Bandmates from Empire Strikes Brass pose on a long metal beam.

Empire Strikes Brass At Cafe Eleven

Name: Empire Strikes Brass At Cafe Eleven
Start: 2026-12-02T20:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-12-02T22:00:00-04:00
Location: Cafe Eleven

A high-octane rock-funk fusion band known for their explosive track “Boxcars in the Sky.”

Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2026 | 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Empire Strikes Brass At Cafe Eleven

(904) 460-9311

Just one short block from the beach.
501 A1A Beach Blvd
St. Augustine, FL 32080

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Cafe Eleven presents Empire Strikes Brass in their listening room on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

Empire Strikes Brass has been active since 2012 and features a potent section of saxophones, trumpets, and other instruments. Standout tracks include "Fat Flat 4," "Pile 'em Up," "Polish," "23 or 6 to 4," "Boxcars in the Sky," "Circle," "Brasterpiece," "Tongue," and "Snuffy's Last Line." The lineup features Lenny Pettinelli on keyboards, Debrissa McKinney on saxophone and vocals, Tim Morgan on trumpet, Nik Hope on drums, Pauly Juhl on saxophone, Chris Porter on guitar, JP Furnas on bass, and Sean Donnelly on percussion and keyboards.

Quickly becoming a festival favorite from coast to coast, this band shared stages with artists like Umphreys McGee and Papadosio. The band's discography includes Theme for a Celebration and Brassterpiece Theatre.

Admission: Tickets range from $19.93 to $32.71. Purchase tickets in advance online or at Cafe Eleven on the day of the show.

When: Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Cafe Eleven, located at 501 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach, Florida 32080.