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Mitchum Yacoub and The Brass Empire w/ Floratura
Sat, 8 Mar, 9:00 PM PST
Doors open
8:00 PM PST
Moe's Alley
1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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Moe's Alley present world soul artist Mitchum Yacoub and The Brass Empire with special guests Floratura!
Saturday, March 8th
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$20 in advance / $25 day of the show
21+
MITCHUM YACOUB AND THE BRASS EMPIRE
Mitchum Yacoub an Egyptian-American multi-instrumentalist, producer, and DJ based out of San Diego, CA. As a lifelong drummer that has supported many projects in the vein of Afrobeat, Soul, Funk, and Reggae, he's been slow-brewing a unique feel for roots and dance music. Inspired by artists like Fela Kuti, Dr. Dre, and James Brown, his music harkens back to Africa in the 70’s with the bass and drums turned up a notch. Strong, repetitive grooves layered with Afro-Latin percussion and vibrant, tightly executed horn lines that call all dancers to the floor. Since beginning his first live performances in late 2019, Yacoub has played alongside roots music heavies like The Wailers, Antibalas, Jungle Fire, and Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto. In 2022, his group supported Seun Kuti for six shows across the U.S., while he traded on percussion and drum kit for Kuti's band: Egypt 80 (formerly of Fela Kuti). The experience trained him well in the rhythmic strength of the music and earned him and his band a place in the global scene of Afrobeat. Originality, musicianship, and a massive sound are three marks keeping Yacoub’s band on the road and a fast-growing festival favorite. The highly acclaimed release of his debut album, “Living High in the Brass Empire”, (2023 All-Town Sound) brings the experience home as a showcase in his unique approach to roots music; forming explosive intersections of Afrobeat, Cumbia, and Soul that will lift you from your seat and leave you wanting more.
FLORATURA
A dynamic and innovative band hailing from Santa Cruz, CA. Beloved for its unique blend of flavors, electrifying live performances and creative songwriting. Weaving genre defying music made of diverse rockin' funky grooves, psychedelic adventures, and blissful soul. Tatiana Peña (mandolin, vox), Treetop (guitar, vox), Jack Reed (keys), Noah Mogor (bass), and Jacob Gilmore (drums). Inspired by the wondrous environments that surround them, this group is propagating the seeds of connection and inspiration that provoke movement of the body and mind.
Event Information
Age Limit
21+
Latin Soul
Mitchum Yacoub and the Brass Empire
Mitchum Yacoub and the Brass Empire
Latin Soul
Mitchum Yacoub an Egyptian-American multi-instrumentalist, producer, and DJ based out of San Diego, CA. As a lifelong drummer that has supported many projects in the vein of Afrobeat, Soul, Funk, and Reggae, he's been slow-brewing a unique feel for roots and dance music. Inspired by artists like Fela Kuti, Dr. Dre, and James Brown, his music harkens back to Africa in the 70’s with the bass and drums turned up a notch. Strong, repetitive grooves layered with Afro-Latin percussion and vibrant, tightly executed horn lines that call all dancers to the floor. Since beginning his first live performances in late 2019, Yacoub has played alongside roots music heavies like The Wailers, Antibalas, Jungle Fire, and Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto. In 2022, his group supported Seun Kuti for six shows across the U.S., while he traded on percussion and drum kit for Kuti's band: Egypt 80 (formerly of Fela Kuti). The experience trained him well in the rhythmic strength of the music and earned him and his band a place in the global scene of Afrobeat. Originality, musicianship, and a massive sound are three marks keeping Yacoub’s band on the road and a fast-growing festival favorite. The highly acclaimed release of his debut album, “Living High in the Brass Empire”, (2023 All-Town Sound) brings the experience home as a showcase in his unique approach to roots music; forming explosive intersections of Afrobeat, Cumbia, and Soul that will lift you from your seat and leave you wanting more.
Jam Bands
Floratura
Floratura
Jam Bands
Floratura invites listeners to float down stream and melt into an oasis of wonder and discovery. Seamlessly blending soaring jam-band vibes and bouncy neo-soul. Floratura’s electrifying live shows combine uplifting narratives with intricate layers of grooves and textures. Drawing from a variety of influences, the California-bred band explores genres ranging from jazz-rock and funk to electronica, utilizing colorful harmonies, spicy, catchy melodies, and extensive improvisation. The psychedelic atmosphere creates an oasis for listening, dancing and feeling welcome.
Floratura, have announced the release of their forthcoming debut studio album entitled ‘Oasis Glow’ and unveiled its first entree “Light” out now everywhere.
Hot off the press this year, Floratura presents it’s Official Live Performance short films from the Sound Quilts album, starting with the NPR Tiny Desk Submission “Making Room” featuring an original song from the upcoming album Oasis Glow. The subsequent releases feature renditions of Herbie Hancock’s “Butterfly” and Earth Wind & Fire’s “Can’t Hide Love,” marking a significant milestone for Floratura. In 2023 Floratura made their debut EP release, "Bucket of Seeds", the EP is now available for streaming everywhere.
Described as “The essence of heart centered soul, casting psychedelic spells. Elevated musicianship is the common denominator of this five-piece unit with the mandolin playing and intoxicating vocal presence of Tatiana Peña at the center of it all.” (The Crazy Horse) Floratura has shared the stage with The California Honeydrops, SAY SHE SHE and performed at the iconic Santa Cruz Mountain Sol Festival 2024.
Floratura: Tatiana Peña (mandolin, vocals), Adrian Marquez (guitar, vocals), Jack Reed (keys), Noah Mogor (bass), and Jacob Gilmore (drums).