THE PLATEROS: The Plateros

The Plateros

The Plateros

© 2006 Sagebrush Hill Music (ascap) (689076300339) (format: CD-R)

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Blues Rock, with a hard driven guitar sound.

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2008 Nominated Best Blues Song / New Mexico Music Awards
2007 Nominated Best Blues Song / New Mexico Music Awards
2007 Nominated Best Blues Recording/Native American Music Awards


Instrumentation
Levi, Guitar/Vocals
Murphy, Bass Guitar/Vocals
Doug, Drums

Biography
SINCE ITS INCEPTION THE PLATEROS HAS WORKED HARD AT BREAKING THE MOLD OF NATIVE AMERICAN BLUES MUSIC. COOKING UP A UNIQUE HYBRID OF BLUES, ROCK, ONLY COMPARABLE TO ARTISTS LIKE SRV, LOS LONELY BOYS, AND INDIGENOUS. THE PLATEROS IS IN GOOD COMPANY, THIS IS MUSIC FOR THE MOST DISCERNING MUSIC LOVER AS WELL AS A SOUNDTRACK TO THE LIVES OF THE YOUNG AT HEART.

THE PLATEROS HAS EARNED A REPUTATION AS BEING ONE OF THE MOST DYNAMIC AND EXCITING GROUPS ON THE MAP. ALWAYS WILLING TO GO THE EXTRA MILE THEY CONTINUE TO CAPTURES THE HEARTS OF YOUNG AND OLD AT EVERY DESTINATION. THEY WELCOME ALL AGES, GENDERS, RACES, WHATEVER, WE WANT TO PLAY FOR EVERYONE ON THE PLANET, THE BANDS BASIC GOAL. THE STAGE IS WHERE WE COME ALIVE, IF YOU LOVE MUSIC; WE WANT THE CHANCE TO MAKE YOU COME ALIVE THRU THE GIFT THAT HAS BEEN GIVEN TO US. SONICALLY.


HERE IS JUST A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US:
The group consist of Levi on Guitar / Vocals, with his father, Murphy on Bass guitar / Vocals, and his older cousin Doug on Drums.

Its a family band from the Eastern Agency of the Navajo Nation, for generations since the late 50s, Platero's have been know for singing and as musicians within Tohajiilee Indian Reservation near Albuquerque NM . In 2003 the youngest Platero made his way to the main stage of performing members of the family, Levi is one of those few kids that just connects with music if it be drums, keyboards or the GUITAR, Raised in a musical family, it was no doubt that this would be the road he would take, as it is the same for Douglas who also grew up in a musical family in Kayenta AZ.

In the Winter of 2004, Levi and his cousin Douglas, together, started playing and practicing almost every day after work and school. In November, Murphy sat in with them at the small home studio/ practice room just to see what they knew, later he found out that the boys had been given a gift. From that moment on Levi would press his dad to continue to practice with them. In December of 2004, they played their first engagement. "amazing" was a word that was used after The Plateros completed thier set.


HERE'S WHAT THEY ARE SAYIN ABOUT THE PLATEROS;

REZ BLUES 3/O7
Shawn H
To say that we, the cast and crew, where blown away by this amazingly talented power trio would be an understatement. Not only did they play with amazing musicianship, their live show was very entertaining, especially the earth shattering guitar work of Levi Platero, who plays with such skill and grace that we where all left speechless, (no small feat considering a lot of our crew are musicians themselves!).


By Mark Byron, Kingdom Rockfest, MI
Levi Platero is on a par with the best guitarists in captivity, at least from what I heard last night. Salvador's front man Nic Gonzales was blown away by him too, saying he wanted to take him on tour with them. He's probably going wind up ministering to a secular crowd, for his killer guitar work.

Matt Neskahi
I saw you guys perform downtown at the Summerfest in Albuquerque, and man was I blown away!!! I was actually more impressed when I got your CD after your set and saw that you base your music on the Lord and Gettin' It Right! I am a guitar player myself and was freaking out on Levi, awesome for such a young age, I wish you guys the best of luck and hope to see you perform again in the very near future. God Bless!!!
From: Rio Rancho

The Plateros were awesome at the summerfest. It's so amazing to see a 14 year old play and sing like that. I guess it runs in the family. What a tremendous gift,,, Way to go Plateros!
God Bless... Be Safe....

jake schubert
Watched you guys on sky angel cable tonight and was totally blown away with your talents and vision. Keep up the good work.
From: Pocatello, ID.

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  • The Plateros
    author: Janice Fish

    What a tight band! A credit to the bond all of you show in Christ. Breathtaking guitar Levi in such a fresh way! You music is a gift to this world!

  • author: karen quintana

    Saw you guys at the GATHERING OF THE NATIONS. I could not believe how amazing you were. Yes, you are a talented group. It was fun to hear such great new music played by Natives. Levi you are so talented and send a positive message. I look forward to seeing or hearing you perform more. I'll be on the lookout for you guys.

  • Very Very awsome!!!
    author: Ashtin D.

    Man you guys are the best i love your music and Levi knows how 2 play that guitar

  • Very Very cool.
    author: H Thomas

    Luv tha CD !!!!!

  • Very COOL!!!
    author: Music Lover

    Levi is so under-rated !!! this 15 year old Native teen could be the next Mato of INDIGENOUS.

  • amazing!!!!
    author: Henry J.

    These guys are soooo amazing, saw them in Hamilton Ontario. their gospel blues music is so cool, and their live performance is a thrilling, exciting show!!! love it when you played a few Stevie Ray tunes and The Los Lonely Boys songs "Crazy Dreams" it sounded just like them!!! AMAZING .. One day I hope the world hears ur music, and gets to see you live!!

  • I love Levi!!!!
    author: Susie

    You are an awesome guitar player Levi, plus ur very cute. Love the CD.

  • Killer Band!!!
    author: James K

    I just bought your CD, and i have to say you guys are truely amazing, Saw you all at Crow Agency MT, Man!! you guys rocked that place!!! I love your style!

  • Amazing!!!!
    author: Tom Frank

    This family is AMAZING!!! These guys are great musicians, Levi is a true blessing to his people, one of the best guitar player i have ever seen!!! Love the cd, and the video..where was that Recorded at (the vidoe in the CD) very cool, you can tell you guys love what you do...

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