If lucky and good, there aren’t many things a band around for 11 years doesn’t get to do or see. Electric Piquete has twice been named “Best Latin Band” by The Miami New Times, garnered much local press, they have been featured on regional and national news media, played countless high profile (and crappy) gigs, joined the music festival circuit, and even tangled with Hurricane Matthew.
There are, however, three glaring items on the Hialeah-based Latin funk/fusion band’s bucket list: release a full-length collection, issue music on vinyl, and run a successful crowd-funding campaign.
They now intend to do all three in one shot.
And to get there, they are inviting fans and interested members of the general public to contribute to their cause on Indiegogo and accessing the available perks and navigating here: http://bit.ly/EPIGG.
“I’ve been itching to get back into the studio for a long time now, and this campaign is certainly going to facilitate that,” says Michael Mut, co-founder, bassist, and bandleader.
“It’s only fitting to issue the music on vinyl, as that seems to be the only format that is selling these days. We are really excited about the new material, and are grateful for any support our family, friends and fans can offer. We invite everyone to check out the perks we have available,” he added.
The band is offering perks:
• Stating at $15, such as Skype instrument, theory, and social media lessons, to autographed drum heads and set lists to private performances;
• They’ve even put longtime friend and producer Ferny Coipel up for the taking – for $150, so you can have him drive to your location anywhere in the tri-county area, and have him make you Cuban coffee while serenading you with the classic Charanga 76 tune “El Café de Hialeah.” – in a skirt; and
• The featured perk: the “EP tee & CD package,” available for $40.
Electric Piquete’s music has been licensed by Lexus, featured in the Emmy-winning Joe Cardona documentary Miami Boheme, and on an episode of CNNGo. The band 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.
The bulk of the new material is newly penned and relatively new tracks, with a couple of holdovers from previous recording sessions. There are plans to record a couple of signature cover tunes. In 2016, they issued the Singles Collection, which encapsulated the group’s most recent and noteworthy works.
Last year a live version of the relatively new track “Chunk” surfaced on the band’s Soundcloud page. Electric Piquete also features co-founder Ed Rosado on drums, Chris Correoso (guitar), and Rich Dixon on trumpet and flugelhorn. The band’s sound is currently augmented by Raymond Ayala on percussion and vocals, Charles Gardner on keyboards, and Robert Smiley on tenor sax and flute. Occasionally, the band features special guests Damian J. Sanchez on saxophones and flute, Maco Monthervil on vocals, and Jose Miranda on trombone.
For information, visit www.ElectricPiquete.com or call 786-426-2277.
