La Covacha
La Covacha, was a high-end international restaurant, nightclub, and live concert venue in Miami, Florida, United States. Teresa and Aurelio Rodriguez opened the venue in 1989 as a cafeteria. A year later Aurelio created the nightclub and live music venue. Now permanently closed.
History
After La Covacha burned down in 1999, Aurelio and architect William Lane redesigned the club.
Live music venue
Many artists have performed live at La Covacha, including:
- Nicky Jam
- Los Amigos Invisibles
- Joe Arroyo
- Aterciopelados
- Bacilos
- Cabas
- Calle 13
- Jorge Celedón
- Willie Colón
- Silvestre Dangond
- Los Enanitos Verdes
- Fonseca
- Charly García
- Oscar D'León
- Víctor Manuelle
- Gian Marco
- La Oreja de Van Gogh
- Orishas
- Los Prisioneros
- Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz
- Franco de Vita
- Los Hermanos Zuleta
Controversies
La Covacha has had several controversies, including the Elba Morales commission campaign checks scandal and the presentation of Cuban artist Paulito FG, a concert that drew protests from the Cuban-American community in Miami.
References
- ^ Cunningham, Jonathan (July 2, 2007). "Last Night: Calle 13 at La Covacha". Miami New Times.
- ^ Editorial (September 19, 2002). "Busted!". Miami New Times.
- ^ Editorial (February 3, 2009). "What's wrong with Paulito FG?". Mambi Watch.
- Leland, John and Chambers, Veronica (July 12, 1999) Generation Ñ. Newsweek.
- Fraser Delgado, Celeste (February 11, 2006) La Covacha’s Barranquilla Carnaval Can Offer Only Memories. Miami Sun Post.
- Korman, Nina (August 3, 2000) Rocking On. Miami New Times.
- Cantor, Judy (August 25, 1995) Nightclub Jitters. Miami New Times.
External links
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