This was a truly special day for us here at BT. Maracuyá is San Diego's first Cuban Timbá band created by Diego Velasquez who also plays Timbales in the group. To quote Omar Lopez "Diego is the only guy crazy enough to start a 16 piece orchestra in the middle of a pandemic". Like Barn Time itself, this band probably wouldn't have come to be if it wasn't for the world shutting down over night. Mostly because these guys are usually traveling around the world and busy with other musical endeavors. These musicians have dedicated their lives to this music, they eat and breathe the rhythms. Since this music is dance music it wouldn't have been the same without the Iroko Dance Company (https://www.instagram.com/irokosdfranchise/?hl=en) They really impressed us with their traditional moves. Reach out to them if you want to learn!  

This gathering was so legendary and exciting for us so we had to move it to the front yard and invite a few family members. The band was so tight and on fire I think the whole neighborhood had a smile on their faces and a groove in their step. I think it was by far the highlight of our quarintime. We hope you appreciate the wisdom, talent, and dedication that this group brings. We are forever grateful for the love and inspiration brought to us by Maracuyá. Thanks again legends!    

Omar Lopez - Bass, Musical Director  

Brian Repec - Piano 

Jesse Audelo - Vocals, Director of Marcuyá Horn Section Vocal Section 

David Castañeda - Congas  

Mario Hubbard - Drums 

Yudel Arrebate - Guiro  

Diego Velasquez - Timbales, Band Leader 

Oskar Beckmann - Guitar  

Dante Loaiza - Lead Vocals  

Julio Valdes - Synth, Vocals 

Julian Davis - Trumpet 

Kevin Urzua - Trombone  

Wili Fleming - Trombone  

Bradley Nash - Sax 

Jensine Benitez - Vocals   

Song list  

1. Se Rompieron los Termómetros - by Manolito Simonet y Su Trabuco 

2. ADN - Alain Perez 

3. Cuando El Rio Suena- Alexander Abreu y Havana D'Primera 

4. Historia Verdadera - Alexander Abreu y Havana D'Primera 

5. La Luna - Tirso Duarte y La Mechánica Loca  

Big thanks to our crew Ryan Borrel- Director of Photography 

Jeff Thomas- Camera Operator 

Noah Schuler- Camera Operator  

Andrew Ware- Sound Engineer/ Producer 

Zach Benevidez- Host/ Producer 

Kyre Wilcox- Host/ Producer  

Recorded on QSC Touch-Mix 30 Pro https://www.qsc.com/products-solutions/mixers/touchmix-series-compact-digital-mixers/touchmix-30-pro/ 

Drums by Vessel Drum Co. https://vesseldrums.com/ 

Thank you to Prager Brothers Artisan Bread, June Lake Brewing, and Bambucha Kombucha for fueling the team and the band! We really appreciate the support.  

https://www.pragerbrothers.com/ 

https://www.junelakebrewing.com/ 

https://www.bambuchakombucha.com/