Run for the maracas, get out the cocktail shaker and prepare to be “samba-sized!” SAMBA BAMBA, the wacky, “Sergio Mendes meets the B-52’s” 8-piece, Latin-flavored, retro crazy band is back after a long-ass hiatus to celebrate their 30th anniversary on Wednesday, December 18 beginning at 7:30. In addition to a celebration of Samba Bamba’s “greatest hits” – the band’s original tunes and their spicy twist on a wide assortment of pop, dance and soul covers poured through their musical samba blender – the evening will include a sprinkling of songs of the season.Special opening act! In her Chicago debut, New Jersey/Boston-based singer/songwriter Grace Carlin kicks off the night with an eclectic set featuring an assortment of her whimsical sad girl songs, standards and musical re-imaginings of current pop hits – all with a side of holiday cheer.The evening is dedicated to Kirsten Gustafson, Scott Stevenson, Alejo Poveda, and Tim Mulvenna: Samba Bamba will miss having you physically with us onstage but you’re there in our hearts.
