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561 Music

561 Music
561 Music
561 Music Festival
Florida
West Palm Beach
Miami
Reggae
West Palm Beach, United States
Steinger, Greene and Feiner
Lighthouse the Band
Paradoll
Turbo Kid
Dragon Con
Dirty Crum Bums
Leah Simmons
Saeed Tabibi Soul
Punk Music
South Florida Music Scene
Mother Rucker
Recording
Roots Shakedown

561 Music is hosted by Ben Childs and Hector Diaz of Killbillies. Listen every week as 561 Music hosts a different artist and/or local venue owner helping spread the word on the local music scene. Each episode will contain guest interviews, gear reviews, live performances, and show recommendations to not miss that week.

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Latest Episodes

This week, Ursa Arcana stopped by the studio and had a great chat with us about their live show, their musical journey, and preconceptions versus reality of drag queen life.

Ursa Arcana can be found at the following links:

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This week Jamie Granger stopped by the studio and had a great chat with us about the Miami singer songwriter scene, spots to catch original music, his Nashville connections, pandemic rebirth and much more!

Jamie can be found at the following links: more

This week BRB stopped by the studio and had a great chat with us about how his faith has shaped his music and his "Sanctified" festival on September 19th.

can be found at the following links:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/brb_music

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This week the guys from V!ViD stopped by the studio and had a great chat with us about the stories that underpin their lyrics, their music, and how they became, and now create as, a band. .

can be found at the following links:

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Recent Guests

Ray Garcia
Vocalist; member of Out Of The Ashes
Out Of The Ashes
Episode: Episode 264: The Songs That Jack Wrote With Out Of The Ashes
Saeed Tabibi Soul
Singer/producer, lead of the project and founder of The Brothers Nylon
Saeed Tabibi Soul / The Brothers Nylon
Episode: Episode 263: Realness With Saeed
Leah Simmons
Singer-songwriter showcased on the episode
Episode: Episode 261: We Love Leah Simmons!
Michael Paparo
Guitar and bass repair specialist, luthier
Paparo Strings and Frets
Episode: Episode 258: Everyone Should Know Michael Paparo!
Aba Zions
Jazz musician and drummer
Jazz Fusion Drummer
Episode: Episode 253: Let's Get High! With Aba Zions
Brett Staska
Musician/artist guest
Episode: Episode 251: Yeehaw! With Brett Staska
Roots Shakedown
Reggae band featured on the episode
Roots Shakedown
Episode: Episode 248: Bleeps and Riddims With Roots Shakedown
Turbo Kid
Band featured on episode
Turbo Kid
Episode: Episode 247: Turbo Style! With Turbo Kid
Edwin (Eddie)
Guitarist/vocalist of Paradoll; collaborator with Snake Lounge members
Paradoll
Episode: Episode 246: Why You Need Paridol In Your Life

Hosts

Ben Childs
Host of 561 Music, based in the Florida scene; co-hosts with Hector Diaz; frequently covers gear, local venues, and community-driven music.
Hector Diaz
Co-host of 561 Music; engages with guests across the local music ecosystem, including bands, venues, and community sponsors.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
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Energetic and community-driven with a strong local focus.
Casual, entertaining banter that still informs about the scene.
Great guests and practical music-industry insights.

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Episode 226: Singing the Unsayable with Derit
Q: What would you say in terms of musical style and where you fit in genre-wise?
Derit describes a singer-songwriter vein with influences from folk, country, and some alternative styles, emphasizing an intimate storytelling approach and the ability to blend acoustic/vocal work across genres.
Episode 226: Singing the Unsayable with Derit
Q: So, Derit, why don't you explain a little bit about what your project's all about?
Derit explains that it is technically a solo project with lots of collaboration from friends and other musicians in the scene who contribute their talents, highlighting a collective, community-driven approach to creating music.
Episode 265: Getting Wild with Wild Spark
Q: What's the message behind The Defiance of Joy and the new EP?
Ignacio discusses balancing political frustration with a call to joy, explaining the defiance-joy concept as a way to fight through oppression while still enjoying life and performing.
Episode 265: Getting Wild with Wild Spark
Q: How did you build the band around the early songs and who joined first?
The host details the process of bringing Adrian, Carlos, Adriana, and eventually Joel and Mateo into the lineup, highlighting the cross-cultural connections and the importance of chemistry.
Episode 265: Getting Wild with Wild Spark
Q: Tell me a little bit about how Wild Spark transpired and how the idea evolved.
Ignacio explains the shift from the earlier project, the rapid demo-to-song process, and how the band formed by bringing in friends and collaborators, ultimately evolving into a fully-formed lineup around a core batch of songs.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 561 Music

What is 561 Music about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A locally focused music show that features guest interviews, live performances, gear talk, and festival/offbeat event coverage from the Florida scene. Episodes frequently center on up-and-coming bands and regional venues, with practical tips for DIY promotion, booking, and sustaining a music career amid day jobs and community-driven support. A standout angle is the strong emphasis on community: collaboration with local venues, sponsors, and organizers, plus extensive conversations around gear, craft, and the craft of building a scene. Fans likely appreciate candid stories from artists, hands-on tech talk, and behind-the-scenes looks at organizing small-to-midscale music events in the region.

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Recent guests on 561 Music include:

1. Ray Garcia
2. Saeed Tabibi Soul
3. Leah Simmons
4. Michael Paparo
5. Aba Zions
6. Brett Staska
7. Roots Shakedown
8. Turbo Kid

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