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Los Gringos Locos

Latin / jazz from Victoria BC
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Los Gringos Locos

since circa 2000
The instrumental acoustic guitar duo, Los Gringos Locos, featuring Al Sabourin and Mike Sampson, are well known to Victoria, having entertained audiences with their unique blend of standards and original compositions since 2000.

They have developed a steady following playing at numerous festivals and events in Victoria and on Vancouver Island. These include: the Victoria International Jazz Festival; the Latin Caribbean Festival; the Classic Boat Festival; the Dragon Boat Races Festival; and the Esquimalt Lantern Festival. Los Gringos Locos have also been featured at the Butchart Gardens, Vista 18 and the Union Club as well as cafes, arts and crafts fairs, local pubs and lounges and numerous private functions. They have been featured on the A Channel TV morning show and have received favourable air play on local radio stations. Their music has been featured on a number of documentary videos.

"As Los Gringos Locos, Mike and Al are consummate musicians. Real music is felt in the bones and the soul and played freely with engagement and expression. They played the music like a conversation between two guitars. It was ever shifting, alternating back and forth, up and down in volume, sometimes neat chordal runs sometimes bell tone single notes. The favorites were interesting and always pleasingly arranged and the original compositions were a delight. Mike and Al are among the best frets men I have ever had the joy to hear!" - Tark Hamilton, Deep Cove Folk Club

Los Gringos Locos have released three CDs to favourable reviews:
“Places We’ve Been”; “Against the Sky” - dedicated to co-founding member Ian Callan; and “Engage.”
Jazz/Blues Folk/Celtic/Latin/World
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Malaga
La Vista
Namaste
Against The Sky
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25
Feb
2023
19:45 22:00
Los Gringos Locos at Mary's Bleue Moon Cafe
Los Gringos Locos will be performing their own unique blend of Latin, jazz, play...
Free
Mary's Bleue Moon
Event can be attended in person
22
Sep
2022
19:00
Mexican Night at the Loghouse Pub
 
Free
Loghouse Pub
Event can be attended in person
21
Apr
2022
19:00 21:00
Los Gringos Locos at Mary's Bleue Moon Cafe
Los Gringos Locos will be sharing their unique blend of originals and standards ...
Free
Mary's Bleue Moon
Event can be attended in person
01
Nov
2021
16:00
Los Gringos Locos
Live music at The Loft!
By Donation
The Loft (Victoria)
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25
Oct
2021
16:00
Los Gringos Locos
Live music at The Loft!
By Donation
The Loft (Victoria)
Event can be attended in person
18
Oct
2021
17:30
Los Gringos Locos
Live music at The Loft!
By Donation
The Loft (Victoria)
Event can be attended in person
11
Oct
2021
16:00
Los Gringos Locos
Live music at The Loft!
By Donation
The Loft (Victoria)
Event can be attended in person
04
Oct
2021
16:00
Los Gringos Locos
Live music at The Loft!
By Donation
The Loft (Victoria)
Event can be attended in person
27
Sep
2021
16:00
Los Gringos Locos
Live music at The Loft!
By Donation
The Loft (Victoria)
Event can be attended in person
14
Mar
2020
19:00 21:00
Los Gringos Locos
The instrumental acoustic guitar duo, Los Gringos Locos, featuring Al Sabourin a...
By Donation
Spiral Cafe
Event can be attended in person
26
Jun
2019
20:00 23:00
Los Gringos Locos
Los Gringos Locos plays Latin/Jazz instrumental guitar. June 25 & 26 dates are ...
Free
Vista 18 in the Chateau Victoria
Event can be attended in person
25
Jun
2019
20:00 23:00
Los Gringos Locos
Los Gringos Locos plays Latin/Jazz instrumental guitar. June 25 & 26 dates are ...
Free
Vista 18 in the Chateau Victoria
Event can be attended in person
18
May
2019
20:00 23:00
Los Gringos Locos
Los Gringos Locos plays Latin/Jazz instrumental guitar. June 25 & 26 dates are ...
Free
Vista 18 in the Chateau Victoria
Event can be attended in person
17
May
2019
Los Gringos Locos
Los Gringos Locos plays Latin/Jazz instrumental guitar. June 25 & 26 dates are ...
Free
Vista 18 in the Chateau Victoria
Event can be attended in person
11
May
2019
11:00 13:00
Oak Bay Spring Nosh: Los Gringos Locos
Hosted by Oak Bay Village
Free
Oak Bay Village
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10
May
2019
18:00 20:00
Los Gringos Locos
Music in the Hillside Mall Food Court
Free
Hillside Mall Food Court
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10
Aug
2018
20:00
Los Gringos Locos
Los Gringos Locos will be playing selections from their 3 cds as well as some st...
Free
Vista 18 in the Chateau Victoria
Event can be attended in person
15
Jun
2018
20:00
Los Gringos Locos at Vista 18: Los Gringos Locos
Come Join Victoria's favourite Latin Jazz and more acoustic guitar duo at the lo...
Free
Vista 18 in the Chateau Victoria
Event can be attended in person
11
Nov
2017
19:30
We are delighted to feature:: Los Gringos Locos
The acoustic guitar duo, Los Gringos Locos, featuring Al Sabourin and Mike Samps...
$5
Caleb Pike House
Event can be attended in person
15
Jul
2017
20:00
Los Gringos Locos
 
Free
Vista 18 in the Chateau Victoria
Event can be attended in person
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Current Lineup

Al Sabourin "Rainshadow Al"
guitar
Mike Sampson
guitar

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