Mariachi Damas de Jalisco

Mariachi Damas de Jalisco

Damas de Jalisco is San Antonio’s premiere all-female mariachi ensemble. These young ladies are San Antonio’s newest and hottest cultural sensation! Founded May 21, 2005, and hand picked by director Sonia Marin, Damas is an eleven piece group comprised of local beauties ranging from 19 to 28 years old. These young musicians have been chosen for their specific talents, instrumentally and vocally as the best and brightest that San Antonio has to offer!

All of the members of Damas de Jalisco have had previous successes in the genre of mariachi, with their varied performance experiences. Damas brings to the table some of the hottest vocal talent in San Antonio, with one of the core vocalists, Vanessa del Fierro having recently been a finalist on Voces de America-the latino version of American Idol! Some of these young ladies have shared the stage with musical icons such as Trio Los Panchos, Jose Feliciano, Mariachi Mujer 2000, Mariachi America, Sol de México, and the world renowned Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán.

Although these talented young ladies love their music and entertaining, they are not to be taken lightly. The repertoire of Damas is extremely unlike that of other ensembles. Together, Damas de Jalisco chooses music that carries meaning and relevance. These ladies love to interpret music they know will attract all of their audiences-from the young to the young at heart! The jazzy vocals mixed with the upbeat personality of each of the Damas is what excites audiences when first experiencing a group performance. These are just some of the reasons that Damas de Jalisco is anything but a typical mariachi!

A wide array of performance experience in such a short time span, is also what makes Damas de Jalisco an elite group. Using their art ot attract attention and awareness, Damas has supported different organizations such as ¡Feliz!, an awareness and fundraising organization for birth defects, based out of Houston, Texas. Seeking community involvement to promote humanitarian causes as well as their culture, last year Damas participated in a parade based out of the cultural heart of San Antonio at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center downtown. With the extensive military community in the Alamo city, Damas has also held the honor of performing for local military celebrations. The group has been featured on Channel 41 Univision in a news special, recommending them as the top mariachi to hire for Mother’s Day serenades. To add to all of this, the group has been hired by such entertainment companies as Stertio entertainment, and 3 local venues, at which the group performs regularly. The group offices out of the Network for Young Artists (NYA), a non-profit community youth group that promotes the arts for local talent in the San Antonio area.

When these ladies are not rehearsing at NYA or performing, they are either studying at local colleges and universities, working as professionals in their field of expertise or taking care of their families. Maintaining all of these important goals and interests intact and being awesome musicians really sets these young women apart from the rest! This drive for educational and career success carries over into their efforts as an ensemble. All you have to do is see these ladies perform together and you can see their personalities blend together to make up a unique and exquisite entertainment experience!

For Booking Information Go To: Mariachi Damas de Jalisco Web Page

Son by Four

Son by Four

In 1996, a group was formed by brothers Carlos and Jorge Montes and their cousin Pedro Quiles. When Ángel López came into the group, Son by Four was formed.

In their second album, the group had International success when their song “A Puro Dolor ” became a # 1 hit in Latin music worldwide. At the same time their English version was a hit throughout Europe, especially in Spain. It was played on radio stations throughout the world including faraway places such as Thailand, Singapore and Japan. But with worldwide success and fame came problems.

All our dreams had become a reality but in our time of unbelievable success and awards came envy and jealousy; which ended it all in a dispute over the rights to the name Son by Four and Angel Lopez left the group.

The world could not fill the emptiness in our lives.

Meanwhile we fought in vain to recover what we had lost. Little by little we realized not to fight against the human forces that had made this happen. We realized that The King of the Universe had glanced upon on three soles, unexperienced and unworthy. He had a plan much more important for us.

Jesús made his triumphant entrances into our lives and put and end to our vanity, our desire for fame and recognition throughout the world. But, most importantly he brought resurrection to our lives.

He promised that through Baptism that one day we would be part of the village of God and all that belongs to Christ, since the beginning, would be reclaimed.

Now, Son by Four belongs solely to Christ and his church and from the parish in Ciales, Puerto Rico we are sending the world one testimony, without armor, but anchored on that one Rock that continues to topple giants: Our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Through Baptism, those who live for our Father will receive the grace and the peace of Jesus Christ and the Spirit that sanctifies us forever, Amen

With Love,
Son by Four

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Lily Vasquez

Lily Vasquez

Biography

Lily Vasquez is an actress, singer, composer and professional salsa dancer. She has been preparing for a career in the entertainment industry her whole life, first performing when she was 4 years old in Colombia as a singer and folkloric dancer. Since her arrival in the United States in 1990, Lily has sung and danced in countless parades, festivals and other popular events. Lily has also matured as a composer, developing a unique style by interpreting with versatility different genres, combining styles that have influenced her like Pop, Rock, Bolero, Salsa and others. Her new production, “Pasión de Mujer”, a highly anticipated release, breaks from the bachata format of her first CD recorded in 2006 that she says “opened doors in the industry.” Lily Vasquez, a tenacious artist, linked up with sellaband.com in a revolutionary move in the music market that earned her global recognition. In only 9 months, Lily became the first Hispanic artist to collect $50,000 from fans and music lovers to record her next Latin Pop/Rock musical production, available in several online stores.

Lily Vasquez is also known for her charisma, performance and physical presence every time she stands out as a presenter at festivals in the N.Y. Tri-State area. Her experience as a performer includes the Salsa congress (2004), festivals and open mics in different areas of New York/ New Jersey (2001-2007) Italy Tour (2002,2003,2004), Japan (2002-2005), Guam Tour (2003) Amsterdam (2007) and appearances on international television and radio programs like Telemundo, Univision, Channel 11 News (NY), CNBC News, Caracol Radio (Colombia), RCN Radio (Colombia), among others. Lily’s future is bright; she is an artist with skill, discipline and a deep desire to commercialize her music, talent and charm.

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Dragon and Fran-C

Dragon and Fran-C

Nelson Rodriguez (AKA) DRAGON and Frances Dones (AKA) Fran-C met each other in the year of 2005 and they both expand their career, becoming a Duet. Dragon born and raised in Puerto Rico begins his career at the age of 14. He started working as a Dj. with different artist like Bimbo, Wibal y Alex, Yomo, Naldo and many more. Since that moment his passion and knowledge for music grows becoming producer and artist. This is how he meets Fran-C, who is born in New york and raised in Puerto Rico. Her love for music begins at a very young age. She started doing shows singing and dancing, showing her talent to the world. When she met Dragon her career started to grow and both of them with their talent became the duet of “Dragon & Fran-C”, performing with a live band giving the Reggaeton a turn, in the United States and Puerto Rico with plenty of hits, including their latest hit “Quiero Tocarte” and “Te Vi Mirando”. They’ve had a lot of support from their fans who have followed them everywere. And this way the career of Dragon and Fran-C grows in the Music Industry.

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Freezer Door

Freezer Door

Biography
Freezer Door is a three piece rock-n-roll band from North Carolina. Formed in 2007, Freezer Door quickly caught the attention of several record labels, including Renaissance Records out of Phoenix, AZ. The band was signed and the debut album is set for release February 5, 2008. “Everything has just fallen into place for us” states vocalist/guitarist Dennis Herrin in a recent interview on the bands quick success. Herrin continues; “We feel like people of all ages and musical tastes will enjoy “Freezer Door”- our new album. I think you can hear the pop/ rock influences of the 80’s and 90’s and the straight ahead, no-nonsense rock stylings of today’s post-grunge movement. There’s something here for everyone.” The band’s tight stage show comes from years of road experience, sharing the stage with acts like Cowboy Mouth and the Violent Femmes, and playing numerous festivals and county fairs. With a killer sound and light system to complete the live show, and a new album hitting the stores in February 2008 Freezer Door is certain to leave it’s mark on the music scene!

Instrumentation
Dennis Herrin - Vox and guitars
Les Pierce - Bass and vox
Whit Moose - Drums and vox

Discography
Self-titled Debut LP on Renaissance Records which features the first single “Sanity”

For Booking Information Go To: Freezer Door Web Page

7th Poet - Reggaeton

7th Poet Profile

Roberto Candelario Jr was born in Queens, New York and was raised in Carolina, Puerto Rico and partially in the Dominican Republic, then moved to Orlando, Florida in 1989. 7th Poet released his first single “Poet God Glyficz” coached by local producer Tony Payne and managed by Melvin Martinez. His style at the time was ragamuffin mixed with Latin fusion and hip hop. Immediately people of different ethnic backgrounds fell in love with his lyrical ability despite the language barrier.

After 3 years of struggles in making it in the industry he gets his first breakthrough in the music. In 1998 7th Poet gets to feature in Vico C’s album release “aquel que habia muerto” which was awarded a Latin Grammy, Premio lo Nuesto and voted one the best rap come backs by the Billboard awards. After this great success he went on to be Vice President of a non profit organization call Iron Sharpens Iron which at the time helped the community by raising awareness through the art of hip hop.

Three years after serving under this great organization, 7th poet’s father decides to build a music studio and fulfill his sons dream by funding his first album release call “no era solo un sueño” which means it wasn’t just a dream. Soon 7th Poet was eager to start working in the studio and fulfill what he always wanted to do. With the unyielding support from his family, friends, fans and his personal desire to share his vision with the world he started working on his master piece long hours non stop successfully finishing and making what he always dreamed.

Soon after that he started touring in different parts of the nation including Puerto Rico where 7th Poet started a phenomenon with in the genre and got invited to perform in various venues with some of Puerto Rico’s super TV channels and radio Stations across. It was in the island that he got recognized by his unique style and drives to be successful in the music.

In 2003 he was asked to feature with Reggaeton Gospel international artist Funky in his album released “Especie en Peligro” (in danger species) which got nominated in the Latin Grammy’s and people’s choice awards. 7th Poet explosive participation left a marked in Latin American and the United states making his listeners to hear more about this incredible individual.

In 2005 7th Poet is signed by I Records U.S. Latin and starts working on his new self proclaimed album. Do to the efforts of his record label and long time friend Luis Sandoz, 7th Poet embarks in a new face in his music career.

In March 2005 his new album released gets presented in one of the biggest expos in Miami call Expolit 2005 and nominated for best Spanish album of the year by the GMA Awards.

Today 7th poet is know as one of the pioneers of conscious and relevant hip hop and reggaeton and continues to impact the world with his versatile and unique style. His know as one of the God fathers of what is considered Latin gospel hip hop and reggaeton.

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Adassa - Reggaeton

Adassa

Search the scores of record stores and neighborhood music chains for a female artist who embodies all the elements of today’s urban culture and your likely to find Miami native Adassa’s petite frame pictured on the front of her self-titled sophomore album. One of this year’s booming cultural magnets, Adassa is the quintessential R&B songstress representing for the Latina culture. The striking beauty’s curly brunette locks may get her extra attention in a crowd but its Adassa’s vocal mixtures of English and Spanish that push her ahead of other female forces in music. Staking her claim on today’s urban movement, Adassa combines hip-hop, dancehall, reggaeton, and R&B to captivate listeners with unabashed lyrics and incessant club pleasers. Moving ahead of her Latina counterparts, Adassa is flourishing as the next female singing sensation to take the lead.

Born to Colombian parents and raised in St. Croix, Virgin Islands, the songstress is a bilingual beauty who represents today’s multicultural generation. Adassa’s first taste behind the mic was at the age of four when the young starlet sang hymns with her mother in church. Once she realized her own smooth vocal abilities, Adassa began experimenting with colorful vocal techniques and harmonies, creating a depth of range with her voice.

From her early years working in a singing group to her new sophomore release, Adassa’s creativity while performing and songwriting speaks volumes to men and women alike. Her sassy yet sweet persona appeals to the masses and her pro-female demeanor makes Adassa a force to be reckoned with. Gaining popularity for her 2005 sensual bilingual debut Kamasutra, Adassa is presently adding to her credits the highly anticipated sophomore album, Adassa. Signed to Universal Latino, Adassa returns with a spicy mix of ballads and party anthems guaranteed to engage listeners of any age and color. Adassa features guest appearances from Wayne Wonder, Mach and Daddy, Lennox, Rakim y Ken-Y, and Ecco to name a few. An opinionated and sensual, yet lyrically flirtatious work, Adassa includes 16 entirely bilingual tracks produced by heavy hitter Don Candiani.

In the last two years, Adassa has toured throughout the United States, Asia, Spain, Europe and the Canary Islands, performing over 80 live shows and doing over 100 TV and radio interviews within this last year. The songstress has had the opportunity to tour with Daddy Yankee, Lil’ Flip, Pit Bull, Ivy Queen, Don Omar, Lil’ John, Ciara, Kevin Little, Vico C., Aventura, Baby Rasta y Gringo, Wisin y Yandell, Sasha, Zion y Lennox, Frankie J, Nicky Jam, Angel & Khriz, Baby Bash and Juvenile. She has also worked with artists such as Ciara and Missy Elliott on the Don Candiani Reggaeton Remix to “1, 2 Step” and with Pit Bull on “Kamasutra,” the single off her debut album. Adassa proves her versatility over many genres, not only lyrically, but vocally as well. This charismatic superstar is on the rise and ready to claim her time in the spotlight.

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Bobby Pulido

BOBBY PULIDO

In essence, SNIPER RECORDS recording artist Bobby Pulido is one of the leading artists in Latin Music. Since the release of his first album “Desvelado”, his voice, his style, and his music have made waves in the Grupero and Regional-Mexican genres of the U.S. and Mexico. Considered by People en Español Magazine as one of the “Most Guapo” (Good Looking) Latin artists, Bobby quickly took the music industry by storm with his selling and drawing power. The ability to cross over musical boundaries as well as bridging the gap between two distinct cultures is one of the most impressive things Bobby has accomplished. All this is attributed to the fact that he can impact both Spanish and English speaking Latinos with his ability to speak both languages fluently. These attributes, along with his talent, charisma, and striking image is why Bobby is considered by many as the “Total Package”.

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Gemini - Hip Hop

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Mariachi Divas - Los Angeles, CA

Mariachi Divas

Founded by Cindy Shea in 1999, the all-female Mariachi Divas are continuously making big waves on the Los Angeles music scene. Mariachi Divas is a unique, multi-cultural ensemble, and over the years has been represented by women of: Mexican, Cuban, Samoan, Argentinian, Columbian, Panamanian, Puerto Rican, Swiss, Japanese, and Anglo decent. Founder and Director Cindy Shea states, “Music is a way of uniting our cultural backgrounds.”

Mariachi Divas has been featured at the Arrowhead Pond, Universal Amphitheatre, Staples Center, Greek Theater, Santa Barbara Bowl, the LA Forum for the 2005 “Premio La Gente” Live TV Awards Show and the LA Shrine at the 2006 Alma Awards.They have also accompanied Grammy winning artists such as: Joan Sebastian, Jenny Rivera, Marco Antonio Solis, Pablo Montero, and Paulina Rubio. In 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2007 the Divas have showcased their innovative sounds at the NAMM SHOW in Anaheim, CA. Recently the Divas were invited to perform at the Tucson International Mariachi Concert, Fresno Radio Bilingue Mariachi Show and the Santa Barbara Bowl where they had the honor of performing with Mariachi Vargas and Nati Cano’s Mariachi Los Camperos. Mariachi Divas performed, and were featured as one of the main televised acts, for over 500,000 people on the streets of downtown Los Angeles at the largest “Cinco de Mayo” celebration in the world-The 14th and 15th Annual Fiesta Broadway 2003 and 2004. They have appeared at the L.A. County Fair numerous times including the most recent in September 2003 performing as part of the famous Mariachi USA. The Divas have not only traveled throughout the USA including performances in Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming, but also performed in Tampico, Mexico in 2004. Mariachi Divas has performed four times at the John Anson Ford Theater including a celebration of the “Day of the Dead”, a “Women in Jazz” concert in 2004, 2005, and 2006 put on a show in which they were the headliners. The Divas also appear in the recently released documentary “Viva El Mariachi”.

Mariachi Divas have made several television appearances on shows such as: Despierta America, Control, Vista LA, Primer Impacto, Escandalo, LATV’s “Adelante Hispanos”, Sabado Gigante, Off the Roof, De Todo Un Poco, BBQ with Bobby Flay, Primera Edicion, Atrevete, Futbol Mania, 12 Corazones, Bienvenido a Casa, and recently took roles as actors as they took part in two independent films, “Dead Man’s Shoe” and “La Dentista” where the music from their CD was used as the movies’ soundtrack. The Divas are also now proud to announce the National release of their 3 CD’s through “East Side Records” which will be releasing throughout the United States June 26, 2007. In September 2003, Mariachi Divas began performing and continue to perform every week for audiences of all ages while strolling throughout the streets of Disneyland and California Adventure in Anaheim. Mariachi Divas musicians’ are currently endorsed by LP Percussion, Zeta Music, IntellitouchTuners, Soundback Acoustic Monitors, CodaBow International, Marcinkiewicz, and LPD Music.

Never stepping too far from what brought them together, the sound of mariachi rings though every song that is played no matter what style of music they choose to perform.

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