Still time to get Early-Bird Discount tickets for the 12th Annual Festival de la Isla

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Hey Friends:

 

Festival de la Isla will be here in just a couple of days.  We are very excited about bring both Maelo Ruiz and  Ray de la Paz as our co-headliners.  The time is now to get your early bird discount tickets.  The early bird discount tickets will be available on up till Friday, 7:00 pm.  It will cost extra if you buy them at the door. 

 

See the PSA below for more on Ray de la Paz and Maelo Ruiz.   

 

Thanks in advance,

James Barrera

Festival de la Isla - Promotions

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James Barrera

Promotions Director

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Updated: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 

Ray De La Paz & Maelo Ruiz headline Festival de la Isla

Northern California's Largest Salsa Music & Dance Festival

 

Vacaville, CA - The Annual Festival de la Isla will bring some of today’s most exciting salsa performers to Northern California on Saturday, August 24th, 2013.   The festival site is the historic Pena Adobe Park located at 1 Pena Adobe Road, just outside of Vacaville, California.

 

Also, every year, FDLI picks a Solano County-based charity to assist those in need of assistance.  This year’s theme is “Family Unity” in which attendees can help support the non-profit “The Father’s House” by bringing a can of food to assist those that are struggling in this tumultuous economy.

 

Thousands of Latin music enthusiasts from throughout California annually gather to share their love for 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 culture, family and make new friends.

 

Salsa Music Legends  both headline FDLI – Ray De La Paz & Maelo Ruiz!

  

Ray De La Paz - has been singing for over 30 years and has traveled extensively around the world.  This extensive travel has made him a very well known singer within the Salsa community.  Ray was born and raised in New York City's Spanish Harlem and grew up in the Bronx.  It was his mother who convinced him to take vocal lessons.

 

In 1970, Ray made his debut at the Colgate Gardens with Eddie Palmieri's La Perfecta featuring Ismael Quintana; Joe Cuba featuring Cheo Feliciano and Jimmy Sabater; and

Ricardo Ray and Bobby Cruz.

In 2002, Ray recorded with the Spanish Harlem Orquesta.  The result was the Grammy nominated album, "Un Gran Dia en el Barrio."  Ray continues to be one  of the elite singers with the Spanish Harlem Orquesta.  Among his many achievements, he has won an Ace award, two gold records with the best in salsa music, such as the Ray Barreto Orquesta, Guarare, and Luis Ramirez.

Maelo Ruiz - Ismael Ruiz Hernandez, better known by his fans as Maelo, is a native of New York.  At the age of 16, he began his formal music education singing at La Escuela Libre de Musica de Caguas under the direction of Juan Pacheco.  At the age of 19, Maelo began singing lead for the Pedro Conga y Su Orquesta Internacional.  For the seven years he was with Pedro Conga, Ruiz recorded four records, including the hit, "No Te Quites la Ropa," which went on to sell over 50,000 units.  Ruiz won gold records in Puerto Rico and Colombia for salsa favorites like "Quiero Volver," "Si Supieras," and "Me Niegas Tanto Amor."

 

Ruiz's first release, "Solo," spent four straight weeks at number one throughout Latin America.  In 1995, the song, "Rumba de Oro," earned Ruiz the title of "Best Salsero" in Ecuador and Peru.  His second production, "Experiencia," won fans in Mexico and in the Southwestern United States. His third release, "Maelo Ruiz," brought new fans from Europe.  In 2003, Maelo signed with the independent label Codiscos.  Ruiz has most recently released two albums on that label, "Otra Vez Maelo," and "Regalame una Noche." 

 

2013 Entertainment Line-up:

The rest of the music line-up make up a who’s who of the Bay Area and Puerto Rico’s hottest and most charismatic salsa musicians, including: Orquesta Bomba Mix, an all merengue group from Los Angeles.  As well as Enrumba.  Latin bands performing here demonstrate music ranging from salsa, merengue to Plena (Puerto Rican traditional rhythms).  In addition, DJ Bosco will spin popular salsa tunes, and Puerto Rican Bomba y Plena Dancers (Loiza) will showcase traditional Puerto Rican dances.

  

 Linda August – Director of FLDI – “It is all about Family & Friends!”

 

“This festival is 12 years old and it still feels so fresh and alive,” said Linda August, founder of Festival de la Isla.  “The reason we come back and do this festival is because our family and friends tell us how much they appreciate what we bring to Solano County.  Many members of the Festival set-up team have been with us for years.  They became part of our extended family.  They have spent months working very hard to bring the very best salsa entertainment to Solano County.  We encourage you to bring your friends and family.  The unity of our people is what makes this such a beautiful celebration of Puerto Rican culture.  Come taste the foods, buy some of the arts & crafts and dance to the music.”

 

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's 12 and under are free.  On-line ticket orders will cease at 7:00 pm on Friday, August 23^th.  On the day of the event, tickets will have to be purchased at the front gate.

 

For more information on the Festival, and how to become a 2013 sponsor or how to get to the Pena Adobe Park, go to www.festivaldelaisla.com, e-mail at festivaldelaisla@comcast, or call Café or Linda August at (707) 426-5591.

                                                           

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