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Live Music in the Moonlight: The Buddy Holly Show

Poster for the Buddy Holly Show at Sunset Beach ClubOnce again, Active Sound Productions, a local production company specialising in the organisation of musical events on the Costa del Sol have organised an evening of the best live music in Sunset Beach Club’s Moonlight Theatre.

For the 3rd year in a row we are delighted to welcome back Buddy Walker with his fabulous tribute to the legendary Buddy Holly. A talented singer and musician, Buddy Walker is a previous winner of ‘Stars in Their Eyes’ where he performed his tribute to the rock ‘n roll legend.Walker has taken his tribute show all over the world and has even played on the stage of the legendary Surf Ballroom in Clearlake, Iowa, where Buddy Holly first played live.

The Buddy Holly Show which will take place on the 5th October 2013 is a tribute to one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century and his exceptional songs. His music has inspired some of the greatest artists of our time: The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones, The Hollies and Bob Dylan to name but a few.

A couple of interesting facts about this amazing singer and composer: (more…)

54th Edition of the Nerja Caves Festival: 4 Magical Nights of Music & Dance

Programme for the Nerja Caves Music and Dance FestivalNext week sees the start of the 54th edition of the Nerja Caves Music and Dance Festival. As we’ve come to expect, this year’s line up of artists is just as impressive as previous editions and includes guitar ‘maestro’ Manolo Sanlúcar.

The festival will take place from the 24th to the 27th July; it has been shortened to just 4 days in order to reduce its impact on the conservation and maintenance of these famous caves.

Below we’ve included the full programme for the Festival and all the artists and musicians taking part this year:  (more…)

Mijas Gets Ready for the 7th Edition of its Popular Blues Festival

Mijas Blues Festival 2013The usually quiet and tranquil white village of Mijas is about to get a little noisier… but it’s a good kind of noise: The Mijas Blues Festival!

For the 7th year running (from the 5th to 7th July) this fantastic festival, organised by ‘Aint Nothin’ But…’ and the Mijas Town Hall Foreigner’s Department, will once again provide 3 days of the best Blues music; and all for FREE!

This year the whole festival will be held in the main ‘Plaza’ and visitors will also be able to enjoy lots of delicious food and drink in the many bars and restaurants surrounding the square (that part isn’t free though ;-))  (more…)

The Top Concerts on the Costa del Sol this Summer (2013)

Costa del Sol Concerts 2013

As we approach the busy summer season, we’ve decided to put together our – now regular – list of the top concerts on the Costa del Sol for this summer 2013. There are some fantastic musicians and entertainers performing live at various venues along the Coast; however, this year, one event stands out from the rest: The Starlite Festival in Marbella.

After the success of last year’s series of concerts in the concert arena located in the Nagueles quarry, the organisers have lined up an even more impressive list of top international and Spanish artists including Julio Iglesias, Jamie Cullum, Bryan Adams, Paco de Lucía, UB40 and Alejandro Sanz. The Starlite Festival will run from the 23rd July to the 24th August and you can see the schedule for the concerts below. (more…)

25th Edition of the International Festival in Mijas: 7th, 8th & 9th June 2013

International Festival in Mijas 2013

The beautiful white village of Mijas is getting ready for another edition of its International Festival; however, this one is special as it is the 25th anniversary.

Organised by the foreigners department of Mijas Town Hall, this fun 3 day event is a must-see for anyone visiting the Costa del Sol next weekend. More than 20 countries and nationalities take part in this festival which includes music, dancing, delicious foods from all over the world, street performers, giant BBQ’s, handcrafted goods, special performaces (see below) and general all round fun! (more…)

‘La Reina de la Plata’ Tango Show in the Moonlight Theatre

Tango Show in the Moonlight Theatre

The ‘Arcos de Buenos Aires’ Company will be performing their highly acclaimed ‘Reina de la Plata’ Show in the Moonlight Theatre at Sunset Beach Club this coming Saturday the 11th May 2012.

This is now the fourth time this talented group of musicians and tango dancers have performed at Sunset Beach Club and judging by the popularity of previous editions, we are expecting tickets to sell out quickly.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with the format of the ‘Arcos de Buenos Aires’ Shows, we’ll quickly explain: The company is led by prestigious conductor and composer Walter O. Tejada Carranza and is made up of 16 artists. Throughout the evening, spectators will be treated to some of the most amazing and traditional tango dancing routines coupled with the beautiful music of a string chamber orchestra. It really is a fabulous combination and well worth witnessing for yourselves!

Tickets are just €10 and can be purchased at the Leisure Desk located on the 6th Floor of Sunset Beach Club or at the entrance of the Moonlight Theatre on the night of the show.

The show starts at 9.00pm on Saturday 11th May 2013.

Hope to see you there!