Electric Piquete Play Virginia Key GrassRoots 2/21 2:45 p.m.

MEDIA ALERT

Electric Piquete Perform at Virginia Key GrassRoots Sunday, 2/21, 2:45 p.m.

Hialeah, FL – February 9, 2016 – The that has been named Miami New Times’ “Best Latin Band” twice during the last six years will make a return appearance at the 5th annual Virginia Key GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 2:45 p.m. Electric Piquete will play in the in the Dance Tent; all ages are welcome. Single and multi-day festival and camping passes are available online at bit.ly/VKGRTix2016. 

The festival kicks off February 14 with a special Culture Camp featuring music and dance workshops, yoga, activities for kids and more. This year’s GrassRoots will also feature performances spanning February 18-21 by Donna the Buffalo, Charles Bradley, The Wood Brothers, The Family Stone and more, plus local favorites Spam Allstars, Danay Suarez, Locos Por Juana, Suenalo, Afrobeta, the Nag Champayons, Telekinetic Walrus, and many more on four stages during four days. The event takes place at the historic Virginia Key Beach Park located at 4020 Virginia Beach Drive, Miami, FL 33149.

A Latin funk / fusion band from Hialeah best known for its fiery originals and inventive interpretations of Latin and jazz standards, Electric Piquete features a powerfully-tight drums / bass / guitar / keys / congas rhythm section that sets the groove for a fiery horn section, taking listeners on an Afro-Caribbean journey of sound. The group 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 and rapping on several numbers.

Founded by drummer / vocalist Ed Rosado and bassist / vocalist Michael Mut in 2007, Electric Piquete also features members Chris Correoso on guitar and Rich Dixon on trumpet and flugelhorn. The band’s sound is augmented by special guests including Raymond Ayala on percussion and vocals, Charles Gardner on keyboards, Robert Smiley on tenor sax and flute, and occasionally, Maco Monthervil on vocals and Jose Miranda on trombone.

For more information, visit www.ElectricPiquete.com or call 786.810.7112.

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

 

 

Electric Piquete Return to Ball & Chain 2/12

MEDIA ALERT

Electric Piquete Celebrate Valentine’s Day Early at Ball & Chain February 12

Hialeah, FL – February 2, 2016 – Miami New Times’ “Best Latin Band” 2015 return to the live venue they love the most on Friday, February 12, 2016, for a special pre-Valentine’s Day Miami Boheme night hosted by Joe Cardona. Electric Piquete will play two sets beginning at 10 p.m. on the Pineapple Stage. There is no cover; 21 and over are welcome.

A Latin funk / fusion band from Hialeah best known for its fiery originals and inventive interpretations of Latin and jazz standards, Electric Piquete features a powerfully-tight drums / bass / guitar / keys / congas rhythm section that sets the groove for a fiery horn section, taking listeners on an Afro-Caribbean journey of sound. Also named “Best Latin Band” by the Miami New Times in 2009, the group 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 and rapping on several numbers.

Founded by drummer / vocalist Ed Rosado and bassist / vocalist Michael Mut in 2007, Electric Piquete also features members Chris Correoso on guitar and Rich Dixon on trumpet and flugelhorn. The band’s sound is augmented by special guests including Raymond Ayala on percussion and vocals, Charles Gardner on keyboards, Robert Smiley on tenor sax and flute, and occasionally, Maco Monthervil on vocals and Jose Miranda on trombone.

The night will also feature DJ sets by Kenyi Succar. For more information, visit www.ElectricPiquete.com.

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

 

Electric Piquete Open 2016 at Ball & Chain

Electric Piquete Open 2016 at Ball & Chain Friday, January 8

Miami, FL – December 22, 2015 – Electric Piquete, now considered one of Miami’s premiere Latin funk groups, open what promises to be a busy year with a return to Little Havana’s hottest spot Ball & Chain (1513 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33123) on Friday, January 8, 2016. The two-time “Best Latin Band” (Miami New Times) will perform as a septet and play (2) 45-minute sets. 21 and over are welcome and there is no cover; valet parking is available.

The band, co-founded in 2007 by drummer Ed Rosado and bassist MichaelMut, calls the gritty Miami suburb of Hialeah their home. Electric Piquete also features members Chris Correoso on guitar and Rich Dixon on trumpet and flugelhorn. That night, special guests will include percussionist Raymond Ayala, Charles “Chip” Gardner (keyboards) and Robert Smiley on tenor sax and flute. They also occasionally feature the talents of Jose Miranda on trombone and singer / songwriter Maco Monthervil, formerly of The Lovers Key, in a guest vocalist role.

Electric Piquete is currently recording a new single with Monthervil, a collaborative funk / soul effort. They released two singles in 2015 – the first is called “De Cara al Sol,” a blistering exercise in Latin jazz chops, inspired by Jose Marti and dedicated to the memory of the victims of the 1994 13 Marzotugboat sinking in Havana Harbor. The song was featured on CNN International’s CNNGo travel destination special about Miami this summer. The second single is a cover of the Mongo Santamaria standard “Sofrito,”a loving and faithful remake of the mid-60s classic. The band is offering its holiday single “Little Conga Boy” as a free download this month – click here for details.

EP’s music is available for sale on iTunes and Amazon.com.  For more information about the band, including sound and video clips, live dates and more, visit the new www.ElectricPiquete.com.

For more information about the venue and the upcoming event, clickballandchainmiami.com or call 305.643.7820.

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

Guanabanas Launches Latin Music Night

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Guanabanas Launches Latin Music Night to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Miami New Times’ Best Latin Band 2015 Electric Piquete scheduled to perform October 17

Jupiter, FL – September 29, 2015 – Named after an exotic tropical fruit native to Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and northern South America, it was only a matter of time before the waterfront restaurant known for its delectable menu and spicy live music lineup would host a Latin night. Guanabanas, located at 960 North Highway A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477, will now be hosting a monthly evening of music from some of South Florida’s finest Latin bands, beginning October 17, 2015 with Miami’s Electric Piquete.
                                                            
“This is something we have been meaning to do for quite some time,” says Talent Buyer Matt Cahur. “Reaction to Latin music is generally quite good up here, and if Electric Piquete’s performance during the late spring / early summer was any indication, this night and subsequent nights will do very well here.”  Cahur’s decision to initiate Latin night on the heels of Hispanic Heritage Month was driven in part by the diversity of South Florida and the prominence of Latin American culture in the area.

Formed in 2007, Electric Piquete is a Latin funk band known for its Afro-Cuban authenticity and inventive takes on Latin and jazz standards. They released a Latin jazz single, a Latin soul single, debuted at the Virginia Key GrassRoots Festival, played Carnaval on the Mile for the sixth straight year, served as the house band at the Miss Carnaval Miami beauty pageant for a fourth time, and had a song placed on a special about Miami on CNN – all in 2015.

Guanabanas is an open air restaurant and bar with woven tiki huts and banyan trees towering overhead and hand-chiseled coquina stone pathways underfoot. The team maintains a laid-back, island atmosphere where everyone is welcome. “The diversity of the patrons continues to amaze us,” says co-owner Jeannie Van Boven. “We see people coming from all different places for all sorts of reasons, whether it’s a group enjoying ladies night out, a young family for an early dinner, a couple on date night, boaters stopping in for a bite, or a group catching happy hour after work. Our patrons tend to feel more like family.”

The October 17 performance begins at 9 p.m. and is free and open to the public of all ages. For more details about the band, navigate to www.ElectricPiquete.com. For more information about the venue, please visit www.Guanabanas.com or call 561.747.8878.

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

 

Electric Piquete 2015 - photo by Edwin Cardona

Electric Piquete Opens Ball & Chain Fest

Ball & Chain Celebrates 80th Anniversary with Three-Day Music Festival Labor Day Weekend

 

MEDIA ALERT

WHO: Ball & Chain, the notable and world-famous live music venue located at 1513 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33135, is thrilled to present their first annual three-day music festival in honor of the venue’s 80th Anniversary this Labor Day Weekend. The historical hotspot originally opened its doors in September 1935 as a live jazz music venue, closing its doors in the 1950s. The retro jazz bar on Calle Ocho was reopened with an authentic Cuban flare meticulously redecorated in iconic 1950s Miami style by new ownership Ben Bush, Zack Bush and Bill Fuller in September 2014.

WHAT: This is the first multiple-day musical driven event to celebrate the venue’s 80th birthday. The anticipated live performances will begin on Friday and Saturday at 1 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 3 a.m. Featured bands include:

Nick Tannura Trio

Electric Piquete

The Baboons

The Politix

Spam Allstars

Suénalo

Conjunto Progreso

BARRIOACTIVO

Vlade Divak

Brendan O’Hara & The Rescue

Rum & Coffee Band

ArtOfficial

Elastic Bond

Tony Succar featuring Mixtura

Komakozie (special beatbox set)

Gene Paul

Jazhiel

Pepe Montes Trio
DJ sets by:

Le Spam (from Spam Allstars)

Danny Stern

Danis LaClave

Edward
Special 80th Anniversary cocktails will be added to the menu and available for purchase during the festival. All attending guests will be eligible for exclusive giveaways and raffles.

Full schedule will be announced closer to event date.

For additional information about Ball & Chain, please visit www.ballandchainmiami.com.

This is event is free and open to the public.

WHERE: Ball & Chain 1513 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33135

WHEN: Friday, September 4, 2015 through Sunday, September 6, 2015

ABOUT BALL & CHAIN
Ball & Chain is a historic and world famous live music venue located at 1513 Southwest 8th Street, Miami, FL 33135 in the center of Little Havana. The retro jazz bar on Calle Ocho was reborn in September 2014 reborn as a live music venue with an authentic Cuban flare and meticulously redecorated in iconic 1950s Miami style by new ownership Ben Bush, Zack Bush and Bill Fuller. Before the area became a harbor for Cuban refugees, the bar “On the Trail” (Tamiami Trail) from the mid-1930s to late 1950s was a popular late-night stomping ground for many of the world’s most famous jazz musicians including Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Count Basie, and Chet Baker.

The revived entertainment venue aims to reclaim its reputation as a power player in Miami’s nightlife scene with a 3,000 square-foot interior and a 3,500 square-foot patio both outfitted for live music. The music scene at Ball & Chain infuses contemporary sounds with old school jazz and salsa. The venue features live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday and Sunday. The iconic bar features a full top shelf and premium liquor bar, signature specialty craft cocktails as well as a Cuban inspired tapas menu. Ball & Chain is open from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. from Monday through Wednesday, 12 p.m. to 3 a.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays. Happy Hour is Monday through Sunday starting at 4 to 7 p.m., featuring two for one specialty cocktails daily.

For additional info, please visit www.ballandchainmiami.com.

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

 

Save the Date

Velvet Underground: Latin Funk You Up

 

This week’s “Velvet Underground” post on Miami.com by Lesley Abravanel features a mention of the May 8th Electric Piquete performance at Ball & Chain.

Latin Funk You Up

Ball & Chain, 1513 SW 8th Street may be an old jazz haunt, but it definitely doesn’t forget where it lives, paying homage to its Latin environs with bands such as Electric Piquete, which performs on the Pineapple Stage at 10 p.m. Friday, May 8. The party’s being hosted by award-winning director Joe Cardona, whose 2014 documentary “Miami Boheme” won an Aurora Best in Show award for its story of Miami’s Latin fusion music scene. Electric Piquete’s original “En La Playa Giron” is on the soundtrack and the band will play it, along with many others, in two sets. No cover. For more information, go to www.ballandchainmiami.com or electricpiquete.com.

Click here to read the full piece.


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Electric Piquete Live at Ball & Chain Miami May 8

Miami, FL – April 28, 2015 – Miami Latin funk septet Electric Piquete will again grace the Pineapple Stage at Ball & Chain (1513 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33135) Friday, May 8, 2015, during another Miami Boheme night hosted by award-winning director Joe Cardona. The documentarian’s 2014 work, winner of an Emmy, Aurora “Best in Show” and two Telly awards, tells the story of Miami’s Latin fusion music scene; Electric Piquete’s original “En La Playa Giron” is included in the soundtrack. The band will perform two sets beginning at 10 p.m. No cover; 21 and over welcome. For more information, visit www.ElectricPiquete.com or call 305.643.7820.

Formed in and by the gritty Miami suburb of Hialeah, Electric Piquete is driven by an explosive three-piece horn section featuring Rich Dixon on trumpet and flugelhorn, Guillermo Roig on tenor sax and Jose Miranda on trombone, a powerfully tight rhythm section including the Latin Grammy-winning pianist Pepe Montes, Ed Rosado (drums), Michael Mut (bass) and Chris Correoso (guitar) and percussionist Raymond Ayala.

The band’s flavorful sound and intense live performances twice earned them a spot as house band on the Fusion Live TV program, and the Miss Carnaval Miami pageant four times; they also secured slots at numerous area music festivals, including the 2015 Virginia Key GrassRoots Festival. In 2009, Miami.com featured them as a Band of the Hour and the Miami New Times named the group “Best Latin Band.” Miami New Times also recently said this about Electric Piquete: “The group’s commitment to the groove is a force to be reckoned with, and they are full of poetry and fuego.” The Miami Herald featured the band’s original “En La Playa Giron” in a special report about the 50th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion.

Electric Piquete released a new single called “De Cara al Sol,” March 13, for which there will also be a new accompanying concept video. It’s a blistering exercise in Latin jazz chops, inspired by Jose Marti and dedicated to the memory of the victims of the 1994 13 Marzo tugboat sinking in Havana Harbor. To listen, click here: bit.ly/EPDeCaraS. EP’s music is available for sale on iTunes and Amazon.com.

For more information about the band, including sound and video clips, live dates and more, visit the new www.ElectricPiquete.com.

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Media Contact:

Michael Mut

Mut Communications

Founder

info@mutcomm.com

786.426.2277

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