Roni Benise, is an American guitarist who describes his style as "Spanish guitar" or "nouveau flamenco."

After growing up on a small farm near Ravenna, Nebraska, Benise moved to Los Angeles, California, to pursue rock stardom.

[6] The show is a blend of theater and music, drawing from Spanish flamenco, Argentine tango, and Brazilian samba.

[1] In an interview with Chuy Varela of the San Francisco Chronicle, Benise counts Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, and "all the greats" among his influences.

"Hearing the Spanish guitar in the car was that moment for me because the sound takes you away to an exotic place, and it was a perfect fit, especially when I was in this crossroads of my life.

[2] It was taped at the Spanish Colonial Revival style Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara, California.

Featuring circus performers, samba dancers, and African drummers, the show filled 2,000-seat venues.

"Offers came in from record companies, but Benise turned them down, believing he would have to compromise his music or downsize his show.

[7] He finally found management he liked in Doc McGhee, who discovered Bon Jovi, Kiss, Mötley Crüe, and others.

Observing how PBS introduced mass audiences to Yanni, Sarah Brightman, and Riverdance, he decided that hooking up with the network was logical.

includes Brazilian samba, Cuban salsa, Spanish flamenco, Argentine tango, even African tribal chants and drums.