Photos of Lilan Sur Expres at La Fabrica

When I first met the band Lilan Sur Expres at 990 Arte Club I knew I’d be seeing more of them.  In total I heard this Argentinian sextet play three live sets.  I videotaped two of the performances and also recorded at salas (rehearsals), a prueba sonido (soundcheck), and during a live radio interview at the University of Cordoba.

I saw working band Lilan Sur Expres three times over a ten day stretch in Cordoba Argentina 

The members of Lilan Sur Expres invited me into their musical mundo for 10 days between May 5^th-May 14^th 2012.  By the end of it all I think I became part of the band.  I can’t play an instrument so I’m not literally part of the group.  But Lilan Sur Expres accepts all artists into their troupe of performers.

Lilan, Sasha, and Edu jammed at La Fabrica in Cordoba on May 12th.

Over a span of 10 days in Cordoba, Argentina I had 10 encounters with members of Lilan Sur Expres, Los Harapos, and all of their diverse and wonderful supporters.  Interacting with the bands at music venues and at Lilan’s house gave me perspective for the work that goes into crafting songs and building a successful stage act.

Fernando celebrated his birthday on stage with his brothers from Lilan Sur Expres.

June’s first Photo Friday features pictures taken during Lilan Sur Expres’ live set at La Fabrica on Saturday May 12^th 2012.  It was my 9^th encounter with the band and the final time I saw them play a live set.  I look forward to seeing them play again soon.  Thanks to Bella Bel for recording a song on video so I could snap these photographs.

Jere manned the bongos and we later passed around a drink called fernet and cola.

Mark Murature manufactures rhythm on his bass guitar during live sets in Argentina.

Check out live bands when you travel to South America.

Jere, Fernando, Edu, and Sasha help give Lilan Sur Expres a percussive drive with an array of instruments to pound.

Sasha plays soulful solos on his keyboard.

Lilan Sur Expres and their managers know how to promote live shows.

I had an amazing time meeting the band and enjoyed my 10 days aboard the Lilan Sur Expres.