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Guajirón Cuban Popular Music

Looking for Conga/Bongo player

Weekly gigs in SF clubs & events, 9 piece orchestra. Weekly rehearsals and strong team spirit, focusing on Traditional and Current Cuban Popular Music, as played by bands in Cuba.

Amateurs welcome if your timing is strong. Focus is on tight ensemble grooves, and musical teamwork.

We also play Cuban Jazz. Most shows are for dancing.

Apply here to play with us!

What you get:

 

  • Weekly gigs in SF

  • Weekly rehearsals in SF (easy to get to BART or car)

  • Real band experience with dancers

  • Cuban repertoire: son, guaracha, boleros, songo, Cuban jazz

 

What we expect:

 

  • Solid timing and groove

  • Lock with Bass and Tres

  • Play complete songs, with transitions, breaks, and patterns

  • Reliability for weekly rehearsals and shows

Guajirón is a 9 piece Cuban band in San Francisco playing son, guaracha, boleros, descarga, and Cuban jazz.

 

We perform regularly across the Bay Area and have built a strong following of dancers and listeners.

 

Our repertoire is based on original arrangements, giving us a distinct sound.

Send message to michael@guajiron.com 

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