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The live music on the island of Tenerife offers to music lovers and performers a scene that is distinct and found no where else throughout Europe.  Many of the bars and the luxury hotels Tenerife visitors spend their nights in will have live music scheduled every day of the week.  Many of the live performers of the cabaret shows are extremely talented and are becoming more popular shows for the locals, as well as those traveling.  Many well known artists perform on the island such as HollieBourne , Eddie Hastings and Charlie Hodge.  Many local performers make a living singing the covers of these artists, with Neil Diamond a favorite of many musicians on the island.

Many of the bars on the south side of the island, present performers who sing along to pre-recorded tracks, and although they have quite a following many musicians and those who love and appreciated live singers accompanied by live musicians the northern side of the island offers much more.  A few full rock bands though, have been playing out in the south recently, such as Soundchaser.  Few of the band perform their own tunes though, most are cover bands playing the popular hits of rockers such as Dire Straits, AC/DC and Santana.  A wider variety of clubs have been opening recently that offer everything from reggae music to funk and jazz.  One of the better clubs in the southern part of the island is Las Galletas, which does hire only live bands and is a great place to have some food, watch the sunset and listen to the music.  Another popular spot isVai Moana , which not only has a stage, but houses a variety of artworks, murals on the walls and a large aquarium.  This is such a great venue that many of the northern bands will travel south in order to perform here.

As stated, the northern side of the island is the best place to be for jam sessions and live shows.  Many festivals happen in this area as well, such as the Tenerife Wind Festival.  In its 7th year, this festival occurs every July and has a line-up that includes more than fifty bands and artists.  Along with the performances, there are many classes and seminars offered, as well as the promotion of the protection of theenvironment and ecological issues.  One of the larger venues that schedules the more famous international acts is the Tenerife Auditorium.  Past shows include Van Morrison, Jethro Tull and Chick Corea.  In all, Tenerife offers a diverse selection of styles and shows and is a wonderful vacation spot for music lovers throughout the world.

The East River is one of the locations in the city of New York that is steeped in history, and one of the places that is most loved by the residents along the banks of the river.  Much of the development of New York has been along this river.  Much of the city owes part of their existence to area, from the New York boutique hotel, to the hot dog stands on the corners.  Previously the Native American Tribe, the Nechtanc, made this river their home.  The Dutch began arriving to the island in the late 1600′s.  Once the neighborhood was further colonized by the European immigrants, trade ports were built along the river to ensure a viable means to promote trade with Europe and with the West Indies.  In the first part of the 19th Century the industry of shipbuilding was booming.  Many travelers and sailors were filling the area, and the waterfront developed into a bustling market center.

By the end of the 19th Century, in less than one hundred years, other industries dotted the shores.  There were yards for the railroads, power and electric stations, factories producing glass, and slaughter houses.  Many tenement buildings were built and the area had a vibrant life.  It was during this time that the city park was built.  Throughout the years, the East River Park has seen good times and bad, but was always in the process of being renovated.  Playgrounds were built in 1994, as well as up-grades on the basketball courts and baseball fields.  And then the city added to the park further by the 1996 construction of the comfort station…which is the term used for public bathroom facilities.  This was celebrated, as is everything in this city, in grand style, with the First Flush Ceremony.  Park lights were added to the baseball field in 2000, and by 2001 a bike path was laid that winds through the park and along the river.  Many now enjoy this park and it has become a popular spot for recreational activities and outdoor performances of music and theater.