Jet Set, an getting old disco only a block from the ocean in Santo Domingo, was the place to be on Monday nights.
And this Monday was no exception.
A set of the nation’s daring face names — from bankers to retired Main League Baseball gamers to politicians — have been desperate to kick up their heels and occasion, even on a faculty night time, to see a live performance by Rubby Pérez, who is named the “loudest voice in merengue.”
Tons of of individuals paid $32 for tickets to see the famend Dominican entertainer who had lately celebrated his 69th birthday.
Stay music Mondays on the Jet Set have been one thing of a practice within the Dominican capital, the place a penchant for having fun with life and good music helped the night time membership thrive with locals and vacationers alike.
“Jet Set was an emblem,” stated José Antonio Rodríguez, a singer and former Dominican minister of tradition. “It’s important to perceive: The Dominican is a partyer. They prefer to get along with mates — and Jet Set was a spot for that.”