We're really excited to announce Episode 3 of "El Show" at Tumbleroot! We're bringing in renowned salsa band Son Como Son! Lead by maestro Cesar Bauvallet, Son Como Son has been making crowds dance to their "Salsa Cuban Style" since 1993. It's such a huge honor for us to share the stage with these legends. Also on the bill is one of the best salsa DJ's around, our good friend, DJ Pancho Quiñones. The evening starts with DJ Pancho at 7:30pm, so get there early to reserve your space on the dance floor!

Advance tickets are available now for only $12. $15 at the door.

Advance tickets:

https://nosotrosmusic.net/event/4813260/613634192/el-show-at-tumbleroot-w-son-como-son

Son Como Son:

In October 1992, after building successful musical careers in Cuba and recording and traveling across the globe, Daniel and César Bauvallet migrated from Havana to Albuquerque, NM. Finding a thriving salsa scene in their new home, the Bauvallet brothers jumped right in, playing with a variety of bands in their first few months on the scene. Almost immediately, their musical sensibilities began to influence the Latin music soundscape.

In the spring of 1993, César formed his own band, naming it Son Como Son (“They Are as They Are”), and coining the phrase “Salsa Cuban Style.” His vision was to organize an ensemble of skilled musicians, eager to learn a distinctive form of salsa, who would play his original compositions and arrangements that were stylistically Cuban. The players, from a variety of musical backgrounds and levels of experience, were all devoted to advancing musically and working together; virtually all the current members of Son Como Son have been with the band for at least 24 years.

Nosotros:

Nosotros has been drawing music lovers to their distinctive Latin groove for over 20 years. What began as a guitar trio in 1994, quickly took on a life of its own,

becoming something that no one could have predicted, including becoming one of the most recognizable and original Latin bands in the Southwest United States.

The band’s remarkable evolution over the years - taking on new members and

leadership along the way - has resulted in the 11-piece Latin music powerhouse it is today. The group seamlessly combines a myriad of Latin rhythms with elements of rock, salsa, jazz and cumbia creating an innovative and imaginative Latin sound that is, unique, undefinable and unmistakably Nosotros.

The early years of Nosotros began in their hometown of Las Cruces, New Mexico. The original guitar trio of Randy Sanchez, Gene Watkins, Juan Cisneros soon gave way to additional members, over time adding percussion, horns, and vocals and, after releasing two albums (Palomo, 1994; Pico, 1996), Nosotros left Las Cruces and relocated to the Albuquerque/Santa Fe area. The band continued to blossom, making a name for themselves with a near non-stop performance schedule and dynamic stage show.

2003 would mark a pivotal turning point for Nosotros. They teamed up with producer Chris Trujillo (Tom Petty, The Black Crowes, Rod Stewart, Toto) to release their third, eponymous album Nosotros. The album swept the 2004 New Mexico Music Awards, garnering recognition for the highly coveted Album of the Year and Producer of the

Year awards as well as Best Latin Song for “Cinco Sentidos”. In addition, the

Hispano Music Awards bestow Best Salsa/Tropical Song on them for “El

Perseguido”.

With new regional success, national recognition soon followed. Nosotros was invited to perform on bills with some of the biggest acts in music and appeared at the legendary San Jose Jazz and Telluride Jazz Festivals. NPR’s veritable Alt-Latino program began playing Nosotros’ music and twice featured the band. Along with a plethora of New Mexico Music Awards (see awards and recognitions below), they

won the prestigious John Lennon Songwriting Competition - twice.

Nosotros had found their groove, but they did not stand still or even slow down. In fact, they continue to this day to astound audiences wherever they perform. They have become festival favorites and have shared stages with the likes of Etta James, Gypsy Kings, Los Lobos, The Wailers, Roy Hargrove, Los Lonely Boys, JoanOsborne, Ozomatli, Las Cafeteras, Flor de Toloache, Grupo Fantasma, Victor

Wooten, Dave Mason, Making Movies and many more. And, importantly, their new music continues to be relevant, reflecting our ever-changing world. It also continues to be vibrant, fun and, yes, undefinable. Undeniably “felt in the pit our souls”