Member Since: 24/11/2006
Band Website: http://www.losamables.com
Band Members: John G. Torres Jr. - Accordian/Segunda Voz
John has been playing for 12 years. He has played with well-known bands such as Stefani, Rodeo, Patsy Torres, Los Hermanos Jaime, Chente Barrera, among others. His stage presence and showmanship helped him to be a very sought after musician. John is a graduate of UTSA with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Now that he has graduated, he will pursue his dream of having his own band with his brother, Jason. He also plays keyboards and the violin. John says that he has been influenced by accordion players such as Steve Jordan, David Lee Garza, Joe Martinez (Los Hometown Boys), Ramon Ayala, and Joel Guzman.
Jason Torres - Bajo Sexto/Primera Voz
Jason has been playing the bajo sexto for 7 years. He began playing with his brother in the group, Los Hermanos Jaime. He has since played with various bands including Chente Barrera and Eddie Gonzalez. Being the youngest of the group, Jason is known for his charisma and his awesome gritos that get the people stirred up and wanting to get on the dance floor. Other Bajo sexto players that Jason looks up to are Juan P. Moreno and Oscar Tellez.
Casimiro "Casey" Palma - Drums
Casey has been playing drums for 10 years. He and John played together with Eddie Guerrero and from that point on Casey went on to play with several other well known bands including Deya and most recently Elida Reyna. His musical influences include Ramon Ayala, Jaime DeAnda y Los Chamacos, and Intocable. He says that his idol is Rene Martinez from Intocable.
Sounds Like: Conjunto - Bajo Sexto con Accordion
Record Label: Tejas Records
Type of Label: Indie