Buena Vista Social Orchestra Tickets

This was a first-class concert. All were incredible musicians playing incredible music. At the end, after a standing ovation and a "sweet"-and-"spicy"encore (two different pieces differing in rhythmic styles), when the lights came on, and the audience was filing out, car keys in hand, some (O.K., me too) were still crying out, "! otro mas !". There came a moment during this experience - nothing less than an unforgettable immersion in music, tradition, and culture - when, very subtly, it dawned on me that I had “become” the omnipresent (it seems there is at least one in every concert) young woman (I'm a 72-year old guy; not young and not a woman), who stands up and sways her arms to the music. (It really did bring a smile to my face, sardonic though it may have been, and I vowed never to aim such a smile toward this "swaying fool"should I see "her"again at another concert.) This experience - the music; the musicians and their demeanor, exchanges with the audience and each other, and their ease with the music; the dancing, on stage and in the audience; the different languages and observed interactions among the audience... and much more - transported me to a time when two-toned shoes were the fashion and a good danzon the passion. This concert proffered the audience a baseline, extraordinary, musical experience. But that was just "baseline;"there was much more here. For this Cuban, there were moments of welling up as a member of that audience; moments of feeling the joy and pain of my childhood memories, first, when Cuba was my home, and then, when it no longer was; there were moments of reliving a time, if only in fantasy, when a distant but unforgotten child could fit his little hand into Abuela's and Abuelo's big, warm, safe, and affirming hands... maybe sometimes while this same music played in the background. To the powers that be at Sandler Center in Virginia Beach, VA, please (!), bring them back. To the powers that be elsewhere, you know who you are, end the chokehold on Cuba.

A very Enjoyable experience! Excellent show that provided the uninitiated a window into a different type of Latin music. Two hour show worth every minute. I would love to see them again in the future. ??

High energy show loaded with talent. Hit the mark with familiar and new-to-me songs. The lead singers and musicians me are terrific, especially the female vocalist. Beseme Mucho was the best version I’ve ever heard. She is spectacular!

Really talented group of latin musicians! A few of the old band are still there. And the band leader has his daughter playing trumbone! The new female vocale lead may be the best salsa/latin singer I have ever heard - crazy great vocals.

Th show was very lively, enjoyable and energetic It got some people dancing in the middle of the show. and everyone was up, dancing and cheering throughout the last songs

Very entertaining concert. Outstanding musicians, great songs. Audience participation was a blast.

The Buena Vista Social Club was great, as usual. The opening act made me cringe. We couldn't figure out why this guy was there. I guess he had an ok singing voice, but his guitar playing was inferior, and the material he did had no place in that venue.

The band musicians and vocalists were all wonderful. I wish they performed in Manhattan more often!! Unfortunately, it was totally annoying that cell phone videos were permitted. Having someone wave a cellphone blocking your view is NOT fun and a total distraction, not to mention the light interference. The opening act was unnecessary and not at all compatible with Cuban music. The show should have started on time.

While this is not your father's Buena Vista Social Club, the arrangements and performances of the Buena Vista Social Orchestra bring back all the great songs and feelings that the BVSC did 25 years ago. Most of the great stars are gone, but the remaining original key members under the expert direction of Jesus Ramos makes this band very entertaining and enjoyable for an evening out. If you like Cuban jazz and great vocals, I highly recommend them.

Buena Vista Social Ochestra's performance was terrific. The members were true professionals, gave their all, roused audience participation, the audience was exuberant, nobody wanted it to end. Five-star performance!