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Boots & Dangles + Diana Gameros (Double Bill!): Folk and Jazz of the Bay Area
January 29, 2015 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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Boots and Dangles is a collaborative quartet comprised of 4 of the bay area’s most unique voices. They explore original music, bridging genres and creating a sonic adventure that is both genuine and whimsical. Collectively, the members of Boots and Dangles have performed with Joe Henderson, Les Paul, Aaron Parks, Ben Goldberg, Greg Osby, Joe Lovano, Fred Frith, Erik Jekabson, tUnE-yArDs and more.
Boots and Dangles includes:
Kasey Knudsen – alto
Hamir Atwal– drums
Ila Cantor – Guitar
John Wiitala – bass
Learn more about Boots and Dangles guitarist Ila Cantor here.
Diana Gameros is a singer, guitarist, composer, music instructor and social activist. Originally from Ciudad Juarez, Gameros arrived in the Bay Area six years ago and since then she has been creating authentic, inspiring music that reflects the 21st century experiences of a young indie artist at the borderlands between cultures, languages, and genres.
After just a few years in the Bay Area, Gameros’ talent, versatility and ability to connect with her audience has brought her a steady stream of performances at such notable venues as Herbst Theater, Brava Theater, The Independent, The New Parish, Fox Theater, SFJAZZ Center and dozens of other venues small and large. She has opened concerts for Torreblanca, Latin Grammy-nominee Ximena Sariñana, Latin Grammy-winners La Santa Cecilia, and Bebel Gilberto.
“A Bay Area musician to watch” — 7×7
“Diana’s original music is enchanting indie pop infused with her strong Latin heritage. ” — Boing Boing
Visit Diana Gameros’ website.
Admission: $10-15. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
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