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All the world's a stage, and the Spanish guitar is one of its greatest instruments. Benise is bringing his Flamenco-inspired pieces and tango-infused dance numbers to the stage, leaving all who hear him spellbound in his wake. Benise is a world-renowned guitarist who has brought his unique blend of Spanish guitar and world music to stages worldwide since the early 2000s. His 2022 tour, aptly named the "20th Anniversary Tour," showcases the best of Benise throughout the years by virtue of music and dance.
His passion for the guitar has taken him on an incredible journey from the streets of Omaha to busking in Southern California and finally to the world stage. Known as "The Prince of Spanish Guitar," Benise has been wowing audiences worldwide with his sizzling music and spellbinding dance for over two decades, rocking fans across the globe with his sultry blend of Spanish guitar and world rhythms, winning the hearts of millions of fans worldwide.
The result: a mesmerizing feast of sight and sound from which no audience member will ever want to escape. Benise has truly mastered an international style of music having been influenced by nearly every genre possible, with great depth and passion vibrating underneath.
Growing up on a farm in Nebraska, his devotion to rock music was palpable. That success was just a twinkle in Benise's eye before finally picking up flamenco music in 1994. From there, he met violinist Jim Sitterly, guitarists Gilberto Gonzales and Yussi, bassist Mychal Lomas, drummer Carlos Lopez, and percussionist CG Ryche and formed a band (also) called Benise.
Benise's sound is primarily influenced by flamenco music and incorporates elements spanning Brazilian samba, Cuban salsa, Parisian waltz, African drumming, and more. The magic happens by bringing together musicians from different countries to create a unique sound that melds their cultures through music.
A significant turning point in Benise's career came when PBS approached him to create a show for its "Great Performances'' series. He spent time writing and recording what would become "Nights of Fire!" -- which made its broadcast debut on public television stations nationwide in 2006 and subsequently won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Costumes for a Variety or Music Program.
Since its debut, "Nights of Fire!" has drawn in audiences of all types -- whether or not they have any familiarity with flamenco music. Dazzling lights, dancers and aerial performers make you feel like you're experiencing something transcendent rather than just listening to a concert.
Benise's ability to reproduce sounds from around the world makes him a force of nature. His original style has earned him worldwide recognition, while he continues to push the envelope. Don't miss out on this unique spellbinding performance and see Benise live when he comes to a city near you.
Benise was great the dancers the musitions, and the singer. The varity of the different instruments, singers and dancer made the concert very captivating with never a dole moment. I saw him around 10 years ago playing in front of borders in Santa Barbra I have to say he has come along way in a short time.
Huge energy, outstanding dacers, certainly captured the escence of the spanish culture and the dominace of the spanish guitar. It was great to see the application of the spanish guitar in rithyms like samba, indian music and Cuban salsa. I highly recomend this show to anyone who loves music and its power to move your body, soul and heart. Thanks Benise for such a lovely night in San Francisco. Hope you can come back more often.
Benise's Spanish Guitar show was fabulous! Intimate, artistic, exciting, and passionate - the music was amazing and the dancing and dancers were fantastic. The thing I like about Benise's is that his shows are not all about him - the acts showcase all of his crew's talents: musicians, singers, dancers, and of course his amazi g Flamenco guitar playing. And the venue was the BEST - right in the heart of the San Francisco Marina District, with free parking and a very small and comfortable setting. I highly recommend it!
Wonderful show....great dancing & choreography. Benise's Naouveau Flamenco guitar is wonderful! Great on PBS.....even better in person. A must-see!
The first time I say him was on KQED and wanted to see more so I went to see Nights of Fire. It was amazing!!!! He literally takes you on a journey to wonderful places with beautiful music, costumes, dancing and a feeling of romance. Just awhile back, I was watching KQED again. I went online to see if he would be playing in my area, and low and behold he would be in San Francisco. I called a friend of mine who had never seen Benise before, and next thing you know I had tickets for The Spanish Guitar at the Palace of Fine Arts. I was every bit as awed with this performance as I was with Nights of Fire! I highly recommend seeing this group of performers.
I expected the genuine spanish dinner, but it turned out to be a California fusion of several different flavored fastfood. Its ok, just not my taste.
Benise was so great! The Spanish guitar music is mesmerizing...it gets into your heart and soul. Loved seeing this show in this intimate setting. Thank you Coach House!
His perfomanace is absolutely amazing. If you're into the arts, he's something you need to experience.
This concert was very intimate ~ being held in a smaller venue, and also being 'unplugged', made it so much more personal. Benise even took requests! The flamenco dancers added lots of passion to the performance, and the band members stayed to sign autographs after the show. A very memorable evening!
I originally saw him play outside a bookstore in Santa Barbara, liked what I heard and purchased several CD's. I purchased 6 tickets for our friends and was only expecting what I saw in Santa Barbara. The show we saw on January 30th was absolutely amazing and words could not describe how fantastic the entire 40 man crew was. It was one of the very best shows I have ever seen. Would love to see him again at a concert. Again, the show went way beyond my wildest expectations. We had seats in the first row, which made it just that more exciting. Our friends from Santa Barbara and our other friends who flew down from Idaho, still talk about how great the show was.
Roni Benise plays the guitar so beautifully and his dancers and other band members make his shows fun to watch as he strums his magical fingers across the strings. He has a latin love for the music that he plays so well, and he's definately easy on the eyes. His show is entertaining for both men and women and colorful and clean for the kids to enjoy also. Thank you for coming to Riverside where you first began!
Benise was very strong performance and a great gutiar player. His Girls were very strong and fantastic dancers. The corieagraph was great it flowed very well with Beenise,s music Had a great time.
Once again, a fantastic presentation of music and motion. This was my second time seeing Benise in CA. His dancers are very talented, they had great energy and gave a great performance. Benise himself, was flawless as usual. Love the outfits, song selection and props! Last but not least, what an amazing band! Yussi the rhythm guitarist is as impressive as Benise himself and the violinist Karen Briggs is just awe inspiring. What a truly talented musician.
The dancing and costumes were spectacular. However, the music is what sets Benise apart from the crowd. He and his entourage explode with excitement and soothe with romantic melodies. This is entertainment at its finest!!!!
We have attempted to see him in concert on several prior occasions and we were so happy we made the show. He is an incredible talent with an awesome supporting cast. The show was worth every penny and did not disappoint.
We traveled 300+ miles to see Benise and his amazing musicians and dancers perform at this venue. We had the opportunity to see Benise for New Years Eve 2008 and gained a further appreciation for his heart warming musical talent. We were already fans but seeing him live takes it to a whole other level. We continue to promote his music and performances amongst all of our family and friends. Everyone that we have introduced Benise to has been in awe that they had never heard of him before. We can't wait for the opportunity to see him live again soon. Also, we are looking forward to watcing his upcoming PBS special set to air in March 2010.
This was our first Benise show, but definately not the last! The music was upbeat and the the show was fantastic. It is no wonder that everyone sitting around me has been to numerous shows and even the cruises. If you like Gypsy Kings and Nova Menco, you will LOVE Benise!! And the Fox Theater is a great, intimate venue. Looking forward to more shows there, and more Benise concerts.
Benise's artistry is phenominal. The staging, choreography, costumes, and music were all a feast for the eyes and soul. One becomes totally enraptured and enveloped by the colors, movement, and sound. It was an extraordinary performance!
The show was fantastic. Expert at flamenco guitar. Excellent dancers. Beautiful show. Ron Benise is very passionate for his music. He is also a fantatic person. I have know Ron for about 11 or 12 years. He really love what he does, and he very good with all his fans. He is really genuine person. Everyone should give Ron Benise a listen. I recommend this show for everyone.
Benise and the cast topped themselves with this production. I wasn't sure that any production could be better than "Cuba", but this one was absolutely fantastic. The energy and the costumes, not to mention the fabulous music proves that Benise concerts should not be missed!
