Salsa nights in Boston picking up the beat - Latin-music lovers say the Boston scene has evolved to include a wide range of offerings.

Olaf Bleck remembers when there were only two real nights to dance salsa in town.
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“Back in those days there was very little of that,” says Bleck, whose website, salsaboston.com, lists all of the local salsa nights. “Ryles was probably the No. 1 place and Johnny D’s on Sunday nights.”

In 2008, you can take your pick, with different places to try six nights a week. Latin-music lovers and salsa enthusiasts say Boston’s scene has evolved over the years to include more offerings.”*

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