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View and Listen to New Mexico Bands

By on Fri, Sep 24, 2010

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15 Polk St

  • Contact: Freddie Kane
  • Web site
  • DESCRIPTION: Hey! welcome we are 15 Polk St. We are here to tell you our bio but first, here are some of our most frequently asked questions … How were we created? We decided that Xbox in our grandma’s basement wasn’t fun anymore. How did the name come about? Ask Ronald Reagan. Who do we sound like? Well if Barry White and Barbara Streisand had a baby … We would sound nothing like that. Why is there as black guy in the group? He got tired of Polka. Isn’t the guitarist too old for the group? Yes! But he’s too young to play Bar Mitzvahs. Is the drummer a emo? No we think he’s hispanic. So, being done with answering all of our FAQ’s we will now attempt to ROCK YOUR SOCKS OFF!!! Please be patient as our page is currently under construction and we are working on new pictures, songs, videos, shows and of course we have a batch of cookies coming out of the oven soon. for booking please contact 15Polkst@gmail.com and leave us a message. And for all of our fans, don’t be afraid to drop us a comment, message or request anytime and we will try to respond back to you at our earliest convenience. Thank you for your time, support and being our friends!!!
  • Releases: 3 Song Demo
    Self Titled EP
3 Strings – Project DisHonest

  • Contact: Zach Van Dyke
  • DESCRIPTION: Punk and thrash style music sounding similar to many bands from the 90′s and today including Blink 182, The Offspring, etc. Wide variety of styles known, played upon request.
4Play

  • Contact: Karen Monty
  • Web site
  • DESCRIPTION: Although 4Play has only been playing the Albuquerque Rock scene for the past couple years, this quad of seasoned musicians have over 100 years of music experience. Be prepared for mesmerizing vocals, screaming guitar licks, back-beat bass rhythms and the little drummergirl to rock.
5 Minute Sin

  • Contact: Dan Wenz
  • Web site
  • DESCRIPTION: 5 Minute Sin is a raucous and vivacious band that rocks the stage with a high energy and a commanding stage presence. 5 Minute Sin twists seemingly melodic expressions into a whirlwind of innovative, yet strangely familiar riffs. Screaming guitar solos, bone crunching distortion, and beats that rock the soul make 5 Minute Sin a band that is always a crowd pleaser. 5 Minute Sin has a sound that encompasses the likes of Velvet Revolver, Soundgarden, Led Zeppelin, and Jimi Hendrix all rolled into one.
  • Releases: 5 Minute Sin has been on the music scene for about a year and will be releasing their first album by the end of May 2006.
8-Track

  • Contact: Jerry Robbins
  • Description: 60′s and 70′s Rock and Roll including music by The Beatles, The Eagles, Chicago, Santana, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Doors, Three Dog Night, The Byrds, The Animals, The Rolling Stones and many more.
    If you would like to book our band call Jerry Robbins at 856-8305.
2020 Blind

  • Contact: James Edgeington
  • Web site
  • Description: Gothic surf for the whole family! Original, classic, new and different.
  • Releases: 2020 Blind – debut “Realm of Concern”
Agency E

  • Contact: Nuff (as in E-nuff )
  • Web site
  • Description: Now, after releasing the dead weight of an uninspired drummer & acquiring the multi-talented and inspired groove of our new stick man, Wolf, we have blossomed. Above and beyond and out of the norm…(John Wayne Elvis) hot guitar rips, (Wolf) slammin slick stick drum kicks, (Rockstar) thunderously deep bass lines, (Nuff) raw funk street some political flows all wrapped up in a tremendously hip/rock sound that commands the ears of all that hear it!
Agua Negra

  • Contact: Angelo Archuleta
  • Web site
  • Description: In 1894, Agua Negra, New Mexico, a town located on the Santa Gertrudis de lo de Mora Land Grant, had its name changed to Holman, New Mexico, after the postmaster Joseph S. Holman.
    100 years later, in 1994, the pride, honor and dignity of Agua Negra were restored with the creation of the band Agua Negra – Música Nuevo Mexicana.
    In the Spring of 2000 Agua Negra released its first album “Pocos … Pero Locos” which received extensive airplay throughout New Mexico and Colorado. In 2002, Agua Negra released its second album, “DaLe Shine”, which would go on to receive 9 nominations from the New Mexico Hispano Music Association and the New Mexico Hispano Entertainers’ Association. Agua Negra would be honored with “Original Song of the Year” from the NMHMA for their tribute song “Homenaje a Freddie Brown”. Agua Negra released its third album “Pura Chicanada” in January of 2005. The album was nominated for 5 awards in the New Mexico Hispano Music Association award show and would come away with “Corrido Song of the Year” accolades for “El Corrido de Joaquín Martínez”.
    Agua Negra is currently poised to release their latest album “¡Que Viva Mi Raza!” As always, the album is prime example of “Música Nuevo Mexicana”.
    Agua Negra performs extensively throughout New Mexico and Colorado, with a few select performances in El Paso, TX and parts of Wyoming. A true variety band, Agua Negra can be heard mixing in popular rock, blues, and country tunes with their lively New Mexican Music.
    Keep and eye (and ear) out for Agua Negra and come check out this energetic group of vatos who will keep you dancing all night long! Coming to a venue near you!
  • Releases: “Pocos . . . Pero Locos” – 2000
    “¡Dale Shine!” – 2003br> “Pura Chicanada” – 2005br> “¡Que Viva Mi Raza! – 2009br>
Alder Dice Trio

  • Contact: Harold Clark
  • Web site
  • Description: A.D. Trio collaborate on stage. Grooving out in their own niche, somewhere between Latin and Jazz, their chemistry is the show. Working with each other to create complex overtones, vocal harmonies, and poly-rhythmic musical movements, exchanging ideas and instruments as they create a ritual performance space designed to excite.
  • Releases: Sessions: Early Winter ’07
Anatung

  • Contact: R. Cordova
  • Web site
  • Description: A new and inproved version of the band..a super-varity of different music styles that create the the sound that is ANATUNG. From hip-hop to blues, from surf guitar to shoe gazer, from folk to rock and roll… ANATUNG is here to make music that matters.
  • Releases: “2002 “REV” by anatung 2002 “wholes” by anatung 2004 “Patricia” the single by Rube Cordova & Anatung currently working on new album…..
Animals in the Dark

  • Contact: Weston Kemmerer
  • Web site
  • Description: Animals in the Dark are a psychedelic garage rock band with wide influences. A three-piece band of all Albuquerque born and raised musicians, they deliver catchy original songs that you will surely be singing later.
  • Releases: Demo, Animals in the Dark EP single
Arencon Trio

  • Contact: Diego Arencon
  • Description: Influenced by legendary trios of Ahmad Jamal and Red Garland, the Arencon Trio swings an elegant balance between traditional jazz and latin jazz. The trio consists of Steve Figueroa (piano), Colin Deuble (bass) and Diego Arencon (drums). The Arencon Trio has developed a shared empathy and approach to jazz music that comes from numerous performances with the likes of Doug Lawrence, Frank Morgan, and Hillary Smith, to name a few.
Michelle Artiaga

  • Contact: Santiago Robledo
  • Web site
  • Description: Began performing as a young girl with church choirs and Highschool ensembles. Went on to the College of Santa Fe and the University of New Mexico studying music and Education. She has performed and toured in both classical and secular venues including: Sound Of America where she traveled and performed across Europe, Viva Zarzuela, a Spanish Opera Company, performing in Mexico and Texas,and The Eulalia singers at La Posada de Albuquerque, performing bi-monthly broadway productions. Michelle has performed with groups like Eclipse and Earth Angels both original and variety music. Singing everything from Jazz to Classical, original to contemporary, Michelle is a versatile singer/performer. Most recently, Michelle has worked with the bands One Spirit, Desert Street, and Desert Moon as lead singer and rhythm guitarist where the main focus has been original music. She is available solo or as a duet with Percussionist Santiago Robledo who she collaborates with in writing original music. Michelle works in Elementary Education and teaches music privately.
Aubrey Island

Azwel

  • Contact: Jason Perillo
  • Web site
  • Description: Azwel is a project that involves songwriter Jason Perrillo. The project songs are basically good, interesting pop songs. This music is influenced by various styles of music, so expect a different thing from each song and especially each album. The project name Azwel has been with him for eight years or so, but only recently has he begun recording under the name (other than home demos from 1996). Azwel released a debut album, “Hap End Void,” followed by a second album titled “Diversions.” Each album has a number of non-album tracks that are available to download on the Internet.
  • Releases: Diversions (2004), Hap End Void (2003)
Bailiwick

  • Contact: Mike Hays
  • Description: Have you ever heard the expression, “He’s in his bailiwick”? It comes from a Middle English word from the legal profession, indicating the bailiff’s corner of the courtroom. Nowadays, however, it refers more generally to a person’s area of interest and expertise. In Albuquerque, it refers to a local international folk music band.
    Bailiwick performs Celtic music for the most part, from poignant airs to break-neck jigs and reels. Our diverse interests, however, have compelled us to explore a variety of genres, peppering our set lists with Argentine tangos, Arabic folk tunes, Venezuelan vals crusados, Mexican and Spanish waltzes, English country dance tunes, and now renaissance and medieval pieces. Bailiwick plays regularly at a number of bars, stores, dances and weddings in Albuquerque. Bailiwick’s musicians are Juli Palladino, Mike Hays, David Harper, and Marc and Susan McCamey.
Shelley Barratt

  • Contact: Shelley Barratt
  • Web site: Web site
  • Description: Shelley’s adult contemporary world music is accompanied by guitar, random percussion or a cappella. Melodic vocals offer a rare level of intimacy to the listener, and the direction each song takes is unconventional yet accessible. It has been said that Shelley’s vocals have a calming effect. When Shelley sings, people stop what they are doing and listen to the original music: melodic and poetic, blending rhythms from around the world, inspiring harmony in living. Shelley plays rhythm guitars, using either an Ovation acoustic/electric or Samick Royale semi hollow-body, and a Djembe drum as well as classic percussion instruments.
    Background info: Shelley was the lead in an Albuquerque rock band, Sub Culture, that released the independent album, “Seed Time”. They received radio play and reviews all over New Mexico and as far away as the Coasts. Sub Culture was courted by several major record labels, and several members went on to have successful recording careers of their own.
  • Release: “Origin of Flight” (2004). The song, “5 Revolving Doors” is played regularly on college and internet radio.
Basket Case

  • Contact: J.J. Wood.
  • Description: Basket Case is a politically driven punk rock band from Ruidoso. They have J.J. Wood on guitar/vocals, Tyler Jones guitar/vocals, Cody Jones bass, and Michael Avila drums. They range in age from 13 to 16 and have enough potential to make this a career in their life. Releases: Demo “A Will To Survive”
The Bellmont

  • Contact: Jeremiah Wood
  • Web site: www.thebellmontrocks.com
  • Description: The Bellmont plays loud indie rock with a bit of a punk rock edge. We’ve played shows with the Oktober People, the Answer Lies, Oh My God, the Firebird Band (ex-Braid), Carrier (members of the Flaming Lips), Lair of the Minotaur (members of Pelican), Glass and Ashes (No Idea Records), and more. We’re fun. Come watch us.
  • Release: Long Way Upstate – self-released EP
Bernadette Seacrest and Her Yes Men

  • Contact: Bernadette Seacrest
  • Web site
  • Description: Vintage styled torch and jazz music. Here’s what the press has to say: “Her sultry, silky voice spreads across the room like a lush, warm blanket of velvet and ably pays homage to the composers and performers who made those songs so unforgettable in the first place.” ~Albuquerque Journal
    “You can practically smell the cigarrette smoke and taste the bootleg booze of a speakeasy club when you listen to the music of this retro swinging group. Lead singer Bernadette Seacrest has a sultry voice perfectly backed by a group of able jazz musicians.” ~ music.download.com
  • Releases: No More Music by the Suckers (ThrillBomb! Records)
Between Here and Home

  • Contact: Freddie Kane
  • Web site
  • Description: Between Here And Home (BHaH) formed on November 17th, 2005. We are just 3 “normal” guys with a love for music! We love what we do, and hope you all like it too! The band is fronted by singer and guitarist Freddie K, the greatest plesantly plump person you’ll ever meet on bass, Bryan S, with the “Dope Danny” on drums, Daniel G, the great band known as Between Here And Home, is a fusion like none other. Not limited to simple genres and styles, the band puts a whole new spin to the local scene. We are consintantly at work trying to bring new songs for our fans, which we love more then anything, if it wasn’t for you guys, we’d be singing to the walls! A special thank you goes out to Gene for doing our art work, and Cory “Pickles” Dillman, as our current roadie, also to Alona for taking the time out of your day to come take pictures for us, let us use your lap top to record and help us take all of our crap and our lazy butts where they needed to go!
  • Releases: “What Time Is It…?” (2005), “Christmas Party!!!” (2006), “Brandon Street Gang” (2007)
Beyond Suffering

  • Contact: Beyond Suffering
  • Web site
  • Description: We are Beyond Suffering, a MetalCore band out of Santa Fe. We love music and use it to express ourselves and relate to others. Here is an idea of how everything fell into place: Band member Jon Ortiz called Gabe Johnsons up asking if he wanted to start a band after creating some very impressive solo songs. Gabe responded with a “hell yes” and told Isaiah Gonzales about the project and he came aboard. We later hooked up with vocolist/rhythm guitar player Jered Valdez. Ever since then the music ideas have been rolling in. Contact: (505) 577-6797.
Big Lips and the Skinny

  • Contact: Will Veeder
  • Web site
  • Description: Just plain rock n’ roll with country overtones and mean back beat. Think Cake, Ween, Black Sabbath and Johnny Cash in a fist fight.
  • Releases: “Hindsight,” 2006.
Bill Street Blues

  • Contact: Tony Ward
  • Web site
  • Description: Bill Street Blues combines Chicago blues and Delta blues with a “splash” of Texas swing and “10 1/2 cups of phat, fresh swing.”
Birds Stealing Bread

  • Contact: Kristian Haynes
  • Web site
  • Description: Birds Stealing Bread is a four-piece group of young musicians local to the Albuquerque/East Mountain area and has been playing together since February ’08. Since then we have played about 20 shows all ranging from being the openers for screamo/metal and techno bands to headlining at coffee shop folk shows. Though we have usually played gentle acoustic music in the past, Birds Stealing Bread is now taking a more heavy and ambient tone with a large variety of instruments: Guitars, mandolin, drum set, bass, keyboards, kalimba, cello, djembe, and a plethora of smaller percussion instruments. A typical Birds Stealing Bread show is very involved, bringing in guest musicians and handing out percussion instruments, encouraging the stomping of feet, clapping of hands, and raising of voices while a canvas is laid out in the back for anybody who desires to paint on it. Birds Stealing Bread seeks to break down the barricade between performer and audience and build community and relationships between people through the beautiful medium of music.
  • Releases: Birds Stealing Bread is currently working on our first album said to be released by the end of 2008.
BlinDDryve

  • Web site
  • Description: BlindDryve is an Albuquerque based progressive rock band that was originally formed by winning the Ultimate Band Contest on 104.7 The Edge. The band has played a wide variety of shows, both local and out of town. After a solid few years of live shows and brief recordings, the band has finished their first full length compact disc “world Insane” to be released this summer. As Winners of the 2008 New Mexico Music Award for Rock/Metal song of the year BlindDryve can pull off everything from down tempo grooves to 3 part harmonies and more, giving the listener a plethora of music on which their ears can feast. In the recent past, one of the biggest shows was opening up for the Family Values Tour in Albuquerque, NM at the Journal Pavilion, but you can catch them at many of Albuquerque’s local rock venues. BlindDryve is an intensely creative, entertaining live band. Give them a listen and check out one of their shows…you won’t be disappointed! BlindDryve appreciates all of the support that they have received and look forward to continuing their musical journey, so stay posted and keep checking them out!
  • Releases: 4 track demo 2008,”World Insane” 2009 (Mysteria Records)
Bootleg Prophets

  • Contact: Cathy Faber
  • Web site
  • Description: Featuring a line-up of accomplished musicians, sophisticated songwriting, captivating singing, and inspirational instrumental prowess, Bootleg Prophets draws from folk, country, bluegrass, old-timey, singer/songwriter, and rock to play spicy Americana from the heart of the Southwest.
  • Releases: Three Days in Chupadero – our c.d. with nine songs, recorded in three days.
    Coal Holler Music
BMP-Ben Martinez Project

  • Contact: Ben Martinez, Jr.
  • Web site
  • Description: The group currently focuses on original modern jazz compositions (w/ occasional covers of Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, Randy Brecker, Wayne Shorter, Mike Stern, Kei Akagi, et al). BMP, like many other jazz groups has been heavily influenced by the likes of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk and Charlie Parker. In live performance and in the studio, BMP focuses on the solid delivery of each melody, i.e., laying the foundation theme of the composition while taking noticeable excursions to provide audiences interesting, interactive and spontaneous dialogues between the several voices (i.e., the instruments).
    During the group’s creative improvisations the underlying traditional roles of support and lead are in a constant state of directed flux between each of the band members. BMP consistently brings its unique blend (fusion) of New Mexico Jazz to the TEXAS JAZZ Festival including Traditional (Straight-ahead) Jazz, Funk, Modern Jazz, Latin, Rumba, Urban and Polyrhythm. BMP has appeared at the Texas Jazz Festival since 1996. They are on the road from Albuquerque, NM. The band consists of:
  • Joey Santiago (Drums) Albuquerque
  • David Friedlander (Bass, composer, instructor and co-musical director) Boston
  • Bob Miner (Sax, percussion, engineer, composer, co-musical director) Chicago
  • Ruben Gutierrez (piano, synthesizer(s), clinician) El Paso
  • Ben Martinez (guitars, director, composer, clinician) San Antonio
  • Releases: Sanctuary (c) 2004, Urban Bug (c) 2005
The Breaktone

  • Contact: Robert Hoffman
  • Web site Web site Web site
  • Description: The Breaktone was formed in 2007 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is composed of five young, talented musicians. After recording a demo of original songs only three months after its inception, The Breaktone (then Deep Field) quickly gained notoriety as one of the most inventive but sensible bands in New Mexico, creating cohesive, effortless rock songs, often with beatboxing, five-part harmonies, jazz progressions, and instrumental interplay, yet never sacrificing the song for its individual parts. Taking a detailed Radiohead approach in a live Dave Matthews Band setting, The Breaktone promises to continue to evolve into one of Albuquerque’s greatest talents ever.
Broke

  • Contact: Josue Mendoza
  • Description: Christian band plays alternative rock with worship and Bible messages. We have spiritual gifts, hearts, abilities, personalities and experience.
Brokencyde

  • Contact: Seven
  • Web site: Web site
  • DESCRIPTION: Hiphop/Screamo/Experimental! New Mexico’s next big name …
Bobby Buttram and the Trainmen

  • Contact: Bobby Buttram
  • Description: The Trainmen is a mainly Country music band that also plays some Rock, Spanish and Pop music and original material. Great dance music! The members of the band have many years of experience playing in several bands and recording studios. This four-piece band is fronted by Bobby Buttram, an Oklahoma boy whose experience goes back to living and recording in Nashville. Currently playing in several clubs and bars in New Mexico and available for private parties. The members of this band enjoy what they do and have a good time wherever they play.
BoneCracker

  • Contact: Andrew Giomi
  • Web site: Web site
  • DESCRIPTION: BoneCracker is a power trio made up of New Mexico native Andrew Giomi and Austin transplants Mark and Lance Hungerford. The group plays all original music best described as a fusion of rock, jazz and funk. Listen to the music on our web page, check our calendar for performances and for bookings call Mark Hungerford at (505) 994-1287.
    RELEASES: compact disc “Funk Junkys” available through our web site.
Broken Black

  • Contact: Nathan Chavez
  • Web site: Web site
  • DESCRIPTION: New Mexico’s own noise composers, Broken Black, is here to crack your brain and twist your soul around barbed wire. This band has sprung a leak, a leak of energy and aggressive metal mayhem. They will instill a sound of raw riffs and tattoo your mind with their energetic stage performance. They are here to start a revolution, and bring today’s watered down metal to the masses. They can not be fully recognized until they are exposed. Once they are exposed to the metal scene they will be a force to be reckoned with.
    RELEASES: Revolution Demo, Bitter Blood Demo (both in 2004)
Brother E & The Blue Rhythm Kings

  • Contact: Gary Millhollon
  • DESCRIPTION: Brother E and the Blue Rhythm Kings is an R&B/Soul Band based in Albuquerque, NM.
    Think Sam & Dave, Aretha, Freddie King, Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Bobby Blue Bland, and Sam Cook, with a little bit of the Drifters and Muddy Waters thrown in.
    Brother E (Eric Bland) was long known as the leading gospel singer among NMs Black churches when Gator Bleaux (lead guitarist) moved here from Austin and augmented Es musical tastes toward soul, blues and R&B. The producer of the Soul Train radio show described Brother E as a great singer with Sam Cook-looks and an Otis Redding soul.
    Gator Bleaux (guitar) played for 10 years with T-Bone Turners Band and with Missing Pages in Austin, Texas. Bleaux has opened for or played with such other luminaries as SRV, Jimmie Vaughan, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, and with the legendary Chuck Berry. His guitar work is strongly influenced by the three Kings  BB, Freddie, and Albert.
    Bobby Clements (drums) is originally from California and was long-time drummer for the country-rock band, Country Generation. His solid beat is the heart of the Blue Rhythm Kings.
    Jumpin Jim Williams is a sax player extraordinaire and has played with many musical groups in New Mexico for over 20 years. His sax can wail with excitement or deliver a soul-full touch to slow songs.
    Jeff Scott (Bass and Harmonica) provides the backbone and has experience in rock and blues bands in New Mexico. His harmonica playing is always a highlight that crowds love when the Kings get down and dirty on the blues.
    Dano Thompson (keys & congas) and Dangerous Gary Lucero (2nd guitar) have played with numerous blues and rock bands in New Mexico. The two bring a fullness to the complete sound of the Blue Rhythm Kings.
    For booking info, contact Gary Millhollon at 710-5100 or 821-5101.
    RELEASES: Live at the LCA
Cactus Moon

  • Contact: Chris Cooper
  • Web site: Web site
  • DESCRIPTION: If you like to dance to good country music and hear the songs the way youre used to hearing them, then Cactus Moon is the country band you’re looking for. They are a five-piece band consisting of: Chris Cooper (lead vocals/rhythm guitar), Patrick Hickey (pedal steel/guitar), Elliott Ruff-Wagner (drums/vocals), Doug Flint (bass/vocals), Dan Bauman (lead guitar). This band has a clean sound that stays true to the original artists they cover (George Strait, Keith Urban, Brooks & Dunn, Dwight Yoakam, Joe Nichols, Kenny Chesney, Little Texas, Gary Allen, Garth Brooks, Darryl Worley, Eagles, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Andy Griggs, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Hal Ketchum, Rhett Akins, and more). They also have originals in the works.
Camino Oscuro

  • Contact: Daniel Aragon
  • Web site: Web site
  • DESCRIPTION: Camino Oscuro is a northern New Mexico variety band specializing in Spanish, Country and Rock music. The band is known for its high energy dance music and for its variety. Based out of Pecos, the band consists of four members and has been performing together for about two months. Camino Oscuro released its first compact disc in December of 2006 entitled “Al Fin (Finally)” and has received massive airplay. The band is available for any occassion.
  • Releases: Al Fin (Finally)
Carisma Show

  • Contact: Jesus/Paula Holguin
  • Description: Music for all occasions includes Mariachi New Mexico style, norteno, cumbias, Tex Mex, country and international music.
  • Releases: Two compact discs. in 2002-’04.
Cascova

  • Contact: Zenon Zamora
  • Description: A mixture of Classical/Electronica/Alternative Rock… CASCOVA has hit the scene hard by focusing on the “metrosexual” niche and blurring the lines between fans of different music genre’s. Their music is driven by the powerful vocals, lyrics, and the sophisticated music Zenon Zamora writes and records. His knowledge of classical composition expresses itself through alternative/electronica avenues; which makes Cascova sound like no other…
  • Releases: Technology and Magic
Charmed

  • Contact: Alicia Ultan
  • Web site
  • Description: Charmed features Alicia Ultan on vocals, viola and guitar and Bambi Jackson on vocals, keyboards and guitars. Playing their own brand of what they like to call ”twisted folk,” Charmed has been performing together since 2001. Combining their classical training and uniquely personal songwriting styles, they have a created a sound that is reminiscent of the lyricism and sweetness of Sarah McLachlan, the melodic moodiness of Tori Amos, and the straight-shooting sassiness of folk songstress Lucy Kaplansky.
    Charmed is the recipient of several awards and honors including a nomination for Best Instrumental Performance by the New Mexico Music Industry Awards; They were the grand prize winners in the Folk-Americana-Country category for the New Mexico Music Commissions first annual Talent Showcase at the New Mexico State Fair in 2005 and they were voted Best of 2005 by Albuquerque the Magazine. They are currently completing the follow up to their debut compact disc.
  • Releases: “Beautifully Twisted”
Chris Dracup Band

  • Contact: Chris Dracup
  • Web site
  • Description: Blues and funk, reggae and soul. The band performs classic covers that range from Muddy Waters and Taj Mahal to Toots and the Maytals, Bob Marley and James Brown. They also perform a large amount of original material written by Dracup. Dracup is considered one of the top blues guitarists in the state and the band performs regularly at festivals around the Southwest and at night clubs in Taos, Santa Fe and Albuquerque.
  • Releases: The Rattlecats — Live at Club Rhythm and Blues, Chris Dracup and Tommy Elskes with Alex Moralez — Live at the Albuquerque Museum Ampitheatre
Chris Ravin Band featuring Deborah Leonard

  • Contact: Deborah Leonard
  • Web site
  • Description: The Chris Ravin Band featuring Deborah Leonard is composed of: Deborah Leonard who is a singer/songwriter that has an energetic style that captives the audience with her vocals which range from sweet melodic country ballads to powerful rockin’ classics. Chris Ravin has been drawing crowds for years as a highly talented guitarist and singer. Don Garcia has a memorable bass style that gets the crowd up and dancing. Drummer Patrick Callahan sets the precision timing for this group that consistently draws a following of loyal fans.
  • Releases: Currently working on production of an original compact disc project.
Cidagen

  • Contact: Craige Bradley
  • Web site
  • Description: Bringing back the old sound with a new niche is Cidagen from Carlsbad, N.M. The band consists of guitarist Jacob Schutt, drummer Craige Bradley, singer Brandon McDaniel and bassist Jon Patman.
  • Releases: Demo
City Lights

  • Contact: Frank Dempsey
  • Web site
  • Description: City Lights is 4-piece experienced classic rock/country variety band. We play all types of danceable music for every occasion. All members are mature and experienced players. Each of us have logged at least 3000 hours of paid performances over our music careers, playing mostly the Albuquerque area. We’re not rookies. We read the crowd and play for them. Most bands play for themselves. We’re different. We make the party happen.
City Reign

  • Contact: Dave Rodway
  • Web site
  • Description: City Reign performs the best of Blues, Jazz, Soul and Pop. They can be seen regularly at Yanni’s downtown.
  • Releases: Their latest compact disc is “Never A Dull Moment” recorded and released independently and available for sale at daverodway.com
Civility’s End

  • Contact: Eddie Edwards
  • Web site
  • Description: Civility’s End is the hard rock musical project of 11west guitarist and songwriter Eddie Edwards based out of Las Cruces, NM. The debut album “The Start of the End” features intense guitar riffs and engaging lyrical content that serves as a chronicle to the growing sentiments of the people towards their failed leaders. Check out the debut single “Gospel According to Charlie”.
  • Releases: Debut album “The Start of the End” – 10/10/10
Sheryl Clapton

  • Contact: sherylclapton@qwest.net
  • Description: Sheryl has played music most of her remembered life. Coming from a strong spiritual basis, she loves the blues, rock, bluegrass, country, jazz, classical, all of which are root music to her. Relatively out of the music from 1994-1998, Sheryl is recording originals in Albuquerque. Venturing around the U.S. for the last 3 years has given light to poetry as well. Sheryl is playing local venues, as well as local radio live broadcasts.
  • Releases: Spirit Of Music 2001
ColdSnap

  • Contact: Jim Connors
  • Web site: Web site
  • DESCRIPTION: The name itself means, A severe, immediate change in the weather. Nothing could ring more true for this band. Originating in early 2000, ColdSnap was a melodic, post-hardcore band playing with the likes of Kittie and Adema, working the crowd into a frenzy with their heaviness and angst-ridden lyrics. ColdSnap has since evolved with a line-up change and a new sound. We play honest, true-to-life music. We’re out to make people think, and we’re out to make someone feel more than anger and angst. We’ve all been through our share of life, and we’ve done it together, and we want people to listen and connect with that.
Concepto Tambor

  • Contact: Christian Orellana
  • Web site: conceptotambor.com
  • DESCRIPTION: Concepto Tambor is an all-drum and percussion troupe that blends Afro-Latino grooves, call and response style of singing and chanting, with a rock-and-roll attitude for a nonstop high-energy performance. CT originated in 2000 as a musical project among local drummers and percussionists from the rock scene in Albuquerque.
    RELEASES: Santo Tambor, 2002
Cristen Grey and the Moving Dunes

  • Contact: Cristen Grey
  • Web site: www.cristengrey.com
  • DESCRIPTION: In the fall of 2002 Cristen’s debut release of ‘Just a little Reminder’ sold over 1000 copies at venues all over the state from house concerts to some of New Mexico’s favorite venues. Shortly after, Cristen Grey and the Moving Dunes emerged. As a result, the band is being recognized as one of the states premier talents. ‘Just a little Reminder’ was nominated for ‘Album of the Year’ at the 2002 New Mexico Industry MIC Awards. Cristen also placed as a finalist in the New Mexico Giant Star competition in 2003, held at the NM State Fair. Cristen and the Moving Dunes placed as semi-finalist in the international 2004 Billboard Magazine Independent Music World Series (IMWS) competition.
    Cristen, along with her musical partner Brian Widger are currently engineering and producing the second compact disc which is scheduled to be released sometime in 2007. So what does Cristen Grey and the Moving Dunes sound like? Kinda’ like Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge all mixed together like a cool summer smoothie! The band is: Cristen Grey (lead vocals/rhythm & lead guitars), Brian Widger (backing Vocals/rhythm & lead guitars), Susan Hyde-Holmes (bass) and Peter Williams (drums).
    RELEASES: Just a little Reminder, 2002
Crossroads

 

  • Web site: www.crmusic.net
  • DESCRIPTION: Crossroads is Albuquerque’s power band and specializes in a variety music. The band originated in 1993 in Albuquerque and is managed by the bass player, Phil Baca. Phil has been a musician and recording engineer for approximately 30 years. The members are combined from the Albuquerque area and throughout New Mexico with an average of 15 years’ experience performing professionally.
    The music played ranges from rancheras, boleros, cumbias and salsa to country, rock, funk and oldies. With the band containing a three-piece horn section and such a powerful sound, they have been described as a Tejano Tower of Power and as an orchestra.
    For booking information, please contact Phil or Joy Baca at (505) 897-3465 or e-mail us at GrupoCrossroads@yahoo.com.
  • RELEASES: “Culture Walk,” 1997, “Nuevo Caminos, ” 2000.
Roger Dale

  • Contact: Roger Dale
  • Description: Dale has been a regular at Solid Grounds Coffee House in St. Stephen’s Methodist Church. He writes all of his own material, which is a mixture of Americana and Christian music. “There’s a Song Somewhere” contains 14 original compositions. Musicians who sat in with Dale on the release include Texas fiddler Dale Morris and folk artist Susan Clark.
  • Releases: “There’s a Song Somewhere.”
Dark Truth

  • Contact: Drew Lucero
  • Description: Dark Truth, a five-piece band, records and performs all original music, fusing heavy metal with “melodic moods” and “a gothic twist.”
  • Releases: “667: Neighbor of the Beast,” “Rythmic Sound of Crushing Bone.”
Dear Oceana

  • Contact: Hendrik Vaandrager
  • Web site
  • DESCRIPTION: Dear Oceana is a five piece post-harcore group providing a blend of hardcore, and Indie dance beats, that creates a unique sound that cannot be heard from any bands around.
  • Releases: Self Titled E.P., The Earthday E.P. and an upcoming release by fall of 2007.
Death of a God

  • Contact: Alex Jack
  • Web site
  • DESCRIPTION: We are a death/technical metal band and our infuences are Trivium, Arch Enemy, God Forbid and Lamb of God.
The Delta Devils

  • Contact: Jake Lauritzen
  • Web site
  • DESCRIPTION: Renowned for their mellow sound, a love for the classic blues, jazz and vintage R&B tones inspired these musicians to start The Delta Devils — a group that can be found playing their exciting brand of music in the clubs up and down historic Route 66. But that doesn’t keep the Delta Devils from traveling the other highways and byways of the blues.
  • Photos available at www.deltadevils.net/photos.html
Desert West

  • Contact: Paul Hatathley, Sr.
  • Web site
  • Description: Desert West was formed by Alan George, lead Singer, lead and rhythm guitar, and cousins Kyle Hatathley, bassist, and Paul Hatathley, Jr., drummer, from Mitten Rock, NM. After a couple of members left, they then found Tritt Smith, formerly of Meatl Milita, playing Thrash Metal music who became the lead and rhythm guitarist. The band started playing simple country music and after Tritt join the band they began to play rockabilly music, mixing country and rock. Desert West enjoys playing for the people and would like to be exposed nationwide not just the Navajo Reservation, by the way they are all Navajo Indians and presently their ages range from 17 to 19 years young.
  • Releases: “Desert West”, “Live at Totah Theater”, Alan George & Tritt Smith: “Five Shots of Whiskey”, Tritt Smith: “Just Another Show” (instrumental rock ‘n’ roll music) and “I Needed To Know.”
Dirtheadz

  • Contact: Rick Artiaga
  • Web site
  • Description: These are your emcees for the new millenium. It started 6 years ago when three (Profit, Dreeg, and Physics) got together with three others (Vengence, KevLee, and Dj Noble) to form a collective called Dirthead Productions. Dirtheadz is still together, but has branched off to different camps. Vengence and Kev Lee are now with Street Soul and have solo projects coming out this summer. Dj Noble now reps Vinyl Pushers and works for KissFM. As for Physics, Profit, and Dreeg they’re still pushing the Dirtheadz name and have an album out. Dirtheadz-The Movement has opened up for several headlining acts like: Nas, Black Eyed Peas, B-Real of Cypress Hill, Tony Touch, J-Live, Shapeshifters plus others… Again they are a new breed of emcees who are out to relate with their listeners in the daily struggles of life. So for all you real heads who hate your 9 to 5′s and feel you need to escape, feast your ears on this!
  • Releases: Dirtheadz Presents: The Movement (2005)
Dirty Modine

  • Contact: David Hubbard
  • Web site
  • DESCRIPTION: Dirty Modine came together in early 2003 to play one benefit concert for the police and firefighters in Rio Rancho. The band was then named Assault and had five members. They had so much fun playing together that they decided to continue as a band. After one of the guitarists left, the members changed the name to Dirty Modine, after a dirty warehouse and a space heater. The band plays rock & roll music from the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s. 2000s to current artists like Velvet Revolver, Tool, STP, the Cult, and Three doors down. Dirty Modine has several original songs and are always working on new material. They will play from one hour to four hours as they have over 60 songs in their repertoire. The band members are all over 30 years old and all have been musicians for numerous years. In 2011 the band underwent a line up change. Band members are now: David Hubbard the original bassist, Gary Pals II, the original guitarist, featuring Tony Tencza lead vocal and Eric Hoess on drums. Our sound is provided by Chuck Banks.
The Dirty Novels

  • Contact: Pablo Novelas
  • Web site
  • Description: Rock and Roll in the tradition and attitude of 1960′s Mod and 1970′s Punk rock with the sensibilities of today’s Indie rockers. Think The Kinks, think New York Dolls, think The Libertines.
  • Releases: Self-titled EP (2004), Stealing Kisses (2004/06), Pack Your Pistols (2007)
DJ Eldon

  • Contact: DJ Eldon
  • Web site
  • Description: For over 15 years DJ Eldon has shared the stage with some of the world’s greatest DJs, such as Derrick Carter, Francois K, Carl Cox, Tom Middleton, DJ Pierre, Mark Farina, Heather, Sneak, Doc Martin, Oscar G, Frankie Knuckles, DJ Deep, Kevin Saunderson, Deep Dish, Gene Farris, Josh Wink, Dimitry From Paris, Ms Honey Dijon, DJ Vibe, Frankie Feliciano ,Sasha, Robert Owens, David Morales, Fred Everything, Kerri Chandler, John Aquaviva, Ian Pooley, and Derrick May.A dj for over 20 years, and the owner of www.housemusic.com , Eldon started as an on-air radio personality for WWRL-AM / WBLS-FM – New York at the age of eighteen. With a finance degree in business administration, he started a number of small cafes in his home town of Albuquerque NM, and has never given up his love for expression though music. His nights including Groove Lounge in Albuquerque, and World in Santa Fe, gained him international attention in the music industry and landed him a coveted spot as a dance chart reporter for Billboard Magazine. He is responsible for Martini Thursdays at The Martini Grille in Albuquerque for 6 years, and the sound system design and initial musical direction at Santa Fe’s hot spot, Swig. Under the name “Architects Of Rhythm”, he plays with Justin Roberts at various events and clubs. Currently Eldon holds a residency at Zinc in Nob Hill Albuquerque.

    He currently plays various nights at Albuquerque’s and Santa Fe’s underground dance clubs. As a producer of club events and raves, he has brought over fifty internationally known djs to the state of New Mexico, including Masters at Work, Mark Farina, Frankie Knuckles, Derrick Carter, DJ Dan, Doc Martin, Jeno, Garth, and Marques Wyatt.
    He has traveled to all parts of the globe entertaining audiences with his unique form of house music.
Donna Christine y Rique con Sus Aguilas

  • Contact: Ernest Sedillo
  • Description: A variety of songs, anywhere from spanish to country, to disco, rock, oldies, some funk.We have performed at different functions. Such as conventions,fiestas, downtown Summer Fest, wedding, anniversaries, banquets, many different functions. We do have our own sound system.
  • Releases: We are currently on our third compact disc, soon to be released.
Donohoe & Grimes

  • Contact: Michael Grimes / Jeff Donohoe
  • Web site
  • Description: Donohoe & Grimes is an acoustic duo made up of Jeff Donohoe on acoustic bass/vocals and Michael Grimes on acoustic guitar/vocals. Playing acoustic pop/rock and folk covers from the 60′s to the present, they perform regularly at many local establishments in the Albuquerque area, including Sandia Bowl Lounge, Molly’s in Tijeras and Kokopelli’s in Cedar Crest. With strong, tight harmonies reminiscent of the Beatles or Simon & Garfunkel they have a surprisingly full sound for a 2-man act in part due to Donohoe’s ability to play lead on an instrument usually relegated to background accompaniment.
Driveline

  • Contact: Sarrett Williams
  • Description: Heavy metal with style and the sound to bring it to the stage.
Dust & Blood

  • Contact: Joe Gregory
  • Web site
  • Description: Dark rock music in the vein of Smashing Pumpkins, A Perfect Circle, Catherine Wheel and Depeche Mode.
  • Releases: Tour-only e.p.
efesar

  • Contact: K. Alexander
  • Web site
  • Description: efesar is an electronic musician from albuquerque who combines the styles of ambient, trance, dance, club, electronica, industrial electronic, darkwave and experimental noise.
    The music, a robust combination of analog, digital and organic instruments, is suffused with fat rhythms, thoughtful lyrics and fluid ambient melodies.
  • Releases: [LPs] the somnambulist’s dream, missing the last part, ophanim, transience, soulwell, imps ogres and valkyries, hallucinations fire play.
    [Comps] Red Letter Records Compilation Vol. A, burque luv volumes 1-5, subcon.01
Ethereal Glow

  • Contact: Greg Baldridge
  • Description: A modern take on punk, folk and spanish rock, ethereal glow mixes these with a dark style of writing to create their own unique style.
Evading Alastor

  • Contact: Justin Balthrop
  • Web site
  • Description: Evading Alastor’s music is difficult to describe. It’s familiar yet unexpected, comforting at times and painfully honest at others. Their lyrics are sometimes serious and introspective, sometimes carefree. The two lead singers take turns singing and writing songs, which gives their music a diverse flavor. However, their shared musical influence from artists like Toad the Wet Sprocket, Coldplay, Counting Crows, John Mayer, U2 and the Police gives the music coherence as well. Most of Evading Alastor’s songs are largely driven by acoustic guitar and memorable vocal melodies, but there is also a strong modern rock presence in the bass, drums, and electric guitar.
EXIT 195

  • Contact: Mike Meister
  • Description: EXIT 195 is an exciting three-piece group that plays throughout the greater Albuquerque area and throughout Valencia County. Country, new and classic; classic rock; Spanish songs and blues and R&B. If you can dance to it we’ll play it. Mike plays drums and sings, Ross plays guitar and sings and Tomas plays bass and sings. Private parties, clubs, and get togethers of all kinds.
Ex Post Facto

  • Contact: Jordan DiMaggio
  • Web site
  • Description: Ex Post Facto is an rock band that formed in 2003 as a garage band. We quickly evolved into the professional sounding band we are today by playing shows and practicing. We are a band that grabs many styles from many genres of music: jazz, Latin, metal, alternative, indie, and experimental are all types of music we adore and incorporate into our band. If you ever need someone to play a show, we are your guys.
Fast Heart Mart

  • Contact: Robyn Wagoner
  • Web site
  • Description: A heart defect makes his heart race until he dies… but not to worry, he now has an implanted device to shock his heart back into living!
    FAST HEART MART is an Albuquerque street performer who sings witty, rootsy rock songs about quitting your job, seizing the day and why The Apocalypse is gonna be a good time!
    With his famed double necked acoustic guitar, harmonica and girl drummer, has traveled as far as New Zealand playing “Sidewalk Rock (his signature sound) which has been compared to Violent Femmes, Beck, Primus, Bob Dylan and Nirvana.
    In the US, he makes a living touring in a veggie-oil-fueled VW van, fearlessly tackling controversial topics, and encouraging participation from fans and hecklers alike!
  • Releases:
    2000-Heart And Soul (out of print), 2001-Hobos In Limbo (Little Kiss Records), 2003-The Movie Theater (out of print), 2005-Arrhythmia-Documentary (Media Ikonz), 2005-The Red Record (Mutant Mariachi Records), 2006-An Orange Album -Mutant Mariachi Records, 2008-Cheap And Sunny (Alibi’s Top 10 compact discs./2008)-Mutant Mariachi Records.
Fat City

  • Contact: Robert Blea
  • Web site
  • Description: Fat City is a 7-piece group that plays a wide variety of music but stays true to their roots of R&B. The two main vocalists are Jenna Martinez and Michael Herndon. Roland Smith does vocals and plays bass. The rest of the band: Pete Cockroft sings and plays keyboards & trumpet, Rod Aragon sings and plays guitar & keyboards, Eddie Garcia on drums and Robert Blea on sax & keyboards. This is a high energy dance band, no matter what style the band is playing, so people are either dancing or hollering to the music.
  • Releases: “Fat City” which was produced by the band with all original material except two of the 11 songs.
Felonious Groove Foundation

  • Contact: Cali Soberanes
  • Web site
  • Description: N.M.’s premier retro-funk contingent incorporates Latin, hip-hop and jazz resulting in a party oriented, high-octane, unforgettable musical experience. Award winning songwriting, chicken-scratch guitars and turntables, slap bass, 70′s breakbeats and punchy saxophones are F.G.F.
  • Releases: “Brand Name Funk” – 2000, Felonious Groove Foundation
    “Sixth Dynasty” – 2003, Felonious Groove Foundation (Winner 2004, NMMIA music award: Best Production in Hip-Hop for “C-Spot.”); Top Ten Playlist CMJ music magazine, 2003 on CMJ affiliate KUNM 89.9 and KTAO 101.9
    “Great, Great, Great Gran’ Pa?” 2004, Skinnyfat; Hip-hop side project; winner of NMMIA: Best Production in Rap for “Live Local Music Scene.”
    “Paper Tiger” – 2005, Felonious Groove Foundation
Fifth Avenue Band w/Charlene Cochran

  • Contact: Charlene Cochran
  • Web site
  • DESCRIPTION: The Fifth Avenue Band w/Charlene Cochran specializes in swing, oldies, big band, Motown, popular country, blues and ballads for wedding receptions, anniversaries, clubs, fundraisers and more. Charlene & her talented musicians can provide instrumental and vocal selections for your cocktail hour, entertain you during dinner and provide great music for dancing.
    The Fifth Avenue Band is award winning, professional and surprisingly affordable. For the elegant answer to your entertainment question, please call 301-216-2120 or email fifthaveband@hotmail.com for a free demo compact disc and promotional package.
Flipside

  • Contact: Tim Francia
  • Web site
  • DESCRIPTION: FLIPSIDE is a variety band specializing in the music of the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s. We do country, classic rock, classic R&B, and Spanish.
Forrest & the Tree Huggers

  • Contact: Forrest Evans
  • Description: Ranging from jazz to Celtic to rock, this band covers tunes from many styles and plays it’s own eclectic originals. Instrumentation includes electric bass, flutes and saxes, guitars and hammered dulcimers, and outstanding vocals by Forrest Evans and Vidia Wesenlund. Band members have been in many bands locally, including Saha World Telegraph, Voodoo Revue, Rivercane, Los Radiators, Sh’cane, and others. Expect unusual arrangements and haunting vocals. They have been heard on stage at city events, the Flying Star, Relaxations, and the Blue Dragon.
Frostbite

  • Contact: Isidro (Sid) Garcia
  • Web site
  • Description: Frostbite has been together 2 years with our new line-up. We sing harmonies with various styles of music. Frostbite is here to stay! Come ride this wave we call Frostbite!!
  • Releases: Self-titled “Frostbite”
Full Moon

  • Contact: John Gonzales
  • Web site
  • Description: Full Moon is a fun-oriented classic rock cover band. They play bars, benefits and private parties at “a price that will be hard to believe.” Among the artists they cover are Bad Company, Georgia Satellites, Billy Joel and ZZ Top.
Full Tilt

  • Contact: Charlie Gravelee
  • Description: Mostly ’70s and some ’80s all classic, danceable Rock and Roll
Funktional Addict

  • Contact: Jon Patman
  • Web site
  • Description: LET THE MUSIC ON THE WEB-SITE MAKE YOU A BELIEVER! The band consists of drummer Wade Schoenherr, former drummer for the popular Las-Cruces based ska band “No Regrets.” Lead guitarist and vocalist Luke Holmes, who has a natural knack for the blues, sears through the mix with his sexy and powerful leads. Rhythm guitarist Jacob Schutt, brainchild of the alternative-rock group, “Seasons of Solice.” And Jon Patman former keyboardist of the band “Kryoburn,” respectfully lays down the bass and keyboards to complete this all-original, open-genre mind-blowing experience called Funktional Addict.
  • Releases: 5-Track EP released earlier this year.
Future Pilot

  • Contact: Alicja Konefal
  • Web site
  • Description: Future Pilot is an Albuquerque-based alternative rock band. The band consists of four members including Chris Griffin on guitar, Max Friedman on bass, Elliott Minkin on drums, and Derek Spaulding on guitar and vocal duties. Featuring the songwriting of Spaulding, Future Pilot is heavily influenced by grunge-era greats such as Alice in Chains and Soundgarden, and classic rock powerhouses such as The Beatles and Led Zeppelin. The band formed to write music that would be timeless and devoid of ego. The result is the recent release of Future Pilot’s dynamic debut album, “Kings Of Nothing,” which blends moments of softness and unexpected crushing power with thoughtful and focused melodies. In the summer of 2008 the band finished an east coast US tour promoting their album.
  • Releases: Kings of Nothing (2008) — available on iTunes, Amazon, Napster and at www.futurepilotband.com
George W. & the Evil Doers

  • Contact: Chris Valencia
  • Description: George W is a desert rock roadhouse band playing obscure covers from Fats Domino, Steve Earle, The Doors, Grateful Dead, Junior Brown, Johnny Cash and others.
Gilbert Lechuga and the Shysterzz

  • Contact: Gilbert Lechuga
  • Description: Gilbert and the Shysterzz is a professional band situated in Albuquerque that will travel anywhere. We play a variety of music, ranging from traditional New Mexico music, country, originals and oldies. We are a family-based group which includes my son, Luis, on guitar and my daughter, Marlayna, on drums. We play all occasions: wedding dances, private & company parties, holiday gatherings, etc.
Gimme Sum

  • Contact: Summer Sun
  • Web site
  • Description: High Energy R&B Dance Cover Band consisting of six phenomenal musicians! Summer Sun and Anthony Sanders on lead vocals are both new to Albuquerque and are the front line to Gimme Sum! They bring a fresh, funky and soulful new vibe to Albuquerque! The rest of this band is made up of some very talented musicians that have been playing in cover bands in Albuquerque for years! Stevie G plays guitar and adds some very awesome vocals to the mix. Johnny Zamora is the man who holds it all down on the drums. Rick Chapman keeps the funky melodies going strong on keys, and last but defintely not least we have Fernando Barela on the bass! He is our newest and funkiest member! Come check us out at the many local casinos around Albuquerque and Santa Fe.
The Giranimals

  • Contact: Maurice Crandall
  • Web site
  • Description: The Giranimals are an indie pop band with sweet, lilty female vocals, warm sounds, and pretty melodies.
Global Chillin

  • Contact: Susan Kolb
  • Web site
  • Description: A local favorite in Ruidoso, New Mexico, Global Chillin offers a wide variety of music from the 1960′s through current hits with a focus on classic country and blues. We also feature several original songs. Rich Chorne manages the musicians and Susan Kolb provides lead vocals. We are able to provide music for corporate events, weddings, family reunions as well as nightclub engagements. We have played at all local live music venues in Ruidoso. Seeking bookings in New Mexico, Arizona and West Texas.
Gluey Brothers

  • Contact: Jim Robinson
  • Description: The Gluey Brothers mix performance art, music and sexual energy. They say a show is a lot more fun to watch than it is to describe.
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Goddess of Arno

  • Contact: Beth Cohen
  • Web site
  • Description: Goddess of Arno has been performing traditional Balkan folk music for over 25 years. This award-winning ensemble accompanies beautiful solo, 2 and 3-part vocals with traditional ethnic string and percussion instruments as well as violin, guitar, saxophone, accordion and electric bass. The band’s repertoire includes upbeat instrumental dance tunes and traditional songs from Albania, Macedonia, Serbia, Greece and Bulgaria — many in the Rom (Gypsy) style and language. The musicians of Goddess of Arno love the exotic rhythms and scales, which the southern Balkans absorbed from the Ottoman Empire, and the passion of the Rrom music, which also offers opportunities for instrumental improvisation. Goddess of Arno was originally formed as accompaniment to the popular Svirka women’s Balkan Chorus and later developed its own identity, known for exciting dance parties and concerts. The group has performed throughout the southwest, produced concerts and workshops with internationally recognized Balkan and Rromani musicians.
  • Releases: “Balkan Dance Party!” (2002)
GoMotorCar

  • Contact: Leonard Apodaca
  • Web site
  • Description: The four members’ dark, ethereal sound relies on dynamic changes, switches in time signature and unpredictable lyrical routes to keep audiences captivated and intrigued. Consequently, GoMotorCar is not a fill-in-the-blank rock band. GoMotorCar expects to captivate the Southwest and beyond in 2001 with its dark and daring approach.
  • Releases: “Thanks For Sharing My Head” (Socyermom Records)
Graceless Age

  • Contact: Jerry McGraw
  • Web site
  • Description: The band says, “Think the Eagles, think Steve Earle, think Lynyrd Skynyrd.” For that matter, think everything from Brooks and Dunn to the Offspring. They say they’re more interested in relating to an audience than in finding a recording deal.
Michael Graye

  • Contact: Kathleen Galbraith
  • Web site
  • Description: Michael Graye is a singer, songwriter, pianist who plays contemporary folk, jazz and a little rock. Michael is accompanied on several songs by bassist, Cody Winning and drummer, Erin Wilson. This is a group with great rhythm, depth and vision.
  • Releases: Passerby (GrayeScale Music) in June 2005
The Ground Beneath

  • Contact: Steve Civerolo
  • Web site
  • Description: The Ground Beneath is a new rock band out of Albuquerque that exploded seemingly out of nowhere in 2003. The band consists of Mike Karlstrum, Steve Civerolo, David Eiffert and Jesse McDermott. They currently have five tracks done and are shopping their demo out to record companies. The band plans studio time to start work on a real silver disc. The Ground Beneath consists of former and current members of Tigris, Unbecoming, Dreams In Grey, Old Man Shattered, Struck Blind, Simple Poets and UTOPIAN, and it regularly plays and hangs with Seven of 9, Dirge, Soular, Old Man Shattered and more.
Group Therapy

  • Contact: Noel Chervenak
  • DESCRIPTION: Rock, R&B and Blues. Playing together in the Albuquerque area for over 25 years, monthly at Molly’s, this band is loaded with New Mexico talent. Noel Chervenak, guitar and vocals, Hank Wickham, guitar and vocals, Tina Chervenak, vocals, Chris Cordova, keyboard and vocals, Fred Ryde, drums and Scott Tregembo, bass. Come hear one of the best kept secrets in the area.
Grupo Eclipse

  • Contact: Ray Montoya
  • DESCRIPTION: Grupo Eclipse has been together about 10 years and our home base is Clovis. We play tejano, norteno, conjunto, tejano country, oldies, r&b. The 5-piece band is made up of: Ray Montoya (manager & lead vocalist), Andy Montoya (accordian & back-up vocals), Herb Lindsey (drummer), Roy Valdez (bass guitar), Mack Saiz (guitar & bajo sexto). Available for any occasion. Keep a look out for this hot tejano band who has opened for Ruben Ramos, Emilo, Eddie Gonzales, Grupo Vida, Los Palominos and David Lee Garza. Grupo Eclipse contributes time for the Lord’s Blessings Relay for Life, MDA, Fiesta’s, charities, etc.
  • RELEASES: 1st release Yo La Quise/Un Cachito, 2nd mix tape demo with original country (Taking a Chance) and a full album is in progress with completion and release date TBA.
Grupo Maldad

  • Contact: Fabian Anaya
  • DESCRIPTION: Grupo Maldad, from Roswell, is a four-piece band that plays tejano, norteno, conjunto, and regional Mexican music.
  • RELEASES: Por Ti. Also in the works: Alejate Mujer
Grupo Zafiro

  • Contact: Chuy Sanchez
  • Description: Grupo Zafiro is composed of four youths and two adults: Marecella Sanchez, 17, lead vocals; Mickey Sanchez, 15, keyboards and guitar; Stefan Cantu, 15, drums; Jesus Cantu, 21, bass; and Chuy Sanchez, percussion; Jesus Cantu Sr., keyboards, guitar and vocals. The band in summer 2004 is working on its second compact disc. Music includes Mexican, cumbias and international. Grupo Zafiro is considered one of the youngest Mexican bands of New Mexico.
  • Releases: Original song, “Reyna de Corazones,” is being played on Radio Sol and other radio stations “Hoy” Ranchera song has been played on KKNW.
Guy Nix and The Best in the West

  • Contact: Guy Nix
  • Web site
  • Very current Top-40 country cover band — with some of the classic greats mixed in. With both male and female lead vocals, we can bring you the very best of what’s playing on your radio today. From Sugarland to Josh Turner, Toby Kieth to Taylor Swift. Check us out!
E. Christina Herr

  • Contact: E. Christina Herr
  • Web site
  • Description: Lullabies and Cautionary Tales ~ Western Gothic Folk Rock ~ Atmospheric & Dynamic ~ Acoustic & Electric ~ Solo ~ Duo ~ Full Band ~ Singer ~ Songwriter ~ Musician ~ Guitars ~ Bass ~ Martin H. Rowell ~ Guitars ~ Various Drummers
  • Releases: Work in progress planned release for the end of 2007
Hit Parade

  • Contact: Gary Gabaldon
  • Description: We are Albuquerque NM’s hottest rock band! Featuring the best musicians in town playing all of your favorite songs. This 4-piece band has been a top draw since it’s start in May 2004. Our refreshing selection of cover tunes sets us apart from other rock bands on the scene. Our soaring vocals, dual guitar attack and incredibly solid rhythm section is an Albuquerque favorite. All hits. All night.Hit Parade is: Tom Gutierrez (lead vocals, lead guitar), Mike Pierce (lead guitar, backing vocals), John Fernandez (bass guitar, lead/backing vocals) and Gary Gabaldon (Drums).
Holiday Sail

  • Contact: Rob Nakai
  • Web site
  • Description: Born a chilly New Mexico night in Albuquerque during the Winter of 2004, Holiday Sail was given its name and summoned to save The Earth from certain annihilation. Boasting some of the finest musicians the desert has to offer, Holiday Sail’s current line-up solidified in the summer of ’05 and they have been rocking ever since. Leading our cast of characters is vocalist/acoustic-guitarist Minie (also of The Minie Gonzalez Band), with bassist Zoltan (also of The Old Main and The Zoltan Trio), drummer Gus (also of The Cranks) and vocalist/guitarist Rob. Setting forth on the idea that music is a nebulous organism, their sound has been not-so-simply described as: “…Alt-Folk Pop Punk Hardcore (Radio Mike of www.thefeveredbrainofradiomike.com).” That’s about as succinct as youll get it, folks, because there’s no formula. Each song exists as its own creature and grows how it needs to grow.
  • Releases: Rock Outside The Box Vol. 2 (2005)
Iron Chiwawa

  • Contact: John Culbertson
  • Web site
  • Description: Iron Chiwawa is a high energy Albuquerque-based bluesy, funky, rock & roll band providing the absolute best entertainment value for your club, corporate event, private party or concert venue.Music performed spans decades from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s & today, specializing in a wide variety of music (with some rarely played favorites). Comprised of some of the finest players in the Albuquerque music scene, each Iron Chiwawa show provides professional sound and attitude, giving you the best in entertainment for your event.Iron Chiwawa is perfect for:

    Clubs, Opening for headliner acts, Corporate events, Casinos, Dinner dances, Grand openings, Banquets, Christmas parties, Weddings, Private parties, Corporate functions, Festivals, Community events, Conventions, Hotels, Resorts, Reunions, Country clubs, Awards nights, Anniversaries, Support or backup for any touring artist and much more!
Jag

  • Contact: Noe Licon
  • DESCRIPTION: R & B, Blues and Rock. Performs locally, having played in Austin and Dallas, Texas; New Orleans, Louisiana; Los Angeles, California; Denver, Colorado; and Atlanta, Georgia. compact disc (“I Didn’t Know”) features 13 original tunes influenced by BB King, Joe Cocker, James Brown and others. Available for private parties or club engagements. Features soloist, singer, songwriter and recording artist Jag (Noe Licon).
    RELEASES: 13-song compact disc “I Didn’t Know” with He’s a Hoe, Baby Come Home, Get Up off your Knees, I Didn’t Know, I’m Gonna Miss You, The Way You Love Me, I Ain’t Gonna Share My Love, Stay Away Crazy Woman, Leave Me Alone, I Never Should Have Told You, A Little Tear, Why I Believe, & American Warriors.
    QUESTIONS: Jag’s song “American Warriors” was recognized by President Bush, the American Red Cross, VFW, the American Legion and the Veterans Administration for the tribute to the troops in Iraq.
The Jamburglars

  • Contact: Daniel Newsom
  • Web site
  • Description: The Jamburglars wish to invite Miles Davis, Bird, Soulive, Galactic, Frank Sinatra, Led Zeppelin, Santana, Mozart, G. Love, Jimi Hendrix and Bela Fleck to come jam out to help us recreate the sound the Jamburglars encompass.
  • Releases: MauvelWide (August 2004), Mija (Coming Soon)
The James Douglas Show

  • Contact: Marco Nunez
  • Web site
  • Description: In the few short years since its inception The James Douglas Show has worked hard at breaking the mold of adult contemporary music. Cooking up a unique hybrid of R&B, rock, funk & smooth jazz only comparable to artists like Sade, Seal, Hall & Oates and Prince. The J.D.S is in good company. From the swampy “Intro” to the pulsing “Baby I Know”, the emotional “Forever” and the ever sexy “Inside.” This is music for the most discerning music lover as well as a soundtrack to the lives of the fun-loving young at heart.
    After spending much of the last two years recording and touring The James Douglas Show has earned a reputation as being one of the most dynamic and exciting groups on the map. The J.D.S. captures the hearts of young and old at every destination and in every genre. “Our music has no boundries. We welcome all ages, genders, races, whatever, we want to play for everyone on the planet” says James Douglas of the bands basic goal. “The stage is where we come alive.”
  • Releases: It’s All About You (2003), Garden City Music (2006).
Roger Jameson and the Jaded Hearts Band

  • Contact: Dave Williams
  • Web site
  • Description: Truly music best presented live in some dark, smoky desert cafË, Jameson’s story telling takes us into the arms of love, at times pulling us tragically away before our desire can be satisfied. Stories of human emotion, personal journeys, and tribulation within the soul project Jameson’s songs into a colorful vision of the shades of gray that lie deep within all of us. Each lyric, each song brings him one step closer to something lost, something he’s been searching for, something he still may find along the way. Welcome to the music and poetry of Roger Jameson.
  • Releases: The Great Compromise
    The Reno Diaries
The Jimmy Stadler Band

  • Contact: Jimmy Stadler
  • Web site
  • Description: The Jimmy Stadler Band is a well established group that has been performing full time for over 15 years here in New Mexico. Jimmy is based out of Taos and has been voted #1 band in Taos for 7 years in a row by the Taos News readers’ poll. Playing a variety of music for numerous occasions every year; nightclubs, weddings and corporate events mainly; they also perform their originals which are requested nightly. High positive energy and excellent musicianship is how the Jimmy Stadler band has been described. Their new compact disc “Sagebrush Alley” features 13 new songs and features legendary keyboardist Bill Payne from the great American band “Little Feat” on “The Big Easy”, a song about the revival of New Orleans!
  • Releases: Jimmy Stadler and the Colliders 1996, Jimmy Stadler: “New Man” 2000, The Jimmy Stadler Band: “Sagebrush Alley” 2005.
Wayne Wesley Johnson (solo guitar)

  • Contact: Wayne Wesley Johnson
  • Web site
  • Description: “Wayne Wesley Johnson is a fine guitarist & a fine drummer, too!”
    – Legendary guitarist Les Paul at the Iridium, NYC
    World class guitarist and internationally recognized, this award winning guitarist performs on acoustic, electric, nylon & steel string guitars and guitar synthesizer in a variety of musical styles and genres. A pioneer of the ‘New Sound of Santa Fe’ and ‘Jazzamenco’, the artist performs in thumbpicking, fingerstyle, and flatpicking styles…playing jazz, world, new age, latin & rumba flamenca and with classical techniques. Wayne is currently a guitar instructor and member of the faculty of the Santa Fe Community College. In addition to his concert, corporate and private performances, Wayne has also become known by many as Santa Fe’s Premier Wedding Guitarist, in high demand for both ceremonies and receptions, alike.
  • Releases: Hypnotic Safari Wayne Wesley Johnson & Ruben Romero (Wannadu), Canciones del alma Songs from the Soul by Wayne Wesley Johnson (Wannadu), Flamenco Flavors by Wayne Wesley Johnson & Ruben Romero (IAGO/Talking Taco) and Flamenco Festival by Wayne Wesley Johnson & Ruben Romero (Narada/Hallmark)
Juntos Unidos

  • Contact: Paul Lopez
  • Web site
  • Description: Juntos Unidos is a variety band from Albuquerque. They have gone through some changes with band members over the years, but the music people have come to love still plays on. Whether playing New Mexico-style music, country, oldies, or old school, Juntos Unidos always leaves the crowd standing in amazement and wanting more. One thing the band prides itself on is its desire to provide the best possible music with the highest level of professionalism.
    In 2003, Juntos Unidos received the distinct pleasure of recording a commercial spot for the New Mexico Lottery promoting the Powerball game. Desi, Jr., Desi Sr., Paul, and Vince starred in the piece that aired for the period of one year. Although 3 of the 4 commercial stars are no longer with the band, Juntos Unidos is still recognized as “that band from the lottery commercial”.
KING LOVERR

  • Contact: KING LOVERR
  • Web site
  • DESCRIPTION: Deep voice baritone of love “King Loverr” known to his fans as the “King Of Romance Music” was born May 11, 1984. Singing since the age of 8, and writing since the age of 13 “King Loverr” is an amazing talent compared to greats such as the Late great Barry White, the Late great Isaac Hayes, and smooth jazz singer Will Downing. Born into a singing family ‘King Loverr” always dreamed of one day making it big. By the age of 15 “King Loverr” started a group with a friend which was a duo called “Ready 4 Love”. By the time “King Loverr” turned 18 he went solo, and his voice got deeper so he started listening to singers such as “Barry White” Isaac Hayes, Christopher Williams, and Will Downing to find his own unique sound. In the summer of 2007 “King Loverr” posted some of his music material on the website http://www.showcaseyourmusic.com The people were constantly asking for more music from him, and where they could buy his album. Known for his hit songs “Gonna Make It Up To You”, and “Loving You” “King Loverr” voice is recognizable instantly for his truly one of a kind style. Since then “King Loverr” instantly became an internet celebrity overnight just type in his name in almost any internet search he’s basically everywhere. Looking out for his debut album “Born To Be Romantic” coming soon from the “King of Romance Music” himself “King Loverr” in 2009. For those who need to contact King Loverr” for booking, and events Contact “King Loverr” at: Phone number: 803-478-4719. Email address: kinglovermusic@yahoo.com
Killingracy

  • Contact: Joe Sena
  • Web site
  • Description: Killingracy was formed in the winter of 2005 with Chris Aguilar on vocals Greg Hutson on bass, Eddy Harshbarger on drums and Joe Sena on guitar. Killingracy, started off only playing originals and did so for the first two years they were together and played clubs such as The Launch Pad, Rally’s and other downtown venues, and also played events in Roswell and had great receptions from these dates. Killingracy wanted to expand and to be able to not only play the original scene in New Mexico, but wanted to play the cover scene as well. Killingracy, does not consider themselves to be a cover band or an original band, but a rock band that is trying to create a name for itself.
  • Releases: Self titled Ep, availble at Web site.
Kotze

  • Contact: Kid Reed
  • Description: Kotze is nothing more than a bunch of drunk punks who are sick of not using the talent they wish they had…..
  • Releases: Kotze Uprising
Kronic Obsession

  • Contact: Jude Luna
  • Description: Kronic Obsession has been playing music together for more than 8 years. The band released a full LP titled “Coming Down” in 2001. After a hiatus, Kronic Obsession was back together in 2003 and 2004 to perform throughout the Albuquerque area. As of now, Kronic Obsession is getting ready to head back into the studio to record an EP of brand new material and to get ready to start work on its second full-length album, “Fall Sessions.”
  • Releases: “Coming Down”- 2001
Las Florecitas con Estylo

  • Contact: Loretta Maito
  • Description: We are an eight piece band from Albuquerque, New Mexico playing a variety of music such as ranchera, tejano, cumbias, polkas, country, hip hop and some original music. Las Florecitas, Jessica and Vanessa, have been nominated for three awards by the New Mexico Hispano Entertainers Association as well as performing several times on television with their band Estylo.
  • Releases: Yo No Me Caso Compadre, No Aguanto Mas, Golpe Traidor, Hay Que Saber Vivir, Mejor No Vuelvas
La Jovencita, aka Ernestine Romero

  • Contact: Ernestine or Willie Romero
  • Description: Ernestine Romero, “La Jovencita,” and the Romero DJ have been performing for six years throughout New Mexico, Colorado, and are scheduled to perform at Universal City, Calif., on June 17, 2001. La Jovencita sings and dances rancheras, cumbias, country, rock and pop for different occasions. She has been nominated at the NNHMA and has her own sound system.
  • Releases: First release at age 11, Requerdos. Second release should be out by May 25, 2001, Siempre.
Latin Passion

  • Contact: Jesse Parra 505-907-6616 or Eloy Romero 715-0797
  • Description: Latin Passion is a 5 piece variety band based in the Albuquerque area. Latin Passion specializes in N.M. style music, to include rancheras, cumbias, country, rock ‘n’ roll, and old school dance. Latin Passion is made up of founder Jesse Parra who plays bass guitar and sings back-up vocals. Eloy Romero plays rhythm guitar and sings lead vocals. Lupe Armijo plays lead guitar and does back-up vocals. Antoinette Abeyta sings lead vocals and plays percussion. Jerry Garcia plays drums, congas, and also does back-up vocals. Latin Passion is available for your next company party, wedding, birthday, anniversary, graduation, or any other event. If you have any questions or want to know where we are playing, please call Jesse at 907-6616 or 242-4016 or Eloy at 715-0797 or 315-3320.
Noe Licon & Jag

  • Contact: Noe Licon
  • Web site
  • DESCRIPTION: Originals in R&B, Soul, Funk, Adult Contempory and Country.
Le Chat Lunatique

  • Contact: Jared Putnam
  • Web site
  • Description: The type of music that Le Chat Lunatique plays is a combination of Gypsy Swing, Western Swing and anything else that we damn well please. Filthy Jazz is our forte! All of this madness came about due to John Sandlin and Muni Kulasinghe’s mutual love for the great Hot Club of France, a gypsy swing group from 1940′s Paris, which included the combined genius of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapelli. Jared Putnam’s western swing background has fused istelf into the mix and given us a fine repertoire of classic western swing tunes. In the meantime Fernando Garavito’s latin background has seeped into the rhytmic pallet and given us a formidable groove.
Spankey Lee

  • Contact: Spankey Lee
  • Web site
  • Description: Spankey Lee has been pleasing crowds with his guitar playing and vocals since his career as a musician began at the age of 14. Spankey Lee has performed from the east coast to the west. Although Spankey has starred in various Albuquerque bands, playing rock to swing on instruments ranging from banjo to upright bass, the guitar is his first love. His solo work adapts to accompany a noisy bar or an atmosphere of fine dining with a wide variety of styles classic and modern, including jazz, folk, rock, blues, swing, and easy listening. A self-contained one-man show, Spankey owns all the equipment necessary for professional lighting and sound at any venue, be it a large public concert or an intimate backyard party. With a constantly expanding play list that currently includes over 250 songs, Spankey Lee is a seasoned musician and can accommodate many requests. Available for restaurants, bars, nightclubs, special events, company parties, weddings, barbecues, and holidays; Also available, concert lighting, PA sound, and laser light shows along with sales and service for permanent installations. Call 328-5273 for booking and availability.
Left Brain

  • Contact: John Allen
  • Web site
  • Description: Left Brain was formed in September, 2005. In a short amount of time, the band has risen to a prominent position in the Albuquerque and New Mexico music scene, played over 50 shows, and earned a reputation as one of the hardest working local bands. In January 2007, the 7-song EP “Bury the Facade” was released and the singles “Take What You Need” and “Arisen” have received consistent rotation on 104.7FM The Edge. Another song from the album, “The Cleansing,” was also featured on GarageBand.com’s Alternative Metal front page because of a high number of favorable reviews on the band’s page. In April of 2007 Left Brain was voted 2nd Place for ‘Best Metal Band” and 3rd Place for “Best New/Emerging Band” in Alibi Magazine – Best of Albuquerque 2007. In May of 2007 Left Brain won 2 New Mexico Music Awards for “Best Rock-Metal” and “Best Artist’s Website”.
  • Releases: Demo – 2006 – Son Set Beach Studios
    EP – “Bury The Facade” – 2007 – Sight 16 Studios
Leiahdorus

  • Contact: Darla VanWinkle
  • Web site
  • Description: What began as a little boy tinkering away at a piano has since evolved into Leiahdorus — an electronica band with evocative lyrics of adoration intertwined with piano, lush synthesizers, and electric guitar. Officially formed in 1998, Leiahdorus consisted of Jason Smith on piano and vocals, Fox Fletcher on guitar, and D.J. Casares on drums. In 2000, by a chance mutual friendship, Jason’s demo fell into the hands of Joey Belville (The Echoing Green), who in turn produced a three-track demo for submission to the independent label, A Different Drum. Jason was instantly signed to a full album deal. In 2003, keyboardist Darla VanWinkle joined the band, and went on to co-write the sophomore album, “Parallel Universe,” released in 2005. With distribution throughout the US and Europe, along with performances across the country, Leiahdorus has progressed ever forward, transcending the electronica genre to achieve a more well-rounded identity.
  • Releases: Wake (single, released 2001)
    Ashes, Ashes (full-length album, released 2002), Indigent (single, release 2002)
    Parallel Universe (full-length album, released 2005), Kiss On The Telephone (single, released 2005)
    all released through A Different Drum
Limbo Country

  • Contact: Vince Muller
  • Description: Limbo country prides itself as one of New Mexico’s top country bands playing mostly out of town. Although we play lots of country we are not without rock ‘n’ roll roots to the likes of JCM, SRV, ZZ and such. We are able to run sound and dj as we own the sound company.
  • Releases: “Dreams”, “Live”
Lizards and Daisies

  • Contact: Blake Martin
  • Description: Lizards and Daisies is a fabulous new Alternative/General band with a recently released compact disc. Their new release, “Incognito”, is now available.
  • Releases: “Incognito” is now available.
Los Consentidos Del Norte

  • Contact: Martin Alcoverde, (520) 839-9394 in Tucson, or Chino Rodriguez at (678) 523-6160 in Atlanta.
  • Web site
  • Description: Norteno Music to its finest, this is a real Mexican band, performing cumbias, rancheras and other dancable songs, all in Spanish. If you need a Norteno band, we will travel. We have our own sound system, but it will be extra. We perform for clubs, private affairs, etc.
Los Primos

  • Contact: Juan Lucero
  • Web site
  • Description: This all acoustic group plays traditional Mexican acoustic music in the “Mariachi” and “Trio” style. Audiences in the Albuquerque and Santa Fe area are amazed by the energy which they project into their music and their beautiful 3-part harmony. They specialize in the romantic tradition of the “Serenata.”
  • Releases: “De la Frontera”
Los Radiators

  • Contact: Ric Dorin
  • Web site
  • Description: Variety music from the heart of New Mexico, acoustically oriented, great vocals and harmonies, fine for listening and dancing. Music includes country, folk, blues, jazz, Motown, rock, and Spanish. Duo, trio, quartet, or 5-piece depending on space, budget.
  • Releases: 1st release in process…
Lotus NM

  • Contact: Steve Brittenham
  • Web site
  • Description: November 2012 saw the release of Lotus NM’s first album, “Quero Tu Amor.” Blossoming forth via Albuquerques high desert is Lotus NM, a fresh musical group specializing in a colorful variety of Reggae, Rock, Latin jazz, Blues and R&B tones. Sowing the seeds of this musical bouquet are vocalist Virgie Marquez, bassist/vocalist Al Mestas, keyboardist/vocalist Steve Brittenham, and drummer/percussionist Aaron Manzanares, all veterans of other Albuquerque bands.
    Originally formed in July 1998, this LNM lineup has held fast since 2005. Like a chameleon adapting to match its surroundings, the group is incredibly dynamic, tailoring its musical approach and energy to fit the specifics of each musical situation. Whether performing at crowded clubs such as Assets Grille or Neds Downtown, or special events like a Wild Oats Market grand opening, the group proves to be a crowd pleaser time and again. The group has also performed at charity functions, such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation benefits at Jokers Pub, as well as private affairs. LNM band members are continually expanding and refining their repertoire, writing and recording new, original music, and applying their unique interpretation to familiar covers of Bob Marley, Santana, Big Mountain, Iguanas, Al Green, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Peter Gabriel, The Beatles…

  • Releases: Quero Tu Amor (Released 11/13/2012)
Lousy Robot

  • Contact: Dandee Fleming
  • Description: Lousy Robot is a power-pop, indie-rock foursome based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Founded in 2003 by Jim Phillips and Dandee Fleming, the quartet quickly became a local favorite within the Southwest’s live music scene and has since seen their music featured on many television programs including MTV’s “Parental Control”, Animal Planet’s “From Underdog to Wonderdog”, Food Network’s “Emeril Green”, Travel Channel’s “Extreme Restaurants”and more.Their critically acclaimed first release, The Strange and True Story of Your Life, is an enigmatic, narcotic effort influenced and produced by John Dufilho of The Deathray Davies.

    Lousy Robot’s second release, one year later, Smile Like You Are Somewhere Else, was a further collaboration between the band and Dufilho at Salim Nourallah’s Pleasantry Lane Studio in Dallas, Texas. The collection of introspective pop songs features special guests Cory Watson of Black Tie Dynasty and John Lefler of Dashboard Confessional.

    Lousy Robot is known for creating catchy, noisy, post-punk songs aimed at the cynical, yet somehow resonating with the hopeful. Online magazine Wig Wam Bam says of Lousy Robot: “… pop heaven and the happiest music ever about feeling so bad.”

    Lousy Robot’s current line up:

    Jim Phillips – Guitar and Voice
    Jack Moffitt – Keyboards
    Dandee Fleming – Bass
    Ben Levine – Drums

  • RELEASES: Smile Like You Are Somewhere Else – Socyermom Records
    Little Radio SXSW 2006 Compliation – March 2006
    The strange and true story of your life. Self release – 3/25/05
    Indie-Pop Swap June 2005 (Compilation)
    Art of the Mix.com
    Rattled and Numb: The greatest freak show on earth. Live @ The Launchpad (7/31/04) – Out of Print
Love & Money Junkies

  • Contact: Natalie
  • Web site
  • Description: The Love & Money Junkies are New Mexico’s Progressive Old School Rockers! They have been a band since 1992 and have just put out their 2nd album, “Sittin’ n’ Wonderrin’.” Their unique and classic sound makes them one of New Mexico’s favorite old school rock bands.
  • Releases: Lessons From The Womb, Sittin’ n’ Wonderrin’
Lower Than Dirt

  • Contact: Scott Salvas
  • Web site
  • Description: Lower Than Dirt (LTD) hails from Albuquerque and was officially born January 2005. LTD’s sound ranges from aggressive to melodic, both musically and vocally. Although LTD would be classified as a metalcore band, it’s sound encompasses all of the best elements of old school metal, contemporary metal, hardcore, and a touch of screamo. LTD is comparable to bands such as Killswitch Engage, Poison The Well, and Mudvayne, but the combination of the diverse influences of each member have created a truly unique metal sound. The band prides itself on a very energetic stage performance and keeping the crowd involved at all times. Finally, Lower Than Dirt is currently gearing up for a busy schedule of shows this summer and is also planning on recording in the near future.
Ciano Maés

  • Contact: Ciano Maés
  • Web site
  • Description: It’s been raining singer/songwriters lately, and Ciano Maés has splashed onto the scene with a fresh new flavor. The Albuquerque native is somewhat of a prodigy, having taught himself how to play piano by age 6, drums by the time he was 11, and guitar by 13. In high school, Ciano performed in several talent shows, which thrust him out from behind his drum kit into the spotlight as a singer songwriter. That taste of the limelight was enough to start Ciano on his way, and from there he began honing his writing and singing skills.After a brief stint on tour with a cover band, Ciano moved to LA to attend Musician’s Institute, and he began playing regular gigs on the club scene. There, he caught the attention of Hollywood producers, publishing companies and local radio. Ciano was asked to perform and record demos to be considered for soundtrack material and has had songs recorded and published by other recording artists. Wanting to focus on his songwriting and not the wants of industry moguls, Ciano moved back to New Mexico to build his studio and fine-tune the creative process. In the midst of all of this, Ciano has been scouted by several record companies but says, “I’m simply looking for the right situation. It needs to be about the integrity of the songs and delivering great music that has meaning to the listeners.Ciano is actively producing artists as well as writing songs for his forthcoming compact disc. Those close to the project are offering much praise (and record companies are taking notice). The highly anticipated release is set to be announced via the www.songkid.com Web site. Stay tuned…
  • Releases: “Hope for Tomorrow” (EP + Bonus Tracks) released 2003 on Songkid Records.
    “So Close” (Sessions w/songwriter Sam Maclay) released 2000 on MP3.com.
    “In Joyful Hope” (Rare out of print) released 1997 on MP3.com
Mariachi Lluvia

  • Contact: Melissa Vigil
  • Web site
  • Description: Mariachi Lluvia plays traditional Mariachi music and is available for any event.
  • Releases: El Mundo es Mio” is a combined compact disc made with the band Vengancia.
Jenny Marlowe

  • Contact: Jenny Marlowe
  • Web site
  • Description: Jenny Marlowe, an aclaimed piano-pop singer/songwriter from Albuquerque, was chosen as one of the finalists in the EXPO New Mexico Talent Showcase. She performs two weekly shows at The Martini Grille (Thursday and Saturday nights) and the newly-formed Jenny Marlowe Band will be appearing on an upcoming TV pilot filmed in New Mexico. She is inspired by artists such as; Nichole Nordeman, Alanis Morissette, and Matt Wertz.
  • Releases: Demo “Shepherd Studios,” 2006
Memphis P. Tails

Metalworks

  • Contact: Brett Hart
  • Web site
  • Description: We were formed in January 1980 in the basement of the drummer’s house in DeKalb County, Georgia. We debuted on December 6, 1980 at the Christmas dance at Shamrock High School. In the summer of 1981, we recorded two songs (In the Name of Rock and Roll and Queen for a Day) at Monarch Studios in Alpharetta, Georgia and submitted them for consideration by a local radio station (96rock) for inclusion in its Home Cookin’ II LP. Out of over 1100 submissions, In the Name of Rock and Roll was one of the 12 songs selected for the album (released in the summer of 1982). In fall 1982, we recorded another eight songs at Monarch for inclusion on a demo. We disbanded the following year, but the 10 recordings were kept by our producer, Steve Starnes, and Monarch’s engineer, Larry Turner. Steve and Larry were able to successfully digitally transfer the surviving copies of these songs to CD in 2007, and after obtaining the necessary U.S. copyrights, we were able (finally) to distribute them under the Catapult Distribution label to digital download sites like iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster, emusic, and Amazon on June 1, 2009, where they are currently available for sale to the public.
  • Releases: Album: Unfinished Business (June 1, 2009)
    Label: Catapult
    Now available for download on iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster, emusic, and Amazon.
Michael Francis Trio + Judy Day

  • Contact: Michael Francis
  • Web site
  • Description: Mike Francis has 44 years of professional piano experience and has led various groups for much of that time. Recent accomplishments include composing, arranging and recording the soundtrack for Patrick Mullins’ documentary, “Sleuthing Mary Shanley.”
    His trio band mates are Pepe Carmona, bass and vocals and Ricky Malichi, drums and percussion. Both are seasoned veterans with successful solo careers of their own.
    Though considered a swingin’ mainstream jazz trio with an extensive Latin repertoire sung in Spanish, the Mike Francis Trio is also an experienced dance/request band, comfortable in a wide variety of styles and rhythms including Pop, Rock, Blues, Oldies, Salsa, Cumbia, Bolero, Cha Cha, Merengue, Bossa Nova, Tango and Samba…
    Vocalist Judy Day is personable and classy and is equally at home belting out a blues number, sailing along on an upbeat standard or delivering a sweet ballad.
Michael Metz Jazz Ensemble

  • Contact: Michael Metz
  • Description: The Michael Metz Jazz Ensemble performs in three formations: trio (trumpet, bass, piano), quartet (add drums) and quintet (add sax). The ensemble’s music runs the whole world of jazz but focuses on instrumental classic jazz encompassing the era of mainstream jazz of the 1950s and ’60s (think early Miles Davis, early John Coltrane, Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers and more). The ensemble’s main objective is to play music that is fun and accessible.
  • Take a listen
Mike Sanchez & The Wild Bunch

  • Contact: Mike Sanchez
  • Web site
  • Description: Mike Sanchez & The Wild Bunch consists of 8 musicians who specialize in high energy variety music. This group loves to play and it shows!! Mike Sanchez & The Wild Bunch are the recipients of over 20 Latin Music Awards including Song of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Instrumental Song of the Year, and Bilingual Song of the Year. You will recognize Mike Sanchez as the guy in the Wild Zoot Suit who has been known to play keyboards with his tongue. He was the keyboard player with his former group Brazada. Saxophone player Ed Sanchez, is the former leader of the group Zozobra and the international group Alma. Mike Sanchez & The Wild Bunch have performed at the Journal Pavilion, television and several videos.
Million Year Panic

  • Contact: Sid Garcia
  • Web site
  • Description: Million Year Panic is an Albuquerque based melody-driven original rock band. Sometimes a little heavy, sometimes a little mellow, with music somewhere in between Three Doors Down, Tonic, LIVE, Fuel and Train.
    John Wall: Vocals
    Seth Launer: Guitar, Vocals
    Dereld Padilla: Guitar
    Ysidro ‘Sid’ Garcia: Bass, Vocals
    Gary Gabaldon: Drums
Missing Stateside

  • Contact: Tony Pisa
  • Web site
  • Description: We play an ecclectic mix of pop, rock and blues style music from the sixties to today. Influences include music U2, Aerosmith, Matchbox 20, Creed, 3 Doors Down, Lynard Skynard, Night Ranger, Mellencamp, Bryan Adams, Collective Soul, CCR, Steve Miller Band and many more! The band started about 3 years ago in Iceland and is now back in the states! We come from a variety of musical experience background including club/bar gigs, studio recording, etc. We are booking gigs for clubs, special events, festivals, corporate parties, etc.
    JD MORGAN: Lead Guitars, Vocals
    LARRY (LD) WILLINGHAM: Bass
    TONY PISA: Drums, Percussion, Backup Vocals
    TONY PLEBANI: Guitars, Lead Vocals
Mister Scary

  • Contact: Rick Morrow
  • Web site
  • Description: Mister Scary is Albuquerque’s premiere high energy ’80s metal and modern rock band that also touches on classic rock. With solid vocals and talented players Mister Scary delivers. Attention to detail sets us apart and we always draw well at gigs. With 6 members, we are one of the few bands in this genre with a keyboardist and the ability to have as many as 5 vocal parts if needed — there is nothing we can’t handle.
  • Releases: EP to be released in summer 2006.
Mistletoe

  • Contact: Alex Rose
  • Web site
  • Description: Indie pop, indie rock, guitar pop band originally formed in Santa Fe. The members have since packed up and moved the operation to Albuquerque.
    “[Mistletoe] have managed to craft a handful of disarmingly sweet and honest pop songs that listeners can relate to and are oddly touching.” -The Daily Lobo
    “Dreamy pop songs full of nostalgic yearning … evocative and bittersweet” – Listen.com
  • Releases: “Sorry It’s Been So Long” compact disc EP (June Records)
Mark S. Moody

  • Contact: Mark S. Moody
  • Web site
  • Description: Moody is a guitar player whose interests range from classical to country to rock, and who also plays other instruments. He’s played country and folk in Tennessee, Texas and New Mexico.
  • Releases: “My Woman Done Left Me,” “Green, Green Grass of Home,” “Albuquerque Mornin’,” “AWOL,” “Instrumentally Yours,” “Glimpses.”
Mr. Black

  • Contact: Brandon McCutcheon
  • Web site
  • Description: Since coming together on December 1st, 2007,
    Mr. Black has been tearing up the local music scene with their “in your face” style of playing. Each member’s passion for music is felt from the very first note you hear.While specializing in Rock, Funk and Blues covers, Mr. Black has been known to throw a surprise or two out at every show. Disco, Country and even 80′s pop might creep out of their instruments depending on the night and the mood of the band.

    Mr. Black has played many venues ranging from private parties to local bar’s and each event has ended with much praise for the band.

  • Releases: See our MySpace page for music samples or click here.
Mystery School

  • Contact: Diana Good
  • Web site
  • Description: Desert Rock Originals Band with eclectic styles, poignant lyrics, and smooth harmonies. Desert and mystical metaphors evoke social change and personal transformations wrapped in a bed of warm melodies and a collective musical consciousness.
  • Releases: “Desert Rock” compact disc.
New Mexico Taiko

  • Contact: Anita Gallegos
  • Description: Japanese Drumming Group. The origin of Taiko began in Japan around 2,000 years ago. Taiko, the Japanese word for drum and the name of the art form, has its roots in ancient Japanese tradition and was used in battle, religious ceremonies, for insect control, theater and community festivals. The group has performed at a variety of events such as festivals, banquets, school functions, anniversary celebrations, community celebrations, martial arts events, weddings, and Summerfest.
The Next Chapter

  • Contact: Jeanne Page
  • Web site
  • Description: Over the years, audiences everywhere have grown to savor the combination of fiery Celtic reels, hot bluegrass instrumentals and traditional American fiddle tunes coming from the flying fingers of the Page family. Weaving a combination of the old-time favorites with their cutting edge originals yields mile-a-minute numbers that leave you gasping for air and soulful ballads that will bring a tear to your eye. Anyone who attends a Next Chapter concert leaves knowing they have truly experienced something different.
    Award-winning vocals are punctuated by lightning-speed leads on hammered dulcimer, banjo, mandolin and bouzouki; and the driving rhythms of bass, bodhran and guitar pull it all together for each breath-taking set. The Next Chapter’s explosive and high-energy music of today lays the foundation for the acoustic music of tomorrow.
  • Releases: The Way or the Road, The Celtic Collection
Next Of Kin

  • Contact: Darlene Johnson & Ross Pierce
  • Description: Next Of Kin from Belen has been together for six years playing in Belen, Los Lunas, Albuquerque and surrounding areas. Playing a wide range of dance music from country classics and new country to classic rock, rhythm & blues and blues plus some Spanish songs. Fronted by Ross Pierce on lead guitar, lead and harmony vocals, Darlene Johnson on bass guitar and vocals, Bob Moya on drums, and Chris Brown on steel guitar. The band enjoys playing for all kinds of get togethers.
  • Releases: New Faces (2001)
No Promise!

  • Contact: John Romero
  • Description: No Promise! is a five-piece band that plays heavy metal, alternative and hard rock, with a mix of covers and originals. Covers include material from Creed, Oleander, Godsmack, Metallica and Skid Row.
  • Releases: Five-song compact disc (only available at shows)
The Noms

  • Contact: Josh Herrera
  • Web site
  • Description: The Noms is an acoustic pop band from Albuquerque, NM. Since their inception in the spring of 2009, the group has left audiences of all ages wide-eyed and grinning from feel-good, inventive songs and their comfortable and interactive stage presence. These innovators make a stimulating (and surprisingly balanced) sound from their unique mix of voice, guitar, piano, and diverse percussion, drawing on influences such as Paul Simon, Dave Matthews Band, Michelle Branch, John Frusciante, The Fray, Raul Midon, and even a cappella and choral experiences. A key trait is their forefront of three vocal powerhouses. These singers easily identify with their own developed solo styles yet frequently explore gutsy, three-part harmonies – a combination of contrast and unity that gives this band a distinct expressive mark.
    The college-age group has rapidly gained popularity around the UNM campus after performing for multiple campus events and winning the 2009 Make a Wish Foundation Battle of the Bands. Their first EP, “Choices,” is expected to release in April, 2010.
  • Releases: April 23, 2010 “Choices”
Nosotros

  • Contact: Felipe Ruibal
  • Web site
  • Description: The sound of Nosotros is original. With the flowing sound of flamenco guitars, the drive of Latin percussion, and exotic sound of Spanish lyrics, the sound is truly theirs. Nosotros plays to a large fan base throughout the southwest, performing for various music festivals, nightclubs, private bookings, and television/radio programs. They have shared the stage with a variety of world-renowned artists such as Etta James, Lisa Loeb, Dave Mason, and the Gipsy Kings.
  • Releases: Palomo, 1996; Pico, 2000; Nosotros, 2003
The Old Main

  • Contact: Jason Wolf
  • Web site
  • Description: Americana Truth Rock Music you can drink beer to.
  • Releases: 2006 The Old Main
Old Man Shattered

  • Contact: Nicole Meyers
  • Web site
  • Description: Old Man Shattered is an acclaimed band that calls Albuquerque home. The four piece consists of precise, heart-felt drums by Jesse McDermott, driving bass played by Ben Shaffer, unique and distinguised lead guitar by David Eiffert, and distinctive, emotive vocals and rhythm guitar by singer/songwriter David Meyers. They have played from music festivals in Washington state to the House of Blues in Orlando and have developed an underground following. There most recent release has spawned a hit that charted nationally on the r and r charts and hit #1 in a few markets across the country. They are currently at work on their 3rd release.
  • Releases: “In Light of Who You Are” – April 2000 “The Other Side of Fear” – July of 2003
Once Misguided

  • Contact: Gabe Lopez
  • Web site
  • Description: Rock/Emo/Alternative/Acoustic
  • Releases: Everything and Nothing (2003), A Simple Pain (2005)
The Orlandis Band

  • Contact: Chris Ulibarri
  • Web site
  • Description: The Orlandis Band Originated in Albuquerque and has quickly evolved into a crowd favorite. The band has played together since the early 90′s. Consisting of childhood friends and family, this group of musicians started performing with Rock and B-side covers. Led by brothers Pipes and Yella Hendrix, The Orlandis Band has created a Nu-Jazz/Hip Hop brand of music. Rare in this area, The Orlandis Band plays originals at live shows as well as crowd requested covers. Currently, The Orlandis Band is playing shows across New Mexico and West Texas and has become a myspace favorite and not to mention back home in El Paso. Recent shows in New Mexico have been the NM State Fair and the 4th street area of Downtown Albuquerque.
  • Releases: Talk Dirty, Baila, The Juice, Slow It Down
Rumaldo Ortiz

  • Contact: Rumaldo Ortiz
  • Web site
  • Description: Rumaldo Ortiz is currently a solo blues guitarist, composer and is working on an original blues project. He previously released a rock/metal compact disc, called Angel Edge Revisited, in 1990 using his then band name Angel Edge. The band was the Coors Light band during that year, and played many concerts to promote Coors and to benefit many charities and opened for Starship for the Concert In The Pines series of concerts in Santa Fe. You can find more history on his Angel Edge project as well as his current blues project at his website. You can also get full downloads of his Angel Edge music as well as one blues tune which won Best Musical Production ‘Blues’ in the 2006 New Mexico Music Awards. One of his songs from his Angel Edge compact disc also won Best Musical Production ‘Rock/Metal’ in the 1990 NMMIC’s.
  • Releases: “Won’t Ever Be The Same” single was the winner in the 2006 New Mexico Music Awards ‘Blues’ Category. Angel Edge Revisited compact disc released in 1990.
Perfect Strangers

  • Contact: Gilbert Martinez
  • Description: The Perfect Strangers have a distinct traditional, honky-tonk/country sound. They perform in several Bars, Casinos, Weddings, Saloons, etc. in the area of southern Colorado, eastern Texas, and the whole state of New Mexico. They’ve performed and shared the stage with country music stars Tracy Byrd, Steve Wariner, Rick Trevino, The Texas Tornados, David Ball, and Joel Sonnier. Their music varies from previously recorded material to originally written works.
  • Releases: Current compact disc “Kickin It”, will be out by early 2004
Gustavo Pimentel

  • Contact: Gustavo Pimentel
  • Web site
  • Description: Gustavo Pimentel is solo classical, popular and flamenco guitarist who has studied with master musicians such as Pepe Romero, Manuel Lopez Ramos and also at the Estudio de Arte Guitarristico in Mexico City. He has played in Mexico and Europe and has performed for concerts, conventions, weddings, parties and other events.
  • Releases: Amor Gitano (2006)
The Plastics

  • Contact: Brennan Divett
  • Web site
  • Description: The Plastics are an alternative indie band from the old neighborhood. The Plastics are from the Albuquerque area and are a part of the the Duke City music scene.
Plat-Eye Prowl

  • Contact: Kyle Newman
  • Web site
  • Description: Plat-Eye Prowl is a high-energy, Albuquerque-based, blues band, with a unique twist. The talented, tightly-knit, three piece band is fronted by three, equally as talented, female vocalists. Smooth, sultry, vocal harmonies are punctuated by scorching guitar leads, which can morph quickly from soul-wrenching to searing in a heartbeat, all riding comfortably atop the driving beat from a rock-solid rhythm section. Musically, our repertoire runs the gamut from the soulful to incendiary, but our specialty is get-up-on-your-feet, butt-bumping boogie, sure to be the highlight of your club, private party or corporate event.
Poema

  • Contact: Del Puckett
  • Web site
  • Description: Poema is two Christian, teenage sisters from Albuquerque, Elle and Shealeen. They write and perform their original acoustic/pop songs.
    Elle is the captivating lead vocalist/guitar player. She sings and plays acoustic guitar with dynamic that is stunning for a girl of 16. Eighteen year old Shealeen sweetens the music with her tasteful harmonies, classic piano playing, and subtle lead vocals.
    Poema has been a band for just over a year and already the sisters have finished their first EP, promoted and released it on MySpace, toured the Southwest, and now have a popular indie label offering them an artist development deal!
    Poema has gained the attention of respected publicists; The Local IQ magazine did a cover story of Poema in February 2009, ‘They are stuck-in-your-head-after-one-listen kind of songs.’ The Daily Chorus featured them in February 2009, ‘Poema brings something that is often absent from today’s music – uniqueness.’ Poema’s newest song “Blue Sweater” has a local Top 40 Pop radio station playing it regularly on their ‘New Music Show’. Poema’s look is also ideal for Film and Television. They are being offered a free, full production music video.
  • Releases: Blue Sweater
    Feel The Same Way
    Echo Off The Sky
    Safe To Say
    The World
    Boys and Bugs
Prey for Kali

  • Contact: Victorya Arrey
  • Web site
  • Description: Prey for Kali is a fusion stoner rock three piece bred right here in the Duke city. Aaron Michael fronts the band with his erotic vocals and melodic guitar. M.Y. Spears lays it up on bass and Reuben Castillo is a beast on drums. They have played many venues around the city including the Launchpad, Burts and the Atomic Cantina as well as bike rallies and benefit concerts around the state. You dont wanna miss a show!
  • Releases: Currently recording
Pseudostrat

  • Contact: Jesse Noga
  • Web site
  • Description: Pseudostrat is a band with a unique sound. We are a student jazz & funk band that recently recorded a demo compact disc availble upon request.
  • Releases: Demo compact disc
Q’s Revenge

  • Contact: Chris Valencia
  • Description: Q’s Revenge plays “original and energetic” rock, inspired by punk, heavy metal, “rockabilly,” blues and psychadelic artists.
  • Releases: “Q’s Revenge.”
Querida

  • Contact: Bryan Olivas
  • Web site
  • Description: We are a band from Espanola, NM. We play traditional Northern New Mexico Music, from rancheras to country. We play a variety of music and are available for your next party or dance.
  • Releases: Querida: “Bailen Todos”
QuiZling

  • Contact: Bob Gordon
  • Web site
  • Description: Premier Albuquerque club band, playing music from the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and new music. We are a three-piece band with our own lights and sound.
Raising Cane

  • Contact: Matt Hoyt
  • Web site: www.caneraising.com
  • Description: What is now Raising Cane began when Gregg Daigle and Don Grieser met at the RockyGrass bluegrass festival in Colorado in 2001. Their musical friendship developed over a year, and when they both found themselves bandless they decided to start playing as a duo. About the time they were thinking about adding a bass player, Rich Sanchez gave Gregg a call looking for a group to play with. He was a great addition, and the first version of Raising Cane as a bluegrass trio was born. When the group decided to record, they thought about adding a fourth member so they could get a full bluegrass band sound live. Aimee Hoyt joined the group in May of 2004 and the group completed their self-titled compact disc this fall. It is scheduled to be released in December 2004.
  • Release: Coming in December 2004
The Rebbe’s Orkestra

  • Contact: Beth Cohen
  • Web site
  • Description: The Rebbe’s Orkestra is an exciting group of four talented musicians who have been performing in the Southwest since 1996. Specializing in Klezmer — the secular Jewish instrumental music of Eastern Europe — The Rebbe’s Orkestra plays for concerts, wedding ceremonies and receptions, bar/bat mitzvah parties, baby namings, educational workshops and concerts, dance parties, festivals, specialty and theme concerts, you name it! Band personnel: Beth Cohen (violin, mandolin/strings/vocals), Barbara Friedman (bass/vocals), Randy Edmunds (guitar/vocals), Debo Olorfsky (accordion/vocals).
  • Releases: “Hinei Ma Tov-Istanbul” — free listen/mp3download at iSound.com.
Red Earth

  • Contact: Jeff Duneman
  • Web site
  • Description: Tribal Stew — high energy funk, rock, reggae, punk, jazz, metal, ska, latin and Brazilian grooves, tribal beats, a strong lyrical message, a good sense of humor…. all based in Indian Country and the Southwest.
  • Phone: 505-842-8417
  • Releases: Zia Soul – 2003
    Live! – 2000
    When Worlds Collide – 1999
Refraction

  • Contact: Cheryl Luke
  • Web site
  • Description: Refraction is a four-piece heavy alternative band from Albuquerque. Band members include Ashley Davis (lead vocals), Burly Sheckler (guitar, background vocals), Martin Luke (bass and background vocals) and Shawn Means (drums.) Refraction’s musical influences include punk, rock, classical, jazz, metal and more.
  • Releases: See Web site for demo songs.
Remedy

  • Contact: Carlo Chavez
  • Description: Five piece variety band. Played at Cinco de Mayo @ State Fair, Hispano Chamber of Commerce, Brooks & Dunn concert, Fourth of July Celebration at KAFB. Has shared billing with Linda Cotton, Malo, Tierra and the Blue Ventures. Lead, rhythm, bass guitars, drummer, sax, keyboard and trumpet. Can play Spanish, Country, Top 40, R&B, Oldies and dance. Out of Socorro, band has been together 7 years; most gigs in the Albuquerque area. Available for weddings, reunions, private, political or corporate affairs. Statewide.
Remember Then

  • Contact: Ron Leone
  • Web site
  • Description: Remember Then is a seven piece group featuring 5 vocalists and band with keyboards, guitar, drums, stand-up bass, saxophone and trumpet. Specializing in 50′s-60′s doo wop/oldies but goodies music, Remember Then welcomes inquiries for concerts, dances, public & private events.
Requiem Mass

  • Web site
  • Description: All original Heavy metal band.
  • Releases: “Shattered Destiny” compact disc released in 1999.
The Rhythm Prophets

  • Contact: Rod Matcham
  • Web site
  • Description: Classic Rock, Blues, and Original rock music.
  • Releases: none
Ricky P. & The Blues Monsoon

Rio Duende

  • Contact: Geoffrey Escandon
  • Site: Web site
  • Description: Latin Surf Jazz! Ritmos y reverb for all occasions! Combining carefully selected surf and rock instrumentals with choice latin and jazz standards, this exciting combo is a spicy delight! The Rio Duende Songbook is available on the website. RELEASES: Volume 1 is available for download on the website.
Riverbat

  • Contact: Tom Rivera
  • Description: Band plays bottom 40 and originals every 2 weeks on Sundays at the Sandia bar in Corrales. Band members are Tom Rivera/guitar; Sue Rivera/vocals & guitar; Tom “Bat” Bennet Bass, Guitar & vocals; Dan “uptown” Brown, percussion. The band is made up of employees of Quickbeam systems, a local sound & lighting company. We’re too nerdy to have a softball team. We cater to crowds from 21 to 91. Really!
    RELEASES: None yet.
Ernestine Romero

  • Contact: Willie Romero
  • Site: Web site
  • Description: Ernestine has been singing since age 3 and singing professionally since age 8 throughout the Southwest, Texas, Florida and North Carolina. She has received numerous awards throughout her career and also operates her own mobile DJ music system, La Jovencita and the Romero’s Mobile DJ, for different occasions.
Tom Romero

  • Contact:Tom Romero
  • Site: Tom Romero Band
  • Description: Tom Romero is a seasoned solo performer whose repertoire of original material blurs musical boundaries, embracing elements of folk, rock, blues, progressive and adult contemporary. His songs are equal parts muscle and intimacy, and reveal a rarely achieved relationship between an artist and his craft.
    In 2003 he can be heard covering Cisco’s “The Thong Song” in the film Undercover Brother, and his song Amputee from his recently released compact disc “Bump” is in regular rotation on 102.9 Enchantment FM in Santa Fe.
    In late 1997, Tom released his first compact disc “TAR” on his own TARecords label. Written and produced by Romero, the compact disc included The Denny Song, which appears in the Miramax film Telling You. His voice can slao be heard in the cartoon Super Pig.
    RELEASES: Bump – 2003, TAR – 1997, Blues Garagage “Full Sevice” – 1998
Roadster

  • Contact:Maurice Wright
  • Description: A five-piece band that plays Top 40, country, ballads, popular music, rock, and even waltzes. Plays dances, parties, wedding receptions, clubs and lounges, including Molly’s (281-9911) in Tijeras.
Root Skankadelic

  • Contact:Rick Davis
  • Web site
  • Description: Root Skankadelic is a 7-piece ALL-ORIGINAL funk reggae jamband created in Spring 2004 out of spiritual and revolutionary necessity in the funky and happening little southwest New Mexico town of Silver City. What started out as a way for friends to hang out, express life’s passions, and play soulful spiritual and transformative music has turned into quite an addition to the New Mexico reggae scene. Politically conscious with heavy soul and bass, Root Skankadelic’s ALL-ORIGINAL music brings a vibe that definitely defies traditional confines…. from roots to dancehall and love…. Root Skankadelic is forging this unique path with passion and humility….
    Releases: The Vibe (EP)
Route 66 Revelers

  • Contact:Chuck Campbell
  • Web site
  • Description: At the beginning of the 20th Century a new musical direction was emerging in New Orleans, a city which had been the most cosmopolitan city in the American South since the 1820′s. The rich mixture in its population had African and Caribbean roots, and were influenced by a diversity of Creole, Cajun and Southern Baptist music as well as European Opera. Musicians, trained both classically and on the street, were drawing from a number of sources — Ragtime, Spirituals, Work Chants, Blues, Military Marches — and were creating a new, uniquely American art form, Jazz.
    The Route 66 Revelers celebrate this music, Traditional Jazz, by playing songs written by Spencer Williams, “Jelly Roll” Morton, Hoagy Carmichael, W. C. Handy, Benny Moten, “Fats” Waller, and made famous by The Original Dixieland Jazz Band, Bix Beiderbecke, Sidney Bechet, and of course Louis Armstrong, as well as many others. We jam regularly at the Rio Grande Jazz Society in Albuquerque. Our basic rule is “If it sounds good, we want to play it.”
RPM Band

  • Contacts: Ross Pierce or Max Moore
  • Description: Country, blues, rock n roll, and fun. Ross on guitar and vocals, Max on drums and vocals and Steve on bass. The band plays the happy hour at the Caravan East (5pm to 8pm on a 3 week rotation in ABQ) and the Blue Jeans Lounge (ABQ) and also at Molly’s (Tijeras). We will also play for private parties and all get togethers.
The Ryan McGarvey Band

  • Contacts: Patrick McGarvey or Ryan McGarvey
  • Web site
  • Description: The Ryan McGarvey Band is a phenominal blues rock band, along the lines of Steve Ray Vaughn, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jimi Hendrix and other blues greats.
  • Releases: “Forward in Reverse”
Saddlesores

  • Contacts:
    Cole Mitchell
    or Keith Drummond Kornfield
  • Web site
  • Description: The Saddlesores are a band of southwestern roots-rock renegades who’ve been together for fourteen years hammering out their own unique brand of outlaw rockin’ twang. With real country stylings played through a true rock-n-roll heart, the Sores are nothing short of brilliant, earning them a loyal following of bikers, musicians, and other discerning citizens. Their live shows are legendary, reminiscent of the Stones, Hank Williams, and the Replacements.
  • Releases: Let It Suck (2004)
    Beating A Dead Horse (2000)
    Drink, Drink, Drink (1991-93)
Sanctifyre

  • Contact: Justin Ennis
  • Web site
  • Description: Sanctifyre is a local progressive metal band in Albuquerque. They feature bone crushing rhythms and dizzying time changes along with aggressive vocals and catchy drum beats. Visit myspace.com/sanctifyre for show dates!
Santiago y Bob

  • Contact: Santiago Robledo
  • Web site
  • Description: Bob is a guitarist/singer/songwriter in the tradition of the greatest balladeer/troubadors. Think Gordon Lightfoot/Bob Dylan/Gary Morris/Earl Thomas Conley. A gifted man with a very personal touch who plays with at venues like O’ Neils Uptown, Kokopelli’s, 2nd Street Brewery and across Arizona. Bob has 5 compact discs. out, so don’t expect a human juke box cranking out Jimmy Buffet tunes, you’re in for hours of originals that hit home like songs you’ve known all your life. He’s the real deal and will keep you glued to your seat with a song from his sleeve about the thoughts you had brushing your teeth that very morning. Bob is a gifted storyteller who brings to life the seemingly mundane events to reveal to you the hidden meanings behind them that you didn’t want to think about or admit to yourself. Santiago is the conguero/percussionist who accentuates the rhythms within Bob’s original compositions.
  • Releases (by One Bun Records): My Only Crime 1996., Otherwise 1999, Soon 2003
Saoirse

  • Contact: Taom MacDougall
  • Web site
  • Description: Saoirse (pronounced “seer- shih”) means freedom in Gaelic. We are a six-piece band that plays traditional and progressive Celtic music from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Galicia and Brittany (and North America) spiced with rock, world beat and jazz. The band is made up of members: Harlow Pinson (fiddle, concertina, mandolin), Bonnie Dils (flutes), John Brindusi (guitar), David Mascarenas (percussion), Io Malarkey (lead vocals, drums, harmonium) and Taom MacDougall, who is currently the only single member, lasses, and quite fetching in a kilt (lead vocals and bass). Available for weddings, wakes, rites of passage, parties, birthdays and other celebratory events. Repetoire includes covers by Solas, Lunasa, Dervish, Tannehill Weavers and Old Blind Dogs. Info on gigs and more at www.celticeclectic.com.
  • Releases: compact disc available spring 2006 or before
SAUDADE

  • Contact: Dan Golden
  • Description: The Brazilian ensemble, SAUDADE, is the most recent project of guitarist Dan Golden and woodwind player Bob Gusch. SAUDADE (pronounced “sow-DAA-jee”) focuses on tightly arranged rhythmic renditions of 19th-century chorinhos (choros), the most beautiful and complex popular music of Brazil, as well as contemporary sambas, bossas and tangos. Dan Golden has a 35-year history of working in recording studios and pit orchestras in Kansas City, Seattle, L.A. and Albuquerque. Bob Gusch has been a mainstay of the Albuquerque music scene for the past 25 years backing greats like Clark Terry and Dianne Reeves. Blake Minnerly who has worked with Jasper, Mucho Buddha and Red Earth and Lenore Gusch rounds out the group on percussion, vocals and additional woodwinds.
Saving Damsels

  • Contact: JJ Otero
  • Web site
  • Description: Saving Damsels is: JJ Otero (lead vocalist, rhythm acoustic guitar), Karlo Bluehouse Johnson (lead guitar), Joe Pacheco (bass guitar), and Larry Garcia (drums). “What do they sound like?” you ask. Earnest, sexy, honest, and all original and if “Pop” is the genre they fall in, give it a Native, Indigenous, Aboriginal, American Indian twist and call theirs “Red Pop.” (For all those who are diabetic, “Diet Red Pop.”) If they start rocking a little more than usual, you can call it “Rocking Red Pop.”
  • Releases: Look for our album in June ’08.
Scorpio 67

  • Contact: Johnny Stevenson
  • Web site
  • Description: Scorpio 67 is Johnny Stevenson — a melodic one-man genre-hopping pop band, best described as John Lennon with a Beatbox! Born and raised in England, Johnny saw The Beatles movies on British television at the age of 6, and decided right then and there music was the way to go. He had his first band experience playing the bass in a school reggae band, which forever broadened his expanding teenage palate of musical styles. Many bands came and went after leaving school, some more successful than others. After his last band in England failed to get the record deal they were promised, a disillusioned Johnny moved to the United States with his American girlfriend. After some minor successes as lead vocalist in the Milwaukee bands Rhinocerotic (who even scored an appearance on the Jenny Jones show), and Soul on Stereo, Johnny found the day to day aspect of being in a rock band too rigid of a format for his musical tastes, thus embarking for the first time ever on a solo project named Scorpio 67. This was closely followed by a move to beautiful new surroundings in Santa Fe. Now with no boundaries, the future once again is wide open.
  • Releases: Debut album coming soon!
Selsun Blue

  • Contact: “Live Bob” Smith
  • Description: Selsun Blue features guitar, tuba and drums in an off-shoot of a tradition called “selsun blue”: “Stomps, epic tales of conquest, pillage, and plunder, shuffles, original and obtuse lurches, and tender morsels of dark love.”
  • Releases: “Sweet Roll.”
Seven of Nine

  • Contact: Tim Francia
  • Web site
  • DESCRIPTION: We are a four piece band dedicated to original music that rocks! We have played all over the city but primarily downtown in places such as the Launchpad, the Atomic Cantina, Burt’s Tiki Lounge, the El Rey. We truly enjoy playing live but have been writing new material recently and haven’t been out much. Our music is hard driven in the likes of STP, Alice in Chains etc.
  • Releases: Seven Of Nine, Pain And Realization
Shannon Walker and Soulfree

  • Contact: Shannon Walker
  • Description: Jazz, Soul and R&B are the sounds of Soulfree. Influenced by Angie Stone, Jill Scott and Eryka Badu among many other artists, this band can give you high energy as well as relaxing and easy listening. Soulfree is currently working on more ariginal material and should have some releases out soon.
S**t Happens

  • Contact: Tim Francia
  • Web site
  • DESCRIPTION: S**t Happens is a high energy rock band based in Albuquerque. Consisting of four members, the band has been playing to crowds in clubs and concerts in New Mexico since 2001. With a booming of the seeds and culture in the Land of Enchantment, it has spawned an underground haven of Hispanic musicians from every corner of the 48th State! A melting pot of harmony if you will!! A setting of ambitious musicians in the Duke City diverse! Rock of a new age! Thus deemed, these local rock rebels are a solid pillar in Albuquerque’s rock community. If any band in the Southwest deserves the “Party Band” title, it would undoubtably be S**t Happens!! Definitely check out these bad boys of ‘Burque! You wont be disappointed!!!
Shot of Gold

  • Contact: Marty Herrera
  • Web site
  • DESCRIPTION: Shot of Gold has been performing in New Mexico for over 20 years. However, recently the band has gone through some musician changes. Shot of Gold currently consists of the following members: Marty Herrera (Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitar), Woody Creech (Lead Guitar/Vocals), Rick McGrath (Pedal Steel Guitar), Phil Howard (Bass Guitar/Vocals) and Rodger Turner (Drums).
    Shot of Gold is a straight-ahead country band playing classic country (Merle Haggard, Ray Price, Mel Tillis, Wynn Stewart, Johnny Bush, etc.), current country (Toby Kieth, Brooks & Dunn, Tim McGraw, George Strait, Dwight Yoakum, Alan Jackson, Josh Turner, Joe Nichols, etc.) to originals.
    You can catch Shot of Gold at the casinos and Cowboys mostly. They also do private partys as well.
  • RELEASES: We are putting together a live compact disc recorded at Cowboys. Release should be by October 2006.
SIN-DRUM

  • Contact: BURLY SHECKLER
  • Web site: www.myspace.com/sindrum01
  • DESCRIPTION: Description: SIN-DRUM is a four-piece heavy alternative band from Albuquerque. Band members include CANDY (lead vocals), BURLY (guitar, background vocals), CHRIS (bass) and MIKE (drums.) SIN-DRUM musical influences include, rock, classical, jazz, metal and SO much more that gives SIN-DRUM a new and refreshing sound.
  • RELEASES: GOD OF Abraham
Skarva Av Glas

  • Contact: Skarva Av Glas
  • Web site: www.myspace.com/skarvaavglas
  • DESCRIPTION: Black Metal/Punk/Thrash Metal
  • RELEASES: BMB-Black Metal Bastardz Demo release July4th 2009. Music up at Myspace.com/skarvaavglas and www.reverbnation.com/skarvaavglas
Skinnyfat

  • Contact: Todd Lovato
  • Web site: Web site
  • DESCRIPTION: Skinnyfat is a testament to the many faces of hip-hop. Grounded in the psychedelic jazz-funk movement of the 1960s and 1970s (Herbie Hancock’s Headhunters, Funkadelic, Frank Zappa), the group has become a prototype for the modern eclectic funk revival.
    Winner of 2004′s New Mexico Industry Award for “Best Musical Production in Hip-Hop” and “Best Musical Production in Rap,” Skinnyfat’s underground hip-hop following is solidifying en mass.
    The group is made up of recruits from some of New Mexico’s most noteworthy bands, Chronic Logic, Los Brown Spots, Concepto Tambor, Felonious Groove Foundation and The Misdemeanors.
  • RELEASES: Skinnyfat presents…”Great, Great, Great Gran’ Pa” (2004) Skinnybreaks Recording
    *Winner of “Best Musical Production in Hip-Hop” and “Best Musical Production in Rap” during the 2004 New Mexico Music Industry Awards.
Sleeping Dogs Lie

  • Contact: Eric Guenette
  • Web site: Web site
  • DESCRIPTION: Sleeping Dogs Lie is all-original experimental indie rock from Albuquerque, New Mexico (just moved here OCT 2009… originally from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida) and is headed up by songwriter / guitarist Eric Guenette with an ever revolving cast of musicians that sit in on various recordings. Some of the other musicians include Jim Sarmiento / bass, Darryl Shea / bass, Michael Grillo / electronics, Jerry Jordan / percussion, Holly Guenette / random instruments, Sean Guenette / trumpet, David Conway / vocals, Bowie / meowing, David Goodman / guitar & vocals, Ron Macapayag / percussion, Todd Zimmerman / voice, Scotty Jefferson / guitar among others…Sleeping Dogs Lie has released 6 cds since 1997 (all of which are available at cdbaby.com or iTunes). The latest cd “Trieste” (2009) was recorded with only found objects and handmade instruments. Go to sleepingdogslie.com to listen (cd with the little yellow birds on it.)

    All of the proceeds from all Sleeping Dogs Lie cd sales and mp3 downloads go to charities such as Susan G. Komen for the Cure which is dedicated to his mother-in-law Sandy Southwick who recently passed away in March of 2009 from her nine-year battle with breast cancer in Orlando, Florida.

    Sleeping Dogs Lie started in 1996 in a small apartment in West Palm Beach, Florida with a Tascam 4-track, Alesis drum machine (credited as “Dr. Uma Chine” on several cds) and a $10 Realistic microphone. After spending a year of recording over 100 songs, Guenette decided self-release the music under the name of Sleeping Dogs Lie and soon after, the “Joy” cd was released in 1997. Jake Cline of CITY?LINK magazine in Miami declared that “David Geffen and MTV would be wise to pursue the Joy cd”. With no other stable band line-up, Guenette continued to record and released the second 12-song cd “Slightly confusing to a stranger” (2000), which was more lo-fi and experimental than Joy. Splendidzine.com declared the song “Buddy” to be “song of the year.” 2002 saw the release of a more stripped-down, acoustic cd called “Nude.” The song “Burl Ives Died” from Nude is the Sleeping Dogs?Lie top-seller on iTunes. “Head first down the stairs” was a 22-song cd released in 2006 with an energetic lo-fi indie vibe that again captured the attention of critics and fans alike. The “Swirl” cd (2007) was released with 22-songs, the 12 remastered songs from the debut tape and 10 new songs. The sixth cd Trieste was released in April 2009…

  • RELEASES: Trieste (2009) cd – 12 songs
    Swirl (2007) cd – 22 songs
    Head first down the stairs (2006) cd – 22 songs
    Nude (2002) cd – 12 songs
    Slightly confusing to a stranger (2000) cd – 12 songs
    Joy (1997) cd – 12 songs
Hillary Smith

  • Contact: Hillary Smith
  • Web site
  • Description: Hillary Smith has been entertaining New Mexico audiences for over twenty years. Not to be categorized in one genre, she is synonymous with R&B, Gospel, Funk, Blues and Jazz. Hillary has had the immense honor of performing with legendary jazz greats: Dr. Billy Taylor, Grady Tate, Roy Ayers, blues icon Delbert McClinton and is currently working with Blue Note recording artist, Kevin Hays.
    Hillary can be heard in a variety of nightclubs in Albuquerque and Taos. “No matter the venue, Hillary has a standing reputation for bringing a gutsy, soulful performance…always full of heart!” For more information, performance schedule and music samples please log onto www.hilljam.com or contact (505) 220-9806.
  • Releases: “Playing With Fire” by Strictly Taboo, “Speak No Evil” by Strictly Taboo, “Hill” by Hillary Smith, “On Higher Ground” by Hillary Smith and the Soul Commitment Choir.
    “Torch” is Hillary’s 3rd solo recording project due to be released in Spring of 2006.
Solar Street Band

  • Contact: Tony Martin
  • Web site
  • Description: Bringing the 50′s back for you. The Solar Street Band plays all your favorite songs from the 50′s and 60′s. We also play some country and some original songs that are in the style of the 50′s.
  • Releases: “Back to Fun”: This debut compact disc includes 10 cover tunes and 5 original songs written by the band. “Back to Back”: This 16-track compact disc has 4 Solar Street originals.
Soul Clown

  • Contact:Joel Smith
  • Description: Soul Clown brings new life to the comatose music scene. This band comes at you with raging full force, maiming everything in its path, snapping musical standards like a small twig and cutting into you like a starving chain saw that hasn’t eaten in days. Guitarists James Seltzer and Tyrone Paige, bassist Kyle Isam, drummer Johnnie Dusek, and vocalist Dave Baviar control this aggressive, driving force. Formed in 1998 and renamed Soul Clown in 2000, and in December of 2000 the band released a three-song demo that was featured on local rock station Lucky 98 FM. The next year, the band won a local battle of the bands contest. These five souls show heart, feeling, and passion in their drive to give the crowd something to remember.
  • Releases: 2003 – Soul Clown
Soulstice

  • Contact: Chris Speer
  • Web site
  • Description: Soulstice is an outstanding professional dance band playing a wide range of music to rave reviews for over a decade. Highly recommended by wedding and event professionals for weddings, corporate events, private parties and local fundraisers. Jazz, Funk, R and B, Swing, Rock, Latin, Country, 80s, Disco, Pop, Current music that covers cocktails, dinner and a great dance party for all ages. Playing Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Male and female vocals and a superb emcee in the lead singer. Visit Sousltice’s website to see, hear and read what others have to say about the band.
Spring River Valley Band

  • Contact: Frank McKinnon
  • Web site
  • Description: We play some folk music, some bluegrass music, some country & western music, some rock & roll music, some jazz music, some blues, some gospel music, some contemporary music, and some easy listening music; and not always in that order. We have a lot of harmony and fancy picking.
    We have noticed that, when the Spring River Valley Band is playing, folks are smiling, singing along, walking funny, and dancing around. And when we are done playing, folks, ages 2 to 102, express excited feelings of happiness about the band.
    We are hosting a series of 34 concerts (Music Under the Stars) at the NMMI Amphitheater between May 4 and July 29, 2006. Details are on our web site.
  • Releases: Frank McKinnon and Friends
Stellar Groove

  • Contact: Dave Flores
  • Web site
  • Description: Newest Rock and Roll Variety Party Band, playing the tunes from the 80′s to now. Also playing New Mexico classic with a twist of country. Make sure to find us on Facebook under StellarGroove.
Strange Brew

  • Contact: Randall Fort
  • Description: Strange Brew is a four-piece “cover” band consisting of Bill Royal (local radio personality) on lead guitar and vocals, Randall Fort on bass and vocals, Dale Reynolds on keyboards, guitar and vocals and Anthony Pacheco on drums and vocals. Our music consists of a diverse variety of classic rock tunes from such groups as the Doors, the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, the Who, Rolling Stones, Santana, Steely Dan, Eric Clapton, Alan Parsons Project, Tom Petty, the Animals, Cream, Genesis, Deep Purple, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young to rockin’ blues by Stevie Ray Vaughan, Greg Allman, Robert Cray and others. We feature tight harmonies and well-rehearsed music presented in a professional manner. We are concentrating mainly on playing private parties and corporate/government functions but plan to show up in some of the local clubs from time to time. Give us a call at 505-681-7086 (Randall) or 505-350-6191 (Bill).
Stratus Phear

  • Contact: Jack Hayes
  • Web site
  • Description: Founded in 1999, Stratus Phear has quickly gained a following and a reputation as New Mexico’s pre-eminent interpreter of more than 40 years of classic and contemporary rock and roll. A regular feature in Albuquerque’s most popular night clubs, Stratus Phear delights it’s audiences by re-igniting the legendary music of the Moody Blues, Boston, Fleetwood Mac, the Eagles, Heart, the Beatles, and others with faithful renditions that keep the dance floors packed until closing time.
Sudden Best

  • Contact: Marc Carrillo
  • Description: Sudden Best is made up of three good friends: Marcus (vocals, lead guitar), Marc (vocals, guitar) and Daneil (drums). We are just starting off, but really hit it off when we decided to start playing together. Our band is a cross between Brand New, The Starting Line, and Taking Back Sunday (Rock/Emo). We’re in the process of working on our new compact disc and are looking forward to releasing it.
  • Releases: Early August 2005.
SuperGiant

  • Contact: Jeremy McCollum
  • Description: Heavy grooveadelic riff-rock.
  • Releases: EP (2006), Antares (2008).
Sykovision

  • Contact: Joe Martinez, 505-429-2478
  • Description: Heavy metal, thrash metal. Four guys from Las Vegas, N.M., who love to play. Have done gigs in Alberquerque, Nevada, Arizona and Colorado. We are somewhere between Slayer, Suicidal Tendencies and Pantera. We write our own music, like to travel, and are looking to gig regulary. If you want to try us out, we will send a four-song demo to whomever is interested.
The Teardrops Blues Band

  • Contact: Joe Mancuso
  • Web site: Web site
  • Description: Mostly Blues in the style of Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Eric Clapton, J.J. Cale, Paul Butterfield, Slim Harpo, etc.
Ten Cats Laughing

  • Contact: Guy Dicharry
  • Web site: Web site
  • Description: Ten Cats Laughing, Americana and rootsy to the core, sings original tunes and covers about the cosmic twists, turns, tricks, and jokes inflicted on the folks who live in their songs. Ten Cats Laughing is acoustic duo, Guy and Lisa. Guy is the resonator guitar, mandolin and harmonica player while Lisa plays banjo and guitar.
  • Releases: Ten Cats Laughing, 2006
Tequila Rain

  • Contact: Joe Valencia
  • Web site: www.tequilarain.com
  • Description: Tequila Rain is a New Mexico-based band that’s been performing and entertaining audiences through out the Southwest for over a decade. In that tenure the band has enjoyed great success in the New Mexico Spanish market recording and entertaining industry, making it one of the most recognizable and popular bands in the area. Award winning recordings for Tequila Rain are numerous and include the prestigious Song of the Year award for their hit “Paranda Larga”. Other hits include original compositions like “Palabras Bonitas,” “Venenosa Mujer,” and classic standards like “El Hijo Desobediente,” “Ladron and current single “Lagrimas Lloro” which enjoyed serveral weeks of power play rotation on many Spanish program radio stations. Tequila Rain’s music appeals to a variety of age groups as it encompasses many styles including: New-Mex and Tejano Spanish, Country, Classic Rock and Oldies.
  • Releases: “Tequila Rain,” “Alma y Corazon.”
Thee Fabulous Chekkers

  • Contact: Johnny J. Armijo
  • Description: 7-piece old-school, show band — Earth, Wind and Fire, Temptations, Kool and the Gang, etc. Continue to play a variety of music, rancheras, country, cumbias; but the mainstay is “old school” with two horns. Interact (off stage) with the crowd in the show/performance. Together since 1992.Have worked the same show with The Coasters, Drifters, Commodores, Jose Feliciano, America, Rick Springfield, and Average White Band. Had our picture on the front page of the Albuquerque Journal for Celebracion, May 6, 2000. Lead vocalist/front man ( Johnny J) traveled with several show groups on the road in the early days.
  • Releases: compact disc in April 2005: “Three Fabulous Chekkers” “Back In The Day.”
Tierra Mala

  • Contact: Al or Rita Leyba
  • Description: Authentic New Mexico style music, cumbias, polkas,new & classic country, classic rock, old school and golden oldies. The band came to be in mid-1998. They are gaining a reputation for breathing fresh life and energy into the New Mexico music tradition. The music of each live performance is stretched to its limits. The dynamic approach adopted by this group is expressed not only through the language of their music, but the inclusion of self-penned songs to their set brings the performance to a higher level of emotion and meaning.
  • Releases: Las Cuatro Lupes, Mi Vida, “Por Amor”.
Toast

  • Contact: Jackson Mathey, Cody Ulrich
  • Web site
  • Description: Glorious Blue Rock by the folks you didn’t think could do it, Teens. Serious downhome funk, jazz, blue-rock love.
  • Releases: Roadside Attraction, slated for mid October.
Todd Tijerina Band

  • Contact: Todd Tijerina
  • Web site
  • Description: Dance groovin’ funky blues describes this regularly touring, Albuquerque-based band. Besides the band having won Chicagoland’s Rory’s Blues Talent Competition in 1999, Tijerina has worked as a guitarist for internationally revered blues veteran Byther Smith, the legendary Harmonica Hinds, and BB’s daughter, Shirley King. The Todd Tijerina Band has opened for chart-topping 70s rock band Head East, Canned Heat, Jimmy Thackery & The Drivers, Anders Osbourne, Michael Hill’s Blues Mob, and Ronnie Baker Brooks, among others. With Troy Lawhon on bass, and Matt Tessler on drums, The Todd Tijerina Band is well on its way to establishing itself as a force to be reckoned with.
  • Releases: “Welcome Home” – 2004
    “The Lowdown” – 2001
Tony Brazis Group

  • Contact: Tony Brazis
  • Web site
  • Description: Rockin Blues with a Latin Twist. The Tony Brazis Group has been together for many years. Featuring Tony Brazis on vocals/guitar, Steve Maase on lead guitar, Marty Cotinola on drums and Phil Petty on Bass. Recently appeared at the Barley Room, Stone Face, Kokopelli’s and private parties. Music is a combo of styles from Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Santana as well as originals.
  • Releases: 3 compact discs. released on Chaco Jamoca Music Label: Elysium, Tryin’ to Make a Livin’ and Hold on to Your Freedom
Torture Victim

  • Contact: Brian Bennett
  • Web site
  • Description: With a wide range of musical influences such as: Pantera, Pennywise, Motorhead, DRI, Gwar and The Misfits, it’s no wonder that Torture Victim has developed such a unique sound. When asked to define their genre of music, the band calls it, “Blackened Thrash, Hardcore Punk, with a touch of Death.” In addition to their diverse musical interests, Torture Victim creates a new sound by utilizing two lead vocalists, Dominic Dimas, who is also lead guitarist, and Brian Bennett, who doubles as their bass player. Left-handed guitarist Richard Bagley emphasizes and puts his own spin on riffs, and adding to the mix is drummer David Ortega whose drumming style is always fun to experience.
    Although Torture Victim has only just begun gaining a following in the local music scene, their members are proud that they have accomplished so much in just under a year. Torture Victim strives to have great crowd interaction and succeed in making the audience have a good time. Their live shows include props, set pieces, head banging, laughter, moshing and obviously a lot of sweat.
  • Releases: The band’s first scratch demo entitled “Bell Tower Massacre” was released in early April of 2005.
Trapdoor

  • Contact: Brian Ausderau
  • Web site
  • Description: Albuquerque’s Best Classic Rock & Roll dance Band. Backstage passes available upon request.
Trillium Marimba Ensemble

  • Contact: Mikaela Swing
  • Web site
  • Description: Trillium Marimba Ensemble was founded by Peter and Mikaela Swing in 2001, and together with their children, Quianna (13) and Raven (9), they form the core of this family-centered band. We blend our background in folk, classical and ragtime music with our love and years of study in the music of Zimbabwe.
  • Releases: Trillium Marimba Ensemble (2006)
Trinity

  • Contact: James Campbell
  • Web site
  • Description: Trinity is a Hard Rock/Metal cover band that formed during the beginning of 2006. Our blend of rock and roll and what people want to hear is truly unique. Although, we are a cover band, our passion is the music and the band members deliver an explosive night of showmanship that is also truly awe inspiring. Our set lists consist of songs from bands like Queensryche, Sevendust, Iron Maiden, King’s X, and anything that has intellectual qualities.
  • Releases: Looking to release Beginning of 2008!
TwoThirtySeven

  • Contact: Sid Garcia
  • Web site
  • Description: Drawing inspiration from a diverse musical background, TwoThirtySeven is a 4-piece Albuquerque-based rock band. With Gregg Analla on vocals (Tribe of Gypsies, Seventhsign), Jared Chavez on guitar (Influence), Sid Garcia on bass (Paris Blue, Million Year Panic) and Michael Chavez on drums (Ottmar Leibert), this band delivers a variety of music that is both memorable and intensely driven. TwoThirtySeven is currently busy writing music for their upcoming compact disc release and plans a few regional shows in the meantime.
undisKovered

  • Contact: Tracey O’Donnell
  • Web site
  • Description: undisKovered is a true variety band that has built its reputation by word of mouth from the many fans they’ve gained throughout the venues they’ve played. undisKovered’s music ranges from Classic Rock, Motown, R&B, Latin, Country and today’s top hits! Every venue they’ve played they’ve been asked to come back and perform! If you are looking for a top notch, fun band, join us on your musical journey with undisKovered…
Vakina Dentata

  • Contact: Carol M. Spizman
  • Web site
  • Description: Woman-fronted, original folk-rock-blues-pop band from Albuquerque. Acoustic and electric guitars, bass, trap drums and Congas. Lyrics include introspective musings on relationships combined with a witty, political edge. Comparable to the Indigo Girls, Vakina Dentata is known for a fun, friendly, inclusive live show.
Vanilla Pop

  • Contact: Alan Vetter
  • Web site
  • Description: Vanilla Pop is part Vegas-style lounge act, part satire and all fun. We are an exciting and professional act covering ’40s standards and disco hits as well as ’80s classics and TV themes — Vanilla Pop does them all with a bit of Vegas-style flair. Sinatra meets the ’80s for an evening of fun and dancing which you will never forget.
Vanilla Symphony

  • Contact: Robert Hoffman
  • Web site
  • Description: Vanilla Symphony is a cold shower after accidentally walking in on your sister’s hot friend in her underwear. They’ll cool you down while still getting your body moving, and you certainly won’t be able to get them out of your head. After having formed in the spring of 2005, these guys quickly jumped in the recording sea with both feet and forged a sonic raft that will continue to float toward a promising shore. The band fuses a jazz-influenced modern-pop sound with an acoustic jam-band feel. Robert Hoffman has a long list of esteemed jazz and blues guitarists as both teachers and musical influences. His singer songwriter roots have spilled onto a platform of classical training that is prevalent in each of their songs. His acoustic guitar work sends a breathy emotional package that explodes on stage within this power-trio. The jazz and fusion versed tambour, Joey Santiago, breaks the trap kit mold with his intricate grooves that stimulate listeners’ curiosity. Joey forges grooves with complex syncopations while still managing to keep the heads bobbing. Darryl DelFrate’s melody-driven bass lines create an interesting atmosphere that stands out compared to the root melody playing of other popular bassists. This young band has a fresh sound and a great attitude. The impact of this band will continue to magnify. They are the Albuquerque noise.
Vengancia

  • Contact: Eddie Herrera
  • Web site
  • Description: Vengancia plays Spanish, Tejano, country, rock ‘n’ roll and traditional Mariachi music.
  • Releases: “El Mundo es Mio”
Vital Signs

  • Contact: Mike Geissler
  • Web site: Vital Signs(X1) at myspace.com
  • Description: Hard rocking family based band. Rush as main influence. Michael (20) plays lead guitar and adds vocals, Michelle (18) plays bass and sings, Mike (41-year-old father) plays drums. The band writes and performs original music as well as a few well selected Rush Covers. Vital signs has played the Launchpad several times and is willing to play pretty much anywhere! Check out our live video (This Side Down) on www.youtube.com.
The WestWind Band

  • Contact: Pat Jaramillo
  • Web site
  • Description: The WestWind Band has been performing since March 1984. It has built a 20+ history that can be viewed at its Web site. The band plays Top 40 country, Spanish and rock & roll from classic Merle to Van Halen. It has performed numerous times throughout the Albuquerque night club circuit, casinos, fiestas and private parties in the New Mexico area; even for President Bill Clinton. Band members are Pat Jaramillo, lead vocals, harmony vocals, bass guitar; Joe Jaramillo, lead vocals, harmony vocals, lead/rhythm guitar; Louis Garcia, backup vocals, lead/rhythm guitar; Louis Garcia, backup vocals, drums; Daryl Davidson, steel guitar.
  • Releases: “The WestWind Band” compact disc, “It’s…Blender Time!” Also recorded the song “Guacamole,” and currently receiving airplay on KANW-FM 89.1 and KABQ-AM 1250 in Albuquerque and on KARS-AM 860 in Belen, New Mexico. Currently working on their next album.
The Wildcards

  • Contact: Doug Thresher
  • Web site
  • Description: The Wildcards were formed in 1998 in Albuquerque. Current lineup includes founder Doug Thresher on upright bass, Gerome Fragua on guitar and Carlos Cortez on drums. We play a variety of Rockabilly, Jump Blues and old Country. If it’s about women, prison, drinkin’, trains, cars or women, then we sing about it! We play out about twice a month around the Albuquerque area. We’ve had the pleasure of opening up for such acts as, The Paladins, Big Sandy & His Fly Right Boys, Dave Alvin, Wayne “The Train” Hancock, 3 Bad Jacks and many others. Hope y’all can check us out sometime!
Winterlock

  • Contact: Geoffrey Cormier
  • Web site
  • Description: In early 2002 two brand new Air Force Airmen met right out of basic training — AB Geoff Cormier and A1C Cliff Oliver — and they were instant best friends. The two soon discovered that they both shared an undying interest and love for heavy music. Flash forward to 2003. Geoff and Cliff met an odd fellow airman named Dan Vasko. They were instant friends and again had the same love for heavy music. Now there were three musicians with a dream and the fourth and final member, Josh Thornburg, Geoff and Cliff’s friend from tech-school, joined the band.
    So, from the time span of summer of 2004 to summer of 2005 the four of them practiced and wrote songs, and when the summer of 2005 came around they started playing parties and building a substantial fan base under the name Winterlock. In October of 2005 Winterlock went into the recording studio to record a 7 song demo to hand out to clubs and pass on to their fans. There are now plans being laid down to start recording the first official Winterlock EP.
  • Releases: Dark Revelations, November 2005
The Woodpeckers

  • Contact: Danny O’Brien
  • Web site
  • Description: The Incredible Woodpeckers are an Albuquerque band that plays a broad range of high-energy rock-n-roll, rhythm & blues, island music and much more. In additon to headlining its own shows, the band has shared the stage with such groups as Taj Mahal, The Guess Who, The Albert Collins Blues Band, Delbert McClinton and The Average White Band. The band specializes in playing upbeat, move-your-feet dance music that creates a party atmosphere. There is no background music in the band’s repertoire.
Shawn Wright

  • Contact: Shawn Wright
  • Web site
  • Description: Rock & Roll band providing entertainment for all your needs. Casino’s, Bike rallies, clubs, charity events, private functions, and community functions
Young Edward

  • Contact: Robert Brettelle
  • Web site
  • Description: Young Edward is an alternative country / bluegrass band that plays popular standards and originals. Currently a three piece (banjo, guitar, upright bass) with tight vocal harmonies and fast pickin’, Young Edward brings crowds to their feet and puts smiles on their faces.
Zagadka

  • Contact: Shawn Flanders
  • Web site
  • Description: Zagadka is a classic trio of college-age kids with a highly energetic approach to musical performance. The band originated in Grants, NM, in 2003 and has had one nation-wide tour in 2007 and has more greater plans to come. After three self-released EPs, Zagadka will be releasing their highly anticipated first full-length album entitled “Wells”, recorded at one of Albuquerque’s finest recording studios, Shepherd Studios.
  • Releases: Bobbi Marx the Spot with Bobbi Marx EP (2006)
    Wells (2009)
  • Submit your band’s information to the ABQjournal.com Bands page here
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