Electric Piquete return to Dunedin Brewery to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month September 22

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Dunedin, FL – September 11, 2023 – Miami’s Latin funk fusionistas Electric Piquete return to Dunedin Brewery on Friday, September 22, 2023 and just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month. Two-time winners of the Miami New Times’ “Best Latin Band” award, the septet will perform from 9 p.m. to midnight at the microbrewery and live music venue located at 937 Douglas Ave, in downtown Dunedin. Show is free and open to those 21 and over.  

“Dunedin Brewery is our home away from our South Florida home, and we always love playing here because the folks who come for the show are true music fans,” says band cofounder and bassist Michael Mut. “They are some of the most receptive and engaging fans we’ve come across.” The band, formed in 2007 by Mut and drummer Ed Rosado, are currently completing a full-length release featuring eight original songs and one cover tune.  

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. The band has played virtually all major events in South Florida, and in 2016, graduated to the major festival circuit, travelling to NC to play the Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music Arts & Dance, followed by appearances at the Orange Blossom Festival in 2018 and 2022. They made their Afro Roots Fest debut in Key West during 2019 and performed again in Islamorada during 2021. They performed at Shakori Hills again in May of this year.

Dunedin Brewery was founded in 1995 by Michael Norman Bryant, following his deep passion for home-brewing. Officially brewing by 1996, the first keg to be delivered was an Imperial Brown Ale to Skip’s Bar & Grille in Downtown Dunedin. Since that moment, Dunedin Brewery has grown from one employee to nearly 50, currently under the leadership of the founder’s son – Michael Lyn Bryant. Today, they are a full-fledged microbrewery with a kitchen & live entertainment nearly every night of the week.

For more information, please visit ElectricPiquete.com or call 727-736-0606.

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Michael Mut
786.426.2277
info@mutcomm.com


Cortadito and Electric Piquete celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Guanabanas September 23

Ongoing Noche Latina series returns to Jupiter waterfront bar and restaurant for free show beginning at 4 p.m.

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September 5, 2023 – Two Miami-based acts will be performing at Guanabanas Island Restaurant & Bar (960 North Highway A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477) on Saturday, September 23, 2023, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The pair of award-winning groups in Cortadito (traditional Cuban folk), and Electric Piquete (Latin funk / fusion), will take the stage for musical celebrations first from 4 to 7 p.m. (all ages welcome), and then 9 to 11 p.m. (21 and over). The Noche Latina series was first created by Roots Music, Inc. in 2015 to offer area music fans a little more variety.

“It’s always a great time when Cortadito rolls into town, with their spicy Cuban sound and their enthusiastic fan base, and Electric Piquete always brings the Miami funk,” says Roots Music founder and Guanabanas talent buyer Matt Cahur. “We’re looking forward to celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with these two bands and we can’t wait to host them on our stage.” Cahur manages acts, and produces and promotes local and regional concerts.

Named after your favorite caffeinated pick-me-up and voted “Best Latin Act 2019” by Miami New Times, Cortadito’s mesh of Son Montuno, Guaracha, Boleros, Nengon and Bolero Son will transport you back to a time when Trio Matamoros or Ignacio Piniero ruled the Cuban music world. With a sound reminiscent of the Buena Vista Social Club, this dynamic Miami-based ensemble has backed world-renowned percussionist Sammy Figueroa, opened for legendary Cuban pianist Chucho Valdés and performed at festivals like GroundUP Music Festival and Afro Roots Fest. Learn more about the band at CortaditoSon.com.

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, Electric Piquete 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 Herbie Hancock to Mongo Santamaria. Get more details at ElectricPiquete.com.

From its humble beginnings as a one-time sandwich shop / kayak rental place in 2004-2005, Guanabanas has grown into an “Old Florida” local mainstay. The enchanting open air restaurant has been named “Best Waterfront Restaurant” by the Palm Beach Post and “Best Restaurant” by SouthFlorida.com, been featured on PBS Local, Emeril’s Florida, and Chef Michele Bernstein’s Check Please, and become a favorite hangout of professional athletes and international celebrities. Live music is a staple, with Big Wednesdays plus Friday, Saturday, and Sunday programming. 

For more information about the show and the venue, to browse the menu and shop the online store, visit Guanabanas.com or call 561.747.8878. 

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MEDIA CONTACT
Mut Communications
Michael Mut
786.426.2277
info@mutcomm.com


Shine On: A Tribute to Pete Ham to be released June 23 on Y&T Music

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35 track 2-CD collection a tribute to Badfinger legend Pete Ham

Miami, FL – June 7, 2023 – Y&T Music is proud to announce the release of a special tribute album, Shine On: A Tribute to Pete Ham, featuring 35 new recordings of songs written by the legendary founding member of the British rock band, Badfinger. All net profits will go to the Mental Health America of Southeast Florida, the wonderful organization that is doing very important work in the field of mental health care and suicide prevention. The album will be released on all streaming services on June 23, 2023.

The musicians who’ve come together to salute this lost genius chose the songs they wanted to cover, as Pete Ham, along with the legacy of Badfinger, continues to move and inspire every generation.

“The more I learned about Badfinger,” says longtime Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers drummer Stan Lynch, who contributed to three of the Shine On tracks, “the more upset it made me, because they were so rich with promise. It’s not just a cautionary tale – it’s truly heartbreaking.”

As part of the Speaker Wars, with vocalist Jon Christopher Davis, Lynch turns “No Matter What” – Badfinger’s power pop anthem – into a gently swaying, country-rocking declaration of devotion. A second version of the song, with Davis and Indian vocalist Susmita Datta, re-imagines it as a psychedelic Hindustani dream. With ex-Georgia Satellite Dan Baird, Lynch put together The Chefs; the band contributed a raucous rave-up version of “I Can’t Take It,” one of the few full-tilt rave-ups in the Ham catalog.

“That stuff was so infectious and fabulous, so obviously good,” Lynch says. “I never saw them live, but at the time when you heard those songs, you knew they were a cut above. The vocals were just so emotional. They weren’t showbiz. ‘Day After Day’ ripped my heart out.” That song, perhaps Pete’s most indelible gift to the world, is interpreted on Shine On by singer-songwriter Shelby Lynne, who masterfully found the emotional core and gave it a searing soulfulness that brings to mind nothing less than the legendary Dusty Springfield

That sort of inside-out happens time and again on this collection, from the sweet heartbreak of Mary Lou Lord‘s bared-nerves take on “Baby Blue” to Wreckless Eric and Amy Rigby‘s spellbinding “Midnight Caller,” from Melanie’s heartbroken “Without You” (written by Pete with his Badfinger bandmate Tom Evans) to the love-has-no-limits rendition of “We’re For the Dark” by Mary Karlzen.

Each of the artists on Shine On – a true labor of love – would agree. We are all the better for however briefly sharing the planet with him.

THE SONGS

DISC 1

1. Mary Lee Kortes – No More                          

2. The Chefs – I Can’t Take It                           

3. Smokin’ Novas – Shine On

4. The Speaker Wars (featuring Susmita Datta) – No Matter What (world version)

5. Sweet Lizzy Project – Perfection

6. The Delevantes – Know One Knows

7. Shelby Lynne – Day After Day

8. Rob Bonfiglio – Lonely You

9. Amanda Green – Name of the Game

10. Fernando Perdomo – Savile Row

11. Mary Lou Lord – Baby Blue

12. Arlan Feiles – Walk Out in the Rain

13. Tobin Sprout – Dear Father

14. Nineteen Hand Horse (Nathalie Archangel) – Blodwyn

15. Electric Piquete – Matted Spam

16. Balsamo Collins Riley – Keep Believing

17. Timothy LaRoque – I’m In Love

18. Mary Karlzen – We’re For The Dark

DISC 2 

1. Amy Allison – Apple of My Eye

2. The Speaker Wars – No Matter What (pop version)

3. Albert Castiglia Band (featuring Mandy Marylane) – Piano Red

4. Mic Harrison and the High Score – Meanwhile Back at the Ranch

5. Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby – Midnight Caller

6. Diane Ward – Lay Me Down

7. Dennis Diken – Dennis  

8. Melanie – Without You

9. Elsten Torres – Take It All 

10. Nelson Bragg – Carry on Till Tomorrow

11. Jim Camacho – They’re Knocking Down Our Home

12. Claudia Hoyser – Midnight Sun

13. The Parlophonics – Song for a Lost Friend

14. Life Boat – Crimson Ship

15. Jolynn Daniel – I Miss You

16. Ken Sharp – Just a Chance

17. Voice in Fashion – Timeless

To purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Shine-Tribute-Pete-Ham-Various/dp/B0C4FW4Y38

 

For more information:

www.ytmusiconline.com

www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028607966583

www.instagram.com/ytmusic1/

Y&T CONTACT / Rich Ulloa: PH: 1-786-368-9904, YTMusic1955@gmail.com                   

MHA CONTACT / Paul F. Jaquith: PH: 1-954-746-2055 (x102), Paul@mhasefl.org

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Michael Mut
786.426.2277
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Electric Piquete Returns to Woody’s Backyard Grill to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month September 17

Award-winning Latin funk band to play three sets at the popular local eatery beginning at 7:30 p.m., no cover, all ages welcome

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Miami Springs, FL – September 6, 2022 – The two-time Miami New Times “Best Latin Band” Electric Piquete will play Woody’s Backyard Grill (600 Payne Drive, Miami Springs, FL 33166) on Saturday, September 17, 2022 during a free, all ages Hispanic Heritage Month celebration beginning at 7:30 p.m. The band is set to preview new music from its upcoming full-length release, scheduled for an independent release in the spring of 2023.

The band has played virtually all major events in South Florida, as well as several major music festivals including the GrassRoots Festival of Music Arts & Dance in Pittsboro, NC, the Orange Blossom Festival in Brooksville, FL, and Afro Roots Fest (Key West and Islamorada). 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.

Bringing Woody’s back to the neighborhood was of top priority for new owners Oscar and Jessica Mendez. Their vision lays on the foundation of a community’s family-oriented environment and the concept is based on providing VIP service to every guest, especially those who reside in the beautiful city of Miami Springs. Woody’s is a place to gather with friends and family, while enjoying great food and drinks, live music, and sports, along with exceptional service. 

More information:

ElectricPiquete.com

WoodysBackyardGrill.com

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Mut Communications
Michael Mut
786.426.2277
info@mutcomm.com

Photo by Edwin Cardona

Community Arts and Culture Celebrates 20th Anniversary at Doral Yard on September 24, 2022

Miami nonprofit to host an eclectic evening of live music and fundraising in Downtown Doral

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Miami, FL – September, 1 2022 – For nearly two decades, Community Arts and Culture’s (CAC) mission has been to foster an appreciation and understanding of a vast assortment of cultures through the universal language of music. Over the years, the organization has produced a variety of festivals, workshops, and lectures accessible to people all ages and social backgrounds. Ultimately, CAC has been able to fulfill this mission by presenting the arts as a tool for education. The event at The Doral Yard Saturday, September 24, 2022 will celebrate this milestone.

All ages are welcome to a free concert at 8455 NW 53rd St Suite 106, Doral, FL 33166 featuring Cortadito (Cuba), Electric Piquete, (Cuba / Puerto Rico / U.S.A.), and Grupo Barrio Abajo (Colombia) beginning at 5 p.m. The evening will coincide with Coradito’s monthly residency and also serve as a Hispanic Heritage Month and end-of-summer celebration for the local community.

“It has been a wonderful 20 years of sharing the healing power of music,” says CAC Founder and Executive Director Jose Elias. “For us, the biggest reward has been seeing the joy on people’s faces after they’ve been to one of our events. We are truly grateful for the opportunity to serve the community, and are looking forward to the next 20 years.” Elias also co-founded Cortadito, which is in the midst of a 10th anniversary celebration.

Named after a favorite caffeinated pick-me-up and voted “Best Latin Act 2019” by Miami New Times, Cortadito plays a mesh of son montunoguarachabolerosnengon and bolero son that will transport listeners to the time when Trio Matamoros and Ignacio Piñeiro ruled the air waves. The group has been joined on stage by world-renowned flutist Nestor Torres, opened for legendary Cuban pianist Chucho Valdés, and toured with Eliades Ochoa of the Buena Vista Social Club. This show will feature special guest Tomas Diaz, and Dr. Chad Bernstein from the famed group Spam AllstarsCortaditoSon.com

The two-time Miami New Times “Best Latin Band” (2009 and 2015) Electric Piquete are as diverse as the Miami region that birthed them, ranging from rock to jazz and spiced with everything in between: funk, Afro-Caribbean, progressive, and R&B.They have played virtually all major events in South Florida, as well as several on the major festival circuit, including the Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music Arts & Dance, the Orange Blossom Jamboree, and Afro Roots Fest. The band is currently ensconced in the studio recording a full-length album and is celebrating their 15th year together. Learn more at ElectricPiquete.com.

Group Barrio Abajo seeks to raise international awareness of the folkloric musical heritage of the Caribbean Colombia by presenting styles such as cumbiabullerengueporrochandé, and more than 30 other unparalleled musical rhythms. Globally, their home country is known for cumbia and vallenato, but these are just two parts of their musically diverse heritage. Barrio Abajo has performed at various editions of Afro Roots Fest, and is a regular favorite at CAC events. Learn more about them at facebook.com/GrupoBarrioAbajo.

The Doral Yard is a community gathering space designed to foster local entrepreneurship and culture offering culinary delights, live entertainment, and events. It is a 20,000-square-foot space divided into two indoor / outdoor zones: The Hub and The Backyard, which includes an anchor restaurant, Barbakoa by Finka. The Hub encompasses a mini-food hall, co-working space, meeting and event space and a full bar; The Backyard is an outdoor entertainment and culinary space walled by plants and trees with a larger stage for live music and cultural performances, as well as a grassy turf area for gathering and dancing. TheDoralYard.com

In addition, CAC will launch a membership fundraising campaign to celebrate and commemorate their legacy of providing culturally rich programming and education to the global community. There will be various levels of giving that unlock exclusive member perks, advance event notification, and ticket discounts. 

For more information, please visit CACMiami.org.

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ABOUT COMMUNITY ARTS & CULTURE

Incorporated in September 2002, Community Arts and Culture, Inc. is a Miami-based nonprofit organization that fosters an appreciation and understanding of a vast assortment of arts and cultures through workshops, lectures, and artistic performances in local communities for individuals of all ages and social backgrounds.

The organization is celebrating 20 years of serving the community in 2022. Their signature event, Afro Roots Fest, is embarking on its 25th season of programming.

For more information, please visit CACMiami.org.

MEDIA CONTACT
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Michael Mut
786.426.2277
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Miami’s Electric Piquete Returns to Dunedin Brewery Friday, October 22, 9 p.m.

Award-winning Latin funk band to play two sets at the popular local brewery; 21 and over welcome, no cover

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Miami, FL – The two-time Miami New Times “Best Latin Band” Electric Piquete rolls back into the Tampa Bay area Friday, October 22, 2021 for a 9 p.m. performance at the Dunedin Brewery (937 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698). The free show is open to 21 and over, and the band is set to preview new music from its upcoming full-length release, scheduled for an independent release in the spring of 2022. They had been scheduled for a date during April 2020 that had to be cancelled due to the pandemic.

The band has played virtually all major events in South Florida, and in 2016, 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. They made their Afro Roots Fest debut in Key West during 2019, and performed again in Islamorada during 2021. 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.

Dunedin Brewery was founded in 1995 by Michael Norman Bryant, following his deep passion for home-brewing. Officially brewing by 1996, the first keg to be delivered was an Imperial Brown Ale to Skip’s Bar & Grille in Downtown Dunedin. Since that moment, Dunedin Brewery has grown from one employee to nearly 50, currently under the leadership of the founder’s son – Michael Lyn Bryant. Today, they are a full-fledged microbrewery with a kitchen and live entertainment nearly every night of the week.

More information:

ElectricPiquete.com

DunedinBrewery.com 

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MEDIA CONTACT
Mut Communications
Michael Mut
786.426.2277
info@mutcomm.com


Electric Piquete to Debut at Oasis Wynwood October 9

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 – AlidoroBuya Dumplings + BunsCHIKINMr. 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 FestivalCalle OchoCarnaval 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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Mut Communications
Michael Mut
786.426.2277
info@mutcomm.com


Electric Piquete to Debut at Casa Tiki in Little Havana September 10

Award-winning Latin funk band to play two sets beginning at 9 p.m., a free show for those 21 and over

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Miami, FL – August 17, 2021 – When Casa Tiki hosts Miami’s Latin funk / fusionistas Electric Piquete on Friday, September 10, 2021, beginning at 9 p.m., it will mark the first time the Hialeah-based band will play at the relatively new Western Pacific-themed Little Havana hotspot. Located at 1728 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135, Casa Tiki has quickly become a much-needed haven for live music in the area, especially since the stalwarts Ball & Chain remain temporarily closed.

“We are extremely honored to play at this wonderful new venue and look forward to putting on a great show for live music fans,” says band co-founder and drummer / vocalist Ed Rosado. “We always appreciate the opportunity to break into a new venue and thank management for giving us a shot.” Rosado also writes and arranges songs for the band, and also serves as musical director.

Homecookin’ Hospitality Group, the team behind Foxhole, Drunken Dragon, and rácket, brought a trending, yet one-of-a-kind, concept to Little Havana just before the pandemic broke in March of 2020: a Latin-style take on the traditional Polynesian culture, catering to an escapist longing for travel. Located in the heart of Calle Ocho, the hideaway haven allows guests to create their own tropical escape from reality.

Electric Piquete is a two-time Miami New Times Best 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 FestivalCalle OchoCarnaval 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 Shakori Hills 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)..

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 Herbie Hancock to Mongo Santamaria.

For more information about the band, please visit ElectricPiquete.com or call 786.426.2277. For more on the venue, click CasaTiki.com.

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MEDIA CONTACT
Mut Communications
Michael Mut
786.426.2277
info@mutcomm.com


Woodystock Celebrates Community on Give Miami Day November 21 at Zest Miami

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Non-profit Woody Foundation raises funds to transform the quality of life for people with spinal cord injuries and living with paralysis, hosts event featuring live music, food and community

Coral Gables, FL – October 31, 2019 – The 7th annual Woodystock Benefit Concert is designed to be a combo celebration and fundraiser, an opportunity to give back and give thanks. It is very telling and extremely fitting then, that the free, all-ages event will be held on Give Miami Day, Thursday, November 21, 2019. It will feature food and beverages from Zest Miami, and live music byRip Cord from Young Musicians Unite, the French Horn Collective and Electric Piquete. Zest is located at 200 S Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33135. The celebration begins at 6 p.m.

“Woodystock is an opportunity to share what our organization is doing with the public,” says founder James “Woody” Beckham. “It’s also a free event so anyone is welcome to come out, have a good time, enjoy the music, and the food and beverages from Zest Miami.” Woody suffered a spinal cord injury on January 29, 2011 while making a tackle playing rugby for Florida Atlantic University. The Beckham family formed the 501(c)3 shortly after to give away Woody Packs, which help improve the quality of life of those affected by similar injuries and the organization gives away for free, raise awareness and funds.

The Woody Foundation is about empowering people to reach their higher potential, whether becoming more independent or learning about information that will help. About this year’s event, Woody offers: “I’ve had some health issues over the last year, so I just appreciate the opportunity to have a good time with the people I love. Don’t know how many times I will get to do that, so being surrounded by people that love you makes me feel very grateful.”

Young Musicians Unite collaborates with schools to provide free music education and believes that every student in Miami-Dade deserves access to music education regardless of their socio-economic background. The French Horn Collective is a Miami-based band that performs an eclectic variety of Gypsy jazz, swing, and modern original French music. Miami’s Electric Piquete is an award-winning Latin funk septet best known for its fiery originals and inventive interpretations of Latin jazz / fusion standards.

The foundation is planning a very special announcement, so the public and the press are highly encouraged to attend in order to hear it first-hand. The event is generously being supported by the 7-time title sponsor CFH Group, a residential and commercial real estate company. 

For more information, visit www.WoodyFoundation.org or call 305.586.3107.

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Mut Communications
Michael Mut
info@mutcomm.com
786.426.2277


Electric Piquete Celebrate the Release of New Double A Side of Music at Ball & Chain October 20

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“Still Reeling” / “Fonquiviri” are first new studio recordings issued since 2016, a collaboration with the Music Preservation Project, and a benefit for the Lotus House

Hialeah, FL – October 1, 2019 – Latin funk band Electric Piquete tried and failed to run a successful crowd-funding campaign in 2018. Undaunted in its mission to record and release new music, the band has now partnered with the Music Preservation Project, the brainchild of Hialeah musician and producer Omar Garcia (Browner Sound / The Brand). The resulting works, a digital double A side of new music is now available and will be feted on October 20, 2019 at Ball & Chain during the venue’s monthly Pineapple Sunday event.

The bruising mid-tempo groove of “Still Reeling” and the blistering funk of “Fonquiviri” is now available exclusively through ElectricPiquete.Bandcamp.com on a pay-what-you-like basis. Proceeds from the sale of the music will benefit the Lotus House, an Overtown-based 501(c)3 organization dedicated to improving the lives of homeless women, youth and children. They provide sanctuary, support, education, tools and resources that empower them to heal, learn, grow and blossom. Learn more about them at www.lotushouse.org.

The Music Preservation Project was developed by the team at Browner Sound to capture, through professionally recorded audio, a snapshot of the musical culture in Miami at this moment in time. Selected artists, including local musicians, students in Title I public schools and street performers, are provided the service at no financial cost. The Music Preservation Project instead trades recording hours for community service hours from the musicians.

“The idea to trade recording hours for community service grew from a desire to support the bond between the City of Miami and its artists,” says Garcia. “Electric Piquete was invited to record as part of the Music Preservation Project and they subsequently will contribute not only the proceeds from this release, but 12 hours to a community service program of their choice.” For more information about the Music Preservation Project or Browner Sound, visit www.brownersound.com.

“When Omar presented the opportunity to record with him at Browner Sound, I could not say no,” says Michael Mut, co-founder, bassist and band leader. “I’ve long admired his musicianship and production skills, and have wanted to collaborate with him for ages. I’m extremely proud of the new music, all of the efforts put forth by the band, and very grateful to be able to help out the folks at the Lotus House. I invite everyone to check out what they do and contribute any way they can.”

Ball & Chain is located at 1513 SW 8 Street, Miami, FL 33134, and all ages are welcome to the free event. Also scheduled to perform are Rick Moon, the Goodnites, and the Scone Cash Players. Music begins at 2 p.m.

For more information, visit www.ElectricPiquete.com or call 786.426.2277.

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ABOUT ELECTRIC PIQUETE

Electric Piquete is an award-winning Latin funk septet from Hialeah. Their music has been featured in the Billy Corben documentary called Magic City Hustle, in the Emmy-winning Joe Cardona documentary Miami Boheme, and an episode of CNNGo, and licensed by Lexus. The band is a veritable melting pot of influences that range from rock to jazz and spiced with everything in between: funk, fusion, old-school salsa, progressive and R&B. Though mostly instrumental, they feature vocals with three-part harmonies as well as some rapping on several numbers.

Electric Piquete also features co-founders Ed Rosado on drums and Michael Mut on bass, Chris Correoso (guitar), and Rich Dixon on trumpet and flugelhorn. The band’s sound is regularly augmented by Raymond Ayala on percussion and vocals, Charles Gardner on keyboards, and Robert Smiley on tenor sax and flute.

For more information, visit www.ElectricPiquete.com or call 786.426.2277. 

MEDIA CONTACT
Mut Communications
Michael Mut
info@mutcomm.com
786.426.2277