About the Artist:

The B-Side Players are a 9-piece band part of a new movement in popular music. A band that honors the international cross-pollination that has always made music the universal language. They use any beat that catches their ear, regardless of geography or genre, to create a compelling, horn driven, polyrhythmic groove. They continue exploring the multifaceted grooves of Latin America and the Caribbean, incorporating the sounds of Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico and Brazil with the funk, rock, jazz and hip-hop rhythms of their homeland, dropping bits of Cumbia, Salsa, gritty street Samba, Son Montuno, Jarocho and Boogalo into the mix. The B*Side Players have been laying down their own inimitable latin global funk since they came together in 1994. Their incendiary live shows have defined them as local favorites with 10 San Diego Music awards. Meanwhile their albums showcase a band with restless musical intelligence, effortlessly blending genres to fashion their own forward looking, latin flavored soul music. As an eight piece band the players are known for igniting crowds with their fierce rhythms and uplifting message of unity and consciousness. Meanwhile always keeping their focus on the political climate of the world and nation. The B-Side Players are a living and breathing cultural art experience for the mind body and soul.

About Mardez: Mardez is a Los Angeles based recording artist, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist and bandleader with national touring and support act credentials. He formed his band on the world famous 6th street in Austin, TX. Throughout his career, Mardez has shared the stage with The Wailers, Gary Clark Jr., The Sweet, Peter Beckett of Player, Oingo Boingo, ABC, Tutu Jones, Metalachi, worked with Dubway West Studios, and composed for online news outlet The Daily Texan. Mardez has been featured in Music Crowns, Mystic Sons, ihouseU, ROUGH, Rock Era Magazine, FAME Magazine, and FLEX music blog. Mardez genres include funk, blues, soul, rock, and chill pop.

Doors: 7pm

Showtime: 8pm