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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Community Arts and Culture Curates Three Miami Beach OnStage! Concerts in August and September

Spam Allstars, Cortadito, Johnny Dread, Bad Apples Brass Band, Grupo Barrio Abajo and DJs Ephniko and Kumi are scheduled to perform free, all-ages concerts in three different locations on Miami Beach

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Miami, FL – August 11, 2022 – Community Arts & Culture (CAC) in partnership with the City of Miami Beach present a series of Miami Beach OnStage! performances at three different locations on three different dates. The Miami music and arts nonprofit will team up with the City of Miami Beach’s largest free outdoor performing and visual arts program to produce shows on August 19 in Lummus Park, August 26 in Collins Park Plaza and September 9 at the Normandy Fountain. All of the free concerts run from 6 to 8 p.m. and are open to both adults and children.

“We’re excited and proud to once again be collaborating with the City of Miami Beach to put on another run of Miami Beach OnStage! shows,” says CAC Founder and Executive Director Jose Elias. “The caliber of artists we will be presenting just keeps on getting better, and we appreciate the opportunity to line them up for music lovers on the beach and from beyond.” Elias plays tres (Cuban string instrument) and guitar with the Spam Allstars and Cortadito.

The following is the performance and location schedule:

  • August 19: Spam Allstars and DJ Kumi — Lummus Park (1130 Ocean Drive)
  • August 26: Cortadito and the Bad Apples Brass Band — Collins Park (2100 Collins Ave)
  • September 9: Johnny Dread, Grupo Barrio Abajo and DJ Ephniko — Normandy Fountain (7802 Rue Vendome)

A Latin Grammy-nominated and nationally and internationally touring band, the Spam Allstars are one of Miami’s most popular, well-known, longest-running and accomplished bands. Part Afro-Cuban, part hip-hop, part funk, part electronica, they were founded by musician, producer and musicologist Andrew Yeomanson, AKA DJ Le Spam. The group’s sixth and most recent full-length album is called Trans-Oceanic. Learn more at SpamAllstars.com.

Named after a favorite caffeinated pick-me-up and voted “Best Latin Act 2019” by Miami New Times, Cortadito plays a mesh of son montuno, guaracha, boleros, nengon and bolero son that will transport listeners to the time when Trio Matamoros and Ignacio Piñeiro ruled the Cuban music world. This dynamic, Miami-based ensemble 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 be part of the group’s 10-year anniversary celebration. CortaditoSon.com

Born Juan Carlos Guardiola in Philadelphia, Johnny Dread spent his youth on the basketball courts of Miami and received a basketball scholarship to Florida International University (FIU). Shortly after he experienced a “majestic” transition from star athlete to professional musician. He’s since enjoyed a decadeslong run as a successful reggae music singer/songwriter, touring the world and sharing the stage with Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, Israel Vibration, Alpha Blondie, Third World, The Wailers, Steel Pulse, The Marleys and others. JohnnyDread.com

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. Learn more at badapplesbrassband.com.

Group Barrio Abajo seeks to raise international awareness of the folkloric musical heritage of the Caribbean Colombia by presenting styles such as cumbia, bullerengue, porro, chandé 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 performed during the 2018 edition of Afro Roots Fest Islamorada. Learn more about them here: www.facebook.com/GrupoBarrioAbajo.

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. Nicaraguan born DJ Kumi is an in-demand selector, WDNA Radio host and one half of the duo behind Brainville, a journey into the history of jazz, a so-called Utopic City where Sun Ra is the mayor and Charles Mingus is the chief of police.

Special thanks to the City of Miami Beach for the event support. For more information, visit CommunityArtsandCulture.org and mbartsandculture.org/onstage.

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ABOUT COMMUNITY ARTS & CULTURE

Incorporated in September 2002, Community Arts and Culture, Inc. (CAC) 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. The signature event, Afro Roots Fest, is embarking on its 25th season of programming.

For more information, please visit CommunityArtsandCulture.org.

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Michael Mut
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Alexa Lash Releases “Already Not the Same” January 7, Celebrates at Bar Nancy

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Artist transforms emotion into ear candy for the pandemic era in new release out Friday

Miami, FL – January 4, 2022 – Miami-born singer-songwriter Alexa Lash has written and recorded another collection of songs that serves as a four-song experience that takes listeners on a journey through joy, nostalgia, sadness, and empowerment. Already Not the Same hits all streaming platforms on Friday, January 7, 2022. Lash will be celebrating the release that night with a special party at Bar Nancy in Little Havana (2007 SW 8 Street, Miami, FL 33135) beginning at 9 p.m.

Lash has found comfort in emotion with her new release, which is a follow up to her debut EP Sage and Wine. “It’s hard to believe how much has changed in just a year,” she says. “I have so much music I want to share with the world, and this is just the beginning. I hope everyone hears just how much love I put into the music.”

The first single is called “Baked Apples”, and it delves into nostalgia and the power of love and sensory memory, and is a reminder that when someone is gone, their memory is always with you throughout the rest of your life. It is out now – click here to listen.

“Stay Over” is a gooey pop delve into romance, and serves as a romp into expressing our tendency towards the need for companionship. It’s about telling someone you like them, openly and confidently. And not being afraid to be “that person” who makes the first move.

“Facing Reality” is an emotional trek through unrequited love. It is about expectation, hope, and the reality that must be faced when feelings aren’t reciprocated. This harsh truth is the crux and inspiration for the emotion that drives not just the lyrics, but how Lash sings it on the EP and in person.

“History” is a fun, flavorful track inspired by confidence and self-assuredness. It’s playful, embeds elements of spoken word/rap, trumpet provided by Julian Cifuentes, and touches of Spanish guitar by Ferny Coipel, who produced and engineered the set at the Shack North in Hialeah, FL.

Overall, Lash’s music is a self-reflective kind of folksy, a tone likened to bluesy, her hooks sticky and catchy, with a touch of soul, and drizzled with a smidgen of pop. It is all at once memorable, insightful and intimate, beautifully-crafted, and entirely original.

Marcel Salas, who is the lead guitarist in Lash’s live band Alexa & The Old Fashioneds, opens the evening with a solo set Friday; he plays the drums, bass guitar, lead guitar, and piano on the recordings. The EP was mastered by Zach Ziskin. The cover art for the lead single is equally as personal and was designed by Lash’s former bandmate and Miami-based artist, Johann C. Muñoz.

Alexa has a long-running residency at Bar Nancy – catch her there every other first Friday and every third Wednesday. High resolution photos and interviews available upon request.

Links to the single and additional content are available at linktr.ee/alexalashmusic.

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Community Arts and Culture Celebrates Give Miami Day at Oasis Wynwood November 18, 5 p.m.

 Afro-Cuban funk band PALO! to perform during fundraiser for Miami-based non-profit on Miami’s largest online giving day

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Miami, FL – November 8, 2021 – The Miami Foundation’s annual online giving extravaganza Give Miami Day, now in its 10th year, is the area’s biggest online fundraising day. Last year, more than 850 non-profit organizations benefited from $18.2 million dollars in donations. To celebrate this day of giving , Community Arts and Culture (CAC) will be hosting a concert event Oasis (2323 NE 23rd St, Miami, FL 33137) on Thursday, November 18, 2021, beginning at 5 p.m., with Grammy & Latin Grammy Nominees PALO! In addition to Give Miami Day, Oasis will be donating 20% of all beverage sales during the event. 

“We’re looking forward to celebrating another successful Give Miami Day with our friends in PALO! and invite everyone to come drink and dance with us,” says CAC’s Founder and Executive Director Jose Elias. The free performance is open to all ages, and donors can scan a special QR code to donate to CAC while at the event. 

Incorporated in September 2002, Community Arts and Culture 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. They produce a number of cultural and musical events, including the award-winning Afro Roots Fest, which is now entering its 24th season. For more information, please visit GiveMiamiDay.org/CAC.

Founded in 2003 by keyboardist and vocalist Roitstein, PALO! started as an improvised musical experiment combining Cuban music with Latin jazz and funk beats. After years of successfully producing artists such as Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Ricardo Montaner, Cheo Feliciano, Oscar d’ Leon and Willy Chirino, Roitstein now drives a wildly successful Miami-based group that is featured act in clubs and live music venues, festivals, corporate events, and private events throughout the world.

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. 

Established in 1967, The Miami Foundation is the foundation for people who are passionate about Miami. They are focused on building a stronger Miami forever. Over the last 50 years they have invested more than $400 million into the community, and housed more than $350 million in assets focused on strengthening Greater Miami. The Miami Foundation hosts one of the nation’s biggest 24-hour annual giving events, Give Miami Day, an online campaign where all locals are philanthropists. 

For more information, please visit CommunityArtsandCulture.org. 

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Third Wheel Cover Band Secures Residency at Casa Tiki

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Monthly rock and roll luau to take place through January at the Little Havana live music and exotic drink venue beginning Friday, November 5

Miami, FL – October 26, 2021 – The rock and alternative cover band Third Wheel continues their ascent to prominence by scoring a monthly at the Little Havana tropical oasis / live music venue Casa Tiki beginning Friday, November 5, 2021, at 8 p.m.  Their repertoire faithfully revisits songs from the 60s through the 90s, everything from Aerosmith through Zeppelin, and the band execute them with expert precision.  There is no cover to attend, and 21 and over are welcome. Casa Tiki is located at 1728 SW 8thStreet, Miami, FL 33135.

“We invite lovers of live music to rock out and get ‘leid’ with us at this amazing venue in Little Havana,” says guitarist / vocalist Tony Medina. “The sound and the vibe of the place are unmatched, as are the tasty drinks.” Medina previously collaborated with bassist / vocalist Michael Mut in the 2000s rock project called the Pawnshop Drunks, which was distributed by Sony Discos. Drummer Monchy Corugedo is a long-time rhythm section partner to Mut, adding to the unit’s musical cohesiveness.  

Homecookin’ Hospitality Group, the team behind Foxhole, Drunken Dragon, and rácket, brought Casa Tiki, 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.

Additional residency dates for the band include Friday, December 10, 2021, and Friday, January 21, 2022, which will also double as a birthday celebration for Monchy.

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

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Jim Camacho Returns to Luna Star Café Friday, October 29

Miami singer-songwriter to play live and livestream his Halloween-weekend performance with special guest Brian Jay Cline

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North Miami, FL – October 13, 2021 – Miami-based singer / songwriter, musical theater composer, and lyricist Jim Camacho will return to the North Miami gem of a listening room the Luna Star Café (775 NE 125 Street, North Miami, FL 33161) on Friday, October 29, 2021, with an intimate concert performance that will also feature special guest opener Brian Jay Cline. Admission price is $10, the event is open to those 21 and over, and the music begins at 8 p.m. It will also be livestreamed on Camacho’s Facebook page, and attendees are encouraged to dress their Halloween best.

“I always love playing the Luna and getting a chance to do it with a fellow artist I admire is a huge plus,” says Camacho, who emerged from his pandemic performance hiatus at the Luna Star Café with a successful benefit show back in May. “I’m looking forward to playing a potpourri of  songs from all phases of my career and having a little spooky musical fun with the audience there and at home.” Camacho has been busy writing new music as a solo artist and member of The Goods, as well as for a new musical currently in development. 

Jim also recently recorded the Fred Neil tribute song “Come Back Baby”, which will appear on an upcoming Y&T Records Fred Neil tribute release. He’s currently gearing up for the 8th season of Mouse King, the holiday children’s musical production he co-created with Sesame Street and Jim Henson Company veteran Noel MacNeal. The show will once again run at The Mandelstam Theater in South Miami during mid-December. More information about both projects is forthcoming. 

Camacho’s most recent single “When the World Stops Spinning” came out during the pandemic summer of 2020 and served as call for resolve and resilience. Produced by John Carter Cash and recorded at The Cash Cabin in Hendersonville, TN, the song features musical support from Ana Cristina Cash, Jodi Marr and a cast of other notable Country music heavyweights.  It was preceded in the spring by “Going on Faith”, a beautiful ballad that also showcases the vocals of Ana Cristina and the production of John Carter. 

The Luna Star has been a staple of the North Miami art scene for 25 years and counting, hosting local and regional artists from a retro / NYC-styled space through performances and open mic nights. With more than 160 beer, wine, and sake labels to choose from, plus a delicious selection of food, the Luna is a no nonsense and no talking listening room. The place is cash only. Learn more at LunaStarCafe.com. 

For more information, please visit www.JimCamacho.com or call (305) 799-7123. 

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ABOUT JIM CAMACHO 

As co-founder (with his brother John) of the legendary Miami band The Goods, Camacho first attracted national attention through a series of albums that allowed the band to work with legendary producer Tom Dowd, sharing stages with the likes of Pearl Jam, The Smithereens, Cracker and Matthew Sweet, and reaping any number of accolades in the process. 

Since then, Camacho’s enjoyed a prolific solo career that’s included a number of memorable albums and EPs. In addition, his music featured in films, documentaries and television soundtracks, and high-profile live performances that have taken him to any number of prestigious musical venues, including the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, New York’s Radio City Music Hall and the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles. He’s played the West Coast and the U.K. and has also had the distinction of touring with Alicia Keys, John Legend, Linda Perhacs, and Zascha Moktan. 

Camacho has also made his mark in the theatrical world with efforts that have included such well-received original productions as “Fools’ Paradise”, “Guru”, “MOUSE KING”, “The Cavie Islanders and the Troll”, “Mickey Herman Saves the $#&@ World” and, most recently, “Digging For Bones” – all critically acclaimed musicals, many that found him, Directing, and writing the book, music and lyrics.  

Indeed, Camacho’s prolific prowess extends to spotlighting other artists as well. His YouTube series “Adventures in Songwriting” initiated in 2019, finds him working with a series of special guests and then writing a song in tandem within the program’s 30 minute timeframe. The songs were released as an EP that included collaborations between Camacho and such seminal South Florida talents as Fernando Perdomo, Charlie Pickett, Elsten Torres, Rob Elba, and the bands Ex–Norwegian and Deaf Poets. The Miami Herald’s Howard Cohen described the special release show as “Good fun and a testament to the power of inspired songwriting.” 

For more information, visit www.JimCamacho.com.

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Michael Mut
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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 – 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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Michael Mut
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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 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 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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Michael Mut
786.426.2277
info@mutcomm.com

Cortadito Announce Residency at Jerry & Joes Pizza in Hialeah

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Hialeah, FL – June 16, 2021 – Having grown up nearby in Hialeah, Cortadito founder Jose Elias frequented the Jerry & Joes Pizza location on West 68th Street and 17th Avenue. This has created a full-circle moment for the musician, composer, and co-founder of the Miami New Times’ “Best Latin Act” for 2019, as the band will now be appearing at the restaurant located at 1772 W 68th St, in the El Paraiso Shopping Plaza, once a month through September. The shows are free and open to the public, run 12 noon to 2 p.m., and attendees can enjoy free pizza during the event.

“It’s always great to get a chance to play in my hometown of Hialeah, and now thanks to the good people at Jerry & Joes, even better that it is at one of the places I used to frequent as a kid,” says Elias, who sings and plays the tres in Cortadito. “We look forward to entertaining guests and highly encourage people to support this wonderful local business that has been part of the community for more than 60 years.” The band will be playing just outside the restaurant on the following dates:

June 19
July 17
August 21
September 18

Elias founded the traditional Cuban folk band alongside 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.

Since 1957 Jerry and Joes has been delivering generations of homemade recipes to the homes of your neighbors. Born in Selerano, Italy (1904), ltalo (Jerry) Barone moved to the United States at the young age of 16. In 1957, Miami residents came to know “The Reef”, located on Biscayne Blvd. Jerry and his lovely wife, Mary found a partner and a friend, Joe. In 1978 Jerry & Joe’s Pizza was purchased by the Cruz family, who still own and operate the restaurants in the same traditional way that Jerry did.

For more information about the restaurant chain, visit JerryandJoes.com. More details about the band can be found at CortaditoSon.com.

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Michael Mut
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Photo by Luis Olazabal

Jim Camacho Performs Benefit Concert for Luna Star Café May 21

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Miami singer / songwriter returns to live action for the first time in more than a year, aims to help popular North Miami listening house / coffee shop / restaurant

North Miami, FL – May 4, 2021 – Miami singer / songwriter Jim Camacho’s first performance since the pandemic turned the world upside down is happening Friday, May 21, 2021 for a good cause. The show will benefit the host venue, the Luna Star Café, located at 775 NE 125th St, North Miami, FL 33161, and the performance is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. It will feature the artist performing his fan-favorite release / record Beachfront Defeat from cover to cover, plus a career-spanning set with some special virtual guests and surprises.   

“I’m looking forward to my first live show in a long time, and I’m happy to have it at Luna Star,” says Camacho. “It’s a place that has managed to survive this insanity but needs help to stay afloat.” He has performed there numerous times as a solo artist, both unaccompanied and with his Jim Camacho Band. All ages are welcome to the May 21 benefit concert, however, capacity is limited, and tickets will be available at the door on a sliding scale starting at $10. 

Camacho has been tirelessly working on music during the pandemic, finishing a full-length Americana record, a new acoustic album, and a record with his old band The Goods. He has just directed a production of his children’s musical Digging for Bones, for which he wrote the book, music, and lyrics. Also, Jim had been performing weekly livestream concerts on Facebook for a large part of 2020. 

Jim released “When the World Stops Spinning” in August of 2020, serving as testament to the need for resolve and resilience even in the worst of times. The song features musical support from Ana Cristina Cash, Dave Daeger, Ira Dean, Caitlin Evanson, Justin Johnson, RickLonow, Jodi Marr, Mike Webb and Justin Moses, and was produced by John Carter Cash at The Cash Cabin in Hendersonville, TN.  It followed “Going on Faith”, which was issued in the spring. 

A livestream will be simulcast on the artist’s Facebook page, and donations will be taken electronically as well through this GoFundMe page. 

For more information, visit www.JimCamacho.com.

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ABOUT JIM CAMACHO 

As co-founder (with his brother John) of the legendary Miami band The Goods, Camacho first attracted national attention through a series of albums that allowed the band to work with legendary producer Tom Dowd, sharing stages with the likes of PearlJam, The Smithereens, Cracker and Matthew Sweet, and reaping any number of accolades in the process. Since then, Camacho’s enjoyed a prolific solo career that’s included a number of memorable albums and EPs. In addition, his music featured in films, documentaries and television soundtracks, and high profile live performances that have taken him to any number of prestigious musical venues, including the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, New York’s Radio City Music Hall and the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles. He’s played the West Coast and the U.K. and has also had the distinction of touring with Alicia Keys, John Legend, Linda Perhacs, and Zascha Moktan. 

Camacho has also made his mark in the theatrical world with efforts that have included such well-received original productions as “Fools’ Paradise”, “Guru”, “MOUSE KING”, “The Cavie Islanders and the Troll”, “Mickey Herman Saves the $#&@ World” and, most recently, “Digging For Bones” – all critically acclaimed musicals, many that found him, Directing, and writing the book, music and lyrics.

Indeed, Camacho’s prolific prowess extends to spotlighting other artists as well. His YouTube series “Adventures in Songwriting” initiated in 2019, finds him working with a series of special guests and then writing a song in tandem within the program’s 30 minute timeframe. The songs were released as an EP that included collaborations between Camacho and such seminal South Florida talents as Fernando Perdomo, Charlie Pickett, Elsten Torres, Rob Elba, and the bands Ex–Norwegian and Deaf Poets. The Miami Herald’s Howard Cohen described the special release show as “Good fun and a testament to the power of inspired songwriting.”

For more information, visit www.JimCamacho.com.

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