An Evening Concert with Money Chicha
Get ready for a night of irresistible rhythm and groove as Money Chicha headlines a FREE concert at Guthrie Green on Saturday, May 16. This Austin-based group brings a vibrant fusion of cumbia and Latin funk, creating a sound that is both deeply rooted in tradition and boldly electrifying.
Featuring Grammy Award-winning members, Money Chicha delivers a high-energy performance inspired by the rich musical heritage of “Chicha, ”a style that blends Andean melodies with the vintage sounds of 1960s and 1970s Colombian and Peruvian music, layered with elements of psychedelic rock.
The Chris Combs Quartet with Jesse Aycock will open the show.
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, grab a bite from local food trucks, and enjoy an unforgettable evening of live music.
7:30 p.m. - Chris Combs Quartet with Jesse Aycock
9 p.m. - Money Chicha
ABOUT MONEY CHICHA
Money Chicha is an Austin, Texas based group featuring members of the Grammy-award winning Latin orchestra Grupo Fantasma and its offshoot funk outfit Brownout which performs a fuzzed-out, reverb-drenched and percussion-heavy style of music inspired by the sounds of Peru and Colombia in the 60’s and 70’s. This style of music, sometimes called “Chicha” music, is known for its infectious Latin beat, its psychedelic, surf guitar pyrotechnics and its melodies influenced by the indigenous culture of the Andes mountains.
The group’s sound is derived from the exhilarating syncopations of congas, cowbell and timbales, the gritty tones of combo organs and vintage synthesizers, effects-laden guitar melodies, insistent bass lines and a healthy dose of trippy, psychedelic effects. Money Chicha is a modern translation of this South American musical style interpreted by highly skilled veterans of America’s most vibrant music town. In their capable hands the “Chicha” genre takes on a new and unique character, guaranteed to move one to both dance and listen, entranced by the undeniable rhythms and virtuosic displays of musicality.
The group has performed at Tropico Festival in Acapulco, MX, Mapquest music festival, SXSW, Pachanga Festival and is scheduled to perform at Mole de Mayo festival in Chicago, IL. Money Chicha’s newest album “Onda Esoterica” was released in December 2025 on Spanish label Vampisoul.
Event Links
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