For the First Time Ever, the 'Brook Welcomes Santana!

GILFORD — Never before seen on the Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion stage, the 'Brook is happy to welcome the legend himself, Carlos Santana on Wednesday, July 18. Tickets are still available and range from $35.25-$95.25. To order, call (603) 293-4700 or log on to www.meadowbrook.net.

They don't come more legendary than Santana, who's been captivating audiences for decades with his unique sound that seems to blur the lines between jazz and blues. The son of a mariachi violinist, young Carlos was playing the violin by age five and strumming a guitar shortly thereafter. In 1965, after talking his way into shows, Carlos formed the Santana Blues Band in 1966. The band's heady concoction of West Coast soul, Latin percussion, groovy organ, and Carlos' stratospheric lead guitar was an immediate sensation and by 1967, they were known simply as Santana. When their debut album, Evil Ways, was discovered by Top 40 radio in early 1970, the album jumped to #4 on its way to double-platinum and the #150 spot on Rolling Stone magazine's 500 Greatest Albums list.

The debut's success was eclipsed at the end of 1970 when "Oye Como Va" and "Black Magic Woman" sent Abraxas to #1 for 6 weeks; the Grammy Hall Of Fame album has sold more than 5 million copies to date in the U.S. alone.

This year marks the fifth year of the Greenerpalooza concert and Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion's opportunity to educate and raise awareness of "greener" efforts within New Hampshire's business environment. Helping to lead the charge in greener living are the returning title sponsors; PSNH and the New Hampshire Division of Economic Development. The highlight of Greenerpalooza is the eco-village in the midway, where over a dozen green businesses and agencies can display products and services that will help you take one step closer to a more sustainable lifestyle.