Past Performances
November 15, 2009, 7:30pm
POTAJE at Community Music Center
an evening of Traditional and Contemporary Flamenco Music
Compositions and arrangements by Chus Alonso
Special guest, direct from Spain, flamenco bassist, Mariano Martos
Musicians: Chus Alonso, flute, laud and cajón; Mark Taylor, guitar;
Tregar Otton, violin and mandolin; and Paula Dreyer, piano
Guest artists: Allison Lovejoy, piano; dancers from Cuadro Aljibe;
and musicians from Potingue, CMC’s Latin-Flamenco Ensemble
(Darren Morgan, Jesse Wolff, Jacob Lawlor, Lisa Larribeau and Susan Boxer).
http://www.sfcmc.org
Flamenco Bass Workshop with Mariano Martos
On US tour, bassist Mariano Martos has performed with some of the today’s greatest flamenco artists. On November 15, he will, both, perform with Bay Area’s ensemble Potaje and give a workshop for bassists interested in learning about the bass in flamenco music. His flamenco book on this topic, “Método de Bajo Flamenco”, published last year in Spain by RGB Audio Visual (www.flamencolive.com), is the first comprehensive method in the field.
This workshop will focus on four flamenco styles or “palos”: bulerías, tangos, rumba and tanguillos. Participants will work on flamenco bass techniques, accompaniment patterns and variations, rhythmic and harmonic structures and soloing. There will be a maximum of 10 participants.
When: Sunday, November 15, 11:00am-2:30pm
Where: Community Music Center
544 Capp Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Orquesta La Moderna Tradición
playing at our favorite East Bay spot La Peña on
Saturday, October 10th
Doors at 9:00
We will be playing all sorts of Cuban dance music, from Danzón to Cha cha cha and from Son to Timba. Come ready to dance - Mike Spiro, Carlos Caro, Eduardo Herrera, and the rest of us will do all we can to keep you on your feet all night. Come early and eat some great Peruvian food at Cafe Valparaiso.
September 26, 2009 12:30 - 8:00PM
POTAJE will play at the Chamber Music Day. LIVE + FREE
Old First Church / 1751 Sacramento Street / San Francisco
Join us for a chamber music marathon with 15 of the hottest ensembles
in the San Francisco Bay Area! With each group introduced by
a local presenter, you will experience diverse music -
from baroque and classical to contemporary and jazz -
and find out who is showcasing the ensembles and where.
Ensembles:
voices of music • san francisco contemporary music players • quinteto latino • laurel ensemble • zofo • 3:00-3:30 potaje • earplay • martha & monica • hausmann quartet • sara cahill • kate stenberg & eva-maria zimmermann • the nice guy trio • picasso quartet • del sol string quartet . left coast chamber ensemble • ives quartet
Chamber Music Day. Live + Free 2009 is presented by San francisco Friends of Chamber Music in collaboartion with San Francisco Community Music Center and Old First Concerts.
Sponsored in part by grants from the Fleishhacker Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Mervyn L. Brenner Foundation, and the Zellerbach Family Foundation.
Co-Sponsored by Chamber Music Partnership, Friday Nights at the de Young Museum, Earplay, Music at Kohl Mansion, Music at Meyer, Noe Valley Chamber Music, Old First Concerts, Other Minds, San Francisco Community Music Center, San Francisco Contemporary Music Players, San Francisco Performances, San Jose Music Society, Voices of Music
Flamenco Cat at La Peña.
Saturday, February 7th, 2009
Chus Alonso and Potaje Ensemble
celebrating the release of the CD Flamenco Cat
Chus Alonso and Potaje Ensemble
bring the music of their new CD, Flamenco Cat,
to East Bay audiences. Alonso's compositions
mix a spicy blend of contemporary flamenco
and Latin music, and build bridges between musical worlds.
After a first set, presenting Flamenco Cat in concert format,
the dance floor will be cleared
for a Latin dance party during the second set.
Chus Alonso (flute and musical direction)
Tregar Otton (violin), Mark Taylor (guitar), Paula Dreyer (piano),
Steve Senft-Herrera (bass); and Sage Baggott,
Brian Rice, and Omar Ledezna (percussion)
8:00pm. Doors open at 7:30
La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Avenue
(between Prince St & Woolsey St), Berkeley, CA 94705, (510) 849-2568
October 25, 2008
8:00pm
Chus Alonso and Potaje
Flamenco Cat, CD release party
Community Music Center
544 Capp Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
FREE
Information: tel. (415) 647-6015
www.potajemusic.com
www.sfcmc.org
During the last four years, Chus Alonso has been developing a contemporary flamenco sound that uses the piano, as well as other non-traditional instruments. Potaje will perform music in this CD as well as a broader Latin spectrum.
Chus Alonso (flute and musical direction)
Tregar Otton (violin), Paula Dreyer (piano)
Steve Senft-Herrera (bass), and Sage Baggott, Brian Rice, and Omar Ledezna (percussion)
Friday, September 19, 2008
The Mark Taylor Flamenco Trio in Concert at
The Old Sonoma Mission Chapel
7:30 – 9:30pm
Location:Spain Street and 1st Street East ,
Sonoma , CA
An Evening of instrumental music exploring the flamenco / Latin connection in musical exchanges
between Spain and the Americas with the Mark Taylor Flamenco Trio featuring
Chus Alonso on flute, percussion and laud
and David Carroll on flamenco guitar.
Tickets $15.00 on sale at the Mission office
For more info contact
Elizabeth Kane at 707.935.6832
May 26th, 2008
The Orquesta La Moderna Tradición
at Yoshi's San Francisco.
1330 Fillmore at Eddy on the ground
floor of the Fillmore Heritage Center.
Wed., May 14, 6-7:30 pm
The Poem of the Day/El Poema del Día
San Francisco Main Library
Wednesday, May 7th 2008, 8-10pm
Latin Dance Party with Potingue
Community Music Center
Saturday, February 9th, 2008
Orquesta La Moderna Tradición at the
World Music Festival 2008,
Festival de Música Cubana,
De Saisset Museum,
Santa Clara, CA
Don your semi-formal wear and spend an evening
enjoying the elegant sounds of Orquesta La Moderna Tradición
while learning to step in time with Danzón,the Cuban dance that swept the world
in the first half of the 20th century.
Light Cuban appetizers served.
This is a mostly Danzón gig, much like performances
the Orquesta played in years past. There will be a
dance presentation as well.
Danzón lesson and presentation by
Susan and Dominic Alleluia.
Tickets: $5 - $10
Starts: 8:00 p.m.
Venue: De Saisset Museum
Address: 500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA
Telephone: 408.554.4528
Directions can be found here:
www.danzon.com/eng/schedule/schedule.htm
More info:
http://www.scu.edu/music/wmf2008.cfm
Wednesday, February 13, 2008, at 7:30
Potingue at La Peña
Benefit for film
En Busca De Mi
Trailer Premiere Film Benefit Party
Featuring Live music by Potingue.
Doors open at 7:00pm, Show starts at 7:30pm
Free Appetizers catered by Café Valparaiso
Entrance $20.00
La Peña Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Come and see Orquesta la Moderna Tradición at La Peña
performing great classic and modern Cuban dance music
Tickets: $10
Starts: 9:00
La Peña Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA
Thursday, October 25, 2007, at 8:00 pm,
FREE
Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts
2868 Mission St., San Francisco
Sunday, October 28, at 4:00 pm, FREE
Kanbar Hall, Jewish Community Center
3200 California St., San Francisco
Premiere of Chus Alonso's
Suite Flamenca
Potaje Ensemble and the
Community Music Center Orchestra, a sixty-piece classical orchestra,
present the premiere of Chus Alonso's Suite Flamenca. Chus Alonso's music is rooted in flamenco,
Spanish and Afro-Cuban folklore. In addition, the concert includes
Manuel de Falla's El Sombrero de Tres Picos (The Three-Cornered Hat).
August 12, 2007
San Jose Jazz Festival
Starts: 6:30 - 8:30
Venue: Latin Stage
Address: Downtown San Jose
Tickets: Free!
San Jose, CA
August 11, 2007 * 9PM
La Peña Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Summer concerts with
Orquesta la Moderna Tradición:
http://www.danzon.com
S.F. Jazz Festival
Union Square
San Francisco, CA
Wednesday, June 13, 2007, 7 pm
Potingue
Community Music Center
Saturday, June 16, 2007
La Tania
at the RED POPPY ART HOUSE
Flamenco show with La Tania, dance;
Roberto Zamora,singer;
Mark Taylor, guitar; Chus Alonso, flute;
and Rami Ziadeh, percussion
February 9th at 9:00 p.m.
Orquesta la Moderna Tradición
La Peña Cultural Center
Berkeley, CA 94705 USA
Saturday, January 20, 2007, 8pm
Potaje Quartet
Trinity Chamber Concerts in Berkeley
November 30th, 2006, 8:00 P.M.
Songs of Lorca,
CANTARES Flamenco Variations
Sonoma State University
Person Theater, Rohnert Park, CA.
Phoebe Venier- 'La Fibi', Zoila Muñoz,
Chus Alonso, Rami Ziadeh, Mark Taylor, David Carroll, Roberto Zamora, Azriel 'El Moreno', Francisco Gaona.
Saturday, October 21st, 2006, 8:30 pm
Mark Taylor Flamenco Quartet
Community Music Center
Saturday, September 23, at 8:00PM
Potaje Ensemble
Old First Concerts
Friday, August 11, 2006
Orquesta la Moderna Tradición
at La Peña, Berkeley,
Come dance with Potingue!
¡Ven a bailar con Potingue!
Wednesday, June 21st 2006, 8:00 pm
Community Music Center
Friday, February 10, 2006 - 1:00pm
Potaje Duo
Chus Alonso (flute and percussion)
and Paula Dreyer
SF State University
Creative Arts Bldg.
Saturday, February 11, 2006
7:00 pm
Potaje Trio will be part of
Mission Cultural Center's
open house,
Corazón de la Mission
Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts
February 17, 9:00pm
Orquesta La Moderna Tradición
La Peña Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA
Saturday, October 21, 2006
8:30 pm
Potaje
Community Music Center
Saturday, January 21, 2006 - 8pm
Potaje Trio
Chus Alonso, flute,
Paula Dreyer, piano
Jacob Lawlor, percussion
Red Poppy Art House
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POTAJE at Community Music Center
an evening of Traditional and Contemporary Flamenco Music
Compositions and arrangements by Chus Alonso
Special guest, direct from Spain, flamenco bassist, Mariano Martos
Musicians: Chus Alonso, flute, laud and cajón; Mark Taylor, guitar;
Tregar Otton, violin and mandolin; and Paula Dreyer, piano
Guest artists: Allison Lovejoy, piano; dancers from Cuadro Aljibe;
and musicians from Potingue, CMC’s Latin-Flamenco Ensemble
(Darren Morgan, Jesse Wolff, Jacob Lawlor, Lisa Larribeau and Susan Boxer).
http://www.sfcmc.org
Flamenco Bass Workshop with Mariano Martos
On US tour, bassist Mariano Martos has performed with some of the today’s greatest flamenco artists. On November 15, he will, both, perform with Bay Area’s ensemble Potaje and give a workshop for bassists interested in learning about the bass in flamenco music. His flamenco book on this topic, “Método de Bajo Flamenco”, published last year in Spain by RGB Audio Visual (www.flamencolive.com), is the first comprehensive method in the field.
This workshop will focus on four flamenco styles or “palos”: bulerías, tangos, rumba and tanguillos. Participants will work on flamenco bass techniques, accompaniment patterns and variations, rhythmic and harmonic structures and soloing. There will be a maximum of 10 participants.
When: Sunday, November 15, 11:00am-2:30pm
Where: Community Music Center
544 Capp Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Orquesta La Moderna Tradición
playing at our favorite East Bay spot La Peña on
Saturday, October 10th
Doors at 9:00
We will be playing all sorts of Cuban dance music, from Danzón to Cha cha cha and from Son to Timba. Come ready to dance - Mike Spiro, Carlos Caro, Eduardo Herrera, and the rest of us will do all we can to keep you on your feet all night. Come early and eat some great Peruvian food at Cafe Valparaiso.
September 26, 2009 12:30 - 8:00PM
POTAJE will play at the Chamber Music Day. LIVE + FREE
Old First Church / 1751 Sacramento Street / San Francisco
Join us for a chamber music marathon with 15 of the hottest ensembles
in the San Francisco Bay Area! With each group introduced by
a local presenter, you will experience diverse music -
from baroque and classical to contemporary and jazz -
and find out who is showcasing the ensembles and where.
Ensembles:
voices of music • san francisco contemporary music players • quinteto latino • laurel ensemble • zofo • 3:00-3:30 potaje • earplay • martha & monica • hausmann quartet • sara cahill • kate stenberg & eva-maria zimmermann • the nice guy trio • picasso quartet • del sol string quartet . left coast chamber ensemble • ives quartet
Chamber Music Day. Live + Free 2009 is presented by San francisco Friends of Chamber Music in collaboartion with San Francisco Community Music Center and Old First Concerts.
Sponsored in part by grants from the Fleishhacker Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Mervyn L. Brenner Foundation, and the Zellerbach Family Foundation.
Co-Sponsored by Chamber Music Partnership, Friday Nights at the de Young Museum, Earplay, Music at Kohl Mansion, Music at Meyer, Noe Valley Chamber Music, Old First Concerts, Other Minds, San Francisco Community Music Center, San Francisco Contemporary Music Players, San Francisco Performances, San Jose Music Society, Voices of Music
Flamenco Cat at La Peña.
Saturday, February 7th, 2009
Chus Alonso and Potaje Ensemble
celebrating the release of the CD Flamenco Cat
Chus Alonso and Potaje Ensemble
bring the music of their new CD, Flamenco Cat,
to East Bay audiences. Alonso's compositions
mix a spicy blend of contemporary flamenco
and Latin music, and build bridges between musical worlds.
After a first set, presenting Flamenco Cat in concert format,
the dance floor will be cleared
for a Latin dance party during the second set.
Chus Alonso (flute and musical direction)
Tregar Otton (violin), Mark Taylor (guitar), Paula Dreyer (piano),
Steve Senft-Herrera (bass); and Sage Baggott,
Brian Rice, and Omar Ledezna (percussion)
8:00pm. Doors open at 7:30
La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Avenue
(between Prince St & Woolsey St), Berkeley, CA 94705, (510) 849-2568
October 25, 2008
8:00pm
Chus Alonso and Potaje
Flamenco Cat, CD release party
Community Music Center
544 Capp Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
FREE
Information: tel. (415) 647-6015
www.potajemusic.com
www.sfcmc.org
During the last four years, Chus Alonso has been developing a contemporary flamenco sound that uses the piano, as well as other non-traditional instruments. Potaje will perform music in this CD as well as a broader Latin spectrum.
Chus Alonso (flute and musical direction)
Tregar Otton (violin), Paula Dreyer (piano)
Steve Senft-Herrera (bass), and Sage Baggott, Brian Rice, and Omar Ledezna (percussion)
Friday, September 19, 2008
The Mark Taylor Flamenco Trio in Concert at
The Old Sonoma Mission Chapel
7:30 – 9:30pm
Location:Spain Street and 1st Street East ,
Sonoma , CA
An Evening of instrumental music exploring the flamenco / Latin connection in musical exchanges
between Spain and the Americas with the Mark Taylor Flamenco Trio featuring
Chus Alonso on flute, percussion and laud
and David Carroll on flamenco guitar.
Tickets $15.00 on sale at the Mission office
For more info contact
Elizabeth Kane at 707.935.6832
May 26th, 2008
The Orquesta La Moderna Tradición
at Yoshi's San Francisco.
1330 Fillmore at Eddy on the ground
floor of the Fillmore Heritage Center.
Wed., May 14, 6-7:30 pm
The Poem of the Day/El Poema del Día
San Francisco Main Library
Wednesday, May 7th 2008, 8-10pm
Latin Dance Party with Potingue
Community Music Center
Saturday, February 9th, 2008
Orquesta La Moderna Tradición at the
World Music Festival 2008,
Festival de Música Cubana,
De Saisset Museum,
Santa Clara, CA
Don your semi-formal wear and spend an evening
enjoying the elegant sounds of Orquesta La Moderna Tradición
while learning to step in time with Danzón,the Cuban dance that swept the world
in the first half of the 20th century.
Light Cuban appetizers served.
This is a mostly Danzón gig, much like performances
the Orquesta played in years past. There will be a
dance presentation as well.
Danzón lesson and presentation by
Susan and Dominic Alleluia.
Tickets: $5 - $10
Starts: 8:00 p.m.
Venue: De Saisset Museum
Address: 500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA
Telephone: 408.554.4528
Directions can be found here:
www.danzon.com/eng/schedule/schedule.htm
More info:
http://www.scu.edu/music/wmf2008.cfm
Wednesday, February 13, 2008, at 7:30
Potingue at La Peña
Benefit for film
En Busca De Mi
Trailer Premiere Film Benefit Party
Featuring Live music by Potingue.
Doors open at 7:00pm, Show starts at 7:30pm
Free Appetizers catered by Café Valparaiso
Entrance $20.00
La Peña Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Come and see Orquesta la Moderna Tradición at La Peña
performing great classic and modern Cuban dance music
Tickets: $10
Starts: 9:00
La Peña Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA
Thursday, October 25, 2007, at 8:00 pm,
FREE
Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts
2868 Mission St., San Francisco
Sunday, October 28, at 4:00 pm, FREE
Kanbar Hall, Jewish Community Center
3200 California St., San Francisco
Premiere of Chus Alonso's
Suite Flamenca
Potaje Ensemble and the
Community Music Center Orchestra, a sixty-piece classical orchestra,
present the premiere of Chus Alonso's Suite Flamenca. Chus Alonso's music is rooted in flamenco,
Spanish and Afro-Cuban folklore. In addition, the concert includes
Manuel de Falla's El Sombrero de Tres Picos (The Three-Cornered Hat).
August 12, 2007
San Jose Jazz Festival
Starts: 6:30 - 8:30
Venue: Latin Stage
Address: Downtown San Jose
Tickets: Free!
San Jose, CA
August 11, 2007 * 9PM
La Peña Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Summer concerts with
Orquesta la Moderna Tradición:
http://www.danzon.com
S.F. Jazz Festival
Union Square
San Francisco, CA
Wednesday, June 13, 2007, 7 pm
Potingue
Community Music Center
Saturday, June 16, 2007
La Tania
at the RED POPPY ART HOUSE
Flamenco show with La Tania, dance;
Roberto Zamora,singer;
Mark Taylor, guitar; Chus Alonso, flute;
and Rami Ziadeh, percussion
February 9th at 9:00 p.m.
Orquesta la Moderna Tradición
La Peña Cultural Center
Berkeley, CA 94705 USA
Saturday, January 20, 2007, 8pm
Potaje Quartet
Trinity Chamber Concerts in Berkeley
November 30th, 2006, 8:00 P.M.
Songs of Lorca,
CANTARES Flamenco Variations
Sonoma State University
Person Theater, Rohnert Park, CA.
Phoebe Venier- 'La Fibi', Zoila Muñoz,
Chus Alonso, Rami Ziadeh, Mark Taylor, David Carroll, Roberto Zamora, Azriel 'El Moreno', Francisco Gaona.
Saturday, October 21st, 2006, 8:30 pm
Mark Taylor Flamenco Quartet
Community Music Center
Saturday, September 23, at 8:00PM
Potaje Ensemble
Old First Concerts
Friday, August 11, 2006
Orquesta la Moderna Tradición
at La Peña, Berkeley,
Come dance with Potingue!
¡Ven a bailar con Potingue!
Wednesday, June 21st 2006, 8:00 pm
Community Music Center
Friday, February 10, 2006 - 1:00pm
Potaje Duo
Chus Alonso (flute and percussion)
and Paula Dreyer
SF State University
Creative Arts Bldg.
Saturday, February 11, 2006
7:00 pm
Potaje Trio will be part of
Mission Cultural Center's
open house,
Corazón de la Mission
Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts
February 17, 9:00pm
Orquesta La Moderna Tradición
La Peña Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA
Saturday, October 21, 2006
8:30 pm
Potaje
Community Music Center
Saturday, January 21, 2006 - 8pm
Potaje Trio
Chus Alonso, flute,
Paula Dreyer, piano
Jacob Lawlor, percussion
Red Poppy Art House
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Potaje in San Jose