THE BAND

Ivy (Stella) Nugent - Keyboards
Born and raised in Brooklyn, Ivy has performed all over the US, Europe, and and Mexico. After going to Woodstock in 1969 she moved to San Francisco and then eventually Seattle where she created several bands each performing different styles of music.

Jamie Nugent - Clarinet
Originally from Washington state, Jamie graduated from last chair clarinet to first chair in only 50 years. Benny Goodman came to him in a dream and told him to pick up that licorice stick and blow, man, blow. Since then he has performed in the US, Europe, and Mexico. He's also our resident sea captain and blacksmith (but not into heavy metal).

Lucho Garcia - Guitar & Vocals
Originally from Argentina, Lucho now makes San Pancho, Mexico his home. Lucho is also a member of the cumbia band, Cardumen Tropical.


Jorge Díaz - Bass
Jorge Díaz, was born in Mexico. His first contact with the electric bass was at the age of 12, from there he began to be part of various styles in music such as rock, blues and jazz. He also has a career in circus that makes a perfect match with music and performing arts!
Benito Navarro - Drums & Percussion
First call drummer from Argentina, Benito now makes his home in the tropical paradise of San Pancho, Nayarit on the Pacific coast of Mexico.