Open Air Music Festival

They might have misspelt the name of the venue but that was the only mistake they made.

The car park at the Pedrera has been transformed into an outdoor entertainment area complete with stage, lighting, dance floor, bar, BBQ and servery. They've even installed toilets.

Last night was the grand opening by Ciro and Asha who now run the Albergue. Ciro was in charge of the food which meant ample quantities and excellent quality. Gary from the Pantry in Jacarilla apparently organised the music and Asha played the hostess making sure that everything ran smoothly.

By 7:30 the place was filled with people from Villas Andrea (we Brits like to arrive early to make sure we get a good table). The first act to entertain us was an English cabaret singer. He was perfect for the British audience that he sang to.

When he finished at 9:00pm we all descended on the buffet.

The next act was a trio who apparently had recently formed to play in Spain. It is fair to say that they were better musicians than singers. They worked hard though and the audience warmed to them.

Between 9pm and 10 o clock, Spanish people from the village started arriving. The barbecue was ready which meant plenty more food for everyone.

The final act was an excellent Spanish trio. They filled the floor for over two hours with their rhumbas, salsas and pasadobles. It was fun to watch British and Spanish people dancing together in the special routines that accompany some of the tunes.

The Open Air Music Festival integrated people from the estate and the town with a great party atmosphere. Six hours of entertainment and a buffet for 5€ was excellent value for money. We look forward to many more fantastic nights up at the Pedrera. Many thanks to Ciro and Asha, you were brilliant.