04.May.2010 The Heavy Pets & Toubab Krewe @ Common Grounds - Lazaroc

Tomorrow marks the 5th day of May, also known to those who speak spanish as Cinco de Mayo. You know the day that the Mexican Army had an unlikely victory over The French in 1862. As of late, the Cinco de Mayo has become more of a day of Mexican pride. Common Grounds has put together a show with a lot of talent. Toubab Krewe will be playing with The Heavy Pets who are releasing their new album.

The Heavy Pets (THP) are an American band whose contagious vibe blends rhythm and blues, jazz-funk and reggae fusion with homegrown rock and roll. Called “a living, breathing, force of nature” by Dan Sweeney of Relix magazine, THP are known for powerhouse performances spiked with hot electric licks and multi-climactic instrumental solos, as well as for their masterful acoustic acumen. In 2007, the group became an instant Sirius radio sensation with the release of their acclaimed double-disc debut album, Whale, driven by hit tracks “Operation of Flight” and “Sleep.” Major festival darlings, THP have taken the stage at Bonnaroo, moe.down, Langerado, New Orleans Backbeat Jazzfest, and their namesake PetZoo, a two-day, multi-band festival that draws hordes of Pets devotees to Bucks County, PA, to feast on the headliners’ live alchemy.

You can grab some tracks off that by simply putting your email here.

Anyone seen The Heavy Pets or Toubab Krewe before?

Are you going to try and have dinner at El Norteno’s or Las Margaritas?