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Rubén Blades

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Review 1 for Rubén Blades

5 / 5

Eddie Palmieri and Ruben Blades were AWESOME!!!

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Posted 08/29/2012

by Ishta

Ruben did a non stop show because he said he wanted his fans to get their monies worth.

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Review 2 for Rubén Blades

5 / 5

Ruben Blades represents salsa at its best

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Favorite moment: Ruben's heartfelt song about Panama. My husband and I were lucky to have vacationed there two years ago. We saw Ruben's residence in old town. @

Posted 08/19/2012

by Hot63yearold

Location:Palmdale

Really enjoyed the concert, opening band led by Eddie Palmieri, followed by Ruben Blades, who as an actor I greatly admired. Hearing him sing live for the first time was amazing!
Loved seeing Dudamel during the break. I had the lucky opportunity of seeing him conduct at the Walt Disney Concert Hall last year. His endorsement of Latin music is appreciated.

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Favorite moment: Ruben's heartfelt song about Panama. My husband and I were lucky to have vacationed there two years ago. We saw Ruben's residence in old town. @

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Review 3 for Rubén Blades

4 / 5

Excellent combination

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Posted 08/19/2012

by LatinJazz

Location:West Los Angeles, CA

Going to the Hollywood Bowl is always a pleasant experience. The only problem is L.A. traffic. Set aside at an hour and a half to get there. I ordered the Bristol burger at the restaurant and it was really good. The Sangria was not as good. You should bring your own wine.

The night was opened by Eddie Palmieri. With classics songs such as "Azucar" and "La Malanga", the master of the piano got the crowd going. Some people were moving in there seats and others had to stand up to do a little dancing. He was was right to say that if don't move or feel it, "You're not well". This was my first time seeing Mr. Palmieri and I'm so glad I was able to see such a legend on the stage. His charisma is contagious. Aside from his superb piano skills, he gave a little demonstration of how he plays the timbales!!! I felt that his time on stage was too short, or maybe it was that I was having too much fun.

Ruben Blades came on stage after the intermission. As he opened with "Plastico", I was worried that his voice was not the same. I think he was a little cold or the sound was not working properly. But then he put me at ease, the rest of his songs were sang good. He performed with a band from Panama. That band was good band but not to the caliber of Ruben. His songs always have such deep messages. Now that I'm older, and hopefully, wiser I understand them more and more. Ruben sang many well known songs such as "Pedro Navaja", "Todos Vuelven", and "Ojos de Perro Azul". The crow was captivated by him.

I was a little disappointed at the fact that Ruben and Eddie didn't share the stage. I was hopeful that they would. But other than that, it was an overall great event.

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Review 4 for Rubén Blades

1 / 5

Ruben Blades was HORRIBLE!

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Favorite moment: WHEN I LEFT IN THE MIDDLE OF RUBEN ATTEMPTS TO MESMERIZED THE AUDIENCE WITH SOME BORING POEM. @

Opening act(s): Eddie Palmeiri .
This band played songs and style of music that made them famous. They gave us what was expected. I love them. @

Posted 08/18/2012

by Navajo24

Location:Upland, California

To say it was Poor is to be kind! It was BAD!
THIS MAN IS A SALSERO, WE WERE THERE TO HEAR HIM SING SALSA. TO MAKE US DANCE AND HAVE FUN!
HE GAVE US NONE OF THAT.
IT SOUNDED LIKE BAD POETRY.
Zero star rating, is my personal opinion.
Never again. Not recommended.

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Favorite moment: WHEN I LEFT IN THE MIDDLE OF RUBEN ATTEMPTS TO MESMERIZED THE AUDIENCE WITH SOME BORING POEM. @

Opening act(s): Eddie Palmeiri .
This band played songs and style of music that made them famous. They gave us what was expected. I love them. @

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Review 5 for Rubén Blades

5 / 5

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Posted 08/18/2012

by Anonymous

The show was excellent....Reuben is a great singer and the orchestra was amazing!

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Review 6 for Rubén Blades

5 / 5

Ruben Blades -- Ah, Pedro Navaja is still #1

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Posted 08/18/2012

by Koketa7

Location:Hollywood

Wednesday night was awesome: Eddie Palmieri and Ruben Blades brought the house down!!! Listening to Ruben Blades sing under the stars was simply a great treat -- an unforgettable performance.

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Review 7 for Rubén Blades

5 / 5

Excellent evening

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Favorite moment: Eddie Palmieri @

Setlist: Pedro Navaja by Ruben Blades best underrated tune ever. @

Posted 08/17/2012

by Anonymous

Location:Los Angeles

Dont change a thing. Perfect type of concert. Affordable accommodating and entertaining.

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Favorite moment: Eddie Palmieri @

Setlist: Pedro Navaja by Ruben Blades best underrated tune ever. @

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Review 8 for Rubén Blades

5 / 5

Ruben Blades and Eddie Palmieri

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Posted 08/17/2012

by ChnLtna

Once again another great show by amazing musicians. My only complaint is that is was too short.

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Review 9 for Rubén Blades

5 / 5

Ruben Blades

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Posted 08/17/2012

by hermana19

He was really really great. I had so much fun, I saw him thirty years ago in a small night club, granted very different environment but still great.

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Review 10 for Rubén Blades

5 / 5

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Opening act(s): We've seen Eddie Palmieri on several occassions and he was again, wonderful, high energy and with an amazing ensemble @

Posted 08/17/2012

by Anonymous

An opportunity of a lifetime- we've waited to see him perform for years and we were no disapointed!

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Opening act(s): We've seen Eddie Palmieri on several occassions and he was again, wonderful, high energy and with an amazing ensemble @

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Review 11 for Rubén Blades

5 / 5

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Favorite moment: Ruben Blades singing Pedro Navaja. @

Setlist: Some of Blade's setlist included Cuentas Del Alma, Sorpresas, La Cancion Del Final Del Mundo, Juan Pachanga and Muevete. @

Opening act(s): Eddie Palmieri Salsa Orchestra co-headlined and opened the show. @

Posted 08/17/2012

by MichaelX

Location:Hollywood Bowl, CA

Two Latin legends on one night, who could ask for more? Eddie Palmieri co-headlining with Ruben Blades. Eddie Palmieri's Salsa Orchestra opened and treated his fans to all their favorites, old and new. Ruben Blades did something amazing in performing with a full fledged Latin orchestra like he did in the old days when he was the featured vocalist for both the Fania Allstars and Willie Colon's band. I wish the show could have gone on and on.

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Favorite moment: Ruben Blades singing Pedro Navaja. @

Setlist: Some of Blade's setlist included Cuentas Del Alma, Sorpresas, La Cancion Del Final Del Mundo, Juan Pachanga and Muevete. @

Opening act(s): Eddie Palmieri Salsa Orchestra co-headlined and opened the show. @

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Review 12 for Rubén Blades

4 / 5

Ruben Blades

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Favorite moment: Ruben Blades performance of "Pedro Navaja" @

Opening act(s): Did not enjoy the Eddy Palmieri looooong opening act. @

Posted 08/17/2012

by PanaBul

Loved the second half of the show. Had a hard time with the extent of each song performed by Eddy Palmieri's band. Since the event was advertised as a Ruben Blades concert, I would have expected the other performer to be just an opening act- not take up half the time!

Was also a bit disappointed that Ruben Blades only performed a few of his "all time hits". There were quite a few songs that both myself and others that grew up listening to his music did not recognize.

Other than these 2 issues, the event was enjoyable.

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Favorite moment: Ruben Blades performance of "Pedro Navaja" @

Opening act(s): Did not enjoy the Eddy Palmieri looooong opening act. @

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Review 13 for Rubén Blades

5 / 5

Ruben Blades is a class act

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Favorite moment: Todos Vuelven song @

Posted 08/17/2012

by Peruviansalsa

Location:Las Vegas

Awesome music, lots of fun salsa music with a great orchestra

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Favorite moment: Todos Vuelven song @

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Review 14 for Rubén Blades

5 / 5

Such heartfelt singing

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Favorite moment: When Ruben Blades introduced the set entitled The Calle, and translated in English, The Calle. Set the mood. @

Posted 08/17/2012

by Anonymous

Location:San Gabriel Valley

Ruben Blades is such an interesting talent; not only in his music but he is an example of how a single person does so much good for the elevation of the music he plays, the humanitarian efforts he is involved in and given the pollitical environment, he is his country's best ambassador.

His band dressed in professional jackets; just set the evening. Ruben's styling himself and his voice...ah, I was in heaven. The good Lord did good in giving the talent to Ruben. I was moved by all the songs even those I didn't understand. The songs had such depth, sang with such feeling and played so every muscle in my body didn't stop moving all night.

With a limited income, I selected well where I would spent my hard-earned money and the evening exceeded all my expectations, including the park and ride method getting to and from the Bowl.

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Favorite moment: When Ruben Blades introduced the set entitled The Calle, and translated in English, The Calle. Set the mood. @

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Review 15 for Rubén Blades

4 / 5

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Favorite moment: Ruben Blades opening with Chica Plastica @

Posted 08/17/2012

by Rumbero26

I think the bass could've been turned up a little bit more. I didn't feel the full impact of the timbales, the bells and sometimes I couldn't hear Ruben Blades. Aside from that the lighting and stage was amazing. Eddie Palmieri took too much time, he should speak less. Thanks.

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Review 16 for Rubén Blades

4 / 5

Picante Hot Salsa, but no room to move around!!!

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Favorite moment: Ruben's song: Patria @

Posted 08/17/2012

by Miggzvrod

Location:Ventura, California

This was a great Salsa concert by some of the greatest artists in the Genre, however, the place did not accommodate the surrounding Salsa heat!!! Note to the promoters, next time hold the concert in a ballroom so that people can DANCE!!!

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Review 17 for Rubén Blades

5 / 5

BRING BACK RUBEN BLADES & EDDIE PALMIERI

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Favorite moment: Cuando tocaron "Todos Vuelven"/ when they played "Todos Vuelven" @

Setlist: Las Calles, Pedrito navaja @

Opening act(s): Eddie Palmieri & Salsa Orchestra= AMAZING @

Posted 08/17/2012

by LAsalalover

Amazing show! Loved the opening act: Eddie Plamieri and a live Salsa Orchestra. Spectacular performance had me dancing in my seat and later on in any open space. Great set list and interaction/participation with the audience. Ruben Blades was outstanding! I loved every single song, he is a true salsero with the soul of a poet. I went with my mom and we had a memorable time. Singing, dancing and enjoying all the amazing peoples good energies at the Bowl. Definitely want to come back with my entire family! Please bring back Ruben Blades & Eddie Palmieri's Salsa Orchestra!. Unforgettable night!

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Favorite moment: Cuando tocaron "Todos Vuelven"/ when they played "Todos Vuelven" @

Setlist: Las Calles, Pedrito navaja @

Opening act(s): Eddie Palmieri & Salsa Orchestra= AMAZING @

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Review 18 for Rubén Blades

4 / 5

Ruben Blades

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Favorite moment: Percussion solos @

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Posted 08/17/2012

by SalsaAddict

5 stars for Eddie Palmieri and his orchestra. They were HOTTT. Just wish the second half of the show ended like it started ---- sizzling. Not a big R.B. fan and found his sound to be rather lackluster compared to Eddie's.

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Review 19 for Rubén Blades

5 / 5

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Favorite moment: He sang Pedro Navaja and everyone was singing! @

Opening act(s): The opening act was also very good! I hope the see Eddie Palomier again soon! @

Posted 08/17/2012

by Anonymous

This was an all time must go artist! I am so glad I was able to attend with my mother who is also a fan. Two different generations enjoying the same artist. It was an amazing concert and to see everyone up dancing and singing was awesome. I couldn't have asked for a better venue. I loved it and would see him again!

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Favorite moment: He sang Pedro Navaja and everyone was singing! @

Opening act(s): The opening act was also very good! I hope the see Eddie Palomier again soon! @

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Review 20 for Rubén Blades

5 / 5

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Posted 08/17/2012

by Anonymous

Ruben was amazing and respectful to the audience. For example, he was concerned not to speak too much because we came to hear him sing.

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