LocoBeach
LOCOBEACH is the musical moniker of the NYC supergroup comprised of José Luis Pardo on guitars/vocals (Los Crema Paraiso, Los Amigos Invisibles), Neil Ochoa on congas/percussion/electronics (Chicha Libre, Los Crema Paraiso), Joshua Camp on accordion/keyboards/vocals (Chicha Libre, C.A.M.P.O.S., One Ring Zero), Edward Marshall (La Muy Bestia Pop) on bass, and Fernando Valladares on timbales & drums (Guaco). The dynamic group has forged a sound blending cumbia pop and Latin disco with a psychedelic edge. Their debut album is aptly titled Psychedelic Disco Cumbia and is coming out on October 25, 2019 (Dorsal fin Records/Peace & Rhythm). The official record release party for New York will be on Halloween 2019 (details to come).
LocoBeach
LOCOBEACH is the musical moniker of the NYC supergroup comprised of José Luis Pardo on guitars/vocals (Los Crema Paraiso, Los Amigos Invisibles), Neil Ochoa on congas/percussion/electronics (Chicha Libre, Los Crema Paraiso), Joshua Camp on accordion/keyboards/vocals (Chicha Libre, C.A.M.P.O.S., One Ring Zero), Edward Marshall (La Muy Bestia Pop) on bass, and Fernando Valladares on timbales & drums (Guaco). The dynamic group has forged a sound blending cumbia pop and Latin disco with a psychedelic edge. Their debut album is aptly titled Psychedelic Disco Cumbia and is coming out on October 25, 2019 (Dorsal fin Records/Peace & Rhythm). The official record release party for New York will be on Halloween 2019 (details to come).
City Billies
Sasha'mani Francois and Mark Anselm, the founding members of City Billies, combine bluegrass and reggae to explore themes of spirituality and tribulation. Prepare to be wowed.
Tom Larson
Tom started People vs. Larsen in 2011, for which he is the bandleader, composer, and producer. He graduated from the Jazz Studies Program at SUNY Purchase in 2009, where he studied with jazz guitar legend John Abercrombie. He is influenced by the blues and the music of Jimi Hendrix. He has performed all over the US, Mexico, Europe, and the Middle East.
The Bad Motha's with Miles Tucker & Dave Linard
Wayne Tucker has built an impressive resume as he's gotten his music career off to a solid start. A talented trumpeter, he brought a series of favorites from his earlier CDs along with new numbers from upcoming recordings to Birdland Theater. In his element, Tucker, alongside his solid band, the Bad Motha's, had the crowd settling in for a serene evening of delectable jazz numbers. I felt the strength of this show lay within Hila Kulik on the piano and the ability of the band to create an amorous atmosphere of rhythmic tunes. Each song compelled the listener with a near irresistible urge to move. It's fitting that one of my favorite numbers would therefore be aptly titled "Humans Groove Harder."
The next couple weeks while Wayne is on tour, his trusty band members (and roommates), Dave Linard (keyboard player) and Miles Tucker (brother and saxophonist) will lead the band to play beautiful jazz, soul, and funk numbers in Wayne's absence. You can except the same amorous amposphere while occasionally bringing on the element of surprise, a special guest musician to feature with them.
The Bad Motha's Residency at Wild Birds every Wednesday night.