Quite amateur performance. It seemed like some of the music was prerecorded or the main misician was not really playing the guitar. The music over speakers presents instruments that are not part of the band and also sounds prerecorded. One plus is The Violinist was amazing.

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International Concerts
- 2025-07-19Saturday 07:30 p.m.Boise, ID, USKnitting Factory - BoiseBENISE 25 Years of Passion!On partner site
- 2025-07-25Friday 07:30 p.m.Skokie, IL, USGeorge Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore CenterBenise
- 2025-09-07Sunday 07:00 p.m.San Juan Capistrano, CA, USThe Coach HouseBenise - 25 Years of PassionOn partner site
Venue
- 2025-09-13Saturday 06:30 p.m.Riverside, CA, USFox Performing Arts CenterBenise - 25 Years of Passion!
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- 2025-09-19Friday 07:30 p.m.Monterey, CA, USGolden State TheatreBenise
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Golden State Theatre
- 2025-09-26Friday 07:30 p.m.St Petersburg, FL, USDuke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey TheaterBenise - 25 Years of Passion!
- 2025-10-11Saturday 07:30 p.m.Thousand Oaks, CA, USFred Kavli Theatre- B of A Performing Arts Center,Thousand OaksBENISE: 25 Years of Passion!
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 Ldan on 2010-11-22The Chicago Theatre - ChicagoRating: 2 out of 5