Poncho Sanchez Tour Dates and Upcoming Concerts
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On tour
Yes
Followers
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Category
Jazz, Soul, R&b/soul, Rnb-soul, Latin
Concerts
Apr
26
Yoshi's Oakland
Oakland
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Apr
26
Yoshi's Oakland
Oakland
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Apr
27
Yoshi's Oakland
Oakland
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Apr
27
Yoshi's Oakland
Oakland
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May
13
Spaghettini
Seal Beach
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May
18
The Grape
Ventura
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May
18
The Grape
Ventura
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Jun
03
Spaghettini
Seal Beach
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Jun
28
Lobero Theatre
Santa Barbara
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Jul
01
Spaghettini
Seal Beach
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Sep
13
Poncho Sanchez LIVE in Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Tickets
Sep
14
Poncho Sanchez LIVE in Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Tickets
About Poncho Sanchez
Poncho Sanchez (born October 30, 1951) is a Latin jazz artist, salsa singer, band leader and conguero (conga player). In 2000, Sanchez and his ensemble won the Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Album for their work on the Concord Picante album Latin Soul. A jazz great in himself, Sanchez has performed with artists Cal Tjader, Mongo Santamaria, Hugh Masakela, Clare Fischer and Tower of Power, among others.
The youngest of eleven children, Poncho Sanchez was born in Laredo, the seat of Webb County, Texas. He was reared in Norwalk, California. Growing up, Sanchez was exposed to and influenced by two very different styles of music: Afro-Cuban music (mambo, son, cha-cha, rumba, guaracha, salsa) by greats such as Tito Puente, and bebop jazz, including the works of Charlie Parker. Originally a guitarist, he discovered his talent for singing during an audition for an R&B band that rehearsed across the street from where he lived, becoming the lead vocalist of the group. Sanchez would later go on to teach himself the flute, drums, and timbales before finally deciding to pursue conga-playing in high school.
In 1975, at age 23, Sanchez's idol, vibraphonist Cal Tjader, invited him to perform one set with his band. Seeing the young man's talent, Tjader hired Sanchez for a week before officially making him a full member of the ensemble. Sanchez played a crucial role as conguero for several years until Tjader's death in 1982.
Before he died, Tjader suggested that Concord Records founder Carl Jefferson sign Sanchez and his soon-to-be-formed group under the Concord Picante label. Tjader's wishes were honored, and the first two records were composed and arranged by long-time Tjader collaborator Clare Fischer.
Poncho Sanchez went on to produce 19 albums for the label, eventually garnering a Grammy for his work. Currently, Sanchez is respected as one of the top American percussionists of our time. He performs frequently in venues varying in size from concert halls to local jazz festivals. His 2005 CD, Do It!, features funk icon Tower of Power on two tracks as well as South African funk master Hugh Masakela.
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Genres
Jazz, Soul, R&b/soul, Rnb-soul, Latin
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Frequently Asked Questions About Poncho Sanchez
Concerts & Tour Date Information
Is Poncho Sanchez on tour?
Yes, Poncho Sanchez is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming
Poncho Sanchez concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Poncho Sanchez tour
is scheduled for 12 dates across 5 cities. Get
information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2024-2025 with Hypebot.
How many upcoming tour dates is Poncho Sanchez scheduled to play?
Poncho Sanchez is scheduled to play 12 shows between 2024-2025. Buy
concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
When does the Poncho Sanchez tour start?
Poncho Sanchez’s tour starts Apr 26, 2024 and ends on Sep 14, 2024.
They will play 5 cities; their most recent concert was held in
Oakland at Yoshi's Oakland and their next upcoming concert
will be in Las Vegas at The Smith Center.
What venues is Poncho Sanchez performing at?
As part of the Poncho Sanchez tour, Poncho Sanchez is scheduled to play across the following
venues and cities:
2024 Tour Dates:
Apr 26 - Oakland,
CA @ Yoshi's Oakland
Apr 26 - Oakland,
CA @ Yoshi's Oakland
Apr 27 - Oakland,
CA @ Yoshi's Oakland
Apr 27 - Oakland,
CA @ Yoshi's Oakland
May 13 - Seal Beach,
CA @ Spaghettini
May 18 - Ventura,
CA @ The Grape
May 18 - Ventura,
CA @ The Grape
Jun 03 - Seal Beach,
CA @ Spaghettini
Jun 28 - Santa Barbara,
CA @ Lobero Theatre
Jul 01 - Seal Beach,
CA @ Spaghettini
Sep 13 - Las Vegas,
NV @ The Smith Center
Sep 14 - Las Vegas,
NV @ The Smith Center