Alabama Blues Brothers

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Ron Gartner

Ron Gartner - Las Vegas Style Entertainer

Watch out Carrie. Move over Kelly and Clay. There’s another “Idol” around; he’s a little bit older, and his show biz success story is even more improbable. This “Idol” is , an ex-textile salesman who, a few years ago, switched from selling “schmattas” (a Yiddish word for rags) to singing songs and entertaining crowds from coast to coast. Unlike the budding young stars on today’s music scene, Ron Gartner has tasted enough wine, breathed in enough air from smoke-filled lounges, broken enough hearts and had his broken enough times to be able to warble about a lost love and really mean it.

He always dreamed of being a Pop Star, just like all the young people lining up to get on American Idol these days. But back in the '50's when Ron Gartner yearned for the limelight, the only game in town was Ted Mack's Amateur Hour emanating from New York. Trouble was, Ron lived in Los Angeles, and his mother didn't really believe he was talented enough to warrant sending him to the Big Apple.

Ron contented himself with having his own high school band and had some success playing at the Whisky A-Go Go and PJs in the early 60's. It was at PJ's where he was "discovered" by then Motown executive Billy Davis. After a few frustrating attempts to cut his first album, Ron tabled thoughts of a music career and went into his family's textile business. When his parents retired to Palm Springs in 1994, Ron moved himself and his textile business east to New York.

Single for many years, Ron Gartner began to bring dates to a piano bar he had discovered, where he could impress them with a few tunes that he knew. That worked fine, until a matchmaker introduced him to his future wife Fran Heller. Initially charmed, she grew weary of late night forays into smoke-filled bars to wait for Ron to belt out yet another rendition of "Mack the Knife". An ultimatum followed: "Find another outlet for your singing!" He did.

After reading an article in the New York Times about dance programs at a senior center in Queens, Ron called the center and volunteered to sing there for free. They accepted, he performed and got both a standing ovation and a letter of recommendation. Using that singular letter, Ron began to contact and perform at other senior centers, nursing homes, and senior residences.

Today, Ron is bringing his Vegas-style shows to casinos, cabarets, nightclubs, community theatres and outdoor summer concerts, corporate and charity events, and golf club communities from LA to New York and all points in between. A 2005 MAC Award nominee for Vocalist of the Year, Ron is quite literally a living breathing example of how to re-invent yourself in mid-life to pursue your passions and live your dreams. A real "Idol" for our times.

Thrilling audiences from coast to coast, Ron Gartner may be the only performer in America who can go from Sinatra, Dean and Sammy to Perry Como and Tony Bennett, from Bobby Darin, Paul Anka, Neil Sedaka and Chubby Checker to The Temptations, The Four Tops and James Brown — all in the same show!

Ron has created 3 distinctly different shows to appeal to the musical tastes and preferences of different age groups. There’s Ron’s Standards Show, for lovers of the Great American Songbook, Big Band, the Rat Pack and Bobby Darin. There’s Ron’s Salute to American Bandstand and Motown Show for people who enjoy ‘golden oldies forever’. And there’s Ron’s Best of Vegas Show, which incorporates the best of everything from Big Band and Rat Pack to classics of early Rock and Roll, Motown and Soul.

For Booking Information Visit: The Ron Gartner Web Page

Legendary Classic Motown Tour

Legendary Classic Motown Tour is available for routing dates in your area. Routing price and complete promotional kits are available with this package.

With original members known for their great songs, harmony sounds, and choreography through-out the decades that helped define “the sound of young America.” Their shows are every bit as entertaining as it was in the sixties and seventies. Reintroduce the Legendary Classic Motortown Revue Tour, to a whole new generation of fans.

“Your event will be a standing ovation show!”

The Legendary Classic Motown Tour featuring: The 'Ultimate Motown Party Band's known worldwide from the Grammy Hall of Fame The “Contours “featuring Sylvester Potts” and Jr Walkers Allstarband.

2 - acts no set changes A 2-HOUR HIGH ENERGY SHOW. That Catapulted them to instant fame with its unmistakable soulful groove that shaped the backbone of the Detroit “Motown Sound".

With such “HITS” as “DO YOU LOVE ME” “SHOTGUN” “ FIRST I LOOK AT THE PURSE” “WHAT DOSE IT TAKE TO WIN YOUR LOVE” AND MANY MANY MORE present to you, a spectacular two-hour live performances of unforgettable non-stop foot-stomping hits that guarantee everyone will be on their feet within minutes.

Jr. Walker’s "All Star Band"

Harvey Fuqua of Motown Hitsville, U.S.A owned a record label, Anna Records and Harvey’s label’s artist Johnny Bristol, brought a band to Harvey's attention: “Jr. Walker and The All Stars” with Tony Washington on drums, Autrey DeWalt (aka) Jr. Walker on sax and vocals, Victor Thomas on keyboards and Willie Woods on guitar.

Harvey Fuqua signed the band to his label in 1963; he closed his label and Harvey Fuqua brought his artists including the band with him to Motown Records. They started recording in 1964. Harvey became a songwriter and executive at Motown.

The 90's sadly brought the untimely death of Autrey DeWalt (aka) Jr. Walker and Willie Woods. Since then, Victor Thomas and Tony Washington have united with Kenny Walker on sax and Acklee King on percussion.

Throughout the 48 years of making music this band has worked side by side with Harvey Fuqua and in 2002 was inducted into The Grammy Hall of Fame.

The 'Ultimate Motown Party Band' known worldwide as Jr. Walker's All Star Band will present to you, spectacular one-hour live performances of unforgettable non-stop foot-stomping hits that guarantee everyone will be on their feet within minutes.

“Jr. Walker’s All Star Band” whose 1965 sax driven #1 hit “Shotgun” catapulted them to instant fame with its unmistakable soulful groove that shaped the backbone of the Detroit “Motown Sound".

Jr. Walker’s "All Star Band" is very much alive and coming your way ... soon. Hear the Motown Sound played by the guys who lived it.

For Booking Information Visit: The Legendary Classic Motown Tour Web Page

Flaco Jimenez

Flaco Jimenez

In the landmark reference book, “The Billboard Guide to Tejano and Mexican Music”, written by San Antonio Express-News music reporter Ramiro Burr and published by the prestigious Billboard Books, Flaco was given one of his highest compliments:

“What B.B. King is to the blues, or George Jones is to traditional country, Grammy-winning accordionist Flaco Jimenez is to the world of Tex-Mex Conjunto. Jimenez was universally recognized as a leading exponent of the authentic South Texas Conjunto. While there are many masters of the accordion along the Texas-Mexican border, none have toured Europe, Japan and other points overseas or recorded with as many pop, rock and country artists as Jimenez. By all accounts, Jimenez was an international icon for the accordion-fueled Conjunto genre.”

Flaco Jimenez, the pioneering icon of Conjunto and Tejano music, was destined to be a great musician. He grew up in the barrios of San Antonio listening and learning his famous father’s trade.

Flaco’s father, Santiago Jimenez, Sr., was labeled the “father” of Conjunto music. He was a forerunning artist in his own right. At age seven, Flaco was already performing with his father on stage in front of live audiences. He had acquired a love for the music and would make a career out of it.

By the time he was 15, he was in the studios making records as a member of the group Los Caporales and soon thereafter was given his father’s nickname of “Flaco”, which means skinny or thin. After playing the local saloons and dance halls in San Antonio for years, he acquired a solid reputation as a unique musician and stylist. In the 1960’s he teamed up with a fellow musician Douglas Sahm, the founding member of the famous rock band The Sir Douglas Quintet, and then went on to New York to jam with Bob Dylan and Dr. John. From there, he played for mostly Anglo audiences with Peter Rowan and then traveled the world with Ry Cooder and David Lindsey, receiving international acclaim for his contributions to Cooder’s landmark album, Chicken Skin Music.

For Booking Information Visit: The Flaco Jimenez Web Page

El Tigre Lupercio

El Tigre Lupercio

Servando Lupercio; “El Tigre Lupercio”, was born on February 17, 1958 in a place called “El rancho La Providencia”; Municipality of Tepatitlan, Estado de Jalisco, Mexico. His parents were humble and hard workers with a family of ten siblings.

Because “Little Servando” needed to help his parents when he was a kid, he worked and was only able to finished the sixth grade. In 1977; when he was sixteen years old, Lupercio decided to try his luck in United States. He crossed the border and came to Winter Garden, Florida. Now, “Big Servando” worked as a farmer, picking up oranges, tomatoes, peppers, etc. He married for the first time and had three children, later he got separated from his first wife.

In 1983, Lupercio started working at Walt Disney World in one of its cafeteria. Later, he is moved as a bus-boy at the Mexican restaurant in EPCOT. Here is where he found his passion for food and music. He meets and developed a great friendship with “Mariachi El Cobre”. Since he was little, Servando has loved Mariachi and rancheras music. Then he had the opportunity to sing with this group. At this time; he started to be known as “El Tigre” and then he meet his actual wife. They have been marriage for twenty years and have two kids.

El Tigre never has taken it easy; he has always been energetic and willing to work. During the week ends, he sold tacos in a near fleet market. He called his little establishment “Taquito Jalisco”. It seems that it was good, because in 1993 Lupercio opened his own Mexican Restaurant with the same name. Today is one of the best and well recognized Mexican restaurants in the Central Florida Metropolitan area.

For Booking Information Visit: The El Tigre Lupercio Web Page

Hermanos Herrera

Hermanos Herrera

Hermanos Herrera is a family group consisting of five Herrera brothers and their younger sister. The group plays various styles of traditional Mexican music such as son huasteco, son jarocho, and norteño. The group has played at various venues throughout the southwestern United States as well as Mexico.

Hermanos Herrera captures with remarkable authenticity all of the musical styles that make up these traditional styles of Mexican music. They play with remarkable composure and maturity far beyond their youthful age. They perform with an aggressive and energetic style that is passionate, exhilarating and refreshing. They remain truly authentic in their interpretation of these marvelous traditional musical genres.

The five brothers in the group Jorge Andrés, Luis Albino, Miguel Antonio, Juan Pablo, and José Marcelino are students at UCLA, while Rebeca Isabel is a student at Fillmore High School. The group has recorded four CDs under the Sonbros Record label: Sones Huastecos con los Hermanos Herrera, De Corazon Huasteco, Pasion Huasteca, and Cruzando al Norte. Forthcoming are two additional CD’s of Norteño music and Jarocho music.

Hermanos Herrera have performed on national television programs such as Hola Los Angeles, Buenos Dias Los Angeles, Despierta America, Noticiero 52 Telemundo, and LATV: Mex 2 the Max. The have performed at venues such as the Universal Amphitheatre, John Anson Ford Amphitheater, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Orange County and San José Performing Arts Centers. Moreover, they have also performed internationally in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico City, Mexico, and Amatlán, Veracruz.

They have performed with the likes of Linda Ronstadt, Los Lobos, Los Rieleros del Norte, José Feliciano, Los Camperos de Valles, Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano, Ozomatli, Julieta Venegas, and Tlen-Huicani.



For Booking Information Visit: The Hermanos Herrera Web Page

Gerardo Lopez

GERARDO LOPEZ BIOGRAFIA

Nacio el dia 5 de Septiembre de 1980, en el puerto de Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico. Desde pequeño se caracteriza como un futuro cantante de la musica regional.Su talento se empezo apreciar por su familia, quienes fueron los primeros en apoyarlo para que empezara una carrera como cantante. Comenzo cantando en fiestas de familiares, amigos y vecinos. Mas tarde es animado para participar en el concurso que se realizaba en Culiacan.

En el año 2000 Gerardo participa en el concurso "Valores De Musica Sinaloense", (los concursantes eran acompañados por el Combo de los Hnos. Sanchez), siendo asi su primera participacion en publico y ganando el Segundo lugar. Durante la premiacion se encontraba el Sr. Julio Preciado como invitado especial de dicho evento y fue el mismo quien invitara a Gerardo a que cantara un dueto juntos con la cancion "Ya Lo Pasado, Pasado". Tras dicha participacion que tuvo con el Combo de los Hnos. Sanchez, Gerardo fue invitado para formar parte de la agrupacion y es en el año 2001 cuando graba el primer disco como vocalista oficial del Combo de los Hnos. Sanchez , "Mision Cumplida", que incluia el tema "El Coyote" cancion , que le dio exito en la trayectoria musical y fue asi reconocido por el publico.Permanecio tres años con el Combo de los Hnos. Sanchez y en el año 2003 graba su ultimo material discografico "Reinas De Reinas" con dicha agrupacion.


Posteriormente en el 2004 Gerardo decide dar un gran paso lanzando como solista su primer disco titulado "Tan Solo", tema que tuvo buena aceptacion por el publico. En el 2005 participo como candidato al rey de la alegria en el carnaval internacional del puerto de Mazatlan, en el cual obtuvo la corona como "El Rey De La Alegria". En ese mismo año lanza su Segundo material discografico titulado "Te vas", los sencillos "Te Vas" y "Limonadas Verdes" siendo un exito mas en la carrera de Gerardo ya que su trabajo era reconocido por su publico en diferentes partes de Mexico. Asi mismo se le dio gran apoyo en el medio de la television y la radio. Es asi como se ha formado la trayectoria artistica de Gerardo, la cual crece dia con dia en cada presentacion que lleva acabo por toda la Republica. Actualmente se encuentra preparando su tercer material discografico titulado "Me Quedo Aqui" el cual sera promocionado en Mexico y Estados Unidos.


For Booking Information Visit: The Gerardo Lopez Web Page

Marilyn Fernández

Marilyn Fernández

“Me Gusta la pizza. Me gusta pescar. Adoro la música” asi es Marilyn Fernandez. Es una joven sencilla, dulce, con muchos anhelos y llena de energia. Sin embargo esta bella , feliz, talentosa y joven nacida en Fresno, California ha sido conocida por la gran video-audiencia de MTV En Español y VH UNO internacional, también se ha presentado ante inmensas muchedumbres en infinidad de conciertos además de presentaciones con orquestas y shows de televisión.

Marilyn Fernandez está lista para el estrellato, ha grabado tres CDs demostrando en esta su tercera producción su madures artística y un dominio completo en el escenario.

Su primer lanzamiento- “ la que perdió “ fue programado por más de 300 estaciones de radio, generando fuertes ventas y reconocimiento internacional. es hoy y el video de Marilyn Fernandez Es uno de los más vistos en VH Uno y MTV En Español Internacional.

Marilyn Fernandez a tenido presentaciones ante las multitudes que visitan a las mundialmente famosas Fiesta Broadway Y La Fiesta De Las Americas en Los Angeles California. Ha cantado junto a la Sinfónica de Beverly Hills celebrando La diversidad de Las culturas Latinas, ha compartido escenario con estrellas del canto como Gloria Trevi, Lucero, Pablo Montero, Alvaro Torres y más.

Marilyn Fernandez se siente completamente en casa cuando canta en un escenario y su audiencia le corresponde de igual manera.” Disfruto Viajar Y especialmente compartir con esa gente maravillosa de todo el mundo que viene a escucharme cantar.”

Ella apoya a su comunidad, Marilyn Fernandez ha donado sus talentos para recaudar fondos para muchas causas nobles, incluyendo una causa con la participación del famoso actor Edward James Olmos para proveer arte y educación para los estudiante de Coalinga, California.

For Booking Information Visit: The Marilyn Fernandez Web Page

Ricardo Castillon - Tambalea

RICARDO CASTILLÓN released “Nueva Fusion” under independent label “Pueblo Entertainment Records,” on May 28, 2007. Produced by Ricardo Castillón, Adam Vargas, and Manuel Garza, with a fierce new sound of mariachi sounding trumpets along with cumbia-style percussive rhythms, hot guitar licks, screechy flashy trumpet solos, accordion infusions, and Latin hip-hop grooves. The new single entitled “Tambalea” was well received in Mexico as of April 16, 2007 opening new venues and was released on May 14, 2007 in the U.S. by Monitor Latino.

After not touring since 2001, Ricardo anxiously calls back his old band “La Diferenzia.” A powerhouse touring band including Adam Vargas, Val Maltos, Sinuhe Aussenac, Mike Macias, Ross Vialpando, Edward Hernandez, Cesar C . Sanchez and Steve Sanchez.

“It’s like we never stopped playing. It’s just a “New Fusion,” Ricardo said.

For Booking Information Visit: The Ricardo Castillon Web Page

Fernando Arau - Comedian

Fernando Arau

En 1997, después de 23 años de éxito en México, Fernando Arau fue contratado por Univisión, la cadena más importante de habla hispana en los Estados Unidos, como el conductor del programa "Despierta América", el programa matutino de habla hispana con mayor audiencia en Latinoamérica.

"Despierta América" ha estado en el aire por 10 años logrando un éxito difícil de superar. Es un programa en vivo de tres horas, de lunes a viernes y de 7a.m. a 10a.m. hora del este de los Estados Unidos. Después de un año de estar viviendo en Miami, donde Arau ha logrado la fama debido a su talento y carisma, el Comité de "Las Estrellas de la Calle Ocho" y la Cámara de Comercio de Miami, le otorgaron la famosa "Estrella de la Calle Ocho".

Dos años más tarde, y debido a su constante éxito, plasmo sus manos en el famoso "Paseo de las Luminarias" en la Ciudad de México. Productor, director y escritor de sus propios shows; Fernando Arau a dominado las diferentes áreas de la industria del entretenimiento, desde haber sido mimo y payaso en las calles de la Ciudad de México, hasta hacer teatro, cine, radio y televisión.

Fernando es hijo de Don Alfonso Arau, productor y director de películas como: "Zapata" y "Como Agua Para Chocolate" y de Magdalena Corona, coreógrafa y bailarina retirada del Ballet Folklórico de México. Su hermano Sergio Arau, es músico, director y productor de la película "Un Día Sin Mexicanos", donde Fernando también aparece como actor.

Fernando comenzó su carrera a la temprana edad de 5 años, bailando "tap" con sus padres, y después fue sacando poco a poco a la luz sus diferentes talentos.

For Booking Information Visit: The Fernando Arau Web Page

JayKay - Urban Latin Pop

JAYKAY

From a successful career as a young singer to stardom with (the original) Dutch Idols, JayKay is now ready to show the world what he is really about. With a style all his own and offering a full package; singing, dancing, composing, arranging, writing, producing, fashion designing; JayKay is going to be the first all round urban artist out of Europe.

THIS IS THE BIOGRAPHY OF JAYKAY
Like any big artist from the past century, JayKay is the son of a preacher. But his father wasn't the only one to lead him towards music. His mother wanted her son to play music for the Lord and she pushed JayKay to study the piano from a very early age. He started training his vocal chords as well as his fingers even before he could speak and later JayKay joined the church's children's choir.

Part of his father's job was to travel the globe spreading the word. JayKay lived on a number of Antillean islands and South American countries during his childhood. When living at a Venezuelan boarding school, he came in touch with other singing talents and he discovered artists such as Boys II Men, Take 6, Michael Jackson and many salsa and merengue musicians. He taught himself how to rap (in different languages!) and beatbox and he polished up the dancing talent he was born with.

But beside the music he was pretty talented at sports too, basketball in particular ; hence the Dennis Rodman colors in his hair, now JayKay's trademark. For a little while he didn't know whether to choose for sports or a career in entertainment. It was decided when he formed his first close harmony group. Since then throughout his travels he has set up numerous singing groups performing everywhere he settled, from church performances to regular large venue filling gigs. He even capitalized on his good looks modeling for a lot of fashion shows on Curacao.

For Booking Information Visit: The JayKay Web Page

Domenic - Bachata - Latin Pop

Domenic Marte

Nacido un 8 de octubre en Lawrence, Massachussets, una ciudad típica del norte de los Estados Unidos, con una comunidad latina. Su núcleo familiar, similar a la de cualquiera de nosotros, madre de origen puertorriqueño y padre dominicano. Sus padres emigraron en los 60’s a esta ciudad, trabajando incansablemente para forjar su familia y sacar adelante a sus tres hijos: Domenic el menor..

Domenic - Domenic M, como le llaman sus amigos, es un muchacho sencillo, sensible, apasionado, honesto, romántico, emprendedor, leal, buen amigo. Amante de los deportes, el béisbol su favorito. Su vicio, componer.

Su educación ha sido escuela elemental y secundaria. Curiosamente nunca lo aceptaron en el coro de “Lawrence Hich School”, donde al graduarse decidió dedicarse a su pasión: La musica. Desde temprana edad sintió la inclinación musical, empezando a componer canciones. Con la ayuda y sacrificio de su padre, persiguieron el sueño de Domenic. Trataron de grabar unos demos, los cuales no pudieron terminar por cuestiones económicas.

En su búsqueda por este camino y bajo la influencia de “Boys To Man”, formo con su amigo Nathan, un grupo vocal llamado “kasual”. Consiguieron actuaciones, teniendo aceptación por parte del publico que lo escuchaba. Esto los llevo hasta “Un sello disquero”, donde no lograron una contratación. El grupo se desintegro poco después.

For Booking Information Visit: The Domenic Web Page

Fragment Crew - Reggaeton

Fragment Crew

New York City is the rightful birthplace of many musical movements that have changed the sociocultural dynamic in decades past. Once again, NYC will bear witness to the musical evolution of Fragment Crew, a group that both embodies and revolutionizes 4 groundbreaking Latin genres in their own right – Hip-Hop, R&B, Reggae/Dancehall, and Reggaetón.

Fragment Crew features the musical stylings of hip-hop emcee Aro, R&B crooner Davon, Reggae Dancehall virtuoso Chico Navaja and is spearheaded by rising super producer/artist, Napoles. As former members of the first Latino group ever signed to Interscope Records’ both Napoles and Aro bring industry experience to the table, while simultaneously staying true to the streets.

“Our music reflects the diversity of our backgrounds – we incorporate ‘fragments’ of Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Jamaica and Cuba,” explains Napoles. In addition to the geographical fusion it undertakes, Fragment Crew strives to develop and maintain a high level of artistic integrity. “We also unite key elements of different genres of music. Each of us has been influenced by different music and we show this in our artistic delivery. ‘Fragment Crew’ is much more than our name. It symbolizes the direction in which we’re taking our music,” affirms Chico.

In July of 2007, Fragment Crew released its debut album, ANYTHING GOES, which features collaborations with today’s hottest rising talent in Latin music, such as Notch, Malverde, DJ Blass, Frank Nitty, and Chika. “We wanted to come out with something that would breathe new life into Latin urban music,” says Davon. The first single, Nunca Te Olvidaré, is already blazing up radio stations across the U.S. and abroad.

To further demonstrate the versatility of these 4 visionaries, Aro is slated to appear in the critically acclaimed independent film, THE STARTUP. “Music is definitely my first love, but to be able to branch out and try something new is always a challenge I love to undertake,” comments Aro.

Indeed, Fragment Crew is making way for a new era of music – one in which ANYTHING GOES.

For Booking Information Visit: The Fragment Crew Web Page

Consolo - Reggaeton

Biografía de Consolo:

De cuna muy humilde, pero sabiendo muy bien lo que hay en la calle, William Casanova Andujar, mejor conocido como “Consolo” (“La Diferencia del Reggaetón”), llega al competitivo género del reggaetón para medirse de tú a tú con la crema de la crema. Nacido en el área de Santurce y de descendencia dominicana, el artista busca darle un giro muy interesante al ritmo que interpreta a través de cada melodía que sale de su boca, entre las cuales se encuentran: “Prostibruto”, “Teca Manteca”, “Tenis Converse”, “Dulce María”, “Carmela”, "Los Charoles", “Caco Conguero”, entre otras. Además, el artista cuenta con Dj Diego de Baby Records, quien es el creador de las pistas. “Mi intención es presentar lo que está pasando en la calle a diario, pero de una forma muy jocosa y, sobre todo, divertidísima”, asegura el cantautor de 24 años de edad, que se define como una persona auténtica, humilde y carismática. Además, todo un maestro en el campo del baile. Entretanto, el artista, que sigue muy de cerca la lírica de Tego Calderón, Eddie D. Y Julio Voltio puntualiza que no tiene la intención de tirarle a persona alguna. “Aunque, eso es parte del género. ¡Siempre tiene que estar! Es parte de la cultura… ¡El reggaetón es un género urbano!”, exclama quien domina el arte de jugar con las letras. Y hablando un poco ya del contenido del álbum, “Consolo” (“La Diferencia del Reggaetón”) presenta oficialmente el tema “Prostibruto”.

For Booking Information Visit: The Consolo Web Page

Divino - Reggaeton

Conveying heartfelt emotion through richly textured songs has always been a priority for Puerto Rican reggaetón sensation Daniel Divino Velazquez, whose confessional lyrics and impressive vocal range have made him rise to superstar status throughout the Caribbean and Central America. Now, with the release of Todo A Su Tiempo: Platinum Edition, the pioneering artist will doubtless conquer U.S. audiences and establish himself as one of the most versatile performers in the genre.

Divino began his career at the age of fifteen, when his family moved from The Bronx, New York, to Ponce, Puerto Rico. Already a prolific songwriter, Divino immersed himself in the islands booming Spanish-language rap scene. With the help of a neighborhood acquaintance, he started recording his very own cassettes and selling them on the streets, thereby amassing a local following. Thanks to this growing buzz, Divino managed to score gigs as the opening act for Puerto Rican rap pioneers Vico C and Ruben DJ during their performances in Ponce. In 1994, Divino recorded his first official single, A Donde Voy, for the compilation album MC Non-Stop Reggae Vol. 1 as part of the group Psycho Unity. But despite the singles success, Divino decided to concentrate his energies on his day job as an assistant in a juvenile institution. His brother, K2 Young, had made inroads in the reggaetón genre as a member of DJ Playeros esteemed crew.

He was well-known for his close friendship with Baby Ranks, with whom he often performed. Divino decided that it was his brothers fate to conquer the genre and opted to live vicariously through him instead of joining him in that journey. His own musical aspirations faded to the background. In 1999, Divinos brother was killed, only one day after celebrating his 21st birthday. I dont know if it was my rage or my anguish, but I decided to reenter the genre, Divino says of his comeback in 2000. Baby Ranks, who was also devastated by the loss, asked Divino to join him on a track he was recording for the production Darwins The Music II. Later, they joined forces again for the hit Quiero Esa Nena off of DJ Nelsons The Flow: Sweet Dreams.

For Booking Information Visit: The Divino Web Page

Orquesta Bravo!

Orquesta Bravo! is Indianapolis' newest and hottest salsa band composed of eleven of Indianapolis' finest and most talented musicians.

Stacie Sandoval is the lead vocalist and founder of Orquesta Bravo! She is happy to have found such a great group of talented, enthusiastic and involved musicians. Stacie arrived in Indianapolis in September 2002 from Los Angeles, California. Singing has taken her to many different locations including Switzerland, where she participated in A Night of Broadway, which featured several talented Broadway actors, including Ute Lemper. Stacie started focusing on salsa music in 1998 and performed with national acts such as Kevin Ceballo, Michael Stuart, Johnny Rivera, Frankie Negron, and Eddie Santiago. Stacie also sang with local salsa bands, Rudy Regalado y Orquesta Chevere, Yari More, La Palabra, Macondo, and Mazacote.

For Booking Information Visit: The Orquesta Bravo Web Page

Joche

JOCHE

Joche is a Colombian artist influenced by Rock, Hip Hop and especially by the South American folklore. He was born in Bogota, Colombia, and at the age of 14 he founded the Rock Band “Kanaloa”. It was with this band that Joche reached the finals of the national talent contests “La Nota Radiactiva“ and “Festival Luna De Plata”. He also joined the Andean Musical group “Yapari” where he discovered a new passion in playing typical instruments like el Charango, the Cuatro Llanero and the Colombian Tiple as well as the combination of these sounds with electrical guitars and drums.

In 1997 Joche interrupts his psychology studies and goes to Miami, Florida where he began his studies in Business. In the year 2000 he decided to dedicate himself completely to his music and joined the Rock Pop Band RPM, with whom he toured to 9 cities in the United States and launched the Promotional single “Angel”.

Throughout his musical career Joche has had the opportunity to work on different genres of music. He has shared the stage with Artists like Son By Four, Destiny’s Child, Jon Secada and Back Street Boys. He has performed in Shows like Footy’s Wingding and Lupus 2000. He has also worked as producer and or musician on albums for artists like Martha Rhaulin, RPM, Tito Puente Jr. and Ciclon.

Joche has decided to combine the sounds of his traditional Colombian roots with Rock and some Hip Hop the result is his latest album named “Pueblo Viejo”. Produced by Joche and the recognized Miami based producer Rodolfo Castillo, Pueblo Viejo is a fusion of percussion, native rhythms, electric guitars and urban sounds combined with sincere and fresh every day lyrics.

For Booking Information Visit: The Joche Web Page