Villarreal Crom

Argentine tango guitar duo.

March 21-24 | Missoula

Description

In 2025 we welcome Juan Villarreal and Patricio Crom to Missoula for the first time. These renowned Argentine tango folkloric musicians have traveled extensively throughout the world. This is a unique experience for local dancers and musicians alike to experience the complex rhythms and passion of Argentine tango music played on guitar.

Schedule

Friday, March 21 at 2992 Woodland Ave.
- Live music house concert, 7-9pm (SOLD OUT)
Saturday, March 22 at the Missoula Senior Center, 705 S. Higgins Ave.
- Musicality workshop, 11:30am-1pm
- Beginning Argentine Tango class 8-9pm
- Live music Argentine Tango milonga, 9pm-12:30am
Sunday, March 23 at Nordic Pines, 5795 U.S. Hwy 93 S.
- Peña: making and eating empanadas; learning the Chacarera, an Argentinian folkdance; no dance experience needed to participate, 12-3:30pm
Monday, March 24 at the Roxy Theater, 718 S. Higgins Ave.
- Film screening of Amar Amando (To Love Loving) and El Sonido de Antes (The Hidden Sound of Tango) with Q&A and live music, 7:30-10:30pm (purchase tickets online on the Roxy website or at the door)

Pricing and Registration

Weekend Passes (includes Saturday & Sunday events only):

A la carte pricing:

Musician Bios

Juan Villarreal and Patricio Crom began their activity in 2010, playing tangos in milongas and clubs in Buenos Aires city. From the beginning, the Villarreal Crom duo tried to find a unique aesthetic and style that, over the years and recordings, solidified the sound that characterizes them.

Today, they are one of the most recognized duos in the tango scene in Buenos Aires and the world, having embarked on countless tours across Latin America, Europe, and the United States. And having participated in numerous festivals and venues such as the CCK Symphonic Hall “Ballena Azul” in Buenos Aires, La Locura Tango Musik Festival in Innsbruck Austria, Lyon Tango Festival and Philadelphia Tango Festival among others.

They have released 5 albums: “De corte romántico (2012),” “Cinco otoños (2015),” “En la luna de Valencia (2017),” “D’Arienzo en guitarras (2022),” and their latest work “Moderno trovador (2023),” which consists entirely of their own compositions.

In 2022, they graced the cover of the renowned German magazine “Tangodanza,” the world’s most widely circulated tango magazine.

Organizer

Amanda Miller and Tango Missoula