ESCARIOKA is a multicultural explosion of energy, formed in 2002 by a group of friends in Elizabeth, NJ. Over the years, Escarioka's SOUND has evolved to include flavors from all over the world, especially CUMBIA but also balkan, salsa, hard-core dub and reggae; they call the result PSYCHOTROPICAL PUNK ROCK.
The band is led by Exequiel & Pablo D'Ambrosio (Argentina), Cristobal Miranda Hidalgo and Fernando Alvarez (Chile). The meaning of ESCARIOKA is to keep on sharing the party with positive messages, and to stand up against falseness in people and society. With lots of hope in the lyrics and energy in the music Escarioka makes everyone enjoy 'EL BAILONGO' (the party) and KEEP DANCING.
Considered by many as the world music band at the front of the NYC Latin scene, ESCARIOKA has performed with such bands as El Gran Silencio, SKA-P, Alika, Panteon Rococo, Rudy Crew, Los Destellos, The Brazilian Brothers, Chico Trujillo, Fidel Nadal, La Matatena, Gondwanna, Sergio Rotman (Fabulosos Cadillacs).
Escarioka released its first album 'Factor Sabor' through the independent label Mehanata Records in February 2012, and is in the process of independently recording a second.
This collective of artists is more than just a band, it's a really good group of friends and it's a FAMILY that's going to keep working together. Thanks to all the fans and families that support us in our shows showing tremendous love always, thank you so much! ESCARIOKA will keep promoting flavor, energy, positivity, peace and truth.
The band members are:
Exequiel 'FLACO' D'Ambrosio -Vocals
Pablo D'ambrosio - Bass
Fernando Alvarez - Guitar
Cristobal Miranda - Drums
Richard Quercini - Percussion
Mark Nagy - Trombone
Till Kuenkler- Trombone
Will Livengood - Trumpet
Noah Dreiblatt - Sax
BALKAN DE JANEIRO .feat Joro Boro ,2melo and Barney Iller.
342 MAUJER ST BUSHWICK BROOKLYN. L TRAIN TO GRAND
$15
113 Ludlow St., $20 all night PSYCHOTROPICAL funk fest