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Grupo Ashe

About Me

Pedrito Vargas y su Grupo Ashé is the first local latin band to bring the true sabor of timba to the pacific northwest. Formed in 2008, the group is made up of some of Seattle’s most prominent latin and jazz musicians. The group’s specialty is timba, a contemporary cuban music style that combines the elements of traditional cuban music, salsa, jazz, rock and hip hop. The group’s unique mix of cuban rhythms, salsa beats and funk sensibility creates an infectious high energy atmosphere that is sure to lift everyone off their seats to move to the music.
Pedrito Vargas formed Grupo Ashé in 2008. Prior to Ashé, Pedrito toured with timba legends Los Van Van and traditional cuban music master, Buena Vista Social Club veteran, Barbarito Torres. Drawing on his vast cuban music experience, ranging from traditional charanga to modern conceptual rhythm and blues, Pedrito y su grupo have created a new sound and live music experience for latin music fans here in Seattle and beyond. The band has entertained crowds at Nectar Lounge, Edmonds Art Festival, Hispanic Seafair, Bite of Seattle and Muckleshoot Casino.
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Learn more, see: www.pedritovargas.com

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Member Since: 12/3/2007
Band Website: http://www.pedritovargas.com
Band Members:
Pedrito Vargas (percussion and musical director)
Eddie Rodriguez (vocals)
Miguel Baez (vocals)
Mikaela Romero (vocals)
Alex Chadsey (piano)
Andy Zadrozny (bass)
Peter Green (trumpet)
Chris Stover (trombone)
Galen Green (sax and flute)
Edsson Otero (congas)
and Junior Medina (guiro)

Influences: Manolito y su Trabuco, Charanga Habanera, Aldalberto Alvarez, Carlos Manuel, Isaac Delgado y mas...
Sounds Like: decide for yourself....

Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Check out this event: Grupo Ashe live at NAVYA Lounge Friday 2/27!

Hosted By:Grupo AsheWhen:Friday, February 27, 2009Where:NAVYA Lounge1333 5TH Ave Seattle98101Description:Grupo Ashe is live this Friday 02/27/2009 at NAVYA Lounge! See you there timberos! Pedrito y Gr...
Posted by on Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:34:00 GMT

Check out this event: Holiday Party with Grupo Ashé and Charanga Danzon

Hosted By: Pedrito VargasWhen: Friday Dec 19, 2008 at 7:30 PMWhere Rainier Chapter House of the D.A.R.800 East Roy Street (Capitol Hill)Seattle, WA 98102United StatesDescription:Pedrito Vargas Click H...
Posted by on Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:43:00 GMT

Ashe at Bite of Seattle - Photos


Posted by on Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:05:00 GMT

Ashe at Hispanic Seafair - Photos


Posted by on Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:05:00 GMT

LIVE VIDEO - Ashe at Edmonds Art Festival

Ashe's Eddie Rodriguez posted a video of our performance at Edmonds Art Festival.  The song "Marcando La Distancia" featuring Miguelito Baez. Disfrutalo!!!
Posted by on Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:44:00 GMT

LIVE VIDEO!! Grupo Ashe returns to Nectar Lounge


Posted by on Sat, 14 Jun 2008 17:04:00 GMT

The Return To Nectar Lounge 6.07.08


Posted by on Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:33:00 GMT

Cinco de Mayo at Green Lake

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Posted by on Mon, 19 May 2008 11:52:00 GMT

Nectar Debut 4.03.08 Pictures


Posted by on Sat, 10 May 2008 17:54:00 GMT

Meet Grupo Ashé


Posted by on Sun, 11 May 2008 10:41:00 GMT