Tony Castañeda Latin Jazz Band – Isthmus

press release: 2021 Summer Concert Series

June 15 – August 17, Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. or 8:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening concert in one of Madison’s most beautiful outdoor venues.

$ 10 / person; children 5 and under are free and do not need a ticket

The TCLJB was formed in 1998 when the group landed a weekly Sunday night residency at the legendary Cardinal Bar. The residency lasted 13 years and the group won Madison’s Best for Latin Jazz from Madison Magazine and Madison’s Favorite Latin Jazz Band from Isthmus for over 15 years. The group pays homage to the legends of Latin jazz but also incorporates original arrangements of Latin jazz. The group includes Madison’s best musicians: Dave Stoler on keyboards, Anders Svanoe on baritone saxophone, Louka Patenaude on guitar, Henry Boehm on bass, Arno Gonzalez on timpani, Tom Mattioli on vibes and of course Tony Castañeda on congas / bongos. and all kinds of percussion. This is the group’s first official performance in 14 months!

The concerts will be a little different this year with limited capacity and social distancing. Here are some of the changes you’ll see:

• Each concert has a limit of 200 people allowed on the Great Lawn and 30 people on the roof terrace. Face masks are optional. All concert participants must bring their own garden chairs or blankets (including tickets on the roof).
• Doors open at 6.30 p.m. There is a ticket cost for each summer concert to support local musicians and Olbrich Gardens. Ticket barcodes can be scanned on a phone or printed on paper. Due to the limited capacity, tickets must be purchased in advance online or by phone. If you do not have internet access, please contact Mike Gibson To 608-243-0156 to buy tickets. A limited number of discounted tickets are available. To request a fee waiver, please contact Mike Gibson at mgibson2@cityofmadison.com Where 608-243-0156.
• Take-out picnics are allowed. No sharing of food or drinks between different households. Please do all garbage.