These two legendary bands come together on one stage for a spectacular night of entertainment you won't forget.
Join the holiday celebration & showcase of Latin dance music from Salsa to Cumbia, Bachata to Bolero, Latin jazz & much more!
Our host MC DJ Osvaldo will keep the party going with all the top international hits we all love to dance to! Get your tickets early!
You will also experience incredible authentic food vendors plus sponsor cocktails specials as you dance the night away in this new historic community music and arts venue in the heart of the City.
Alberta Abbey is a beautiful, spacious 400-seat air-conditioned theater, including a full bar and lounge, state-of-the-art sound system, and venue on-site parking.
Food Cuisine Includes:
Southern Grill - BBQ Grilled Chicken & Smoked Cajun Pulled Pork
Cuban, Mexican, Peruvian, Tex Mex & More!
Tickets: $20 - General Admission Online | $25 - General Admission Door
The Elevate Unity Benefit Music Series is a collaborative effort created from the necessity to support the arts, reconnect our community, and promote unity through the healing message of music! Our focus is to advocate for inclusion, equality, and support of our local venues, staff, gig workers, and musicians from the lasting effects of our industry shut down from COVID.
Artist Lineup: DJ Osvaldo, Pura Vida Orquesta, Son de Cuba
SON DE CUBA
Son de Cuba is a sextet created in August 2015 by musicians from Mexico and Cuba. We play different kinds of genres such as Salsa, Timba, Son, Merengue, Boleros, Cumbia, Bachata, Latin Jazz, etc. The band consists of: Vocals, piano and bass piano player, Nelson Morales; singer and minor percussion, Adalberto Dominguez; Sax, flute and vocals, Ramon Brizuela Martinez; Timbal player and master percusionist, Isidro Valor Perez; Trumpet player, minor percussion and vocals, Juan Carlos Tito; The band manager, percusionist and vocals will be Tony Gonzalez. We are based in Portland, Oregon.
Since five of the band members are Cubans, we have roots in Latin, African, and Jazz rhythms. We blend this vast knowledge of different beats together in classic and modern latin songs, exuding energy, happiness, and encouraging you to dance. With only six performers, we have a full sound and will draw a crowd with our energy and love for our music. Dancing is encouraged, we may even join you!
PURA VIDA ORQUESTA
Pura Vida Orquesta is an 8-10 piece Latin band based out of the Pacific Northwest, Portland, OR. The band plays Salsa, Timba, Cumbia, Cha Cha Cha, Latin Jazz, Merengue, Bachata, and Latin Funk.
Led by Saxophonist and Vocalist Gabriel (Paquito) Martinez from Costa Rica, Pura Vida Orquesta has been a mainstay in the Portland Latin Music Scene and includes amazing musicians from diverse backgrounds: Ethan Maier (Yakima) Piano/Vocals, Milko Escalera (Cuba) Percussion/Vocals, Carmelo Torres (Portland/Puertorican) Vocals/Percussion, Olaf Macola (Cuba) Bass, Andrew Thompson (Portland) Trombone, Adriana Wagner (Portland) Trombone, Farnell Newton (Portland) Trumpet. Singers: Joseph Núñez (Peru), Ronell Aguilera (Cuba).