Hot! Hot! Hot! This year Earth Day’s main event will feature Proxima Parada, a California Funk & Soul band. Infused with rhythmic variety, lyrical depth, and a strong sense of musical integrity, this four-piece band cites Ray Charles, The Wood Brothers, Bill Withers, and The Band as influences. They create anything from unadorned acoustic that captures the atmosphere of a summer morning to floor-stomping, dance numbers with enough passion to attract any open ears. Sound check anyone?