Esteban and Diego – French Flamenco cousins!

Every now and then there comes a musical act that slowly draws you in until you find yourself hooked. Even more rarely, comes an act like the French duo “Esteban and Diego” that grabs you by both hands and starts dancing the passo doblo with you! 

“It feels like we were designed to play together so it explodes on stage!” – Esteban

 I first encountered Esteban and Diego when looking for musical contributions to the International Christmas Child charity album. If I were to summarise these boys in one word it would have to be ‘energy’. All the exuberant, cheeky, humour so characteristic of young boys, but also the energy apparent in their dedication to their music and in their commitment to each other.

The Story Begins 

Esteban and Diego’s mothers are sisters and as close as sisters can be, so it was natural that the young cousins began playing together from an early age.

Esteban y Diego - friendsDuring a New Year celebration, the family discovered with amazement that Esteban had an incredible talent for singing. Diego was already a gifted guitarist and, since they were inseparable, the duo was born! 

“I started taking lessons at age 9, and a year later, Esteban started learning. Because our mothers are so close, we are always together. So it is natural that we started playing together.” Diego

They take guitar lessons from Manu who is a guitar teacher of the association “El Hogar de los Españoles” in La Plaine Saint Denis, near Paris. Hence, you will hear a distinctly Spanish, Flamenco flavour to their music and may see them referred to either as “Esteban y Diego” (Spanish) or “Esteban et Diego” (French) or indeed, since I am writing in English, I will refer to them as “Esteban and Diego” to avoid confusion!

2011-10-12 Ils font l'ouverture d'un festival en direct sur une grande radio françaiseA Duo is Born

In December 2009, they played for the first time as “Esteban and Diego” to an association for the mayor of the 19th in Paris. Soon after, they were performing various concerts in Paris and its suburbs.

October 12, 2011, they opened the French live music festival “Cities of World Music.” On 09 November 2011, they performed on the show “France has got Talent”. Performance requests began pouring in from all over France and the young musicians continued to grow their fan base at home and abroad. 

The Journey continues…

Following their TV appearances, they were noticed by Marie Jo Audouard of the production company “Be my sound: Hope records.” Soon Esteban and Diego had released their first single “Cuando Bailas” which was composed and performed by the boys. The track is available for download on several internet platforms (Deezer, Amazon etc …). 

Cuando BailasRémi Castillo – radio host, journalist and producer – also has a heart for this little duo. After hearing their single “Cuando Bailas” he decided to delight the boys by helping them make a music video for their song. Today, Rémi Castillo guides them and helps them grow. In May 2013, he released a book “The Epic of Young Talents” in which he speaks of them. 

Esteban and Diego have since had numerous TV appearances including “The Voice kids” in September 2014 and a program called “Gulli” in October 2014.

An incredible story of loyalty

“We know each other so well. We share everything together, in private as well as on stage. We cannot imagine our music without each other.” – Diego

You Raise Me UpAs well as being incredibly talented and entertaining, Esteban and Diego have a special quality which sets them apart from many other groups of their age: they are completely committed to each other. This is not difficult while success remains limited and neither party has much to lose, but for the friendship to survive at the dizzying heights that Esteban and Diego have reached proves that the bond they share is very powerful. 

“Diego is like my big brother. Sometimes we fight a bit, but in the music we are always united.” – Esteban

I know the boys and their families will not mind me sharing a fairly personal story of when this loyalty was truly put to the test. 

2012-01-00 Britain's got talentEsteban and Diego travelled to England to audition for “Britain’s Got Talent” a few years ago. This was before their numerous television appearances so, no doubt, it was a big deal for them. The producers liked what they saw and heard. A lot. But there was one condition: Esteban and Diego would have to separate as the producers were not interested in promoting a duo.

The boys made their decision quickly and unanimously. They picked up their guitars and went home to France! They were “Esteban and Diego” not “Esteban or Diego”!

It is such a delight to see the success the boys are enjoying now. Not only in France but, increasingly, all over the world. It is an honour to be able to feature them here and wish them every success for an exciting future, fuelled by the energy that only Esteban and Diego can give!

“When we began to see that people liked what we were doing, we were amazed. Even today we are surprised every time people take notice of us.” – Esteban

Happy Cousins

“We do not know where this will lead us – we thought it would stop after our first TV appearance – but it’s been more than 3 years and the adventure continues! Thank you to all those who make it possible.” – Diego

Stay up to date with all their news and find links to all their social media on their website: 

www.esteban-diego.com

Thre3 Cards Vegas’s Viable Vocal Trio!

“Always follow your dreams no matter how big or small”        Thre3 Cards

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Cardinale Brothers “Thre3 Cards”

 

When we first introduced Santino, Gianni and Dante Cardinale they went by the name of C-Boyz Starz. Since their first introduction on this site the boys have perfected their act and have made numerous appearances back in Vegas and other notable venues.

Thre3Cards-Bros4LifeThese ‘Brothers for Life’ have loved music and have been signing together since early childhood. The boys told me that they changed the name of their group from C-Boyz Starz because they wanted a new, more mature name for their trio. “Thre3 Cards”. The THREE CARDinale brothers have individual aliases as well, Santino the “Joker,” Gianni the “King of Hearts,” and Dante the “Ace of Diamonds”. 

The Thre3 Cards have dedicated their lives to music, and singing in front of a live audience is their specialty. They come alive on stage and the audiences of all ages seem to follow suit. They have the most amazing and loyal fans that call themselves the CARDiacs! Whether they are singing an original song like, “When Its Real,” or singing one of their covers like, “All of Me,” by John Legend or an a Capella version of “Yesterday” by the world famous Beatles, their three-part harmonies and solo vocals excite audiences of every age. 

All of their performances and appearances are listed on their website. Some of the regular performances are the San Gennaro Feast, First Friday in Downtown Las Vegas, and at the Italian American Club. Recently they have performed at the Sam’s Town Casino and sang along with the LIVE band for the first time. Their website also has an amazing web store for 3C merchandise and song downloads. It is a must see!

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As part of the Thre3 Cards compassion for others, they joined with the organization, “Tunes for Tots”, where kids throughout the world donate their talent by performing to raise money for various charities.   Santino, Gianni and Dante feel very blessed in their lives and love the idea that they can give back in some small way with their talent. The message the boys would like to impact to their peers and all listeners is to always follow your dreams no matter how big or small. They believe with hard work and dedication, dreams can come true. NEVER GIVE UP.

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 Thre3 Cards Perform Live at Sam’s Town 

The Thre3 Cards have been fortunate to have the opportunity to work with such production companies as “Just Look Up Music,” and “Prod by Incod.” The boys have several original and cover songs they are in the process of recording. They also have an upcoming audition for Americas Got Talent so wish them luck!

The boys have many social media sites and also can be found on Vine, Spotify and Shots. The others are listed below where you can subscribe, follow, and support them in their musical adventure.

Congrats to Santino, Gianni, and Dante on all their recent success and we wish you even greater success in the coming years.

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