Latin Rock of ‘Ocho de Bastos’ Will Headline Wheaton TGIF Encore Free Friday Fall Concert on Oct. 6

For Immediate Release: Thursday, October 5, 2023

The Latin pop rock of Ocho de Bastros will headline the Wheaton TGIF Friday Encore fall concert series on Friday, Oct. 6, at the Marian Fryer Town Plaza, adjacent to the Wheaton Business Triangle and near the Wheaton Metro Station. The performance is part of a month of Friday concerts that join in the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, which is observed Sept. 15-Oct. 15.

The event will feature live artist demonstrations and beverages from Twin Valley Distillers. The TGIF party will begin on the plaza at 5 p.m. with a DJ set followed by a live concert at 6 p.m. Parking is available in the building at 2425 Reedie Dr.

Ocho de Bastos (translation: Eight of Clubs) was founded by a group of enthusiastic young musicians who create an energetic fusion of tropical rhythms with Latin rock. A unique guitar sound, blended with powerful drums, Latin percussion and catchy brass riffs complement Ocho de Bastos’ unique style.

The band mixes strong percussion and Caribbean rhythms with more traditional Latin rock sounds to produce what it calls a fusion of tropical rhythms like merengue, salsa, reggae, and reggaeton with a powerful electric guitar”.

The TGIF Encore remaining lineup of outstanding music on Friday nights this fall will include:

• Oct. 6: Ocho de Bastos
• Oct. 13: Verny Varela

For more information on the TGIF Encore concert series, go to https://www.wheatonmd.org/.

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Release ID: 23-437
Media Contact: Neil H. Greenberger 240-205-1915