Local band Making Faces has been working hard building their unique brand of “roggunk,” a creative blend of rock, reggae and funk.
This Fourth of July, the band will be performing at Royal Palm Beach’s “Star Spangled Spectacular” at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park at 3 p.m. on the main stage.
The all-day family event also including acts the Boss Project (a Bruce Springsteen tribute) and Keep the Faith (a Bon Jovi tribute). There will be a cornhole tournament, the Mayor Cup Kayak Race, a volleyball tournament, the Kids Fun Zone, the Food Truck Invasion, arts and crafts, vendors and more.
Hailing from West Palm Beach, Making Faces formed in 2011 and have performed more than 300 shows since then. Members include John DeMatteo (vocals, guitar), Jesse Lopez (vocals, guitar), Matt Brown (vocals, bass), Matt Gaulin (drums), and horn players Dave Kurzman (saxophone), Wayne Perry (trombone) and Orlando Haddock (trumpet).
Making Faces is currently working on a second album, which will be released in August. Their first full-length album, Bright Roads Ahead was released in February 2012. They have made a regional impact in the Southeast by consistently performing and touring.
The band’s unique “roggunk” sound stems from the band members’ “love of groove,” and the song messages are positive and inspirational. They are known for their energetic catchy songs, positive vibes, crowd interaction and stage antics.
Making Faces will also be performing at some other fun summer shows, such as “Summer Daze” in Lake Worth and “Beach Bash” in Satellite Beach.
Making Faces had the opportunity to represent the United States on a festival tour in China last year. Other notable performances have included SunFest, the BB&T Center, Light Up Ocala, the Delray Affair, the South Florida Fair, TurtleFest, Surfers for Autism and opening for acts such as BareNaked Ladies, Less Than Jake, the Original Wailers, Soul Asylum, Passafire, the Offspring, Ballyhoo and more.
For more info., visit Making Faces at www.makingfacesmusic.com.
ABOVE: West Palm Beach band Making Faces will perform Friday, July 4 in Royal Palm Beach.
