Bailando Ska! in the west coast

The west side of Puerto Rico is commonly known for its beautiful sunsets, sandy beaches and surf. However when the sun goes down, this area screams of music and nightlife making it one of the lost havens of true music culture on the island. Such was the case the night of October 3rd when Los Negros Vivos took the stage at Nomada’s and transformed the classy restaurant into the hottest venue for music.

For old-schoolers, the ambiance and camaraderie was legendary and reminded them to old epic fallen places like The Longbranch who cemented the “Rock en Español” movement of the 90s. On the other hand, for the new breed it was a lesson in Rock and Roll while at the same time having a blast, jumping and dancing without worries nor problems.

Right around 11pm, the band took the stage.  A voice took to the mic and in a low tone suddenly said, “Who wants to dance SKA?” a bit of silence in between and… BOOM! Just like that, the intense sound of their solid brass section made them abruptly heard in the room causing everybody to instantly jump. Songs like “Cosas de Rude Boy” along with “Niño de Sangre Azul” from their first self titled album and “Bares y Alcohol” from their independent production Viviendo en otro lugar were the crowd-pleasers and drew the most reaction. It is safe to say that the band Los Negros Vivos is one of Puerto Rico’s finest live acts with over 10 years rocking the stages here in the island and in other parts of Latin America. Currently, they are working on a new album, hoping to capitalize on their live show success and create a new following as always, Bailando Ska!