Formed in 2011 by Venezuelan-Canadian brothers (and experienced punk rockers) Javier and Victor Badillo, CARACAS forges an unforgettable mix of Latin grooves, fiercely original rock and a high-energy live show, reminiscent of bands like Pixies, Gogol Bordello and Santana, with a Venezuelan twist. Their lyrics are tinged with the bittersweet optimism surrounding the Venezuelan social struggle, delivered in big party anthems and traditional "sonadas" (Venezuelan folk waltz) on a Cuatro guitar, adding up to a live shows impossible to forget. Caracas has completed a tour of the Mexican Mayan Riviera (2014) a tour of the Okanagan (2015), recorded 2 EPs and a demo, and has songs featured in TV shows, web series and independent movies. The band has also been invited to share the stage with Latin Grammy nominated stars Jarabe de Palo (Spain), Gondwana (Chile) and La Gusana Ciega (Mexico). Releases and Appearances Caracas's new EP "Bring on the Playtime" (Spring 2016) was produced by South African-Canadian producer Dylan Ellis (Hokum, Rami Lakkis), and was recorded in Vancouver's iconic The Farm studios, and at DeVille Studios, tucked in a small East Vancouver neighborhood. A music video for their single "Bring on the Playtime" (2016) was filmed by director Shaun Walford of Shot By A Ninja. You can watch the award winning music video on YouTube. "Bring on the Playtime" is also the theme song for the craft brewery web series "Vancouver On Tap" (2016). A number of the band's songs are featured in the independent movies "The Cover-Up" (2013) and "Naked Night Bike" (2014). Caracas performed on Vancouver's Shaw TV Channel 4 for the "Canadian Sound Arts Therapy Show", a community-driven program. The episode originally aired in the spring of 2015. In the summer of the same year, they were invited to perform at the 27th Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival 2015, the largest of its kind in North America. Check them out online at www.caracastheband.com Follow them on Twitter at www.twitter.com/caracastheband Like their FB page at www.facebook.com/caracastheband