San Carlos, Mexico | Castaway Kids Benefit

 

 

On my last day in San Carlos, there was a huge benefit with music by various local performers and a BBQ.  I left after 4 hours, after hearing multiple groups, since they were only given time enough to do 3-4 songs each. For two of those hours, I volunteered to sell tickets, so I kept busy.  They were still going strong when I left.

This is only part of the crowd, and inside the restaurant was packed.  The photo below shows a great way to attend, except I don't think they got any food!

 

One of the groups performing was the Steel Pan Band of Esperanza Azteca Sonora, school children who have been trained on the steel pans.  One of the players was probably only 6 years old, so they start young.  As always, great performance by them.

 

 

I was able to get this shot of the bass player for Assterisko from the ticket sales table - nice to have a good zoom on the camera!

  

There were only one or two solo singers, this guy has a great voice.

The dance troupe also gave a performance.  Unfortunately, I missed some photos while I was selling tickets.  However, the event was well attended and everyone enjoyed it.



Of course, the vendors were outside the restaurant, just waiting to sell all sorts of goodies to anyone willing to buy.

Anyone wanting to find out more information about Castaway Kids can check out the website at http://castawaykidsmx.org/

The Steel Pan Band of Esperanza Azteca Sonora Benefit in San Carlos

 

This is the Steel Pan Band of Ezperanza Azteca Sonora. There was a fund-raiser yesterday for this group to provide funds to assist in training young Mexicans' on the steel pan.  These kids played between performances of other musical talent from the area throughout the afternoon.  They did a great job and I'm sure their instructors are thrilled.

 

While we were driving out to the venue, this foggy mist drifted through the Tetakawi Cerro.  There was a huge cloud/fog bank out on the Sea of Cortez that looked ominous, but never came close to us.  It just dissipated during the afternoon, so we had great weather for this beach event.

The event was held at Soggy Peso's, an open-air restaurant/bar that has a great view and even greater sunsets.  They did a wonderful job providing food and drinks for over 200 people at this event.

Shown below are only a handful of the musically talented people who live and perform in San Carlos and who contributed to this event.  I didn't get photos of everyone, since I was one of the lucky people who were requested to collect donations during the event.  And, of course, I had to do a little socializing myself!

 This is Tana Threadgill, Leslie Sahlen and Lorena Robles.

I didn't get the names of these guys but they are a group from the RV park in town and I was told they sing there weekly at a happy hour.  They were quite good.

 

 

 

Sam Rainwater is one of our local TropRock guys, and he writes some great lyrics.

The Dudes specialize in classic rock and can be seen in a few places around town.

 

In addition to the musicians, there was a great performance of a local dance troupe in town.

 

 

This photo shows some of the steel pan players as well as some of the teachers and developers of the program.

 

 

At the entrance to the restaurant, we noticed this collection of paintings for sale by a local artist, great colors and he captures the area very well.

 

And to end the event, there was another great sunset on the beach.  Thanks to Susan E King for coordinating and planning this entire event - great job!