Category Archives: UK & Europe

Declan Heaton

Location: Wigan, UK

Santana Fan Since: 2012

Why You Love Santana’s Music: I love Santana’s music because, it’s different to any artist I’ve ever heard before. It has a positive and happy feel to it. As im only 16 years old , I have only recently discovered Santana’s music last year, from listening to it with my grandad, who’s been a Santana fan for years! I think his music is just outstanding. Just how all of those musicians can work together and play songs accurately and efficiently, it amazes me! I saw Santana for the first time with my grandad when he played at the Manchester Arena on the 18th July 2013. I must say it was a fantastic and incredible experience! I will definitely be seeing him again when he’s next over here. Until then, I can’t wait!

How Many Times You’ve Seen Carlos Live and Where/When: I’ve seen Santana once live as mentioned above, at the Manchester Arena on the 18th July 2013.

Random Santana-related Fact:His signature guitar retails at $7,096.

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Tjeerd Rosbach

Location: Budapest, Hungary & Gersau, Switzerland

Santana Fan Since: 1976

Why You Love Santana’s Music: It’s inspiring and healing.

How Many Times You’ve Seen Carlos Live and Where/When: 100. Europe – USA & Japan

Random Santana-related Fact: I Have a company called Santana Holding Ltd.

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Frank Geusebroek

Name: Frank Geusebroek

Location: Zandvoort, The Netherlands

Santana Fan Since: 1972

Why You Love Santana’s Music: How can you possibly not? Okay it touched my core since my parents gave me the vinyl album with that white pigeon for my 14th birthday.

How Many Times You’ve Seen Carlos Live and Where/When: I have to guess, must be 15 times or more.

Random Santana-related Fact (for example, your cat is named Carlos): I’m not superstitious so I don’t do such things (sorry). It’s just a cure for me like listening the blues.

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Malc Tipping

Name: Malc Tipping

Location: Lancashire, England

Santana Fan Since: 1969

Why You Love Santana’s Music: Carlos is the greatest guitarist ever! Watching Carlos play just gives me so much inspiration to see how effortless he makes it look.

 

How Many Times You’ve Seen Carlos Live and Where/When:

Seen them live in concert 9 times. All in the UK:

  • Bath festival 1970
  • Hammersmith Odeon (now Apollo) in 1978, 1979 and 1990
  • Wembley Arena 1980
  • Albert Hall 1983 and 2003
  • Wembley Stadium 1984
  • London 2005

I’d love to see them most perform in a private concert in a small venue somewhere in the UK.

Random Santana-related Fact: I have an autographed photo of Carlos on my office wall.

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Brian Moore

Name: Brian Moore, 71 years young

Location: Spain

Santana Fan Since: I have been a fan since I saw Woodstock on TV and I have over 30 albums to date.

Why You Love Santana’s Music: Because it’s honest, full of spirit and positive energy, and it keeps me going on and on in this life. It is basically the soundtrack of my life. My children (8 and 10) love the music of Carlos Santana and the band. The melodies and the flow of the sound are unique. The musicians are fantastic and Carlos is a great leader. My Son is playing drums – he is a fan of Dennis Chambers and Cindy Blackman.

How Many Times You’ve Seen Carlos Live and Where/When:
I have seen Carlos and the band three times live: In 1984 at Wembley Stadium on the Bob Dylan-Santana tour where my wife’s brother Colin Allen was in Bob Dylan’s band (the drummer) and Colin introduced me to Carlos back stage and Alexander Ligertwood. I also saw Santana in 1988 at the Bournemouth International Centre, my home town at the time, and then again in 2008 in San Francisco at the 2nd night at the Fillmore. It was our first time in America – magic.

Random Santana-related Fact: In 2001 I retired and moved to Spain. I got a tattoo on my arm of the Abraxas angel as I became a free bird.

Keep the music coming. God bless.

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Deborah Hancock

Name: Deborah Hancock

Location: Derbyshire, England

Santana Fan Since: I have been a Santana fan since 1981 when I was 15 years old.

Why You Love Santana’s Music: Where to begin? I love Santana’s music because I can get completely lost in it, it absolutely touches me to the core. I feel like the music is talking to me and lifting me.

How Many Times You’ve Seen Carlos Live and Where/When:
I have seen Carlos live 4 times. The 1st time I was eighteen and working in Dallas, Texas, as a nanny and I saved for a ticket to Starfest. I just wanted to see Santana although lots of other amazing artists were on. The other 3 times were in Manchester, the last time 2 years ago and it was absolutely amazing and one of the best days of my life. I would love to see him anywhere to tell the truth.

Random Santana-related Fact: My last dog I had when I lived at my family home was a black Labradoodle called Carlos.

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Britta Blente Heeks

Name: Britta Blente Heeks

Location: Odense, Denmark

Santana Fan Since: I have been a Santana fan since 1985, when I met my ex-husband. He had the Marathon album, and that has always been special to me ever since. I simply can’t live one day without listening to Santana … I have one CD in my car, and that is a Santana CD.

Why You Love Santana’s Music: I love Santana’s music because it always makes me feel good. I love the Latin rhythms and the variety of styles.

How Many Times You’ve Seen Carlos Live and Where/When: I have only experienced Santana live once, and that was in my home town of Odense on the 25th of October, 2010. Unfortunately I have not had the opportunity to see them any other time. If I had had the chance, I would go to every single concert no matter where.

Random Santana-related Fact: My sons (10 and 12 years old) are both fans. My 10 year old has made a fan out of his best friend!! They wear t-shirts and have posters on their walls.

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James Nelmes

Name: James Nelmes

Location: Longhope, Gloucestershire, England

Santana Fan Since: I’ve been a fan of Santana since I first heard Abraxas in 1974. The music touched my soul and I have since sought out every Santana album.

Why You Love Santana’s Music: I love Santana’s music as it continues to make the hairs on the back of my neck stand up, especially when I see the band live.

How Many Times You’ve Seen Carlos Live and Where/When: I’ve seen Santana around 10 times, the first time at Knebworth Festival In 1980 and since then, at the Albert Hall, a few times at the Hammersmith Apollo including September 30 1995, Wembley Arena Sunday 28 July 1996, Saturday 27 September 2003, and Saturday May 13 2006, the NEC in Birmingham Friday 20 June 2008, Crystal Palace, and most recently on Friday 1st October 2010 at the 02 in London. A dream would be to see the band in Mexico or my wife’s home country Costa Rica.

Random Santana-related Fact: My random fact is that my eldest son is named Carlos after Carlos Santana.

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