tag:intilusion.com,2005:/blogs/inti-news?p=2INTI NEWS2018-03-01T03:06:59-06:00intilusion.comfalsetag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/38525702017-04-12T18:15:00-05:002018-02-17T00:53:14-06:00Sadarbība<p><br><span class="font_large">Get the latest EP </span><br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="VIDEOS" data-link-type="page" href="/videos"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/3fa8f6bf16857058c3622cfed2a7547c5b22d4c1/original/2015-09-13-00-41-29.png?1442125310" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a><br><br><br><font size="3" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Join me to a city near you! click </font><a contents="here" data-link-label="TOUR" data-link-type="page" href="/tour" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" target="_blank"><font size="3">here</font></a><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><font size="3" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Got any blog ideas? Email me to </font><a href="mailto:Dario@intusion.com" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><font size="3">Dario@intilusion.com</font></a><br> </p>
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<p>South America born / Texas raised Economist / World traveling songwriter & blogger / Explored 100+ countries</p>intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/35940862015-03-12T07:17:17-05:002018-02-17T00:55:08-06:00Nuevo Sencillo! New Song! "Sola"<p>Catch the premiere of my new song "Sola" in Houston's Channel 67 show Vive La Manana!<br> </p>
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<p>South America born / Texas raised Economist / World traveling songwriter & blogger / Explored 100+ countries</p>3:54intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/35300802015-02-14T00:33:25-06:002018-02-17T00:55:34-06:00New Single is out! Share! = )<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/03fc9e63c5a6403f67d1c492f5cf23c2f205ed52/original/keeping-tomorrow.png?1423894488" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br> </p>
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<p>South America born / Texas raised Economist / World traveling songwriter & blogger / Explored 100+ countries</p>3:38intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/34734002015-01-18T19:11:20-06:002017-01-11T08:32:29-06:00NOLA Rock 'n' Roll Marathon!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/189e4a4d6095a75db25cbc3f71559dc5090409e8/large/2015-01-07-18-26-53.png?1421629857" class="size_l justify_left border_none" alt="" />3:01intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/34484102015-01-01T14:14:38-06:002017-01-11T08:32:29-06:00Los AngelesWe are ready to rock out the House of Blues (Foundation Room). Click on flyer for tickets! = )<br><a href="http://intilusion.com/tickets"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/e9ce62458fbb4b392da6940c879927fdf1c48a17/large/2015-01-01-14-05-31.png?1420143152" class="size_l justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a>3:55intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/34157692014-12-18T18:29:30-06:002017-04-13T05:02:58-05:00Climb Huayna Picchu in 3 easy steps!<span class="font_large">If you are booking everything yourself and want to save money, follow these 3 easy steps:<br><br>1. Book in advance on this website (http://www.machupicchu.gob.pe/) I recommend getting to Aguas Calientes (AKA Machu Picchu Pueblo) the day before you climb the mountain. The website explains to you that there are only two groups of 200 people per day who are able to climb the mountain. 7am-8am and 10am-11am slots. Get plenty of rest once you get to Aguas Calientes.<br><br><br><br>2. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/4666fd86c4067e02fb43ae111d465ece41cff9a9/medium/huayna.jpg?1418948796" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Buy the bus ticket the day you get to Aguas Calientes. As of today (December 2014), there is no website to get the bus tickets that will take you to the Machu Picchu Ruins. Bus ride is approximately 30 minutes (about $20 per person) and buses leave to the ruins all day one after another, first come first serve.<br><br><br><br><br>3. Get up early, catch the first bus at 5:30am, take pictures, etc... Sign the book at the Huayna Picchu entrance, log in your time, then, climb away, drink plenty of water and be ready for a workout. This mountain is not for wimps and once you get to the top enjoy the unforgettable views, you feel like you are in the Avatar movie. It is not a race, so, stop frequently and recharge. Please, take repellent or wear a long sleeved shirt as there are plenty of mosquitoes and flying ants at the very peak of Huayna Picchu. Do not be afraid, as anything in life, if you practice common sense you should be safe. I climbed this mountain with my 53 year old mother and we had an awesome time. = ) </span><br><br><font size="3">Join me to a city near you! click </font><a contents="here" data-link-label="TOUR" data-link-type="page" href="/tour" target="_blank"><font size="3">here</font></a><br><font size="3">Got any blog ideas? Email me to <a href="mailto:Dario@intusion.com">Dario@intusion.com</a><br><br>About the Author: INTILUSION<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/3e3d1040b84ece5b910b3cce5beac8d507502172/small/20170413-000243.png?1492060505" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></font><p>South America born / Texas raised Economist / World traveling songwriter & blogger / Explored close to 100 countries </p>#Peru #MachuPicchu #travel #wanderlust <br> 4:32intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/33029932014-11-19T00:44:08-06:002017-07-01T23:16:11-05:00My Gratitude to Houston<p><span class="font_large">Houston means a lot me in a personal and professional level and will forever be a part of my life. Houston is the place where I went to college and graduated. A milestone for my family, I was the first one to graduate from a University. (UH)<br><br>I go to Houston almost every month and let me tell you that coming back it is always refreshing, even if it is only for a couple of days. My family is there and I have come to the realization that all my hopes and dreams have become true at a young age. Everything I have wanted to do in life when I dreamt in Houston became real even though I had to leave it in order to accomplish it. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/bca1a98383bfe10ae3255f2f4d41ab97210f3eac/medium/img-20141117-195909.jpg?1416379067" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br>This is the reason that this year (2014) the first ever annual friendsgiving party will be held in Houston next Wednesday November 26th. As a gratitude to the city and everything it gave me while I was there.<br><br><span class="font_small">Join me to a city near you! click <a contents="here" data-link-label="TOUR" data-link-type="page" href="/tour" target="_blank">here</a><br>Got any blog ideas? Email me to <a href="mailto:Dario@intusion.com">Dario@intusion.com</a></span></span><br> </p>
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<p>South America born / Texas raised Economist / World traveling songwriter & blogger / Explored close to 100 countries</p>2:24intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/28677502014-09-01T02:55:00-05:002017-04-13T18:39:09-05:00Rise and Shine in Frogner ParkThe best time to take pictures will be right after sunrise. There will be a few runners and bikers getting their morning workout, but they move along. My brother and I walked this park and were able to take plenty of photos without the massive crowds that will show up at later hours. Once tourist groups reach the park you will not be able to take photos like the one I was able to take.<br><br>Stay close to Majorstuen Station and you will be less than 5 minutes walk distance from the park. I hope this tip helps you get amazing photos of the outstanding sculptures you will find at Frogner Park while you visit Oslo. Gustav Vigeland was truly an amazing artist.<br><br><font size="3">Join me to a city near you! click </font><a contents="here" data-link-label="TOUR" data-link-type="page" href="/tour" target="_blank"><font size="3">here</font></a><br><font size="3">Got any blog ideas? Email me to </font><a href="mailto:Dario@intusion.com"><font size="3">Dario@intusion.com</font></a><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/0899a1e98044daf0e70dcc5996e90b4112f31adf/medium/2014-08-25-19-15-34.jpg?1419640408" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /><p>About the Author: INTILUSION </p>
<p>South America born / Texas raised Economist / World traveling songwriter & blogger / Explored close to 100 countries</p>3:23intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/30816782014-07-17T01:38:44-05:002017-04-13T18:55:29-05:00Alone with Christ the Redeemer No one tells you how to get it done. If you visit Rio de Janeiro, you can accomplish it with these 3 simple steps.<br><br>1. Wake up really early. Depending on where you stay you can take the Metro, get off at Largo do Machado Station, then, take the bus that says Cosme Velho, this bus will take you to Corcovado which is the name of the mountain where the Christ is located. Plan accordingly, so you can be by Corcovado Train Station at 7am. The first train leaves at 7:30 am You can always drive, hire a van or take a taxi to Corcovado; however, I recommend this itinerary, it works! look at the picture below.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/e8766fd99ecacf7e6275480db30e1f757b8bd1c2/small/rio.png?1405577818" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" height="143" style="width: 169px;" /><br>Useful links - <a contents="http://www.metrorio.com.br" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.metrorio.com.br/" target="_blank">http://www.metrorio.com.br</a><br> <a contents="http://www.corcovado.com.br" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.corcovado.com.br/" target="_blank">http://www.corcovado.com.br</a><br><br>2. You will have people around you and you have to take the elevator to beat the people who are taking the stairs. The elevator will be located at the left side as soon as you get off the train.<br><br>3. There will be at least 6 people in the elevator with you running to take the first picture. They will try to get right in front of the Christ and start a line; however, you can go down the stairs where you can pose for your partner in crime who can take your photo. The illusion that no one is there is made by the stairs as you can see in the photo.<br><br>Hopefully these tips can help you, you have a 1 minute window, after that minute is over, you will have 100 people around you! (booooo) Please take a look at this quick 16 second video of my first look at Christ the Redeemer. Good luck!<br><br><font size="3">Join me to a city near you! click </font><a contents="here" data-link-label="TOUR" data-link-type="page" href="/tour" target="_blank"><font size="3">here</font></a><br><font size="3">Got any blog ideas? Email me to </font><a href="mailto:Dario@intusion.com"><font size="3">Dario@intusion.com</font></a><br><br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="vtFDfJLQAYk" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/vtFDfJLQAYk/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vtFDfJLQAYk?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br> <p>About the Author: INTILUSION </p>
<p>South America born / Texas raised Economist / World traveling songwriter & blogger / Explored close to 100 countries</p>2:38intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/30021762014-06-09T02:34:03-05:002017-04-13T18:57:20-05:00FIFA 2014 World Cup Brazil for Dummies<br>Here are a few Don'ts so you look like you know what's up in Brazil during the upcoming World Cup! = )<br><br>1. Take several T-shirts of the national team you are supporting, as fans also exchange T-shirts at the end of the game.<br>DON’T be boring; if a fan from another national team wants to exchange T-shirts and you don’t want to exchange them, at least offer to exchange info and make a friend.<br><br>2. Attend fan fests, they are an awesome vicinity to enjoy the world cup festivities and an opportunity to get to talk to other fans.<br>DON’T mock or try to get into it with an English fan, Hooligans will be everywhere!!!<br>Check out the locations for Brazil 2014:<br><a contents="http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2014/m=4/news=fifa-fan-fest-locations-2323469.html" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2014/m=4/news=fifa-fan-fest-locations-2323469.html" target="_blank">http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2014/m=4/news=fifa-fan-fest-locations-2323469.html</a><br><br>3. Be prepared to be lured by the European fans if they happen to meet your team in one of the decisive rounds, they are willing to pay staggering amounts of money for YOUR ticket.<br>DON’T do it, no amount of money is worth not attending a World Cup game and if you are thinking of buying a “cheaper” ticket to a scalper around the stadium, the ticket will be FAKE. I have seen this scenario happening several times and the scene is not pretty = (<br> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/8db2870469e767547ca47379c7871017a60b7a93/medium/1234541-10201402474199746-1275275039-n.jpg?1402298728" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" height="224" style="width: 205px;" /><br> 4. Listen to samba, bossa nova, Brazilian Jazz, etc... in the local bars.<br>DON'T buy the hype of Pitbull's World Cup song; usually Pitbull's songs are awesome; however, no song will ever top "The Cup of Life." <br><br>The 2014 World Cup will be in Brazil and the party is promising!<br> If you are going, enjoy and be prepared to have the time of your life!<br><br>Here's a photo with the original World Cup. The Jules Rimet trophy.<br><br><font size="3">Join me to a city near you! click </font><a contents="here" data-link-label="TOUR" data-link-type="page" href="/tour" target="_blank"><font size="3">here</font></a><br><font size="3">Got any blog ideas? Email me to <a href="mailto:Dario@intusion.com">Dario@intusion.com</a></font><br> <p><br><br>About the Author: INTILUSION </p>
<p>South America born / Texas raised Economist / World traveling songwriter & blogger / Explored close to 100 countries</p>3:14intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/29890602014-06-03T04:29:27-05:002018-03-01T03:06:59-06:00A Quickie in NOLA<p>This is a quick 5-step guide for the New Orleans rookie, enjoy!<br><br><span class="font_large"><strong>Step 1. Arrive</strong></span><br>If you are flying, know that the taxi from the Louis Armstrong Airport to the French Quarter is a flat $33 for 1-2 people, then $14 per passenger of three or more people. Make sure to go downstairs after you arrive and get in a line to catch a cab. If you are driving, well, parking is tough and could be expensive. Good Luck! I ain't lying (see picture below). You might be better off renting a car if your stay is only for one day. I did it for my last birthday!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/1d08477af92287ad045902f7588fdda41a14efec/small/nolataxi.png?1401785946" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" height="211" style="width: 125px;" width="640" /><br><br><strong><span class="font_large">Step 2. Food</span></strong><br>Plentiful and delicious everywhere you go!. Ill keep the stereotypes, just because, so here it goes. Alligator, turtle soup, frog legs, gumbo, jambalaya, beignets. oysters, you name it, you will find it! There is such variety of Creole Cuisine, as well as French, Southern, and Seafood delicacies that are just outstanding! You don’t care? well you can just enjoy the good old Popeye’s Chicken then! = )<br>I suggest: <a href="http://www.redfishgrill.com">http://www.redfishgrill.com</a> (try the BBQ oysters)<br><a href="http://mandinasrestaurant.com">http://mandinasrestaurant.com</a> (best turtle soup in town)<br>http://<a href="http://www.cafeminh.com">www.cafeminh.com</a> (just try it!)<br><a href="http://cafedumonde.com">http://cafedumonde.com</a> (cash only)<br><br><span class="font_large"><strong>Step 3. Drink up!</strong></span><br>Bars may be open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Say what? Also, you can walk around the streets with a drink in hand as long as the container is plastic. I am 99.9% sure that you will spot tourists with a Hand Grenade. (see picture below) My first time performing in NOLA was in 2009 and at the end of our set I said “Thank you Lake Charles.” So, please, pace yourselves. =) I suggest to go everywhere and find your favorite. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/126e1222c271f33c2e59c5025c076d1910d279e5/small/hg.jpg?1401786443" class="size_s justify_right border_none" alt="" height="900" /><strong><span class="font_large">Step 4. Plan ahead</span></strong><br>Getting a hotel in NOLA can be difficult. People think that high season only occurs during Mardi Gras and JazzFest; however, there are plenty of different festivals and events throughout the year. Halloween/Voodoo Experience, anyone?<br><br><strong><span class="font_large">Step 5. Music</span></strong><br>It is abundant!! You will hear live music from bar and street performers around the city. You will not miss this experience, the venues have a great respect for the craft as they make sure that musicians and their patrons enjoy the atmosphere.<br><br><br>Yes, you can get to see plenty in one weekend and have a blast. This city is rich in history, music, art, architecture and gastronomy. <br><br>Explore! New Orleans is the prime example of what you can accomplish if you ever fall down or feel destroyed. You have to look at your inner strengths /beauty and come out of it victorious! I love this city in a wicked kind of way.<br> <br><font size="3">Join me to a city near you! click </font><a contents="here" data-link-label="TOUR" data-link-type="page" href="/tour" target="_blank"><font size="3">here</font></a><br><font size="3">Got any blog ideas? Email me to </font><a href="mailto:Dario@intusion.com"><font size="3">Dario@intilusion.com</font></a></p>
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<p>South America born / Texas raised Economist / World traveling songwriter & blogger / Explored close to 100 countries</p>3:19intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/29888702014-06-02T23:28:14-05:002014-12-27T02:53:42-06:00Denton TV Interview and Set<br>Watch my entertaining interview with Denton TV as well as an unedited set.<br><br>1. Joder<br>2. One Moment<br>3. Pills<br>4. Arbol de Hule<br>5. Get Over Yourself<br>6. No Puedo Esconderte<br><br><font size="3">Join me to a city near you! click </font><a contents="here" data-link-label="TOUR" data-link-type="page" href="/tour" target="_blank"><font size="3">here</font></a><br><font size="3">Got any blog ideas? Email me to </font><a href="mailto:Dario@intusion.com"><font size="3">Dario@intusion.com</font></a><br><br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="vimeo" data-video-id="96714758" data-video-thumb-url="http://i.vimeocdn.com/video/476851862_640.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/96714758" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320"></iframe>intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/29016302014-04-26T19:07:28-05:002017-01-11T08:32:29-06:00NOLAApril 26, 2013<br><br>So ready for Jazzfest! I love New Orleans!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/2e8dfa0518ec0e685dfc5c6d09ea31178d2ac581/medium/1864572.jpg?1398557205" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" height="500" width="375" />intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/28976062014-04-25T00:48:23-05:002017-01-11T08:32:29-06:00UNT TV InterviewApril 25, 2014<br><br>I will be in Denton for a TV interview as well as a quick performance in UNT's campus. <br>It will be recorded and broadcasted at a later date TBA. = )<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/3e4ad962d34ca5570df09bc59ab6143481bafbe4/medium/expressions-shared.jpg?1397438684" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /><br><br><br><br> intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/28545862014-04-08T14:44:33-05:002017-01-11T08:32:28-06:00San FranciscoA couple of pictures shot in San Francisco!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/dd670e4752cb0269dc69adb1863d0e9b478e5115/medium/sf.jpg?1396984913" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/8aaa52a6f5533f18353b68271313d9fba08e8672/medium/sf2.jpg?1396986176" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /><div> </div>intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/28118792014-03-26T00:04:37-05:002017-04-13T19:11:02-05:00Fried Fish, Columbus and Music Whenever I look back at our trip to the Dominican Republic, I will always remember its capital, Santo Domingo, as a place with nice welcoming people, a place with exquisite food, rich in history and of course, rich in music.<br><br>As we arrived to Santo Domingo, my traveling instincts kicked in right away and I proceeded to pay the $10 tourist fee before I checked in with immigration and customs. We invited everyone at the airport to our show, which was to take place at the Hard Rock Café on March 10, 2014. Everyone welcomed us with open arms and we walked out of the airport to meet Valdez's cousin Mauri.<br><br>Immediately, I felt comfortable since the city took me back to my frequent family childhood trips to the Ecuadorian coastal city Esmeraldas. I have been craving fried fish and I was taken to an outdoor stand by Boca Chica beach, where my wish was granted. (see pic below)<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/520977ea9e2fedd13a9915d36630dd628d48822f/medium/fish.png?1395814318" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /><br><br>After a delicious meal, Mauri took us to different neighborhoods to meet Valdez's childhood friends and family. It was great to see the happiness of all these people and thankfully it was music that brought us to this city.<br><br>I was able to share stories and learn about the culture of a country whose contagious way of life is literally represented by its music. Whenever you hear Merengue music, you can hear the euphoria of a nation that likes to party. <br><br>Valdez and I were very conscious on how important it was for us to get acceptance of the audience since the music I write is different from what they are used to.<br><br>As we arrived to the venue for sound check, I was instantly drawn by the surroundings which were rich in history. I saw a monument in memory of Columbus and the first cathedral ever built in the Americas. At that moment I realized that we were in a special place; a place where an explorer arrived and showed Europe that there was a "new world." (click on video below)<br><br>We were getting ready to perform in this inspiring vicinity. These moments became memories I treasure and the main reason why I love to be a traveling musician. - Dario<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="hApeAfbXM28" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/hApeAfbXM28/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hApeAfbXM28?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br> <p>About the Author: INTILUSION </p>
<p>South America born / Texas raised Economist / World traveling songwriter & blogger / Explored close to 100 countries</p>intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/26815722014-03-03T17:09:13-06:002017-01-11T08:32:28-06:00New Cities, new shows, new memories!<br>We added a couple of dates in Corpus Christi and San Francisco, check out our tour page!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/b238273fc4ef130a7c5bf3bbea4ed8b3bcf438af/medium/crystal.jpg?1393888009" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" />2:24intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/26625232014-02-28T01:39:34-06:002017-01-11T08:32:28-06:00Recording SessionsWe are almost ready with the new album! Having a lot of fun in the studio!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/b86e5a2563b37674a39b88acd551eb59bfc26f54/medium/1920136-10202662468378813-2052135222-n.jpg?1393572850" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" />3:55intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/25967052014-02-17T16:10:09-06:002017-01-11T08:32:28-06:00Spring Break FunWe are hitting the road and the air during Spring Break! = )<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="TOUR" data-link-type="page" href="/tour"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/6ce8ac87d310b42d8e8498c1a9303344af33dd31/medium/1948132-10202592237863094-1025503347-n.jpg?1392674852" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a>3:23intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/21306652013-11-28T21:18:58-06:002017-01-11T08:32:28-06:00Scary and Happy times in Beijing<br>After a long day visiting the Great Wall of China, I was super inspired to play some music in Beijing. I did not know what to expect and did not care either. This time, a loving couple, James and Reyna came with me. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/265c20b9650e1527b4b3da4afc9a57aca7ffdcca/small/china-wall.jpg?1411177622" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" /><br>As an avid and adventurous traveler, I am also analytical on how I travel. When we arrived to the train station I advised James to take a picture of the map you see at the train stops. He asked me why, I said just in case, you never know, plus it’s a great photo memory. As we arrived to the venue, we found out that the venue was packed and it was a college atmosphere! Several college students from all over the world as well as locals filled up the venue. <br><br>After playing a half an hour set at 10 pm. I was really happy and pumped. Reyna was happily wasted…<br>Even though we were having a great time, we knew the metro closed at midnight, so we had to leave. We made the decision to take a more direct route as the metro route we took earlier required us to switch trains twice.<br>The decision seemed pretty awesome as it was just one train ride, and about the same time to get to the hotel (30 minutes). Midnight struck and all of the sudden the train stopped in the middle of nowhere. We were told to get off. All of the sudden we were in the middle of the woods with a guitar on my back and a very happy girl…<br><br>I walked and saw a dirty road with several cars parked in a line. I assume this happens often and they pick up stranded people. I approached one guy and tried to speak to him in mandarin and he seemed to understand it, but I wanted to make sure he would take us to the hotel. Reyna kept on yelling out in English that we need a cab, ha ha ha There were no females around, only about 30 males looking at us. <br><br>I asked James to give me his phone so we can show him the name of the train station close to the hotel (see picture). He seemed positive to know where it was. We got into this car that was not a taxi and hoped for the best. My phone GPS was not working and the dirty road seemed to last forever. I felt the tension and the fact that random cars on the opposite side of the road would signal our driver with their headlights in a random suspicious fashion. That made the tension even greater. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/91d5fc3d865a2cd027efdfd5981d522093b5243e/small/china-station.jpg?1412393625" class="size_s justify_right border_" /><br><br>Reyna was feeling sick and she wanted the driver to stop, we said no! Then ,she decided to open the window and throw up. The driver did not appreciate it, we said sorry and to keep on going. All of the sudden we knew Chinese. 30 minutes on dirty roads and no signals of a highway, James touched my shoulder like saying, we are screwed. GPS signal still dead…<br><br>All of the sudden we entered what it seemed an abandoned small town, and some hope was restored. 10 more minutes on the road, GPS came alive but without the map on screen. I kept positive this guy would take us there. We finally saw lights and highways; it appears we were really far from our destination. The GPS shows we are close to the station, I tell James and he is relieved. <br><br>James sees the building close to the hotel and tells the driver to stop, he stops we just give him 100 yuan and he was really happy. We were happy to be ok and to make it to the hotel alright. Reyna sobered up and we went to our favorite spot in Beijing, The Local! Scary and Happy times in Beijing! = )<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="nKfzOKgMR4o" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/nKfzOKgMR4o/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nKfzOKgMR4o?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>2:24intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/21306422013-11-28T21:13:02-06:002017-01-11T08:32:28-06:005 ContinentsIt has been a great 2013, 5 continents visited and the year is not over yet!<br> <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/d112ddfd71af1a7bcabf432ece23e43058aea24d/original/20131126-025622.jpg?1385694695" class="size_l justify_center border_" height="1080" width="1080" />intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/14293842013-08-19T22:42:08-05:002017-01-11T08:32:28-06:00Hard Rock Cafe Sydney August 26th<img src="//content.sitezoogle.com/u/22040/90b9ad30d8edfec0fded4b8b287a12f07894df40/original/securedownload.jpg?1376970089" class="size_l justify_center border_" />intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/13739462013-08-10T03:06:48-05:002017-01-11T08:32:28-06:00Hard Rock Cafe August 17th Show<img src="//content.sitezoogle.com/u/22040/3e26c104737d074e8ee36dfec1c309c9f77f9892/original/miami2013.jpg?1376121926" class="size_l justify_center border_" />intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/10579292013-07-02T15:50:00-05:002017-01-11T08:32:28-06:00July 13th Dallas Show<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/6afa025c0421ab427198b570ac8769661fd5ddca/medium/July13thShow.bmp?1372871584" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="450" width="300" />intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/10449052013-06-30T00:00:00-05:002017-01-11T08:32:27-06:00One of my favorite new tunesWe have recorded a new song featuring female singer Tania Linares. "No te Vayas" will be available in iTunes and everywhere soon. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/dc8553f5fdbf20c0c7ad7b359d00383bd17fb74f/medium/1002931_10200959814773537_1858229514_n.jpg?1372635079" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="300" width="300" /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/T6shhX8HFy0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/5213132013-04-12T18:57:12-05:002017-01-11T08:32:27-06:00New Orleans May 4th House of Blues Foundatioon Room<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/850e8f9a4726ee1a48e521eee4694f64e5eda3fb/original/NewOrleans.jpg?1374022961" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="438" width="292" />intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/5213192013-04-04T17:10:00-05:002017-01-11T08:32:27-06:00LA, Chicago and New Orleans shows were awesome!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/a4857fcdccafaf9a7c02f39e2a6841fd5baca069/medium/CHICAGO.jpg?1374022961" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="225" width="300" /><br>intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/3190692013-02-19T21:54:17-06:002017-01-11T08:32:27-06:00Los Angeles House of Blues ShowWe will be playing at The Foundation Room at Sunset on March 9th, 2013, more shows to be announced! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/05ded347be38eccc2c4f95b97595ad24a85c00e0/medium/Snapshot-18.jpg?1374022961" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="169" width="300" />intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/3049912013-02-09T15:30:00-06:002017-01-11T08:32:27-06:00Grammy Weekend I will be in LA for the Grammys! It will be fun<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/8cd9390dd1a6805275570b56affda598952ab308/medium/600622_10200153752142475_1128140023_n.jpg?1374022961" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="183" width="300" />intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/2399922012-10-24T19:50:00-05:002017-01-11T08:32:27-06:00House of Blues Show<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/00cfe069a0ef2dd5143354d6397330f4ae336cf9/original/intiflyerwinter.jpg?1374022961" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="324" width="468" /></p>intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/2108382012-09-07T04:45:00-05:002017-01-11T08:32:27-06:00Intilusion European Tour 2014I am in Europe setting up our upcoming European Tour<br>in July 2014. Getting some inspiration at the Acropolis in Greece!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/6f4d5ee71e99127ed773d5ad137d59487f991c21/medium/399681_4198669440952_1428778095_n.jpg?1374022961" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="400" width="300" />intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/1943242012-07-28T15:31:28-05:002017-01-11T08:32:27-06:00We are playing the Miami Hard Rock Cafe Music & Art Festival in August 18th 2012<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/2177e95526f76f3addd165e9e9830f3598830b01/medium/527193_10150999391313985_1169353144_n.jpg?1374022961" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="300" width="300" />intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/1921562012-07-22T14:28:57-05:002017-01-11T08:32:27-06:00Great night at the House of Blues Dallas<p>Thank you for coming an experience something different!<br>
Awesome show!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/aad3decfe96930989f5a6f7cf4c83662026077fd/medium/531568_4321484204629_11346726_n.jpg?1374022961" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="402" width="300" /></p>intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/1760842012-06-07T19:15:00-05:002017-01-11T08:32:27-06:00House of Blues Show July 21, 2012 (sign up for free tickets)<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/3cf2ad47bcb9ad6941288cb148bc917a3d049ba0/medium/flyer-for-webfinal.jpg?1374022961" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="450" width="300" /></p>intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/1531472012-03-30T19:47:08-05:002012-03-30T19:47:08-05:00Dallas Channel 49 Interview<p><a target="_new" href="http://univisiondallas.univision.com/comunidad/videos-de-vive-la-manana/video/2012-03-29/intilusion-nueva-propuesta-musical">univisiondallas.univision.com/comunidad/videos-de-vive-la-manana/video/2012-03-29/intilusion-nueva-propuesta-musical</a></p>intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/1519802012-03-27T18:39:57-05:002012-03-27T18:39:57-05:00INTILUSION ON TVDallas residents! set your DVRs or tune in your local channel 49 this Thursday 03/29/12 at 6am as we will be promoting our music live on their morning show! we are really excited!<br>intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/1452382012-03-04T12:20:00-06:002017-01-11T08:32:27-06:00Trip to Paris<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/8c23f0722d8ce1168b864f36231a0311fb246bc2/medium/DARIOPARIS.JPG?1374022961" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="533" width="300" />3:30intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/1355712012-01-23T18:50:00-06:002017-01-11T08:32:26-06:00One MomentWe are really excited to announce that our song One Moment can be downloaded in iTunes, amazon.com and our website intilusion.com starting today! Enjoy!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/b31eb7e8ae11066436b510a6527f0ec7c80c9191/medium/onemoment.jpg?1374022960" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="300" width="300" /><br><br>2:24intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/1353592012-01-22T15:35:00-06:002017-01-11T08:32:26-06:00Turning inspiration into creation!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/e4cf77164a1a5a2fd8f256b8cf260d8709893b14/medium/photo.JPG?1374022960" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="225" width="300" />intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/1279352011-12-11T06:30:41-06:002011-12-11T06:30:41-06:00Happy Holidays!Enjoy the Holidays everyone!<br>
Feliz Navidades para todos!<br><br>intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/1197222011-10-22T20:35:00-05:002017-01-11T08:32:26-06:00Playing againIt's good to be back and playing music!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/0b19bcaa64142d56dee83aa2d82a6b881a6cc847/thumb/311964_249455401768963_100001135159190_693844_2044130869_n.jpg?1374022960" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="125" width="94" />intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/922032011-02-05T08:05:00-06:002017-01-11T08:32:26-06:00NieveBuilding a snowman in Dallas, enjoying superbowl weekend,<br>
writing songs and enjoying life!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/94bad939eea5ce43fff559875d8d0cb39429b53c/thumb/Snow.jpg?1374022960" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="125" width="75" />intilusion.comtag:intilusion.com,2005:Post/912972011-01-23T18:35:00-06:002017-01-11T08:32:26-06:00iTunes<p>Ya pueden bajar el primer disco de Intilusion "Por Fin" en iTunes!<br><br>Finally, you can download Intilusion's "Por Fin" in iTunes!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/22040/ad0f0eca91b99b2fb8ab74736532a9a606be9966/thumb/Hey.bmp?1374022960" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="125" width="94" /></p>intilusion.com