The Heavy Pets host their third annual Holiday Ball at the North Beach Bandshell on Saturday, December 21. One surprise delight that never gets old is finding amazing bands in our own backyard. With Rhythm Foundation’s reputation for presenting international touring artists, we sometimes forget that South Florida is one of the richest musical cauldrons anywhere.

LPT, the fast-rising 10-piece orchestra out of Jacksonville, FL, are quickly becoming the ambassadors of Salsa and Afro-Cuban music in the Southeast. Their high energy and thought-provoking take on Salsa Dura (Hard Salsa) is captured on their upcoming debut album Sin Parar, due out in January 2020. Their new single “Sin Parar,” which is also the title track is set for release on November 29th.

Citizen Cope, whose music has long enthralled fans of numerous genres, comes to Montclair, N.J.’s Wellmont Theater on Dec. 28, in a performance that will help the premier venue close out its slate of 2019 shows.