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taken in New York, New York by @alvarofunky

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Tonite, Saturday October 10th
Álvaro Benavides Group

The crème de la crème of New York City’s musica cubana scene invades our bandstand tonite! See you there.

@alvarofunky : bass, vocal
@jainardobatista : Congas, vocal
@jhairsala : percussion, vocal
@orozcopiano : piano, vocal

***TWO SETS: 9PM & 10:15PM***
***$10 (CASH) SUGGESTED DONATION***
***LUNATICO HAS A FULL DINNER AND COCKTAIL MENU SO COME EARLY TO EAT!***

Originally from Venezuela, bassist ÁLVARO BENAVIDES resides in New York City where he performs with some of the most renowned Cuban bands. A brilliant soloist with unshakeable timing, he can shoulder the groove alone when the other musicians drop out or power the band to a devastating bomba climax. Expect wicked thumps, slaps and slides that congeal and combust with the cajón to produce an uplifting powerful rhythmic surge. For eight years he performed at home and internationally with the Pedrito Martinez Group — earning a Grammy nomination — as well as with with Wynton Marsalis, John Scofield, Steve Gadd, Ruben Blades and Issac Delgado. Check out this exceptional lineup of musicians and then join us! by @alvarofunky

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Afro-Cuban groove meets Venezuelan rhythms. Once you hear the Grammy-nominated Alvaro Benavides Group perform, you’ll fall in love with Latin jazz all over again. 🎶

Alvaro Benavides — bass & vocals
Jain Sala — percussion & vocals
Ariacne Trujillo — piano & vocals

#LatinJazz #AfroCubanJazz #basssolo @BarLunatico #brooklynjazz #TheJazzAfterHours taken in LunÀtico by @alvarofunky

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This coming up 10/10th @barlunatico 9pm. The Alvaro Benavides Group, featuring @orozcopiano, @jainardobatista & @jhairsala! Don’t miss out on some funky grooves and high energy spirits!!! Looking forward to seeing you there! taken in New York, New York by @alvarofunky

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taken in New York, New York by @alvarofunky

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📞The line is ringing... and the music is calling! 🎶

Meet the musicians bringing the sound, energy, and rhythm to LEAVE A MESSAGE AFTER...THE BEEP from Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater (Pregones/PRTT).

DESMAR GUEVARA (@desmarguevara)
SERGIO REYES (@sergio.r.reyes)
ANTHONY CARRILLO (@yambawa_semueve)
ÁLVARO BENAVIDES (@alvarofunky)

Come to the Puerto Rican Traveling Theater in Manhattan and experience the vibrant beats bringing to life a musical theater collection of poems, stories, and melodies drawn from the works of celebrated Puerto Rican writers, including Jesús Papoleto Meléndez, Magdalena Gómez, Mariposa Fernández, Manuel Méndez Ballester, Francisco Félix Canales, Rubén Ramos Colón, and Amarilis Tavárez Vales.

Adapted and directed by Rosalba Rolón, with compositions and musical direction by Desmar Guevara.

📅 October 15–November 22, 2026
📍Puerto Rican Traveling Theater - 304 W 47th St in Manhattan
🎟️ Tickets starting at $30
Accessible pricing options available–call for options!
🔗 Link in Bio

#TheBeep #Manhattan #MusicalTheatre #NYCTheater #LatinéTheater by @alvarofunky

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Tonite, Saturday September 5th
Àlvaro Benavides Group

Álvaro Benavides always brings the cream of the NYC Cuban scene. You don’t want to miss it!

@alvarofunky : bass, vocal
@jhairsala : percussion, vocal
@ariacnetd : piano, vocal

***TWO SETS: 9PM & 10:15PM***
***$10 (CASH) SUGGESTED DONATION***
***LUNATICO HAS A FULL DINNER AND COCKTAIL MENU SO COME EARLY TO EAT!***

Originally from Venezuela, bassist ÁLVARO BENAVIDES resides in New York City where he performs with some of the most renowned Cuban bands. A brilliant soloist with unshakeable timing, he can shoulder the groove alone when the other musicians drop out or power the band to a devastating bomba climax. Expect wicked thumps, slaps and slides that congeal and combust with the cajón to produce an uplifting powerful rhythmic surge. For eight years he performed at home and internationally with the Pedrito Martinez Group — earning a Grammy nomination — as well as with with Wynton Marsalis, John Scofield, Steve Gadd, Ruben Blades and Issac Delgado. Check out this exceptional lineup of musicians and then join us! by @alvarofunky

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taken in Brooklyn, New York by @alvarofunky

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Hey everyone! Just passing by to let you know that in two weeks, on Saturday September Fifth, @barlunatico 9pm, Ari, Jaico and I will be playing some music for our enjoyment and hopefully yours as well! Come down and enjoy the menu, the cocktails, wines & beers are top notch!!! And so is their music calendar! Enjoy your summer!!!✌🏽❤️ taken in New York, New York by @alvarofunky

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Año 2012 PEDRITO MARTÍNEZ GROUP, en aquel momento era conformado por:
Ariacnet Trujillo 🎹
Jhair Sala 🪘
Álvaro Benavides 🎸
Pedrito Martínez 🪘
#salsacubana #timba #cuba #reel #pedritomartinezgroup by @alvarofunky

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taken in Brooklyn, New York by @alvarofunky

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