I've asked this question to a few people privately, but so far have not got the answer I was looking for.

Anyone know of any places in Costa Rica or Panama to go and see live Flamenco or jazz music?

Preferably, one where I can sit down and watch and not have to dance.

Thanks.

Where can I hire a a Mariacci band to play beneath my window @ 2am

There is demented trumpet boy outside of the HDR who used to serenade guests at all hours, but I haven't seen him for awhile. I don't know where his other mariachi bandmembers went.
Seriously, I would like to hear good Spanish classical guitar too, but I've never heard of a place that has it in San Jose.

Here is a premier music school in Escazu--the guitar teacher is Jorge Santo. Music teachers and musicians are an excellent source for this info, I'd think: http://www.escazumusic.com/index.php?c=bio&l=ing and contact info: http://www.escazumusic.com/index.php?c=con
I understand this hotel (part of a Spanish chain) has Spanish music--they certainly have a beautiful grand piano in the lobby. Doubtless anybody playing there would be helpful: http://www.barcelo.com/BarceloHotels/en ... lacio/Home

BTW, I hadn't thought about Strunz and Farah in awhile--thanks for the reminder: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strunz_%26_Farah
And their Website: http://www.strunzandfarah.com/ << there may be more technically accomplished guitar duos than them, but none so adventurous.