The first Sofarsounds event in Spain was held in Madrid last June. Enrico and Beatriz lend us their unique apartment in the center of the Spanish capital. An original decoration and a packed place welcomed Songs From a Room on this June evening.

The night started with the amazing band Eladio Y Los Seres Queridos and an acoustic set with two musicians set off the intimiate mood of the rest of the evening. Eladio Y Los Seres Queridos have been touring around Spain for a while, but that didn’t stop them from showing us how talented they are. They are a natural, the kind of band that lets flow their magic and it turns out to be a set of beautiful melodies and meaningful lyrics that catch you from the very first note.

Next were Dead Capo, a band with a double bass and a saxophone that lead to a mix of sounds hard to describe. At first, jazz is the first style that comes to your mind, but there are also bits of swing and even rockabilly. They've been around for more than a decade, and are regulars to all types of music festivals. For more about Dead Capo, click here.

The following band after a little break was Ginferno, the most eclectic and crazy one for sure. Loud music with rhythms that made you wanto to stand up and start dancing all night. The band has been together for 14 years and are regulars in Madrid's independent music scene. Their energy and charisma are evident, an authentic riot.

The evening came to an end with Sala, band that has played three Sofar nights in three different cities: París, Madrid and London. We finished as we started, with a two piece acoustic set. Sala’s songs have that funny touch that leaves you in a great mood, singing both in Spanish and English. That was necessary, after a Little incident with some angry neighbors and a short visit from the police. Here's a video of their performance of their song "Oh Vivianne".

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It was, without a doubt, a very eventful evening. The first of many, I hope.

by silargu