Meridian Brothers

Colombian guitarist and composer Eblis Alvarez started Meridian Brothers twenty years ago as a vehicle for his own experimental music. Over the years, the group has evolved into a five-piece band focused on re-interpreting all manners of Latin Tropical styles with a strong psychedelic and experimental sensibility. The Meridian Brothers’ music uses popular Latin American rhythms, augmented by sampling techniques, elaborate effect processing, and Eblis’ quirky and theatrical vocals, which channel imaginary characters with both pathos and humor. Eblis Alvarez has been an intricate part of the new generation of Colombian musicians who have been instrumental in re-inventing Colombia’s rich panoply of tropical styles, bringing them firmly into the 21st century, but retaining a sense of fun and celebration that remains essential to the music. Eblis is also a former member of Frente Cumbiero and a current member of trio Los Pirañas. The group has released albums on Soundway records, Names You can Trust and Bongo Joe and have proven very popular in South America and Europe where the band has toured extensively and has started to reach out to a festival audience more familiar with indie rock and experimental than Latin music. Meridian Brothers include Maria Valencia (saxophone, clarinet, percussion, and synthesizers), Alejandro Araujo Larrahondo (drums and percussion), Cesar Quevedo (bass) and Alejandro Forero (electronics and synthesizers) and Eblis Alvarez (guitar and electronics). DANCE FLOOR OPEN! Free pre-show dance lesson with Rueda con Ritmo starting at approximately 7:10PM. Please Note: With an open dance floor, a ticket guarantees admission but does not guarantee seating.