Grupo Fantasma
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- Austin TX
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- myspace.com/fantasmatics
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Who is Grupo Fantasma? Music critic Jim Caligiuri put it like this: They are the best band in Austin, the only other band I've seen get that kind of audience response was the Ramones. We're a hybrid of Latin dance music from old school to new school, explains primary songwriter and percussionist, Jose Galeano, displaying a hint of humility. A raucous horde of musical wizards and freaks, they transform traditional Latin styles of music with their skillful songwriting, inventive arrangements and exuberant live shows. They fuse afro-Latin funk, cumbia, salsa, merengue and more into an intoxicating whole. Its a sound that demands audiences move - forget about chairs, don't even think of sitting down when Grupo Fantasma is in town.
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New Year's Eve with Grupo Fantasma
Wed. 12/31 | 10:00PM @ The Parish (West Sixth)
Come and celebrate the new year at the Parish with the incredible Latin funk masters known as Grupo Fantasma! Included with your ticket, this special event will have an open bar, a champagne t…more»
SOUTH PADRE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
Fri. 10/31 | 7:00PM - Sun. 11/02 @ South Padre Island
Check out the SPI MUSIC FESTIVAL BLOG for news, band reviews, and updates. For tickets and more info visit: www.SPIMusicFest.com CLICK "I LIKE IT" TO WIN A FESTIVAL PACKAGE FOR 2!&nb…more»
Grupo Fantasma w/ Larry Harlow
Sat. 10/11 | 8:00PM @ Antone's (West Fifth)
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The Texas Democratic Party Presents A Night of Salsified Funk feat. Grupo Fantasma
Sun. 09/14 | 6:30PM @ Antone's (West Fifth)
The Texas Democratic Party are holding a fundraiser at Antone's on Sunday, and they invited the extremely talented Latin funk band Grupo Fantasma to supply the entertainment. If this is yo…more»
Grupo Fantasma w/ Charanga Cakewalk
Sat. 07/26 | 8:00PM @ Antone's (West Fifth)
Grupo Fantasma is an 11-piece orchestra who tour exhaustively and have garnered high esteem with fans and critics nationwide for their musicianship, stage presence and unique sound. They'v…more»
Pachanga Latino Music Festival
Sat. 05/31 | 12:00PM @ Waterloo Park (Downtown)
Click "I Like It!" to win free tickets! 2 pair will be given away.Tickets are available from the pachangafest.com, frontgate.com, all front gate outlets or by calling 512-389-0…more»
Old Pecan Street Festival--30th ANNIVERSARY!!!
Sat. 05/03 | 11:00AM - Sun. 05/04 @ 6th Street
Come celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Old Pecan Street Spring Festival located downtown in Austin’s 6th Street Entertainment District! Enjoy the largest family event in Central Texa…more»
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The 30th anniversary of Pecan Street keeps it weird with five stages and 20 locals. Saturday beams with Bill Baird’s Sunset, the Lemurs, Ume, Attack Formation, Daniel Francis Doyle, and more before setting off fireworks (literally) with Grupo Fantasma at 8pm. Sunday sets an ethnic vibe with a Latin stage, St. Edward’s Ballet Folklorico, and Sabaya Belly Dancers, plus a country stage for good measure (the Moonhangers, Texas Sapphires, et al.). See www.oldpecanstreetfestival.com for complete lineups. – Darcie Stevens more at austinchronicle.com
Casa Marianella/Posada Esperanza Benefit w/ Buscando el Monte, Lannaya, Ritmo 3, G...
Thu. 04/17 | 7:00PM @ The Monarch (Campus)
On Your Feet: International Music and Dance Extravaganza
Thu. 04/17 | 7:30PM @ The Monarch (Campus)
CLICK "I LIKE IT!" TO WIN FREE TICKETS! 4 PAIR WILL BE GIVEN AWAY An exciting evening of world class music and dance performances that are sure to keep you on your feet! Featur…more»
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Local crusaders On Your Feet present an array of global artists to get you out of your seat. The evening of music and dance features local Latin big band Grupo Fantasma along with the jazz-infused Middle Eastern melodies of Atash, the pounding West African dance rhythms of Lannaya, and the Caribbean carnival beats of Buscando el Monte. Proceeds from the event benefit Posada Esperanza, which helps international refugees and homeless immigrants. – Thomas Fawcett more at austinchronicle.com
All Music Is World Music - Marcelo D2 / Grupo Fantasma / 17 Hippies / Geno Delafos...
Thu. 03/13 @ Momo's (West Sixth)
SXSW Auditorium Shores Stage on Lady Bird Lake
Thu. 03/13 | 6:00PM @ Auditorium Shores (South Austin)
6:00pm Grupo Fantasma 7:00pm Del The Funky Homosapien 8:00pm Spoon
FREE! Spoon / Grupo Fantasma / Del the Funky Homosapien
Thu. 03/13 | 5:00PM @ Auditorium Shores (South Austin)
All ages, gates open at 5.Grupo at 6del at 7 spoon at 8
Grupo Fantasma, Balafon Austin, Cerronato, Future Clouds & Radar, Ray Wylie Hubbar...
Sun. 03/02 | 10:00AM @ Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
Texas State Arts Festival
Sat. 03/01 | 1:00PM - Sun. 03/02 @ Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
In its second year, the Texas State Arts Festival celebrates Texas Independence Weekend with an eclectic music lineup, arts & crafts booths, food, drink, and fun in a family-friendly atmo…more»
Grupo Fantasma w/ Maneja Beto
Sat. 02/02 | 8:00PM @ Antone's (West Fifth)
Click "I Like it!" and you could win free tickets! Grupo Fantasma, undoubtedly the finest and funkiest latin orchestra to come out of the United States in the last decade, is still r…more»
! Monarch New Year's Ball w/ Grupo Fantasma! / Lannaya / Samba School / DJ Bird Pe...
Mon. 12/31 | 9:00PM @ The Monarch (Campus)
Click "I Like it!" and you could win a free pair of tickets! Ring in the New Year with GRUPO FANTASMA!! This will be the hottest NYE party in Austin! Also perf…more»
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With their shimmering horn section and grooves so tightly wound James Brown would never dock them a red cent, it’s no wonder Austin’s Grupo Fantasma was handpicked by Prince to be his backing band for several high-profile gigs this past year, including after-parties for both the Super Bowl and the Golden Globes. That’s right: While you were out cooing over the latest indie-rock group to get a blurb in Gorilla Vs. Bear, the Grupo was rubbing shoulders with the likes of Marc Anthony and His Royal Purple Badness for a roomful of movie stars. Maybe now it’s time for you to catch on to what the hoi polloi is already hip to and check out Austin’s sauciest world-beat/party band.
Late Show-Grupo Fantasma w/ DJ Chicken George
Sat. 11/24 | 11:00PM @ Antone's (West Fifth)
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Grupo Fantasma:
Any show by local Latinaires Grupo Fantasma is worth dropping ducats. more at www.austinchronicle.com