July 2000 | Santana

On July 20, 2000 the Band kicked off the 1st leg of the US tour in West Palm Beach, Fl. It also happened to be Carlos' 53 birthday. In between songs family and friends brought Carlos his birthday cake.

Pete Ganbarg (Arista), Greg Digiovine, Carlos, LA Reid & John Branca enjoying the photo opportunity. (7/20/00)

Carlos, Deborah & LA Reid, President of Arista Records, are photographed at the Arista party. Arista helped kick off the East Coast Tour with a big birthday party for Carlos which included the Band and touring entourage. (7/20/00)

Carlos & Macy Gray at the birthday party. Macy Gray & her band have been joining the Santana Band nightly, enhancing the Santana sound with her hip-hop / R & B flair.

GALLERY: July 2000 First leg of the tour July 24, 2000

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