OCHO-X was formed in April, 1994. The original members included myself on guitar, Mark Sotelo keyboards, Gil Brebes on congas, Todd and Scott Beopple on guitar and bass, Michael Bell on congas/percussion/vocals. Michael Kishaba joined us shortly thereafter on drums.
Later, the Beopple brothers were replaced by Gil Brebes, switching to guitar/vocals and Oscar Del Pinal, an accomplished classically trained musician on bass. Michael Kishaba was replaced by Justin Smith on drums. Michael Bell went on to establish his own band.
During this period, I was fortunate enough to meet John "Bunk" Gardner, the world famous sax player from Frank Zappa's band the Mothers of Invention. I invited Bunk to a rehearsal. He joined the band and gigged with us for about a year.
The band continued to evolve when Pete Burke (Sierra Madre's favorite son and an impeccable musician) replaced Justin Smith on drums.
OCHO-X performs for civic festivals, art openings, public schools, universities, nightclubs, weddings and private parties. We even did a show for the Elk's Club in Palmdale.
OCHO-X performs it's own original compositions and is purported by pedestrians to sound like SANTANA crossed with PINK FLOYD with a little CREAM, Funk, and of course, ZAPPA.
Lonnie Sotelo - April 2006
Letting all the bass-heads know we've just dropped a MASSIVE DnB album. With tunes from NOAH D, GREMLINZ, THE RIOT, CASTOR & ILL-ESHA, VECTOR BURN, AFLAME, GLITCH, PATTERN RECOGITION and more... it's ALL FIRE!
You can grab the 14 track download format at beatport, junodownload & beatsdigital - OR you can get the SPECIAL EDITION 2xCD hardcopy version from the FORCE Recordings website that includes the original 14 album tunes PLUS GLITCH's Worth Going To Hell VIP bonus track, AND a copy of the album promo mix by CLRH2O in a beautiful double CD jewel case package delivered right to your door.
This album has been 3 years in the making - we hope you enjoy!
Want to set up a show at The Relax Bar or the Blue Café? Send me a message and lets set something up or even better, bring out a demo to one of the shows :)
The DOCKSIDE grill offers the best seafood, steak, and house specialties along with great music from some of the best blues, reggae, classic rock, and cover bands in the San Gabriel valley. Come see what everyone's talking about!!!
Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat?
A while ago I found stuff that inspired me to make this film:
Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella
Both artistic (ensure you get the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice.
Though source materials are quite aged, much remains relevant today.
I encourage all to visit the YouTube page to learn more (Show support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly circulate as widely as possible, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4
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Take care and keep in touch.
Best, Faber.
"Just a guy trying to make the world a better place. "
Dear friend
I am sending you this to let you know that my first release on the web through myspace and audigist is now accomplished.
Now you can visit my page at: www. myspace. com/chakradar to listen and download my music.
Thank you for the support and friendship.
Peace and love
Who cares if you're so poor, you can't afford to buy a pair of mod a-go-go stretch elastic pants? There will come a time when you can even take your clothes off when you dance. Wah, Wah, Wah, Wah.
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