Jaime Garza, a.k.a. Beans, grew up just outside of Detroit, Michigan. At the age of seven, his mother,
involved in the music industry herself, arranged for his piano lessons. Since then, music has always
been a part of his life and passion. Jaime moved to Englewood, Florida in 2004 and established his
own cleaning supply business. During this time, he became part of the Punta Gorda Guitar Army
where he met his partner, Mark. In January of 2007 they formed, “Beans and Seeds.”
Mark Cangelosi, a.k.a. “Seeds,” sprouted from Staten Island in New York City. As the New York City
School System excelled in the arts, Mark participated in numerous choral and theatrical groups
starting with elementary school. He picked up his first guitar in 1966, and in 1972, he moved to Florida,
where he held a career for 10 years in radio broadcasting. He worked at several Central Florida Radio
Stations, and while serving the United States Marine Corp, broadcast for the Far East Network in
Iwakuni, Japan. During his time in Japan, he played guitar with fellow servicemen, Peter Cook and Ed
Bagsley to form “The Road Toads.” In 1984, during college, he found his passion for playing
harmonica and performed solo in several Tampa, Florida coffee houses. In 1994, Mark became a
member of “The Apollo Sweepers,” including Jeff Ramsland and Michael Blair in Wauchula, Florida
performing at local functions, charities, and church. Then, in 2000, upon moving to Port Charlotte,
Florida, he joined the “Punta Gorda Guitar Army” where he met Jaime.
The name, “Beans and Seeds” was Jaime’s idea. When he was growing up, because his last name was
Garza, they called him Garbanzo Bean. Mark’s last name of Cangelosi sounded like Cantaloupe;
hence, “Garbanzo Beans” and “Cantaloupe Seeds” became “Beans and Seeds!”
“Beans and Seeds” have been performing and enjoying the Southwest Florida Coast as a top notch,
“acoustic duo." They entertain with a diverse array of songs from the 1960’s until now.
We provide great music for restaurants, special events, private parties, lounges, and assisted living
facilities. We will also help with charity.
Our music stylings are of a great range from classic rock to modern day.
We cover a variety from the Beatles, Van Morrison, Cat Stevens, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, and CC
Revival, to the Black Crowes, Bob Seger, Nirvana, Collective Soul and Pearl Jam.
Our performances are energy filled with great sounds from Two Guys, Two Guitars, and a Harmonica!
We love to have fun!
Contact Us:
Jaime (Beans) - 941-587-2217 (Promotions)
Mark (Seeds) - 941-204-0278 (Harmony)
E-Mail to: beansandseeds@yahoo.com
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