La Santa Cecilia Ignites OC Festival’s Latin Music Weekend

Written by Hilda Gabriela Thursday, 05 July 2012 15:49

High on a dose of summer concerts is another of Al Borde’s Day of the Dead Festival Alumni. This time it’s La Santa Cecilia who have booked the next few weeks with dates that are sure to garner the Latin-infused alternative band more fans to its following.

Aside from the Grammy nominated band's July 10th concert @ The Littlefield Performance & Art Space in NYC before their July 11 LAMC showcase, they’ve also confirmed their participation in the kick-off date for the fifth annual Flights & Sounds Summer Festival, which runs from Thursday, August 2 to the 30 at the Orange County Great Park. Each weekend the festival will present a musical tour with the performances of a diverse mix of internationally acclaimed musicians, dancers and exciting new artists.

The live music for the five-week festival begins at 8:15 p.m. Dance instruction will be provided on select nights beginning at 7:45 p.m. The Hangar Café opens at 6:15 p.m. before all shows and will feature a fresh selection of food and beverages. Admission is free, and parking is $10.


The festival schedule and featured musicians is as follows:
 
August 2 – 4: Latin Music Weekend – East LA Rock, Salsa Dance Party and Cuban Bop
·         La Santa Cecilia: Thursday, August 2, Palm Court Arts Complex
·         La Sirena y Orquesta Mar de Ashé: Friday, August 3, Dance Concourse
·         Poncho Sanchez with trumpeter Christian Scott: Saturday, August 4, Runway Stage

August 9 – 11: World Beat Weekend – African Rhythms, Contemporary Persian Electronica and Bollywood Dance  
·         Niyaz: Thursday, August 9, Palm Court Arts Complex
·         Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Friday, August 10, Runway Stage
·         DJ Rekha: Saturday, August 11, Dance Concourse

August 17 and 18: Brits and Celts Weekend – The New British and Irish Invasion
·         The Dunwells: Friday, August 17, Palm Court Arts Complex
·         Solas: Saturday, August 18, Runway Stage

August 23 – 25: Made in America Weekend – Blues, Swing and Great Guitars
·         Jim Washburn’s Guitar Picks: Thursday, August 23, Palm Court Arts
·         Pete Jacobs Band: Friday, August 24, Dance Concourse
·         Del McCoury Band: Saturday, August 25, Runway Stage August 30 and 31: Summer’s End Weekend – Dance Your Way into Labor Day
·         Performer TBD: Thursday, August 30, Palm Court Arts Complex
·         Lavay Smith and Her Red-Hot Skillet Lickers: Friday, August 31, Dance Concourse

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