Hola Amigos!
Sweet Sixx are full-time musicians homesteading off-grid in Baja California Mexico. Sixx and Sweet have been together since 2003; sharing, recording and touring their music since 2013.
Find out more about our life through MUISC! Music is Life!
The Dynamic Duo: The Story of Sweet Sixx
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Sweet Sixx is the vibrant partnership of Rachel Pack, known affectionately as "Sweet" on stage, and her husband Sixx Pack. Beyond their multifaceted roles as event production managers, graphic artists, social media marketers, and tour
guides, they are accomplished musicians with an insatiable passion for travel.
With over 50 years of combined experience in producing and marketing events, seminars, tours, and festivals, Sixx's background boasts an impressive array of achievements. He's served as a magazine and newspaper publisher, hosted "The Webmaster Show," a nationally syndicated radio talk show where he interviewed luminaries such as Bill Gates (Microsoft), Reed Hastings (Netflix), even Larry Page, and Sergey Brin (Google Founders), and at one point Sixx even announced for professional MMA events.
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Rachel's journey, on the other hand, was shaped by her love for fitness. Holding positions ranging from head lifeguard to marketing director, her nearly 11-year tenure at the YMCA equipped her with a diverse skill set that she seamlessly integrated into her role as Vice President of the California State Fresno Kinesiology Club.
Their paths converged in Fresno, California in 2001, as Sixx produced a concert adjacent to Sweet's workplace at Fresno State University.
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Married since 2003, they've turned their shared love for music and adventure into a colorful life and career. From managing blues and Latin festivals to orchestrating an 850-mile charity walk down the Baja Peninsula, their expertise in event production knows no bounds, earning them numerous accolades along the way.
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Their entrepreneurial spirit led them to publish "Mexico Living" in 2007 and establish the Baja Good Life Club in 2010, offering discounted insurance to foreign residents and travelers in Baja California, alongside Baja Tours and Events. In 2014, they founded the Blues Against Hunger Society, harnessing the power of blues music to raise food and make a tangible difference in communities.
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Their journey took an unexpected turn in 2013 when fellow musicians Pancho and Sal of the Rio Samaya Band suggested they pursue music during a boat-building project. Embracing the suggestion wholeheartedly, Sweet Sixx, along with their band The Wild Pack, deliver performances that span more than a decade, blending up-tempo swing, blues, and classic and modern blues-rock with elements of rumba, waltz, and rock 'n' roll.
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Music has become the cornerstone of their lives, reshaping their journey in profound and unexpected ways.
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MORE ABOUT SIXX
MORE ABOUT RACHEL.
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- Accolades -
The 2016 Baja Walk 100 - 100 miles, 5 Day walk against cancer.
Rachel and Sixx's most moving event was The Baja Walk 100, a 100 mile, 5 days cancer walk in the San Felipe Baja California desert. This is a fully supported walk with support station every 3 miles of the 100-mile course. The event was life-changing for all involved. 2016 Baja Cancer Walk 100 - Raised over $9,000 USD for San Felipe Cancer Society and Mujeres Que Viven, AC.
The Mexico Report’s 2015 Heroes of Mexico Award
The Mexico Report has honored us with their prestigious "REAL HEROES of MEXICO AWARDS" for our contributions to Mexico in 2012 & 2016, specifically Baja. We are very proud of these awards. 2012 and 2016
The Blues Against Hunger Tours
From 2014 until the present, BAHS produces an annual food drive tour designed to reach out to blues musicians, music lovers, and organizations to help feed the hungry within their own communities in Mexico BAJA BLUES AGAINST HUNGER TOUR. Still going strong - READ MORE
2014 The Bud Light Latino Fest
Saturday, February 15th, 2014 Rachel and Sixx, along with good friend Terry Van Arsdale produced the Bud Light Latino Fest. The event will be held at La Ventana del Mar Resort, a beautiful world-class resort located on the beach of the gorgeous Sea of Cortez. Sponsored by Bud Lite / Corona.
The event was a great success, not only in terms of attendance but also the variety of Latin music from Flamenco to Norteno and including the finest Latin cuisine. Including performances by Los Regionales de Mexicali, Tesoro from Tuscon Arizona, and many others. The Baja Latino Fest was a unique bilingual multicultural event is for everyone of all ages. A celebration of all things Latin; Music, Dance, Food, and Friendships. Photos: 2014
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2014 Blues Against Hunger Bash
The first food drive campaign of Blues Against Hunger was the Blues Music Food Drive Tour on the West Coast including Baja, California and Oregon, and many great venues along the way, including the World Famous Johnny in Hollister California. http://www.bluesagainsthunger.org/
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The San Felipe Folk & Bluegrass Festival
2011 - 2015 A special day every year when the clan from north of the border come down to Mexico from throughout the southwest with fiddles, guitars, banjos, flutes and more, strapped to the tops of their cars with tents, ice chests, and beer. It is always a week of music on the beach followed by a special concert the night before the musicians leave. A great time with amazing musicians.
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BLUES & ARTS FESTIVAL (2008 - 2014)
In 2008, the newly chartered San Felipe Lions Club asked Sixx and Rachel to help them produce San Felipe Blues & Arts Fiesta, which they wished to become their foundation fundraising event. For the next 7 years, Sixx and Rachel along with the Lions Club co-produced the event. Sixx and Rachel managed stage production, hired and hosted the musical talent, while the Lions Club managed sponsors, volunteers, ticketing, security, and concessions. San Felipe Blues & Arts Fiesta, has become a staple event for the San Felipe Lions Club and in the community. The San Felipe Lions Club continues to produce a wonderful annual festival that continues to help the community. The Club helped build an orphanage, along with providing eye care, glasses, and medical care including surgeries for those in need within San Felipe. http://www.bluesandarts.com/. Photos: 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014
The Chatarra Project - Plastic waste campaign
2013 Chatarra Bottle Boat Project (Facebook - Google) Chatarra Liferaft Project was a plastic waste awareness project for Baja. The idea was to create a boat from plastic bottle waste and sail the boat down the sea of Cortez from San Felipe to La Paz. check out the Gallery
The CHATARRA Project. A smaller craft seen in the video is the second craft built. The first was a large 2-person foot powered paddle boat catamaran seen in the photos.
The Baja Love Ride - A 4-day cross-peninsula charity ride
2013 Baja Love Ride (A fundraiser for Baja Norte orphanages; a group cyclists, volunteers, and 10 Green Angels ventured on a 4-day cycling trip. Video - Photos
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The BAJA LOVE RIDE Trailer - 2-minute.
A small promotional video produced by Baja Bound for the Baja Love Ride, a 4-day charity bike ride produced by Sweet and Sixx in 2011.
The BAJA LOVE RIDE Mini-documentary 9-minutes.
A 9-minute documentary by Baja Bound of the 2011 Baja Love Ride produced by Sweet and Sixx.
2012 Baja Walk: 850-mile desert walk
2012 Baja Walk (In 2012 they walked 850 miles down the Baja Peninsula May - July (in 74 days), as a fundraiser for Baja non-profit organizations.) During this walk members of the various communities would participate in a walking the "first mile" for a donation, the donation would remain to support the community where needed: Facebook.
2012 BAJA WALK - The Children of San Juanico Welcome Sixx and Sweet as they walk into the small Mexican village of San Juanico, Baja California Sur, Mexico on Sixx's birthday.
2012 BAJA WALK - The Hunt for "Sixx" & Rachel Pack. The video was shot by Desert Bull, John and Seth on their search in the desert for "The Walkers".
2012 BAJA WALK - discussion before the walk began. A promotional video outlining the goals of the Baja Walk
2012 First Annual Baja Blues Fest
In 2012, Marty and Jackie Alameda hired Sixx and Rachel to help them produce a fundraising blues festival in Rosarito Beach. The event was a great success and launched a new blues event in Baja California. Featuring the best regional and international blues artists and has raised thousands, for the local kids in need. The Baja Blues Fest Organization raises funds and assists in fundraisers for the wellbeing and education of Baja Children. Held each at the Beautiful Rosarito Beach Hotel in Rosarito and has become a premier Baja event that supports orphanages, reading programs, scholarship organizations and even assist with the payment of utility bills, medical needs, clothing and furniture needs in and during building expansions. The event continues to grow and help Baja children. Photos: 2012
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TIMELINE
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2019 1st BAHS Festival
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2018 - BAHS Sunday Jamboree Concerts - Rosarito Beach
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2018 - BAHS Sunday Jamboree Concerts - San Felipe
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2014 - Founded the Blues Against Hunger Society
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2013 - The Mexico Report’s 2013 Heroes of Mexico Award
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2012 - The First Annual Baja Blue Festival in Rosarito Beach
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2012 - The Mexico Report’s 2012 Heroes of Mexico Award
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2012 - Baja California Governors Award
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2012 - Publishers of 7 Travel Guidebooks
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2010 & 2011 Salsa Festival
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2009 - The Baja Good Life Club (similar to AARP, serving Expats in Baja)
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2008 - Publishers of The Baja Report
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2008 - 2011: Home Expo
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2007 - 2013 Publishers of Mexico Living Magazine
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2008 - 2014 Blues and Arts Fiesta
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2002-2015 The Print Supplier (Printing company)
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2003-2007 MMA sporting event production and DVD distribution
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2003-2007 Bad Breed TV (9 DVD series produced for Hollywood Video)
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2004-2006 Channel Island Adventures (Sailboat Chartering company)
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2003 Arnold Schwarzenegger World/Gracie Submission Championships DVD (filmed, edited, and designed)
More questions, feel free to email us: sweetsixxmusic@gmail.com
The band was formed in 2013 when Sweet and Sixx were asked to help the San Felipe food bank. After the two had spent most of their lifetimes backstage, producing events and most recently blues festivals (2008-2012); and after falling in love with the blues, and with the encouragement of many musician friends, Sixx, and Sweet Pack formed a band. Wild Pack (now Sweet Sixx) is a full-time touring jam band and host band for Blues Against Hunger Society, international charity food concerts "We're blessed to be able to do what we love, travel, play, music and follow our passion of helping others. We now play with musicians, far and wide, and share what we love. We hope to jam with you, sometime, someplace - out there in the WILD!"
ADDITIONAL LINKS
Sixx Pack
'Sweet' Rachel Pack
Wild Pack Band
Blues Against Hunger Society
Baja Cancer Walk 100
Baja Good Life Club