LA VENTANA


Latin/Rock/Reggae/Hip Hop

 
"La Ventana" came together in Jan. 2005 from a core of long-time Bay Area Musicians who all shared the same musical vision
"Performing Our Own Unique Brand of Latin Music,"
the band describes as "Salsa Rock."
 
"LV" Band members have opened for and shared the stage with Santana, Marc Anthony, Sapo, The Dazz Band, Chepito Areas and Cobra, Joyce Cooling, Ray Obiedo, Vinyl, Pride and Joy, Safari and will open the 2007 "Voices of Latin Rock," event with Gregg Rolie (Santana/Journey) and Latin Legends, "Malo" at the Fox Theater in Redwood city, Ca.
This band of eight, features the sensational and crowd pleasing, long-time Bay Area frontman Carlos Elizalde (lead Vocals) and his co-writing partner, Guitar master Johnny De La Cruz. The man behind the pulse is long-time Bay Area Bassist, Gordon Rehm, and dual keyboarding wizards, Blaine Hoopes (Sax and Flute also) and Jose Angel Amador (Muntuno King and Co-lead Vocalist.) Underlying all this is a percussion section who have been gaining rave reviews throughout the Bay, long-time hitter legend, Mio "Timbalero" Flores (Timbales/Percussion.) The time keeper, Gary DiGrazia Sr, "PapiD" (Congas/Bongos), and original "Sapo" band member, trap-set player, Bobby "Boy" Gaviola.
 
"LV" eight man unit has their first CD "Window to Your Soul" out and are gaining a rave reviews throughout the Bay Area. "La Ventana" music is a cross between Salsa, Rock, Gypsy Rock and Soul, mixing it all together in a very unique way. The  energy from their music and performance on stage has labeled them "The Band" to see live.....
 
Booking Info: 510-755-1883