NEW YEAR'S EVE 2011

Join us for an elegant seated dinner in the Ballroom at 7:00, OR show up afterwards for three rooms of dancing at 9:30. TUMBAO w/DJ EL TRAVIESO DE LA SALSA (Salsa) in Century Ballroom TANGABRAZO w/DJ ERICA ATNIP (Tango) in WEST HALL DJ RIZ (Dance Music) in EAST HALL BUY TICKETS PLEASE NOTE:  Dinner reservations in the ballroom are sold out. We still have seating available in The Tin Table. They're serving the same menu and will be able to sell you a dance ticket too. And just like ballroom diners, if you're dancing with us, we'll save you a table at the dance. Please contact them at 206 320-8458 Advance dance-only tickets are still available online.

Tumbao is a six-piece band known in the Northwest for their joyful and energetic performances.  A unique combination of musicians allows Tumbao to combine traditional-style Salsa with modern Timba and Latin jazz. The artists who make up Tumbao are Julio Jauregui (piano), Dean Schmidt (bass), Thomas Marriott (trumpet), Jeff Busch (drums), Pedro Vargas (congas) and Carlos Cascante (vocal).  Julio Jauregui started his music education at a very early age in Mexico City and completed a degree in music at Eugene, OR.  Julio was responsible for all the arrangements on ëRecuerdosí.  Dean Schmitt and Jeff Busch, both from Washington, are well-versed in a variety of music styles, including Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Samba, Calypso and Rock.  This provides the band a wealth of musical options.  Jeff Busch was also the percussionist on Jovino Santos Neto's album 'Canto do Rio' which was nominated for a Latin Grammy in 2004.  Pedro Vargas, the newest band member, grew up in Cuba and brings a rich Cuban influence to Tumbao.  Pedro has toured the World and played with many great traditional Cuban artists, such as the stars of Buena Vista Social Club, Los Van Van, Sierra Maestra, etc.  Thomas Marriott is a well known Jazz trumpet player who has already recorded four of his own CDs.  He has also played with an impressive roster of jazz luminaries including trumpet god Maynard Ferguson, Rosemary Clooney, the Tito Puente Orchestra, and the Chico O'Farill Orchestra.  Carlos Cascante leads the group with his deep love for the music. His large knowledge of all types of Latin rhythms combined with his creative improvisational talent make him one of the up-and-coming Soneros in the Latin scene.  The music and performance of Tumbao ignites the audiences and inspires to dance. The Seattle-based Tangabrazo is dedicated to playing music that engages both dancers and listeners.  With repertoire ranging from the classic tango groups to more modern and original compositions, they bring decades of combined professional experience to create a rich ensemble sound. Riz is a DJ who has become a Seattle institution in and of himself.  His weekly night at Re-Bar has held-as long as anyone's been counting-the title of the longest running club night in Seattle history.  Electronic, hip-hop, reggae, drum 'n' bass: you name it, he spins it.  He is truly an icon of Seattle's nightlife and possibly the most versatile DJ this city has ever known. In the words of DJ Riz:  it's nye eve.. from the old to the new.. and i've got to 5 hours to fill (..no problem there )..and there's gonna be dancing.. and i'm going to play all sorts of music.. from downtempo jazzy stuff..to funky older classics.. just a little bit of disco thrown in for measure..and then onwards and upwards..and always a little house..and then back to down tempo before we go home..yes.. TICKETS: All tickets include: champagne toast at midnight free coat check dancing until 1:30am Century Ballroom: Live Salsa w/ Tumbao $35 West Hall: Live Tango w/ Tangabrazo $30 East Hall: Dancing w/DJ Riz $20 All Three Dances $70 Dinner served in Century Ballroom: add $70 to your dance tickets (includes tax and gratuity) Revelers planning to dance in the other rooms are welcome to dine in the ballroom before moving on to their room of choice. For those not wishing to dance, we will also be serving the same menu (see below) in The Tin Table.  Reservations for that are available by calling The Tin Table directly at (206) 320-8458.  Credit card is required.  The Tin Table will also be serving a limited menu throughout the rest of the evening. BUY TICKETS This is a dance-focused event.  Seating is limited:  first come, first serve. Elegant/Semi-Formal attire - no jeans, please. 21+ For further information, please email us or call us at 206 324-7263