Latin Music Nights

We are thrilled to announce the launch of ESTEBANd, a live music series showcasing the eclectic sounds of Latin America from our CBD laneway.

Our rolling program will feature an array of Latin American music including Samba bands, tango artists, Cuban acoustic artists, sultry Salsa solos, a Rumba and Funk trio playing over 20 instruments, and much more.

Feel transported as you soak up the heady mix of live samba beats while sipping your way through our signature cocktail list and indulging in delicious ‘Antojitos’ (street food bites) of regional Mexico.

The initiative, made possible with the help of The City of Sydney & NSW Government’s Rediscover Sydney grant – restores your reason to venture to the CBD. As we move forward into 2021 and towards a ‘post-covid’ era, we are so excited to inject some life back to the CBD and restore the vibrance of our beautiful city. What better way than with a lively taste of Latin America!

ARTIST SCHEDULE

Thursday 1 April: Wemilere Batá Trio

Wemilere Batá Trio features original compositions by acclaimed Cuban percussionist Juan Carlos Allende written for batá drums, piano and soprano saxophone. These pieces are deeply rooted in Cuban spiritualism and shine alongside Brazilian Bossa Novas, Cuban cha cha chá and boleros. This is a night of beautiful Caribbean music with a dash of Rio.

Friday 2 April: N/A

Saturday 3 April: Waldo Fabian Trio

Bassist Waldo Fabian’s trio with Ed Goyer on piano and Lee McIver on trumpet. Dr Waldo Fabian (Garrido) is a kick-arse bass player, songwriter, and producer working across Latin, Latin Jazz and Latin pop styles. He has worked with some of Australia’s top musicians and producers including The catholics, the Party Boys, Disco Montego, peter Dawkins and David Hemming.

Thursday 8 April: Los Pibes

Steve and Cesar Marin’s Los Pibes Trio with Enrique Berbis specialise in playing Latin and world music. Playing over 20 instruments between them, the trio promises to entertain, fascinate and engage their audience. This dynamic trio performs a variety of authentic styles ranging from Son, salsa, rumba, samba, bossa nova, cumbia, Andean funk and much more. Look forward to tight arrangements, delicate harmonies and intense rhythms!

Friday 9 April: Samba Roots

Saturday 10 April: Duo Jiminez

Brothers Victor and Hansel Jimenez present traditional Peruvian culture through the melodies and rhythms of Andean music with singer Lucerito. Playing guitar, keyboard, pan flute and percussion they have performed for many multicultural festivals including the National Multicultural Festival, Gold and Incas Festival, EID Multicultural Festival and Sydney Latin American film Festival.

Thursday 15 April: SophieG Trio

Friday 16 April: Luciano Steffanoli Duo

Sarah and Luciano play well-known songs with a twist of jazz and tango. They have performed for Universal Studios, Royal Caribbean and Crown Sydney. Luciano is one of Argentina’s premier tango artists. This influence permeates the duo’s repertoire with the power and elegance.

Saturday 17 April: Urban Gypsies

Urban Gypsies are an instrumental Jazz/Latin/World band featuring nylon string guitars, cello and percussion. They represent an exciting direction in Latin-influenced music that explores a wide range of styles and genres from breezy Bossa Novas to fiery virtuosic flamenco.

Thursday 22 April Wemilere Batá Trio

  Wemilere Batá Trio features original compositions by acclaimed Cuban percussionist Juan Carlos Allende written for batá drums, piano and soprano saxophone. These pieces are deeply rooted in Cuban spiritualism and shine alongside Brazilian Bossa Novas, Cuban cha cha chá and boleros. This is a night of beautiful Caribbean music with a dash of Rio.

Friday 23 April Lucho Valverde

  Lucho hails from Peru and plays a wonderful selection of popular Latin standards and a few of his own capitivating pieces. Lucho ran the house band for ‘That Cuban Place’ delighting hip shakers and chair huggers alike.

Saturday 24 April Duo Jiminez

  Songs from traditional Peruvian culture played by brothers Hansel and Victor Jiminez with singer Lucerito. Pan pipes, keyboard, guitars and percussion feature in an evening of Andean melodies and rhythms.