# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Sounds of Santana Starring Joe Cruz
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 06 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Guitarist Joe Cruz leads an electrifying 7-piece band playing Carlos Santana’s best-known hits. Here, he does this amidst guitar shredding and storytelling about Santana’s life and legacy.

The authentically passionate Joe Cruz and his pyrotechnic playing are a wonder to watch. Moreover, he displays his love of his own Mexican heritage and lifelong Latin-infused musical style. The dynamic Sounds of Santana band is made up of lead electric guitar, electric bass, drums, and organ. Also, two Latin percussionists and Spanish/English vocal performances. 

Groove along with classics including “Black Magic Woman,” “Evil Ways,” and “Oye Como Va.” Additionally, radio hits including Santana’s collaborations with Michelle Branch “The Game Of Love” and the Rob Thomas summer smash, “Smooth”. 

Joe Cruz is regarded as one of the most versatile and energetic multi-stringed instrumentalists on the Twin Cities music scene. Throughout his thirty-year career, this passionate musician has been involved with numerous groups and recording projects. Here, he has developed a vast array of styles. On any given night he can be found playing anything from solo acoustic guitar to screaming electric or swinging with a jazz combo. Also, picking mandolin in a bluegrass band or exploring Latin music on Cuban trés and Puerto Rican cuatro. He currently performs solo, as well as with his trio, Scenic Roots. He also plays regularly with fiddler Brian Wicklund & The Barley Jacks and with blues piano man Scottie “Bones” Miller.

JUL 7 • 7PM
Tickets>> https://bit.ly/4dvcjAm
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/minneapolis/sounds-of-santana-starring-joe-cruz/200030355783920
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 10

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Minneapolis
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55403
- **lat**: 44.97396
- **long**: -93.27563
- **full address**: 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55403

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Sounds of Santana Starring Joe Cruz being held?
  - **A:** Sounds of Santana Starring Joe Cruz takes place on Mon, 06 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Mon, 06 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55403.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Sounds of Santana Starring Joe Cruz?
  - **A:** Sounds of Santana Starring Joe Cruz is organized by Dakota.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Dakota's events?
  - **A:** Dakota has 122+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Dakota has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Sounds of Santana Starring Joe Cruz is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Minneapolis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Sounds of Santana Starring Joe Cruz sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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