El Patiño - vocals, tres, guitar
Mikael Mersha - fretless & contrabass, vocals
Daniel Abreu - saxophone, piano, vocals
Benny Benson - drums, vocals
The LSK Family:
Gary Mendoza - congas, bongo, percussion
Yahuba - congas, bongo, timbal, percussion
Henry Terrones - bass
Miguel Beato - congas, bongo, guira
Amado - congas
Big Ben Hillman - piano
Henley Douglas Jr. - saxophone
Garret Savluk - trumpet
Ben Zecker - keys
Los Sugar Kings is a Boston-based quartet known for their energetic live performances and high level of musicianship. In their world, respect is paid in spades to the traditions and forefathers of Afro-Cuban Son, Salsa and Rumba-Flamenca but the sound is very new, danceable, diverse and infectious. All four core members are individually highly-accomplished on their respective instruments but the true magic of Los Sugar Kings is how these individuals come together to put on a performance worthy of any festival, party, club or concert hall.
Patiño Vazquez (vocals, guitar, tres), is a dynamic performer and singer who is at once approachable, intimate and completely mesmerizing.
Add in the african-influenced low-end theory and harmonies by Mikael Mersha (bass, vocals), the soaring, take-you-for-a-ride solos and accompaniment by Daniel Abreu (saxophone, piano) and the uncomparable, split-brain whirlwind that is Benny Benson (drums, percussion) and it's impossible for a festival to stop from breaking out, wherever they perform.
From time to time, they will also add in additional percussion and horns, bringing their sound to yet another level thanks to some of the most sought-after musicians in the Boston area. Los Sugar Kings are currently performing regularly in the Boston area and recording their debut cd due to be released April 2008.
HAHAHA!! That's funny, man! It's a song about life, death and the struggle of good versus evil. Thanks a lot, and 'El Valle' is my go-to track for the short work commute!
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
Good to have you as a friend! So great to see the internet in action this way, shortening distances between people.
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Best, Faber.
"Just a guy trying to make the world a better place. "
Hi, I'm the low end of the Broadband. First of all, I finally made it to your site... love the music, you guys have a killer groove!! Second, now I have a thank you for hooking Joe up with the Tres, he has done some great stuff with it. But really, first and foremost I love what you are doing, I've got a brother up in Salem and we gotta get out to see you! Thanks- Tim
SoundSession'09 is New England's premier summer music festival in Rhode Island's capital city. A multi-stage, genre-defying event, the festival is produced by the Providence Black Repertory Company in collaboration with the City of Providence Department of Art, Culture & Tourism.
Hey Los Sugar Kings! I'm glad to hear you might want to participate in Sound Session Sound Search! I've been wanting to see one of your shows...this could be my chance! Let me know when you decide for sure - send an email to Beatriz@blackrep.org. Let me know what Thursdays you have open in March and April.
Bueno Los Sugar Kings gracias por bancarnos de corazon y esperamos seguir haciendo mejor musica para que la disfrutes. ya llegamos a las 450 mil visitas y eso es gracias a gente como vos Los Sugar Kings que nos apoya espero que no perdamos el contacto. Estilo Monoblockero esta a un paso de salir de verdad un gran cd eso creemos, vos diras que te parece cuando salga. un gran abrazo. agreganos a favoritos si queres no es necesario al top friend solo a favoritos de esa manera llegaran actualizaciones para que estes informado de lo que va sucediendo o si no a estilomonoblockero@hotmail. com o www. elfuerteapache. com aguante tu apoyo Los Sugar Kings
