MIAMI – The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Middle is thrilled to announce its free annual occasion, the community-friendly Yard Bash IX, that includes a stellar reggae and ska lineup, together with the world-famous Grammy-nominated The Wailers and Juno-winning Canadian Caribbean music group, led by Trinidadian singer and songwriter Drew Gonsalves.
Because the official kickoff of the Moss Middle’s 2023-2024 season, the live performance takes place Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 7 p.m. on the Yard Live performance Garden. A Junkanoo band and carnival dancers will open the occasion earlier than the live performance begins. Tickets are free and will likely be accessible on October 10, 2023 right here.
The free occasion in Cutler Bay will embody varied actions, Caribbean-themed sights, and distributors in a relaxed out of doors setting.
Kobo City
To begin the evening on a excessive observe, opening band Kobo City will carry out its distinct fusion of calypso and reggae. Hailing from Canada, Kobo City – named after the Trinidadian metropolis wherein calypso was born – will transport audiences to the center of the Caribbean. The band’s fourth album, Carnival of the Ghosts, was famous for its inventive tackle conventional calypso and Caribbean sounds.
The Wailers
Subsequent on the billing is The Wailers, a world-famous Grammy-nominated band fashioned in 1963. They’re one of the vital influential and iconic reggae teams in historical past. The Wailers have shared the stage with world legends similar to Bob Marley, Julian Marley, and Peter Tosh. The viewers will likely be swept away by their timeless music, unbelievable rhythms, and unparalleled vitality. Company are invited to remain later into the night for an “After Occasion” on the Plaza that includes Shacia Marley of the famed Marley household.
2023-2024 Season Lineup
The Yard Bash, now in its ninth yr is an annual Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Middle custom. The occasion will ship an unforgettable night of music, household enjoyable, and cultural immersion but once more. There will likely be alternatives to buy tickets for the season’s lineup, which incorporates Kathleen Madigan’s Boxed Wine and Tiny Banjos, Direct From Sweden: The Music of ABBA, One Evening of Queen, two-time Grammy Award-winning Samara Pleasure, enjoyable household occasions similar to Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live – carried out by expert puppeteers – and dance performances together with Dance Theatre of Harlem and Paul Taylor Dance Firm. The occasion is a part of the Moss Middle’s dedication to offering enriching, various, and inexpensive programming for audiences all through Miami-Dade County.
Tickets
The Yard Bash IX is a free occasion and really useful for all ages. Company are inspired to carry garden chairs and blankets. No coolers are permitted, as food and drinks can be found for buy. All patrons coming into the grounds require tickets – which can be found without charge, no matter age (together with kids and infants). Registration for the occasion opens on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Free tickets can be found by calling (786) 573-5300 or by visiting MossCenter.org.