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VIRGINIA KEY GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL
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VIRGINIA KEY GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL
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Festival Information / información del festival
LOCATION
CAMPING
4020 Virginia Beach Drive
Miami, FL 33149
tent CAM P IN G
H IS T ORIC V IRGIN IA KE Y BE ACH PARK
LOCATION
Florida State Sales Tax Not Included
THE HISTORIC VIRGINIA KEY BEACH PARK
Includes one tent, 10x10 or smaller
4020 Virginia Beach Dr
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
DATES
f ebruary 1 8 , 1 9 , 2 0 & 2 1 , 2 0 1 6
DATES
HOURS
February
20, 21, 22 & 23, 2014
T h urs day
Gates & Ticket Booth: 2pm-12am
HOURS
Performances & Activities: 6pm-1:30am
Thursday
Fri day
Gates &
Ticket Booth: 2:00pm-12:00am
Gates & Ticket Booth: 10am-12am
Performances
& Activities: 5:00pm-1:00am
Performances & Activities: 9am-1:30am
FridayS at ur day
Gates &
Ticket
Booth:
9:00am-12:00am
Gates
& Ticket
Booth:
9am-12am
Performances
&
Activities:
9:00am-1:30am
Performances & Activities: 9am-1:30am
Saturday
S un day
Gates &
Ticket
Booth:
9:00am-12:00am
Gates
& Ticket
Booth:
9am-9pm
Performances & Activities: 9:00am-1:30am
Performances & Activities: 9am-11pm
Sunday
Gates & Ticket Booth: 9:00am-9:00pm
Performances & Activities: 9:00am-11:00pm
TICKETS
Florida State Sales Tax Not Included
F OU R DAY PAS S E S
TICKETS
Advance (through Feb. 16).......................$100
At the
gate (and after Feb. 16)..................$120
FOUR DAY
PASSES
Larger tents & canopies require 2 passes
Tent Camping (4 nights/noches).............................$60
overnight V ehicle C amping
Small Vehicle Camping, 4 nights/noches
(30 Ft. & under, includes 1 tent)..............................$140
RV & Large Vehicle Camping, 4 nights/noches
(31 Ft. & over, includes 1 tent).............................$200
BIKING
H al f price tickets on S u n day
to those who arrive on bicycle benefiting Magic City Bike
Collective. Entradas a mitad de precio el domingo
para los que llegan en bicicleta.
Bike Valet
Available on Sunday!
T une- Up S tation
Providing assistance for bikers
with mechanical issues and questions, Saturday
& Sunday. La prestación de asistencia para los ciclistas
con problemas mecánicos y preguntas el sábado
y el domingo.
Youth
4-day Feb.
(13-15
yrs.)............................$50
Advance
(through
17).....................$100
Children
(12
and
under)............................FREE
At the gate (and after Feb. 17)................$120
Youth 4-day (13-15 yrs.)............................$50
S IN(12
GLand
E under)......................FREE
DAY PAS S E S
Children
NO DOGS
Thursday....................$30
Saturday...........................$40
Friday.........................$30
Sunday.............................$40
Saturday.....................$40
Sunday.......................$40
*Florida
State Sales Tax Not Included*
order/reserve
tickets
CULTURE CAMP
SINGLEThursday..........................$30
DAY PASSES
Friday...............................$30
Ticketwww.virginiakeygrassroots.org
Orders
By phone: (786) 409-5261
Online: www.virginiakeygrassroots.org
PARKING
Day- Parking
(9am-2am daily)..…...............$10/day
Located at the main entrance.
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Incluye una tienda de campaña, 10x10 o más pequeña
Dogs are not allowed at the Historic Virginia Key Beach
Park, this includes all festival ground and in camping
areas. Los perros no están permitidos en los terrenos del
festival o en áreas de camping.
f ebruary 1 4 , 1 5 , 1 6 & 1 7 , 2 0 1 6
More info on pages 18-19.
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L a s A soc iac ion e s C om u n ita r ia s
The GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance and The Virginia Key Beach Park Trust have partnered to promote the natural and
historic value of Historic Virginia Key Beach Park and to further a vision of music, arts and sustainability for Miami. The Park holds
a venerable place in the social and civil rights movements of our country; the perfect site to host a creative, and culturally diverse
gathering. February is Black History Month and the GrassRoots Festival recognizes the incredible opportunity of collaborating with
this once segregated beach park, a storied setting reclaimed as a community-gathering place. We honor the work that has made
the Historic Beach Park a destination for all! The Virginia Key Beach Park Trust continues to work diligently to share a unique
cultural, environmental and recreational experience with South Floridians and all travelers that visit this Paradise Renewed.
We strive to create an environment where history can be learned, the present is experienced in context and the possibilities of
the future can be seen through the lens of communal celebration. This natural partnership continues to evolve for the fifth annual
Virginia Key GrassRoots Festival. The Virginia Key Beach Park Trust provides incredible support for GrassRoots and its venture in
Miami! GrassRoots echoes this commitment by promoting the venue, bringing the people of Miami to Virginia Key, building creative
and useful structures with volunteer labor at the park, and building networks of support toward museum projects onsite. As our
organizations grow, together we work to enhance the cultural offerings of Miami. We build community around music, art and the
environment of one of Miami’s natural treasures: Historic Virginia Key Beach Park!
Democracy 2.1
The GrassRoots Festival
Organization welcomes
Democracy 2.1 to
Virginia Key! Brain-child
of mathematician Karel
Janeček, D2.1 is a Social
Enterprise based in Karel’s
home country of the Czech
Republic with a goal of
bringing representative
democracy to a higher
and more functional level
by using mathematical
algorithms in voting
processes to reach greater
consensus in elections,
poling and direct decision
making.
Imagine a world of Peace
and Freedom with sensible
government and a leadership
who’s decisions are based
on a consensus from the
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direct participation of
citizens; government for
the people, by the people.
Solving problems like
Climate Change will require
action on a global scale- it
is very exciting to be able to
collaborate with D2.1 and
seekers of real democracy
from across oceans and
international borders!
Democracy 2.1 is sponsoring
the GrassRoots D21
Sustainability Stage and
will have information,
demonstration apps
and a poling station for
participation by all- please
stop by and check it out.
Karel will be available at the
D21 Stage Saturday to speak
and answer questions.
Community Arts
and Culture
This Miami non-profit
creates cultural events
in communities all over
the Miami-Dade area,
creating opportunities for
local exposure to the arts.
They support multi-cultural
mediums and bring events
of this nature to the people
of Miami! This year, with
help from a Knight Arts
Grant, CAC will grow their
Afro Roots World Music
Festival to include an even
more expansive group of
performing artists!
Yo Miami
What began as a passion for
art, music and Miami culture,
has evolved into a serious
collaborative force among
diverse artistic communities.
Yo Miami partners with
GrassRoots to bring you live
art throughout the weekend,
with finished pieces for
purchase to benefit Little Haiti
Mural Project.
more about our parters & sponsors:
virginiakeygrassroots.org/partners
Roots in the Schools
THE JOHN S. AND JAMES L. KNIGHT FOUNDATION
HAS AWARDED THE VIRGINIA KEY GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL A
KNIGHT ARTS CHALLENGE MATCHING GRANT OF $75,000.
Over the past five years we have helped strengthen the music
community in Miami, supporting artists, providing a platform for
collaboration and engaging South Florida in a community building
celebration of the arts and sustainable living. We thank the Knight
Foundation for validating this mission and hope that you will help
us continue by spreading the word about GrassRoots’ mission and
supporting this amazing event!
Knight Arts funds projects that bring South Florida together through
the arts. For more information, please visit Knightarts.org.
This collaborative
outreach program aims
to inspire youth through
music while fostering
arts and cultural
appreciation.
By bringing musicians
into schools, we expose
young people to music
through performances,
classroom presentations,
workshops, and hands
on experience.
Our goal is to promote
the creative health
of young people,
provide them with an
opportunity to connect
with the inspiring world of music.
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Dynamic musicians unite in this
collaborative project fusing jazz, funk,
Latin music and inventive improvisation.
They’ll keep you on your toes and the
dance floor with deep grooves and a
knack for the unexpected.
Miami Roots-Rocker Brendan O’Hara moves flawlessly from guitar to piano, singing
all the while and bringing you from soul style storytelling to jazz riffs on a tropical
breeze. This is South Florida music from one of The Magic City’s native sons.
Charles Bra dley & H is E xtraor dinaires
The rise of Charles Bradley is a story of rough times and redemption. This soul
virtuoso, discovered by Daptone Records has played South By Southwest, Newport
Folk Festival and Bonnaroo and cemented his place in the Psych-Rock revival with
the release of his second album Victim of Love. After years of ill-fitting jobs Bradley
has found his calling and his Mainstage voice has been received with acclaim around
the world. We’re so glad to welcome this fiery icon to Virginia Key.
Chantil & the D ukes o f Art
Listen to a unique blend of Funk, Jazz, Mo-Town, and R&B from this young and
smooth trio. Chantil’s vocals range from silky to soulful and her keyboard skills are
not to be underestimated. Backed by dynamic drums and bass guitar the sound
captures a Miami mood previously unheard.
Cortadito
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Miami’s avant-dance duo will make
you shake your groove thing. The
band’s original tracks could be charttoppers but formulaic they are not.
Tony Laurencio layers synth tracks
and funk-laden bass lines while Cuci
Amador delivers high-energy vocals
and serious style. Get ready to move!
Astro Haw k
Conscious Electronic Dance Music! We’ll take it! Astro Hawk lights up the dance floor
with his DJ sets of original tracks, combining rich layers of sound with beats to move
your feet. He aims to elevate your consciousness through sound, social justice and
environmental awareness. Heal through dance!
B achaco
This Miami, Florida group is part of the new Reggae sound, blending classic rhythms
with Afro-Carribean beats and Latin sound. Their vibe is roots and their attitude is global.
B ig Mean S ound Machine
BMSM formed in 2009 in Ithaca, NY with one goal: to create music that stimulates
both body and mind. Today, BMSM is a collective of over fifteen analog artists
bringing together musical languages of West Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean
and North America to create a lush bed of rhythm and harmony that embraces even
the most hardcore fans of both Traditional Funk and Avant-garde Jazz.
the B lind S pots
This female-fronted 5-piece moxy rock band joins us from New York to spread
eclectic vintage keyboard sounds, bold electric guitar stylings and Force of Nature
vocals from lead singer Maddy Walsh.
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Indie-Soul trio Bluejay bring cello, guitar, synth sounds and drums together in a
uniquely Miami style. Their pop hooks ride unconventional melodies and vocal
harmonies charm throughout. We’re excited to hear this dynamic group, born of
urban sensibilities, on the beaches of Virginia Key.
Cortadito is a traditional Cuban Son Trio which focuses on performing the music of early
Cuban origins from Son Montuno to Boleros and Bolero Son. This dynamic group brings
you back to a time when Trio Matamoros, or Ignacio Piniero ruled the airwaves. An era
when popular music was Cuban Music and Son Montuno was influencing the world over.
Danay S uare z
The representative of conscious female Cuban hip-hop with the an exquisite voice
and fluid lyrical style. Suarez mixes R&B, jazz and hip hop to incredible effect.
Diali Cissokho & K aira Ba
This North Carolina based, kora-led dance band combines West African traditionals,
funk, rock, blues, and elements of jazz into an irresistible musical experience.
Another group we’re so excited to share with Miami!
Donna T he Buf falo
GrassRoots Festival founding band Donna the Buffalo source their sound from old-time
American roots, a melting pot heritage drawn on and spun in to audible gold. From
fiddle to accordion, scrub board to vocals, Tara Nevins lights up DTB performances
with a prolific range. Jeb Puryear’s electric guitar playing moves seamlessly between
rocking melodies and a slow sweet ballad style. With duel songwriters DTB displays
an incredible musical depth. You might just hear a reggae beat merge with a
bluegrass melody, or a zydeco groove take flight on a rock & roll riff!
Dri f t woo d
In a post-modern world of skyscrapers and handheld computers, Driftwood looks
beneath the concrete and circuitry to find their sound. Based in Binghamton, NY, their
unique blend of old-time folk with modern and world music features melodious fiddle
blazing, boundless banjo thwacking, booming upright-bass thumping and gleeful
guitar plucking alongside a scrap-wood kick box, clapping hands and stomping feet.
E lastic B ond
Miami’s own Elastic Bond delivers a unique sonic cocktail with an urban edge and
a tropical twist, mixing Latin and Soul with modern sample-based production and
the vibrant voice of Honduran songstress Sofy Encanto. Fusing horn section and
percussion with electronica, tasty melodies and positive vibes, their funky groove
kisses musical boundaries goodbye.
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Keith Frank & T he S olieau Zy deco Ban d
Louisiana natives criss-cross the country bringing Zydeco music and hours of dancing wherever they go. With generations of
Zydeco music in their blood and Keith on the accordion to lead the way, this family band will remind you why you love Zydeco or
help you discover that you do.
Keith S ecola & H is Wil d Ban d o f In dians
Keith Secola is a member of the Anishinabe Nation and leader of “The Wild Band Of Indians.” He combines Folk Rock and Blues
with Native American sensibilities, adding flutes, indigenous drums, and native chants to create a one world musical vision which
he has coined “Native Americana.” Keith Secola has a magical way of getting the audience involved in stories and music, often
ending a show with a huge participatory round dance.
Ketchy S h uby
Classic soul gets a Miami boost in the hands of Ketchy Shuby. Listen up and listen good for the smooth sounds of this South
Florida gem. We welcome them for the first time, to Virginia Key!
L aila Belle
Laila Belle plays sweet, classic country music that rocks as much as it rolls. Hailing from Trumansburg, NY, the band features Amy
Puryear on vocals and acoustic guitar, Ward Puryear on electric guitar, Jason Shegogue on lap steel and electric guitar, and Jeb
Puryear and Mark Raudabaugh from Donna The Buffalo as their rhythm section, playing all original compositions.
Locos P or Juana
Locos Por Juana is an urban Latin orchestra from Miami whose wide-ranging musical approach draws from tropical styles such as
reggae, cumbia, and salsa alongside urban influences like hip-hop, rock, and Latin alternative. This burning, rapid-fire multicultural
ensemble heats up to a high-energy hyperactive sizzle on stage. Their biting social commentary integrates a message of unity and
their philosophy of “One Sound.”
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Loc ust H oney string ban d
T he Family Stone
M agic City H ippies
FABI is a blend of world beat-rootsy-grooves with lyrics in English, Spanish and Portuguese. A six piece band of gypsies, hailing
from Colombia, Morocco and different parts of Latin America, FABI is a collective of masterful musicians dedicated to make music
that elevates audiences and turns the dance floor into a sea of smiles!
“Everyday People.” “I Want to Take You Higher.” “Hot Fun in the Summertime.” “Family Affair.” “Dance To The Music.” These songs
are the soundtrack of how many dance parties? The Family Stone changed American music forever with their gritty blend of funk,
soul, R&B, and psychedelia, and we’re honored that they’re going to get on our stage and get us shakin’ our moneymakers.
This Nashville based group will break your heart gently with their stunning harmonies and have you wondering just how a fiddle
can blaze so hot! Hear these talented musicians croon the country sounds of Tennessee with heart and soul.
Self proclaimed “Indie Funk” band Magic City Hippies give voice to a young Miami scene more Wynwood Hipster than South
Beach Plastic. They’re rye lyrics and sometimes surf-rock inspired guitar licks make MCH an alluring new listen.
N ag Champayons
G reg H umphreys electric Trio
Watch dynamic frontman Humphreys come to live in his newest incarnation of musical collaboration. With acoustic ballads left behind
for now, find Humphrey’s on the electric guitar, somehow still maintaining the revealed heart and musical chops that make his music
a true listening pleasure. Together with bassist Matt Brandau and drummer Keith Robinson the Electric Trio woos the stage with tunes
that roll easily from jazz to soul to Rock n’ Roll.
H oly G host Tent Revival
Nag Champayons are a six-man audio-visual collective best described as “Tropidelic Afrogalactic.” Their sound speaks to some
illicit rendezvous between hip-hop, droning sitars, funk, and the Afro-Cuban empire; dark, hypnotic, and defiantly unpredictable!
N ativos Jammin Or questra
Nativos Orquestra brings a dozen or more Miami musicians, members of many different bands, together as a powerhouse world
music force. You will hear the hidden gems from many cultures and traditions in the sound of the Nativos. Influences from Cuba,
Colombia, Africa, Brazil, Mexico, the Caribbean and more find themselves fused into seamless harmony.
This soul-rock band with a kickin’ horn section puts on a live performance that will have you sweating and shakin’ your groove thang
as soon as the first track is put to rest. They couple tight musicianship with wild innovation and improvisation to match each crowd.
J im L au d erdale
They call him “alt-country,” “Americana,” and even “Y’all-ternative.” Singer/songwriter Jim Lauderdale is a Nashville treasure who
helped lay out the blueprint for the Americana movement of the ‘90s. Jim won a Grammy for Lost in the Lonesome Pines, a 2002
collaboration with Ralph Stanley.
J u ke
JUke is a Miami-based dirty blues band that adds keys from legendary local acts like ArtOfficial and Spam Allstars to grow into
a full swampy septet. Frontman Eric Garcia, aka Uncle Scotchy, howls and raves about love, loss, death and redemption as they
push the possibilities of indy-blues straight into the future.
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Osceola B rothers
Three Seminole brothers have been rockin’ Native America and beyond for years now, though they’re still in their teens. Crediting
Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Guy and Metallica as influences this family trio brings a raw sound to the stage with the power of
youthful energy. Born and raised in Hollywood, Florida, watch them take the stage at Virginia Key!
Pale face
Indie-folk icon, Paleface plays sunny-sounding tunes with an edge of realism that keeps things interesting. Beck has quoted him
as an influence on his early work and he’s collaborated with The Avett Brothers. Drummer Mo Samalot accompanies Paleface on
vocals with a female voice that flushes out the dynamic attitude of their songs. Their latest album, One Big Party spawned US and
European tours and positive national press. You’re in for a treat so listen up!
P reston Frank
Accordionist Preston Frank is the Frank family’s link to the zydeco lineage that anchors their sound and moves our feet! Incredible
talent moves right through the fingertips of this Louisiana patriarch. Listen up and listen good to the sounds of Zydeco, Cajun and
Creole music preserved and prolific!
Richie Stearns & Rosie Newton
Richie & Rosie are two dynamic musicians performing gorgeous music rooted in the Americana tradition. With sweet harmonies
featuring Newton’s elegant voice and glittering fiddle, and Stearns’ spooky mantra-groove banjo, they expand the boundaries of
traditional music. Together, they create a sound that is sometimes ethereal and sometimes just plain ol’ down home.
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S pam Allstars
Spam Allstars are one of the pioneers of the new Miami fusion sound. The 9-piece Latin, funk, hip hop, dub and electronica band
blends improvisational elements with horns, turntables and Pythonesque humour to create what they call an electronic descarga.
Their highly danceable and wide-reaching sound is pure funky fusion!
S uÉnalo
Suénalo is Miami’s premier 8-piece Latin jam band, with a signature sound embracing funk, hip-hop, jazz, Afro-Caribbean rhythms and
more. Their irresistibly infectious music provides the perfect soundtrack to the harmonious celebration of multiple cultures and love.
Tamboka
Tamboka is inspired by Funk, Cumbia, Soul and Jazz, fused through the lens of Latin culture and born to make you move! Hear
this local collective as they remind you of Samba and introduce you to the new Miami sound.
T elekinetic Walrus
This experimental collective creates a psychedelic hip-hop, funk and electronic experience that will have you seeing the world a
little differently by the end of the set. Unabashedly wild and intent on amping up the crowd, this Miami crew takes the stage by
storm and keeps the party popping.
T he Wood Brothers
These masters of folk and blues have recently voyaged towards rock’s electric shores. Their most recent album, Paradise, is their 6th
studio effort, a taste of the magnetic chemistry so apparent in their live performances. Chris Wood, of Medeski, Martin and Wood, his
brother Oliver and now permanent third member Jano Rix on drums create a powerful trio on stage. Americana finds it’s way to a new
generation through the virtuosic musicianship of The Wood Brothers.
Rockwood Ferry
Called “Progressive Chamber Folk”, Tenzin Chopak’s mesmerizing project can be a spiritual experience to behold. His
storytelling rides waves of guitar and fiddle to sometimes dark conclusions yet the quality of his vocals uplifts. Come set
yourself up for reverence and let the sounds of Rockwood Ferry take you with them
on a sonic adventure.
Uma Galera
In Brazil, Galera refers to ‘the most popular place in a football stadium’ where the most excited fans gathered & now means ‘a big group
of friends’. Each one of Uma Galera’s band members is from a different country, bringing their unique cultural perspective and rhythmic
styles to the table. In the mix is ska, funk, cumbia, samba, reggae, salsa, murga, punk, rock, bossa nova, blues, jazz, and so much
more. Fueled by their friendship, the band expresses and lives the message of global peace and unity.
S chool o f R ock
The School of Rock provides musical training for children interested in performing and
writing music! The band consists of graduates and current students of this amazing
local organization.
Whistlin’ Dyl
Original hillbilly soul music with a western flare. Alternative rockers, Texas waltzes and occasional heartfelt ballads share the stage
with Dyl’s Whistlin’ and unique charm. He’s on a soul mission, belted out through those remarkable pipes, with lyrics that swing
from irreverent to poignant and leave you with a wistful smile.
S cythian
They call it Immigrant Rock. Celtic fiddles meet savvy guitar licks, the cello holds
down the bass line and the banjo won’t be forgotten. Scythian are experts at starting
the dance party and keeping it going all night long! Their road show has crossed
the nation more than once, and they’ll join us in Miami to show South Florida what a
hoedown is all about.
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p erf ormance s ched u le s u bj ect to change.
f or changes & cu rrent s ched u le, p leas e vis it:
virginiakeygrassroots.org/music/performance-schedule
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