Anthony Ramos Noches de Familia
Nublu 151151 Avenue C, New York 10009
Anthony Ramos brings Noches de Familia to Nublu 151, the Manhattan date in a three-night engagement. Ramos is billed for a live salsa performance, with the series promising his salsa moves and dynamic live performance. No accompanying musicians or other performers are named, so the billed focus is Ramos himself and the evening’s salsa set. Noches de Familia is named for this run, rather than a separate act. The available information does not specify repertoire or a performance formation.
Born and raised in Brooklyn to Puerto Rican parents, Ramos is a singer, actor and producer known on Broadway for Hamilton and In the Heights, alongside salsa recordings. He has worked with salsa producer Sergio George, who produced “New York City,” “I Was the One” and “Wasn’t Even Lookin’.” Billboard describes Ramos’s performance as “dynamic” and his style as “distinctive”; these are promotional descriptions rather than an independent review of him.
A second-floor club in the East Village, Nublu 151 is a compact space with a center stage and a balcony that overlooks the performers. The room is dark and grungy with solid acoustics and a disco ball, mostly standing room with a few stools that disappear quickly. The atmosphere is intimate and focused on music, with live sets and DJs spanning jazz, funk, Latin grooves, electronic, and world music. The building's layout supports diverse live performances, and the venue has its own record label. It's a place where musicians gather to play, attracting a crowd of music lovers and creatives. The vibe is laid-back, with a good attitude and openness to different styles going a long way.