Santana, Malo, War, El Chicano, Azteca, Journey, and many other latin style bands.
Special thanks to all of our local bands and friends such as La Ventana, Richard Segovia and Puro Bandido, Marcos Reyes of War, Abel Sanchez and The Voices of Latin Rock, Safari, Mestizo, Sapo Guapo, Los Mocosos, Avance and Karl Perrazo, Pete Escovedo and his band, and, Dr. Rock and Latin Rock Inc., for supporting our band, and, for keeping the spirit of Latin style music alive in our City.
Sounds Like
We have been said to sound similar to the early Santana band.
Growing up in San Francisco, brothers Ron and Alfonso Portillo were influenced by local bands such as Santana, Malo, War, El Chicano, Azteca, and Journey. Having come from a musical family, the brothers started playing music together in the early 80's. They continued on their musical journey and were later discovered by Victor Pamiroyan, manager of Latin legend Pete Escovedo, who recognized Los Cochinos as an up and coming band that is well on its way to success in the Latin rock music scene. Ron Portillo's talented hands create the Latin flavored songs on the keyboard and Alfonso
creates the melodies on his guitar with feeling and passion. Together, they create a special sound that has been compared to the early sound of Santana, Malo and other Latin Rock style bands.
Among the talented Bay Area musicians that comprise Los Cochinos are drummer and stuntman Tony Vela. Formerly of the band “Malo” is the talented bass player Dave-O Witten. Also from the Latin Rock scene of the Mission are Cedric Deonbi on vocals, Ron Mesina on timbales, and Dane Pryce on congas.
In 2006 the CD “Fiesta” was recorded. The signature song of the CD, “Flores de Abril”, is currently rated 2 on MP3.com in Australia, for the Latin genre. Also from that album, “Patricia”, is a favorite of fans, and, of both Portillo
brothers, as the song is dedicated to the memory of their mother Patricia.
Los Cochinos have played throughout the Bay Area of Northern California and have shared the bill with many top musicians and bands, including El Chicano, Los Mocosos, Chepito Areas, formerly of Santana, Jorge Santana and The Voices of Latin Rock, an all-star band comprised of musicians from Malo, Sapo, and War, and many others.
The music is all original compositions developed by Ron and Alfonso, and the percussionists add the flavor that make it San Francisco Latin Rock.
This Fri Dec 11 DR ROCK AND LATIN ROCK INC presents the 2nd Annual Holiday Xmas Party with LA VENTANA....ZEBOP and the MILE SCHON Band @ KIMBALLS CARNIVAL in Jack London Square....$10 tickets at www.latinrockinc.com
Gracias por agregarme espero que todo esta bien y nos veremos bien pronto en los eventos..Bendiciones.....Abby-G(Caribbean Gardens)............Thanks for the add I hope all is well and we look forward to seeing you at our up and coming events....God bless....Abby-G(Caribbean Gardens)
Gracias Alfonso....I am looking forward to hearing and sharing your musica. My audience will love your style.
By the way I forgot to tell you that I also know Dr. Bernie. I helped him with a Joe Bataan show that he put together in 2007 and he knows a good friend of mine Dr. Jeff Eaton who plays with Sapo and the Latin Safari band.
Hola Los Cochinos! I had a great time at the Avalon on my visit to San Francisco. Special thanks to Al Portillo for his hospitality and kind welcome! Thank you guys so much for everything. Hope to see you again soon!
L.C...LV heard you had a great set at the Avalon, Congrats. We invite you and all your Latin Rock fans out to the Little Fox this coming Friday (Nov 6) as La Ventana performs as Special Guests for CARAVANSERAI's 12th Anniversary Celebration. Should be a party....Keep the Music Alive!....LV BOYZ
Latin Rock Fans to the MOUNTAIN VIEW ART & WINE FESTIVAL Sunday Sept 13th and the LV BOYZ will be performing from 1pm to 2:30pm Main Stage. This is one of the largest Art & Wine Festivals in Califorina and should be a blast. MOUNTAIN VIEW (Castro Street)...........Pleace, LV BOYZ
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