La Ventana
La Ventana
© 2006 Johnny De La Cruz, Carlos Elizalde, Gary Di Grazia Sr (837101225373)
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"Salsa Rock" with a touch of Funk, Reggae and Soul
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... "la Ventana" came together in Jan. 2005 from a core of long-time Bay Area Musicians who all shared the same musical vision, "Performing our own unique brand of Latin Music". GaryD, (lV's Manager/Conga Player), pulled together 7 musicians in late 2004, and by Jan. 2005, with a few personnel changes and also adding another keyboardist to the band, exploded onto the Bay Area Music scene. What has transpired this year for the band has been truly amazing. "LV" has warmed the crowd for Marc Anthony at the Shoreline Amp. Nor Cal in 2005 and 2006 and for Santana at the Sleep Train Amp in Sacramento, Ca in 2006. They will open for Malo and the Gregg Rolie Band in 2007 for the "Voices of Latin Rock" shows in San Francisco.
This band of Nine, features the sensational and crowd pleasing, long-time Bay Area frontman Carlos Elizalde (lead Vocals) and his co-writing partner, Guitar master Johnny De La Cruz. The man behind the pulse is long-time bay Area Bassist, Gordon Rehm, and dual keyboard wizards, Blaine Hoopes (Sax and Flute also) and Jose Angel Amador (Muntuno King and Co-lead Vocalist). Underlying all this is a percussion section who have been gaining rave reviews throughout the Bay, long-time hitter legend, Mio "Timbalero" Flores (Timbales/Percussion), Gary DiGrazia, "PapiD" (Congas/Bongos), and trap-set players, Eric Engstrom and original "Sapo" drummer Bobby Gaviloa.
The band finished their industry CD with long-time Bay Area Producer Jim Gardiner (Touch Tone Productions) and Pajama Studios (Oakland). There is label interest already in the band from Florida, LA, and SF. "la Ventana" music is a cross between Salsa, Rock, Gypsy Rock, mixing it all together in a very unique way. Their live performance has labeled them the Hottest New Latin Band in the Bay Area and they are becoming known for their High Energy Show..
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author: Stella FimbrezI just wanted to compliment how well organized your site is. I enjoyed being able to hear a lengthy sample of the music as well. I'm enjoying my CD and I'm yet to see you live.
Sounded like the show,but show had more energy & loved it too.
author: Susan FlemingThis CD is great and it could have more energy like the show. Perhaps when you are recording it, visualize the crowd in front of you and show them how energetic you are with the music. It is a great CD and I love it. You guys were hot in person. Thank you. You should have been the lead band not the opening. Keep up the great work. Suzon
Great music; Great musicianship. Great recording quality.
author: JeffI first heard La Ventana in a live performance and was very impressed with the great latin rhythms and quality of musicianship in their playing. I was fearful a CD would fail to capture all of that, but I was wrong; this CD is superb and I recommend it highly.
Refreshing and new! Perfect for the ears!
author: Casey LazaldeExperienced hearing the music live before buying the CD at the Fox in Redwood City. This CD is highly recommended for those who love a varity of Latin Music. The talent behind each individual artist is certainly heard throughout each track of the CD. See them live and you won't be disappointed!