New York, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/20/2017 -- Fogo Azul NYC is out of the gates with a Samba band bang for 2017! Due to the huge volume of performance requests for spring and summer, they're having two open rehearsals for any woman to come and try out some drums. They have 50 drums available so women can see what it's like to be part of a Brazilian drum line. No musical or dance experience is necessary to participate in the marching band. They will teach participants everything they need to know. Being able to read music is not required. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and bring a pair of earplugs! 

Open Rehearsals:

Monday, January 30th at PS 11 Auditorium, 320 West 21st Street, Manhattan between 8th and 9th Avenue 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm, please arrive 15 minutes early to get set up.

Saturday, February 4th at SALK School, 320 East 20th Street, Manhattan, between 1st and 2nd Avenue, please enter the school on 19th Street 1 pm to 5 pm, please arrive 15 minutes early to get set up. 

For more information visit: www.fogoazulnyc.com

About Fogo Azul NYC
Fogo Azul NYC has brought together women of all nationalities and all boroughs to learn and perform drumming in New York City and beyond. The group has inspired women, young and old, to follow their heart and passions and travel to be a part of events they would not otherwise have the opportunity to be a part of.

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Formerly known as Batala NYC, the newly re-branded Fogo Azul NYC has their first appearance in New York City. The all female drumming band now adds Blue Man Group to their roster of enviable opportunities such as playing with the Rolling Stones and their role in the TMNT II film.

New York, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/21/2016 -- The all women's drumline, Batala NYC has changed their name to Fogo Azul NYC, or "blue fire". The group decided to change their affiliation from the Batala organization to join the more community-based drumming organization, Grooversity. Befitting their passion, the drumline has spent years making a name for themselves in the local music community. This has afforded the all-female band roles in movies, opening for sporting events, and the opportunity to play alongside artists like Lorde and the Rolling Stones. Most recently, the drumline played alongside The Blue Man Group at an event in New York City.

Fogo Azul NYC has brought together women of all nationalities and all boroughs to learn and perform drumming in New York City and beyond. The switch in affiliations from Batala to Grooversity provides the band with more autonomy and opportunities for community work, something incredibly important to the women who make up Fogo Azul. As a result, the name change delivers a message about the band's direction and passion.

"We chose 'blue fire' because it represents a certain duality but also a unique fire," says artistic director Stacy Kovacs "We have always been a group that took in and encouraged women of any level of musicality to pick up the drums and play. We have inspired women, young and old, to follow their heart and passions and the support we have received in New York City has enabled us to travel and be a part of events that have been beyond our wildest dreams. This change in name and affiliation enables us to take our performance and our passions to the next level."

By joining with Grooversity, Fogo Azul NYC will be better able to shift their focus to one of diversity awareness and drumming for the purpose of positive outcomes.

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Contact:
Stacy Kovacs, Artistic Director
askus@fogoazulnyc.com
917-684-8794

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