Pepe & The Bottle Blondes

The group was formed in October 1995, This eclectic ensemble was created with the idea to bring back the old 'Copacabana style' dinner theater. Pepe integrates original wardrobe designs, dialogue and choreography with his "twelve piece" Latin/Swing band, bringing onto the stage the artistic edge reminiscent of Musical Theater. Combining the three-part harmonies of the Bottle Blondes with the percussion and horns of Pepe's own Latin orchestra, Pepe & The Bottle Blondes create a strong performance that echoes the indulgence of 1950s' nightclub chic.

Pepe Raphael's piquant pulsations have taken him from Madrid (where he was born) to New York City (where he performed) to Portland (where he now lives). Pepe has performed leading roles in Evita with Music Theatre of Oregon and in West Side Story with the Musical Theatre Company and with The Portland Opera. Pepe has also appeared in several major motion pictures and television movies.
Pepe successfully blends dance, opera and musical theatre experience with his 'original songwriting' and 'comedic' wit to deliver a fresh and innovative performance.
Born in Madrid, Spain, Pepe began his dance career with the National Ballet of Spain. He then worked with Ballet Liceo of Barcelona and upon moving to the United States, danced with Ballet Hispanico of New York, Princeton Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet and, most recently, Oregon Ballet Theatre.