Flamenco Íntimo

Enjoy an intimate show in our Covarrubias Adobe co-hosted by Flamenco! Santa Barbara.

Maria Bermudez, artistic director, invites you to be transported to Andalucia with this lively experience.

Featured Artists:

Manuel Gutierez , Dancer

Vanessa Albalos, Dancer

Pepele Mendez, Singer

Andres Vadin, Guitar

Diego Alverez, Cajon

Seating is assigned. The event begins with a short wine and cheese reception.

Manuel Gutierrez is an award-winning flamenco dancer and choreographer from Córdoba, Spain. He has worked with legendary artists including Duquende, Chicuelo, Juan Carmona and Chispa Negra. Dance Magazine nicknamed him, “The Young Flamenco Prince” and Figarro Newspaper raved “The dance is strong, voluptuous, and spectacular... a profound type of Flamenco and incredibly explosive.”

Vanessa Albalos is a Mexican-born flamenco dancer and teacher based in Southern California, known for her powerful compás and expressive presence. She has performed internationally and is an active force in the SoCal flamenco community as both a performer and educator.

Singer Pepele Méndez was born in Jerez de La Frontera, Spain into the legendary Méndez clan, a dynasty of singers from La Plazuela. At the age of 16, he began he debuted at the Tokyo National Theater to great acclaim and has toured the world for the last two decades.

Andres Vadin’s talent spans genres while highlighting the flamenco guitar as a universal instrument with no boundaries. He graduated from the Guillermo Tomas and Almadeo Roldan Conservatory in Habana, Cuba and his worldwide career has included collaborations on Latin Grammy-winning albums.

Diego "El Negro" Alvarez is a master cajón player originally from Venezuela who lived in Spain for two decades developing his career alongside the prestigious artists such as Joaquin Cortez, Antonio Canales, Sara Baras, Nuevo Ballet Español and Paco Peña. His work includes 12 Latin Grammy nominations and Best Rock album of the year for "Sera" by La Vida Boheme.