Welcome to the Tropical Zone in the Twin Cities

logoTropical Zone Orchestra is Twin Cities based and features the best talent ready to cater live entertainment to your need. We are designed to fit any atmosphere or context in which great live latin music is requested, enhancing every event while performing tropical dance music such as Salsa, Merengue and Bolero.

Upcoming Performances

DIXIES ON GRAND
Jun 11 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

Past Performances

DIXIES ON GRAND
Nov 13 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

Cherokee Tavern
Nov 25 Wed Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
886 Smith Ave. S. West Saint Paul, MN
651-457-2729

DIXIES ON GRAND
Nov 27 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave

DIXIES ON GRAND
Oct 23 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

DIXIES ON GRAND
Oct 9 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

Cherokee Tavern
Sep 26 Sat Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
886 Smith Ave. S. West Saint Paul, MN
651-457-2729

DIXIES ON GRAND
Sep 25 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

SHAKOPEE BALLROOM
Sep 12 Fri Saint Paul, MN

11:00p
La Picosa 1530 am and TZO 3rd anniversay celebration


2400 4th Ave E Shakopee, MN 55379-1723
952.445.0412

DIXIES ON GRAND
Sep 11 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

Cherokee Tavern
Aug 29 Sat Saint Paul, MN



DIXIES ON GRAND
Aug 28 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

EL BURRITO MERCADO
Aug 21 Fri Saint Paul, MN

7:00p-10:00p
1075 Cesar Chavez st

DIXIES ON GRAND
Aug 14 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

DIXIES ON GRAND
Jul 24 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

Coon Rapids Dam Summer Concert
Jul 23 Thu Coon Rapids, MN

Coon Rapids Regional Dam Performance Pavilion

7:00p-8:30a
9750 Egret Blvd

Picosa
Jul 18 Sat Minneapolis, MN

10:00p-1:00a
65 Main Street SE #143
6127463970

Picosa
Jul 11 Sat Minneapolis, MN

10:00p-1:00a
65 Main Street SE #143
6127463970

DIXIES ON GRAND
Jul 10 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

The Rumba in Minnesota
Saturday July 4th, 9:00pm

JULY 4TH CELEBRATION

100th Tropical Zone Performance

Loto Life Cafe
6th and Sibly, Downtown Saint Paul

GRAND OLD DAY 2008
Jun 1 Sun St. Paul, MN

Language Sprout Stage at Kowalski's 3:00pm
Grand Ave St.Paul, MN

DIXIES ON GRAND
Jun 12 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

Picosa
Jun 13 Sat Minneapolis, MN

10:00p-1:00a
65 Main Street SE #143
6127463970

DIXIES ON GRAND
Jun 26 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

DIXIES ON GRAND
Apr 29 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

DIXIES ON GRAND
May 15 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

DIXIES ON GRAND
May 1 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

DIXIES ON GRAND
Apr 24 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

DIXIES ON GRAND
Apr 10 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

DIXIES ON GRAND
Mar 27 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

VISAGE NIGHTCLUB
Mar 19 Thu Minneapolis, MN

12:00p-1:00a
400 3rd Ave. North

DIXIES ON GRAND
Mar 13 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

DIXIES ON GRAND
Feb 27 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

DIXIES ON GRAND
Feb 13 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

VISAGE NIGHTCLUB
Feb 12 Thu Minneapolis, MN

12:00p-1:00a
400 3rd Ave. North

DIXIES ON GRAND
Jan 30 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

DIXIES ON GRAND
Jan 23 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

DIXIES ON GRAND
Jan 09 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

DIXIES ON GRAND
Dec 26 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

The Rumba in Minnesota
Saturday December 27th from 9:30PM to 1:30 AM

Trocaderos' Latin New Year's Celebration

Trocaderos
107 Third Avenue North, Minneapolis

DIXIES ON GRAND
Dec 12 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

DIXIES ON GRAND
Nov 28 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

DIXIES ON GRAND
Nov 14 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

PRIVATE PARTY
Nov 7 Sat

DIXIES ON GRAND
Oct 31 Fri Saint Paul, MN

Halloween Night Costumes Contest with Prizes

10:00p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

DIXIES ON GRAND
Oct 10 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

BABALU
Oct 3 Fri Minneapolis, MN

10:00-1:30 am
800 Washington Ave N # 102
612.746.3158

DIXIES ON GRAND
Sep 26 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

Cultural Heritage Festival
Sep 14 Sun Austin, MN 55912

3:00p
104 9th Place SW

DIXIES ON GRAND
Sep 12 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

DIXIES ON GRAND
Aug 29 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

Dixie's offers the best in southern comfort food and casual dining in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

LA BODEGA
Aug 23 Sat Minneapolis, MN

10:00 PM
Lyndale Ave and Lake St.
NO COVER

PRIVATE PARTY
Aug 9 Sat

DIXIES ON GRAND
Aug 8 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:00p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

Dixie's offers the best in southern comfort food and casual dining in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

CRYSTAL FROLICS
Jul 27 Sun Minneapolis, MN

3pm to 7pm
Becker Park Hwy 81 and Bass Lake Road

See ya there

DIXIES ON GRAND
Jul 25 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:30p-1:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

Dixie's offers the best in southern comfort food and casual dining in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

BASTILLE DAY CELEBRATION
Jul 13 Sun Minneapolis, MN

3pm to 5pm
Theatre de la Jeune Lune

See ya there

DIXIES ON GRAND
Jun 27 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:30p-2:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

Dixie's offers the best in southern comfort food and casual dining in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

TEQUILLA TANGO EVENT
Jun 6 Fri Saint Paul, MN

9pm to 1am
992 Arcade St. Saint Paul, MN 55106

Let's pack the place!

GRAND OLD DAY 2008
Jun 1 Sun St. Paul, MN

Language Sprout Stage at Kowalski's 3:00pm
Grand Ave St.Paul, MN

...See you there!

PRIVATE EVENT
May 30 Fri Saint Paul, MN

LCD Celebration

DIXIES ON GRAND
May 30 Fri Saint Paul, MN

VIVE � El FESTIVAL
May 25 Sun St. Paul, MN

6pm
Harriet Island

City Pages / La Invasora stage

El Loro Mexican Restaurant
May 24 Sat Burnsville, MN

10:30-1:30 am
2501 Horizon Dr. (Cliff Road and Hwy 13) Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 808-0068

...See you there!

BLUE MOON BALLROOM
May 16 Fri Rochester, MN

8:00p-12:00a
507.288.0556

TEQUILLA TANGO EVENT
May 9 Fri Saint Paul, MN

9pm to 1am
992 Arcade St. Saint Paul, MN 55106

Let's pack the place!

TEQUILLA TANGO EVENT
May 3 Sat Saint Paul, MN

9pm to 1am
992 Arcade St. Saint Paul, MN 55106

With DJ Luca

FESTIVAL CINCO DE MAYO
May 3 Sat Saint Paul, MN

2:00pm
Saint Paul

At the El Rio Stage near El Burrito Market

BABALU
May 2 Fri Minneapolis, MN

10:30-1:30 am
800 Washington Ave N # 102
612.746.3158

...See you there!

DIXIES ON GRAND
Apr 25 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:30p-2:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

Dixie's offers the best in southern comfort food and casual dining in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

TEQUILLA TANGO EVENT
Apr 18 Fri Saint Paul, MN

9pm to 1am
992 Arcade St. Saint Paul, MN 55106

See ya there

DIXIES ON GRAND
Mar 28 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:30p-2:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

Dixie's offers the best in southern comfort food and casual dining in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

RESTUARANTE NUEVO RODEO
Mar 27 Thu Minneapolis, MN

Time TBD
2709 E Lake St.
612.728.0101

...Jose Carrera's Donation...more info soon

BABALU
Mar 1 Sat Minneapolis, MN

10:30-1:30 am
800 Washington Ave N # 102
612.746.3158

...Join Tropical Zone the Twin Cities Hottest Salsa Orchestra

DIXIES ON GRAND
Feb 29 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:30p-2:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

Dixie's offers the best in southern comfort food and casual dining in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

BABALU
Feb 23 Sat Minneapolis, MN

10:30-1:30 am
800 Washington Ave N # 102
612.746.3158

...Join Tropical Zone for great Salsa

RESTUARANTE NUEVO RODEO
Feb 10 Sun Minneapolis, MN

10:30-1:30 am
2709 E Lake St.
612.728.0101

...Tropical Zone opens for Grupo Gale!

BABALU
Feb 1 Fri Minneapolis, MN

10:30-1:30 am
800 Washington Ave N # 102
612.746.3158

...Join Tropical Zone first Friday of every month

DIXIES ON GRAND
Jan 25 Fri Saint Paul, MN

10:30p-2:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

Dixie's offers the best in southern comfort food and casual dining in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

BABALU
Jan 4 Fri Minneapolis, MN

10:30-1:30 am
800 Washington Ave N # 102
612.746.3158

...Join Tropical Zone first Friday of every month

BABALU
Dec 28 Fri Minneapolis, MN

10:30-1:30 am
800 Washington Ave N # 102
612.746.3158

...Join Tropical Zone first Friday of every month

Private Party
Dec 16th

Chipotle Corporation Holiday Party Sunday

Private Party
Dec 14th

St. Paul School District Year End Celebration
LCD (Latino Consent Decree) ELL (English Language Learners)

FAMOUS DAVE'S
Dec 12 Wed UpTown Minneapolis MN

10:30-2:00 am
Calhoun Square 3001 Hennepin Ave S
612.822.9900

...Join Tropical Zone for some hot salsa

BABALU
Dec 7 Fri Minneapolis, MN

10:30-1:30 am
800 Washington Ave N # 102
612.746.3158

...Join Tropical Zone first Friday of every month

DIXIES ON GRAND
Nov 24 Sat Saint Paul, MN

10:30p-2:00a
695 Grand Ave
651.222.7345

Dixie's offers the best in southern comfort food and casual dining in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

BABALU
Nov 2 Fri Minneapolis, MN

10:30-2:00 am
800 Washington Ave N # 102
612.746.3158

...Join Tropical Zone first Friday of every month

Private Party
Nov 1

...St. Catherine College

Private Party
Oct 27

...Wedding Reception

TROCADEROS
Sep 29 Sat Minneapolis, MN

9:00-2:00 am
107 Third Avenue North
612.465.0440

...La Picosa 1530 AM throws a party celebrating 1st anniverary. Tropical Zone opens for La India.

BABALU
Sep 21 Fri Minneapolis, MN

10:30-2:00 am
800 Washington Ave N # 102
612.746.3158

...Univision 13 Latinopolis interviews Tropical Zone between sets. Interview will air Sep 28-29

Rumba In Minnesota presents: Tropical Zone Orchestra 100th performance!

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Come celebrate with The Rumba in Minnesota and Tropical Zone Orchestra 4th of July Latin style!

It is Tropical Zone Orchestra 100 performance anniversary and they will rock the house, burn the dancing floor, and jump through the roof in a night to remember.

Start Time: Saturday, July 4, 2009 at 9:00pm

Location: Restaurant & Bar Loto in downtown Saint Paul

Street: 6th & Sibly

Cover: $10

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GRAND OLD DAY 2008

Sun Jun 1st

The Tropical Zone Orchestra

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Language Sprout Stage at Kowalski's

3:00pm

DIXIES ON GRAND

logoREVIEW: Estuvo bien bueno. Era uno de esos party que tu vas y al otro dia lo que haces es habler del party. Creo que ya pronto van a tener que sacar mas mesas para tener mas espacio para bailar. Todos bailaban!!! Sabroso!!!!!!!!!!!
Sanchez, Judy

REVIEW: La presentaci�n de todos y cada uno de los integrantes fue de primera, ojal� que sigan cosechando muchos triunfos m�s, se lo deseo de todo coraz�n, muchas gracias.
Luisa Vintimilla

REVIEW: It was super fun! I really want to learn to salsa dance though! You guys were great!
LeAnn Willey

... see all of the reviews

Life Song A Homage to Jose Carrera

Thursday Mar 27th 7pm to 2am at Nueva Rodeo

logo Jose Carrera, known as the "father of Salsa" in MN, is fighting for his life. Some of his friends have come together to pay homage to him and at the same time raise some needed funds to help pay for his medical expenses. We are asking that everybody contribute $20 at the door.

Tropical Zone Opens For Grupo Gale and Jerry Galante Feb 10 2008

logoDirectly from Colombia...Grupo Gale is without a doubt one of the most successful salsa bands to come out of Colombia. Formed by Diego Gale who has played percussion for Marc Anthony, Celia Cruz, Hector Lavoe, Richie Ray and Bobby Cruz, Maelo Ruiz and more. Grupo Gal�, uno de los grupos de salsa m�s importantes de Colombia, presenta su colecci�n m�s completa para celebrar su decimo quinto aniversario. Este CD doble incluye los �xitos m�s grandes de su carrera, como "Mi vecina", y los �xitos "Como duele llorar" y la fusi�n de reggaet�n y salsa "Que Tumbao". Un disco para los amantes de la buena salsa.

Tropical Zone Opens For La India

logoSep 29 2007 - Radio station La Picosa 1530 AM celebrates its 1st year anniverary operating here in Chaska. La Picosa celebrated by hosting a huge party at Trocaderos in Minneapolis with DJ Eddie "Mozkito" Cruz and DJ Pablo. The headliner for the night was La India and her 12 piece band. Opening for La India was local group Tropical Zone Orchestra, the hottest new sasla orchestra in town. Tropical Zone features a 5 piece horn section that will blow you away.

Latinopolis Interview For Univision

logoSep 21 2007 - Yes, the word is out and it's getting around town. There's a new salsa orchestra in town called Tropical Zone. The guys from Latinopolis at Univision 13 just had to stop by and check it out. The Latinopolis crew stopped by BaBaLus Friday, September 21st, spent time interviewing Tropical Zone and taping some of the action inside the club during the performance. The interview was aired September 28-30. Hopefully soon we'll provide a link here so you can see it also.

Tropical Zone Opens For Grupo Niche

logoJul 27 2007 - The group that has led the charge for the past 25 years is Colombia's premier Salsa band, Grupo Niche. They put on an exciting and solid performance of great salsa music which everyone enjoyed. It was a pleasure for Tropical Zone to open for these guys.