Primo Cubano, a hot Latin band with a Cuban “Son” style beat performs at Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center on March 5 at 7:30 pm. Primo Cubano uses the traditional acoustic instrumentation of tress, upright bass, guitar and trumpet with the rich percussion of congas, bongos, maracas, guiro, and claves. The songs’ Spanish lyrics are sung in the rhythmic call-and-response style of Son, that’s easy to join in on. With their combination of talent, experience, and energy, Primo Cubano creates smooth grooves that make you want to dance. The show, 280 Water Street, Gardiner, has two sets, and dancing is popular during the second set. At intermission, desserts, coffee and concession items will be offered for sale. The show supporter is Gardiner Family Chiropractic.
Ticket prices are: Adult $14; Johnson Hall Member $12; Student w/ID $5. Member special—buy one $12 ticket, bring a non-member free. Early ticket reservations are recommended, as seating is limited. Johnson Hall can be reached at 582-7144, or info@johnsonhall.org .
Johnson Hall provides a great opportunity to listen to live professional music in an intimate setting, meet the musicians, and be on television as part of the studio audience. Time Warner Cable tapes the shows for future TV broadcast. You may not have heard of all the musicians, but they are chosen for their excellence. There’s nothing like enjoying live music with friends—a different style every week. On March 12, the show is Big Moose Band. Johnson Hall’s Corporate Season sponsor is Savings Bank of Maine, Media sponsor is the Kennebec Journal, and Promotions sponsor is Pine State Beverage.
The Sounds Good! Music Live at Johnson Hall music series is hosted by Denise Reehl, Artistic Consultant at Johnson Hall. Shows are Fridays in March and April at 7:30 pm at Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water Street, Gardiner. The website is www.johnsonhall.org. Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center: Entertainment & More Since 1864. www.johnsonhall.org
