Alternative music at Feria 2015

This year’s Nerja Feria (October 8th to 12th) will see an area for various concerts of ‘alternative’ music, from reggae to metal-flamenco and everything in between.

Plaza Tutti Frutti could be about to change

Decree 78/2002 of February 26th approved by the Junta de Andalucía relates to Public Entertainment and prohibits any bars or pubs with a music licence from having a terrace.

Antonio Morales has died aged 70 years

The musician Antonio Morales, known as ‘Junior’, was found dead on Tuesday at his home in Torrelodones, Madrid. He was 70 years old.

Music returns to the Nerja Caves

After an absence of over twenty years, ambient music has returned to the Nerja Caves, with selected pieces of classical music now being played as you wander through the caverns.

A glimmer of hope…

It was somewhat strange, and a sad indictment in many ways, to see the almost permanent presence of a police car on the Balcón de Europa throughout the summer period, presumably mainly to ensure that no unauthorised buskers or artists dared entertain the locals and visitors.

Early introduction to music

A number of music and music and movement teachers in Nerja, under the direction of Fernando J. Laguna from the Municipal School of Music, have been giving a series of one hour concerts and talks at local schools for pupils aged between three and five years.

Music and shopping…

The duo ‘Gasoline’ are playing at the Boatyard Bar on El Playazo beach tonight from 20:30 (ish) and the ‘Flying Dolphins’ are at Cochran’s Bar from about 23:00. Tomorrow, Saturday, is the final day of the party and novelty shop ‘Celebrations’ in calle Jaén, so probably plenty of last minute bargains to be had. And don’t forget the ceramics shop on …

Noche de San Juan and music…

It is the Noche de San Juan, camping on the beaches with plenty of tents on El Playazo beach already. There is music on Burriana beach: Alalba performing at around 22:00 and a night of music at Rincon del Sol with Skazzyjazz and DJ Miles Hi to name but two. At El Playazo beach, Not to Fall are playing at …