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Omar Torrez
Alternative / Latin / Blues



Venice Beach, California
United States

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Member Since9/23/2005
Band Websitewww.omartorrez.com
Band MembersOmar Torrez - Vocals, acoustic/electric guitars

John Wakefield - Percussion, background vocals

Tige Decoster, Carlitos del Puerto, Jr. - Bass

Jimmy Branly, Byron Vannoy - Drums



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InfluencesSly Stone, Bill Withers, Jacques Brel, Richard Pryor, Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Vonnegut jr., luis Buñel, B B King, Tom Waits, Howlin' Wolf, Ray Charles, Johnny Cash, John Prine, Paco De Lucia, Vicente Amigo, Juan Serrano, Led Zeppelin, Meshell N'Degio'cello, Stevie Wonder, Donnie Hathaway, Pink Floyd, Manu Chao, Bulgakov, Joseph Campbell, Greg Palast, Garcia-Marquez and Steve Martin

Press Blurbs for "The Beat Outside":

“’The Beat Outside’ expresses the Omar Torrez Band's passion for both the vintage sounds of artists like Sly Stone and Jimi Hendrix and their love of song writers like Leonard Cohen and John Prine. This record combines juicy grooves and formidable musicianship with songs that actually reflect our brutal and absurd time.” ~ Amazon.com

“Omar Torrez’s lysergic Latin guitar fluttered like a Bossa Nova hummingbird, a neon Andres Segovia, runs punctuated with Bill Frissel sustains and Hendrix air-raid siren chords.” ~ Flagstaff Live

"If you enjoy great guitar playing, you'll enjoy this album" ~ 88.1FM WYCE

“Dare we dub him the Latin Hendrix?! Torrez, [a] guitar wizard … ranges from Flamenco mastery to hot rock. The fastest fingers in the West, a massive talent poised to break out and kiss the sky.” ~ Seattle Times

"'The Beat Outside' is downright funky, albeit some unusually smart funk" ~ Easy Reader



Sounds LikeJimi Hendrix, Andres Segovia and James Brown drinking Tequila in a bar in Russia, playing all night until they fade into the oblivion of the early morning.

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Record LabelArteria (Mexico)
Type of LabelIndie


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“Dare we dub him the Latin Hendrix?! The fastest fingers in the West, a massive talent poised to break out and kiss the sky.” ~ The Los Angeles Times

“Torrez, [a] guitar wizard … ranges from Flamenco mastery to hot rock” ~ The Seattle Times



Omar Torrez Band (OTB) is indeed blessed with all that is right within the world of music – a passion for their art, an audience to share it with, and enormous talent to back it all up.

One could write a novel about front man Omar Torrez’s heritage, ranging from Spanish and Basque (via Mexico) to Norwegian, Native American and Russian roots. Born and raised in Seattle (where OTB was voted ‘Best Band’ for three consecutive years by Seattle Weekly), the young artist received national attention when he won the National Jimi Hendrix Guitar Competition at the prestigious Bumbershoot Festival. After this victory, Omar embarked on a musical, spiritual, and physical journey, traveling the world, studying Cuban and Andalusian gypsy music. Learning from the Cuban and Spanish musical masters such as Carlos del Puerto, Jr. and Juan Serrano, Omar immersed himself in classical and Flamenco guitar. Living a life of the gypsy, he eventually found himself coming full circle back to his American music roots. This remarkable versatility caught the ears of Tom Waits who chose Omar to be his guitarist for the 2008 Glitter and Doom tour. His music now reflects these various experiences, revealing a multi-dimensional artist that is rare in today’s music scene.

Torrez and his writing partner, multi-instrumentalist John Wakefield, have attracted world-class players to join them in OTB. Among the various artists that play with them regularly: Tige DeCoster and Carlos del Puerto, Jr. on bass, Byron Vannoy, Dale Fanning and Jimmy Branly.

OTB has toured extensively both in the US and abroad in support of their 2 releases on Russia’s major label Soyuz Music. They have shared the stage with musical giants, including the Buena Vista Social Club, Jethro Tull, Pancho Sanchez, Susana Baca, and Francisco Aguabella, as well as such underground favorites as Indigenous, B-side Players and Sidestepper. Endorsements include: Fender, Breedlove Guitars, and L.R. Baggs.

In the latest album, “The Beat Outside”, OTB has seamlessly blended their rock, funk, blues and Latin influences to make original yet radio friendly music.

With a West Coast tour in place this fall to support the release of their first single, (after Omar returns from the Tom Waits "Glitter and Doom" tour), the band is poised to continue crossing musical, generational, and cultural boundaries with their passionate energy and sound.

Management & Booking: Masha Tsiklauri
(310) 403-2909; mashasun@hotmail.com







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Thomas Frenchy

Thomas Frenchy



Dec 24 2009 9:02 AM

great music !
thanks for the add.
cheers !
MeLiSsa...!

MeLiSsa...!



Dec 14 2009 4:48 AM

hello!.. if you go to san diego in the next 2 weeks please let me know!!... I´ll be there...!!! Good luck!! XOXO
Mariana ツ

Mariana ツ



Dec 11 2009 3:31 AM

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Dec 3 2009 7:07 AM

alo alo!! aki saludando y desearte la mejor de las suertess!!
abrazos y besos !!
the opium joe group

the opium joe group



Dec 1 2009 7:47 PM

MeLiSsa...!

MeLiSsa...!



Dec 1 2009 7:42 AM

Hola!!!.. como te fue en tu concierto en tijuana?!!!
saludoss! y abrazos!
Mine Baudelaire

Mine Baudelaire



Dec 1 2009 5:40 AM

oh, Marina! the Tijuana concert yesterday was awesome! I want more! wonderful musicians, wonderful music, agh!, and the paganini concerto interpretation!, god you´re gifted!, come back real soon!
SAlly

CElena GOmez



Dec 1 2009 5:40 AM

SIMPLEMENTE GENIAL
ME ENCANTO LA BANDA ♥
ejuk <3

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Dec 1 2009 5:39 AM

Hola Omarr aii me encato tu conciertoo!!  holaa

soy elizabeth de tijuana la k ayer se subio al esenario a abrazartee

te felicito por tu trabajo es exelentee!!!
MeLiSsa...!

MeLiSsa...!



Dec 1 2009 5:37 AM

OMG!!! en este momento yo deberia de estar en tu concierto en CECUT en tijuana!!!... pero no pude ir!!!!....
avisame cuando vengas otra ves por estos rumbos!!!!
saludos desde mexicali!!!!
rodolfo arana

Rodolfo arana



Nov 27 2009 10:01 AM

saludos Omar, espero ir este fin de semana al cecut en Tijuana a tu concert... RA
 


 

the opium joe group

the opium joe group



Nov 26 2009 9:59 AM

SOLAR

SOLAR



Nov 26 2009 9:58 AM

Hi!
Thanks for adding.
Your live in Ekaterinburg was awesome, come again!
MeLiSsa...!

MeLiSsa...!



Nov 26 2009 6:17 AM

heey just heard the song of La Danza in the Life program
MeLiSsa...!

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Nov 24 2009 4:24 AM

hola!!... heeyyy! ya tengo tu discooo!!!!
me encanto!!!!!
saluditoos!
MeLiSsa...!

MeLiSsa...!



Nov 20 2009 4:44 AM

hola !!! saludos y buena suerte!!!!
Lansig Artem

Lansig Artem



Nov 16 2009 11:02 PM

Its a pleasure to be connected!

You really have a special touch!

Cheers from Montreal

Lansig
Lansig Artem

Lansig Artem



Nov 16 2009 11:02 PM

nice to meet you on Myspace Omar!

Cheers from Montreal

Lansig
Polka Madre

Polka Madre



Nov 16 2009 11:02 PM

Omar: sent you a message.  Hope you are well.  Hello to Masha, too! PM
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Nov 12 2009 2:37 AM

wowww n el cervantinooo
 lo mejor ke ehh vistooo
MeLiSsa...!

MeLiSsa...!



Nov 12 2009 2:37 AM

hola!!!... cuando vuelves a venir a mexicali??!!!
saludos y buena suerte desde aka!!!
IanMoJo

IanMoJo



Oct 30 2009 3:35 PM

Hi wir sind von Max Herre ( Freundkreis )
als einer von 10 featured artists ausgewählt worden.
Sagt allen Euren freunden bescheid auch voten.
Ihr müsst unbedingt für uns TÄGLICH voten unter:

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Please vote for us every day.
Tell all of your friends to vote.
Thanks a lot
All the best for you
MeLiSsa...!

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Oct 30 2009 3:35 PM

hola!!
saludos desde mexicali!!!!
mucha suerteee!!!!
MeLiSsa...!

MeLiSsa...!



Oct 29 2009 5:22 AM

hola!!...
fui a verte al concierto que diste en Mexicali mexico.. y sali fasinada con tu musica!!!!!
Felicidadess! eres un gran artista!!!... me encanto tu musica.. pero ahora mi problema es donde puedo conseguir tus discos!!!... los quiero todooss!!
besos, saludos y mucha buena vibra!!! desde mexicali!
MeLiSsa...!

MeLiSsa...!



Oct 29 2009 5:21 AM

alo alo?!!!...
saludos y buena suerte desde mexicali!!!
me encanta tu musica!!!
saludooss!!!
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