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Thank you so much for those who attended this event where over 450 Salsero's joined us for an incredible evening of Musica Latina.  We danced the night away to our favorite old and new sounds of the tropics.  May your nights be filled with these memorable moments.
 

We Danced the Night away with our Valentine, literally  sweaping us off her feet with an Evening filled with true passion through music.  A don't miss for your true Love, Salsa Style.  We were so proud to present you with these two most distinguished and Professional Bands, we know that this was definitely a night to remember.

  
 "Latin Groove Matrix" 
Presento
"A Valentine's Day Dance"
Saturday, February 14, 2004 
 7:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. 
"V.F.W. Post" 2750 Central Ave. Lake Station, Indiana. 
Adults 21 and over please, 18 yrs old must be accompanied by a Parent or Responsible Adult!!!
Dress to Impress Sophisticate Attire
Cash bar, Food service by Nereida, Door Prizes, Photographer, Drawings and Salsa lessons
Enjoying an Evening of Love and Passion.  Dancing to the beats of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and Cumbia
Featuring:
Chicago's Best
"MERENBANDA"
&
"ORQUESTA LA NATURAL" 
with DJ "Jammin" Juan Rios.
All back by Popular demand!!!
 
Let us take you on a memory ride through the wonderful music of the Nationally and Internationally known:
 
"Orquesta La Natural" is a Latin Tropical Orquesta that was formed 4 years ago by pianist Jorge Cintron and trombonist Katherine Stubbins.  The Orquesta plays a variety of Latin music including Salsa, Merenge, Cumbia and Bachata.  The group consists of some of the top national and internationally known musicians who have played with such artists as Jose Feliciano and Celia Cruz, Andy Montanez, La Sonora Poncena, and Milli y Los Vecinos.  Singer Rochelle and Benetiz have many years of experience and success including Rochelle's top        R & B hit "Praying for An Angel."  Orquesta La Natural has performed in many of Chicago's venues including Excalibur Nightclub, Mambo Cafe, Marlons, Viva Chicago Festival, Puerto Rican Festival, The Boricua Festival of Chicago and well as for other special events though out the tri-state area.
 
"MERENBANDA" is a Chicago based band that has been entertaining crowds for the past 7 years. MERENBANDA has performed at exclusive nightclubs throughout the Chicago area and has opened up for artist such as DLG, Victor Manuel, Tito Rojas, Grupo Mania, Ashley La Bomba, Eddie Santiago, Ruben Blades, RAFY BURGOS and has backed up groups like Las Nenas del Swing, Son Soleil, Grupo Kaos, `The Homeboyz...etc. With their unique sound and coreography, MERENBANDA has been recognized as Chicago's #1 Merengue Band.  MERENBANDA has won 3 Battle of The Merengue Bands held in Chicago (97, 98, tied for 1st place with LaVanda Dura in 99). Recently MERENBANDA won the 2001 Best Local Merengue Band Award issued by Ritmo Magazine.  They have played in alot of Midwestern cities such as St. Louis, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, South Bend, Iowa and throughout Illinois.
 
And then there's DJ "Jammin " Juan Rios my good friend. He has been The DJ that all the people, Latinos especially sought out for.   Juan's unigue style and DJ voice has landed him positions in popular radio stations and many popular nite clubs here in Indiana, such as Spirit's, Jansen's Landing, Neon Rodeo, The Edge and E.O.'s the casino's dock club.  His popularity is well noted.
 
Keep watching for further details.  Mi Gente make sure you understand that there are others, but don't let them fool you. 
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We hope you will suport us by attending and help keep the tradition.  That is our purpose and our goal to live on with our Heritage.  Click on The Post Tribune below to read about our latest event. 

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