Aventura is one of the most unique artists on the scene today. After well over a decade of sparring in the music business, these four young, dynamic guys with a seldom-seen chemistry continue to auto-produce soulful, original music that gleams with excellence. Their nouveau sound fuses bachata (a guitar-based Dominican folkloric music sometimes called the "Dominican blues") with R & B, hip hop and other American pop and urban styles. Lead singer and songwriter Anthony "Romeo" Santos' original songs are often deep, dealing with social issues. Even when they tackle timeless themes, such as romance and heartbreak, Romeo's approach always comes from a different angle.

Because the Santos boys are so young, it seems incredible that they struggled for eight years before exploding on the scene in the summer of 2002. Bachata's conservative base was not accepting of their signature sound; for years the traditional audience either "booed" them off the stage or refused to acknowledge them. After all, on a scene dominated by traditionalist stars such as Anthony "El Mayimbe" Santos and rising romantic minstrels such as Zacarías Ferreira, Aventura's music was truly radical.

However, in summer of 2002, the song "Obsesion" hit the airwaves and "Aventura-mania" was born. Loyal fans from the group's Bronx neighborhood ran with the innovative sounds of their local band, and the fanaticism soon spread across the tri-state area, into the Northeast and across the country.

Valet parking is available to give you quick and convenient access to and from the show. Valet parking is located in Lots E & F off Maryland Ave., near Gate 1. Enter from Bethany Home Road and 95th Ave. There is a valet fee of $15 for this show. The service will be open two hours prior to each event and will remain open until 90 minutes following its end.