Patrick’s music is a combination of Latin and acoustic rock with a South Beach live feel. His repertoire also includes Brazilian Sambas, Cuban music, Tangos, Boleros, Salsa, Blues, Gipsy Kings music, Buena Vista Social Club and more. There is a little of everything for everyone as he sings in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Gipsy. Patrick has been nominated by WAMA (Washington Area Music Association) as "Best Latin Vocalist " and also as "Best Latin Group". He and his band have returned from a tour of South America where his albums are selling well.

Patrick & Noche Latina have performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.. Patrick has been a regular at "Madam’s Organ" in Adams Morgan, “The Tropical Lounge” in Washington DC, “The 13th Floor at The Belvedere” in Baltimore MD, “Bayou Blues” in White Marsh MD, “The Cats Eye Pub” in Fells Point in Baltimore MD, “Sydney’s” in Rehoboth Beach in DE, “Zig’s” in Alexandria VA and “La Palapa” in Ellicott City MD.

The Alexandria Kleztet is an exciting and innovative alternative klezmer band based in the Washington/Baltimore region. Formed in 1998, they have brought their distinctive brand of this musical tradition to diverse venues throughout the Mid-Atlantic, including SEVEN annual appearances at the Kennedy Center, the Carter-Barron Ampitheatre, the State Theater (in Falls Church), the Baltimore International Festival, the Peabody Conservatory, plus the usual mix of weddings and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs! The Kleztet went international in January 2007 when they played at the prestigious Semanas de Musicales in Frutillar, Chile at the invitation of the US Embassy.

By combining traditional Eastern-European/Jewish music with diverse influences from other genres, such as jazz, classical, worldbeat, and rock music, The Alexandria Kleztet creates a sound that is anything but traditional. Their most recent CD...

Born and raised in Hawai'i and transplanted to the Washington, D.C. area to pursue careers, the Aloha Boys – Ramon Camarillo, Glen Hirabayashi, Isaac Ho’opi’i and Irv Queja - met in 1996 while playing music for their children and nieces at Halau O 'Aulani, a school of Hawai'ian culture, in the D.C. area. A special and exciting bond grew musically among the Aloha Boys, who love to kanikapila or play an acoustic down-home, backyard-style Hawai'ian music – a style which includes everything from the very traditional to contemporary songs and styles. They all sing lead and backing vocals. Their voices blend in a nahenahe (soft pleasant) style. The music of the Aloha Boys brings them and their audience back to a lifestyle that is unique and precious to Hawai'i...

Combining heavenly harmonies with tight, crisp performances, this powerhouse of talent captures their audiences with the very first note. The Ark Band plays roots Reggae and the occasional Soca and Calypso tune and their repertoire combines original compositions with classic and current Reggae hits. Since their inception in 1987, The Ark Band has been a dynamic force in the Reggae scene playing to standing ovations and, by popular demand, has been called back to repeat engagements at many clubs, festivals and private parties from Canada to Jamaica and from California to Florida. The Ark Band is a blending of "The St. Lucian Riddim Twins," a.k.a. Terry and Eustace Bobb, on drums and bass, respectively; "Mikey Dread," a.k.a. Michael "Mike" Scott on guitar; Mike Smith on keyboards; and Cello on lead guitar. Mike, Eustace and Terry provide the outstanding lead and vocal harmonies. The Ark Band has shared the stage with Burning Spear, Inner Circle, Toots and The Maytals and Yellowman.

B2B is a Jimmy Buffett Tribute band located in Richmond, Virginia. Most of the band members are also long standing members of the Parrot Head Club of Richmond. B2B's main musical inspiration, of course, is Jimmy Buffett, but they also play a wide variety of music that ranges from Charlie Daniels to The Beach Boys. B2B also has a talented pool of song writers and have penned several original tunes that range in subject from spending a little time at the "Rivah" to dealing with such topical items as "Viagra". The main ingredient in any B2B performance is the same laid back, tropical attitude that Jimmy Buffett displays whenever he performs. So pour yourself a margarita or pop the top on a bottle of Corona, kick off your shoes and you will find yourself "wasting away in Margaritaville".

With hints of Gordon Lightfoot, Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, and Paul Simon permeating through the music, Captain Quint, an eight-piece band, earned themselves an opening spot for Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band’s Far Side of the World Tour. They continued with shows at the State Theater in Virginia, a southeast tour through the Carolinas and Georgia, and northern exposure in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Captain Quint has become known both regionally and nationally for their entertaining stage show, complete with palm trees, crowd participation, an erupting volcano and lots and lots of bamboo.

They bring their own sound branded “real tropical rock and roll”. The release of Pineapple Jam helped define the “Quint” sound - a tasty roux of rock, reggae, calypso, Americana, and Latin flavors. They have had shows in Florida, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, Ohio, Georgia and Louisiana with shows at Bourbon Street’s famous Tropical Isle, Margaritaville at Universal Studios in Orlando, and a sold-out performance at the nationally renowned Rams Head Tavern in Annapolis, MD. They have also included stops on Jimmy Buffett’s License to Chill Tour in Bristow, Virginia and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Fusing Calypso, Salsa, and Reggae styles into a smooth yet fiery sound, the Maryland-based CAJE, Caribbean Art Jazz Ensemble, has excited audiences up and down the East Coast. Trinidad-born artist/musician/composer David Boothman is the founder and musical director and his artistic ideals have contributed to the ensemble's special style. He is dedicated to keeping the music pure, intuitive, magical and joyful. According to David, "to be spirit-filled we can't be full of ourselves". What moves the musician moves the people. The eclectic CAJE is centered in keeping the art in the music alive.

It is Caribbean-spiced music, infused with a joyful spirit drawing inspiration from the community of world cultures that is the Caribbean. In the short time of their existence since 1996, CAJE has become a catalyst for Caribbean jazz by bringing their musical synergy to American audiences. The eclectic ensemble of international musicians has brought back that raw honesty often missing in today's popular music. Their music is sautéed in that Caribbean-spiced happy tincture that takes over - you can taste the music - a CAJE expression.

Caribbean Cocktail gives an elegant performance of Caribbean and stateside selections. Depending on the needs of your event, Caribbean Cocktail is assembled using three of the following instruments: Tenor Steel Drum, Standup Bass, Steel Drum Bass, Guitar, Cello steel drums and drum kit. Songs can be performed with vocals or instrumentally. The mixture between stand up bass and steel pans brings out the best in both instruments. The group can play acoustically or amplified depending on the size of the room. The repertoire ranges from Caribbean standards to New Orleans grooves. The trio plays the music of groups like The Talbot Brothers of Bermuda, Louis Armstrong, Dr. John, Cat Stevens, Jerry Garcia, Peter Tosh, Van Morrison, Bob Marley, Toots and the Maytals as well as music of their own...

Somewhere off the coast – near the Port of Indecision, just south of Insanity, comes a band of pirates with cannons ready! (Don’t worry though - “their cannons don’t thunder”.) With a bottle of rum (or two) and lots of Buffett songs, mixed in with a little other Caribbean flavor, Conch Republic is ready to take you away to that one particular Harbor. Conch Republic is not for the timid and faint of heart. Conch Republic is for the indulgent fun-seekers that reside in us all. So keep a weather eye open mates, and hold on tight. Thar be squalls ahead and guilty pleasures abound.

Parrot Heads? Pirates? Landsharks? Beach bums? Surfer dudes? Fruitcakes? Maybe a little of all!?! Throw in a Limbo set, beach balls and...

“The DC Project” is a world beat jazz group that plays an eclectic but highly listenable and danceable variety of jazz music infused with the sounds of Latin America, Brazil, Africa, as well as Funk, R&B, and American Rock and Pop music. In addition to original material, “The DC Project” plays the music of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Sting, Stevie Wonder, Nora Jones, Santana, Jimi Hendrix, Janet Jackson, Pat Metheny, John Scofield, and has performed at The Kennedy Center, The Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Artscape, Blues Alley, The Maryland Wine Festival, The Corcoran Art Gallery, The Phillips Collection, and even Thomas Jefferson’s famous Rotunda at the University of Virginia.

The leader of “The DC Project”, Guitarist and Composer Dave Cosby is a musician and educator whose work defies the boundaries of genre and style. While trained in traditional and mainstream jazz at Rutgers University’s famed jazz program at the Mason Gross School for the Arts, his musical sensibilities as a performer and composer express interests and influences that traverse multiple musical categories and musical cultures.

Esencia Tropical is a Salsa band in the Washington Metropolitan Area's music scene. The leader of the band Wayne Sulc, also known as the gringo salsero, has over twenty-five years of experience backing him. Esencia Tropical got their reputation at the South Beach Cafe, located in Bethesda, Maryland, where they performed every Thursday night in front of Salsa dance classes, instructors and other appreciative aficionados.

There was a brief period in Jamaican music after ska was born but before Reggae when Rock Steady was the new beat. It was slower than ska but faster than Reggae would be. The early Wailers, Toots and The Maytals and other groups were listening to New Orleans radio stations across the Gulf of Mexico. They heard Jazz and Rhythm and Blues and blended the different styles together with traditional Island music to make a new sound, but one with roots. In The Geckos, we all share a love for Rock Steady Reggae music, but we blend it with our other musical influences. That's why our musical style to be something we like to call "Caribbean Rock".

Kevin grew up playing folk music around the campfire. Mike was a classical guitar major in college. DanO started playing clubs in New York in the 60's, played in funk bands in the 70's, then...

The High Tide Steel Drum Band generates excitement through their energetic, charismatic, and highly skilled approach to playing music. High Tide is a group whose musical passion is performing the musical styles of the Caribbean. The High Tide Steel Drum Band also incorporates musical influences and drumming of Brazil and the United States. Unique to this group is the instrumentation in which the steel drums play all the melody and harmony instead of guitars or keyboards. The steel drums are visually intriguing instruments that possess a beautiful sound, rich in color and tone quality.

The High Tide Steel Drum Band combines virtuosity and creative artistry with showmanship in a varied repertoire ranging from lyrical ballads to the exhilarating tempos of Caribbean dance hits. The rising popularity of this group demonstrates that their music provides exciting and uplifting entertainment for audiences of all ages.

The Hula Monsters - The quintet known as The Hula Monsters have been performing in the Mid Atlantic area since 1988. The band's repertoire is varied and flexible. The Hula Monsters play Hawaiian Swing and have been described as a band of sidemen. All of the members have worked as independent studio musicians and have played on many nationally broadcast radio and TV commercials and on dozens of CDs and records. The Hula Monsters have been nominated for Wammies (Washington Area Music Assn.) in the following categories: World Music Instrumentalist, Country Instrumental, Bluegrass Instrumental, Traditional Jazz Vocalist, and World Music Band.

The Hula Monsters have been performing in the Mid Atlantic area since 1988.Originally formed as a trio with Dave Giegerich on steel guitar/dobro, Moe Nelson on bass, and Tom Mitchell on guitar, the group has grown to a quintet with the addition of Ben Holmes on drums and Mark Noone on guitar/ukulele. The band now features Dave Chappell on lead guitar. All five members sing...

Jambulay is a dynamic seven-piece Afro-Caribbean festival band from Annapolis, MD with members from the Caribbean, Africa and America. Jambulay's blend of rhythm and blues, calypso, reggae and soca styles feature keyboards, marimba, steel pan drum, guitar, bass and a wide variety of percussion and vocals. With its exciting Caribbean dance beat and instrumentals, Jambulay has audiences dancing on the green. This “burning jam band” features eight artists from the Caribbean, Africa, and the US creating a tropical island experience guaran-teed to have you moving to a mixture of soulful R&B and funk blended with the infectious rhythms of calypso, soca, reggae, and zouk.

Jamallad, born Lucien Kouassi in the Ivory Coast, is a proponent of the globalization of the human culture and is himself, the beneficiary of several cultures which explains the mastery of the different genres that make up the band’s repertoire. Jamallad set out along a musical and educational trail that led him to perform across West Africa, Europe, and, for the last two decades, extensively the East and West coasts of the United States. His musical experience started first as an acoustic folk and classical guitarist, then turned toward his African roots and reggae, but for the talented, literate musician, Rock, Pop, Funk and their derivatives come as natural extensions. These styles are but the envelope in which a healthy message is delivered, for...

A Native Hawaiian, Wendley Kekauoha, brings a history of songs to this Hawaiian Band. He was raised in music, grew up playing music, entertaining his friends and, when he could, played an occasional paid gig. Brought up playing native Hawaiian music and Rock & Roll, Wendley now concentrates on writing his own songs, telling his own stories, but still making people happy. With Mixed Plate, Wendley brings cover renditions of classical “Hawaiian” tunes mixed with thought provoking original tunes and he can also bring 1-4 Hawaiian Dancers to perform at any of his events.

Creating a tropical appearance, the band provides palm trees on stage and typically dress in island wear. They can also dress in "black tie" or whatever is appropriate for the event. The band members have taken on nicknames which they use to refer to each other during the show: Hoppy Hopkins ("Rudy") is the percussionist and front-man. Rudy's frenetic energy and stylish outfits have drawn the crowds as much as his unique drumming style. Other founding member Robert Friedman ("Vito") prefers to stay in the background playing keyboard and guitar. His lovely compositions featuring guitar have added a depth to the Mambo sound. Steve Bloom ("Bungy") brings authentic Cuban and African rhythms to the band. Steve has traveled to Havana and the Ivory Coast to study these and other beats. Didier Prossaird ("Doo-Wah") hails from France by way of St. Barths and brings an impassioned virtuosity and deep understanding of Caribbean and Latin grooves. Completing this five-piece ensemble is Larry Melton ("Akimbo"). Years of playing in many bands on both coasts have honed his unique fretless- and Jazz-bass style...

Six time Wammie nominee Ney Mello’s music is best described by jazz guitar legend Al Di Meola: "Ney's music reflects his global approach derived from his residence in several continents. He is totally committed to world class excellence and has earned my respect and support. His outstanding playing and original compositions showcase his great talent and devotion. He has also achieved a rare level of technique. Ney has all the elements that I like to hear in his playing." Ney has headlined duo concerts with Paul Bollenback (Joey DeFrancesco), as well as Carl Filipiak (Dennis Chambers), and has also been featured as guest soloist on acoustic guitar with guitar hero, Michael Fath

Dubbed "the great Brazilian guitarist" by legendary jazz personality Felix Grant, Ney Mello is rapidly emerging as a truly outstanding young guitar sage whose dramatically intense performances have been described by the national music press as an "inspirational event." Ney is...

Meritxell is one of the most talented and versatile bilingual artists of today. Her knowledge of Spanish and English language and her talent as a singer-songwriter has enabled her to create a superb product. Mixing vibes from different styles of music, which is guaranteed to seduce the most critical music connoisseur. You will agree that, based on her experience, “Meritxell”, is the artist “ready for the world”. Gary Grainger, world-renowned bassist, vocalist, composer and producer, has used his tasteful skills and “musical experience” to make this project so attractive.

The Pan-American Rhythm Project is “The Music of the Americas”, including Samba, Tango, Salsa, and Reggae. With Flute, Keyboard, Bass, Drums, and Guitar, The Pan-American Rhythm Project adds Life and Dance to any place they perform. They have played at Georgetown’s Blues Alley, Catonsville’s Lurman Woodland Theater, Columbia’s Harper’s Choice Courtyard Concerts and at Centennial Park, Baltimore’s Mount Vernon Lazy Sunday Concerts and at The Lexington Market, and for The Historic Annapolis Foundation. They have performed at many private corporate events, birthday parties and weddings.

Can a reggae/ska band rock? The Players Band proves that it definitely can. The eight-piece group makes the most of a muscular horn section that, like the Skatalites, punctuates its rock steady tunes with shots of bouncing, upbeat brass. Funky songs such as “Joe’s Song” show it can also cut deep grooves out of Joe Ross’s nimble bass playing, Andy Schneider’s drumming, and Dan Schneider’s chicken-scratch guitar. In fact, The Players Band exhibits a near encyclopedic knowledge of classic soul that mixes nicely with its rocking take on reggae and ska."

If you are homesick for the Caribbean and want to go on a musical journey, then Rising Sun Reggae band is the remedy. This talented group of musicians captivates the audience with their performance, enthusiasm, energy and style. With song selections from your favorite reggae artists to their own original songs, your satisfaction is guaranteed.

Rising Sun is a high energy, globally diverse musical band that plays a variety of music, including Reggae, Calypso and African rhythms. The group came together under the name "Rising Sun Reggae Band" in 1993, with Pierre Belony, Delroy Headley, and Andrea Tracy among the original members. The band has a diverse cultural background with members from Jamaica, Haiti, Africa, Lithuania and the United States.

Broto Roy was born in Calcutta, India where his great-grandfather Rajanikanto was one of India's greatest songwriters and his uncle Dilip was a popular singing star and constant influence. Broto began to play and learn Indian music from from noted Indian Tabla maestro Bidyut Banerjee. Along with his parents and sister he formed the ensemble "GANGA" to perform the traditional songs and music from Bengal, India and an american and european tour followed.

In 1998 Broto started performing at festivals with his own group presenting his original compositions and in the summer 2001 Broto toured his own trio where audiences were enthralled by the linking of subtle Indian rhythms and Indian singing with elements of modern jazz and rock. In 2003 The Broto Roy Trio featuring the great Indian Sarodist Aashish Khan and violinist Shashi Dhar toured...

In just a little more than two years, the Latin band Sin Miedo has become an important force on the musical scene in the Washington, D.C., area. Basing themselves on traditional Latin American musical patterns, Sin Miedo adds zest and freshness to all its arrangements, demonstrating its versatility by mastering different Latin American genres, from traditional Cuban son and cha-cha-cha, salsa, Dominican merengue to contemporary Latin Jazz. Their music incorporates many different rhythms from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and the jazz influences of the United States.

In a Reggae world full of fierce competition, arises di S.T.O.R.M! These Strong Talented Organized and Real Musicians join together night in and night out to bring one of the fiercest live entertainment shows in the reggae industry. Monsoon and Lenny Kurlou captivate audiences with their unique styles that blend together. The two have been compared to Outkast and their onstage collaboration described as a style where Peter Tosh meets Capleton.

Superior singer/songwriter/ producer, Lenny Kurlou, brings...

Several talented and ingenious pan players and pan lovers formed TROPICAL ENSEMBLE in 1994. Unknowingly, they came together sharing one common goal...the love for their unique cultural heritage. Although most Steel drum players originate from the twin Island State of Trinidad and Tobago, membership in this group is by no means limited to its citizens. Several of their members were born right here in the United States with their only link to the Steel drum being their love for it. This unique cooperation has given the group the opportunity to play a variety of music, from Rock and Blues to Jazz and Classics. Of course, they do play Reggae, Soca and Calypso music also. To maintain its quality sound, TROPICAL ENSEMBLE imports all of its instruments from Trinidad & Tobago, a decision that they find much to their advantage. As you listen to the different renditions of familiar selections, you must be prepared to accept the addictive sounds of Steel Drum music. TROPICAL ENSEMBLE takes the traditional sound of these instruments and fuses it with today's contemporary rhythms to give an unusually interesting and colorful blend.

Since its creation in 1990, the Baltimore-based Unity Reggae Band has been pleasing listeners with its unique, roots-based reggae music. Now an accomplished musical unit, Unity prides itself on its versatility. From the very beginning Unity has been a melting pot of various musical influences with each member bringing their own unique musical perspective which, when brought together under the umbrella of Reggae, creates a musical style that is unique but true to the roots-reggae style of music.

With over 15 years of live performance experience as a group, Unity knows how to please a crowd. Having amassed a huge repertoire of original reggae as well as covers, no two shows are ever the same. Veterans of three U.S. tours, Unity has shared its positive message to thousands of happy music lovers of all ages in clubs, at festivals, colleges, and charity events. Unity's performance highlights include sharing the stage with THE WAILERS, YELLOWMAN, BURNING SPEAR, GREGORY ISAACS, EEK-A-MOUSE, and MUTABARUKA. With their ever-refining musical style and their positive words of peace, the future of Unity couldn't look brighter.

In a remarkably short amount of time Young & Rollins have experienced a rapid rise in recognition and established themselves as one of today's most exciting and innovative guitar duos. When Dan Young and Lawson Rollins met in a flamenco guitar shop in their hometown of Washington, D.C. in 1998, they struck up an immediate musical rapport and began writing original compositions that drew upon salsa, blues, Latin jazz, flamenco -- even classical and reggae -- all with a heavy dose of virtuosic, improvisational flair and a keen attention to melody.

After a few months of sharpening their interplay as a guitar duo, Young & Rollins gained the attention of some of Washington's best musicians and began playing in local venues as a full band. Almost overnight, Young & Rollins established a loyal following on the vibrant club scene and enjoyed wide appeal in the culturally diverse, international atmosphere of Washington. Washingtonpost.com called their captivating mix of musical influences a "fiery fusion of styles" and declared, “live, they are absolutely riveting.” The rush of positive acclaim was incredible and quickly led to the making of their debut CD, Salsa Flamenca. The whole process was like the rhythms of their music itself - complex, fast, and electrifying...