Music Ed Fest

Are you ready for a PARTY with a PURPOSE. Music Ed Fest 2026 is back! Support Pavel & Direct Contact and their efforts to bring music programs to students in his home country, the Dominican Republic. We are so excited about the work that Music Ed Fest has been doing over the past 12 years for young musicians in the Dominican Republic, and we want to celebrate and continue to raise scholarships for these students.

Come out to listen to great music, dance lessons and performance, and Dominican food and drinks!

Get ready for :

Live music from ...

Pavel & Direct Contact

Pavel Polanco-Safadit and Direct Contact led by acclaimed Dominican pianist and composer, renowned for his energetic and fiery performances. His music is a captivating blend of traditional Dominican rhythms and contemporary jazz influences. @pavel.directcontact

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Hosted by Rafael Sanchez

Dance lessons & performance by Latin Expressions @latinexpressions

Dominican-themed appetizers.

Festive Dominican-inspired cocktails

Live Auction

Lots of energy and good vibes.

And so much more!

All proceeds support music education for young musicians and programs in the Dominican Republic

Pavel Polanco-Safadit - piano

Leah Crane - vocals

Steve Dokken - bass

Keith Cozart - congas

Matt McGraw-drums

David Allee - percussion

Forrest Means - trumpet

Rich Cohen - sax

Rich Dole - trombone