January Press Release

What’s Happening in January at Soul Graffiti?

Hey Fam!

Wow, it’s 2023 already. Here we are living amidst some pretty incredible technologies, social and environmental upheavals, and working to shine our light as bright as we can. We do this through sharing music, both recordings and performances throughout the world and we are excited to be with you as much as possible in person. The past few years of the pandemic has reiterated to me the importance of in person connection time to such a valuable human experience. I don’t see technology ever filling all the gaps of the in-person phenomenon to connect in real life. With AI technologies, metaverses, and online businesses and communities popping up, It’s just reiterated how we need to stay present with each other and teach our children this valuable tool. 

So with this said, I invite you to join us at a live event in 2023, or even create one yourself and let us know how you’d like us to show up. We just ended the year with over 30+ performances in 30 days, reaching tens of thousands of people in person with live bands and DJs, including our state-of-the-art QSC and Behringer sound systems that we so enjoy. In fact, I’ll post a few links to some images and videos here in this blog so you can see a glimpse of some highlight moments of our performers on our sound systems, staging, and lighting rigs.  

From all of us at Soul Graffiti Productions, we hope you had a happy new year and created some good new year’s resolutions to help us all stay human, dropping into all parts of ourselves and express fully. 

THIS MONTH’S TOP EVENTS & Upcoming Events:

Honey of the Heart Exclusive Concert at Present Moment Retreat

Sun, Jan 22 @ 7:30 PM (CST, UTC-06)
Present Moment, Playa Troncones Mz. 21 Lt. 3, Troncones 40804 Isidoro, Gro.

Honey of the Heart will perform at Present Moment Retreat for a special concert.

Honey of the Heart is an ambrosial mix of musical interpretations influenced by folk, soul, jazz and world-flamenco influences, created in a collective and organic manner. Fronted by Justin Ancheta and Maren Metke, their style is described as Folk, Soul, World, Roots, and fusion with rich harmonies, and powerful vocals. This versatile, inspiring duo, often backed by their dynamic and talented band, weaves together soaring, rich vocals and melodies, haunting, epic, harmonies, and contagious polyrhythms infused with deep, soulful, intimate presence, message, and skill to sweeten the hearts of all who listen.

Come enjoy the acoustic flow of these artists, coming together with sweet harmonies and deep rhythms. They are joined by their steady looping capabilities and multi-instrumentalist personas that fill out the sound for ambient soundscapes to evolved world dance beats.

Honey of the Heart at La Jacaranda Cultural Center

Sat, Jan 28 @ 7:00PM — 9:30PM
La Jacaranda, Calle Doctor José María Coss #4, Centro, Pátzcuaro

Justin Ancheta & Maren Metke return to Patzcuaro for the 2nd year in a row to perform at the famous La Jacaranda cultural events center. Come enjoy the acoustic flow of these artists, coming together with sweet harmonies and deep rhythms. They are joined by their steady looping capabilities and multi-instrumentalist personas that fill out the sound for ambient soundscapes to evolved world dance beats.

Honey of the Heart at Muro El Muro Majahua

Thu, Feb 2 @ 7:00PM — 9:30PM
Unnamed Road R67X+HV La Majahua, 40134 Troncones, Gro., Mexico

Justin Ancheta & Friends w/Honey of the Heart 

Fri, Mar 17 @ 7:00PM — 11:00PM
Elixart, 203 York St, Nevada City, CA 95959, United States

3/25/23 Strings, Oakland CA – Honey of the Heart 7:00-10:00 pm

SF Garnish ongoing classes 

All of January 2023