APRIL 2009
WEDNESDAY 1
HARLEM GOSPEL CHOIR
The world famous Harlem Gospel Choir, the most famous gospel choir in America today, returns to Argentina to offer a show in Buenos Aires.
LA TRASTIENDA CLUB: Balcarce 460
Tickets: Ticketek Argentina
SATURDAY 4
SOUTHFEST 2009
Southfest is the first Latin American festival with origin in Buenos Aires, characterized for combining bands with national and international DJs. Underworld, Paul Oakenfold, Hernan Cattaneo, Deep Dish, LCD Soundsystem, Faithless, Steve Lawler, Nathan Fake, Mylo, Gui Boratto, Ladytron, MSTRKRFT and Cagedbaby are some of the artists that will be presented in this sixth edition of the festival.
CENTRO COSTA SALGUERO: Av. Rafael Obligado y Jerónimo Salguero
Tickets: Ticketek Argentina
SUNDAY 5
KISS
Closing the Quilmes Rock Festival, and celebrating its 35 years, the mythical bands returns to Argentina, with its founders Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, along with old members like guitar player Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Singer.
RIVER PLATE STADIUM: Av. Figueroa Alcorta 7597
Tickets: Ticketek Argentina
WEDNESDAY 15
THE B-52´s
Will be presenting "Funplex", the record launched after 16 years. The B-52´s is one if the mosts renowned bands from the 80s and will offer a show with all their hits.
LUNA PARK STADIUM: Av. Corrientes & Bouchard
Tickets: www.ticketportal.com.ar
WEDNESDAY 15
BILLY COBHAM
One of the greatest drummers in the world, who played with Miles Davis and founded, along with McLaughlin the first Mahavishnu Orchestra, will offer an only show in Buenos Aires. His new band, the Billy Cobham Band, is made of Jean-Marie Ecay in guitar, Fifi Chayeb in bass, Christophe Cravero in keyboards and violin, Marco Lobo in percussion, and Billy Cobham in drums and musical direction.
TEATRO GRAN REX: Corrientes 857
Tickets: Ticketek Argentina
SATURDAY 18
GLORIA ESTEFAN
After her European tour, Gloria Estefan arrives for the first time in Argentina to present a show with her greatest hits, like: "Conga", "Mi Tierra", "Rhythm is Going to Get You", "Anything For You", "Con Los Años Que me Quedan", and many others.
GEBA: Av. Figueroa Alcorta 5575, Palermo
Tickets: www.topshow.com.ar
SATURDAY 25
THE DOORS
Riders on the Storm, the group made up by the founders of The Doors, Robby Krieger and Ray Manzarek, will offer a show with a revival of The Doors`greatest hits, with vocals by Brett Scallions, former Fuel singer.
INDOOR STADIUM MALVINAS ARGENTINAS: Gutemberg 350.
Tickets: Ticketek Argentina
Concert suspended until further notice.
WEDNESDAY 29
THE RASMUS
The Finnish band presents an only show in Argentina.
LUNA PARK STADIUM. Corrientes & Bouchard.
Tickets: www.ticketportal.com.ar
MAY 2009
SUNDAY 3
OASIS
The band from Manchester, lead by the Gallagher brothers, for the fourth time in Argentina, will present their seventh album “DIG OUT YOUR SOUL”, edited last october.
RIVER PLATE STADIUM
Tickets: Ticketek Argentina
THURSDAY 7
ORNETTE COLEMAN
This legend of jazz, whose enormous contribution to modern music is recognized throughout the world, for the first time in Argentina. With: Tony Falanga, Denardo Coleman, Al Macdowell.
TEATRO GRAN REX. Corrientes 857
Tickets: At the theater, or through Ticketek Argentina
THURSDAY 14
CHRISTOPHER CROSS
The American singer and composer, winner of an Oscar, one Golden Globe and five Grammys, presents a show in Buenos Aires.
TEATRO GRAN REX. Corrientes 857
Tickets: At the theater, or through Ticketek Argentina
SATURDAY 16
BABASONICOS
One of the most important Argentine bands at the moment, Babasonicos present "Mucho mas", in a spectacular show.
CLUB CIUDAD DE BUENOS AIRES: Av. Libertador 7501
Tickets: Ticketek Argentina
TUESDAY 19
THE WAILERS
The legendary reggae roots band, made up by the musicians of "Bob Marley and The Wailers" returns to Argentina.
LUNA PARK STADIUM. Corrientes & Bouchard
Tickets: at the stadium, or through www.ticketportal.com.ar
TUESDAY 19 - WEDNESDAY 20
GEORGE CLINTON & PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC
For the first time in Buenos Aires, one of the greatest innovators of soul, rock and funk of the past 40 years.
LA TRASTIENDA CLUB. Balcarce 460
Tickets: Monday to Friday 12 noon - 8 pm. Saturday 6 pm - 10 pm. Or through Ticketek Argentina.
WEDNESDAY 20 - THURSDAY 21
CASSANDRA WILSON
Winner of the Grammy award in 2009 for her album Loverly, Cassandra Wilson, the great jazz artists, will offer a show for the first time in Argentina.
TEATRO GRAN REX : Corrientes 857
Tickets: At the theater, or through Ticketek Argentina
THURSDAY 21
JONAS BROTHERS
The American pop band, that gained their popularity from the Disney Channel, nominated for the Best New Artist award at the 51st Grammy Awards and winner of the award for Breakthrough Artist at the American Music Awards, offers its first show in Buenos Aires as part of their 2009 World Tour.
RIVER PLATE STADIUM.
Tickets: Ticketek Argentina
TUESDAY 26
GARY BURTON
A unique opportunity to enjoy the music of Astor Piazzolla, performed by the members of his last quintet: Pablo Ziegler in piano, Héctor Console in double-bass, Fernando Suárez Paz in violin, Ricardo Lew in guitar and Marcelo Nisinman in bandoneon, along with the outstanding vibraphone player Gary Burton. In 1997 Burton recorded his second collection of tango music, Astor Piazzolla Reunion, featuring the top tango musicians of Argentina, followed by Libertango in 2000, another Piazzolla project.
TEATRO GRAN REX. Corrientes 857
Tickets: At the theater, or through Ticketek Argentina
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