Middle-Earth Ensemble

Golden Belly Award Winners! - Zaghareet Magazine

Looking at Earth from Space, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe all come together in the Mediterranean, literally meaning the "Middle-Earth".....

The Middle-Earth Ensemble is a San Diego based group that performs music for belly dance and other festive occasions at many local venues. Their gypsy-infused sound has fueled the hips of many a belly dancer in the Southern California area, and has led to their popularity in San Diego . The musicians derive their influences from many different styles, including Arabic, Persian, Turkish, folk, jazz, classical, rock and improvisational music. The music of Middle-Earth Ensemble represents a unique fusion and blending to create their original sound.


BAND MEMBERS: (L-R)

Anthony Sarain- Sax, flute

Robert Rotzler-Mandolin, violin

Frank Lazzaro- Dumbek, percussion

Michael Mesleh- Oud

Andy Villas-Boas- Bass, vocals


Middle-Earth Ensemble is available to play your party, wedding or special event. In addition to musicians, we can provide Middle-Eastern bellydancers, fire dancers, fortune tellers, catering, DJ, and anything you need for your exotic themed event.

Please contact us at 760-703-1487 or email for details.


Middle-Earth Ensemble performs monthly at the following San Diego venues:

3rd Wednesday, Tango Del Rey, 3567 Del Rey St, SD (858) 581-1114, 800pm bellydance Showcase

4th Sunday, The Turquoise , 873 Turquoise St. Pacific Beach (858) 488-4200, 730pm with tribal and cabaret belly dancers .

CDs and more info available at:
http://www.middleearthband.net