MEET THE BAND

The Story of Two Brothers, Their Music, and Bamboo Taxi

Dan and Ben Seffer are Florida natives with Bahamian descent who have been bringing their brand of reggae, rock, funk, and other genres of music to the local scene through bands like Category 5, Blind Fish, The Seffer Brothers Duo, and Caribbean Blue. Growing up between Miami and the Bahamas they developed a unique Caribbean style of guitar and bass playing. Ben is also an accomplished steel pan player. Both brother's are legally blind but watch out, their sense of hearing music is out of this world!

Desiree Ruiz is a native Miamian of Cuban descent. Her heritage and passion for singing defines the essence of what rhythm and the power of music should be. Desiree and Ben toured the Sloppy Joe’s circuit and many other places in Florida and the Bahamas with Wesley B. Wright the former lead guitarist of The Miami Sound Machine in a band called No Regrets.

Their passion for music and their brand of rock alternative, reggae, funk, and dance has kept them all in the local music scene for well over 20 years. They have recently reunited, and are taking the scene as Bamboo Taxi. They have a strong network of talented musicians who are part of the "Bamboo Crew," Chris Johnson, Smokin Joe, and other local percussionists.

They have developed a loyal following and made strong friendships with everyone they have touched through the sound they create. Their sound reflects all of South Florida, and they're ready to JAM!