Fans can expect a mix of Jacuzzi Boys favorites and Spanish-language tributes.
Jacuzzi Boys press photo.
Editor’s note — 5:30 p.m. Friday, October 10: This show has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 26, due to inclement weather.
Miami’s own garage-rock fixtures, Jacuzzi Boys, are switching things up, including languages. The trio will perform their first-ever all-Spanish set as part of Miami Beach’s OnStage! Live en la Playa series, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a sun-soaked night of fuzzed-out riffs, Spanish pop classics, and Miami spice.
“Our band members are all Hispanic,” says singer and guitarist Gabriel Alcala. “Diego [drummer] and I are Venezuelan, and Danny [bassist] is Cuban. We admire a lot of great Hispanic garage rock from the ’60s, so we chose a handful of songs we thought would be cool to cover for the setlist.”
The band, known for its punchy, lo-fi sound and effortlessly cool stage presence, sees this show as a way to connect its Miami roots with its cultural heritage. Though the idea came before the recent buzz around Spanish-language performances in mainstream spaces — ahem, Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl — the timing feels right. “We’re definitely playing rock ’n’ roll,” Alcala says. “So I think it’ll be a fun juxtaposition. Our friend Michael Duffy will be joining us on percussion, which will add a cool feel to our songs and the covers we’re doing.”
Fans can expect a mix of Jacuzzi Boys favorites and Spanish-language tributes inspired by the psychedelic surf and garage sounds of the 1960s. The set will share the stage with Sonora Tukukuy, Allapattah’s own psychedelic cumbia heavyweights, and DJ Le Spam, founder of Spam Allstars and a master of crate-dug tropical grooves.
The show comes as the band gears up to release its next album, Too Cold to Tango, recorded in Memphis. “We recorded at the legendary Sam Phillips Recording Service, where greats like Alex Chilton, Sam the Sham, Bob Dylan, and John Prine have recorded,” Alcala says. “We finished in about two days and got to hang out with Sam Phillips’ son, Jerry Phillips, and hear amazing stories. It was a fun, magical trip.”
Their latest single, “Instant Separation,” captures the band’s breezy yet bittersweet style. “Not really,” Alcala says when asked if the track was a nod to Miami’s summer mood. “Danny, who plays guitar on that song, brought that chord progression to practice, and we wrote it on the spot. I added some fun, nonsensical lyrics. I think we were subconsciously aiming for a Velvet Underground’s ‘She’s My Best Friend’ vibe on that one.”
As part of the City of Miami Beach’s OnStage! series, the concert reflects a broader mission to celebrate cultural diversity through public art and performance. “This event during Hispanic Heritage Month reflects our commitment to showcasing diverse artistic voices in public spaces,” says Lissette Garcia Arrogante, director of Miami Beach Tourism and Culture. “Events like this not only honor the deep cultural roots of our Hispanic communities, but also invite residents and visitors to engage with contemporary artists whose work offers fresh perspectives on identity, community, and creative expression.”
In addition to the live acts, the Mobile Dále Zine Truck will park at Altos Del Mar Park, transformed into a traveling gallery featuring Cumbia-inspired artwork — from vintage record covers to bold, retro poster designs. Guests can even design their own LP covers using fonts and color palettes inspired by Latin America’s golden age of pop.
For Alcala, a recognized visual artist who also designed the show’s flyer, the visual side of Jacuzzi Boys is another way to tell their story. “Music and visual art are two separate creative outlets for me,” he says. “For this flyer, I just tried to illustrate what I imagined a fun, musical golden hour at the beach would feel like.”
Jacuzzi Boys with Sonora Tukukuy and DJ Le Spam. OnStage! Live en la Playa. Saturday, October 26, 6 p.m., Altos Del Mar Park, Miami Beach. Free with RSVP.