Start the week partying Bomba!

In a previous post we spoke about the Konex experience, but each time we visit we are convinced that this is one of the top attractions for those interested in Buenos Aires culture and night life. If you are visiting Buenos Aires and want a change to the usual night out, you need to go to the party at El Konex, (near to the Abasto Shopping Centre) to see La Bomba de Tiempo perform. La Ciudad Cultural Konex is host to the percussion group every Monday evening no matter what the weather. The performance starts at 20.00 and ends at 22.00, with doors opening at 19.00. Once into El Konex, the first thing that strikes you is the size of the place. There is an industrial sized steel staircase which dominates the middle of the outdoor area and a large wall with some incredible graffiti which adds to the alternative and chic feel of the venue.

La Bomba de Tiempo is made up of seventeen people including the conductor, Santiago Vazquez. The large projector screen concentrates on Santiago’s movements as he conducts the band using over seventy different hand, body and head movements You have to remind yourself that all of the music is improvised and that the musicians are guided only by the various actions by Santiago, determining the beat changes and when the one-off composition will end. The most amazing part of their performance is that not one of the songs they play is pre-rehearsed therefore making every performance unique.

The famous Porteño percussion group plays for about an hour and then they perform with a special guest on stage for another hour. We last visited La Bomba de Tiempo on Monday 24th October 2011. We had the honour to see a performance by bass clarinetist and saxophonist, Martin Pantyrer. Take into account that the act changes every week making each Monday performance the only one of its kind. Click here to read La Bomba de Tiempo’s official Blog (in Spanish) and to see their upcoming shows. As well as the large outdoor area and stage, there is a large covered area with a bar. You have to pay for your drinks at a cash register separate from the bar. Quilmes beer is sold by the litre and it is possible to buy a bottle of wine each costing AR$25.

El Konex and La Bomba de Tiempo concert attracts a great mix of people in Buenos Aires, whether it is the backpacker just stopping by on their travels, business people after a day in the office, students or locals and expats. La Ciudad Cultural Konex is extremely successful in producing an out of the ordinary cultural activity which reflects the diversity and energy of Buenos Aires and Argentina. The atmosphere is incredible and makes for a fantastic and unforgettable night out which is unrivalled and a must do in Buenos Aires. Take a sneak preview at what to expect at one of their concerts!

La Bomba de Tiempo Quick Facts

1. Entry on the door is AR$35 and pre-purchased tickets from Ticketek are AR$30. If you are buying tickets on the door, you should get there early as the queues can become extremely long, stretching round the corner.
2. The show begins punctually at 20h, so if you haven’t bought your ticket, make sure you arrive at least 1h before.
3. The bar gets extremely busy as the night goes on, so you should try and arrive early to the event when the bar is not as busy.
4. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes to La Bomba de Tiempo as you will not be able to stop yourself jumping and dancing to the beat of the drums.
5. As it is getting warmer, all of La Bomba de Tiempo concerts are held in the outdoor area of El Konex however, due to the number of people attending, it can also become very hot so do not wear too many layers!

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