Fat time at La Pena on sunday! Most of the crew showed after a slow start. Flaco, Pili, Javier, Michael, Yaya, Orlando, Sandy, Carlito, Enri...

Here is a pic of the various Valje's made over the years.. nice to see them all in one pic (by Sir Brian). from left to right, LA sunset...

A friend of mine and fellow blog watcher Chris sent me some pictures of an old Valje Ashiko. Close inspection reveals Toms signature work, ...

Now that was fun. Being Mothers day weekend, it was fun to actually get a rumba going on the first of many hits at Sweetie Pies and Popies i...

Im reposting this, as i published a comment with a phone number and couldnt figure out how to edit it... Many more pics to come... From sir ...

Thanks Korman, Thin is different for each.. dont have a metric ruler with me, but... Mule - thin can be as thin as thick buisiness card stoc...

If you are looking for high end skins that are selected by a professional player, email me at congadr@gmail.com I have some of the nice...

Well, that was a full day of Rumba! How fun... Went to La Pena to hang with the fellas and play. It started slowly, but picked up very fast ...

A few people asked how to skin up a conga, so from now on, Ill send them here... so, welcome, you lover of the congas you. Welcome to a tuto...