Don Tetto Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, Don Tetto is composed of four talented and passionate rock musicians that came together six years ago while the members were still in high school. Diego, Jaime V., Jaime M., and Carlos grew up listening to a variety of music and this, combined with their diverse personalities, is what they credit for their unique sound. Diego Pulecio, vocals /guitar Jaime Valderrama, bass Jaime Medina, drums Carlos Leon-Gomez, lead guitar Bogota, Colombia/Miami, Florida In high school Rock, but we say it s energetic rock with lots of different influences! Many but Metallica, Blink 182 and Green Day are the main ones
Femi Tabu Femi Tabu is a quintet whose members come from all over the world but were united through their passion for rock & roll. Pamela, Jessica, Andre, Andrew and Orbel roots come from Colombia, Argentina, Iran and Armenia and all credit their musical upbringings as the reason they now play music. Femi Tabu came about thanks to a series of online ads and connections. The band started 3 years ago and have developed a major following in their native Los Angeles. Pamela Acosta, vocals/guitar Jessica Ledesma, rhythm guitar Andre Aidian, drums Andrew Behjatnia, bass Orbel Babayan, lead guitar Los Angeles, California Through online music ads Puro rock & roll en español. It can be edgy at times with a twist of radio friendly melodies. AC/DC, Andres Calamaro, Hendrix, Guns & Roses, Soda Estereo, Stone Temple Pilots
Vinyl Soul Los Angeles-based Vinyl Soul credits their diverse backgrounds as a major influence in their musical quest to blend many musical genres that produce a unique sound. Flamenco, hip-hop, and bolero are just a few of the styles that find their way into the band s music. Together, they say they are driven by the universal appeal of their music across languages and cultures that can reach out to a person s soul. JP, vocals Nambo, guitar Alex, guitar Kate, upright bass Ashwin, drums Los Angeles, California The Musicians Institute, CA Our sound can be described as Neo-Latin-Soul, the combination of bolero, salsa, soul, modern, R&B and a touch of hip-hop. Every member has their own influences s when we bring it all together, it becomes this fusion that at times has been hard to categorize.
Origen Group Origen is composed of four band members delivering edgy, Spanish pop-rock sounds to audiences in Miami. Mirs, Hector, Antonio and Ruben are influenced by their origins that include Venezuela, Ecuador and Mexico. Mirs, Ruben and Antonio met in middle school, formed a band in high school, later adding Hector as the final piece. Origen has been playing together for three years. Mirs, lead vocals Hector, guitars Ruben, bass Antonio, drums Miami, Florida High school, except for Hector who came later When you fuse our influences, origins and personalities you naturally get Origen's fresh style. And most importantly we find this style fun to play U2, Mana, Bon Jovi, Camila, Rocio Durcal, Guns N' Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Police, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Soda Stereo, Gustavo Cerati, Shakira, Ricardo Arjona, Los Pericos
Una Via With roots in Ecuador and Colombia, Una Via is the only finalist in the competition representing New York City. Brothers Johnny and Leonel are the third generation musicians and Juan Pablo, Mauricio and Jorge started their musical careers playing in folkloric groups, church and even the U.S. Army band. Formed in 2002, the band credits their love for classic rock for bringing them together. Johnny Cayamcela, guitar Jorge Vivanco, bass Mauricio Cardenas, vocals Juan Pablo Calvo, drums Leonel Cayamcela, guitar New York, New York All played with different bands in the New York music scene UnaVia is an alternative rock band that brings an explosive sound of classic rock along with the hypnotic rhythms of Latin beats. American Rock bands like Led Zeppelin, the Cure, Queen, The Police and Latin bands like Soda Stereo and La Ley