We’re proud to have Grammy-winning Pacific Mambo Orchestra step in at the last minute to kick off the 2014 YBG Festival season. Taking its style from the classic Latin orchestras of the 1940s, PMO brings together four trumpets, four trombones, five saxophones, piano, bass, timbales, congas, and bongos, to perform classic Latin big band mambo from Machito, Tito Puente, and Tito Rodriguez, as well as original compositions.

For more about the Pacific Mambo Orchestra, visit www.pacificmambo.com

We apologize to fans looking forward to a performance of Eddie Palmieri. Due to a family emergency, Eddie Palmieri’s original appearance on this date has been canceled. Our hearts go out to Eddie upon receiving this message:

I sincerely apologize for my absence at the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival performance on Sunday, May 4th. At this time it is necessary for me to be by the side of my wife of 59 years as she is in critical condition. My lovely wife Iraida has been suffering from a rare form of cancer for some six months. I send my deepest regards to all of my fans and ask that you keep us in your prayers.
—Eddie Palmieri