Last night I woke up thinking about a piece of music I used to love when Media Luna played it: Gypsy Flame. My first instinct was to look on my website, VallartaSounds.com. I was sure I must have mentioned it somewhere in my writings about the group—but alas, I never wrote down the name of that song.
I do remember exactly where I first heard it: sitting at Babel Bar on the Isla Cuale in Puerto Vallarta. When they finished the piece, I asked Luis Badillo, “What’s the name of that song?” He said Gypsy Flame and told me it was composed by Armik, an Armenian-American musician originally from Iran.
Curious, I looked him up online and listened to Armik’s solo recording. It’s lovely—beautiful in its own right—but I still prefer the way Media Luna played it. There was something about their energy, that unmistakable spark they brought to everything.
One of my small passions is “figuring out” music. When I hear something I like, I immediately reach for Shazam to find out who’s performing it and what it’s called. Sometimes I recognize the tune, only to discover it’s a revival of an older piece now covered by a new artist. I’m always delighted to learn what fresh music is out there beyond my usual listening world.
Speaking of Media Luna—you may be wondering where they are this season. A couple of years ago, each of the founding members, Caleb and Jair, decided to spend more time with family in Hidalgo, and they’ve been performing frequently in San Miguel de Allende at Paprika and other venues. We can still expect to see them on special occasions when they visit Vallarta. They miss their fans here and certainly haven’t forgotten us. I’ll keep you informed.
In the meantime, if you’re in the mood for a little adventure, consider a trip to San Miguel de Allende. It’s a beautiful town, and at Paprika—the dinner-club venue where Media Luna got their start—they’re putting together wonderful shows with old friends: the Rentería brothers, Luis Badillo, and the spectacular voice of Sulvey Rosales. Follow Media Luna on Instagram (medialunamusic) to see their upcoming shows, or keep an eye on this site for updates about their next visit to Puerto Vallarta.
Last night I woke up thinking about a piece of music I used to love when Media Luna played it: Gypsy Flame. My first instinct was to look on my website, VallartaSounds.com. I was sure I must have mentioned it somewhere in my writings about the group—but alas, I never wrote down the name of that song.
I do remember exactly where I first heard it: sitting at Babel Bar on the Isla Cuale in Puerto Vallarta. When they finished the piece, I asked Luis Badillo, “What’s the name of that song?” He said Gypsy Flame and told me it was composed by Armik, an Armenian-American musician originally from Iran.
Curious, I looked him up online and listened to Armik’s solo recording. It’s lovely—beautiful in its own right—but I still prefer the way Media Luna played it. There was something about their energy, that unmistakable spark they brought to everything.
One of my small passions is “figuring out” music. When I hear something I like, I immediately reach for Shazam to find out who’s performing it and what it’s called. Sometimes I recognize the tune, only to discover it’s a revival of an older piece now covered by a new artist. I’m always delighted to learn what fresh music is out there beyond my usual listening world.
Speaking of Media Luna—you may be wondering where they are this season. A couple of years ago, each of the founding members, Caleb and Jair, decided to spend more time with family in Hidalgo, and they’ve been performing frequently in San Miguel de Allende at Paprika and other venues. We can still expect to see them on special occasions when they visit Vallarta. They miss their fans here and certainly haven’t forgotten us. I’ll keep you informed.
In the meantime, if you’re in the mood for a little adventure, consider a trip to San Miguel de Allende. It’s a beautiful town, and at Paprika—the dinner-club venue where Media Luna got their start—they’re putting together wonderful shows with old friends: the Rentería brothers, Luis Badillo, and the spectacular voice of Sulvey Rosales. Follow Media Luna on Instagram (medialunamusic) to see their upcoming shows, or keep an eye on this site for updates about their next visit to Puerto Vallarta.