Summer is the time when , at last , we get to see some great Spanish bands and international acts here in Madrid .
Despite Madrid being Spain's capital , the majority of International acts shun Madrid and head for Barcelona instead . I've heard that this is , in a big way , due to the lack of interest and support of Madrid's city council ( Ayuntamiento ) . Not confirmed !
I have read an article about this somewhere but maybe somebody can help me as to why Madrid is so often missed when acts come to Spain/Europe ?
We DO get some big acts .. Rolling Stones I think did play here at the Vicente Calderon stadium ... but Barcelona is usually preferred .
I have noticed a slight improvement in my 2 and a half years here and had the pleasure , last night , of joining 15,000 ecstatic people going wild for the pop diva Kylie Minogue ( Some USA readers may not know her but she's up there with Madonna here in Europe ) . She's Australian . It was a night to remember for sure !
But I thought i'd just mention a few acts confirmed for summer and beyond :
Marc Anthony ( 25 June ) , Juanes ( 26 june ) , Estopa ( 09 October ) , Queen ( 25 October ) , El Barrio ( 5 December ) All at Palacio de Deportes.
Nearby at the football ground in Avila , Hombres G will perform on June 7th .
At the bullring , Plaza de Toros , we have Miguel Bose ( 12 June ) and Pereza ( 13 June ) .
We also have the massive Rock in Rio festival on the 27/28th June and the 4,5,and 6th of July .
www.rockinriomadrid.terra.es which will be featuring Neil Young , Jack Johnson , Alannis Morisette , Manolo Garcia , El Canto del Loco , Carlinhos Brown , Tokio Hotel , Ivete Sangalo , Amy Winehouse , Shakira , Jamiroquai , Sterephonics , The Police , Alejandro Sanz , Estopa , Flamenco All Stars , Bob Dylan , Lenny Kravitz , Franz Ferdinand etc..........
enjoy it if you're here !
Steve