LaMar NYC: a vibrant live music project that channels the soul of Latin American rhythms and Americana traditions, transforming every performance into a high-energy, world-music celebration. With a soundscape that travels across the Iberian Peninsula, the Americas, and beyond, the group invites audiences on an exhilarating musical journey. Led by classical guitarist and singer Nilko Andreas, this explosive New York-based ensemble unites some of the area’s finest award-winning musicians, including Grammy and Latin Grammy recipients. to deliver performances that are both authentic and contemporary blending Latin and Latin-inspired Americana with dazzling virtuosity and electrifying live energy
1 review
Beatriz W.
January 23, 2022I have been going to see Nilko and La Mar perform for years, I simply love these super talented musicians. Have celebrated 2 birthdays with them and my friend booked them for hers. You will dance and sing to a variety of songs from Carlos Vives, Gipsy Kings, Brazilian, latin rock and pop to Sting, Bob Marley and others. They just get the party going!
Hired as: Latin Band, Party Band
LaMar NYC
Thank you for this nice words, all we do is for our audience and we are happy to know that you have enjoyed our Music and our energy, we are looking forward to keep on sharing great moments on the dance floor and love trough Music! Thank you!!!
Price range: $200 and up
Languages: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Gig length: 30 - 300 minutes
Led by Classical guitarist and singer Nilko Andreas this explosive NY-based band unites some of the best musicians in the NY area to bring an authentic nevertheless modern and powerful performance where you can feel Latin-inspired music with the vistuosity and live energy of its musicians!
LaMar NYC is a live music project that draws on the spirit of LatinAmerican rhythms, to perform music with the ability to turn a performance into a full’blown world-music trip of a party, propelling audiences to their feet and taking them on a musical journey that crisscrosses the Iberian peninsula, the Americas and beyond.
Celebrating and honoring the greatest singer songwriters from Latin America in order to preserve their legacy, and Led by classical guitarist and singer Nilko Andreas, this explosive NY-based band unites some of the best musicians in the area to bring an authentic, and powerful performance that conveys the feeling and flavor of Latin-inspired music with the virtuosity of its award-winning performers.
Led by classical guitarist and singer Nilko Andreas, this explosive NY-based band unites some of the best musicians in the area to bring an authentic, and powerful performance that conveys the feeling and flavor of Latin-inspired music with the virtuosity of its award-winning performers. Some of the musical talent that belong to this collective are; Guitar: Eric Kurimski, Sebastian Cruz, Richard Padron. Bass: Matt Geraghty, Juan Gallego. Sax/flute: Alex Terrier, Ze Luis. Drums: Pablo Bencid, Yayo Serka, Lautaro Bustos. Percussion: Samuel Torres, Manuel Carro, Ramiro Scalzi, Felipe Fournier, Violin: Ernesto Villa-Lobos.
LaMar performs regularly throughout NYC and at major events, festivals, and celebrations around the East Coast. LaMar has performed before audiences from 50-2000, at regularly scheduled performances and residences around NYC, to rooms of more than 3,000 people. LaMar has been part of “Fiesta DC”, in Washington D.C. where they performed for more than 5,000 people. Annually, LaMar performs for over 3,000 people at Bryant Park Summer Series concerts in NYC. The band is also a regular guest in Bethel NY at a concert inspired by the Woodstock spirit, as well as in Nantucket Island, as part of a collaboration with Cisco brewery.
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LaMar NYC es un proyecto de música en vivo que interpreta temas originales y populares, inspirados en el espíritu de la Rumba Española, el Flamenco, el ritmo del Son Cubano, el poder de los sonidos de Brasil y el magnetismo irresistible de la música Colombiana, entre una gran variedad de sonidos del mundo. El conjunto tiene el poder de transformar una presentación en una fiesta de viaje a través de la música internacional, levantando a la audiencia de sus asientos y transportándola en un recorrido musical a través de la península Ibérica, las Américas y más allá. Bajo la dirección del guitarrista clásico y cantante Nilko Andreas, esta banda explosiva basada en la ciudad de Nueva York, une a algunos de los mejores músicos en el área en presentaciones auténticas y poderosas que combinan el sabor de la música latina con el virtuosismo de sus premiados intérpretes.
El talento musical que integra este colectivo es: Guitarras: Eric Kurimski, Sebastian Cruz, Richard Padron. Bajos: Matt Geraghty, Juan Gallego. Saxofón/flauta: Alex Terrier, Ze luis. Batería: Pablo Bencid, Yayo Serka, Lautaro Bustos. Percusión: Samuel Torres, Manuel Carro, Ramiro Scalzi, Felipe Fournier, Violín: Ernesto Villa-lobos. LaMar se presenta regularmente a lo largo y ancho de Nueva York en grandes eventos, festivales y celebraciones de la costa Este. LaMar se ha presentado frente a audiencias de 50 a 200 personas, en eventos regulares y residencias en NYC, en aforos de más de 1,000 personas. LaMar ha sido parte de “Fiesta DC”, en Washington D.C. donde dieron un concierto para más de 5,000 personas. También participan anualmente en la serie de conciertos de verano de Bryant park (Bryant Park Summer Series) en Nueva York ante 3,000 personas. La banda es un invitado regular en Bethel NY, en un concierto inspirado por el espíritu del legendario festival de Woodstock y también en la isla de Nantucket, como parte de una colaboración con la cervecería Cisco.
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Wednesday
Personal Occasion
7:30pm - 8:30pm
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Englishtown, NJ
LaMar NYC draws inspiration from a rich tapestry of musical legends and genres—from the timeless sounds of Buena Vista Social Club and iconic Cuban artists, to Brazilian greats like Sérgio Mendes, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, and Tom Jobim. The band also channels the spirit of Americana through figures like Bob Dylan and Dolly Parton, while embracing contemporary influences such as Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Ed Sheeran, Bad Bunny, and the Gypsy Kings. Their sound is further elevated by the improvisational depth of John Coltrane and the flamenco brilliance of Paco de Lucía, creating a genre-blending experience that is both soulful and electrifying.
LaMar NYC performs in a variety of languages—including English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Italian—offering audiences a truly global musical experience.
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