Member Since: 8/27/2006
Band Website: myspace.com/belmezentertainment
Band Members: Belmez are:
Joe - Vocals, guitar, JP Ahmad-lead guitar, keys
Influences: U2, the Cure, Pearl Jam, Live, Lisa Wang, Cleveland, Ohio, El Segundo, California, Holland America Cruise lines. A special thanks to Jerell Scott of Bloke
Sounds Like:Music Connection Magazine
Belmez
The Mint
Los AngelesContact: Hotline, 310-666-1315; [email protected]: myspace.com/belmez, myspace.com/belmezentertainmentThe Players: Joe vocals, guitar; Jimmy Fuentes, lead guitar; Brett Hall, bass; Nathan Kivett, drums.This is an excellent band with loads of power and finesse.The players are so locked into one another their movements are often identical, in a natural, un-choreographed way. Joe is an intense and expressive vocalist, not unlike the Cure’s Robert Smith. His bandmates support him and the music so well, they truly become one. At times during the set, their sound is so big and so dense, you’d swear you were sitting in an outdoor arena enjoying Lollapalooza.
It’s tough to look beyond Joe when this group is performing. Charismatic and captivating, he was the ultimate frontman. With a strong image and eerie stage presence, he played the part to the hilt.
Musically intriguing and visually perplexing, this act is hard to pin down. But, what isn’t hard is recognizing a band that has something special. Though they confuse, they also enlighten. And, that peculiar aspect could bring Belmez the attention they deserve.––Bernard Baur
Record Label: seeking production
Type of Label: None