Guanabanas Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Electric Piquete and Cortadito October 11

Recurring Latin music series at waterfront restaurant and entertainment venue created 10 years ago

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Jupiter, FL – September 9, 2025 – Two of Miami’s most renown Latin bands will play a double header at Guanabanas Island Restaurant & Bar (960 North Highway A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477) on Saturday, October 11, 2025 for Noche Latina. The pair of award-winning groups in Electric Piquete (Latin funk / fusion) and Cortadito (traditional Cuban folk) will take the stage for musical celebrations first from 3 to 6 p.m. (all ages welcome), and then 8 to 10 p.m. (21 and over), respectively. The recurring Latin music series was first launched by Roots Music, Inc. in 2015 to offer area music fans a little more variety.

“We’re proud to have created and sustained a wonderful tradición of presenting Latin bands to the local music-loving community for a decade now,” says Guanabanas talent buyer and Roots Music founder Matt Cahur. “I look forward to hosting the bands and their fans, which they’ve successfully cultivated by playing here over the years and presenting a whole afternoon and evening of live Latin music to locals.” A musician himself, Cahur is the venue’s lead audio engineer who also manages musical acts, and produces and promotes local and regional concerts.

Electric Piquete, fresh off being named the “Best Musical Act” in the 2025 Miami New Times “Best of Miami” Readers’ Choice poll, is a Latin funk outfit whose 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. They play mostly original instrumentals with vocals and rapping featured on several numbers, along with several choice cover songs.

They released a third single and video from their 2024 full length debut called Azabache titled “Muevete Con Ganas” in July. The song features singer / songwriter / percussionist MannySwagg on lead vocals and the video was shot on location throughout Miami and at the world-famous Ball & Chain in Little Havana.

Since its origins thirteen years ago, Cortadito has evolved into one of the torchbearers of a pop culture phenomenon that is two centuries strong. A traditional folk and acoustic band named the Miami New Times’ Best of Miami “Best Latin Act” in 2009, the band focuses on performing one of the earliest styles of Cuban country music known as Son (pronounced sOwn), their sound can best be described as reminiscent of the famed Buena Vista Social Club.

Earlier this year, Cortadito released a full-length album titled The Guajiro Triangle which features guest performances by Nestor Torres and Aymée Nuviola, including their latest single “Guajira En La Madrugada“.

From its humble beginnings as a one-time sandwich shop / kayak rental place in 2004, 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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Cortadito and Electric Piquete return to Guanabanas December 21 for Noche Latina

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Jupiter, FL – December 6, 2024 – The recurring Noche Latina series at Guanabanas Island Restaurant & Bar (960 North Highway A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477) is poised for another run on Saturday, December 21, 2024 featuring a pair of Miami-based, award-winning groups in Cortadito (traditional Cuban folk), and Electric Piquete (Latin funk / fusion). The first band (Electric Piquete) will take the stage from 4 to 7 p.m. (all ages welcome), followed by Cortadito from 9 to 11 p.m. (21 and over). The recurring Latin music series was first created by Roots Music, Inc. in 2015 to offer area music fans a little more variety.

Named after your favorite caffeinated pick-me-up and voted “Best Latin Act 2019” by Miami New Times, the evolution of Cortadito has led it to become one of the torchbearers of a pop culture phenomenon that is two centuries strong. A traditional folk and acoustic band that focuses on performing one of the earliest styles of Cuban country music known as Son (pronounced sOwn), their sound can best be described as reminiscent of the famed Buena Vista Social Club. Learn more about the band at CortaditoMusic.com.

A nationally-touring Latin funk band from Miami best known for fiery originals and inventive interpretations of Latin and jazz standards, Electric Piquete was bestowed top honors by the Miami New Times (“Best Latin Band”) in 2009 and 2015. A powerfully tight rhythm section lays the foundation for melodious interplay amongst a fiery horn section and keyboards / synthesizers. The band has been taking listeners on an Afro-Caribbean journey of sound since they began performing in the Greater Miami area in early 2009. They are celebrating the release of a new album called Azabache.

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. 

Who: Cortadito and Electric Piquete

What: Noche Latina music series

When: December 21

Where: Guanabanas Island Restaurant & Bar, 960 North Highway A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477

More: Guanabanas.com

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Afro Roots Fest Returns to Guanabanas April 13

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Multi-cultural event features free performances by Cortadito, Johnny Dread, Venezonix with San Juan USA, and DJ Ephniko

Jupiter, FL, March 28, 2024 – Afro Roots Fest travels to North Palm Beach County for an afternoon and evening of music representing Cuba, Jamaica, and Venezuela at the enchanting Guanabanas Island Restaurant & Bar (960 N Hwy A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477) on Saturday, April 13, 2024, beginning at 4 p.m. No cover, all ages welcome before 9 p.m., 21 and over after. The nomadic event, named “Best Music Festival” in 2019 by the Miami New Times, is now in year 26, with 2024 being the 7th season of programming set to take place at the popular Jupiter waterfront live music venue.

Cortadito is an award-winning Cuban folk band whose specialty is traditional sounds in the vein of the Buena Vista Social Club. Co-founded in 2012 by tresero Jose Elias and guitarist Julio Cesar Rodriguez Delet, the group is now a national touring act and is in the process of finalizing the production of their first full-length release, to be titled Guajiro Triangle, and follows the release of the 2018 EP Canciones de Julio. They have previously backed BVSC star Eliades Ochoa live in concert. Learn more about the band at CortaditoSon.com.

Singer / songwriter Johnny Dread‘s Rastafarian vibes have been rockin’ the globe and bringing the message of Jah to the masses since the release of his debut recording Scarecrow in 1995. Born Juan Carlos Guardiola and originally a drummer, Dread has issued three other full lengths, including his most recent, 2014’s Full Circle, featuring the single and video “Butterfly”. Johnny has toured the world extensively and shared the stage with Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, and Israel Vibration, among others. More: JohnnyDreadMusic.com.

Andres Ponce is the creative force behind Venezonix, and he’s also the co-founder of Nacional recording artists Elastic Bond. Here he’s teaming up with the amazing percussionists and dancers from the Venezuelan-American cultural organization San Juan USA to bring a vibrant musical show. Venezonix melds the magical fusion of Afro-Venezuelan rhythms with electronic music and technology. Learn more at facebook.com/Venezonix.

In addition to DJing, Ephniko is also an MC who fronts the six-man audio/visual collective Nag Champayons, a group that began as an improvisational collective that drew from African, Caribbean, hip-hop, rock and jazz influences. He also leads the Patacon Conspiracy, which fuses hip-hop and raw lyricism with Pan-African and Latin American rhythms to create a worldbeat sound.

Event support provided by the Florida Department of State Division of Arts and Culture, and Guanabanas. High resolution photos and artist interviews available upon request. Presented by Roots Music, Inc. and Community Arts and Culture.

For more information, please visit AfroRootsFest.com.

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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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Afro Roots Fest Returns to Guanabanas Saturday, April 16, 4 p.m. (full press release)

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Free concert at the waterfront bar and restaurant to feature music and artists from Africa, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and the US

April 5, 2022 – Jupiter, FL – The award-winning Afro Roots Fest, a multi-county and multi-event concert series organized by Miami-based non-profit organization Community Arts and Culture (CAC) and now in its 24th season, is headed back to Jupiter. World music fans are in for a treat on Saturday, April 16, beginning at 4 p.m. at Guanabanas Island Restaurant & Bar (960 N Hwy A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477). The lineup features Philip Montalbán (Nicaragua), Panafrik (Ghana / USA), Bad Apples Brass Band (USA), and DJ Ephniko (Colombia).

“We’re happy to once again bring top-notch world-music acts to Guanabanas and appreciate the support from Roots Music,” says festival founder, Grammy-nominated musician, composer, and producer Jose Elias. “This year’s lineup is a diverse mix of American, African, and South and Central American musicians, and we are excited to present them to the Palm Beach community.”

Afro-Latino Reggae artist Montalbán amusingly refers to the term African / English / Spanish to describe his long-standing presence in the music touring industry and to refer to the African and / or Caribbean presence largely located on the Atlantic coast in his home of Nicaragua. Based in a transnational figuring of ethnicity and music, the Afro-Nicaraguan musician calls what has been explained / profiteered / idealized as globalization as “the world getting closer.”

The Bad Apples Brass Band is a fun and funky New Orleans group based in South Florida. Opening and jamming with bands including Rebirth Brass Band, Bonerama, Papa Grows Funk, Glen David Andrews Band, Jon Cleary, Bad Apples Brass Band has brought the Crescent City sound to the area fusing an  infectious street beat with the funkiest jazz and the heaviest sounds.

Panafrik mixes the traditions of West Africa, Cuba, Brazil and numerous other folkloric styles of music found throughout the African Diaspora. In addition to DJing, Ephniko is also an MC who fronts the six-man audio/visual collective Nag Champayons and leads the Patacon Conspiracy, which fuses Hip-Hop and raw lyricism with Pan-African and Latin American rhythms to create a worldbeat sound.

Opened by Jupiter surfers as a sandwich shop in 2004, Guanabanas has grown to become an institution in northern Palm Beach County for three reasons: the lush, tropical setting; great cuisine and cocktails; and live music from both national acts and the hottest names in South Florida.

The event is free and open to all ages before 9 p.m. 21 and over welcome after. More information about the festival is available at AfroRootsFest.com.

Learn more about the venue at Guanabanas.com.

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ABOUT COMMUNITY ARTS & CULTURE

Incorporated in September 2002, Community Arts and Culture, Inc. (CAC) is a Miami-based non-profit 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.

For more information, please visit CommunityArtsandCulture.org.

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Afro Roots Fest Returns to Guanabanas Saturday, April 16, 4 p.m. (media alert)

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Free concert at the waterfront bar and restaurant to feature music and artists from Africa, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and the US

March 23, 2022 – Jupiter, FL – The award-winning Afro Roots Fest, a multi-county and multi-event concert series organized by Miami-based non-profit organization Community Arts and Culture (CAC) and now in its 24th season, is headed back to Jupiter. World music fans are in for a treat on Saturday, April 16, beginning at 4 p.m. at Guanabanas Island Restaurant & Bar (960 N Hwy A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477). The lineup features Philip Montalban (Nicaragua), Panafrik (Ghana / USA), Bad Apples Brass Band (USA), and DJ Ephniko (Colombia).

Opened by Jupiter surfers as a sandwich shop in 2004, Guanabanas has grown to become an institution in northern Palm Beach County for three reasons: the lush, tropical setting; great cuisine and cocktails; and live music from both national acts and the hottest names in South Florida.

The event is free and open to all ages before 9 p.m. 21 and over welcome after. More information about the festival is available at AfroRootsFest.com. Learn more about the venue at Guanabanas.com. 

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ABOUT COMMUNITY ARTS & CULTURE

Incorporated in September 2002, Community Arts and Culture, Inc. (CAC) is a Miami-based non-profit 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.

For more information, please visit CommunityArtsandCulture.org.

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Cortadito Announce New “Son Sabroso Saturdays” Residency at Guanabanas in Jupiter

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Award-winning Cuban folk band to entertain Palm Beach County fans on a monthly basis through November

Hialeah, FL – June 20, 2021 – Cortadito,winners of the Miami New Times’ “Best Latin Act” for 2019, and a popular act at Guanabanas Island Restaurant & Bar, will now be appearing during Son Sabroso Saturdays at the waterfront venue located at 960 N Hwy A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477, once a month through November. Cortadito have played Guanabanas previously during the Noche Latina series and the Road to Afro Roots Fest, the opener for an eclectic, long running, and award-winning world music festival. This represents the third residency that the band has booked this summer. The shows will be free and open to the public of all ages, and will run 4 to 7 p.m.

“We are excited and happy to have locked in a number of dates at Guanabanas and appreciate the love and support by Matty and Roots Music and Guanabanas,” says band co-founder Jose Elias, who sings harmony and plays the tres in the band. “Our fan base there in the North Palm Beach area is amazing and we always love playing for them there.” The series of appearances is named after one of the band’s popular original compositions. They are scheduled to perform on the following dates:

August 7

September 11

October 16

November 20

Elias founded the traditional Cuban folk band alongside lead singer / songwriter and guitarist Julio Cesar Rodriguez Delet in November of 2011. An instant success, the duo soon released their debut CD titled Abriendo Caminos in 2012. They subsequently expanded their roster by adding several notable musicians, and quickly became festival favorites, performing at the Fingerlakes, Shakori Hills, and Miami GrassRoots Festivals, the Florida Folk Fest, the Carnival on the Mile, and others. In 2018, the band released an EP titled Canciones de Julio. Cortadito also appears monthly at Jerry & Joe’s Pizza in Hialeah and at Cerveceria La Tropical in Wynwood.

Opened by Jupiter surfers as a sandwich shop in 2004, Guanabanas has grown to become an institution in Palm Beach County for three reasons: the lush, tropical setting, great cuisine and cocktails, and live music from both national acts and the hottest names in South Florida, which is curated by Matt Cahur from Roots Music, Inc. Guanabanas is a 100 percent open-air restaurant and bar with woven tiki huts and banyan trees towering overhead, and hand-chiseled coquina stone pathways underfoot.

For more information about the venue, visit Guanabanas.com.  More details about the band can be found at CortaditoSon.com.

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ABOUT CORTADITO

Cortadito’s focus is on performing the traditional Cuban music of the early 20th century. From Son Montuno, Guaracha, Boleros, Nengon, and Bolero Son, this dynamic ensemble brings the listener back to a time when Trio Matamoros, or Ignacio Piniero ruled the Cuban music world.  The era when popular music was Cuban Music and Son Montuno was influencing music throughout the globe. From time to time, Cortadito is backed by a variety of guest musicians, which gives the group a sound reminiscent of the Buena Vista Social Club.

Jose Elias founded the band alongside Julio Cesar Rodriguez Delet from Santiago de Cuba in November of 2011 after a 12-year stint with Conjunto Progreso that garnered him a Grammy nomination for his participation in the album Masters of Cuban Son. The duo was an instant success and were invited to perform at the Fingerlakes Grassroots festival in Trumansberg, NY. They released their first CD titled Abriendo Caminos in 2012, which featured one original composition by each of the artists “Delicias Caribeña” (Elias) and “Te Lo Perdiste” (Delet).

In 2013, Julio Cesar moved to Houston, Texas and was replaced by Humberto Upierre from Guanabacoa, Cuba. The group then expanded into a trio which included percussionist Andres Polanco Rivas from Holguin, Cuba. In 2014, the group reunited with Julio Cesar to record what would be the songs for their next release, which included the participation of double bass player  Yorgis Goiricelaya from Matanzas, Cuba.  Yorgis is the Musical Director for Albita Rodriguez’s group and also plays bass with Oscar De Leon.

From 2015 to 2017 the group added various musicians to the roster, including percussionist Santiago McCook, and double bass player Alberto Pantaleon, who has toured with the Buena Vista Social Club and Eliades Ochoa.

Cortadito started 2018 the year with a bang thanks to world-renowned percussionist Sammy Figeroa – he hired the group to back up Buena Vista Social Club legend, Eliades Ochoa at the GroundUp Music Festival. That summer the group released their second EP release titled Canciones de Julio which features five original compositions written by lead singer Julio Cesar, including the classic “Casa de la Trova” written by his father Julio Rodriguez. On September 2, the band once more backed Ochoa, this time at the Los Dells Festival in Wisconsin, the first major Latin music festival in the Midwest, and soon to be the largest such festival in North America.

In June of 2019, Cortadito was named “Best Latin Act” by the Miami New Times in their “Best of Miami” issue. Click here to learn more. The group also received an acknowledgement by the City of North Miami during Hispanic Heritage Month for their representation of traditional Cuban culture in our community. 

In August 2020, the group started pre-production on their first full length album which will feature all original compositions by various band members. The album is due out for release in November 2021 to commemorate the band’s ten-year anniversary.

For more information, please visit CortaditoSon.com.  

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The Road to the 22nd Annual Afro Roots Fest Begins at Guanabanas February 8

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All ages are welcome to a free afternoon and evening of world music highlighted by performances by Zona de Bomba, Morikeba Kouyate and the Antilles Music Ensemble beginning at 4 p.m. 

Jupiter, FL – January 28, 2020 – The Miami music and arts non-profit organization Community Arts and Culture (CAC) will kick off its 22nd annual series of concerts on Saturday, February 8, 2020 with a free concert in Jupiter at Guanabanas Island Restaurant & Bar beginning at 4 p.m. Afro Roots Fest, the tri-county travelling festival named “Best Music Festival” in the 2019 Miami New Times “Best of Miami” edition, will for a third year in a row start up in Palm Beach County at the award-winning waterfront venue. 

Zona de Bomba sources explosive material from the Puerto Rican tradition of Bomba, which runs on the power of only two hard-hitting instruments; percussion and voice.This diverse collective that includes representation from Puerto Rico, Cuba, Colombia, and Venezuela is led by Charley Rivas whose goal is to transform the performance of Bomba into one that’s representative of the group’s collective musical experience.

Kouyate is a seventh-generation Jali (Griot) and has performed professionally for more than thirty years. He plays around the country as a solo artist, enticing audiences young and old with exciting music and engaging stores. He performs in his traditional Mandingo language, providing translation in English. Additionally, Morikeba can translate into French.  

Representing the days of early 20th century Caribbean dance music, and exploring both the diversity and commonality of Caribbean dance music, the Antilles Music Ensemble brings to life a score of traditional songs that have long inspired people  the world over.A creation of guitarist Jose Elias, (Spam Allstars, Nag Champayons, Cortadito), the  Antilles Music Ensemble showcases a variety of music from countries such as Martinique, Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti, Trinidad, and more.

Road to Afro Roots Jupiter
Saturday, February 8, 4 p.m.
Guanabanas Island Restaurant & Bar – 960 Hwy A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477
Acts:
Antilles Music Ensemble 
Morikeba Kouyate
Zona de Bomba
www.Guanabanas.com

For more information, visit the all-new AfroRootsFest.com for updates; more information is available at the newly redesigned CommunityArtsandCulture.org. 

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ABOUT COMMUNITY ARTS & CULTURE

Incorporated in September 2002, Community Arts and Culture, Inc. (CAC) is a Miami-based non-profit 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.

CAC has a track record of community collaborations which have earned the support of many other organizations and sponsors, such as the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the non-profit organization La Fortuna, Guanabanas Island Restaurant &Bar, the FloridaDepartment of State’s Division of CulturalAffairs, the City ofMiami Beach, the Little Haiti Cultural Complex, the Moksha ArtsCollective, Miami–Dade College, the MonroeCounty Tourist Development Council, and the Rhythm Foundation. These harmoniousrelations help CAC fulfill their co-presenting mission to the community.

In 2018, Executive and Artistic Director Jose Elias was recognized by the KnightFoundation as a Knights Art Champion, which allowed him to donate $10,000 to CAC for the production of the 2019 season of events. In 2019, Afro Roots Fest was named “Best Music Festival” by the Miami New Times in weekly’s “Best of Miami” edition. 

For more information, please visitthe brand new website atCommunityArtsandCulture.org.

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Guanabanas Hosts New Year’s Eve Bash Featuring Guavatron, Tand, and Of One Mind

Award-winning waterfront venue ends 2019 with a free performance by a trio of acts beginning at 8 p.m. for 21 and over

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Jupiter, FL – December 16, 2019 – Drop the ball under the palms on New Year’s Eve 2020 at Guanabanas Island Restaurant & Bar. Jupiter’s premier live music venue rocks out with jam band heavyweights Guavatron, Tand, and special guests Of One Mind. The evening kicks off at 8 p.m. with drink specials, great food, and live music sponsored by Sailfish Brewing Company and Roots Music. 21 and over welcome; and no cover. Location: 960 N Highway A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477. 

Since 2013, Guavatron has been fusing dance, rock, electronica and funk into a unique and hard-hitting sound. Leaning on improvisation and smooth jams, the group has quickly come into its own, opening for national touring bands such as Perpetual Groove and TheHeavy Pets. Stunning performances at Suwanee Hulaween helped propel the band to the forefront of Florida’s jam band scene. Based out of West Palm Beach, Guavatron features Roddy Hansen on keys, Conor Crookham on bass, Adonis Frangiskakis (guitar / vocals), and drummer Casey Luden. The band have become regular performers at Guanabanas’ annual Jerry Garcia Bash. Learn more at Guavatron.com. 

Tand’s funky, high-energy rock and roll leans heavily on the collective’s improv skills. In the nearly two years that drummer Ali Nassar, guitarist Taylor Godsey, keyboardist Daryl Wolff, and bassist Peter Krause have been together as a group, they have established themselves as a band whose sum is greater than its parts. Tand tour the state of Florida extensively and made their Jerry Bash debut at Guanabanas earlier this year. Check Tand.Band for more details.     

Of One Mind are Adelin Jabrayan on vocals and violin, and Cory Ricardy on drums and percussion. The eclectic duo’s music is an amalgamation of violin, electronic synth samples, female vocals, powerful conscious lyrics, intricate percussion and unique drum rhythms. A fusion of electronica, trip-hop and R&B out of Delray Beach, Of One Mind perform extensively around the Palm Beach County area. NYE will be the duo’s premier at Guanabanas. More info about them can be found here: OfOneMindMusic.com.

“I can’t think of a better way to close out an amazing year of music than with these three killer bands at Guanabanas,” says talent buyer Matt Cahur. “We invite music fans from J-Town and the surrounding area to celebrate the great music scene of South Florida.” Through Roots Music, Cahur has been bringing outstanding music acts to Jupiter for more than 20 years. Learn more at RootsMusic.com.

For more information, please call 561.747.8878 or visit Guanabanas.com.

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ABOUT GUANABANAS

Guanabanas is an open-air restaurant, bar and live music venue 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 award-winning menu features a fusion of Latin, fresh Florida seafood and traditional Americana fare; an all-new brunch menu is available Saturdays and Sundays.

Guanabanas also offers a custom catering menu and signature cocktails. Executive Chef Vinny Trupia oversees the culinary operations and also manages Guanabanas section of the community garden at the neighborhood resource center El Sol. Guanabanas’ food truck can be booked for any event by calling 561.747.8878 or emailing foodtruck@guanabanas.com.

The establishment hosts recurring “Give Back Thursdays” to help the needs of the local community organizations, partnering with willing companies to help drive donations and money where needed, as well as donating stage space to allow charities to showcase their cause. Past beneficiaries include the Surfrider Foundation, Martin Memorial Hospital, HaitiRelief Effort, the Brave Maeve Foundation, Freedom Flight for WWII Vets by the Martin County Firefighters, Furry Friends, and many others.

The live music venue has hosted some legendary artists in its 10+ year history, including the likes of Michael Franti, Julian Marley, Turkuaz, Inner Circle, Third World, and Zach Deputy. Live concerts are held 3 to 4 nights a week from national, regional and local touring acts. Solo artists can be heard Saturday and Sunday mornings during brunch. On Saturday afternoons, matinee shows from 4 to 7 p.m. offer some of the region’s finest musicians. 

More info and the full schedule available at  Guanabanas.com.

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Guanabanas to Host 4th Annual Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash Sunday, July 28

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All-day celebration of the music of the Grateful Dead and its legendary leader to feature six acts

Jupiter, FL – June 26, 2019 – In what has become a popular, annual tradition for Roots Music, Inc. and Guanabanas Island Restaurant & Bar (960 North Highway A1A Jupiter, FL 33477), the Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash will take place on Sunday, July 28, 2019. Beginning promptly at noon, the event features six incredible bands all celebrating the life and musical spirit of The Grateful Dead leader and his music. This year’s event is being sponsored by Cigar City Brewing Company. It is free and open to the public.

“We are incredibly excited to once again be hosting our Jerry Garcia Bash,” says Guanabanas talent buyer Matt Cahur. “While not all bands on the line up are Jerry or Dead tribute bands, expect everyone to celebrate the music of the era and embellish upon the music that Jerry brought to the table over the years.” There will also be vendors selling jewelry, accessories and Dead merch.

Unlimited Devotion was conceived in Miami on 2012, and is now dually based in the Tampa / St. Petersburg area and the Magic City. UD has played in all three of the previous Guanabanas Jerry tributes and are a very popular throughout the U.S. and especially South Florida. They are not a traditional Grateful Dead tribute band, as they don’t emulate the band’s song book. More so, they interpret it, expressing themselves through improvisation. More info: www.UnlimitedDevotion.com.

Guavatron is one part fruit, one part band, and one part transforming mechanized battle robot from another planet. Based in West Palm Beach, they place an emphasis on improvisation, creating a fresh sound at every show while keeping their roots of dance, rock, electronica, and funk involved. They also are veterans of each of Guanabanas’ Jerry fests. More information about them is available at Guavatron.com.

Spiral Light hails from Delray Beach and features the virtuoso guitar playing of Joni Bottari (formerly of Girl Jerry). A Dead tribute band, they played last year’s Jerry Bash, which served as their Guanabanas debut as well. Their band name comes from the Dead song “Terrapin Station”; they are also influenced by Pink Floyd and Bob Dylan. The quartet often performs throughout Palm Beach and Martin counties, and is available for private parties and events. More information: www.facebook.com/SpiralLightBand.

CBDB is a progressive rock, jam-band from Alabama and their music is spreading from the Southeast across the nation like wildfire. Defining a newfound southern blend of joyous and progressive rock ‘n roll, they channel a sonic mix of soulful vocals and virtuosic musicianship with smart, tasteful songwriting. They have just released their third full-length album called Out of Line, which was recorded at Zac Brown’s legendary Southern Ground Nashville studio. cbdbmusic.com

The Heavy Pets are a funked up rock and roll band from South Florida who are returning to the Jerry Bash after headlining the 2nd annual affair in 2017. Relix Magazine has called them “a living, breathing force of nature”, and they embody this musically by constantly touring the State of Florida and the United States. Previously, they played an all-Dead set they call “Heavy Dead”, and it remains to be seen what they have in store this year. www.TheHeavyPets.com

Formed in 2018 in South Florida, TAND means well-sunned skin and musically represents a fusion of rock, funk and soul. Formed from the ashes of several groups and fused by a mutual love for a dearly departed bandmate (Tripp Gray from Sawgrass Express), the band’s number one priority is for the listener to enjoy their funky-spirited, high-energy, improvisational, dancing rock and roll with heart and soul. Learn more at Tand.Band.

For more information, please call 561.747.8878 or visit www.Guanabanas.com.

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ABOUT GUANABANAS

Guanabanas is an open air restaurant, bar and live music venue 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 award-winning menu features a fusion of Latin, fresh Florida seafood and traditional Americana fare; an all-new brunch menu is available Saturdays and Sundays.

Guanabanas also offers a custom catering menu and signature cocktails. Executive Chef Vinny Trupia oversees the culinary operations and also manages a community garden at the neighborhood resource center El Sol. Guanabanas’ food truck can be booked for any event by calling 561.747.8878 or emailing  foodtruck@guanabanas.com.

The establishment hosts recurring “Give Back Thursdays” to help the needs of the local community organizations, partnering with willing companies to help drive donations and  money where needed, as well as giving away stage space to allow charities to showcase their cause. Past beneficiaries include the Surfrider Foundation, Martin Memorial Hospital, Haiti Relief Effort, the Brave Maeve Foundation, Freedom Flight for WWII Vets by the Martin County Firefighters, Furry Friends, and many others.

The live music venue has hosted some legendary artists in its 10 year history, including the likes of Michael Franti, Julian Marley, Turkuaz, Inner Circle, Third World, and Zach Deputy. Solo artists can be heard Saturday and Sunday mornings during brunch. On Saturday afternoons, a matinee show from 4 to 7 p.m. offers some of the region’s finest musicians.  

More info and the full schedule is available at www.Guanabanas.com.

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