Next in BroadStage's Blackbox Series is MENTO BURU
The performance is on Friday, May 12, 2023 at 8:00pm.
Next in BroadStage's blackbox series is multi-genre artists Mento Buru in the East Wing on Friday, May 12, 2023 at 8:00pm. The blackbox series was curated by The Reverend Shawn Amos.
Our signature series of blues rhythms returns to light up the night. Dance, drink, and dare to be a regular at our Friday night series on the plaza and in The Edye.
Mento Buru is a 7-piece band, combining an energetic blend of Latin rhythms, Jamaican SKA, jazz, funk, and reggae creating a truly unique live musical experience. Formed in 1992, Mento Buru has become a staple of the California music scene performing to an ever-growing fan base throughout the state. The band has shared stages with everyone from Buck Owens, Los Lobos, WAR, The Specials, Fishbone, Poncho Sanchez, and countless others.
With three full-length CDs, inclusion on numerous music compilations around the globe, the band has recently released a popular new holiday collection of Christmas classics reworked into Latin reggae ska styles "East Bakersfield Christmas", and a Halloween EP "Skalloween," mixed and produced by famed LA engineer Jon Graber (Goldfinger, NOFX, MXPX.)
The band includes Matt Munoz- Lead Vocals, Tenor Sax, Percussion; Caleb Moore- Bass; Cesareo Garasa- Drums; Paul Perez- Saxophone; Salvador Galindo- Guitar; Justin Kirk- Trombone; Jay Smith- Keyboards; Brent Williams- Trumpet; and Chris Heasley- percussion.
Tickets starting at $20 are available at https://broadstage.org/ or by calling 310.434.3200. The Jazz & Blues Sponsors are Richard and Lisa Kendall. The blackbox Series Sponsors are Ann Petersen and Leslie Pam.
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