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 September 20th, 2024 :: Dinner Dance at the Edison Ballroom
 DLI returns to the elegant Edison Ballroom. Bring your dancing shoes! We alternate sets with Joe Battaglia's New York Big Band from 7:30-12 midnight.


 May 17th, 2024 :: Spring Dinner Dance at The Edison Ballroom
 DLI is back again at the Edison Ballroom to help all you dancers swing into spring. We play from 7:30 until 12 Midnight, alternating with the Joe Battaglia New York Big Band.


 December 31st, 2022 :: New Years Eve at the Edison Ballroom
 DLI will help you ring in the New Year with some swinging Latin music at the Edison Ballroom. Music starts at 8PM and continues until 2AM as we alternate sets with the Joe Battaglia New York Big Band. Make your reservations now!


 April 1st, 2022 :: Edison Ballroom Spring Dinner Dance
 Join DLI at the elegant Edison Ballroom as we swing into Spring on Friday April 1st (no joke, it's a real gig!) Music starts at 7:30 and we'll be alternating sets with Joe Battaglia and his New York Big Band.


 December 31st, 2021 :: New Years Eve Gala at the Edison Ballroom
 DLI will ring in the new year for the for the 12th time at the elegant Edison Ballroom on West 47th Street. Music starts at 8:00PM. DLI will alternate sets with the Joe Battaglia New York Big Band. Proof of vaccination required of all.


 October 13th, 2021 :: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Montclair State University
 DLI is proud to be featured by the Montclair State University Office of Hispanic Initiatives as they celebrate Hispanic Heritage with a block party on October 13th by the Student Center. We will play sets from 2:00-2:45 and 3:45-4:30. Go to www.montclair.edu for directions and details. Vaccinations are required, as well as a Hawk Test which is available at the University's website.


 September 17th, 2021 :: Dinner Dance at the Edison Ballroom.
 Please join us for the Grand Reopening of the Edison after covid. DLI and the Joe Battaglia Big Band return to the Edison Ballroom for the first time since February 2020. Dancing begins at 7:30 and continues until 12:30. Proof of vaccination is required.


 May 21st, 2021 :: Private Party (75th Birthday!)
 For our first gig following the covid shutdown, DLI plays for a party of only four people at Il Villagio in New Jersey.! This is the most "exclusive" event we have ever done! Happy birthday Milton! All guests and band members will be fully vaccinated.


 March 13th, 2020 :: Covid alert
 Due to the Covid virus, all performances for DLI are cancelled until further notice. Stay safe , practice social distancing, wash your hands, and avoid large crowds. We hope to play for you again when the pandemic has passed and a vaccine has been approved.


 February 14th, 2020 :: Valentine's Day Dinner Dance
 Calling all lovers! DLI will make your Valentine's Day a romantic party at the Edison Ballroom. Music starts at 7:30 and we play until 12 Midnight for your dancing and listening pleasure.


 December 31st, 2019 :: New Years Eve
 DLI will help you ring in the New Year at the Edison Ballroom. Make your reservations early. Music starts at 8:00.


 September 1st, 2019 :: Labor Day Dinner Dance
 DLI returns to the Edison Ballroom to celebrate Labor Day. Bring your dancing shoes! Music starts at 7:30 and we play until Midnight.


 July 12th, 2019 :: DLI at Arts on the Lake
 DLI takes its tropical sounds up to Putnam County as we perform in the outdoor concert series sponsored by Arts on the Lake, 640 Rte. 52 Lake Carmel, NY. We play two sets from 7-9 PM. The event is pay as you wish and rain or shine. Bring your lawn chair and chill out on the shores of Lake Carmel.


 May 15th, 2019 :: May Dinner Dance at the Edison Ballroom
 DLI returns to the elegant Edison Ballroom for their May Dinner Dance. We play from 7:30 until 12:00 midnight.


 March 30th, 2019 :: Private event at Edison Ballroom
 DLI is proud to have been chosen to perform for a private event at the Edison Ballroom on March 30th. We'll be playing with an expanded group of 8 musicians and 4 dancers. Que viva la Musica Latina!


 February 15th, 2019 :: Valentine's Day dinner dance
 Bring your sweetheart to the Edison Ballroom and celebrate Valentine's Day with the Latin sounds of DLI. Romance, mambo, chacha, merengue , and more!


 December 31st, 2018 :: New Years Eve at the Edison Ballroom
 Ring out the old & ring in the new with DLI at the Edison Ballroom from 8:00PM until 1:00AM. Right around the corner from TImes Square.


 November 16th, 2018 :: Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner Dance
 DLI swings into action again at the Edison Ballroom with a pre-Thanksgiving party. Mambo the night away with us from 7:30PM until 12 midnight.


 September 21st, 2018 :: Edison Dinner Dance
 DLI swings into fall at the Edison Ballroom's Dinner Dance. Latin music for your listening and dancing pleasure from 7:30PM til midnight.


 July 20th, 2018 :: Arts on the Lake Summer Concert
 DLI makes its first appearance at the Arts on the Lake Summer Music Festival in Lake Carmel, NY. We play two sets from 7-9 PM. Here are the performers: Jorge Maldonado - vocals Igor Atalita - piano Ray Martinez - bass John Berdeguer - congas Dave Chamberlain - trombone & flute


 July 12th, 2018 :: Nursing home performance - private event
 DLI Is honored to perform at the nursing home in the Bronx where Benny Bonilla is a resident. This event was organized by our regular conguero Eddie Montalvo. We'll be playing a one hour set from 2:30-3:30 PM. Here are the performers : Igor Atalita - piano Ray Martinez - bass Chembo Conrniel - congas Willie Torres - vocals Dave Chamberlain - trombone & flute Since our repertoire is from the 1920s-1950s, I'm sure the residents will remember many of the tunes from their youth.


 June 23rd, 2018 :: Wedding at Chelsea Piers
 DLI performs for a private event at Chelsea Piers. We are booked through Star Talent.


 February 9th, 2018 :: Valentine's Dance
 DLI performs latin dance music for lovers at the Valentine's Party at the Edison Ballroom on West 47th St. We play from 7:30-12 midnight.


 December 31st, 2017 :: New Years Eve Gala
 DLI performs at the Edison Ballroom New Year's Eve gala from 8:00PM-1:00AM


 November 17th, 2017 :: Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner Dance
 DLI performs latin dance music at the Edison Ballroom for their Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner Dance. Music starts at 7:30 and goes until 12 midnight.


 September 15th, 2017 :: Edison Ballroom Dinner Dance
 DLI swings for the Latin dancers at the Edison Ballroom's Fall Dinner Dance on Sept 15th. We play from 7:30-12 midnight alternating sets with the Joe Battaglia New York Big Band.


 June 6th, 2017 :: Americas Society Dinner Dance (private event)
 DLI returns for the 7th year to perform with the Hank Lane Orchestra for the annual dinner dance given by the prestigious Americas Society at Cipriani Wall Street.


 June 3rd, 2017 :: Wedding in Florida
 DLI is excited to be traveling to Palm Beach Florida to play for the wedding of Roberto Brillembourg and Michelle Young. We played for Roberto's sister Carla's wedding TEN YEARS AGO, and the family remembered our music and asked us back!


 May 19th, 2017 :: Dinner Dance at the Edison Ballroom
 DLI returns to the elegant Edison Ballroom for an evening of dancing to our Latin rhythms. We play from 7:30pm-12 midnight, alternating with the Joe Battaglia Orchestra. The Edison is on West 47th Street between Broadway & 8th Ave.


 April 27th, 2017 :: Wedding with the Gerard Carell Orchestra
 DLI combines forces with the Gerard Carelli for a private event in Westchester.


 February 14th, 2017 :: Valentines Day at the Edison
 Bring your sweetheart to the Edison Ballroom for a romantic evening with DLI. Music from 7:30-12:30


 December 31st, 2016 :: New Years Eve at the Edison
 Ring in the New Year with DLI at the elegant Edison Ballroom. Music from 8PM-2AM.


 November 25th, 2016 :: Post-Thanksgiving Dinner Dance
 Dance off that Turkey & stuffing to the swinging sounds of DLI at the Edison Ballroom. Music from 7PM-1AM.


 September 30th, 2016 :: Dinner Dance at Edison
 DLI returns to the Edison Ballroom for a swinging "End of Summer" party. Music from 7PM-1AM


 August 27th, 2016 :: Vladeck Tenants Association Block Party
 DLI has been invited back for the 9th consecutive year to perform on Madison Street for the tenants of Vladeck Houses. Come out to enjoy swinging salsa music, great vibes, community fellowship, and good food. We play from 1-4PM on Saturday August 27th.


 June 3rd, 2016 :: Dinner Dance at Edison Ballroom
 DLI once again plays swinging latin music for a dinner dance at the Edison Ballroom on West 47th Street. We pay from 7PM-12 midnight.


 February 12th, 2016 :: Dinnerdance at Edison Ballroom
 Bring your sweetheart to the Valentines Dinner Dance at the elegant Edison Ballroom. DLI plays from 7Pm-12 midnight.


 January 24th, 2016 :: Wedding at NY Racket Club
 DLI performs as a quartet for a wedding at the NY Rackett Club on Park Ave. from 6-10PM. Booking by Star Talent.


 December 31st, 2015 :: HAPPY NEW YEAR!
 Ring in the New Year with DLI at the Edison Ballroom. Swinging Latin music from 8PM-1AM. We alternated sets with the Joe Battaglia New York Big Band.


 November 27th, 2015 :: Dinner Dance at Edison Ballroom
 DLI performs for an after-Thanksgiving dinner dance at the elegant Edison Ballroom.


 September 11th, 2015 :: Dinner Dance at Edison Ballroom
 DLI returns to the elegant Edison Ballroom . We play from 7PM until Midnight.


 June 27th, 2015 :: Vladeck Tenants Assn. Family Day
 DLI is performing at a block party celebrating Family Day of the Vladeck Tenants Association. We play on Madison Street from 1-5 PM. FREE!


 June 4th, 2015 :: Americas Society private event
 DLI performs for the seventh consecutive year for the annual Gala of the Americas Society at Cipriano Wall Street.


 May 5th, 2015 :: Dinner Dance at the Edison
 DLI plays swinging Latin dance music at the fabulous Edison Ballroom from 7:30 PM-12 midnight. Put on your dancing shoes & come on down!


 February 13th, 2015 :: Dinner Dance for Valentines
 Bring your Valentine to the Edison Ballroom and dance to the music of DLI and the Joe Battaglia Big Band. Music starts at 7:00PM and goes until 1:00AM


 December 31st, 2014 :: New Year's Eve
 DLI returns to the elegant Edison Ballroom to ring out the old and ring in the new year right around the corner from Times Square! Music starts at 8:00PM with DLI and continues until 2:00AM with Joe Battaglia and his New York Big Band.


 December 5th, 2014 :: Gala Grand Opening
 DLI will be swinging at the Gala Grand Opening of the New Manhattan Fred Astaire Dance Studio on Friday December 5th. The studio's East 34th Street location is easy to get to by train, bus, taxi, car, or limo. We play from 8:00 until midnight.


 November 28th, 2014 :: After Thanksgiving Dinner dance
 Help work off those extra servings of turkey by dancing the night away on Friday November 28th with DLI at the Edison Ballroom. Music starts at 7:00PM and we play until midnight.


 September 12th, 2014 :: Edison Ballroom Dinner Dance
 As summer draws to a close, DLI returns to the Edison Ballroom . We play swinging Afro-Caribbean Music from 7PM-12 midnight for listening , and, of course, DANCING! West 47th Street between Broadway & 8th Ave)


 June 3rd, 2014 :: Americas Society Dance
 DLI returns to perform with the Hank Lane Orchestra at the Annual Americas Society Dance, held this year at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.


 May 30th, 2014 :: Edison Dinner dance
 DLI is back once again at the elegant Edison Ballroom for a night of dancing. WE play from 7Pm-12 midnight.


 February 14th, 2014 :: Valentines Day Dinner Dance
 Bring your Valentine to the Edison Ballroom and celebrate Valentines Day with DLI. We play from 7 PM til Midnight opposite the Joe Bataglia New York Big Band.


 February 8th, 2014 :: Chinese New Year Celebration
 DLI performs for a group of Chinese Ballroom dancers in celebration of the new year at Capitale with the Hank Lane Agency.


 January 24th, 2014 :: Community party
 DLI brings their Latin swing to a community party in the Bronx.


 December 31st, 2013 :: NYE
 Swing in the new year with DLI at the Edison Ballroom, right off Times Square. We play from 8pm-1am.


 December 11th, 2013 :: Company Holiday Party
 DLI performs at PJ Clarke's Restaurant for a company office Holiday Party.


 November 29th, 2013 :: Dinner Dance
 Dance off those extra helpings of turkey & dressing as DLI swings at a post-Thanksgiving Dinner Dance at the Edison Ballroom. We play from 7pm-12 midnight and alternate with the Joe Battaglia New York Big Band.


 November 12th, 2013 :: Bacardi Rum product launch
 DLI Trio performs Cuban standards and Latin Jazz at a party hosted by the president of Bacardi Rum.


 September 6th, 2013 :: Edison Ballroom
 Dinner dance at the Edison Ballroom from 7pm-12 midnight with the DLI quintet. West 47th Street between Broadway & 8th Avenue.


 June 7th, 2013 :: Block party
 DLI performs for the eighth year in a row at the Family Day celebration of the Vladeck Houses Tenants Association on Madison Street. We thank Nancy Ortiz for hosting the party and continuing to ssk us back! 4-7 pm


 June 6th, 2013 :: Gala
 DLI performs for the sixth consecutive year for the Americas Society Gala at Cipriani Wall Street.


 May 9th, 2013 :: Boston
 DLI travels to Boston to perform for the Massachusetts Bar Assn.


 May 3rd, 2013 :: Edison
 DLI returns to the Edison Ballroom for a dinner dance.


 March 16th, 2013 :: private party
 DLI brings its Latin swing to a private party on Long Island hosted by Mario Sesso. It was Mario who hired DLI for our VERY FIRST job ten years ago!


 February 15th, 2013 :: Bring your sweetheart
 Celebrate Valentines Day by bringing your sweetheart to the Edison Ballroom. The DLI quintet plays from 7PM-12midnight, alternating with the Joe Bataglia BIg Band.


 January 22nd, 2013 :: Las Octavitas
 DLI quartet performs for NYC Comptroller John Liu at his event Las Octavitas at Taino Towers in East Harlem. We play from 5:30-7:30.


 December 31st, 2012 :: Happy New Year
 Ring in the New Year by dancing to DLI at the Edison Ballroom (only 1/2 block from Times Square!) WE play from 8 PM-1AM.


 December 11th, 2012 :: RIP Luisito
 We mourn the sudden death of our lead singer Luisito Ayala, one of the founding members of DLI. Luisito sang with us for ten years, and his loss is a shock to us all.


 November 23rd, 2012 :: Post Thanksgiving Dinner Dance
 Dance off those holiday calories at the Edison Ballroom as the DLI quintet swings the night away.


 October 6th, 2012 :: Wedding
 DLI trio performs at a wedding in Manhattan through the Hank Lane office.


 September 25th, 2012 :: Dinner Dance
 DLI performs again at the elegant Edison Ballroom from 7PM-12midnight.


 September 14th, 2012 :: Wedding
 DLI performs for a wedding at the Central Park Boathouse booked by Star Talent.


 September 2nd, 2012 :: End of summer party
 DLI performs for a Labor Day party in NYC booked by the Hank Lane office.


 August 25th, 2012 :: Wedding
 DLI performs at the Manor in NJ for a wedding booked by Star Talent.


 August 11th, 2012 :: Wedding
 DLI performs at a wedding in NYC booked by Star Talent


 August 7th, 2012 :: Block party
 DLI performs for the seventh year at the annual block party held by the Vladeck Tenants Assoociation on Madison St. FREE 4:30-8:00 PM Sadly we say farewell to Nancy Ortiz, who has hosted this event for all these years. We wish her well in the next chapter of her life.


 May 22nd, 2012 :: Americas Society
 DLI performs at a corporate event for the Americas Society at Cipriani Wall Street. Booked through the Hank Lane office, this is our sixth consecutive year at this event!


 April 27th, 2012 :: Dinner Dance
 DLI returns to the Edison Ballroom 7PM-midnight


 February 10th, 2012 :: Valentine"s Day Dance
 Treat your Valentine as DLI performs at the Edison Ballroom for dinner and dancing from 7PM-midnight


 January 11th, 2012 :: Las Octavitas
 DLI performs for the NYC Comptrollers Office at Taino Towers 7 PM


 December 31st, 2011 ::
 Ring in the New Year with DLI at the Edison Ballroom from 8 PM until 1 AM. West 47th St. Between Broadway & 8th Ave.


 November 11th, 2011 :: wedding bells
 DLI performsfor the Walsh/Mercado wedding at Tappan Hill in Tarrytown, NY


 November 9th, 2011 :: catholic charities fundraiser
 DLI performs for the second time for the C*(:+"-9 Charities fundraiser at Steiner Studios


 September 21st, 2011 :: September dates
 DLI performs for the 6th consecutive year for the Good Companions Senior Center on Madison Street on Wed 9/21. We also start the fall season at the elegant Edison Ballroom on Friday 9/23


 June 3rd, 2011 :: June dates
 DLI has five performances in June: 6/3 Edison Ballroom 6/7 Private party for Hank Lane 6/9 Hispanic Society dinner dance at Cipriani Wall Street 6/10 Vladeck Tenants Ass. Family Day celebration 6/24 private party at Edison Ballroom


 April 15th, 2011 :: Tax relief
 Take your mind off your taxes by dancing to DLI at the Edison Ballroom Friday April 15th and Fri April 29th. On Sat 4/30 we play for a private affair in Queens.


 March 4th, 2011 :: Dinner Dance
 DLI performs at the Edison Ballroom on three dates in March. Fri 3/4, Mon 3/7, and Fri 3/18. West 47th St. between Bway & 8th Ave. 7 PM until 12 midnight alternating with the Joe Battaglia NY Big Band.


 February 5th, 2011 :: February is for Lovers
 DLI plays for all the lovers on two dates in February: Friday Feb 4th and MONDAY FEB 14th VALENTINES DAY Both dates are from 7:00 PM until 12 midnight at the Edison Ballroom (West 47th Street between Bway & 8th Ave. in NYC) Call 212-201-7650 for reservations


 January 21st, 2011 :: Dinner Dance
 Help DLI start off the new year by attending the Edison Ballroom's first dinner dance of 2011: Friday January 21st from 7:00PM- 12 midnight.


 December 18th, 2010 :: December
 Start your holiday season with the swinging Latin sounds of DLI at the Edison Ballroom on Saturday Dec 18th from 7PM-12midnight.


 November 5th, 2010 :: november dates
 DLI will perform twice at the Edison Ballroom in November: Friday 11/5 and Friday 11/26. On both dates we play from 7PM-12midnight. We also will enytertain the senior citizens of El Barrio on Sunday 11/7 from noon-3PM.


 October 15th, 2010 :: dinner dance
 DLI will fill the dancefloor at the fabulous Edison Ballroom on Fri Oct 1st and Fri Oct 15th from 7PM-12midnight.


 September 30th, 2010 :: senior citizens
 DLI plays from 5:30-7:30 for the Good Companions Senior Center on Madion ST. in Loisada. Our 5th year in a row there!


 September 23rd, 2010 :: BB Kings
 DLI appears for the first time at the celebrated BB King's Club on West 42nd St (bet. 7th-8th Aves)


 September 10th, 2010 :: dinner dance
 Both 9/10 AND 9/24 at the Edison Ballroom from 7PM-12mid West 47th St (bet.Bway & 8th Ave)


 August 11th, 2010 :: community event
 DLI plays from 1-4PM for the Baruch Houses Tenants Assn. 130 Columbia St.


 August 6th, 2010 :: dinner dance
 Both Aug 6th AND 20th at the Edison Ballroom


 July 24th, 2010 :: BBQ
 DLI performs at a private BBQ in Orange,CT from 4-8PM for John & Gladys Soto.


 July 9th, 2010 :: dinner dance
 DLI performs at the Edison Ballroom on July 8 AND 23 from 7PM-12mid.


 June 11th, 2010 :: community event
 DLI performs for the 5th year in a row for the Vladeck Houses Tenants Assn. 324 Madison St. from 5-8 PM


 June 9th, 2010 :: corporate party
 DLI performs for a corporate party at Cipriani Wall Street from 7-11PM.


 June 4th, 2010 :: Edison
 DLI performs for a dinner-dance a the Edison Ballroom on both June 4h AND June 18th from 7PM-12mid.


 June 3rd, 2010 :: corporate event
 DLI performs from noon until 2 PM at the Equitable Life Ins. Co. at 7th Ave. and 51st St.


 May 21st, 2010 :: dinner dance
 Dance the night away at the Edison Ballroom with DLI and Joe Battaglia's New York Big Band. 7PM-12mid.


 May 7th, 2010 :: dinner dance
 DLI performs again at the elegant Edison Ballroom from 7PM-12mid.


 April 28th, 2010 :: senior citizens concert
 DLI performs a concert at a senior citizen center in Washington Heights at 11 AM


 April 23rd, 2010 :: dinner dance
 DLI plays for dinner and dancing at the Edison Ballroom. 7PM-12mid.


 April 9th, 2010 :: dinner dance
 DLI performs again at the elegant Edison Ballroom opposite the Joe Battaglia New York Big Band.


 March 26th, 2010 :: Dinner dance
 DLI quintet performs at the Edison Ballroom from 7PM-12mid.


 March 6th, 2010 :: wedding
 DLI performs as a trio for the wedding of Ashley & Nicholas in Tribeca. 6-10 PM


 February 13th, 2010 :: Feb dates for DLI at Edison
 DLI has two dates in February at the Edison Ballroom: Sat 2/13 and Sat 2/27. Come celebrate with your Valentine!


 January 16th, 2010 :: DLI at Edison Ballroom
 DLI performs on two Saturdays in January at the Edison Ballroom on West 47th Street: 1/16 and 1/23. We play from 7PM-12midnight and share the stage with Joe Battaglia and his New York Big Band.


 December 12th, 2009 :: Holidays at Edison
 Come celebrate the holidays with DLI at the Edison Ballroom: Sat 12/12, Sat 12/26 AND a special New Year's Eve Party on 12/31. The Edison is located on West 47th Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue. We play from 7PM-12midnight (one hour later on NYE)


 November 21st, 2009 :: Edison Ballroom
 Dinner and dancing to DLI from 7PM-12midnight on Sat 11/21 and Sat 11/28 (to help you work off some of that Thanksgiving turkey!)


 October 17th, 2009 :: Edison Ballroom
 DLI has two dates at the beautiful Edison Ballroom: Sat 10/17 and Sat 10/24. We play from 7PM-12midnight.


 September 26th, 2009 :: Edison Ballroom dinner-dance
 DLI performs from 7PM-12midnight at the Edison Ballroom alternating with the Joe Battaglia New Yirk Big Band.


 September 17th, 2009 :: block party
 DLI performs at a block party sponsored by the Good Companions Senior Center. 6-8PM at 324 Madison Street. This is our fifth annual apperarance there!


 August 1st, 2009 :: August at Edison
 DLI performs at the Edison Ballroom on Saturday 8/1, 8/15, and 8/29. We also perform at a country club function in Livingston, NJ on Sunday 8/9.


 July 4th, 2009 :: July dates
 DLI performs at the Edison Ballroom on Sat 7/4 and Sat 7/18. Also on 7/18 we play at a block party for the Wise Tenant's Ass. Saturday 7/25 we play for a country club affair in Stamford, CT.


 June 5th, 2009 :: Milestone
 Friday June 5th will be a bittersweet celebration for DLI: We mark our 6th anniversary at the Rainbow Room, and also our last gig there (it's closing.) Fortunately we are beginning a new steady gig at the Edison Ballroom on Saturday 6/27. We hope to be there most Saturdays from now on. We have found a new home! Monday 6/15 we play for a private party at Cipriani Wall Street.


 May 1st, 2009 :: Rainbow Room
 DLI performs at the Rainbow Room on Friday 5/1 and Saturday 5/23.


 April 3rd, 2009 :: Rainbow Room
 DLI performs at the Rainbow Room on Friday 4/3 and Saturday 4/11.


 March 8th, 2009 :: March Dates
 DLI performs at a wedding at the Pierre Hotel on Sunday March 8th and at the Rainbow Room on Saturday 3/14.


 February 14th, 2009 :: February dates
 DLI appears at the Rainbow Room on Sat 2/14 to celebrate Valentine's Day and Fri 2/27.


 January 3rd, 2009 :: January dates
 DLI will ring in the new year with three dates at the Rainbow Room: Sat 1/3, Fri 1/16, and Fri 1/30. All dates are from 7 PM - 12 midnight and feature the DLI Quintet (David, Luisito, Igor, Ray Martinez, and Eddie Montalvo.)


 December 13th, 2008 :: December at the Rainbow Room
 DLI performs three times this month at the fabulous Rainbow Room. Come see the Rockefeller Center Xmas Tree and dance to the music of DLI: Sat 12/13 Fri 12/26 Sat 12/27 We play all three dates from 7 PM-12midnight


 November 7th, 2008 :: november dates
 Friday 11/7 DLI performs at Cumberland County Community College in Vineland, NJ to celebrate Hispanic heritage. 8-10 PM Saturday 11/15 DLI featured in a two-page article (with photos) about the Rainbow Room in today's NY Post (pp. 25-26) Wednesday 11/26 DLI returns to Vintage, 171 Main Street in White Plains for a pre-Thanksgiving Salsa Party. Music starts at 9 PM Friday 11/28 DLI performs at the Rainbow Room from 7 PM-12mid


 October 3rd, 2008 :: october dates
 10/3 Rainbow Room 7PM-12mid 10/10 Rainbow Room 10/16 corporate party 10/24 Rainbow Room


 September 10th, 2008 :: september dates
 9/10 DLI makes it's fourth annual appearance at the fall festival of the Good Companions Senior Center 334 Madison St. We play from 6-8 PM. 9/12 Rainbow Room 7PM-12mid 9/26 Rainbow Room 9/28 Dave's wedding 1PM


 August 9th, 2008 :: August DLI dates
 Sat 8/9 DLI at the Rainbow Room from 7PM-12 midnight Sat 8/16 DLI travels to Beaver Creek, Colorado to perform at the wedding of Emily Taub and Orlay Alonso. Fri 8/22 DLI performs for a wedding with the Hank Lane Orchestra in Manhattan.


 July 5th, 2008 :: DLI's July dates
 Sat 7/5 DLI performs for Hank Lane Music at a wedding in Westchester Fri 7/11 DLI begins our 6th season at the Rainbow Room Sat 7/12 Another wedding for Hank Lane Music , also in Westchester. Fri 7/18 DLI at the Rainbow Room Thurs 7/24 DLI performs a lunchtime concert (noon-2PM) for Music a la Mode at 1166 6th Ave at 46th St. Fri 7/25 DLI at the Rainbow Room


 June 11th, 2008 :: June DLI dates
 Wed 6/11 DLI performs at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel for the Spanish-U.S. Chamber of Commerce Dinner Dance. Fri 6/13 It's a lucky day as DLI performs at the Rainbow Room. Wed 6/18 DLI plays a luchtime concert for Music a la Mode at 919 3rd Ave Thurs 6/26 Another Music a la Mode lunchtime concert. This time we're at 787 7th Ave (the Galleria entrance on West 51st Street) Fri 6/27 DLI celebrates our 5th Anniversary at the Rainbow Room!!


 May 5th, 2008 :: May dates
 DLI performs at a fund-raiser for Neighborhood Links in Bedford, NY on Sat 5/3 and at a cocktail party at the NY Hilton on Tues 5/20.


 April 5th, 2008 :: April weddings
 DLI performs for three weddings in April with the Hank Lane Office: Sat 4/5, Sun 4/13, and Sat 4/19. We also perform for a corporate function on Wed 4/9.


 March 15th, 2008 :: Rainbow Room in March
 DLI performs at the Rainbow Room on Sat March 15th from 7PM-12midnight


 February 8th, 2008 :: Rainbow Room in Feb
 DLI performs two dates at the Rainbow Room: Fri 2/8 and Sat 2/16.


 January 11th, 2008 :: Ring in the new year (2008)
  DLI starts 2008 at the Rainbow Room on Fri 1/11, Fri 1/18, and Fri 1/25. Sat 1/19 we play a wedding at Chesea Piers, and Sat 1/26 we entertain at an industrial show in Central Park.


 December 1st, 2007 :: December dates
 12/1 wedding for Hank Lane 12/13 private party at Spark's Steakhouse 12/21 private birthday party 12/22 Rainbow Room 12/27 Rainbow Room 12/28 Rainbow Room 12/29 Rainbow Room HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL FROM DLI


 November 3rd, 2007 :: November dates
 11/3 Rainbow Room 11/7 party fr CORE marketing 11/9 Rainbow Room 11/23 Ranbow Room


 October 19th, 2007 :: October dates
 10/19 Rainbow Room 10/22 Sessions 73 10/24 Waldorf Astoria 10/26 Rainbow Room 10/27 wedding for Hank Lane


 September 7th, 2007 :: September dates
 9/7 Rainbow Room 9/10 annual party for senior citizens on Madison St. 9/21 Rainbow Room 9/29 wedding for Hank Lane


 August 3rd, 2007 :: August dates
 8/3 Rainbow Room 8/10 Rainbow Room 8/11 block party for Vladeck tenants association 8/15 lunchtime concert at Battery Park City 8/17 Rainbow Room 8/24 Rainbow Room 8/29 Swing 46


 July 12th, 2007 :: special July for DLI
 7/12 DLI performs from noon-2PM at 1166 6th Ave sponsored by Music a la Mode 7/13 DLI at the Rainbow Room from 7PM-12 midnight 7/16 DLI performs for the first time at Sessions, 73rd St & 1st Ave in Manhattan *******7/18 DLI is proud to be a featured peformer at Lincoln Center's Midsummernight Swing!!! Dance class at 6:30 and the band plays two sets between 7:30-10PM. Admission is free to the courtyard by the fountain at Lincoln Center, and there is a $15 charge to use the special dance floor in front of the stage Come on out and support our music at this prestigious venue!******* 7/24 DLI plays two sets between noon-2PM at 919 3rd Avenue, sponsored by Music a la Mode 7/27 DLI appears at the beautiful Rainbow Room from 7PM until midnight.


 June 17th, 2007 :: DLI June dates
 6/17 DLI performs at a graduation party in Greenwich, CT *****6/22 DLI celebrates our 4th Anniversary at thge prestigious Rainbow Room***** 6/28 DLI plays as a trio from noon-2PM at 45th Street & 6th Ave sponsored by Music a la Mode 6/29 DLI is once again at the beautiful Rainbow Room


 May 19th, 2007 :: Busy May for DLI
 5/19 Luisito & Igor add some Latin spice to a wedding with the Hank Lane Orchestra 5/22 DLI performs twice in one night! First at a cocktail party at the NY Hilton Hotel, and later at a party at Cipriani Wall Street 5/25 DLI appears again at the fabulous Rainbow Room 5/26 DLI adds that special Latin flavor to the Mike Herman Orchestra for a wedding in Manhattan


 April 7th, 2007 :: April at the Rainbow Room
 DLI will appear on Saturday April 7th at the Rainbow Room in Rockefeller Center. Music starts at 7PM.


 March 3rd, 2007 :: March dates at the Rainbow Room
 DLI will perform three times in March, 2007 at the prestigious Rainbow Room opposite Joe Battaglia and his New York Big Band: Fri 3/2, Fri 3/9, and Sat 3/17.


 February 3rd, 2007 :: February 2007 dates
 DlI has four dates in February at the Rainbow Room: Sat 2/3, Fri 2/9, Sat 2/17, and Sat 2/24. All dates are from 7PM-12mid.


 January 6th, 2007 :: January dates
 DLI rings in the new year with our first date of 2007 at the Rainbow Room on Saturday 1/6. We add some Latin spice to a wedding with the Joe Battaglia New York Big Band on Thursday 1/11. On Sunday 1/14 DLI returns to the Winner's Circle in Westbury, Long Island. iStar Financial has chosen DLI to entertain at their annual conference in Garden City on Monday 1/22. We finish off the month with another date at the Rainbow Room on Friday 1/26.


 December 12th, 2006 :: busy December
 DLI starts off a busy month with a party with the Peter Duchin Orchestra at the Rainbow Room. Later in the month we play five dates at the RR: 12/22, 23, 28, 29, & 30. Come check out the Rockefeller Christmas tree and dance to the music of DLI.


 November 3rd, 2006 :: November at the Rainbow Room
 DLI will be appearing on two Fridays this November: 11/3 and 11/24.


 October 6th, 2006 :: October at the Rainbow Room
 DLI plays a series of three Fridays at the prestigious Rainbow Room : 10/6, 10/13, and 10/27. In addition, we play for the annual party of the Vladeck Tenant Association on Sat 10/14 and add some Latin Spice to a wedding in Oyster Bay on Sat 10/28.


 September 7th, 2006 :: September dates for DLI
 DLI starts the very busy month of September with a FREE lunchtime concert at 1166 6th Ave (near 45th Street) from noon-2PM on Thursday 9/7. We play on four Fridays at the Rainbow Room: 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, and 9/29. Wednesday 9/13 finds us at Saks Fifth Avenue, Wed 9/20 we perform for the Senior Citizens at Good Companions on Madison St., and on Sat 9/30 we perform at a wedding with the Robbie Scott Orchestra.


 August 4th, 2006 :: DLI August dates
 DLI has a busy August! Four dates at the Rainbow Room: Fri 8/4, Fri 8/11, Fri 8/18, and sat 8/26. Our first appearance at the West Gate Lounge in Nyack, NY is on Sat 8/5 (Two sets starting at 11PM). We add some Latin spice to a wedding with the Robbie Scott Orchestra on Sat 8/19, and a special FREE lunchtime concert in the atrium on East 43rd Street (betwee4n Lex and 3rd Ave. on Wed 8/30 from noon-2PM.


 July 6th, 2006 :: DLI July 2006 dates
 Thurs 7/6 DLI will give a free lunchtime concert at Tower 45, 120 West 45th St. between 6th Ave. & Broadway. Listen to our swinging sounds as you relax with your luch between noon and 2PM. Rainbow room: DLI will perform at the Rainbow Room on Fri 7/14, Sat 7/22, and Fri 7/28. All performances are from 7Pm-12mid. Winner's Circle: DLI will help the Winner's Circle Club in Westbury, Long Island celebnrate their 10th anniversary as a Salsa DANCE CLUB. We play one set at 10PM. 7/29 DLI will perform for a Latin Dance Night at the Hopatcong Yacht Club in Hopatcong, NJ.


 June 10th, 2006 :: June dates at Rainbow Room
 DLI has a busy schedule for June, playing for a couple of private parties and four dates at the Rainbow Room in NYC: Sat 6/10, Sat 6/17, Sat 6/24, and Fri 6/30.


 May 19th, 2006 :: May dates
 DLI adds some Latin spice to a cocktail party at the New York Hilton Hotel on Tuesday May 23rd and we play for dinner and dancing at the Rainbow Room on Friday May 26th.


 April 1st, 2006 :: Busy April
 DLI starts the month with a Latin dance party at the Lake Valhalla Club in Montville, NY on April 1st. We appear at the Rainbow Room on three Fridays...4/7, 4/14, and 4/21. DLI has two radio interviews this month: Saturday 4/15 with Eddie Love on WHCR 90.3FM, and Monday 4/17 with German Santana and Louis Lafitte on WKCR 89.9FM. Both shows are from 10PM-12midnite. Tune in!!


 March 3rd, 2006 :: March dates at Rainbow Room
 March will be a busy month for us as we perform every Friday at the prestigious Rainbow Room: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st. All gigs are from 7PM-12mid.


 March 1st, 2006 :: DLI II reviewed in Latin Beat Magazine
 Check out the March issue of Latin Beat Magazine. On page 40 there is a review of DLI II. Rudy Mangual says our cd is "joyous, powerful, and above all dance-friendly...a special recording."


 February 4th, 2006 :: Feb at Rainbow Room
 DLI has three dates in February at the Rainbow Room: Sat 2/4, Fri 2/13, and Sat 2/25.


 January 6th, 2006 :: January dates
 DLI starts the new year with three Friday dates at the Rainbow Room. We perform from 7PM-12mid on 1/6, 1/13, and 1/27.


 December 10th, 2005 :: December dates
 12/10 DLI appears with the Hank Lane Orchestra for a wedding in Manhattan 12/23, 12/24, 12/29, & 12/30 DLI has a busy holiday week at the Rainbow Room. Come check out the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree and dance to DLI y su ritmo tropical.


 December 2nd, 2005 :: DLI makes top ten list
 Latin Beat columnist Vicki Sola picks "Pepe Antonio" from our DLI II CD for her Top Ten list of 2005 recordings!


 December 1st, 2005 :: CD release
 DLI II CD is finally ready! Buy this swinging recording at Casa Latina, CDBaby.com, Descarga.com, and soon on our own website. The eleven tunes include guaracha, cha cha, bolero, bomba, & merengue in both conjunto and charanga styles. Bruce Polin of Descarga.com says that this CD is "a pure delight."


 November 7th, 2005 :: November dates
 11/7 DLI appears in a Mario Torres production at the Manhattan Reastaurant Lounge at the corner of Bleeker & the Bowery in Mahattan. One set at 8:30PM 11/22 DLI performs yet again at the Rainbow Room


 October 1st, 2005 :: October 2005 dates
 10/1 Leslie & Dave swing to the sounds of DLI at their wedding in New Jersey. 10/3 DLI appears for the first time at the new location of Henry Knowles' "Simply Salsa" on West 41st Street 10/7, 10/14, 10/24 DLI continues at the Rainbow Room 10/15 DLI appears with the Micheal Hart Orchestra at a wedding in Manhattan


 September 2nd, 2005 :: September dates
 9/2 Rainbow Room 9/10 Rainbow Room 9/21 party for Good Companions Senior Center 9/23 Rainbow Room


 August 6th, 2005 :: August dates
 DLI will add some Latin spice to a wedding with the Hank Lane Orchestra on 8/6. Other dates: 8/3 photo session for the cover of our new CD 8/12 Rainbow Room 8/13 block party for Vladeck Tenants Assn. on Madison St. 8/19 Rainbow Room 8/20 wedding with Hank Lane Orch 8/27 Rainbow Room


 July 8th, 2005 :: July at the Rainbow Room
 DLI will be swinging at the Rainbow Room on July 8th, 22nd, and 29th.


 June 3rd, 2005 :: Anniversary
 DLI celebrates its Second Anniversary at the Rainbow Room on June 3rd! June 10th we play for a wedding in Newark, NJ June 17th DLI travels to Baltimore June 25th we perform a concert at Kingsborough Community College in Brooklyn


 May 6th, 2005 :: May dates
 On 5/6 DLI plays for a corporate party with the Riviera Band of Hank Lane. 5/27 DLI returns to the Rainbow Room


 April 1st, 2005 :: April with DLI
 This is not a joke! We appear at the Rainbow Room on Friday April 1st from 7PM-12mid.


 March 5th, 2005 :: March dates at Rainbow Room
 Here are the March dates for DLI at the Rainbow Room: Sat 3/5, Fri 3/11, Sat 3/19, and Fri 3/25. We play from 7PM-12mid and share the stage with the swinhging sounds of Ron Sunshine with the Tim Ouimette Orchestra


 February 5th, 2005 :: February dates
 February is Cupid's month, and DLI will be playing for lovers four times at the Rainbow Room: Sat 2/5, Fri 2/11, Mon 2/14, and Fri 2/18.


 January 7th, 2005 :: January dates
 DLI will perform five times in January: Monday 1/17 we return to El Flamingo to play for the best salsa dancers in New York. Two sets: 9:30 ans 11:00PM. El Flamingo features DJ Henry Knowles and is located on West 21st St. between 10th-11th Aves. Friday 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, and Saturday 1/29 we return to our long-standing engagement at the Rainbow Room in Rockefeller Center. We perform from 7PM-12mid


 December 16th, 2004 :: Senior Center concert
 DLI returns to Riverbank State Park to perform for their Senior Center at 1PM on Thursday 12/16. The park is located at 145th Street and Riverside Drive in Manhattan. FREE ADMISSION.


 December 10th, 2004 :: December at the Rainbow Room
 DLI has a busy December at the Rainbow Room. Come see the tree and dance the night away on Fri 12/10, Sat 12/18, Tues 12/22, Wed 12/23, Thurs 12/24, Tues 12/28 and Wed 12/29. Happy Holidays!!!


 November 29th, 2004 :: New DLI CD
 Showplace Studios in Dover, NJ is where DLI will record our second CD. The sessions begin 11/29 and will feature Ray Martinez on bass, Walter Reyes on congas, Edwin Vega on timbales, Marshall Gilkes on trombone,as well as Dave, Luisito, and Igor. Stay tuned for more info.


 November 5th, 2004 :: November Rainbow Room dates
 In November DLI will perform on three Fridays at the Rainbow Room: 11/5, 11/19, and 11/26.


 October 4th, 2004 :: WKCR interview
 Dave will be interviewed by Louis Lafitte and German Santana on radio station WKCR 89.9FM at 10PM They will play the DLI CD as well as a recording of our live performance at El Flamingo in August.


 October 1st, 2004 :: October dates at the Rainbow Room
 DLI continues its second year at the Rainbow Room with engagements on three Fridays in October: 10/1, 10/8, 10/15.


 September 3rd, 2004 :: September dates at the Rainbow Room
 DLI will perform every Friday in September at the Rainbow Room. Come see us on 9/3, 9/10, 9/17. and 9/24.


 August 6th, 2004 :: August Fridays at the Rainbow Room
 DLI appears every Friday in the month of August at the Prestigious Rainbow Room: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, and 8/30.


 July 3rd, 2004 :: July dates at Rainbow Room
 DLI enters its second year at the Rainbow Room with performances on 7/3, 7/9, 7/23, and 7/30.


 June 4th, 2004 :: 1st Anniversary at Rainbow Room
 This month DLI celebrates its first anniversary at the prestigious Rainbow Room in New York. We perform there on Fri 6/4, Fri 6/11, and Fri 6/18. 6/26 finds us in Connecticut performing for a wedding


 June 4th, 2004 :: 1st Anniversary at Rainbow Room
 This month DLI celebrates its first anniversary at the prestigious Rainbow Room in New York. We perform there on Fri 6/4, Fri 6/11, and Fri 6/18 with the wonderful Tony Corbiscello Orchestra. 6/26 finds us in Connecticut playing mambos and cha chas at a wedding.


 May 14th, 2004 :: May dates at the Rainbow Room
 This month DLI performs at the Rainbow Room on Friday 5/14 and Friday 5/21.


 May 1st, 2004 :: Gigs in May
 DLI adds some Latin spice to the Hank Lane Orchestra at a wedding in East Hampton on 5/1. Friday 5/14 at the Rainbow Room 5/18 finds us performing at an auction to Benefit the Little Red Schoolhouse. 5/21 at the Rainbow Room 5/29 Wedding at Manhasset, NY of Mary Ann Fusco and Dennis Bates


 April 19th, 2004 :: DLI at El Flamingo
 DLI appears again at the home of the best salsa dancers in New York, El Flamingo. Two sets: 9:30 and 11:00PM. Admission is $10. Go to www.mambOn2.com to view photos of this event.


 April 2nd, 2004 :: April dates at the Rainbow Room
 DLI will perform four times during April at the Rainbow Room. Also on the bill is the Cab Calloway Orchestra. The dates are: Fri 4/2, Sat 4/10, Fri 4/23, and Fri 4/30.


 March 5th, 2004 :: March dates at Rainbow Room
 DLI continues at the prestigious Rainbow Room on Fri 3/5, Sat 3/13, Fri 3/19, and Fri 3/26. We share the stage with the George Gee Orchestra.


 February 7th, 2004 :: February dates
 DLI has return engagement at the Flamingo on Monday 2/9. Help us celebrate Luisito's birthday that night. We continue at the Rainbow Room on Sat 2/7, Sat 2/14, Sat 2/21, and Fri 2/27. Robbie Scott and the New Deal Orchestra also performs.


 January 3rd, 2004 :: January dates
 Ring in the new year with DLI at the Rainbow Room. We appear there Sat 1/3, Sat 1/17, Fri 1/23 and Fri 1/30. Ron Allen and the Harlem Reaissance Orchestra will alternate sets with us.


 December 22nd, 2003 :: Christmas week at the Rainbow Room
 DLI continues their engagement at the prestigious Rainbow Room with Four dates during Christmas week. Take in the beautiful Rockefeller Center tree and dance the night away with DLI on Mon 12/22,Tues 12/23, Wed 12/24, and Sat 12/27. Happy holidays!!!


 December 15th, 2003 :: DLI apears at El Flamingo
 On Monday, December 15th, DLI will make our first appearance at El Flamingo, located on West 21st Street near the West Side Highway. There will be two shows: 9:30 and 11PM. Admission is $10. DLI will perform for the best crowd of salsa dancers in New York. Come join in the fun.


 November 7th, 2003 :: Busy November
 November will be a busy month for DLI. We have seven dates at the Rainbow Room: 11/7, 11/14, 11/15, 11/21, 11/22, 11/28, and 11/29. For all dates we play from 7PM to midnight.


 September 12th, 2003 :: DLI extended at the Rainbow Room
 DLI has been extended through the end of OCTOBER at the Rainbow Room. The new dates are: Fri 9/12, Sat 9/20, Fri 9/26, Fri 10/3, Fri 10/10, & Fri 10/31


 July 4th, 2003 :: Rainbow Room engagement
 We have been extended at the Rainbow Room for the rest of the summer!!! The dates are: Fri 7/4 Sat 7/12 Fri 7/18 Sat 7/26 Fri 8/1 Sat 8/9 Fri 8/15 and Sat 8/30.


 June 7th, 2003 :: DLI appears at the Rainbow Room
 DLI has just signed a contract to appear four times in June at the prestigious Rainbow Room in Rockafeller Center. We play from 7PM to Midnight on Saturday 6/7, Friday 6/13, Friday 6/20, and Saturday 6/28.


 May 23rd, 2003 ::
 A show by DLI at Riverbank State Park- West Side Highway at 145th St. We play from 6:30 until 7:15. One set only.


 May 12th, 2003 ::
 The New York Hilton will swing to the sounds of DLI at a corporate dinner dance.


 May 9th, 2003 ::
 DLI makes its first appearance at the Rhythm Supper Club - 86th St. and 24th Ave. in Brooklyn. The music starts at 11:30 PM.


 April 26th, 2003 :: Radio interview with Vicki Sola
 Tune in to "Que Viva La Musica" with Vicki Sola on WFDU-FM 89.1 Saturdays from Noon to 3PM DLI will be interviewed live on April 26th. Call in during the inteview to show your support for DLI and win prizes!! (201)692-2013


 April 19th, 2003 ::
 Erin and Roger will dance the night away at their wedding with music by DLI.


 March 10th, 2003 :: DLI appears in Latin Beat Magazine
 Check out the March issue of Latin Beat Magazine. Our photo appears on page 18, and on page 36 we made the Hit Parade: Guantanamera is #7 on the New York Hit Parade compiled by Vicki Sola of WFDU 89.1FM !!!