Felix Gato Peralta is a Chicano singer-songwriter, guitarist, accordionist, and harmonica player from New Mexico. An international touring musician, he delivers high-energy performances that mix fiery guitar blues with soulful zydeco accordion, infectious cumbia rhythms, and heartfelt dance-storytelling lyrics rooted in Genízaro traditions.
His songs have been featured in the PBS documentary The Genízaro Experience: Shadows in Light and in the informational documentary The Steps of Our Ancestors, based on the Library of Congress Collection. He has performed at the Kennedy Center as part of the Arts Across America program and is a 2026 recipient of the 516 ARTS Fulcrum Fund grant.
Felix is a dedicated music mentor and cultural educator who leads outreach programs in schools across the United States. He currently teaches at Siembra Leadership High School, a charter school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he integrates regional folk traditions and Chicano Studies with hands-on music making.
Through his music and teaching, Felix honors ancestral histories—from Spain and Mexico to his Genízaro identity in New Mexico—while using song as a pathway for healing generational trauma and keeping cultural traditions alive.
Doors at 5pm…show 6:30pm. Tickets are $12 in advance…$15 at the door (children 12 & under are free).
The guest chef for this show is Fish from Cool Runnings Jamaican food truck. Visit BlueDragonTavern.com for menu options.
Get ready for a night of funk like you’ve never heard before!
Yumbel Marassi proudly presents his new project, Pocket Full of Funk!
A New Musical Experience:
This isn’t just a show; it’s an innovative musical journey designed to move your feet and ignite your soul. Expect a blend of irresistible funk rhythms with hints of reggae, all infused with the raw energy of Afrobeat. Prepare to be captivated by a sound that’s both familiar and refreshingly new.
Island Vibes and Local Talent
Pocket Full of Funk features a stellar lineup of Big Island musicians:
Yumbel Marassi: Composer, Vocals, and Bass
Pat Eskildsen – Guitar
Jesse Snyder: Saxophone
Mateo Belmarez: Keyboards
Dubrae Strafford: Drums
Join us at Blue Dragon for a night of unforgettable grooves and good times!
Doors at 5pm…Show 6:30pm-9:30pm. Tickets are $20 in advance…$25 at the door (children 12 & under are free).
Summer is here! Let’s dance! DJ Rachael Scott spins the hits that will keep you dancing all night! What will you wear? Rockstar? Beach Bod? Costumes encouraged 
put on a smile and leave your inhibitions at the door!
Doors at 5pm…Show at 6:30pm. Tickets are $10 in advance…$13 at the door (children 12 & under are free).
