Author Archives: trio bembe
Amber Epp interviews Rambling Dan Frechette
We were rehearsing with Dan Frechette for our Latin Blues show coming up this Saturday at the Bella Vista. He was telling us about some of his travels across the world as a wandering bluesman. Here are a few of Dan’s tales…
1. Where have you traveled recently? What did you do there? What was a [...]
How to celebrate a musician’s birthday
Everyone loves birthday parties – we get to celebrate with friends and family, eat and drink, and “gozar” (“to have a REALLY good time”) all night long! Rodrigo is turning 50 next month, so we thought we’d share some tips on how to celebrate a musician‘s birthday:
1. Plan a huge party with room for dancing. [...]
Fun on the Farm – Mennonite Heritage Museum
[ September 3, 2012; 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. ] Head out to Steinbach with the family for “Fun on the Farm” at the Mennonite Heritage Museum. Not your regular barn dance with Trio Bembe’s lively Latin music!
St Norbert Farmer’s Market
[ September 1, 2012; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Live music outside while you support local farmers. Don’t forget the pork-on-a-bun!
Canada Day at the Forks
[ July 1, 2012; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Join Trio Bembe at the Bridge Stage on Canada Day at the Forks. Feliz cumpleaños Canada!
Gas Station Theatre Patio (Osborne Village)
[ June 28, 2012; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Join Trio Bembe on the patio in front of the Gas Station Theatre for a few hours of delightful music in Winnipeg’s most interesting neighborhood – Osborne Village!
Gas Station Theatre: Corner of River Ave and Osborne St.
More info on the Gas Station Theatre website.
Winnipeg Jazz Festival: Latin Night
[ June 15, 2012; 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm. ] Trio Bembe kicks of the Winnipeg Jazz Festival for the oh-so-popular Latin Night. Last year, Scott broke his quijada (donkey jaw) on stage at the festival, so we’ll see if we can keep the damage to a minimum this year! Enjoy the warm outdoors, fresh mini-donuts, and Latin music all night long. Bring a lawnchair, [...]
Rodrigo “Papa Mambo” Muñoz 50th Birthday Party
[ May 6, 2012; 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm. ] Rodrigo is turning 50! (Just further proof that no Latinos look their age.) Join Trio Bembe and Papa Mambo (9-piece salsa band) at Juss Jazz to celebrate with food, drink, and dancing!
Admission: $12
Juss Jazz (240 Portage Ave)
How to get into a concert for free (legally!)
We all love going to see music for free. Here are some ways you can get into a concert for free (legally), and the musicians will love you for it!
1. Bring the musicians some food! We’ll take cookies, smoothies, complete 5-course meals, you name it. You supply the food, we supply the after-dinner entertainment.
2. Be [...]
