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group assembled former members of EWF into a model of the original rhythm section driven group, organised around the all important guitar work of McKay. Over the years the LA Allstars, and later the “AL McKay´s Earth Wind & Fire Experience”, have featured a who’s who of the most influential musicians in R&B and funk. These have included many of the original members of the late 70s/early 80s vintage EWF. More information about the 30th July concert from www.heatwavepromotions.com.


There are still a few more great nights of Jazz and Blues to be had at the San Javier Jazz Festival for you to enjoy. Friday 28th July - Jorge Pardo Especial Jazz San Javier 20 Aniversario, featuring: Niño Josele, Tomasito and Albert Sanz, plus Houston Person All Star Sextet featuring: Dena Derose, Jim Rotondi & Kevin Mahogany. Saturday 29th July - Toni Lynn Washington and Luca Giordano Band. Special Guest: Sax Gordon plus the Barcelona Big Blues Band with guests Dani Nel.Lo Y Ray Gelato and finishing on Sunday 30th July with the superb: Michel Legrand.


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and women, each comparsa has several hundred members. More information at: http://www.morosycristianoselche.com/programa-fiestas.


There is no doubt that August is one of the best and most entertaining months for you to be in Spain. With a myriad of fiestas Spain lined up for you during this month, fun and enjoyment is guaranteed during your stay for the month of August. Almost all of the major cities in Spain host some kind of festival, feria or fair so wherever you plan to stay in Spain, you won’t be far from one or more of them to enjoy. Not too far away, if you want to make a weekend out of it and take a change of clothing with you, there’s La Tomatina, the Tomato festival on 30th August.


Buñol in Valencia is home to the La Tomatina, the famous battle of the tomatoes. Tons of ripe tomatoes are thrown by locals, historically from warring towns and villages – followed by music and dancing. Each year the party gets bigger and better and is celebrated on the last Wednesday of August. Many thousands of people now make their way from all over Spain and abroad to battle it out. Around one hundred tons of ripe tomatoes are used in this unique street festival. Buñol’s normal population is around 9.000 inhabitants, this increases to around 60,000 during festival time. However there is a limit to the number of places available for the actual tomato throwing spectacle so if you are thinking of participating make sure you book early. You can buy and exchange tickets at http://latomatina.info. The world’s largest food fight will cost you 10€ to get a red face in the most fun way possible.


We try to ensure that all information on forthcoming events is correct. We advise you to check any information as there are sometimes last minute changes or cancellations which are out of our control.


It’s Moors & Christians time of the year and at the end of July you will discover festivities in Albatera, Guardamar, Novelda and Villajoyosa. Moving into August, the event in Elche is one of the largest and most colourful in the region and there are other special celebrations as this is their 40th anniversary. The festivities known as Fiesta de Moros y Cristianos came into being as a commemoration of the period of Islamic domination of most of the Iberian Peninsula and the series of battles that took place between Muslims and Christians. The festival takes place from 7th August through to 11th August and is the first event that honours Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (Our Lady of the Assumption), patron saint of the city. The event, which attracts big crowds, commemorates the Christian re-conquest of the city and is made of 12 large teams known as comparsas. Six belong to the Moro (Moorish) side while the other six represent the Christian battalions. Open to both men


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