Backbeat Entertainment
- Orlando, FL
- Top 40 Band
- 6 Verified Bookings
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Meet Luigi "Weege" Casaretto, the dynamic frontman of 880 South. With nearly two decades of stage experience, Luigi's soulful vocals and multi-instrumental talents are prime. He crafts original songs & reimagines popular hits, blending soul, reggae, and R&B with influences from Motown and classic rock with a reggaeish twist. Bill Withers, Jack Johnson, UB40, Sublime and Michael Franti are keen as Luigi brings a unique soulful reggae energy to every performance. Formed in 2002, 880 South has been captivating audiences with their infectious sound and captivating performances ever since. You can book Weege as a duo acoustic artist(2 musicians) or 880 South full 6-8 piece band with horns!
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Price Range: $300-$1200
Gig Length: 45 - 120 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
A seasoned group of performers who blend their own originals and medley cover songs and renditions of popular music in their own style of reggaeish soul. The music spans across several generations and decades of music from 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s. Some modern songs can also be expected.
The music style is adaptable and the set list can be modified to match the audience, mood and environment. What you get in Luigi "Weege" Casaretto is a seasoned MC and personality who can keep the crowd engaged and intrigued with his powerful soulful vocals.
Luigi Casaretto has 19 years of live performance experience as a vocalist and frontman for 880 South, Floppy Rods, The Year, and more recently Peak Arrival & Donjon. This versatile multi-instrumentalist is primarily a vocalist who writes his own originals and covers popular hits as his own unique renditions. He is a professional music composer and producer for film and television.
Luigi delivers a soulful blend of folk, vintage reggae, modern alternative and soulful R&B medleys. Naturally his sound is Reggae driven but is motivated by Motown, Folk and Classic Rock legends.
If Luigi was in a Spotify or Pandora playlist he would likely play alongside these artists: Bill Withers, Jack Johnson, Gregory Isaacs, Corey Glover and Andy Grammer.
Luigi and/or his band, 880 South, will arrive with his electric guitar, microphones, stands, bass amplification, guitar amp, keyboards, full drum set and possibly 2 horn players. If full band or duet act, we will require some lighting and either an elevated space or a secured space where our instruments will not be bothered or messed with.
Must indicate whether live sound on stage is provided. Can bring his own PA for an additional cost $150.
Venue must provide proper lighting and electrical outlets and extensions.
July 20, 2024 • All-day event | Yampa Reggae River Festival |
August 28, 2017 • 12:00am - 11:55pm | My Birthday |
July 29, 2017 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Birthday Party for Bear |
July 27, 2017 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Marley Birthday Dinner |
May 18, 2017–May 21, 2017 • 6:00pm - 12:00pm | Stikmon Benefit |
May 13, 2017 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Birthday Party for Bunny |
April 29, 2017 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Birthday Dinner Surprise |
April 28, 2017 • 5:00pm - 11:00pm | Layla's Birthday |
*Our Shorter set of Originals and a few covers*
Effect of Sunshine
Trust In Me
Something ‘Bout Truckee
I Can’t Wait (Nu Shooz cover Analog Players Society version)
C20H25N3o
Puzzles
Good Thing Going (Sugar Minott cover)
Just a Thought
Jam on the One Drop* (2 chord improv dub medley on the 1)
Megaton Bomb
Never Been
Coming In From The Cold (Bob Marley Cover)
Flabbergasted
The End Again
You Can Feel It
Apartment 28
Golden Slumbers / Carry That Weight / The End
(cover by The Beatles)
*Covers*
(A more recent list of remake reggae songs are available on our Spotify Playlist)
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Stiches by Sean Mendes
Feels Like by Katchafire
Summer of 69 by Bryan Adams
Your Love by The Outfield
Dont Dream It’s Over by Crowded House
*Medley* How I Wish It Would Rain by The Temptations / Second that Emotion by Smokey Robinson / Hard to Handle by Otis Redding / Faith by George Michael
BankRobber by The Clash
Oh Boy by Buddy Holly
Looking Out My Backdoor by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Baby Father by Sade
Sunshine by Jonathan Edwards
Valerie by Amy Winehouse
(Medley of Hits) by Bob Marley
All Night Long -by Sam Cooke
Nothing Can Change This Love by Sam Cooke
Having a Party by Sam Cooke
Banana Pancakes by Jack Johnson
Tide Is High by Blondie
Suspicious Minds by Elvis Presley
Why Do Girls by Born Jamericans / Mellow Mood by Bob Marley
Sam Cooke, Bob Marley, Sublime, Bill Withers, Jack Johnson, Red Hot Chili Peppers, UB40, Gregory Isaacs, Andy Grammer, Otis Redding, James Brown, Billy Joel, INXS, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, John Mayer, Amy Winehouse, Pearl Jam, Kid Cudi, Marvin Gaye
A list of music we sometimes remake into reggae/rocksteady/ska music
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Stage Lighting
4 minimum Electric Outlets(that can handle high wattage)
A secured or elevated space for our gear/instruments
PA (can bring our own sound system for an extra $150)
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