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a WMK Productions, Inc. Presents Three Mo’ Tenors Fri.–Sat., Oct. 6–7, 8 pm “Sensational!” —Chicago Tribune “A joyous celebration that blows the roof off the house!” —Boston Herald Three Mo’ Tenors, the highly acclaimed music sensation, returns to the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. This talented trio of African-American opera singers belts out Broadway’s best, and performs heaven-sent Gospel music in a concert event for the entire family. Tickets: $63/$50/$42 Friday $67/$55/$45 Saturday Conceived and Directed by Marion J. Caffey Call (562) 467-8804 today to reserve your seats or go on-line to www.cerritoscenter.com. The Center is located directly off the 91 freeway, 20 minutes east of downtown Long Beach, 15 minutes west of Anaheim, and 30 minutes southeast of downtown Los Angeles. Parking is free. Your Favorite Entertainers, Your Favorite Theater . . . ENTERTAINMENT TODAY SEPTEMBER 15-21, 2006 |14|
The unique band Kinky infuses Latin rock into dance and electronic music to produce something that can’t be labelled. by Marianne Moro Kinky are an underground phenomenon. That is, they’re not prominently featured in any mainstream media, although they are a favorite of many Latin and electronic music outlets. You wouldn’t know this judging by the SRO crowd at Avalon last Tuesday night. To celebrate the unveiling of their new album, Reina, this five-piece band pulled out all the stops, including a DVD filming of the show, a VIP after-party, and the traditional “album release night” shebang. The capacity crowd consisted of well-dressed multicultural twenty-something’s and a smattering of older folks. For the new convert, Kinky might seem like a milieu of all the current trends. Hailing from Monterrey, Mexico, their sound embodies Latin influences, dance, electronic music, even rock and funk/rap. You can dance to it, but Kinky’s music is not frothy or light, and the band has significant energy and stage presence. A little background on the band: their debut album, Kinky, was produced by Chris Allison of Coldplay fame. Not merely dance/electronic music, the band has a cerebral side, and the press often refers to them as the “Mexican Talking Heads.” This “rocktronica meets Latin rock meets dance,” is not easily encapsulated in a catchphrase. Kinky’s music doesn’t belong to a single genre or sub-category. But one thing’s for sure, while listening to their music, it ’s virtually impossible to sit still. The three original members—singer Gilberto Cerezo, keyboardist Ulises Lozano, and guitarist Carlos Chairez—soon added drummer Omar Gongora and bassist Cesar Pliego to complete the lineup. Kinky’s self-titled album hit the streets in 2002 when it garnered critical acclaim and a cross-section of Latin and electronic music fans. Almost instantly, their live shows were lauded as vigorous spectacles. Their second album, Atlas, was not as well-received, but their popularity continued to grow. At the Avalon release party, lead singer Gilberto Cerezo’s boundless energy set the tone for much of the show. Some of Kinky’s songs are sung in Spanish, others in English. There’s no language barrier here, as everyone in the crowd responded equally, regardless of the song lyrics. Cerezo’s onstage interplay with bassist Cesar Pliego and guitarist Carlos Chairez was fun to watch. Singers and guitarists ran spiritedly back and forth on the stage while animated visuals and clips of the performance played on the screen behind them. Accordionist Ricky Munos made an appearance for the beat-heavy “¿A Dónde Van Los Muertos?” and there was even a bit of “scratching” incorporated. To call Kinky eclectic in their approach is an understatement. I was a bit apprehensive about watching Kinky live, and wondered if they would rely on pre-programmed drum loops and canned pop synthesizers, or play a real rock show. Such is the stigma of any band remotely or partially labeled “electronic music.” Will the band just stand there? With Kinky, this is not true. There’s nothing sterile or phony here, even the sounds emanating from Omar Refer to them as “underground” if you must, but Kinky’s music is far-reaching. Gongora’s d r u m k i t were fiercely buoyant beats, and if there’s any Ashlee Simpson bathos on the part of the vocalist, you’d never know it. The rock side of the band shone brightest toward the end of the set with “Sister Twisted,” a new song from Reina. Gilberto also performed a soulful duet with 90’s rapper Nefertti on “Lay Back.” Unlike some of their peers, Kinky doesn’t require light, fog, or lavish visuals to embellish their dance-oriented music. The energy of the band’s performance alone is enough to keep the audience riveted. P |15| SEPTEMBER 15-21, 2006 ENTERTAINMENT TODAY
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