Jazid Celebrates 20 Years of Live Music June 11

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Jazid Celebrates 20 Years of Live Music with Jahfe and Inna Sense June 11

 

Miami Beach’s longest tenured night club celebrates two decades of live music during one special night

Miami, FL – May 3, 2016 – For 20 years, Jazid (1342 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139) has truly been “all about the music.” From their beginnings in 1996 as a jazz club featuring Bobby Stringer and MichelleMcCloud, to the early 2000s residency by the Spam Allstars, to Wednesdays featuring Locos Por Juana (2007-2012), to Suenalo Saturdays 2004 – 2012, to the Reggae Sundays currently dominated by Jahfe and Inna Sense (both of whom will help the club celebrate 20 years). On Saturday, June 11, 2016, Jazid will be celebrating two decades of live music by hosting two of the area’s most irie reggae bands. Music begins at 11 p.m., cover is $10 and 21 and over are welcome.

In looking back on his time as owner, Daniel Wohlstein offers: “My favorite performance was Suenalo March 4, 2006, the very day after I bought the club. I was so happy and I had such a good time and remember I sitting in the middle of the dance area my business partner Carlos Rojas, and club was simply packed up to the stairs. The little club that could has endured and persevered.” Wohlstein bought the club from founders Chezare Mazoli and MichelleMcKinnon.

Co-owner Tony Alarcon offers: “I see Jazid as a Mecca for musicians and DJs from all genres and cultures. It is basically the CBGB’s of Miami, a culture in and of itself, an ecosystem of sorts. It is a real place for real people in a town glittered with pretentious and capitalistic aspirations. Jazid has withstood the test of time and will continue to do so for many years to come.”

A duo comprised of Sha Shanon and Esther Fortune, Jahfe is an international powerhouse pop-roots-rock-reggae band whose rising popularity and following is due to their take charge attitude and uncompromising conscious message. Jahfé dedicates its voice to speaking out against the injustices that plague the world today, and have been featured in documentaries about domestic violence, and worked to increase awareness about the Darfur genocide, the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, and many of the other untold stories of injustice in the world. They released a new 420 single April 20th called “Ganja Luv”, which is streaming from their website at jahfemusic.com.

The brainchild of vocalist Jimi Dred, Inna Sense has built a solid music career around a riveting stage show with a repertoire of captivating original songs. With the highly anticipated release of “Everything Included”, the group is ready to take the world by storm. They have been delivering high energy shows to loyal fans across the United States, from California to Miami, Hawaii, the Caribbean and even in the royal halls of Monaco. The music delivers a rootsy, heart-thumping groove that is impossible not to dance to, and their members have worked with well-known artists like Julian Lennon, Kymani Marley,Blues Traveler, Inner Circle, Maxi Priest and others. For more information, visit innasense.com.

Some of the club’s notable past honors include “Best Small Music Venue” and “Best Reggae Night” by the Miami New Times, “Best Live Music of South Florida” by AOL City Guide and “Mejor Musica en Vivo en La Playa” by OceanDrive en Espaňol. Notably, Quiet Riot played Jazid at some point during the last two decades. Some of the more high-profile visits have been by JamesHetfield from Metallica, Shakira, Ricky Martin and Fito Paez.

Perhaps the most notorious visit and performance was from none other than the late, great Prince. In 2008, the Purple One dropped by and sat in with Xperimento on a Wednesday, then with Suenalo the very next Saturday; a photo of the Suenalo session has been circulating in the media recently.

DJ’s for the evening of June 11 are Lance-O (Kulchashok), Swaggah (NYC), and Vendetta (MIA). For more information, visit www.jazid.net or call 305.673.9372.

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Camacho & Elba Issue Split Single 5/20 at Gramps

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Jim Camacho and Rob Elba Issue a Virtual Split 7” Single May 20, Celebrate at Gramps

 

Singer-songwriters each performed and recorded a song written by the other, celebrate their release with a special mashup performance at Gramps in Wynwood

 

Miami, FL – May 3, 2016 – Two of Miami’s premier singer-songwriters, Jim Camacho (The Goods) and Rob Elba (The Holy Terrors, Shark Valley Sisters) long associated through friendship and prominence in the South Florida music scene, have joined musical forces to release a split single of original material. Recorded at Dan Hosker Studio in Miami Beach by another scene heavy, Frank “Rat Bastard” Falestra, the new release features an Elba song performed by Camacho called “Messenger” and one penned by Camacho and sung by Elba, “Ugly”.

The two tracks will be available for download and streaming. The release will be celebrated with a special evening of live music at Gramps (176 NW 24th St, Miami, FL 33127-4414), on Friday, May 20, 2016, a night which will feature performances by all three (Camacho, Elba and Falestra), plus a set by Mr. Entertainment and the Pookiesmackers. Doors open at 9 p.m., music begins at 10 p.m., and the cover is $5. 21 and over are welcome.

“Although, I’ve played countless shows with Rob over the years, I’ve always wanted to work with him in the studio,” says Camacho. “This project was the perfect opportunity for it, the timing was right, and I’m truly looking forward to sharing both the song and the video with everyone.” Shot at the two artists’ musical stomping and proving grounds Churchill’s Pub in Little Haiti, the videos, featuring cameo appearances by club founder Dave Daniels, are being produced and edited by Juan Davila from 2 Way Creative, Camacho’s long-time associate.

Elba offers: “So I have known Jim for over 25 years, and for the past 10 or so we have been threatening to collaborate on something. We decided to record the two songs with Rat because we knew he wouldn’t let us get too precious with them. You have to have a fairly good amount of confidence to record with Rat, because he will either tell you something sucks or not say anything at all – which can either mean he loves it or he’s just completely given up on you. He’s either a genius producer or a complete dick…most likely a combination of the two.”

The pair will appear on Shake 108 FM’s “Local Love” show Wednesday, May 18, 2016 to promote the singles and the event, performing live and speaking with host Aimee Beah Moore. Listeners can tune in to 107.9 FM locally or on the web at www.Shake108.com outside the 305.

For more information, visit www.JimCamacho.com or call Gramps at 305.699.2669.

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ABOUT JIM CAMACHO

Miami native Jim Camacho’s solo career has seen him release five collections of songs, including Stalker Songs, which earned a Gold Remi award in the Music Video category at the 40th Annual WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival for the song titled “Houdini.” His material garnered “Best Acoustic Performer” (2005) and “Best Album” (2009 for Beachfront Defeat) honors from the Miami New Times. The Broward Palm Beach New Times called Everywhere one of the top albums of 2013. He’s toured withJohn Legend and Linda Perhacs.

Last year, Jim released two singles: “Ophelia” in February and “Please Come Home” in July. In 2016, he will issue a virtual split 7” single with singer / songwriter Rob Elba (Holy Terrors / Shark Valley Sisters); more singles are in the works. His latest release is “Make It to the Morning Light”, which is now available as a pay-what-you-like for charity download on Bandcamp.

Camacho has also become prolific at writing musicals and scoring children’s theater productions. His initial foray into the realm began with Fools’ Paradise, which was directed and choreographed by the acclaimed Jonathan Cerullo. The show ran as a full production in Miami and played to sold out workshops in New York. Next, he co-wrote and scored Guru, which premiered in  Miami, scored Mickey Herman Saves the $#&@ World, which premiered at the Adrienne Arsht Center, wrote the book and music for The Cavie Islanders and the Troll and The Guru of Gir.

He has collaborated with Sesame Street and Disney veteran Noel MacNeal on Who Put the Trick in Trick or Treat: Tales of Amazing Tricksters, Beasts of the Magical World, and The Carnival of Extraordinary Animals – all of which enjoyed runs during the “Boo at the Zoo” at the Bronx Zoo 2012-2014. In 2015, Camacho premiered Digging for Bones, a musical about a group of time-travelling paleontologists and a friendly T-Rex dinosaur skeleton, and enjoyed a third successful run of a collaboration with MacNeal, Mouse King, which has become a new South Florida holiday tradition, enjoying multiple sell out performances.

Camacho co-founded and led the standout group The Goods, which was active during the 1990s, worked with legendary producer Tom Dowd, won the prestigious “Album of the Year” Florida Jammy award and topped the Billboard Florida Radio & Record charts with their single “I’m Not Average”. Their high-energy live show, outstanding musicianship and relentless touring led them to sign a recording contract with Polygram Records and be featured in a VH1 documentary. The Goods shared the stage with Pearl Jam, The Smithereens, Cracker and Matthew Sweet, among others.

For more information, visit www.JimCamacho.com, like the Jim Camacho Music page on Facebook, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram  @JimCamacho.

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Zach Deputy at Guanabanas May 8

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Zach Deputy Plays Free, All-Ages Show at Guanabanas May 8


Soulful R&B singer-songwriter performs at Jupiter venue with special guest Brett Staska

Miami, FL – April 26, 2016 –  The one man band phenom from South Carolina known as Zach Deputy will once again grace the Guanabanas Island Restaurant and Bar stage Sunday, May 8, 2016, beginning at 4 p.m. with supporting act Brett Staska. The show caps a weekend of roots / reggae live music performances at the venue located at 960 North Highway A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477; there is never a cover. Now based in Savannah, GA, the multi-instrumentalist / singer-songwriter Deputy is currently on tour all over the U.S. promoting his latest release “Keep On Moving”, which features backing musicians known as The Hashtags.

Zach’s musical influences are varied and extremely diverse. Growing up, the music of his Puerto Rican, Cruzan and Irish heritage included Calypso rhythms and folk songs of St. Croix combined with the R&B / soul of legends like James Brown and Ray Charles. As Deputy matured and honed his craft, a unique hybrid of these influences emerged, ultimately creating a signature sound the artist dubbed “Island-infused, Drum ‘n’ Bass, Gospel-Ninja-Soul”. His live show is enhanced by looping technology and is a literal one man dance party.

“We’ve been a fan of Zach’s infectious sound for a long time now,” says Talent Buyer Matt Cahur. “We’re happy to have him back as he has become one of J-Town’s favorite artists.” He has played Guanabanas several times over the last few years, even issuing a live recording from November 2010 on Bandcamp. Opener Staska, also a solo performer, released his debut four-song “sunburnt folk-rock” EP in June of 2015; he also performs with the roots / reggae band Roots Shakedown.

Guanabanas hosts Sammy J’s reggae / soul from down under Friday, May 6, then Herbal Krew the following night May 7 – both shows are free, open to 21 and over, and begin at 9 p.m. Zach Deputy closes the weekend with this specialSunday afternoon concert at 4 p.m. – this show is free and all-ages.

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

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ABOUT GUANABANAS

Guanabanas is dedicated to providing each guest with a truly unique outdoor dining experience. We have designed our company and our restaurant in an unorthodox way to help achieve the high standards we have set for ourselves in the disciplines of service, food, atmosphere/ambiance, waterfront location, landscape design, outdoor temperature control and the overall sensory experience.

We feel it is necessary to provide a true “Florida” experience with our creative outdoor restaurant design which utilizes quality exotic/local plants and trees, Key West/Old Florida styled structures, hand-built cheeky huts from the native Indian tribes of Florida, fresh Florida seafood and a premium bar with a national live music calendar.

Giving back to the community is such a focal point for our company’s mission that we developed a monthly event we have termed “Give Back Thursdays” to help feed the need of our community organizations. With our “Give Back Thursdays” event we have partnered with some fantastic companies to help drive donations where money is badly needed, as well as giving away our stage space to allow the charities to showcase their cause.

Guanabanas helps support many local charities, such as the Surfrider Foundation, Pink Purses, Martin Memorial Hospital, Haiti Relief Effort, Freedom Flight for WWII Vets by the Martin County Firefighters, Jupiter High Surf Team, Friends of Jupiter Beach, Vita Nova House, and many others.

For more information, visit www.guanabanas.com or call 561.747.8513.

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“Piquete Sessions” Salute the 60s at Ball & Chain 4/26

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Electric Piquete Salute the 60s during “Piquete Sessions” Night at Ball & Chain 4/26

Miami, FL – April 12, 2016 – Miami’s premiere live music venue Ball & Chainis will again host one of the area’s best Latin funk bands Electric Piquete during a monthly series now known as “Piquete Sessions“. Twice named Miami New Times’ “Best Latin Band” (2009 and 2015), the band will perform one set of original material, then perform cover versions of their favorite jazz, soul, rock and Latin songs written and recorded during the 1960s. There is no cover; 21 and over are welcome. The musical homage begins at 8 p.m.

Electric Piquete is probably best known for its fiery originals and inventive interpretations of Latin and jazz standards. A powerfully-tight drums / bass / guitar / keys rhythm section sets the groove for an incendiary horn section, taking listeners on an Afro-Caribbean journey of sound. The band features drummer / vocalist Ed Rosado, bassist / vocalist Michael Mut, ChrisCorreoso on guitar, Chip Gardner on keyboards, and Rich Dixon on trumpet and flugelhorn.

A unique and “very Miami” venue, Ball & Chain has been often profiled in local and national press in the two years since re-opening, most recently in a New York Times feature about Little Havana. Originally dedicated in 1935 as the Ball & Chain Saloon, the spot hosted musical luminaries such as Count Basie,Chet Atkins and Billie Holiday. There is a daily happy hour, weekly salsa night, and the venue is available for private parties and events.

For more details about the band, navigate to www.ElectricPiquete.com. For more information about the venue, please visit www.BallandChainMiami.comor call 305.643.7820.

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Camacho’s April 15 Luna Star Café Show a Benefit for Switchboard & Paws4You

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Jim Camacho’s April 15 Show at Luna Star Café a Benefit for Switchboard of Miami and Paws4You

All proceeds from the door to be donated to the Miami area organizations key in suicide prevention and pet rescue

Miami, FL – April 6, 2016 – Fresh on the heels of launching a campaign to donate proceeds from the online sale of new single “Make It to the Morning Light”, Miami singer-songwriter Jim Camacho will now perform a full band concert at Luna Star Café (775 NE 125th St, North Miami, Florida 33161) on Friday, April 15, 2016, beginning at 8 p.m. Camacho will similarly split the take at the door equally between Switchboard of Miami and Paws 4 You. Admission is $10 – the establishment is cash-only – and special guest Karen Feldner will open the evening. All ages are welcome; for more information about the venue, visit www.LunaStarCafe.com or call 305.799.7123.

The new release itself, inspired by the incredible natural visuals surrounding the Rock Lodge at Giant’s Castle in South Africa, as well as Jim’s interaction with the friendly locals, and in particular, the video, directed by Juan Davila from2WayCreative, carries a powerful life-affirming and pet-friendly message. The track features drums and percussion by Jason Hann (String Cheese Incident/ EOTO), guitars and organ by Fernando Perdomo (Jakob Dylan / Emitt Rhodes), background vocals by brother John Camacho, and vocals and multi-instrumentation by Jim Camacho (bass, acoustic guitar, toy piano).

Shot in South Miami and in the historic MiMo District of Miami, the visual narrative follows the desperate plight of a young woman played by Michelle Grand (Ex-Norwegian), an abusive dog owner (Camacho’s friend and frequent collaborator Alex Porro) and the positive, even life-saving effects that our four-legged friends can have on people. View the video, produced by Annie Fernandez, on the artist’s YouTube page: https://youtu.be/vAWY7EoGeMU.

Camacho recently toured the U.K. to promote the new single. Among the appearances: a guest spot on the Tony Moore’s Musical Emporiumbroadcast on SoHo Radio and a solo performance at The Bedford Live.  Switchboard and Paws4You are both registered 501(c)3 non-profit organizations, the former well-known in the community for expertise in the field of suicide prevention, the latter, a volunteer-run pet rescue with a mission of saving animals from euthanasia and re-homing abandoned pets, from which Jim has adopted a pet in the recent past.

The Miami Beach native Feldner, a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist herself, is known for performing as a solo acoustic act and on electric guitar with a backing band. Her latest release “Life” is available on iTunes.

For more information, visit www.JimCamacho.com.

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ABOUT JIM CAMACHO

Miami native Jim Camacho’s solo career has seen him release five collections of songs, including Stalker Songs, which earned a Gold Remi award in the Music Video category at the 40th Annual WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival for the song titled “Houdini.” His material garnered “Best Acoustic Performer” (2005) and “Best Album” (2009 for Beachfront Defeat) honors from the Miami New Times. The Broward Palm Beach New Times called Everywhere one of the top albums of 2013. He’s toured with John Legend and Linda Perhacs.

Last year, Jim released two singles: “Ophelia” in February and “Please Come Home” in July. In May of 2016, he will issue a virtual split 7” single with singer / songwriter Rob Elba (Holy Terrors / Shark Valley Sisters) and celebrate the release of it with a show at Gramps in Wynwood; more singles are in the works. His latest release is “Make It to the Morning Light”, which is now available as a pay-what-you-like for charity download on Bandcamp.

Camacho has also become prolific at writing musicals and scoring children’s theater productions. His initial foray into the realm began with Fools’ Paradise, which was directed and choreographed by the acclaimed Jonathan Cerullo. The show ran as a full production in Miami and played to sold out workshops in New York. Next, he co-wrote and scored Guru, which premiered in  Miami, scored Mickey Herman Saves the $#&@ World, which premiered at the Adrienne Arsht Center, wrote the book and music for The Cavie Islanders and the Troll and The Guru of Gir.

He has collaborated with Sesame Street and Disney veteran Noel MacNeal on Who Put the Trick in Trick or Treat: Tales of Amazing Tricksters, Beasts of the Magical World, and The Carnival of Extraordinary Animals – all of which enjoyed runs during the “Boo at the Zoo” at the Bronx Zoo 2012-2014. In 2015, Camacho premiered Digging for Bones, a musical about a group of time-travelling paleontologists and a friendly T-Rex dinosaur skeleton, and enjoyed a third successful run of a collaboration with MacNeal, Mouse King, which has become a new South Florida holiday tradition, enjoying multiple sell out performances.

Camacho co-founded and led the standout group The Goods, which was active during the 1990s, worked with legendary producer Tom Dowd, won the prestigious “Album of the Year” Florida Jammy award and topped the Billboard Florida Radio & Record charts with their single “I’m Not Average”. Their high-energy live show, outstanding musicianship and relentless touring led them to sign a recording contract with Polygram Records and be featured in a VH1 documentary. The Goods shared the stage with Pearl Jam, The Smithereens, Cracker and Matthew Sweet, among others.

For more information, visit www.JimCamacho.com, like the Jim Camacho Music page on Facebook, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram  @JimCamacho.

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Guanabanas’ Latin Music Night “Sigue” 4/9 with Danay Suarez

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Guanabanas’ Latin Music Night Sigue April 9 with Danay Suarez

Jupiter, FL – March 29, 2016 – Guanabanas’ monthly Latin Music Night has a special treat for attendees with the Cuban songstress Danay Suarez set to make her debut there Saturday, April 9, 2016, beginning at 9 p.m. The water-front venue is located at 960 North Highway A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477, and the event is free and open to those 21 and over.

The thoughtful, eloquent soul singer, featured this month on season 2 of CNN’s “The Wonder List”, uniquely combines soul and hip-hop with elements of reggae and traditional Cuban son. Suarez was also recently named one of Fader Magazine‘s “9 Cuban Artists You Need To Know Right Now”. Danay is currently recording her next full-length release titled Palabras Manuales, which will feature contributions from Stephen Marley, Idan Raichel and Jason Matthews. Her latest release is called “Flores“.

Inspired by South Florida’s musical and cultural diversity, Guanabanas’ Talent Buyer Matt Cahur conceived the Latin night series in October of 2015, and launched it just after Hispanic Heritage Month. The night has already showcased some of Miami’s top Latin bands, including the Spam Allstars,Suenalo (who are scheduled for a return date April 30), Lanzallamas, Moska Project, and Electric Piquete.
Guanabanas is an open-air restaurant and bar with woven tiki huts and banyan trees towering overhead and hand-chiseled coquina stone pathways underfoot. A full, sumptuous dinner menu is available, as is a full-liquor beverage selection.
For more details about the artist, navigate to www.DanaySuarez.com. For more information about the venue, please visit www.Guanabanas.com or call 561.747.8878.

 

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Third World Headlines A Day at the Beach Concert 4/16 & 17

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Third World Headlines the Two-Day April Edition of the A Day at the Beach Concert Series

 

Miami Beach, FL – March 30, 2016 – Community Arts and Culture and Intune Productions present the spring edition  of A Day at the Beach concert series, two days of music, art and kid-friendly activities at the North Beach Bandshell (7275 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, Florida 33141) on Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17, 2016. Presale tickets for day one are $20 (http://bit.ly/DATB0416) and $30 the day of the show; doors open at 2 p.m. Day two is free and open to the public, with activities beginning at 12 noon.

 

The reggae ambassadors Third World headline the first day of music, which will also feature performances by Jo Mersa and Yohan Marley, Big Harvest, Uma Galera, and a special performance by the Miami Latin funk and worldbeat band The Baboons, who are celebrating the release of their new CD titled Spanglish.   DJs Gravy and Tom Laroc will be spinning music between sets, and there will be a selection of food, drinks, and goods for sale.

 

Third World has blazed a trail in reggae music, performing and recording together for more than 40 years. Jo Mersa and Yohan, grandsons of the legendary Bob Marley and eldest sons of Stephen Marley, represent reggae music’s next generation of talent. Big Harvest and Uma Galera play authentic roots rock reggae ripe with soulful guitar riffs and sometimes augmented by horns; they are bi-lingual English and Spanish.

 

The Baboons create a seamless fusion of all the worldly influences found on the streets of their hometown into a global gumbo with a unique Miami sound. Spanglish is their third full-length album. Laroc is known as a leading East Coast video DJ; Gravy creates unique environments and brings diverse groups of listeners together through his rice and peas collective.

 

Day two will feature yoga with Afrobeta, one of Miami’s premiere electro-pop bands and a frequent performer at Ultra Music Festival, “Mommy and Me” yoga with Nicola, a performance by the Guitars Over Guns organization’s students and alumni (GOGO), the Gypsy Latin sounds of Tamboka, and the Monkey Village All Stars celebrating their 15th Anniversary and DJ sets by Ephniko in between it all. GOGO volunteers work with at-risk youth at area schools, mentoring them with music.

 

Monkey Village is a collective of musicians that lived, jammed and performed together, giving rise to several local mainstay groups, including Suenalo. Ephniko also collaborates with several prominent Miami groups and makes music with his own project, the Patacon Conspiracy.

 

A Day at the Beach Concert Series is underwritten by the National Endowment for the Arts, Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs, Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council, and the Florida Department of Cultural Affairs.

Additional support comes from Blackwell Rum, Shake 108, Rock the Moon Productions, Dancehall USA, Large Up, Moksha Family Arts Collective, 7th Circuit Productions, and Elation Vodka.

 

For more information, visit the brand new dabmusicfestival.com website or call 786.218.6854.

 

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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 by educating individuals of all ages and social backgrounds through workshops, lectures and artistic performances in local communities.

 

CAC also produces the Afro Roots World Music Festival, one of the longest-running events of its kind, as well as co-produces the Roots in the Schools program, which brings music to Miami-area at-risk children.

 

For more information, call 786.218.6854 or visit dabmusicfest.com.

 

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Electric Piquete at Guanabanas’ Latin Music Night 3/12

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Guanabanas’ Latin Music Night Continues March 12 with Electric Piquete

 

Jupiter, FL – March 2, 2016 – Guanabanas’ monthly Latin Music Night will feature the return of Electric Piquete on Saturday, March 12, 2016, beginning at 9 p.m.  The water-front venue is located at 960 North Highway A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477, and the event is free and open to those 21 and over.  The Miami-based Latin funk band is celebrating co-founder and bassist / vocalist Michael Mut’s birthday that night.

Electric Piquete, twice named Miami New Times’ “Best Latin Band” (2009 and 2015), is probably best known for its fiery originals and inventive interpretations of Latin and jazz standards. A powerfully-tight drums / bass / guitar / keys / congas rhythm section sets the groove for a fiery horn section, taking listeners on an Afro-Caribbean journey of sound. In addition to Mut, the band also features drummer / vocalist Ed Rosado, Chris Correoso on guitar, Rich Dixon on trumpet and flugelhorn, Raymond Ayala on percussion and vocals, and Damian J. Sanchez on tenor sax and flute.

Inspired by South Florida’s musical and cultural diversity,  Guanabanas’ Talent Buyer Matt Cahur conceived the Latin night series in October of 2015, and launched it just after Hispanic Heritage Month. The night has already showcased some of Miami’s top Latin bands, including Spam Allstars, Suenalo (who are scheduled for a return date April 30), Lanzallamas, and others, and will also feature Latin roots rock by Moska Project March 25 and the Cuban son songstress Danay Suarez April 9.

Guanabanas is an open-air restaurant and bar with woven tiki huts and banyan trees towering overhead and hand-chiseled coquina stone pathways underfoot. A full, sumptuous dinner menu is available, as is a full-liquor beverage selection.

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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Electric Piquete at Blue Martini Brickell on Leap Day

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Electric Piquete Debut at Blue Martini Brickell on Leap Day 2016, 11 p.m.

Hialeah, FL – February 17, 2016 – Electric Piquete, twice named Miami New Times’ “Best Latin Band” (2009 & 2015), will debut at Blue Martini Brickell onMonday, February 29, 2016 at 11 p.m. The band will play two 45-minute sets in the Mary Brickell Village location (900 South Miami Ave, #250, Miami, FL 33130) during an “hospitality night”, where drinks are half off all night for those in the business. Show is free and open to 21 and over; presented by Lokee Entertainment. For more information, call 305.981.2503.

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 about the band, visit www.ElectricPiquete.com.

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Jim Camacho Celebrates “Make It to the Morning Light” Release, Opens for Denny Laine 3/10

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Jim Camacho Celebrates New Single, Opens for Denny Laine at the Culture Room March 10

Miami, FL – February 24, 2016 – Prolific Miami singer-songwriter Jim Camacho will be celebrating the release of his latest single and video “Make It to the Morning Light”, as well as opening for the legendary Denny Laine(Moody Blues, Paul McCartney and Wings) on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at the Culture Room (3045 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306), beginning at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $20 and the show is open to all ages. Tickets are available online by clicking here: bit.ly/JCMDennytix. For more information, visit www.JimCamacho.com or call 954.564.1074.

The evening will serve as a celebration of the release of Jim’s new song “Make it to the Morning Light”, a catchy life-affirming, world music-tinged number inspired by the artist’s recent trip to South Africa. The video was produced and edited by frequent collaborator Juan Davila from 2Way Creative, who also shot and edited Jim’s clip for NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest, an acoustic version of “Big Little World”, which is similarly positive and uplifting.

Camacho’s band, featuring Jordan Welch on drums, Fritz Dorigo andFernando Perdomo on guitar, plus Jim on bass, keys and acoustic guitar, will also include Steph Taylor on keys, acoustic guitar and background vocals andMichael Mut on bass. The group will play the new song – in addition to having it screened at the performance – as well as cuts from Jim’s solo period, his time with The Goods, the band he co-founded and led in the 1990s, and some other surprises.

Along with Paul & Linda McCartney, Laine co-founded Wings, which was one of the most internationally successful bands of the 1970s. The band had 24 hit singles at the top of the charts and won a Grammy for their landmark album “Band on the Run.” Denny co-wrote the world wide hit “Mull of Kintyre” with Paul and in 1977 it became the biggest selling single of all time in the United Kingdom. It ironically broke the sales record for the previous biggest UK single; The Beatles’ “She Loves You”.

Denny, an original member of the Moody Blues, sang the band’s first major hit single “Go Now” in 1964. After a few years, he left the Moody Blues to pursue his solo career managed by the Beatles’ manager Brian Epstein. After Wings, Denny has continued to have a successful touring and recording career to this day and his passion for music and his love and appreciation of his fans can be seen at every one of his shows.

Laine’s very special, one-night only performance will feature hits from his time in Wings and the Moody Blues, as well as songs from his impressive solo catalog. For more information about Laine, visit www.DennyLaine.com. For more about Camacho, navigate to www.JimCamacho.com.

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ABOUT JIM CAMACHO

Miami native Jim Camacho co-founded and led the standout group The Goods, which was active during the 1990s, worked with legendary producer Tom Dowd, won the prestigious “Album of the Year” Florida Jammy award and topped the Billboard Florida Radio & Record charts with their single “I’m Not Average”. Their high-energy live show, outstanding musicianship and relentless touring led them to sign a recording contract with Polygram Records and be featured in a VH1 documentary. The Goods shared the stage with Pearl Jam, The Smithereens, Cracker and Matthew Sweet, among others.

His solo career has seen him release five collections of songs, including Stalker Songs, which earned a Gold Remi award in the Music Video category at the 40th Annual WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival for the song titled “Houdini.” His material garnered “Best Acoustic Performer” (2005) and “Best Album” (2009 for Beachfront Defeat) honors from the Miami New Times. The Broward Palm Beach New Times called Everywhere one of the top albums of 2013. He’s toured with JohnLegend and Linda Perhacs.

Last year, Jim released two singles: “Ophelia” in February and “Please Come Home” in July. In 2016, he will issue “Make It to the Morning Light” in March and a virtual split 7” single with singer / songwriter Rob Elba (Holy Terrors /Shark Valley Sisters); more singles are in the works, as is a return visit to the UK.

Camacho has also become prolific at writing musicals and scoring children’s theater productions. His initial foray into the realm began with Fools’ Paradise, which was directed and choreographed by the acclaimed Jonathan Cerullo. The show ran as a full production in Miami and played to sold out workshops in New York. Next, he co-wrote and scored Guru, which premiered in  Miami, scored Mickey Herman Saves the $#&@ World, which premiered at the Adrienne Arsht Center, wrote the book and music for The Cavie Islanders and the Troll and The Guru of Gir.

He has collaborated with Sesame Street and Disney veteran Noel MacNeal on Who Put the Trick in Trick or Treat: Tales of Amazing Tricksters, Beasts of the Magical World, and The Carnival of Extraordinary Animals – all of which enjoyed runs during the “Boo at the Zoo” at the Bronx Zoo 2012-2014. In 2015, Camacho premiered Digging for Bones, a musical about a group of time-travelling paleontologists and a friendly T-Rex dinosaur skeleton, and enjoyed a third successful run of a collaboration with MacNeal, Mouse King, which has become a new South Florida holiday tradition, enjoying multiple sell out performances.

For more information, visit www.JimCamacho.com, like the Jim Camacho Music page on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @JimCamacho.

Jim Feb. 2016

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