Orlando Mendez performed a country set at the City of Doral’s July 4 celebration and used his stage time to promote recent and upcoming music.

Introducing himself as Orlando Mendez and referring to his stage persona as the "Cuban Cowboy," Mendez said he was born and raised in Miami and described taking his show to Nashville. “I took this show to Nashville, Tennessee where I've been out there representing not only my city, but my culture and my people,” Mendez said.

During the set he referenced a recent release he identified as "Whiskey on Lonely" and told the crowd a new single, "Modern Day Pirates," would be released on Friday, July 11. Mendez thanked the audience for streaming music on platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube and encouraged listeners to follow him on Instagram and TikTok.

Band members named on stage included Stan Hubin (lead guitar), Reece Sortingberg (bass), Blake Evans (drums) and Sebastian Lani (acoustic and electric). Mendez closed his set by thanking veterans and first responders and by repeating his appreciation to the City of Doral for hosting the event.

The remarks and promotions were part of a concert-style segment of the city’s Independence Day programming and did not include any municipal actions or policy proposals.