WeMustBe: T. Xiques and Christine Dominguez.
Photo credit: Courtesy of Mariella's

POUND RIDGE, N.Y. – The award-winning duo WeMustBe will perform at Mariella’s Wine & Espresso Bar this Saturday at 8 p.m.

WeMustBe, comprised of Christine Dominguez and T. Xiques, was named winner of Best Acoustic Duo by Hudson Valley Magazine in 2011. Dominguez also co-wrote the Grammy-nominated song, “Airplane,” which was recorded by B.o.B.

The duo plays an assortment of instruments and switches it up on stage with vocals, piano, guitar, five string bass and percussion to create an organic pop/soul sound.

Dominiguez is originally from Newburgh, N.Y. and collaborates with producers in the urban/hip-hop community. T. Xiques grew in Putnam Valley, N.Y. and began performing as a professional drummer at age 15. He continues to tour the world with artists that include Savoy Brown, Dr. Know and Daryl Jenifer (Bad Brains), Colin Hay and Brother.

WeMustBe recorded and produced its self-titled debut album and is collaborating with other artists.

Mariella’s is located in the Scott’s Corners business district in Pound Ridge at 71 Westchester Ave. For more information, call 914-964-2424, or e-mail info@poundridgewine.com.