BRYAN VARGAS & YA ESTA

TONIGHT! Monday 5/9/05
8-9 PM  est
Ya Esta - Live radio appearance
WNYU 89.1 FM (NYC)
Appearing on "Passport" with Charlie Bethel
listen online at http://wnyu.nyu.edu/

Hey folks, just wanted to give y'all a shout so you can tune in to
WNYU 89.1FM tonight. We're doing a live trio performance with
myself on vox & acoustic guitar, Ernesto Abreu on percussion
and Matt Hilgenberg on trumpet. We will also be discussing our
CD, doing some giveaways and playing some of our favorite
tunes - all in the space of an hour! So please tune in if you can.
Non-New Yorkers & techheads can listen on-line at
http://wnyu.nyu.edu/
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PRESS -
Indie-Music.com
We just got a great new review from indie-music.com  "This is
one of the most creative and well-executed independent albums
I have ever heard."  Wow, thanks for the heavy praise! You can
check out the whole review at:
http://www.indie-music.com/modules.php?name=News&file=arti
cle&sid=3977
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UPCOMING SHOWS & FESTIVALS -
Lots of great shows coming up with some cool festivals. Check it
out:
May 21st - El Barrio Street Fest - New York, NY
May 21st - Camaradas - New York, NY
June 3rd - Knitting Factory - New York, NY
July 29-30 - Floyd Fest - Floyd, VA
Aug 13th - Musikfest - Bethlehem, PA
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BIG UPS & THANKS
Big thank you to Vassar College, who hosted us for yet another
great gig. Bring us back soon!

Big Ups to Grupo Fantasma for bringing on a great show, and
inviting us to join them onstage yet again. Check them out at
http://www.grupofantasma.com. Big thanks to Makor for making
the evening happen as well.
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BRYAN VARGAS & YA ESTA - AFRO LATINO SOUL CD - Go buy it
now!
Tower Records, Kim's Mediapolis, Other Music, Downtown
Music Gallery & more!
For a full list of stores:
http://www.yaestamusica.com/where2buy.html
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Tapers, photogs, artists, filmakers, etc. are welcome at all Ya
Esta shows.

For ˇYA ESTA!  bookings & info:
mofongoman@... (917) 365-6862
http://www.yaestamusica.com

Thanks folks, see you soon,
-Bryan

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BRYAN VARGAS & YA ESTA
Featuring: Jorge Vazquez - percussion, Toshi Someya - bass, Matt
Baranello - drums, Ernesto Abreu - percussion & Bryan Vargas -
guitarras y gritos

Saturday April 9th - Makor Cultural Center
35 W 67 St, btw Columbus & CPW., Upper West Side, NYC
212/601-1000  http://www.makor.org
also appearing: Grupo Fantasma & DJ Mighty Bright Soul
http://www,grupofantasma.com
Doors open at 8 PM
YE play one set at 9 PM
GF play at 10 PM
$12 cover

Hey what's up folks, sure it's been a while but there's lots of great
stuff in the works. Our buddies Grupo Fantasma from Austin, TX are in
town and we're thrilled to be doing a show with them again. Makor is
in the Lincoln Center area, they have great sound and a sweet bar.
$12 gets you 2 great bands plus DJ Mighty Bright Soul spinning
between sets and after.Kick off spring with the live music dance
party of the year.
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PRESS -
Un Chín Magazine - Our first ever color feature in a national
magazine! Un Chín is a new national Latino Lifestyle magazine.
Zoe Saldana from the movie "Guess Who?" is on the cover. We get 2
whole pages to ourselves! Pick up a copy today.  http://www.unchin.com

Cuerpo Magazine is a new Latina Women's magazine based in Chicago.
They have published one of the best reviews of us I've seen yet!
These guys totally get what we're about. You can read the review at:
http://www.cuerpomag.com/musica.html
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UPCOMING FESTIVALS -
Festival Season is coming, and we've been invited to perform at some
of the coolest events around the country. Here's a short list, with
more to come:
April 23rd - Vassar Jazz Festival - Poughkeepsie, NY
May 21st - El Barrio Street Fest - New York, NY
July 29-30 - Floyd Fest - Floyd, VA
also appearing at Floyd: Ani Di Franco & Tortured Soul
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BRYAN VARGAS & YA ESTA - AFRO LATINO SOUL CD - Go buy it now!
Now available at:
Tower Records - Lincoln Center
1961 Broadway ( at W66 St), New York, NY 10023
(212) 799-2500

Musica Latina in New Orleans
47-14 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
(504)895-4227

Also at: Kim's Mediapolis, Other Music, Downtown Music Gallery & more!
For a full list of stores:  http://www.yaestamusica.com/where2buy.html
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Tapers, photogs, artists, filmakers, etc. are welcome at all Ya Esta
shows.

For ˇYA ESTA!  bookings & info:
mofongoman@... (917) 365-6862
http://www.yaestamusica.com

Thanks folks, see you Saturday night!
-Bryan

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Herb & Thanks.

BRYAN VARGAS & YA ESTA
Featuring: Jorge Vazquez - percussion, Toshi Someya - bass,
Matt Baranello - drums, Matt Hilgenberg -trumpet, Ernesto Abreu
- percussion & Bryan Vargas - guitarras y gritos

Saturday Feb 5th - Camaradas el Barrio
2241 1st Ave; corner of 115th St.
East Harlem, NYC 10029
YB Inc presents : BarrioLatino Jazz Saturdays
212/348-2703
2 sets starting at 10 PM
$5 cover
http://www.camaradaselbarrio.com

Hey folks, we're heading Uptown this Saturday night. YE will be
heading to East Harlem to play at Camaradas - my personal
favorite bar in New York. It's got a great vibe, cool crowds and the
best tasting tap beers in New York (no lie!). They also have a
nice food menu, featuring reasonably priced nuevo caribeńo
cuisine. And on Saturday, they'll have us as well! We'll be doing 2
sets of Afro Latino Soul for y'all, so c'mon by and be ready to
dance. We're charging a super low cover (only 5 bucks!) so we
can support the venue, the musicians & your wallets. And
besides, we don't play uptown that often, so for those of y'all tired
heading downtown all the time, now's your chance!
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PRESS & RADIO -
Great new review in this month's Cadence Magazine (Feb issue,
page 24).
"Latin music fans should approach with welcome arms, and the
curious (e.g., Santana fans who go for the more "authentic" stuff)
may invest wisely."

We've been getting played on WBGO (88.3 FM; wbgo.org) here in
the NY area. Please call them (or email) and request our music!
And if you live elsewhere, we're getting played on over 40
stations around the country, so call your favorite one and
demand some Ya Esta!
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BRYAN VARGAS & YA ESTA - AFRO LATINO SOUL CD
Go buy it now!  Tower West 4th St., Other Music, Kim's, Bondy's
on Park Row, Dustygroove.com, Descarga.com, Downtown
Music Gallery & more!
For a full list of stores:
http://www.yaestamusica.com/where2buy.html
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Tapers, photogs, artists, filmakers, etc. are welcome at all Ya
Esta shows.

For ˇYA ESTA!  bookings & info:
mofongoman@... (917) 365-6862
http://www.yaestamusica.com

Thanks folks, see you in el Barrio on Saturday night,
-Bryan

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Sorry to send this out, but as you may have noticed... we got
hacked!

Some of you recieved a message with "Spice Girls" in the
subject that came from me. Of course I sent out nothing of the
sort. Someone got into the system and sent this out disguised
as me. Rest assured that this hacker did not get a hold of our list
of emails.

My deepest apologizes. I feel horrible about this. Passwords
have been changed, changes have been made, so rest assured
this will never happen again.

If it somehow does happen again, we will delete this Yahoo
Group and take our list somplace safer.

In brighter news.... we made some Top 10 lists for best of 2004!

Bryan Vargas & Ya Esta - Afro Latino Soul
WBEZ Chicago - Top Ten World Music
WFMU Jersey City - Top Ten World Music
WGMC Rochester, NY - Top Ten Latin Jazz

yipee!

Thanks again for the support, and for tolerating the spam. Again,
that did not come from us, and we have made security changes
to assure that it will not happen again,
-Bryan
& the Ya Está Crew

http://www.yaestamusica.com

BRYAN VARGAS & YA ESTA
Featuring: Ernesto Abreu - percussion, Jorge Vazquez -
percussion, Toshi Someya - bass, Matt Baranello - drums, Matt
Hilgenberg -trumpet & Bryan Vargas - guitarras y gritos

Thursday Jan 6th - Joe's Pub
425 Lafayette St (corner of Astor Place); East Village, NYC
Double bill with Gutbucket
Doors at 8:30 PM
GB play one set at 9 PM
YE play one set at 9:45 PM sharp! (no lie!)
$12 cover (not bad for 2 bands….)
Tix: 212-239-6200 or 212-539-8770
www.joespub.com

Whas up familia? Just another shout to remind you of our bug
show at Joe's Pub Thurs night. This is our belated Asalto
Navideńo/New Year's/Dia de los Reyes celebration.  We will be
playing our newest hits, Elegba & Despoja Te, trying out some
brand new material (depending on how it goes at rehearsal!)
and playing many of our greatest hits as well. Joe's Pub is by far
the coolest room in NYC.  Great sound, sightlines, and wasabi
peas at the bar.  This show is a double feature with our friends
GUTBUCKET.  Gutbucket is a genre-busting, unclassifiable
powerhouse.  You can check them out at gutweb.com.  GB play
at 9 Pm sharp and YE follows at 9:45 sharp. $12 gets you 2 great
bands. This is the last show scheduled for awhile, so don't miss
it!!
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BRYAN VARGAS & YA ESTA - AFRO LATINO SOUL CD
Go buy it now!  Other Music, Kim's, Downtown Music Gallery &
more! For a full list of stores:
http://www.yaestamusica.com/where2buy.html
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Tapers, photogs, artists, filmakers, etc. are welcome at all Ya
Esta shows.

For ˇYA ESTA!  bookings & info:
mofongoman@... (917) 365-6862
http://www.yaestamusica.com

Y'all rock our collective world! See you at the Pub on Thurs.,
-Bryan

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BRYAN VARGAS & YA ESTA - wishing you and yours a very happy
2005.

2004 was a great year for Ya Está.  We had many proud
achievements & milestones this past year.  And all of this
success is directly because of you - our friends, family & fans.
We couldn't have done it with out your help. So thank you!

Here's a list of some of our prouder moments this year:

- Released our debut CD, "Afro Latino Soul" in June
- Had an audience of over 200 people at our SOBs CD release
party (and they all got some cake!)
- YE debuted at the Copacabana, BAM, NJ PAC and some of the
best venues/festivals in the area.
- YE spread our wings for the first time to eastern LI, Rhode
Island and other not-so-exotic places that are really impressive
to a city kid like me.
- Celebrated our 5th anniversary with a return to the Knitting
Factory
- Our 1st Live national radio appearance on the Joey Reynolds
Show WOR AM.
- Received airplay on over 40 different great radio stations
across the entire country
- Got reviewed by NY Newsday, All About Jazz, Peter Watrous in
Descarga.com and lots of great press.
-  Self-distributed our CD to the coolest & best record stores in
New York & online.
- Sold a ton of CDs ourselves and through stores.
- And most surprising of all: WE SURVIVED THE WHOLE
THING!!

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Things to look forward to in 2005:
We're working on some great stuff. So look for some more
media appearances, and mini-tours across the US & Europe.
Lots of new music & we plan on recording later this year - so
watch out for CD #2 in Early 2006!
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NEXT SHOW -
* Thursday Jan 6th - Joe's Pub - New York, NY
425 Lafayette St
Double bill with Gutbucket
Doors at 8:30 PM
GB play one set at 9 PM
YE play one set at 9:45 PM sharp! (no lie!)
$12 cover (not bad for 2 bands….)

We've been invited to do a double bill at a great club with another
great band Gutbucket.  GB are band in the Tonic/Knitting Factory
mold, very cool adventurous stuff.  C'mon out and check it out.
We will have some new surprises for you. This is after all our
belated New Year's/Asalto Navideńo show, so don't miss it.

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BRYAN VARGAS & YA ESTA - AFRO LATINO SOUL CD
Go buy it now!  - http://www.yaestamusica.com/where2buy.html
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Tapers, photogs, artists, filmakers, etc. are welcome at all Ya
Esta shows.

For ˇYA ESTA!  bookings & info:
mofongoman@... (917) 365-6862
http://www.yaestamusica.com

Thanks folks, Happy New Year…
-Bryan

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BRYAN VARGAS & YA ESTA
Featuring: Ernesto Abreu - percussion, Mike Molina - percussion,
Toshi Someya - bass & Bryan Vargas - guitarras y gritos

Saturday Nov 20th - Makor Cultural Center
35 W 67 St, btw Columbus & CPW., Upper West Side, NYC
www.makor.org    212/601-1000
one long set at 9:30 PM
$10 cover

Hey folks we got asked to do a last minute show at the Upper
West Side's answer to the downtown club scene: Makor.  Makor
is a great spot with a beautiful bar, good sound & lots of room for
dancing.  So hey, how could we refuse?  This'll be a stripped
down percussion-only show, with more of an "un-plugged" vibe.
But don't fret, there will still be plenty of songs for those
out to boogie. Expect some newer material mixed in with your fav
YE classics.

Big Ups to everyone who came out to the anniversary show at
the Knit.  We had a blast.  For those who missed it… I guess
you'll just have to come out to Makor on Saturday!

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BRYAN VARGAS & YA ESTA - AFRO LATINO SOUL CD
Go buy it now!
Amazon.com, Dusty Groove.com, Descarga.com & more!
For a full list of stores:
http://www.yaestamusica.com/where2buy.html
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Tapers, photogs, artists, filmakers, etc. are welcome at all Ya
Esta shows.

For ˇYA ESTA!  bookings & info:
mofongoman@... (917) 365-6862
http://www.yaestamusica.com

Thanks y'all, see you on Saturday,
-Bryan

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BRYAN VARGAS & ˇYA ESTA!
Featuring: Ernesto Abreu - congas, Jorge Vazquez - bongo, Greg
Gonzalez - drums, Matt Hilgenberg - trumpet, Orlando Marin -
bass & Bryan Vargas - guitarras y gritos

Friday Nov 5th - Knitting Factory Tap Bar
74 Leonard St., TriBeCa, NYC
www.knittingfactory.com    212/219-3132
YA ESTA FIFTH ANNIVERSARY SHOW!!!!
YE play one set at 11 PM
presented by Full Cut Records/Booking
also appearing: DJ's  Sacchi - N - Sabo
$8 cover

Aight, I know it's been a nervous, somber day for all of us. We
here at YE central can't believe it either.  Sigh…  But life has
to go on for all of us.  So before you move to Canada you can
come on down to the - YA ESTA 5th ANNIVESARY
CELEBRATION.

5 years ago the band did a series of Nov. gigs at the Knitting
Factory's Tap Bar that I consider to be the birth of the band as we
know it today.  So we are returning to the scene of the crime for
some Afro Latino Soul music.  We will be busting out a surprise
or two, so don't miss it.  After we play stick around for some DJ
sets by Sacchi N Sabo, whom have been tearing things up at the
Frying Pan lately. IMP: PLEASE TELL THE CLUB WHO YOU
CAME TO SEE! Bring this email if you have to… Thank ya kindly.

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YOUR VOICE - OUR WEBSITE
Yo YE Fans if you have any thoughts, feelings, emotions to share
about the election results, post them on our guestbook here:
http://www.yaestamusica.com/guestbook.html
We don't care if you went for Kerry, Bush, Nader or even Kang or
Kodos - We want to know what you think!

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BRYAN VARGAS & YA ESTA - AFRO LATINO SOUL CD
Currently available for purchase at:
Other Music - 15 East 4th St, East Village, NYC - (212)477-8150

Mondo Kim's - 6 St. Mark's Pl, East Village, NYC - (212)614-8941

Also available at: Tower Records (W 4th St), Downtown Music
Gallery, Jammyland Music, DustyGroove.com, CDBaby.com &
many, many more.

For a complete & current list of stores go to:
http://www.yaestamusica.com/where2buy.html

If you don't see it out, ask for it! Don't be shy….  &  of course
the CD is always available at all of our concerts.
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Tapers, photogs, artists, filmakers, etc. are welcome at all Ya
Esta shows.

For ˇYA ESTA!  bookings & info:
mofongoman@... (917) 365-6862
http://www.yaestamusica.com

Thanks y'all! See you on Fri night,
-Bryan

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Danke schön, Word to Herb & Thanks.

BRYAN VARGAS & ˇYA ESTA!
Featuring: Ernesto Abreu - congas, Jorge Vazquez - bongo, Matt
Baranello - drums,  Matt Hilgenberg - trumpet, Orlando Marin -
bass & Bryan Vargas - guitarras y gritos

Tuesday Oct 26th - Vassar College - Poughkeepsie, NY
Vice Jazz series At the Mug Bar
2 sets starting at10 PM
www.vassar.edu

Hey folks - sorry to bug all you Nueva Yorkers again, but we had
to send out some notice to our Poughkeepsie Peeps up at
Vassar.  YE will be returning for a record-breaking 7th time to
bring some soul music up to the Seven Sisters.  Bring your
dancing shoes and any term papers you may need assistance
with.  And have no fear NYC for below lie the details for….

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THE NEXT NYC SHOW:
Friday Nov 5th - Knitting Factory Tap Bar
TriBeCa, NYC
YA ESTA FIFTH ANNIVERSARY SHOW!!!!
presented by Full Cut Records/Booking
also appearing: DJ Sacchi & DJ Sabo
YE play one set at 11 PM
$8 cover

Yep it's our 5th anniversary so we're returning to the club where
we got our start: The Knitting Factory.  Be prepared for some
surprises as we will be in the mood to PARTY.

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BRYAN VARGAS & YA ESTA - AFRO LATINO SOUL CD
Now available for purchase at:
Antibalas Web Store
http://store.antibalas.com/products.jhtml?method=view&product.
id=105

Descarga.com
http://www.descarga.com/cgi-bin/db/20709.10?;;107

Kim's Mediapolis
2960 Broadway & 113 St (at Columbia University)
(212)864-5321

Downtown Music Gallery
342 Bowery btw E2nd & E 3rd St
(212) 473-0043
http://www.dtmgallery.com/

Also available at: Tower Records (W 4th St), Other Music,
DustyGroove.com, Amazon.com, CDBaby.com & many, many
more.

For a complete & current list of stores go to:
http://www.yaestamusica.com/where2buy.html

If you don't see it out, ask for it! Don't be shy….
&  of course the CD is always available at all of our concerts.
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Tapers, photogs, artists, filmakers, etc. are welcome at all Ya
Esta shows.

For ˇYA ESTA!  bookings & info:
mofongoman@... (917) 365-6862
http://www.yaestamusica.com

Once again, thanks for the love and support. Vassar - see you at
the Mug! NYC see you Nov.5th.
-Bryan

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BRYAN VARGAS & ˇYA ESTA!
Featuring: Ernesto Abreu - percussion, Matt Baranello - drums,
Matt Hilgenberg - trumpet, Toshi Someya - bass & Bryan Vargas
- guitarras y gritos

Friday Oct 14th - Tazza Café - Providence, RI
250 Westminster St (corner of Union)
2 sets starting at10 PM
For tkts & more info: (401)421-3000
http://www.tazzacaffe.com/

Hey folks, I know most of y'all are New Yorkers, but I just wanted
to send a shout about our Rhode Island debut. Please forward to
any New Englanders you may know who appreciate good
music!!  Tazza is a great spot in the heart of downtown
Providence, and we're excited to bust out the Afro Latino Soul for
them. Take heart Neuva Yorquinos, shows are being scheduled,
expect some announcements soon.

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REVIEWS
Check out these great reviews we've been getting:
"Recommended… wildness in the grooves …Nice New York
Record "
- Peter Watrous, Descarga.com
Read the full review at:
http://www.descarga.com/cgi-bin/db/20709.10?;;107

"An engaging debut record…take(s) you back to the days when
Latin jazz was fun and the parties went till all hours of the night."
- Jason Crane, All About Jazz.com
Read the full review at:
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=14997

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RADIO
We've been getting airplay on some great radio stations all
around the country.
Here's a sampling:
WFMU - Jersey City, NJ
WXPN - Philadelphia, PA
WGMC  - Rochester, NY
WBEZ - Chicago, IL
WMNF - Tampa, FL
WWSP - Stephens Point, WI
WESM - Princess Anne, MD
WWOZ - New Orleans, LA
KBCS - Seattle, WA
KUNV - Las Vegas, NV
KUNM - Albuquerque, NM
KXCI - Tucson, AZ
KZYX - Philo, CA
KSDS - San Diego, CA
Chicano Radio Network - AZ, NM & CA
WJYC - Internet Radio
Jazz Buffalo - Internet Radio
RGP FM - Barcelona, Spain
and many more!
Don't hear us on you favorite radio station? Well call them up and
tell them to play our music!! Send them our contact info, if they
reach out we'll send them a CD. And MUCH LOVE to all of the
DJs out there spinning us already!

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BRYAN VARGAS & YA ESTA - AFRO LATINO SOUL CD
Now available for purchase at:
Downtown Music Gallery
342 Bowery btw E2nd & E 3rd St
(212) 473-0043
http://www.dtmgallery.com/

Tower Records West 4th St
692 Broadway
East Village, NYC, NY 10012
(212) 505-1500

Also available at: Bondy's Music, Mondo Kim's, Other Music,
DustyGroove.com, Amazon.com, CDBaby.com & many, many
more.

For a complete & current list of stores go to:
http://www.yaestamusica.com/where2buy.html

If you don't see it out, ask for it! Don't be shy….
&  of course the CD is always available at all of our concerts.
-----
Tapers, photogs, artists, filmakers, etc. are welcome at all Ya
Esta shows.

For ˇYA ESTA!  bookings & info:
mofongoman@... (917) 365-6862
http://www.yaestamusica.com

Thanks folks! See you in RI.
-Bryan

Disclaimer:  Removal instructions are above & below, mmmkay?
But hey, if you actually LIKE this sort of thing, then please feel
free to forward it to everyone you know.  Gracias. Muito Obrigado.
Danke schön, Word to Herb & Thanks.

BRYAN VARGAS & ˇYA ESTA!
Featuring: Jorge Vazquez - percussion, Ernesto Abreu -
percussion, Matt Baranello - drums,  Fulano Especial - horn,
Toshi Someya - bass & Bryan Vargas - guitarras y gritos

FREE OUT DOOR SHOW!
Tuesday Aug 17th - Highbridge Park - NYC, NY
174th St & Amsterdam Ave, Washington Heights, NYC
One long set at 7 PM
Train: A/C/1 to 168th St
Bus: Bx6, M101 to Highbridge Rec Center
http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/

Just a reminder about our FREE show tomorrow.  We'll be
playing a full length set, so be ready to get your Ya Esta Groove
on.  These are the same folks who produce Central Park
Summerstage, so expect a pary of the uptown variety.
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BRYAN VARGAS & YA ESTA - AFRO LATINO SOUL CD
Now available at:
Descarga.com
http://www.descarga.com/cgi-bin/db/20709.10?;;107

Other Music
15 East 4th St  East Village, NYC, NY 10003   (212)477-8150
www.othermusic.com

For a complete & current list of stores go to:
http://www.yaestamusica.com/where2buy.html

If you don't see it out, ask for it! Don't be shy….
&  of course the CD is always available at all of our concerts.
-----
Tapers, photogs, artists, filmakers, etc. are welcome at all Ya
Esta shows.

For ˇYA ESTA!  bookings & info:
mofongoman@... (917) 365-6862
http://www.yaestamusica.com

Thanks folks! See you in the sunshine on Tues!
-Bryan

PS Carlos Arroyo - you're da man. GO PR.

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BRYAN VARGAS & ˇYA ESTA!
Featuring: Jorge Vazquez - percussion, Ernesto Abreu -
percussion, Matt Baranello - drums, Matt Hilgenberg - trumpet,
Orlando Marin - bass & Bryan Vargas - guitarras y gritos

Thurs Aug 4th - WOR 710 AM Radio - NYC, NY
The Joey Renolyds Show - on air performance & interview
2 AM (yep. AM, ah well….)
http://www.wor710.com/joey_reynolds.shtml

Hey folks it's been a while so we figured we'd send out an
update on what Ya Está has been up to. If by some chance
you're up late tonight tune in to our live radio performance &
interview on WOR 710 AM NYC. It's our 1st ever appearance on
commercial radio, so we're excited. 2 AM too late for you? Well,
call or email the station and tell them to put us on earlier next
time! (1 800-321-0710; joeyreynolds@...)
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ALSO:
FREE OUTDOOR SHOW!
Tuesday Aug 17th - Highbridge Park - NYC, NY
173rd St and Amsterdam Ave, Washington Heights, NYC
One long set at 7 PM
Train: A / 1 to 168th St ; Bus: Bx6, M101 to Highbridge Rec
Center
http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/

These Parks concerts are run by the same people who do
Central Park Summerstage. We are honored that they asked us
to bring our sounds to the people of Quisqueya Heights. It's free
so mark your calendars and c'mon down.
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WHERE TO BUY OUR CD
Below is a list of stores currently carrying Bryan Vargas & Ya
Está - Afro Latino Soul. Please patronize these stores (esp. the
Independent ones - support the little guys!) Soon we will have
the CD available for sale directly from our site, but until then....

Online Record Stores:
CD Baby  http://www.cdbaby.com/bvargas
Dusty Groove America  http://www.dustygroove.com/
Tower Records.com
http://www.towerrecords.com/product.aspx?pfid=CDB07536300
12
Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0002HREP0/bryavar
gyaest-20

Real World Record Stores:
Jammyland Music
60 E 3rd St, East Village, NYC, NY 10003  (212)614-0185

Mondo Kim's
6 St. Mark's Place, East Village, NYC, NY  (212)614-8941

Bondy's Records
38 Park Row, New York, NY 10038 (212)964-5886

Tower Records (Downtown)
692 Broadway, East Village, NYC, NY 10012  (212) 505-1500

Kim's Mediapolis
2960 Broadway & 113 St (at Columbia University) NYC, NY
(212)864-5321

Dusty Groove America
1120 N Ashland Ave  Chicago, IL 60660 (773)342-5800

If you don't see it out, ask for it! Don't be shy…. &  of course
the CD is always available at all of our concerts. The above list is
kept current at http://www.yaestamusica.com/where2buy.html
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Ya Esta Summer Reading list:
Well since y'all are always asking us about stuff we like &
recommend, we figured we'd list some books for y'all to take to
the beach. Let us know what you think!

Border-line Personalities - edited by Michelle Herrera Mulligan &
Robyn Moreno
This is a great book about the Latin experience in the United
States from the female perspective. I highly recommend this
book to all Ya Está fans and believe me - I have no bias in this
recommendation whatsoever! ;-)
Learn more about the book at
http://www.border-linepersonalities.com
& buy it at Amazon.com here:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0060580763/bryavarg
yaest-20

Also check out:
Living in Spanglish by Ed Morales
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0312262329/bryavarg
yaest-20
The Latin Beat by Ed Morales
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0306810182/bryavarg
yaest-20
New York Ricans from the Hip Hop Zone by Dr. Raquel Rivera
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1403960445/bryavarg
yaest-20
Cortijo's Wake by Edgardo Rodriguez Julia
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0822332167/bryavarg
yaest-20
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Tapers, photogs, artists, filmakers, etc. are welcome at all Ya
Esta shows.

For ˇYA ESTA!  bookings & info:
mofongoman@... (917) 365-6862
http://www.yaestamusica.com

Thanks guys, see you on the radio!
-Bryan

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BRYAN VARGAS & ˇYA ESTA!

TONIGHT! - Monday June 7th - S.O.B.'s
204 Varick St, corner of Houston St.,
Greenwich Village/SoHo, NYC
Doors: 7:30 PM
Ya Está play two full sets beginning at 9PM sharp!
All tkts: $10/adv - $12 Day of show
SOBs Box Office: 212/243-4940
Free Dance Lesson at 7 PM with Nilda Borrero
FREE DOMINICAN CAKE!! (while suppiles last)
http://www.sobs.com
CD RELEASE PARTY!!!

Featuring: Toshi Someya - bass, Jorge Vazquez - percussion,
Ernesto Abreu - percussion, Matt Baranello - drums, Matt
Hilgenberg - trumpet & Bryan Vargas - guitarras y gritos
Plus special guests:  Arturo O'Farrill - piano, Pablo Vergara -
keys, Goussy Celestin & Alexa Burneikis - dance, plus more
TBA….

Just a reminder about our CD release party tonight.  Those of
you who are veterans of the list know that we NEVER ever send
these out (we respect your inbox!).  We usually stick to no more
than one email per event.  But we didn't want any of y'all to
forget, so here's your reminder. See you tonight!
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Stay tuned for an email in the next few weeks with a list a places
online and in real life where Afro Latino Soul can be purchased.
Can't wait that long? You'll just have to come to the show!
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Tapers, photogs, artists, filmakers, etc. are welcome at all Ya
Esta shows.

For ˇYA ESTA!  bookings & info:
mofongoman@... (917) 365-6862
http://www.yaestamusica.com

Big Ups & much love to you all! See you tonight
-Bryan

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free to forward it to everyone you know.  Gracias. Muito Obrigado.
Danke schön, Word to Herb & Thanks.

BRYAN VARGAS & ˇYA ESTA!
Featuring: Toshi Someya - bass, Jorge Vazquez - percussion,
Ernesto Abreu - percussion, Matt Baranello - drums, Matt
Hilgenberg - trumpet & Bryan Vargas - guitarras y gritos

Monday June 7th - S.O.B.'s
204 Varick St, corner of Houston St.,
Greenwich Village/SoHo, NYC
Doors: 7:00 PM
Ya Está play two full sets beginning at 9PM sharp!
All tkts: $10/adv - $12 Day of show
SOBs Box Office: 212/243-4940
Free Dance Lesson at 7 PM with Nilda Borrero
http://www.sobs.com
CD RELEASE PARTY!!!
Featuring  special guests:
Arturo O'Farrill - piano, Pablo Vergara - keys, Goussy Celestin &
Alexa Burneikis - dance, plus more TBA….

This is it folks!  The official debut of AFRO LATINO SOUL - the
very first studio recording of Bryan Vargas & Ya Está.  For those
of you new to the list, this CD has been a loooooong time in the
making.  Produced by legendary Latin Jazz pianist Arturo
O'Farrill, Afro Latino Soul captures us doing what we do best -
playing, jamming & grooving an having a blast with 9 of your
favorite Ya Está hits.  The CD has been newly re-mastered by
Gene Paul (Grammy award winning engineer of Roberta Flack's
"Killing Me Softly" & the son of the legendary Les Paul) - so the
sound quality is vastly improved from our earlier pre-release
edition.  Plus it features full color album artwork by Camilo Rojas
Lavado.

For now, this CD will only be available at this show!!  This will
change of course in the coming weeks as the disc goes
national, but why wait?  C'mon out and be the 1st on your block
to own a copy.  We will be happy to sign as many copies as you
like.

Also - this is our last scheduled gig until August.  So unless
something comes up (which it might… or might not!) this is your
last chance to get your Ya Está groove on for a while.

As listed above we've invited special guests galore to join us on
Monday.  Most notably our producer Artuo O'Farrill will be tickling
some ivories with the band.  Arturo is the leader of both the
Chico O'Farrill Orchestra and the new Lincoln Center Afro Latin
Jazz Orchestra - this cat is baddddddd.  Also joining us on keys
will be Pablo Vergara (from the Alfredo de La Fe band & Groove
Collective) and we will have a special dance performance from
Goussy Celestin (Retumba, Femm Nameless) & Alexa
Burneikis.  More guests are being scheduled so check our
website for updates - or hey, just come down!

Still not convinced? How's this - FREE DOMINICAN CAKE (while
supplies last).  We will be serving up some Dominican Cake in
honor of the CD release.  Dominican Cake is the sweetest,
sugariest, most Anti-Dr. Atkins cake ever produced by mankind.
Ours will have Guava filling too!

So this is THE Ya Está show to attend. THE one not to miss.
Please forward this to all of your friends (and your enemies
too…why not?) and c'mon out this Monday. We would love to see
you all there.

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Also - look for us in NY Newsday this Sunday!
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Tapers, photogs, artists, filmakers, etc. are welcome at all Ya
Esta shows.

For ˇYA ESTA!  bookings & info:
mofongoman@... (917) 365-6862
http://www.yaestamusica.com

Thank you so much guys, see you on Monday!
-Bryan

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Danke schön, Word to Herb & Thanks.

BRYAN VARGAS & ˇYA ESTA!
Featuring: Toshi Someya - bass, Jorge Vazquez - percussion,
Ernesto Abreu - percussion, Matt Baranello - drums, Matt
Hilgenberg - trumpet & Bryan Vargas - guitarras y gritos

Thursday May 27th - NJ PAC
One Center Street, Newark, NJ  07102
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Sounds Of The City Concert Series  - Kick off event!
FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT!!
Ya Esta play one long set at 5PM
Also appearing: David Oquendo & Havana Tres
for more info: (973) 353-8046    www.njpac.org

Hey folks - we're doing a free outdoor show in Newark this
Thursday evening.  NJ PAC is Newark's answer to Lincoln
Center and their Sounds Of The City outdoor concert series is a
huge outdoor party that attracts thousands of visitors every year.
And….. it's free!! So all of you New Jersey folks should c'mon
down!
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Also - Ya Esta CD release party - Monday June 7th!
Details are still in the works but this is going to be a night to
remember. Special guests are being lined up and besides -we'll
have our finished debut CD with us! Isn't that reason enough!?!
Stay tuned true believers….
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Mon June 7 - RECORD RELEASE PARTY at SOBs
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Tapers, photogs, artists, filmakers, etc. are welcome at all Ya
Esta shows.

For ˇYA ESTA!  bookings & info:
mofongoman@... (917) 365-6862
http://www.yaestamusica.com

See you Thurs. And mark your calendars now for the release
party on June 7th!
-Bryan

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BRYAN VARGAS & ˇYA ESTA!
Featuring: Toshi Someya - bass, Jorge Vazquez - percussion,
Juan Herena - percussion, Ese Fulano - percussion, Mike
Rodriguez - trumpet & Bryan Vargas - guitarras y gritos

Saturday May 15th - BAM Cafe
30 Lafayette Ave btw Ashland Pl & St. Felix St, Brooklyn, NY
4/5/2/3/Q/B to Atlantic Ave; N/R/D to Pacific; G to Fulton
One long set at 9 PM sharp!
NO COVER!!   for more info: 718/636-4100
www.bam.org

Hey folks, great show this weekend at the Brooklyn Academy of
Music. The BAM Café is a beautiful, elegant space with great
sound and good food. If you've never been to this historic venue,
now is your chance to do so. Come by early and catch a movie
(that's what I would do) and stay for some booty-shakin' latin
music.

And besides…. This show is in my 'hood! So c'mon out Brooklyn
& represent!!
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Thurs May 27 - NJ PAC - Newark , NJ
Mon June 7 - RECORD RELEASE PARTY at SOBs
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Tapers, photogs, artists, filmakers, etc. are welcome at all Ya
Esta shows.

For ˇYA ESTA!  bookings & info:
mofongoman@... (917) 365-6862
http://www.yaestamusica.com

Thank you all so much for all the love and appreciation. See you
Saturday,
-Bryan

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BRYAN VARGAS & ˇYA ESTA!
Featuring: Matt Hilgenberg - trumpet, Toshi Someya - bass,
Jorge Vazquez - percussion, Mike Molina - percussion, Ese
Fulano - drums & Bryan Vargas - guitarras y gritos

Saturday May 1st - Tonic
107 Norfolk Street btw Delancey and Rivington, Loisaida, NYC
F Train to Delancey; J/M/Z to Essex
One long set at Midnight
$5 Cover   for more info: 212/358-7501
www.tonicnyc.org

Famila - many blessings to you from Ya Está.  We are back in
the club scene this weekend at Tonic - one of the coolest hangs
in New York City.  Tonic is a great room with fantastic sound and
is home to some of the best new music in New York today.  It is
nearby all of those LES hot spots, so it's a great way to spend a
night out.  We are thrilled to be back at Tonic and we hope you
can join us. Besides - it's Matt H's birthday on Sat!!  So c'mon
down and help us celebrate & party for Matt.

Also playing at Tonic before us is Ravi Coltrane (son of John &
Alice) so be sure to get there early to check out the spawn of
Trane.

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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Sat May 15 - BAM Café
Thurs May 27 - NJ PAC - Newark , NJ
Mon June 7 - RECORD RELEASE PARTY at SOBs
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Tapers, photogs, artists, filmakers, etc. are welcome at all Ya
Esta shows.

For ˇYA ESTA!  bookings & info:
mofongoman@... (917) 365-6862
http://www.yaestamusica.com

Thanks for the love folks. Great things are happening, so stay
tuned! See you Saturday,
-Bryan

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schön, Dankjewel, Word to Herb & Thanks.

BRYAN VARGAS & ˇYA ESTA!
Featuring: Ernesto Abreu - percussion, Toshi Someya - bass,
Mike Molina - percussion, Greg Gonzalez - drums & Bryan
Vargas - guitarras y gritos

Saturday April 17th - Mi Sala
220 East 134th street, Bronx, NY
(alongside 3rd ave bridge service road) second floor
"Wanda Ortiz and Mr. Bless bring you MI SALA XI ... MAMA AFRICA
with Live Afro Latin Soul band YA ESTA!"

Visual art by Wanda Ortiz and Jeremiah Lawrence
DJ'ed delights by MR. BLESS
event begins at 8 PM, Ya Está play two sets starting at 10 PM

$20 with open bar till midnight/$10 after with cash bar
IF YOU BRING 5 OR MORE HEADS, YOUR ADMISSION IS
FREE!!!
Info: 718/665-7470

travel info: 6 train to 138th street/3rd ave stop. exit train, walk
west 1blk to Third Ave, make left on 3rd, walk south to 134th
street, make right onto dead end street. (follow the signs) - Car
service available for return trip home. --- by car: Directly off I-87
138th street exit and Willis Ave Bridges from all directions.
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Hey folks - last minute invite to a great show at a unique space.
Mi Sala is a unique performance space/art gallery known for it's
jam packed events.  A highly recommended show and a great
excuse to c'mon out to the boogie-down Bronx.  We'll be partying
until 3 AM, so please bring your dancing shoes.
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Sat May 15 - BAM Café
Mon June 7 - RECORD RELEASE PARTY at SOBs
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Tapers, photogs, artists, filmakers, etc. are welcome at all Ya
Esta shows.

For ˇYA ESTA!  bookings & info:
mofongoman@... (917) 365-6862
http://www.yaestamusica.com

Thanks folks, we had to delay the CD release for technical
reasons, but we're back on track now. Look for an
announcement very soon! Hasta mańana,
-Bryan

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BRYAN VARGAS & ˇYA ESTA!
Featuring: Matt Hilgenberg - trumpet, Toshi Someya - bass,
Jorge Vazquez - percussion, Matt Baranello - drums & Bryan
Vargas - guitarras y gritos

Thursday March 11th - The Downtown
190 Main Street, Farmingdale, LI, NY
http://www.thedowntown.com    516-293-7700
also appearing: De Sol, South Shore Movement & Inity
doors open at 7:30, Ya Esta play one set at 9:15 , $10 cover
for directions: http://www.thedowntown.com/directions.htm

Hey folks - sorry if this email doesn't apply to most of y'all. But
for those of y'all keeping it real in the Strong Island - we're
coming out there. This show is an experiment in cross-cultural
unity, a tribute to the silent revolution, and an attempt to break
down the suburban walls of solitude.All are welcome - and
please forward this email to your friends, family etc who are
looking to get a Ya Está fix closer to home.
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Tapers, photogs, artists, filmakers, etc. are welcome at all Ya
Esta shows.

For ˇYA ESTA!  bookings & info:
mofongoman@... (917) 365-6862
http://www.yaestamusica.com

BRYAN VARGAS & YA ESTA
AFRO LATINO SOUL - IN STORES EVERYWHERE
APRIL 27th  2004
More details to come…

Thanks for the peace, the love and esp. the understanding-
-Bryan

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BRYAN VARGAS & ˇYA ESTA!
Featuring: Ernesto Abreu - congas, Toshi Someya - bass, Jorge
Vazquez - bongo, Greg Gonzalez - drums, Marshall Gilkes -
trombone & Bryan Vargas - guitarras y gritos

Saturday Feb 28th - Makor
35 West 67th Street
(btw Columbus Ave & CPW)
Ya Esta play one full set at 9: 30 PM sharp!
also appearing: Zemog, el Gallo Bueno at 10:30 PM
Doors open at 8:30 PM; tkts: $15
for tickets & info : 212/ 601-1000
www.makor.org

Whas up folks? We're back! Ya Está is returning for our first
show in 2004. It's been 3 months, and we've been busy finishing
the CD (details to come…) but we're itching to do some live
playing. After all, that's what the Ya Esta experience is all about.
We will be debuting some new material, and playing many old
favorites. Makor is a great space, with a great bar, conveniently
located near Lincoln Center.

This show also features the return of mighty mighty Greg
Gonzalez on the trap drums. And we will have special guest
Marshall Gilkes on the trombone. Also appearing at 10:30 are
the psychedelic salseros themselves, Zemog, el Gallo Bueno.

Plus, y'all know that it's pretty rare for us to play in New York on
a Saturday night. So don't miss it! This may not happen again
until next year!

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Tapers, photogs, artists, filmakers, etc. are welcome at all Ya
Esta shows.

For ˇYA ESTA!  bookings & info:
mofongoman@... (917) 365-6862
http://www.yaestamusica.com

BRYAN VARGAS & YA ESTA
AFRO LATINO SOUL
- IN STORES EVERYWHERE APRIL 27th 2004
More details to come…

Thanks folks, see you on Saturday night!
-Bryan

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BRYAN VARGAS & ˇYA ESTA!
Featuring: Matt Hilgenberg - trumpet, Toshi Someya - bass,
Jorge Vazquez - percussion, Matt Baranello - drums, El Rey
Fulano - percussion,  &  Bryan Vargas - guitarras y gritos

Monday Dec 8th - S.O.B.'s
204 Varick St, corner of Houston St.,
Greenwich Village/SoHo, NYC
Doors: 7:30 PM
Ya Está play one full set at 9PM sharp!
Also appearing: Siete Rayos at 11 PM
All tkts: $12
SOBs Box Office: 212/243-4940
http://www.sobs.com

Hey - whas up mi gente? We are pleased to announce our return
to our home base club SOBs after a 4 month absence. SOBs is
the ideal setting for Ya Está - great vibe, good sound and plenty
of room to get your groove on.

Also appearing Los Siete Rayos - led by Descemer Bueno
formerly the main songwriter of Andres Levin's Yerba Buena.

This is probably the last show of 2003 (umm….probably…but
you never know...) so c'mon out and get yer Ya Está fix! We don't
have anything else scheduled until Feb '04!!

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Tapers, photogs, artists, filmakers, etc. are welcome at all Ya
Esta shows.

For ˇYA ESTA!  bookings & info:
mofongoman@... (917) 365-6862
http://www.yaestamusica.com

Thank you for all of the support this year - Central Park
Summerstage, the t-shirts & the creation of the Afro Latino Soul
CD!. Big things are in the works for '04. We can't do it with out you
so thanks again! See you on Monday,
-Bryan

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BRYAN VARGAS & ˇYA ESTA!
Featuring: Matt Hilgenberg - trumpet, Toshi Someya - bass,
Jorge Vazquez - percussion, Ese Fulano - drums, Otra Fulano -
percussion,  &  Bryan Vargas - guitarras y gritos

Friday Nov 14th - Southpaw
125 5th Ave, btw Sterling & St. John's Place
Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY
Also appearing Radio Mundial, DJ Chris Santos & DJ Rich D
(http://www.radiomundialband.com)
Ya Esta play one set at 10 PM - $8 Cover
Doors open at 8 PM
718.230.0236
http://www.spsounds.com

Hey, HEY, hey. A big "whas up" to la gran familia de Ya Está.
We've got a great show for y'all this Friday in my hometown -
Brooklyn, NYC. We've been asked to return to the Southpaw, a
great space in the heart of Park Slope, and we're sharing the
stage with our new buddies - Radio Mundial.  They're a rockin'
band signed to the Palm Pictures label plus they feature our
good friend Andy Sanesi on drums. We're hoping to turn this into
a semi-regular happening so c'mon out and represent for Ya
Está!

-----
Tapers, photogs, artists, filmakers, etc. are welcome at all Ya
Esta shows.

For ˇYA ESTA!  bookings & info:
mofongoman@... (917) 365-6862
http://www.yaestamusica.com

Thanks for the love, see y'all on Friday,
-Bryan

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BRYAN VARGAS & ˇYA ESTA!
Featuring: Matt Hilgenberg - trumpet, Toshi Someya - bass, Felix
Sanabria - percussion, Jorge Vazquez - percussion, Matt
Baranello - drums, &  Bryan Vargas - guitarras y gritos

Thursday Oct 23rd- at Satalla
CMJ Music Marathon 2003 Showcase
also appearing Elijah Emanuel, Radio Mundial & Zemog, El
Gallo Bueno
show starts at 6:45; Ya Esta play at 9 PM
37 West 26th Street (btw  6th Ave & Bway)
(212) 576-1155
$12 cover; free with CMJ badge
http://www.satalla.com
http://www.cmj.com/marathon

What's up mi gente? We are very excited to bring you our 1st BIG
show of the fall. We have been invited to perform at Satalla, a
beautiful new club in the Flatiron district. Satalla's been getting
rave reviews from musicians & fans alike and we're syked to be
making our 1st appearance there.

This show is a showcase for the 2003 CMJ Music Marathon, so
expect lots of scenesters & players.  Please come on out and
help us impress some music business big-wigs. And if you're
attending the Marathon, it's free with your CMJ badge.

Also appearing: Palm Recording artists Radio Mundial - a great
band featuring our buddy Andy Sanesi on drums; Latin reggae
singer Elijah Emanuel; & Zemog, El Gallo Bueno an exciting
salsa/rock band whom we've been dying to play with. So c'mon
down - it's gonna be quite the party.

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also….
Tues Oct 28th - Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY
Vice Jazz Series at Matthew's Mug Bar
http://www.vassar.edu
10 PM until 2 AM

We are ,as always, very honored to make a return engagement
to Vassar College. This is our 3rd time there in 2003 alone, so
as you can tell we really enjoy playing there. So c'mon out
Vassarettes & Vassar Dudes time to represent!!!
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Tapers, photogs, artists, filmakers, etc. are welcome at all Ya
Esta shows.

For ˇYA ESTA!  bookings & info:
mofongoman@... (917) 365-6862
http://www.yaestamusica.com

Thanks for the continued support. We can't do it without you. See
you on Thursday,
-Bryan

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BRYAN VARGAS & ˇYA ESTA!
Featuring: Toshi Someya - bass, Ernesto Abreu - percussion,
Jorge Vazquez - percussion, TBA - drums, Marshall Gilkes -
Trombone, &  Bryan Vargas - guitarras y gritos

Sunday Oct 12th - at Southpaw
125 5th Ave, btw Sterling & St. John's Place
Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY
Also appearing Grupo Fantasma from Texas & DJ David Medina
(http://www.grupofantasma.com)
Ya Esta play one set at 8 PM - $10 Cover
718.230.0236
http://www.spsounds.com

Ya Esta make their debut at a great Brooklyn spot, the Southpaw.
Conveniently located in the heart of the North Slope, Southpaw is
a great room with good sound & a good bar. It's quickly
becoming one of the top places to see shows in all of NYC. We
were invited to play with Grupo Fantasma, a great band from
Texas. DJ David Medina will be spinning between sets, so don't
miss it!
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also - Cornelia St. Café
Tuesday Oct 14th
29 Cornelia Street, btw Bleeker & W4th St
Greenwich Village, NYC
"Hot Tuesdays" Latin Jazz series
2 sets starting at 9 PM  (212)989-9319
$10 cover  http://www.corneliastreetcafe.com
Special Quartet Show - feat. special guest Pablo Vergara on
piano plus surprise guests

We will be doing a special Latin Jazz night at the Cornelia Street
Café this coming Tues. Our good friend (and producer) Arturo
O'Farrill asked us to fill in for him this week at his regular Tues
hang. Musicians are invited to sit in 2nd set, so come on by!
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Tapers, photogs, artists, filmakers, etc. are welcome at all Ya
Esta shows.

For ˇYA ESTA!  bookings & info:
mofongoman@... (917) 365-6862
http://www.yaestamusica.com

Sorry for the short notice email guys, but we've been busy
planning out lot's of great stuff for y'all. We'll keep you posted as
thing develop. Much love & see y'all Sunday,
-Bryan

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BRYAN VARGAS & ˇYA ESTA!
Featuring: Toshi Someya - bass, Ernesto Abreu - percussion,
Jorge Vazquez - percussion, Matt Baranello - drums, Matt
Hilgenberg - Trumpet, &  Bryan Vargas - guitarras y gritos

Monday Sept 1st - at S.O.B.'s
204 Varick St, corner of Houston St.,
Greenwich Village/SoHo, NYC
Doors: 6 PM / Shows: 9PM, 11PM
Admission: free for ladies b4 7 PM, $7 for gents
$12 after 7PM for all - Free dance lesson @ 7PM
SOBs Box Office: 212/243-4940
http://www.sobs.com
Ya Esta play two full sets - that's right we're headlining!

Ya Esta closes out the summer of Afro Latino Soul in style!
NYC's best club has asked us back yet again, and we can't wait.
If you've never been, SOBs is a great spot to dance, drink and
have a great time.  After you're done with your Labor Day BBQ,
come on out and hang with us. We will be premiering new
material in addition to revisiting your old favorites.
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Thursday Sept 4th
St. Joseph's College
245 Clinton Ave., Ft. Green/Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NYC
St. Joseph's College Mall (outside- look for the tent)
6:30 PM Sharp!
FREE OUTDOOR SHOW!!
Rain or shine (if rain, show will be in the auditorium)
For more info: www.sjcny.edu or 718/783-0374

We have been asked to do a free outdoor show here in Brooklyn
and we couldn't be happier!!! This concert is open to the public,
but seating is quite limited, so get there early. Also, feel free to
bring chairs, blankets, picnics, etc. The SJC campus is small,
but quite beautiful, so come by and check it out. It's going to be a
blast!
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T-shirt's, CDs, etc…
We are proud to announce that our t-shirts have been a huge
success. We will most likely we doing a larger run, in a variety of
colors in the fall. But for now, we still have an extremely limited
number of shirts left. The will be available at both shows, while
supplies last. We are also selling the remainder of our promo
CDs as we prepare for the full release.
T Shirts: $15 for both the mens & women's tees
available in L & XL for the guys
ladies' tank top one size fits all
CDs: $10
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It has been brought to my attention that these Yahoo-Groups
newsletters often feature obnoxious ads at the top. Please
accept my humble apologizes for these horrible intrusions. Until
we figure out a better way to do this, it'll have to do for now.
Thanks for understanding.
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Tapers, photogs, artists, filmakers, etc. are welcome at all Ya
Esta shows.

For ˇYA ESTA!  bookings & info:
mofongoman@... (917) 365-6862
http://www.yaestamusica.com

Thanks for the love, the support, the smiles, the applause, the
dancing y todo! We can't do it without you. See you at the shows
next week!!
-Bryan

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BRYAN VARGAS & ˇYA ESTA!
Featuring: Toshi Someya - bass, Ernesto Abreu - percussion,
Jorge Vazquez - percussion, Matt Baranello - drums, Matt
Hilgenberg - Trumpet, &  Bryan Vargas - guitarras y gritos

Sunday Aug 17th - at Joe's Pub
425 Lafayette  St., off Astor Place, NYC
Ya Esta at 7 PM SHARP!!
Also appearing: The Cuban Cowboys @ 8 PM
$12 Cover - for more info: 212/539-8778
http://www.joespub.com

Hey folks, the summer of Afro Latino Soul continues with our
Joe's Pub debut. If you've never been, Joe's Pub is one the
classiest music venues in New York, as seen on Sex & The City.
It's a great intimate spot to hear music, but cool enough to fully
get your groove on. We were invited to play there by a great band
called The Cuban Cowboys . They're a straight up latin rock party
band for anyone who likes El Vez, Buena Vista or Johnny Cash
(!?!). They will be playing immediately after our set at 8 PM. And
the band features many old school Ya Esta buddies including:
Andy Sanesi - drums, Tracy Sanesi - bass & Luca Benedetti -
guitar. So don't miss it!

We will be selling a limited # of Afro Latino Soul CDs at the
show, so this is a rare chance to get a hold of this daring
recording that is still not available in stores. Plus we have brand
new merch available… check below for details….

And did I mention that it's my birthday? (well technically, not until
Tues…) This is the official Bryan Vargas Birthday show. So
c'mon out, to celebrate my 28th, say hello and have a drink after
the show.
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Ya Esta - The T- shirt
We are very proud to announce the debut of the 1st ever Ya Esta
T-Shirt!! We have produced a limited number of shirts so that y'all
can walk the streets of NYC in style. We will only be selling these
shirts at Ya Esta shows, so ya gotta c'mon out! The shirts feature
the new Ya Esta logo is a lovely silver lettering designed by
Laura Wilson. The men's shirts are Navy blue Tees, the womens
shirts are aqua tank-tops. To grab a sneak peek, check the URL
below.

http://www.yaestamusica.com/images/yaesta_shirt.jpg
$15 for both the mens & women's tees
available in L & XL for the guys
ladies' tank top one size fits all
Only 20 were made so get them now, before they disappear!
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UPCOMING SHOWS:
* Monday Sept 1st - SOBs - New York, NY
* Thursday Sept 4th - St Joseph's College, Bklyn, NY
More to come - Stay tuned true beleivers…
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Tapers, photogs, artists, filmakers, etc. are welcome at all Ya
Esta shows.

For ˇYA ESTA!  bookings & info:
mofongoman@... (917) 365-6862
http://www.yaestamusica.com

Thanks for the luv, see you on Sunday!
-Bryan

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BRYAN VARGAS & ˇYA ESTA!
Featuring: Toshi Someya - bass, Ernesto Abreu - percussion,
Matt Baranello -percussion, Marshall Gilkes - Trombone, Greg
Gonzalez - drums &  Bryan Vargas - guitarras y gritos

Saturday July 26th - at The Hook
18 Commerce St., Red Hook, Brooklyn, NYC
Doors: 8:30 PM / Ya Esta play 2 sets starting at Midnight
Also appearing: Fula Flute at 10 PM
$8 Cover   for more info: 718/797-3007
http://www.thehookmusic.com

Another last minute addition folks. Our buddies Antibalas were
supposed to play at Brooklyn's best new club The Hook, but had
to cancel due to scheduling problems. So we've been asked to
fill in. The Hook is an awesome, spacious new club with great
sound and a fantastic bar. Also this show features
the return of mighty Greg Gonzalez on drums &  a guest
appearance by our buddy Marshall Gilkes on trombone. Come
on by this Saturday to see what the fuss is all about as the
Summer of Afro-Latino Soul continues!!
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and for those who like some fine dining with their musics...

Catch Trio Noir (plus one)
At Ida Mae Restaurant/bar
111 38th St., NYC
Friday July 25th  & Aug 1st
6-9 PM
feat: Michael Lawson - violin/mandolin, Fred McCondichie -
drums, Benoir -bass/guitar & Bryan Vargas - guitar


And catch "Ya Estito"
at Lunchbox Food. Co.
Every Sunday until further notice
6:30-10 PM
357 West St. btw Clarkson & Leroy, Greenwich Village, NYC
feat: Bryan Vargas - guitar & vocals, Enrique Heinene - piano,
Toshi Someya - bass, Ernesto Abreu - congas &  Matt Baranello
- timbales
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UPCOMING SHOWS:
* Sunday Aug 17th - Joe's Pub , NYC w/The Cuban Cowboys
* Monday Sept 1st - SOBs - New York, NY
* Thursday Sept 4th - St Joseph's College, Bklyn, NY
More to come - Stay tuned true beleiversS<caron>
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Tapers, photogs, artists, filmakers, etc. are welcome at all Ya
Esta shows.

For ˇYA ESTA!  bookings & info:
mofongoman@... (917) 365-6862
http://www.yaestamusica.com

Thanks folks. Stop by on Saturday!,
-Bryan

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BRYAN VARGAS & ˇYA ESTA!
featuring:  Matt Hilgenberg - trumpet, Toshi Someya - bass,
Ernesto Abreu - percussion, Jorge Vazquez - percussion, Matt
Baranello - drums &  Bryan Vargas - guitarras y gritos

Monday July 14th - at S.O.B.'s
204 Varick St, corner of Houston St., Greenwich Village/SoHo,
NYC
Doors: 6 PM / Shows: 9PM, 11PM
Admission: free for ladies b4 7 PM, $7 for gents
$15 after 7PM for all - Free dance lesson @ 7PM
SOBs Box Office: 212/243-4940
http://www.sobs.com Or Ticketmaster -
http://www.ticketmaster.com
Ya Esta play two full sets - that's right we're headlining!

The Summer of Afro-Latino Soul continues!! We have been
asked back by SOBs to headline another exciting show at the
best club in New York. Two full sets of latin funk for y'all to get
down to. The last SOBs show was a huge success, so if you
missed it, don't miss this one. We will probably not return to this
club until the fall. You've been warned! So come on out NYC!
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Thanks for the massive support at Summerstage last Sunday. It
was a last minute thing, but as far as I could tell, the place was
packed! We had a great time, and it was a blast seeing so many
familiar faces in the crowd. Hopefully some of our new fans will
show up on Monday to dance & get down wit y'all. So spread the
word!
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UPCOMING SHOWS:
* Monday July 14th - SOBs, NYC  - Headlining!!
* Sunday Aug 17th - Joe's Pub , NYC w/The Cuban Cowboys
* Thursday Sept 4th - St Joseph's College, Bklyn, NY
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Tapers, photogs, artists, filmakers, etc. are welcome at all Ya
Esta shows.

For ˇYA ESTA!  bookings & info:
mofongoman@... (917) 365-6862
http://www.yaestamusica.com

Thanks for all of the love & support as always. See you on
Monday!
-Bryan

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Correction: The Ya Está show is THIS SUNDAY JULY 6th. 3 Pm
sharp. Sorry about that, you can see the pressure this last
minute show has created! In any case, see you this Sunday July
6th! And sorry about the double email. It will not happen again.
-Bryan

http://www.yaestamusica.com

BRYAN VARGAS & ˇYA ESTA!
featuring:  Matt Hilgenberg - trumpet, Toshi Someya - bass,
Jorge Vazquez -percussion, Matt Baranello - drums & Bryan
Vargas - guitarras y gritos

Central Park Summerstage
Sunday June 6
Just announced!!!
Rumsey Playfield, Central Park, NYC
FREE OUTDOOR SHOW!
enter the park at 69th Street and 5th Avenue or 72nd St & CPW
http://www.summerstage.org

Hey folks, sorry about the last minute notice of this. We literally
were just called about this yesterday. Legendary Cuban band
Sierra Maestra was scheduled to perform this Sunday, but
unfortunately are unable to enter the country due to Visa
Problems. So the folks at Summerstage called us to
fill in!!  We are honored to fill in for one of our favorite groups,
and we hope they can return to New York soon to entertain us all.
We will be opening the show for another of my favorite bands the
legendary Senegalese group Orchestra Baobab. If you have not
yet seen Baobab - GO. It is worth it. And if you can't make it, then
you'll just have to catch us at SOBs next week!

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This is our 1st ever email using our new Yahoo Groups
Listserve. We're hoping that this system will make it easier for us
to offer news & updates -and also make it easier for y'all to
subscribe & unsubscibe. You can find info about it on our
mailing list page:http://www.yaestamusica.com/mlist.html. Lets
us know what you think of the new system!!

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UPCOMING SHOWS:
Lots of shows coimg up. Here's the current schedule:
* Monday July 14th - SOBs, NYC  - Headlining!!
* Sunday July 20th - benefit at Walker Stage, NYC
* Sunday Aug 17th - Joe's Pub , NYC w/The Cuban Cowboys
* Thursday Sept 4th - St Joseph's College, Bklyn, NY

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Tapers, photogs, artists, filmakers, etc. are welcome at all Ya
Esta shows.

For ˇYA ESTA!  bookings & info:
mofongoman@...   (917) 365-6862
http://www.yaestamusica.com

Thanks for all of your support! This is a big show and we hope to
see y'all there!
-Bryan

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