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Posted: **Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:30 pm**

Hi all,

Its been a crazy last few weeks with me...
Rehearsals galore, gigs at festivals, clubs, tv appearances and more.
Mid to late Sept is the beggining of peak gig season here, as it starts to warm up through spring and summer. Ive fortunately been blessed with alot of work.

At one point was doing 4 rehearsals in 1 day and 2/3 gigs a day! Exhausted!!!

In the following posts, I will upload some pics taken from most the gigs, unfortunately I couldnt get anyone to get pics from the live performance on national tv, nor the seminar/lecture and performance I gave on afro cuban percussion at Sydney University (see drummers diary thread for more details on these!)

Below are pics from the Spanish/Latin Quarter Festival held in the spanish quarter main street. Pics also from the Darling Harbour FIESTA Latin Festival, others from nightclub gigs with my new band Ive just joined and been appointed as percussion director and co-director of the band (salsa dura style band)
I'll post more pics up as I receive them in email,

so enough talk! Here come the pics... Lots to come....

My girlfriend, lead vocals of a 7-8 piece salsa band. Here Im on congas (not seen in pic) taken @ Latin Quarter Spanish festival (in conjunction with the Sydney Festival)

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Posted: **Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:32 pm**

another shot, same band/gig, me on congas...
I dont normally play with this band, Im filling in - the guy up front on guiro is Laurent, he normally plays congas, here he is up front on backing and lead vocals.

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Posted: **Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:34 pm**

Kinda blurry, but I like this pic... My girlfriend Francisca and I.

Edited By ABAKUA on 1161013014

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Posted: **Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:35 pm**

same gig, another shot from side of stage, myself on congas and my homeboy Gary on Timbal.

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Posted: **Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:37 pm**

This is the main stage called 'The Aquashell' during the festivals at Darling Harbour.
It floats on the water.

Here, just arriving for sound check at 11am...

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Posted: **Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:38 pm**

a shot from stage during sound check early on...

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Posted: **Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:39 pm**

This year, the festival provided 3 LP Patato congas for this stage. (every year back line is supplied)

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Posted: **Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:40 pm**

Adrian warming up...

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Posted: **Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:43 pm**

next 2 shots are taken from behind the back of the stage, looking out to the other side of the harbour...

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Posted: **Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:43 pm**

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Posted: **Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:44 pm**

Nikky (my girlfriends sister) and my girlfriend Francisca arrive for sound check...

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Posted: **Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:45 pm**

Gary on timbal.. soundcheck.

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Posted: **Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:46 pm**

couldnt locate the stands in time to set them up before the gig, so played sitting down...

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Posted: **Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:48 pm**

taken during a 6/8 section arrangement...

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Posted: **Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:50 pm**

another shot with myself and Gary

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Some pics from recent gigs - Busy start to peak season!