Tumbando Cabeza
Tumbando Cabeza knocks your head off with Tabaco y Ron's high energy, big salsa band sound that just doesn't quit all the way through the CD. It's a non-stop Salsa Party!  Formed in Los Angeles 6 years ago, Tabaco y Ron have a huge West Coast following, and it's no wonder it's quite evident from this, their latest CD, that they are one of the tightest bands around today and they keep getting better. This is a band that has one goal in mind, get the folks up and dancing! The arrangements of pianist / producer / band leader, Héctor Manuel Rivera, are nothing less than superb.  Talented lead vocalist Martín Padilla has a great salsa voice with a sound and style comparable to the great Oscar D' León, but he always makes it fresh, fun and full of his own personality. His delivery and the voices of the coro are a match made in salsa heaven.  César Espinosa, lead percussionist, shows off his soul-pounding rhythm in Herencia Rumbera, but the truth is, that not only he, but all of the musicians of Orquesta Tabaco y Ron are very accomplished at what they do. They play to the dancers. If you always wanted to know what is West Coast Swing, but were afraid to ask, check out the 2nd (and title) track, Tumbando Cabeza. Oh, man! It just doesn't get better than this! I take that back   there is a way it could get better kidnap the whole band for a weekend show on the East Coast!  In the meantime, hurry up and buy this CD, at dimelorecords.com.