Ambassador
Ambassador Event
THE U.S. EMBASSY SAYS GOODBYE TO AMBASSADOR WAYNE AND HIS WIFE AS THEY LEAVE ARGENTINA
June 4, 2009
On June 4, at the Embassy compounds in the neighborhood of Palermo, the Embassy bid farewell to Ambassador Wayne and his wife Pamela with a party to the tune of rock, as he concluded his tenure as Ambassador to Argentina.
Pop punk bands “Infierno 18” and “Virgin Pancakes” performed at the joyful reception making the staff and even the Ambassador dance to the music.
While enjoying music, refreshments and pies, Foreign Service Nationals and Embassy officers gathered to wish the Ambassador and his wife Pamela all the best and good luck in their next destination in Afghanistan.
“I take with me from Argentina the best memories of its people’s warmth, talent and creativity; the beauty of its landscapes and the satisfaction of having committed my best efforts to strengthen ties between our countries,” said Ambassador Wayne.
About the bands
INFIERNO 18
Infierno 18 is a Pop Punk band created in 1999. They have such hits as “Lo que tengo” and “A tu lado”. With the support of Leon Gieco, their fame grew and they have toured other countries. Infierno 18 shares the limelight with A.N.I.M.A.L., Massacre, Charlie 3, Cuentos Borgeanos, Espías Secretos, Por Teléfono, Nativo, Horcas, Tren Loco, Vorax, Arbol, Historia del Crimen, Timmy O'Tool, Asesinos Cereales, Minoria Activa, Buffer, SlamUp! and Cadena Perpetua. In 2008, the band was given the “Latin America Promising Artist” award by MTV.
VIRGIN PANCAKES
Virgin Pancakes is the new independent band established in early 2007 when Virginia Da Cunha, ex-member of Bandana, joined with her brother Fernando – guitarist, producer and composer – for her first solo appearance in punk pop, a style that has influenced them as it became popular through bands like Greenday, Blink 182 and New Found Glory. The other members of the band are Lucas Cerda (bass), Martin Lungarzo (guitar) and Luciano Guglielmo (drums).Virgin Pancakes has a style of its own, with rich and clinging melodies that preserve the force and feel of punk emotion, with strong, calm and sweet rhythm variations.
