Version en Español:
Este es un grupo muy dinámico compuesto por cuatro músicos que disfrutan lo que hacen. Radicados en Chicago, la banda ha llevado las fronteras de la música rock a nuevas dimensiones. El poder de sus grabaciones cautiva a quienes los escuchan. Sus integrantes don: Valentine, quien está encargado de la guitarra líder, con la cual consigue sonidos diferentes y únicos, innovadores solos y melódicos riffs. Mike se encarga de la guitarra rítmica, además de ser quien pone letra a las canciones. Gerry toca el bajo, con un estilo distintivo. Y finalmente Chuck es quien se encarga de la batería. El Guapo ha recibido un constante apoyo de emisoras de radio del medio/oeste del país, y en el tiempo que llevan juntos han tocado con artistas ganadores del Grammy como Juanes, Bacilos y Aterciopelados. Tambien El Gran Silencio y grandes leyendas del rock en español. Así El Guapo realiza giras con Budeweiser, presentaciones especiales como en el Auto Show de Chicago, y muchos lugares mas en los Estados Unidos; asi que no dejes de escuchar la música que en Chicago ya es toda una tradición.
English Version: EL GUAPO is a dynamic four-piece band, out of Chicago, that have stretched the boundaries of rock music to new heights. The power of their recordings captivate the listener hearing Valentine's melodic riffs, monster solos, and innovative guitar tones over Mikes roaring guitars and hypnotic lyrics. Gerry delivers pulsating bass grooves while C. Lo's stormtrooper drum style meshes everything together in a twist and turn thrill ride of rockstar anthems.
In January of 2000, EL GUAPO traveled to Hoboken, NJ and began recording at Water Music Studios with producer John Agnello (Eve 6, Dinosaur Jr., The Outfield) and completed 2 EPs. Since then El Guapo and John Agnello returned to the studio in July 2003 to record 2 new records at Gravity Studios, Chicago, IL which will be completed early 2004. EL GUAPO has received constant radio play from Midwest college/Indie stations, and has also done radio appearances on WLUW, Viva 103.1 FM, Mancows Morning Madhouse, and Q101 (101.1 FM). EL GUAPO Signed a 1 year sponsorship deal with BUDWEISER in Feb2003, averages 40 shows per year and has toured the US, including shows with Grammy winners Juanes, Bacilos, & Atiercopelados at the House of Blues, Rock the Rolling Stones at Hard Rock Café, the 2001 ASCAP showcase at Double Door Chicago, and a major label/ASCAP showcase at the Viper Room in LA, CA. EL GUAPO has also recently appeared on HBO and has upcoming appearances on E! Entertainment Television,and VH1. Most recently, EL GUAPO made !BOOM! Magazines list of the top 25 unsigned artists in Mexico, United States, and Puerto Rico and is in August 2003s issue of ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE.
oh yah, i'm sure there was too much boozin going on! jeffe is on her way down to visit today, along with 4 other girls from chi-town...now that is going to be too much boozin for sure!
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