La Ventana
“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…..
(quote Whispering & Hollerin CD review). Latin rock doesn’t get any better than La Ventana… La Ventana cruise to a Spanish flavored mix of original pop, rock, latin and soul. Having an 8 member line-up can certainly boost a group’s power, but nobody overshadows the other. Lead vocalist Carlos Elizalde is an entertainers entertainer. The band also features 2 Original Founding Members of the Bay Area’s own SAPO who toured the Nation with several radio hits. La Ventana has opened for Santana, Malo, Tierra, War, Joe Bataan, Greg Rollie and Marc Anthony and was voted the Hottest Latin Rock Band in the Bay Area by the “Voices of Latin Rock” Somehow with everything going on La Ventana is able to stay focused, letting each musician push the beat forward, instead of dragging it into another direction. La Ventana blends together flawlessly, raising the spirts with a spectacular party atmosphere. It’ll leave you breathless, especially if you are dancing the enitre time. La Ventana represents the State of Art in Latin Music. Check out this High energy band…….
