Azul Zapata

AZUL: AZUL’s sound is as multicultural as her background. Her music is enriched by her Argentinian roots, travel, and relationships, while influenced by jazz, broadway, soul, gospel, blues, disco, Latin folk and Latin rock. She is emotional, empathetic, and empowered. She is driven to amplify opportunities for femme/queer/poc individuals in her band and on stage. AZUL sings (in Spanish, English, and French), dances, and plays trumpet. She’s as serious as she is silly, and she wants *you* to connect with that energy while she’s on stage. Her sound (and heart) is made whole by talented bandmates Bethany McKee (keys) and TJ Richardson (bass, percussion). She is a gal about town in the Triangle area and can fill a room with dancers and groovers. Opus & The Frequencies: Known for their energetic live shows, Opus & The Frequencies have earned a reputation as a must-see Columbia act. This reputation has seen them playing small clubs and bars in support of local or touring regional acts, as well as gracing bigger stages like the St. Pats Festival in Five Points, Columbia Food and Wine Festival’s Concert On The Runway, Solfest Rollfest, and USC legacy events (Tiger Burn, First Night Carolina) in support of bands like Hippo Campus, Illiterate Light, The Blue Dogs, Flipturn, lighthearted and Brook and The Bluff to name a few. The Frequencies harness an eclectic blend of influences—funk, indie rock, Latin grooves, and pop sensibilities—converging into a distinctive sound. This sonic alchemy flourishes whether they take the stage as a four-piece or an expansive ten-piece ensemble. The band found time between extensive gigging to record and release their first EP release, “You’re Trash Kid,” in early 2023. A largely self-recorded labor of love, the EP served as a crucible for their growth, offering invaluable insights into the intricacies of the recording process. Armed with this newfound wisdom, Opus & The Frequencies are currently in the process of recording "Euphoria" and "It's Time," two dancey funk-fueled singles primed for release in early 2024.