Daniel Villarreal

Daniel Villarreal leads a two-night residency at Solar Myth, blending psychedelic funk, spiritual jazz, soul, and Latin American folkloric traditions into a groove-centered contemporary sound. Originally from Panama and long associated with Chicago’s music community, Villarreal is now based in Philadelphia. His music also draws on psychedelic rock, cumbia, Afrobeat, boogaloo, free jazz, hip-hop, and funk.

Villarreal’s recordings include the acclaimed debut *Panamá 77* and *Lados B*, his collaboration with Jeff Parker and Anna Butterss. His past collaborators include Joe Chambers, Marshall Allen, Neal Francis, Leyla McCalla, Charlie Hall of The War on Drugs, Toby Leaman of Dr. Dog, Jeff Parker, Anna Butterss, and Dos Santos.

When: November 6–7, 2026

Showtimes: 8 PM both nights

Tickets: $30 in advance; $35 day of show

Ages: 21 and over

Format: Friday, November 6, is a standing show. Saturday, November 7, is a seated show.

Lineup: Daniel Villarreal on drums and percussion, Cole DeGenova on keyboards, Nathan Karagianis on guitar, John Sutton on bass, and Danjuma Gaskin on congas

Special guests: Charlie Hall of The War on Drugs on November 6; DM Hotep of the Sun Ra Arkestra on November 7

Venue: Solar Myth, 1131 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia

Event type: Performance and residency