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“Eat You Up” Around the World

September 8th 2012

Last week the music video for “I Wanna Eat You Up” passed 2,000 views on Vimeo ! Reviews have been overwhelmingly positive – the video has been re-tweeted throughout Twitter, and has even been featured in a few music blogs, most notably Original Music Stop and Good Music For Good People!

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Putting the Finishing Touches on the EP

July 7th 2012

We’re in the final stages of mastering my EP, which will be available for digital download on bandcamp and iTunes this fall. The EP includes two songs already recorded by Calamity Jeanne, I Wanna Eat You Up and Luna y mar, plus the longtime favorite Ton Petit Bébé.

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the Way Blue Bucket on BandCamp.com

July 11th 2011

A blast from my underground avant-jazz-rock-noise past : the Way Blue Bucket’s eponymous studio album is now available for digital download on bandcamp.com. Check it out »

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Au Bouquet du 9ème

January 6th 2011

My Cuban music quartet is back in January, this time at Le Bouquet du 9ème (24 rue Saint Lazare, Paris 9). Ambiance fiesta with a dancefloor on fire and a swing that doesn’t leave you any choice : you gotta move! Come on out and bring your friends! Here are the essential details: WHEN: Saturday, […]

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Barrio del Este at the Seven Billard Club

October 9th 2010

I’m playing with Barrio out in the ‘burbs, at a place called the Seven Billard Club, on Saturday, October 9th. Doors open at 8pm, there’s a Kizomba dance class at 9, at we hit at 10:30, followed by DJ Sprinter who will mix into the wee hours. Come one come all! The event is up […]

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Guarachando en La Habana

March 23rd 2010

I’m just back from two weeks in Cuba, my first time back since 2004, when I was there to do my fieldwork for my thesis. This time around, Cécile and I spent many an afternoon blissfully strolling around Habana Vieja, stopping here and there to dance and jam with the groups who play in bars […]

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Barrio del Este in Créteil

November 14th 2009

We’re back again this year at the Marché de Noël in Créteil! Our set will start at around 19h on Friday, December 18th, and there’s no cover! This concert is great for audiences of all ages! Keep up with the latest info about this and other events by joining my mailing list. Useful links : […]

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Barrio del Este & Hirondelle d’Afrique

November 7th 2009

A few weeks ago, the members of Barrio del Este were asked to perform for the special Journée Africaine…

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Çasonando at Taverne de Cluny

May 19th 2009

Çasonando, that little cuban group you love so much, returns to the Taverne de Cluny this Saturday night, this time with el sonero mayor David L’Esprit and bassist Florent Gayat. Here are the details : WHERE : La Taverne de Cluny 51, rue de la Harpe Paris 5 Metro Cluny-La Sorbonne WHEN : Saturday, May […]

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Çasonando in Lesigny

April 5th 2009

If you’re in the neighborhood, come check out Çasonando in a concert sponsored by “Un jour de bonheur” : Espace Entre 2 Parcs, Av. des Hyverneaux, Lésigny 77.

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