Manuel Duran-Trumpet, Percussion, Backround Vocals/ Michael Rubin-Piano, Hammond Organ, Vocals/ Andres Soto- Alto, Barritone, and Tenor Sax, Flute, Vocals, Percussion, Director/ Sal Ramos Jr.-Bass Guitar, Lead Vocals/ Richard Felix-Lead Guitar, Vocals/ John Cruz-Drums/ Mio "El Timbalero" Flores- Timbales, Congas, Bongo, Vocals/ Delbert Ojeda- Congas, Vocals, Management. Lava features Mio Flores on Timbales, percussionist extrodaniare, driving the rhythm section. His fire on Timbales takes Lava to the next level, and once you hear him play, you'll agree. Adding balance to Lava, is the horn section lead by Andres Soto on Sax, along with Manuel Duran on Trumpet and at times Steve Rocha from Malo on Trombone. Rounding out Lava is Michael Rubin on Keyboards and Richard Felix on Lead Guitar giving Lava a true Latin Rock sound.
Influences
Lava has been greatly influenced by, and covers a certain number of songs from such artist as Santana, Poncho Sanchez, Malo, Gato Barberri and the horn section from Tower of Power. Having these influences in mind, and with the cast of musicians now playing with Lava, listening to them will simply move your spirit to dance!!! Songs covered by Lava: Evil Ways-Santana/ Black Magic Woman-Santana/ Oye como va-Tito Puente/ Flora de luna-Santana/ Smooth-Santana/ Corazon Espinado-Santana/ Treat-Santana/ Europa-Santana-Gato Barberri/ Samba pa ti-Santana/ Jingo-Santana/ Nena-Malo/ Sauvecito-Malo/ Pana-Malo/ Ritmo Tropical-Malo/ Sapos Montuno-Sapo/ Ritmo del Corazon-Sapo/ Mamita Linda-Azteca/ Soul Sauce-Cal Tjader/ Sonando-Poncho Sanchez/ Baila Pa Changa-Poncho Sanchez/ Mamaguella-Poncho Sanchez/ Yumbambe-Poncho Sanchez/ Ven Morena-Poncho Sanchez/ Watermelon Man-Mongo Santamaria/ Lowrider-War/ Spill the Wine-War/ Cinco de Mayo-War/ I wish you love-Joe Bataan/ Tequila-The Riverias/ La Bamba-Richie Valens/ Brick House-The Commadores/ Hollywood Swingin-Kool & the Gang/Tighten up- Archie Bell & the Drells/ Funky Nassau-The end of the World/ Play that funky music white boy-Wild Cherry.
What seperates Lava form other Latin bands is their ability to play different styles of latin music. The band Lava is a rainbow of latin music, meaning their able to go from Latin Jazz to Cha-Cha-Cha to Latin Rock to Latin Funk and even to Salsa. Lavas goal is simple, to take you away form the daily stress we all go through, and to have a good time. Lava has had the privilege of opening up for headliiners Sapo, Malo, Pete Escovedo, and former lead vocalist of Tower of Power Lenny Williams.
For more information about Lava: we can be reached @ lavamusicrocks@yahoo.com
