Wed 9.15 – EUFORQUESTRA’S GLOBAL DANCE PARTY

EUFORQUESTRA

+ Dubs’ Soundsystem

+ Downstereo

Doors 8pm

Show 9pm

$7

18+ ($3 minor surcharge)

Euforquestra is a cutting-edge, worldbeat ensemble from Iowa City, IA, with influence spanning a wide array of traditional music and culture from all over the globe. Educated in Cuba, the band has made a mission statement out of preserving cultural traditions, indiscriminately attempting anything at least once and fusing many worldly styles. The self-proclaimed “Afro-Caribbean-Barnyard-Funk” brings an explosive sound, moving cro…wds all over the nation, while touching on such genres as Afrobeat, Afro-Cuban, Samba, Soca, Funk, Reggae, Salsa, Calypso, and Bluegrass. As percussionist and lead vocalist, Matt Grundstad, puts it, “Euforquestra just wants to make people dance.” Although the band is most commonly grouped among the jamband community, Euforquestra’s music appeals to anyone and everyone with an “inclusive ‘everyone get in here’ sense of humor” (Jim Musser – renowned Iowa City music critic).