Sapo: Live at the Avalon...Ritmo Del Corazon (The Reunion Show)

In 1974, the Latin Rock band Sapo released their only album.
A self-titled effort showcasing funk, rock, and brown-eyed soul behind Latin rhythms, Sapo were set to carry the torch of Latin Rockers deeper into the 70s.
Unfortunately, it was not meant to be.
However, for one night the band would reunite and re-visit their past, putting on a blistering set, highlighting tunes from that very album.
This is the show in its entirety, as it does come requested from time to time.
Enjoy some history and play it loud!
Dir. Note: This shoot was very impromptu, and I dig it for a number of reasons. I took some creative liberties, but it was cut in homage to a 1972 documentary entitled “Our Latin Thing”.
It was cool to see all of these musicians bunched up real tight in a sweaty club, and the cameras barely having room to film anything.
It was a challenge, but a lot of fun.

[@TheSmalltownclown]

I'm a black 42 yr old southern from Monticello Florida. This group's album lines up with ANY CHICANO FUNK album. These dudes were BAD ASSSSSSS!!!!!

[@HerbertEduardoFernandezTamayo]

Great musicians, great band, I never heard about SAPO until this video, my parents never told me about them but definitively a great band, no doubts this was the best season for latino rock bands from San Francisco: Jorge and Carlos Santana, Richard Bean, Raul Rekow, Tony Menjivar, Leo Rosales, Chepito Areas and many many other ones

[@ricardojara4480]

I'M STILL BUMPIN , MALO, EL CHICANO, SANTANA, SAPO, AZTECA! TIERRA .....GREAT MUSIC NEVER FADES IT' JUST KEEP'S GETTING BETTER!

[@chavaportillo7277]

THATS WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT” ORALE RAZA 💪🏼!!!!

[@petracisneros7422]

Music like this is what makes the world go round!!!

[@repunzal88]

RIP Jose Simon. Great caring and passionate guy. Did a lot of work with us at the United Farmworkers Union In San Joaquin County with Daniel Valdez and Little Joe and La Familia back in the day. Always supportive and tireless. Kept everyone’s spirit up with his sense of humor even during the difficult times. Loved him!

[@carolinasanchez5489]

He estado alli, y siento que el saber que ellos estuvieron en ese bonito lugar me hace encantarme más Avalon Catalina Island

[@tucsonairbrush3233]

Horn section Bright, Blasting, and Tight!

[@rudyzepeda9847]

I saw Sapo at the Wiskey A Go Go Hollywood June 22, 1974. The entire original legendary band members were all performing and Richard Bean was lead singer playing the Timbales. I could not believe what a bad ass timbale player Richard Bean was that night. This band is awesome.

[@dadduorp]

Yeah, I was there, too! Great show! All I remember was Rekow just KILLIN' it on congas and Kincaid Miller's smokin' keyboard work!

[@ritamusto4726]

Don't let Great Music die, let it be our only contagion now and foreverafter.

[@lmnopotay7433]

Raul RIP.

[@jerryferko8309]

ouitstanding ....thanks daniel ........sang thios

[@jerryferko8309]

ooops .....sang this song .........easter break ....lauderdale fla. 1972 ....seems like all day ...everyday ....thanks again daniel

[@Travsonic]

Man! This brings back memories recording this in 2008. Thanks so much for posting the full concert. I am listening to it like it's brand new!

[@1969gutierrez]

Mírame estos Bilando con Sapo ❤🎵🎶

[@jmcapetillo9455]

Love the focus on the hands playing their instruments...

[@mariomulato]

Great band of the San Francisco Latin Boom in the 70's - 80's. All great but the Guitar Player stands out. He's great.

[@arthurzavala6069]

This music never gets old, forever young.

[@Woolybullygooniesonny]

The entire band is extremely well puttogether and talented INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE

[@lettybrenes7]

Awesome 👏 👏👏I always love ❤️ your beautiful 🤩 music 🎼 🎼🎼😎 Congratulations Guys 😎

[@ricardojara4480]

SHOUT OUT, RESPECT TO JORGE SANTANA, QUE DESCANSA EN PAZ REZANDO PARA EL Y SU FAMILIA

[@davidcastelli7893]

They all just got better and better RIP to those lost. Raul Rekow , love you man

[@rodrigodiaz371]

E S P E C T A C U L A R - Sapo. 🐸🎸

[@Squirrelconga]

This is absolutely 💯 incredible! 👑! ...can't believe that I haven't seen this. Shot 📽️ very well! Thanks🙏 4 sharing! Liked n'Subscribed ✅

[@Woolybullygooniesonny]

Thanks for uploading this what a gem best performance in the whole world bean rekow. These are the finest musickans ever to grace this planet 💯💯💯👑👑👑

[@Woolybullygooniesonny]

Love the rapport bet bean and rekow. Amazing best band ever

[@Woolybullygooniesonny]

Mr bean is such a showman those facial expressions the hair the clothes the way he sings w his eyes closed and all 👏👏👏👏 and rekow is amazing that killer smile and suave unique conga playing onpy his zest energy can convey

[@Woolybullygooniesonny]

Ultimate showman 👏👏👏👏💯💯💯💯💯

[@sergeantlopez1]

Thanks so much for sharing this. In my opinion, Sapo didn't get the recognition that it deserved. I caught them shortly after this show at the Little Fox in RWC. Nice to know that they're still performing.

[@carlosaliaga9718]

VIVA SAPO.....

[@shovelhead56]

Thank You for sharing this video! Love that groove🤙

[@georgecastro181]

I thank Raul Rico who is no longer with us for letting me know this great event was going to take place! I will never forget… May 23, 2008!👏👏👏

[@OscarGarcia-wp5cn]

Súper ver al legendario Sapo. Gracias por compartir!

[@TheMacasso]

met Jose Simon at the VOICES show---- JOSE SIMON---RIP Jose---

[@vertfinn2790]

This this available on dvd anywhere? Raul was my uncle and this footage is amazing and something I always want to cherish.

[@ElizaMarca2023]

Claro si Raúl Rekow estuvo en el grupo Sapo y primero fue el grupo Malo 1972 muy buen talento Raúl Rekow y a migo de Richard Bent

[@TheMacasso]

a very funny gentleman...

[@trl8866]

✝️🙏💐

[@TheMacasso]

I see on Mr Kincaid Miller on the keyboards

[@enavy58]

MUSICIANS: (please corrections welcome) Richard Bean - Vocals, cowbell Ace Altrey - Keyboards Frankie “B” Bailey - Trumpet Oscar Estrella - Electric guitar Bobby Gaviola - Drums Kincaid Miller - Organ Victor Nolasco -Timbales Raul Rekow - Congas Oscar Tablava - Bass Jeff Texan -Saxophone Anthony Torres - Congas

[@trl8866]

LATIN ROCK MUSIC ....NEED CONCERT IN SF!!!

[@trl8866]

AGAIN !!!

[@lettybrenes7]

Thank You 🥰😻🤩😍Guys,❤💖❤️👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊 59:11

[@mackcastillo6183]

Raul shouldve played the whole show on congas.

[@Squirrelconga]

I kinda enjoyed seeing him play bongos, myself! Glad that it was documented!

[@elfikossler8001]

Great man that he was, he stayed modestly in the background ,giving preference to the other congaplayer and not showing off what he could do. Beautiful man. Will be always missed.

[@richraven3828]

Damien Black