¡Mariachi Monday!
Live, authentic Mexican music presented by Mariachi del Sol
It's the most fun you'll have north of the Rio Grande!
¡Importante!
Starbucks Canada is providing some amazing door prizes! There will be other door prizes as well.
In past years, we have had up to 125 people in attendance at these events. Unfortunately, this year the restaurant is not large enough for that many people. So tickets are available on a first-come first-served basis.
SOLD OUT
¿Quiénes? Who?
Outstanding Mexican music ensemble delivers authentic flavour of Mexico complete with traditional mariachi costumes. Treat your self to an exciting blend of stunning vocals, Latin guitars, shimmering strings and sparkling brass. The Mariachi Del Sol is one of Canada's outstanding Mexican Music ensembles. Octavio Carrillo formed the band in 1987. It blends the traditional sounds of Mexico, from the soft romantic ballads to lively ranchero songs.
Mariachi Del Sol delivers the authentic flavour of Mexico. The players wear traditional Gala Charro costumes, complete with over one hundred real silver ornaments, costumes that identify them as professional Mariachi musicians of very serious repute. Since its formation Mariachi Del Sol has performed an impressive number of private and public functions in Canada and the United States, including engagements for the Mexican government and its tourism board. Normally performing as a small group (three to six people), the full size Mariachi Del Sol can be ten musicians or more.
Octavio Carrillo (the band leader) was born and raised in the City of Texcoco, Mexico. Singing since age 4, and now a professional singer and guitar player, Octavio has lived in Vancouver since 1990. He is the lead singer, founder and director of Mariachi del Sol and has participated in numerous contests and festivals in Mexico and Canada, winning several awards as composer and singer. In 1984 he was one of the top contenders at the Mexican Version of American Idol: “Valores Juveniles”. Octavio has also participated in TV, movie and theatrical productions.
¿Cuándo? When?
March 12, 2012, 6:00 pm (soft start -- get there when you can)
¿Dónde? Where?
Doña Cata Mexican Foods, 5076 Victoria Dr, Vancouver, BC
¿Qué? What?
The best scholarly opinion is that the word mariachi has native roots. One theory is that it comes from the name of the wood used to make the platform on which the performers danced to the music of the village musicians. But whatever its true source - and the truth may never be discovered with absolute certainty - the word today has one meaning that is crystal clear: Mariachi means one of the most exciting andenchanting musical ensembles found anywhere in the world.
The instruments, the attire, and the music help distinguish mariachis from other musicians. Most mariachi groups average between seven and nine members. The music and style define what mariachi really is. Mariachi groups have an almost universal repertoire of songs native to the genre, such as Cielito Lindo, Jalisco, El Son de la Negra, and El Rey. Shouts and cries given at certain times are called gritos, and are essential to the character of the music.
The attire of a mariachi group, called a traje, consists of botines (ankle boots), a sombrero (broad-rimmed hat), moño (large bow tie), chaleco (short jacket), snug trousers without back pockets, a wide belt, and botonaduras (shiny buttons) on the sides of the pants.
Información
Call (604) 781-2000 for more information, or to order tickets by phone.
Order your tickets by clicking on the button below
Tickets are only $21 (no refunds). You purchase your meal separately (very good Mexican food, and inexpensive).
