Hey Friends...

I'm back on the road with Keiko Matsui. 

Here's the current tour schedule:

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MAR 7	LUgansk, ukraine	Concert Hall Colosseum
mar 8	odessa, ukraine	odessa philharmonic hall
mar 9	kiev, ukraine	palace of ukraine
mar 11	donetsk, ukraine	opera house
mar 12	lviv, ukraine	philharmonic hall

You can check Keiko's web site for additional information.

Stay tuned for more tour and performance info here on my myspace page or on my web page at www.albertodealamer.com.

Wishing everyone peace, love & music!

Alberto de Almar

Hello and Happy 2008!

A new year has begun, we're headed toward spring and I'm headed overseas with Keiko Matsui. (www.keikomatsui.com).

We'll be performing in the following countries on the following dates:

Feb 20, 2008 Istanbul, Turkey at the Ciragan Palace

Feb 21, 2008 Bucharest, Rumania at the Kristal Club

Feb 23, 2008 Kaliningrad, Russia at the Dom Iskustva >

Hi Flamenco & World Music Lovers:

Just returned from the Mediterranean after a six week gig working on Norwegian Cruise Lines ship the "Jewel."

On Sunday, August 26, I headed down to Mexico to record a new CD of original Flamenco guitar songs with Producer/Guitarist, Jose Orea (http://www.myspace.com/joseorea) (www.joseorea.com) for Arion Records (www.arionrecords.com).

As the studio sessions progress, I should have some samples here on myspace as well as on my website soon.  I'll also post more info about the making of the CD, the release date and where to purchase CD's and downloads here and on my site as well.

While I'm in Mexico recording the new CD, I'll be performing live on the following TV programs and at various venues starting tomorrow:

Wednesday August 29, 2007
10:00 am
Channel tv 3 Puebla 
Program - Aqui estamos (Live)

 
Thursday August 30. 2007
6:00 pm
Angelopolis (local mall)

 
Friday August 31, 2007
8:30 am
Channel 26 sicom (cable)
Program- vive mejor (Live)

 
Wednesday September 5, 2007
4:00 pm
Channel 26 sicom (cable)
Program -el fusil
Show airs Friday Sept. 14
 
Tune in to catch my live performances and interviews. 

Stay tuned for updates on additional shows and interviews.

Hope everyone is enjoying the summer.

Peace, Love & Music

Alberto de Almar
Flamenco World Music
www.albertodealmar.com
myspace.com/albertodealmar
Booking:  310-302-1909
bookalberto@albertodealmar.com

Hey Music Lovers:

What do you get when you combine three of San Diego's premiere music artists -- Flamenco Guitarist, Alberto de Almar, Celtic Fiddler, Kevin Allshouse and percussionist, John Martin III?

Celtmenco?  Flamceltic?  Wildly entertaining crazy musical mayhem ? 

How about CELTIC NOT?

One thing is certain, this is one show you won't want to miss!

Come and enjoy Celtic Not this Thursday night -- May 3, 2007

Special guest musicians may be dropping by to add to the spectacle.

Show:  From 9pm - midnight -- No cover

Dublin Square Irish Pub & Grill
554 Fourth Avenue (at Market St.)
San Diego, California 92101
Phone: (619) 239-5818

Enjoy!

Flamenco World Music
310-302-1909

Hi Music Lovers!

I'll be giving a special performance at San Diego Guitar Society's monthly meeting this Sunday, April 1, 2006 from 4pm - 6:00pm.  

SDGS is a great local organization for guitar players of all stripes to come and meet and share music.  SDGS is located at:

Old Time Music, San Diego (formerly Acoustic Expressions)

2852 University Avenue

(corner of University Avenue and Utah Street.)

San Diego, CA. 92104-2930.  

The number is:  (619) 280-9035.  

Use the SIDE door of the Music Store . Old Time Music is officially closed on Sunday - The meeting is held in the performance room.

Hope those of you in the San Diego area will come by and check it out.

 
This Friday, Mach 30, 2007, I'll be performing again at
La Gran Tapa 
Shows start at:  6:00pm
611 B Street (6th & B Streets)
San Diego, California 92101
(619) 234-8272
Stop by for great food, drink & Flamenco music!

 

I'd like to give a shout out to my good friend, sax player extrordinaire, Michael Ghegan, who I've had the great pleasure to work and tour extensively with on the Keiko Matsui gigs.

Michael's an amazing sax man and multi-talented instrumentalist and composer.  Check out his music on his website here:  www.michaelghegan.com and his myspace page here:  myspace.com/michaelghegan.  I had the opportunity to play on a couple of his tunes on his self-titled CD, Michael Ghegan, which is available here on CDBaby.  

I encourage everyone to support exceptional indie music artists like Michael Ghegan by purchasing his CD and while you're shopping for music, I hope you'll pick up one or more of my CD's too!

 

As always, check my Calendar Page  for additional info.

Wishing all of you Peace, Love & Music!

Alberto de Almar

www.albertodealmar.com

For booking contact:

310-302-1909

California's Akiko, is an artist who would drive all the industry label-crazed people up the wall. A native of Japan, Akiko is quickly developing a reputation as one of the West Coast's most interesting performers by offering something new and innovative to audiences who are accustomed to the sometimes formulaic brand of today's popular music. 

Akiko, located in San Diego, wants to be defined by her unique view of both life and music. She is inspired by the beauty that she finds in everyday life: "I am moved by the many elements of nature, such as the wind from the ocean, the blue sky, the stars, and the moon." This appreciation of nature works its way into her music and lyrics. Her songs have an earthy feel to them, and cause listeners to feel as though they are somehow floating. Her voice is warm and inviting.  Akiko is aware that her style is hard to define, and is looking forward to more people discovering something in the music that is "very natural and not in the usual mold of what is out there."

All signs are pointing in the direction of Akiko's inevitable success. Her current CD, 'Symphony', is for sale, and has already received much praise. The first track, entitled 'Moon Love', was recently high on several lists as one of the more popular songs in the World genre. Another song, 'For Beautiful You', has made its way into several top 20 lists in the instrumental genre. Proving her cross-genre appeal, Akiko's collaborative work with Ptrak is also in the top 20 on a couple of pop-oriented lists."

Hello Music Lovers!

Hope your holidays were terrific and that this New Year brings all of us alot of great energy, joy and peace! 

I've been busy lining up performance dates for 2007 and I'll be updating the Tour & Performance Schedule Calendar and also my MySpace page. as future dates are booked and confirmed so be sure to check back. 

Just wrapped a solo performance at Hawthorn's in San Diego on Friday, February 9. Great place with excellent food and ambience.

On Saturday, February 10, I flew to New Orleans and today I'll be boarding Norwegian Cruise Lines Caribbean Cruise ship "The Sun" for the next three weeks (February 12 – March 4) where I'll be making three trips around the Caribbean.  Yes, I know, it's a tough job but someone's got to do it. 

I'll be performing my solo Flamenco guitar repertoire in The Sun's "Las Ramblas Tapas Bar & Restaurant." 

The 7 day Caribbean Sun Cruise starts in New Orleans and stops at the following ports: 

I should be back in San Diego March 4th or 5th.  If you need to reach me, those of you who have my cell number can call me direct and leave me a message if I don't pick up.  Otherwise, please leave a message on my business line at 310-302-1909 or click on the following link to email me HERE and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

In January, I sat in and played at The Annual Robert Burns Supper (celebrating Scotland's national bard, Robert Burns), with local San Diego namesake and bagpiper, Robert Burns, at the Mission Valley Hotel & Convention Center.   Here's a blurb from one the Robert Burns Club websites:

The last Burns Supper was held on January 27, 2007 with a feast at a traditional Scottish banquet complete with haggis, Burns' poetry and song, highland bagpiping and drumming, highland dancing, ballroom dancing, and a door prize and raffle.  The entertainers for the evening included Helix Highlanders Pipe Band, highland-dance troupe Highland Fusion accompanied by piper Robert Burns, general dance band Our Song, Jeanne McDougall of Scottish folk band Westlin Weavers giving the traditional Immortal Memory with song, and a guest appearance by virtuoso Flemenco guitarist Alberto de Almar.

This was the first time I'd played with a Scottish bagpiper.  And while the concept of Flamenco Guitar and Scottish Bagpipes might boggle the mind, it's not as much of a stretch as one might think.  

As it turns out, the bagpipes have an illustrious history throughout Europe, including Spain where the Spanish bagpipe, the Gaita (gaita do fole), is predominantly featured in the music of the Galacia, Asturias and Cantabria regions of Northern Spain.  More info on Galacian music and the Gaita can found here:  Spanish Bagpipes and here: Music of Galacia.

My December and January solo performances at La Gran Tapa in San Diego on various Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays were also great. Thanks to all of you who stopped by.

I performed with the young and talented Jasmine Trias (3rd place finalist on Amerian Idol) at the Sycuan Resort & Casino on December 14 & 15.  It was fun to play outside of my musical norm of Flamenco and Latin/Jazz Fusion and play some contemporary pop music.  

I had a lot of fun playing with El Douje and Fishtank Ensemble in December and hope to do it again.  Great performers, exciting music and a lot of fun!  If you get a chance to see one of their shows, don't miss it!

Hope everyone's doing great!

If I have a chance, I'll try to update from the cruise.  Hope to get a lot of photos.  Maybe even play a little guitar at some Mayan ruins.

Peace, Love & Music!

Alberto de Almar

Flamenco World Music

www.albertodealmar.com

www.myspace.com/albertodeamar

For booking call:  310-302-1909

or email:  Booking & Contacting Alberto