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Rincón Continentals on Fire!

Our band, the Rincón Continentals, is really coming into its own lately. We are starting to transition from just a fun side hobby into something really legit. We are booking more and more gigs, writing more songs, finishing up the editing of the recorded song, No GMO, preparing for a music video and working out the interpersonal stuff that just happens any time you are involved in any group of people.

Casa Hines crowd
Lots of love and support in this community!

Our most recent amazing experience with the band was the other night when we played at a fundraiser for a lovely woman, Toni Lopez, who is battling cancer. It was held at the Casa Hines mansion and there was an incredible turn-out of local Rincoeños there to raise money and support her in her journey. The whole community put a lot of positive vibrations her way!

Rincon Continentals Casa Hines 3
The Rincón Continentals playing live at the Casa Hines Mansion (thanks Daisy for the photo!)

Rincon Continentals Casa Hines
A movie-perfect night!


We rocked it! I don’t think we’ve had that much excitement and energy ever. It was a fantastic feeling! 

Our next gig is this coming Saturday at the Beach House bar and restaurant. Not only does our band have crazy musical talent but our drummer Tiki Rob just happens to also be a professional graphic designer! See what I mean by this little cove of artistically talented people here in Rincón? Here’s our flyer.

Rincon Continentals at Beach House

I also put together a short promotional video of the Rincón Continentals. As we get more video footage I’ll be able to put in even more. But at least this give you a bit more of our look and feel. We have been described as sounding like the B-52s (which makes sense if I sound like Kate Pierson) and a little like Jefferson Airplane too. We say we are a groovy mix of funky psychedelic reggae rock with a surf twist that is high in energy, fun and original music and interpretation.

We recently started a Facebook page too if you’d like to check us out, here: The Rincón Continentals.

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An Art Show and Beach House Party

Lately we have been making great strides at the cabin. The siding is finished, electrical is 3/4 installed and the covered awning has begun. It’s looking really good.

Colorful cabin
Cabin progress

We have also been going out and having a lot of fun at various events and functions. The other day we went to Casa Hines to see one of our artist friend’s art shows. Rincón has an awesome community of artists here. Rincón has been called little Hollywood by some, but it is also sort of a Bohemian village of artistic talent as well.

Cassie Bruce painting
Me and Bruce Burt with one of his beautiful nature-inspired paintings

Casa Hines
Sunset at Casa Hines

Cassie Jill
With the wonderful Rincón artist Jillo

Luis Britton Roberto
And owners of the fantastic hidden jewel Villa Orleans -Luis and Roberto. Roberto’s nature-surrealistic art is now on display at Galeria Exodo

We also recently went to a beach house birthday party where our band, the Rincón Continentals were asked to play a set.

House party
A birthday party at a beach house (photo thanks to Squid)

Rincon Continentals Party
Band playing under the palm trees (thanks Daisy for this great capture)

Caitlin Cassie Isabella
Fun under bright lights -Caitlin, me and Isabella

Life is so fun. So much like a dream. One minute we are hob-nobbing in swanky locales with friends and local celebrities and playing music under palms trees and the next we are hunting down rats, nailing up boards, rescuing baby chicks, picking fruit and cleaning off turkey poop. And we enjoy it all. I love that I just never know exactly where the next adventure will take us.

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A Walk to the 2016 Corona Pro Surf Contest

This weekend we walked from our house to Domes Beach to check out one of the biggest parties in Rincón: the annual Corona Pro Surf Contest. There wasn’t much in terms of waves, but it was still a big crowd. We had learned from years past not to drive or you would end up walking anyway. It is so nice to be able to just walk there. We had a great time and saw lots of friends and neighbors on our way. Because walking is such a slower pace it also gave me a chance to take some great pictures all along Highway 413 which is also known as the Road to Happiness. Here are a few plus a video I compiled. Enjoy.

Corona boardsRincón Corona Surf Competition

VW busClassic Rincón -lots of VW buses

Cassie and domeView of the Dome from the 413

Flower treesRobles AKA Tabebuia trees are in bloom now

Desecheo and Faro
Views out to the lighthouse and Desecheo Island

Surf boardsStopped and visited our friend who works at this surf board rental place

Lighthouse flowersAnother beautiful day in Rincón

 

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Birds of a Feather

Not too much to update. Life has been good. We are still playing music with the band and progressing on the cabin. We’ve also been hanging out and having a good time. We are fortunate to spend time with such a varied group of people we call our friends.

Core Five Continentals
Hanging out with the band in the Jam Space after a jam 

Baby turkey
This little turkey hatched from a nest over by the cabin and was the sole survivor. Since she has no one else to cuddle with, she snuggles up with me.

Electrical work
Running the electrical wire at the cabin with our friend Papo

Bird world
The birds making themselves at home at la finca

Surfer Spot
Enjoying a late night drink and food at Surfer Spot with friends

Live Music art walk
Lots of fun and friends at the Art Walk in Rincón every Thursday evening

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