Award-winning Latin funk band to play two sets beginning at 6 p.m., a free, all-ages show at the area’s new cultural epicenter
Miami, FL – September 28, 2021 – The Oasis Wynwood opened up in the spring of 2021 and has quickly become the area’s premier eatery, retail, and nightlife hotspot. Hosting national acts as well as local favorites, the Oasis is located at 2335 N Miami Ave, FL 33127. Electric Piquete will make their debut on the outdoor courtyard stage on Saturday, October 9, 2021, beginning at 6 p.m. The free show is open to the public of all ages.
“It’s been a while since we’ve played in the Wynwood district and can’t wait to hit at this amazing new venue,” says band co-founder and drummer / vocalist Ed Rosado. “The vibrant scene that is the Wynwood arts district always brings out the best in us, and we are thankful for the gig opportunity granted by Oasis.” Rosado is the band’s musical director who also writes and arranges songs for the band.
Oasis Wynwood features an outdoor food and beverage experience, offering a diverse blend of dining options, each operating from a colorful, outfitted shipping container. Oasis’s food concepts – Alidoro, Buya Dumplings + Buns, CHIKIN, Mr. Mandolin, Prince Street Pizza, and Los Buenos – showcase both well-known local chef talents as well as New York City favorites. The focal point of the spacious outdoor setting is the “Tower Bar”, constructed from stacked shipping containers and adorned with a colorful mural by renowned Spanish artist Antonyo Marest. There is also the Huacachina, an indoor lounge nestled in the back of the property.
ElectricPiquete is a two-time Miami New TimesBest of Miami “Best Latin Band” award-winning Latin funk outfit. First named so in 2009, they were again crowned as such in 2015. The band has played virtually all major events in South Florida, including the Miami Music Festival, Calle Ocho, Carnaval on the Mile, the Ball & Chain Music Festival, and Arts in the Park. Few major venues have not seen them grace their stage.
In 2016, the band graduated to the major festival circuit, travelling to NC to play the GrassRoots Festival of Music Arts & Dance, followed by an appearance at the Orange Blossom Festival in 2018, and Afro Roots Fest in 2019 (Key West) and 2021 (Islamorada). The band is currently in preproduction mode getting ready to record new material for their long-awaited full length release, which will be available in the spring of 2022. Their influences are as diverse as the Miami region that birthed them, ranging from rock to jazz spiced with everything in between: funk, Afro-Caribbean, progressive and R&B.
Though mostly instrumental, the band does feature vocals and rapping on several numbers; a tight rhythm section and heavy percussion supports melodious horn play. Their repertoire consists of mostly original compositions, but they are well-versed in Latin and jazz standards, borrowing from a range of artists, from Horace Silver to Cheo Feliciano.
For more information about the band, please visit ElectricPiquete.com or call 786.426.2277.
For more on the venue, click OasisWynwood.com.
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