Saturday, April 23, Doors 8 PM
$10 Adv; $12 DOS
The Stage
170 NE 38th St.
Miami, FL 33137
305.567.9577 | www.thestagemiami.com

On Saturday, April 23, Brotherly Love Productions and Def Owl Presents are putting two of South Florida’s favorite fusion acts – The Heavy Pets and Aquaphonics – on the same stage for the first time. Kicking off the night with their signature “Aquaboogie Sound,” the three-piece electro-soul outfit, Aquaphonics, will play their cult hits ‘Waiting for It’ and ‘Spooky Beats’ while also debuting several newer tunes. Then Florida’s favorite festival darlings, The Heavy Pets, will keep the party going late into the night with their distinct style of jam-fusion that blends rhythm & blues, jazz-funk and reggae with homegrown rock & roll.

Aquaphonics: Aquaphonics is a uniquely funky electro-soul indie band that have quickly gaining steam in their native South Florida. Derived from friends and jam sessions, Aquaphonics has boasted several different members and worn different skins, yet to this day retains its original, liquid, “Aquaboogie Sound.” The band is comprised of founding members, Jessiah Weston (drums) and Alan Martinki (keys), who have been melding their music since 2000, along with dynamic guitarist Steve Elmore. Their edgy grooves and inspired song writing continues evolving and has recently earned them spots supporting Perpetual Groove and The New Mastersounds and a set at Bear Creek Music & Arts Festival. www.aquaphonicsband.com

The Heavy Pets: The Heavy Pets (THP) are an American band whose contagious vibe blends rhythm and blues, jazz-funk and reggae fusion with homegrown rock and roll. Called “a living, breathing, force of nature” by Dan Sweeny of Relix magazine, THP are known for powerhouse performances spiked with hot electric licks and multi-climactic instrumental solos, as well as for their masterful acoustic acumen. In 2007, the group became an instant Sirius radio sensation with the release of their acclaimed double-disc debut album, Whale, driven by hit tracks “Operation of Flight” and “Sleep.” Major festival darlings, THP have taken the stage at Bonaroo, moe.down, Langerado, New Orleans Backbeat Jazzfest, All Good, Wakarusa and their namesake PetZoo, a two-day, multi-band festival that draws hordes of Pets devotees to Bucks County, PA, to feast on the headliners’ live alchemy.www.theheavypets.com