularity was on a downturn.

 

Festival de la Isla 2010 - Entertainment Program:

 

Latin bands performing here showcase music ranging from salsa, merengue to Plena (Puerto Rican traditional rhythms).  The Festival is a family-friendly showcase for Puerto Rican music, dance, art and culture.  DJ Bosco will keep the stage program jumping.  Additional performers includes:

 

• The Original Salsa Caliente

• the Salsamania Dance Group
• and Orquesta De La Isla

 

“This is the ninth year that our festival team have come together to put Festival de la Isla together.  They spend months working to bring the very best salsa entertainment to Solano County,” said Linda August, founder of Festival de la Isla.  “Bring your friends and family.  Taste the foods, buy some of the arts & crafts and dance to the music.  This festival is a beautiful celebration of Puerto Rican family, culture, community and their identity as U.S. citizens.  Also, our festival theme this year is: Giving Thanks!  This year we are asking every single person, adult, and children to bring one Can of Food as a donation for those who are in need. The Mission Solano Rescue volunteers will be at the front gate collecting your donations.”

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Good morning friends:

 

Just wanted to remind everybody that the 9th Annual Festival de la Isla is right around the corner.  This salsa music and dance extravaganza takes place on Saturday, August 21st at Pena Adobe Park just outside Vacaville, CA.  This year's festival will be a triple tribute to the salsa music legends.  For those of you who love salsa music and dance, this is a can't miss event.  There will be Puerto Rican food, beverages, arts and  crafts and so much more. 

 

In addition, this year's festival theme is "Giving Thanks!"  Attendees are encouraged to bring at least one canned good to assist those in need.  Also, check out Friday morning's television edition of KXTV Channel 10's "Sacramento & Co."  Singer Paquito Acosta and I will be talking about the festival.

 

See the PSA below for more details.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

James Barrera

Promotions Coordinator

2010 Festival de la Isla

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Contact: James Barrera, Promotions Director                                                   trickr...@aol.com

Date: Monday, August 16, 2010                                                                                          Cell Phone: (916) 747-3154

 

2010 Festival de la Isla:Triple Tribute to Salsa Legends

                                                                              

Vacaville, CA - The 9^th Annual Festival de la Isla will bring a triple-tribute salsa music program to Solano County on Saturday, August 21^st, 2010.   The festival site, the historic Pena Adobe Park located at 1 Pena Adobe Road, just outside of Vacaville, will draw thousands of Latin music enthusiasts from throughout California and beyond to pay homage to the music of three authentic music legends.

 

The Pena Adobe Park will be filled with the sights, sounds, taste and aromas of Puerto Rican music, dance, food and drink.  The event runs from 10:00 am through 7:00 pm.  It has become an annual tradition in which the Solano County Puerto Rican community comes together to celebrate their culture, family and make new friends.

 

Triple Tribute Headliners – 2010 Entertainment Line-up:

This will be a triple tribute to three salsa music’s finest music entertainers.  Special feature singers will pay homage to their music at Festival de la Isla 2010.  These tributes include:

 

                Hector Lavoe – El Cantante:

Feature singer: Van Lester – Le Canta A Hector

Van Lester will perform a special tribute to the music of Hector Lavoe.  Lavoe performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls featuring salsa, as well as jazz events like the Newport Jazz Festival.  His recordings have garnered him many awards and gold albums.  His success is attributed to his musical expression of his unique Jibaro Salsa flavor and his love for Puerto Rico.  Héctor possesses a talent comprised of many elements including, great voice, clear enunciation, marvelous phrasing, and lyrical interpretation.  Throughout his career, Lavoe endured numerous personal tragedies, including a physically debilitating accident.  As a pioneer of salsa, Lavoe has established himself as a successful singer and is recognized as a legend in his own time.

 

                Tommy Olivencia:

Feature singer: Paquito Acosta – Le Canta a Tommy

Paquito Acosta will perform a special tribute to the music of Tommy Olivencia.  For 35 years, Olivencia's band acted as an "incubator' for various notable solo salsa singers, including Marvin Santiago, Paquito Guzman, Lalo Rodriguez, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Frankie Ruiz and Hector Tricoche.  He favors a frontline of trumpets and trombones, and used a combination of four trumpets and two trombones on most of his albums.  Early vocalists with Olivencia's band included Chamaco Ramirez and Paquito Guzman (ex-Joe Quijano band member).