Tucson’s Psychedelic Rock and Salsa Band
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Tucson’s Psychedelic Rock and Salsa Band is a high energy, fun, and entertaining band that is perfect for any event!
Introducing Tucson’s newest band- Psychedelic Rock and Salsa
From the creative minds of Funktion-One, Tucson’s newest band is Psychedelic Rock and Salsa. The perfect fusion of two Founding Fathers of rock n’ roll, this band is sure to get your feet moving.
With an eclectic mix of music styles, Psychedelic Rock and Salsa is a truly unique fusion band. Featuring a wide range of instruments including guitar, keyboard, bass, drums, and percussion, the band has a sound that is truly their own.
Whether you’re a fan of rock, salsa, or both, Tucson’s Psychedelic Rock and Salsa Band is sure to get you up and dancing. So come on down to Club Congress on January 26th and check them out!
How the band came to be
Tucson’s Psychedelic Rock and Salsa Band is a seven-piece band that formed in the spring of 2010. The band members are:
-Abe Lloyd (guitar, lead vocals)
-Mikey Baker (bass, backing vocals)
-Graham Rectenwald (drums, percussion)
-Dylan McCaffrey (keyboards, backing vocals)
-Emily Eggebrecht (violin, mandolin)
-Sean Dolan (trumpet)
-Sandy Baker (saxophone, flute).
The band came together when Lloyd and Baker, who had been playing in various rock bands together for years, decided to start a new project that would incorporate their shared love of salsa music. They recruited some friends and quickly began rehearsing and playing shows around Tucson.
Who’s in the band
Tucson’s Psychedelic Rock and Salsa Band is a band that formed in the spring of 2015. The band members are:
-Ramon Perez (vocals, guitar)
-Jose Cruz (vocals, percussion)
-Adrian Huerta (bass)
-Efrain Martinez (drums)
What the band sounds like
Tucson’s Psychedelic Rock and Salsa Band has a sound that is a cross between Santana and the Grateful Dead. The band is led by guitarist/singer Carlos Arzola, who has been described as “a true original.” Arzola’s style is a mix of rock, blues, salsa, and Latin jazz. The band also features the vocals of Patricia Reinoso-Arzola, who has a powerful voice that recalls the great Latin singers of the past. The band’s sound is completed by the rhythms of drummer/percussionist Alex Rizo and bassist/singer Oscar Hernandez.
The band’s music has been influenced by a wide variety of artists, including Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Celia Cruz, Bob Dylan, and the Grateful Dead. Tucson’s Psychedelic Rock and Salsa Band strives to create a unique sound that is both familiar and new.
Where to catch them live
This vibrant band Tucson’s Psychedelic Rock and Salsa Band can be found playing all around Tuscon, Arizona. They’ve been known to play at a number of different venues, including:
-Club Congress
-The Rialto Theatre
-The Flycatcher
-191 Toole
-Cactus Moon Cafe