"Straighten Up And Lose" by Juan Wauters

Juan Wauters first appeared on the NYC music scene as a member of the band The Beets. Currently repping Jackson Heights, Queens, the Montevideo, Uruguay native brings a lively, brilliant rawness to his performances, inviting the audience to come along on his the journey of his musical alter-ego, Juan Pablo. Here, Wauters uses the space of the live room at Serious Business Music in Brooklyn in ways that few have. Come along and see.

Introducing Juan Pablo is available now from Captured Tracks.

Listen to the audio podcast for more music and interview.

ProducerBryan Bruchman
Director of Photography/EditorCharles Hinshaw
Assistant Camera Jeanette D. Moses
Recording Engineer Travis Harrison

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