Chico (Co-Founder of Gipsy Kings) & the Gypsies to make their USA Debut Concert in Burbank Starlight Bowl Amphitheatre on Saturday June 25, 2016.
In June, Los Angeles will be host to a historic event: the
Los Angeles & USA debut of one of the most famous rumba flamenco groups of
all time – Chico and the Gypsies. This evening of Rumba Flamenca will be taking
place at the Starlight Bowl Amphitheater in Burbank.
The co-founder
and namesake of Chico and the Gypsies – Chico Bouchikhi – has been creating
music for most of his life. Growing up in France, Chico was raised playing the
guitar, and much of his music is influenced by his time spent within the local
gypsy culture during his youth. As a child, Chico spend a large portion of his
time with the family of Jose Reyes – one of the most famous gypsy guitarists of
the time. Together, Chico and several members of the Reyes family formed The
Gypsy Kings (initially called Los Reyes). The group traveled around Europe,
performing for the rich, famous, and even royal. They gained an international
following of dedicated fans, and became for the French group to go platinum in
the US. In the late 1980's, due to internal disagreements, Chico left the
group. In the 1990's, however, he formed Chico and the Gypsies. The group has
since released several massively successful albums, and has become the top name
in flamenco music.
While the
group members have changed, Chico's talent for creating stunning music remains
constant. It is true that his music is rooted in flamenco, but the group takes
influence from a myriad of genres. Their diversity of influence is what allows
them to create a sound that is distinctly their own.
Another constant for Chico is the love of his audience. The
group consists of eight members and their individual guitars, playing together
to create the intricate and intoxicating music that has captivated audiences
for years. The group has united audiences across culture, class, and creed in
appreciation for their music. The band's love and joy in playing is infectious,
and always provides for an unforgettable audience experience. Songs such as
Allegria, Bamboleo, Djobi Djora, Ben Ben Maria, and many more, have proved to
be favorites, both recorded and in live performance.
What
better venue for this highly anticipated performance than the Starlight Bowl?
The venue provides a feeling of intimacy while in a spacious, open-air
environment. The ability to bring your own food, and the availability of
beverages on premises, assures a relaxed, fun evening under the stars in Los
Angeles' beautiful weather. Combine this with the electricity of Chico and the
Gypsies' live performance, and June 25th is sure to be a magical
evening no music lover should miss.
Opening entertainment will be provided by Vahagni flamenco ensemble. Event is rain or shine,
and be sure to bring picnic baskets with food/water/soft drinks! Concessions
including wine & beer will be provided by BJ’s restaurant at the Bowl.
All sections have their own unique benefits. You can bring your picnic basket at any section (no outside alcohol is permitted. Sodas & water ok). For grass area, bring along your blankets or lawn chairs.
To view each section's view, click on Starlight Bowl tab above. To make your ticket purchase, visit the Tickets link above.
Entertainment
The main entertainment of headliner the evening will be Chico & the Gypsies (band of 18 members on stage!) for a complete show of all your favorite hits! Opening entertainment will be provided by Vahagni (flamenco guitar ensemble)!
Notes
Be sure to car-pool as much as possible for easy parking.
If you have not visited the Starlight Bowl before, you are welcome to bring along your own picnic basket with soft drinks/water (wine/beer available onsite for purchase) and enjoy the show! Visit the main Starlight Bowl website for complete details and to see the entire line-up of the summer concert series. Starlight Bowl is a non-smoking venue.
