ASC Highlights Serenata Band

Remember that Live on the Plaza 3 is coming up tomorrow! The ASC is proud to host Serenata Band and DJ Carlos for the event. For your enjoyment today, Luis of Serenata Band was kind enough to answer some questions for us.

Q: How long has the Serenata Band been playing together?
A: We started playing around 2001, so that is more than eight years.

Q: Tell us about the music you play.
A: Eclectic, mixtures from Latin America, Jazz Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia...

Q: Can you tell us about the band’s musical influences?
A: Guaco, Ruben Blades, Fania All Stars, Oscar De Leon, John Coltrane…

Q: For the Alys Stephens Center show on June 3, what can the audience expect to hear?
A: Salsa, Latin Jazz, Merengue, and much much more.

Q: Will this be your first time to perform in Birmingham?
A: We did play several times in Birmingham for private events; weddings, birthdays, etc. In Alabama, we played at Auburn University and some other colleges.

This Latin music & dance party is Thursday, June 3 from 6- 9 pm. Tickets are $15 in advance / $20 day of and at the door.

Purchase tickets at http://alysstephens.uab.edu/events/?id=61 or by calling (205) 975-2787.