The music was great as well as the costumes. my favorite part of the performance was that he made sure to interact with the crowd.

Concerts4 Results
- Current location
No more results on this page
About
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.
Setlists
- 1.Kashmir (Led Zeppelin cover)
- 2.Hotel California (Eagles cover)
- 3.Thunderstruck (AC/DC cover)
- 4.I Will Always Love U (Bodhi's Song)
- 5.Bamboléo (Gipsy Kings cover)
- by Anonymous on 10/27/09Ruth Eckerd Hall - ClearwaterRating: 5 out of 5
Benise was amazing
by ELVIS714 on 10/26/09Times Union Ctr Perf Arts Moran Theater - JacksonvilleRating: 5 out of 5I though the show was wonderful I will go again if and when he comes back
Benise was wonderful
by Latinacaliente on 10/25/09Times Union Ctr Perf Arts Moran Theater - JacksonvilleRating: 5 out of 5It was a great show, this is the first time we have seen him live, we loved it!! He was very friendly, we got to meet him after the show.
- by Anonymous on 10/25/09Times Union Ctr Perf Arts Moran Theater - JacksonvilleRating: 5 out of 5
Great show. Could have done without the drum solo and the walking through the audience sequences. Dancers were excellent and costumes were fantastic.
Benise
by Ticonico on 10/25/09Times Union Ctr Perf Arts Moran Theater - JacksonvilleRating: 4 out of 5Fabulous! Very enjoyable show. All of the musicians were excellent. The dancers were so athletic and gorgeous.
Very Good show.
by kdl2584 on 10/25/09Times Union Ctr Perf Arts Moran Theater - JacksonvilleRating: 5 out of 5I love Spanish guitar but Benise isn't just a solo boring act. It's actually upbeat, has dancers, a violinist, drummer, rhythm guitarist and bassist and they all get their own time to shine and do an outstanding job at it. Its a good event for the whole family. Plus he attempts to blend several different cultures music into his. I'm just personally embarassed that he wasn't sold out and that hardly no one knew that he was coming to Jacksonville because he was never really promoted. So I hope he will come back sometime.
Benise
by Reallysumthin on 10/25/09Times Union Ctr Perf Arts Moran Theater - JacksonvilleRating: 4 out of 5This was the third time Benise has come to my town, and the third time I have attended the show. The music and dancers were awesome as usual, but one thing did disappoint me just a little bit. It seems that every year the shows are being scaled down. This time there were half the musicians and dancers that were part of the show the first time I saw them; even so, the show was still very enjoyable!! All of the shows cast of musicians and dancers truly seem to enjoy what they are doing and they gel very well together. If you get the chance to go, I promise you won't be disappointed!!