Popular Delaware band “Diego Paulo” made its first-ever New York debut March 2 at the Union Square Ballroom. Performing a mix of Latin and American inspired numbers, the five-member group played as part of a benefit for VH1’s “Save the Music Foundation.”
Sabrina Chapman, public relations coordinator for the event, called it a “success” and said it drew fans from the Northeast. Among them was a busload of about 30 fans and friends from Newark, Delaware, Diego Paulo’s hometown.
Steve Gray, one of those on the bus, said Diego Paulo “was really fun to listen to and go see. They’re as much for the audience as they are for themselves.” That seemed true, as the audience, which at times grew to more than 100 during the 9 p.m. to midnight event, grouped before the stage, dancing and swaying along with the band, some swinging hula hoops around their hips and others blowing bubbles.
At times touching deep notes and singing ballads, Diego Paulo lead singer Katie Dill reminded me of Amy Winehouse. Other times, the makeup of the band, with a woman as front person singing Latin inspired songs seemed reminiscent of the popular Northwest group, Pink Martini. Afterwards, Gray said the group was going with the band to an after-party. The out-of-town fans who rode the bus didn’t expect to get back on it until the wee hours of the morning.
For more information on Diego Paulo, see:
http://www.udreview.com/mosaic/local-band-diego-paulo-blends-musical-flavors-from-around-the-world-1.1159638
To listen to Diego Paulo songs and hear the band talk about the March 2 VH1 event, go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eddMJPYLwvw&feature=related
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