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Victor
Aranas - Keyboards is an accomplished,
classically-trained pianist and keyboardist with more than 20 years'
experience in live performance and studio recording. He has played
in and directed off-Broadway productions and has opened for "Tower
of Power" and "Confunkshun." Victor has also toured
overseas and throughout the U.S. His extensive background is illustrated
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Eddie
Diaz - Congas hails from Spanish Harlem in New York. He began
playing the congas in 1974. In the early 1990s he migrated to Northern
California where he quickly established himself as one of the most
sought after congueros in the area. He is now a Sacramento resident
and has amassed an incredible musical resume including performances
with TONY ORLANDO, CHARRO, YOMO TORO, BOBBY RODRIGUEZ Y LA COMPANIA,
LATIN CREATION, CARLOS SANTANA, AZABACHE, CONQUISTA MUSICAL and
the ALIVN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER COMPANY. He is also currently
a member of the legendary Chicano group MALO. |
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David
English- Lead and Background Vocalist is one of Sacramento's
most talented young local recording artists and songwriters. He
is currently working on his debut CD and has been a lead male vocalist
for several local bands such as Undivided and The Midnight Players,
opening for acts such as Tierra. His contemporary sound adds a modern
twist to Old School R&B favorites, and a flair to the hits of
today. |
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Joe
Garcia - Management grew up listening to Latin music that played
from a Mexican club behind his home. At familia gatherings his dad
and uncles would sing and play guitar to old Mexican songs. The
love of Latin music especially the introduction of "Santana"
inspired Joe to master the art of the Conga. Joe has performed with
many local bands at many venues all over California and Nevada.
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Brandi
Jauregui - Lead and Background Vocals is a relative newcomer
to the Sacramento music scene. Although she has been singing since
as early as she can remember, she started her professional career
as a vocalist in 2002 and has been featured as a lead female vocalist
in several Sacramento R&B bands; opening for such acts as Malo,
Tierra, and War. Her powerful, brassy voice adds soulful components
to Latin and R&B standards and will be sure to leave a lasting
impression on audiences everywhere. |
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Rick
Kraft - Lead Guitar and Vocals
was first inspired to play guitar in 1978 at the age of 10 when
he heard Carlos Santana's "Open Invitation". He picked
up his first guitar at age 15 and has been dazzling audiences ever
since. A recent transplant from Hollywood, California, Rick has
performed in successful original and cover bands that have opened
for such legendary rock & roll acts such as Pat Benatar, Kansas,
Eddie Money, and Joe Walsh. Since moving from Southern California,
Rick has performed with several local acts, adding a "kick"
to R&B classics. His musical influences are Carlos Santana,
Joe Walsh, and Doug Aldrich (guitarist for Whitesnake, and his former
teacher). |
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Jose
"Carlos" Marin - Timables was born and raised in
Sacramento California. A self-taught drummer/timbale musician began
playing at age 15 in his father's Norteno band. Carlos performed
with numerous local bands throughout the city. Most recently, with
a local Latin band who in 2000 and 2002 toured in Japan, Korea,
Singapore, and the island Diego Garcia. Carlos' musical Influences
are Santana, El Chicano, Poncho Sanchez, Tower of Power, and old
school music. |
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Raul
Mejia Jr.- Sound Engineer was born in Sacramento and has been
around music since he was five years old. He grew up listening to
mostly old school and funk music, and began his career as a local
DJ for private parties and clubs. His father, a local guitarist
for the Midnight Players, exposed him to live music and he quickly
became interested in the sound engineering aspect. At twenty one
he was given his first chance at mixing by the Midnight Players
and has since racked up an impressive resume, assisting in engineering
sound for legendary bands such as WAR, MALO and TIERRA. |
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Stuart
Moore - Keyboards was born and raised just outside London in
the UK. He started to play keyboards as a teenager and was completely
self taught. His desire to play was inspired by modern jazz pianists
such as Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea and Jeff Lorber.
After graduating college in 2003 with a music degree he started
playing in one of England's top show bands and toured the UK and
played on cruise ships. While playing on a cruise ship he met is
wife to be, Kim, which bought him to northern California in early
2006. Since arriving here he has toured through various states with
up and coming singer/songwriter Daniel Ryan and currently also plays
with top 40 covers band Essex. |
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Clint
Ransom - Bass Guitar is an experienced bass and electric guitarist
who learned from such greats as Bobby Lyle, Jack McDuff, and Verdine
White of EWF. While attending the Center of Performing Arts, St.
Paul, Minnesota as an 11-year old music major, Clint has performed
with Prince, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Alexander O'Neil. He arrived
in Sacramento, California in the early 80s. Since residing in Sacramento,
he has performed in bands that perform opening acts for artists
such as Jeff Lorber, Roger Smith, Robert Brookins, and the Braxton
Brothers, Earth, Wind and Fire and Ollie Woodson, formerly of the
Temptations. |
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Delano
"Dee" Sanders - Drummer is based in Northern California.
His musical roots are drawn from Gospel, Funk, Jazz, and R&B
styles. Delano has performed with musical groups and trios throughout
the United States and abroad. Dee feels he's like a "chameleon"
able
to blend into any musical environment.
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Danny
Sandoval - Saxophone was born and raised in the greater San
Francisco bay area and has been playing the saxophone since the
age of eight. He has had the honor of studying life and music with,
Fernando Flores, Tony Archimedes, Frank Sumares, and Mel Martin.
He started playing with Mexican Bands at the age of sixteen, playing
all over the Bay Area, and Central Valley. By seventeen, he was
playing up to 5 nights a week, and was chosen to play for the Monterey
Jazz Festival All Star Big Band. He toured Japan for one month,
and came back to play at the Monterey Jazz Festival in Sept. 1990
with Dizzy Gillespie. His energy, charisma, and world-class musicianship
have made him one of the most sought-after saxophonists in the Sacramento
area. |
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Hawk
and Garcia - Rappers are a dynamic duo based in Northern California.
In 2005, they realeased their self-titled debut CD. They have performed
with local recording artists such as June Bug Slim. They're both
masters at the art of lyrical flow and help fuse hip hop vibes into
the Solsa sound. |
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