I always get amazingly excited when bands pay a visit to Miami. Its been almost three years since Babasonicos, my all-time favorite band from Argentina, has played here… and they will be blowing my brains out again this Saturday 29th. Playing at an all-too-familiar venue, the previously called Studio A, now Kukaramakara, Babasonicos will present their new material and also take us down memory lane with their past hits.

Babasonicos is not one of those new bands that just appeared out of nowhere. They got together in the early 90s, and were mostly an indie band, surviving off of their steady fan base, until one album changed everything. They had established the New Wave sound in Argentina and were walking a different path, setting them apart from the rest of the music industry down in that country. One of my favorite albums from their early era is Trance Zomba, a mix of sounds and harmonies that was almost hypnotizing for me. I then learned that they had added a DJ to the band, who stayed with them until after the release of their album called Miami, which was recorded here, in our beautiful city. Other albums released during their beginnings were Pasto, Vedette, and Dopadromo.

It was in 2001, with their massive release of their simpler yet still amazing album, Jessico, that the band hit stardom. Great album, if you ask me. I have spent hours jamming to Jessico, with tracks such as Delectrico, El Loco, and my favorite, Los Calientes.

After Jessico, they dropped two more albums, Infame and Anoche. They were even more successful with the new fans, easier to love in that same Babasonicos vibe. I had been expecting a new album for a while, but then the unfortunate death of one of the members last year had the fans torn between compassion and expectancy. We did not know what would become of them. Amazingly, and much to everyone’s surprise, Babasonicos made it through the storm and released their latest album, Mucho, in 2008. Microdancing, the first single’s video…

Nominated in several ocassions for the MTV Latin American Music Awards (won Best Rock Artist in 07), and the Argentinean Premios Gardel, Babasonicos have made a name for themselves; and I cannot wait to see them perform again, just like I have experienced it many times before.

WHERE? CLUB KUKARAMAKARA (EX STUDIO A)

ADDRESS 71 NW 14TH ST, MIAMI, FL, 33136

WHEN? SATURDAY, AUGUST 29TH – DOORS OPEN AT 8PM

BUY TICKETS ONLINE, $30 (SO WORTH IT!)

Event is 21+, but, come on… this is Miami. Get creative! See you there!