For 30 years Santa Fe has been one of Las Vegas' Crown Jewels, never giving less than 100% to their audiences.
This band has been a "farm club" for many big acts, shows, and bands, and many incredible musicians have honored it's ranks. The latest incarnation of this band features a 6 piece horn section, and an 8 piece rhythm section that includes 4 lead singers.This is no ordinary band. In the words of founder and leader Jerry Lopez:
"This band is the culmination of the dreams of all of the individual musicians in the band. We all dreamed about what the “ideal” gig would be, and it went something like this:To play music that moved, challenged and inspired us without the usual external restrictions, influences, or boundaries that come with every other (paying)gig,… To make that music with people we love and respect both personally and musically,….. And to be able to share it with others.
That is what Santa Fe & the Fat City horns is about.
The band is a throw back to all the horn bands that influenced us all growing up, as well as a tribute to our musical heroes and friends mixed with our own music and arrangements. Old School and raw, but polished with pride and discipline. I wanted to have the enthusiasm and excitement I had when I was 17 years old about my music!
The first band meeting I had went like this:
“I want each of you to bring in a piece of music that you have always wanted to play but couldn’t get away with in a lounge, showroom, or any other commercial gig. It can be an original piece, a cover, whatever. And then we’re going to have some fun making it our own”.
The band has never had publicity or marketing of any kind, and continues to fill the rooms it plays in by word of mouth alone. Most of the audiences are made up of talented musicians and entertainers from all walks of life, and Jerry has been known to remarked more than once that “half the audience could do this gig”, and if you look at the people that make up this band's audience, you know he means it. Great Music is medicine for the heart, soul and mind,.. and Santa Fe & T.F.C.H. brings it!
LET THE HEALING BEGIN!
Santa Fe & The Fat City Horns's Friend Space (Top 4)
PLAYLIST LAST 10 PLAYED 381. Bangles - Manic Monday 382. Eric Clapton - Tears In Heaven Lyrics Would you know my nameIf I saw you in Heaven?Would it be the sameIf I saw you in Heaven?... 383. Everything But The Girl - Missing Lyrics I step off the train I'm walkin' down your street againAnd past your door but you don't live there... 384. Celine Dion - A New Day Has Come (ric Wake Radio Remix 385. The Fray - How To Save A Life Lyrics Step one, you say, “We need to talk”He walks, you say, “Sit down, it's just a talk”He smiles polit... 386. Sheryl Crow - Everyday Is A Winding Road Lyrics I used to ride with a vending machine repair manHe says he's been down this road more than twiceHe... 387. Earth, Wind & Fire - Let's Groove Lyrics We can boogie down, down uponDown the boogie down, down, uponDown the boogie down, down, uponDown... 388. Robbie Dupree - Steal Away Lyrics Come on and hold meJust like you told meThen show meWhat I want to know... 389. Genesis - Follow You Follow Me Lyrics Stay with meMy love I hope you'll always beRight here by my sideIf ever I needOh my love... 390. Earth, Wind & Fire / Chicago - You 391. Hall & Oates - Sara Smile Lyrics Baby hair with a woman's eyesI can feel you're watching in the nightAll alone with me and we're wa... 392. Bill Medley/jennifer Warnes - The Time Of My Life 393. Alicia Bridges - I Love The Nightlife Lyrics Please don't talk about love tonightPlease don't talk about sweet lovePlease don't talk about bein... 394. Shakira - Whenever, Wherever 395. Boz Scaggs - Look What You've Done To Me Lyrics Hope they never end this songThis could take us all night longI looked at the moon and I felt blue... 396. Beatles - Yesterday 397. Kenny Loggins - This Is It Lyrics There've been times in my lifeI've been wondering whyStill somehow I believedWe'd always survive... 398. Backstreet Boys - All I Have To Give Lyrics I don't know what he does to make you cryBut I'll be there to make you smileI don't have a fancy c... 399. Styx - Babe Lyrics Babe, I'm leaving, I must be on my wayThe time is drawing nearMy train is going, I see it in your... 400. Christina Aguilera - I Turn To You Lyrics When I'm lost in the rainIn your eyes I know I'll find the lightTo light my way, when I'm scared l... 1-20 21-40 41-60 61-80 81-100 101-120 121-140 141-160 161-180 181-200 201-220 221-240
I understand that the EWF/Chi single got the most ads at radio last week. Unfortunately I don't know what other stations added it other than the one listed above. I can't access Mediabase, its subscription only. Any radio people reading this can you please tell me what other stations have jumped on this? I want it for reference purposes. I don't work for those artists. Please reply if you can, ok? I wanna share this w/others. Thanx in advance. HL
been awhile since I been here, I thought I better come see what new things you have going. Looking might good, keep up the great job! Add your info to my page so others can get in on it if you want to.
Well people I have some good news about the charity single after all. Looks like it will get some airplay after all on the Clear Channel outlets. These are e's I received today from the pd of WLRQ in Melbourne, FL, ironically the same station that aired Bills version of In The Stone, mind you. This guys a huge fan.
Helene; You'll be pleased to know that the CDs are expected to arrive today.
The songs are supposed to be loaded into Clear Channels national music database this week
----- Original Message ----- From: Helene To: Lowe, Michael Sent: Wed Jun 17 14:03:59 2009 Subject: Re: No airplay for charity single
That's great. Do you know if other CC stations will get them? Helene
All I know is our promo cd is comiing from azoff music
----- Original Message ----- From: Helene To: Lowe, Michael Sent: Wed Jun 17 16:16:36 2009 Subject: Re: No airplay for charity single
I'm curious, what label are they listed on? Helene
Ok. SJ & urban AC people I hope you're reading this. This will be the opportunity for your formats to finally break down the virtual Berlin barrier that's kept you from accepting and airing any Chicago on your playlists. You've always been loyal to EWF so why not accept this joint venture w/Chicago. And mainstream AC outlets, you turned down Chicagos masterpiece last year so how could reject this. Fans, pass this around and persuade everyone to call up your favorite stations and request them to play all 3 singles!
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Hi guy's:-) This is just a wee thank you from all your Irish fans who always call in to see you when we visit Vegas. You guys just make our visit the best when we get there,& you never fail to blow us away with your amazing show & spend time to say hi to us. Best wishes from Gerry,Paul,Don & the rest of your Irish following. The Mindbenders Ireland:-)
We are still in Vegas with a small office operating "On Stage Services" doing Concert Backline, Video Production and Audio Recording. We recently built a rehearsal room for John's own personal use that we are making available to a select few. The rate for rehearsal is $15 per hour for a fully equipped studio, please review the photos link attached for more details. The room size is approximately 20'x20' and can comfortably accommodate most situations. Please call to check availability or schedule a session in advance, as all rehearsals are done by appointment only.
I am looking forward to hearing from you!
The address is: 4141 W. Oquendo Rd. Unit #6, Las Vegas, NV. 89118
You guys are all World Class musicians and convey an atmosphere of of extreme musical enjoyment. You were the highlight of our trip to Vegas. Thanks for the add. Tom Stephens
Thanks for the add!!! What a powerful band with outstanding musicians. It is truly a pleasure to watch you guys at the Palms.Don't ever stop!!! Peace.....Deron
THANKS for adding us!! You guys are the BEST! Ever since seeing you at The Palms in October, we can't stop listening to your "Let the Healing" CD!! Such TALENTED MUSICIANS!!! We wish you would come East and play out here sometime!!
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