Samuel Baretto: Trumpet
Bobby Allende: Percussion
Willie Torres: Vocals
Victor Baro: Trombone
Arturo Ortiz: Piano
Marc Quinones: Percussion
Manuel Ruiz: Trumpet
Jose Tabares: Bass
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Casa Latina - New York, NY
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8 y Más is one of the hottest new bands to burst onto the Latin music scene. The band is the cooperative effort of internationally recognized Latin musicians/producers, Bobby Allende, Angel Fernandez, Ricky Gonzalez and Marc Quiñones. Although the band is new, its members are anything but new to the industry. Considered by many to be some of the best musicians in NYC and beyond, the band boasts an impressive group of stellar veteran musicians that in addition to Bobby and Marc includes Ray Bayona (lead vocals), Raul Agraz, Arturo Ortiz, Jose Tabares, Luis Cruz and Manuel Ruiz.
The members’ individual achievements are impressive; together, they are a force to be reckoned with. They have played individually, and collectively, with a who’s who of music greats that cover many genres of music including, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Ruben Blades, Ray Barretto, Tito Nieves, Marc Anthony, La India, Dave Valentin, Willie Colon, Allman Brothers Band, Grover Washington, Jr. and Spyro Gyro to name a few.
In November, 2006, the band released its first production, “Juega Billar.” The CD has risen quickly to the top of many “best of” lists including, the Descarga Review and Salsa Picante. With their astonishing renditions of compositions by Lalo Rodriguez, Ismael Miranda, Ruben Blades and Ray Barretto among others, it is no surprise that the band is rapidly gaining attention worldwide. The CD is considered a “must have” for serious salsa lovers. 8 y Más is destined to take salsa back to its original flavor as they play, “La Musica de Ayer, Con El Sonido de Hoy,” (“Yesterday’s Music with Today’s Sound).
ALOHA! June 20th 7pm Come and meet the Band Up-Close & Personal! A Live Concert Presentation by Hawaii's Premiere International Award winning latin music recording Artists! ROLANDO SANCHEZ & SALSA HAWAII Rolando Sanchez-Vocals and Timbales Jules Kam-Vocals and hand percussions Nicole Brilhante-Vocals Eileen Uchima-Piano Will Yokoyama-Bass Lindy Patterson-Congas Ray Williams-Trumpet John Lundgren-Sax Call 955-8821 for tickets and more information! Atherton Performing Arts Studio KHPR Public Radio Building 738 Kaheka St Honolulu, Hawaii Cost:$25. general $ 20. Members $15. Students w/ID.
I would like for you to check out my merch store at the bottom of this comment and check out my T-shirt design tribute to the Puerto Rican day parade in N.Y.C coming up soon in June. I've design t-shirts for the Ladies and Gents. I like to thank all that supported me through my music and my designs.
MyHotComments You guys were Great, we haven't had a show like that here in awhile, it was HOTTTTTTTTT!! Don't forget, when you come to Rochester again, my husband and I will cook!!! God Bless you all and take care!!
