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Ruben Diaz

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Ruben F Diaz was raised in LA and grew up in a family surrounded by musicians. He fell in love with guitar at a young age and was playing beautifully by the time he was a teenage boy. With the help and teachings of his father Nino Ricardo(master of the reqinto guitar)he grew up and attended the Musicians Institue of Technology where he hohned his licks and studied to became a fluent and creative player in any idium. After graduating from MIT he began playing with many great musicians over the years such as Bobby Vega, Ray White, Garrett Sayers. Mike Emerson, Jimmy Sanchez, Melvin Seals, Carlos Rios, Oscar Seaton, Mo Pleasure, Prairie Prince, Garaj Mahal, The Blue Turtle Seduction, BIAS, Moo-Gotu, Don't Push the Clown, Three Card Monty,The former JGB & The Avalon Allstars just to name a few!!! Ruben goes beyond the common standard of guitar as we know it, with his fluent riffs and amazing chord comping techniques he adapts to any musical enviorment and makes himself a part of it. When not out on the road rocking the socks off the audiences he enjoys teaching guitar lessons in Humboldt Coutny, Ca where he resides during his downtime. Ruben always looks forward to seeing you at his next performance whever it may be.... stay tuned and check out the blogs that get posted every once in a while. Ruben Diaz is the guitarist for our time!!!!!
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Member Since: 2/28/2007
Band Website: www.rubenfdiaz.com
Band Members: Ruben plays music with many people Bobby Vega, Ray White, Melvin Seals, Mo Pleasure, Oscar Seton, Tim Stretton and Prairie Prince just to name a few !! Ruben has recored music for the Weather Channel,with Dave Natale (Rolling Stones Sound Engineer)and many more. Currently he lives & teaches guitar in Humboldt County, Ca and sits in with several bands( The former JGB, The Avalon Allstars, The Blue Turtle Seduction & Garaj Mahal to name a few)when he has the chance & time. Be sure to keep your eyes out for him, as he is not just a guitarist, but a musical experience you'll want to be part of!!! Ruben Diaz is a guitar player for our time!!!

Influences: Nino Ricardo, Robben Ford, Danny Gill, Tony Tedesco, Allan Holdsworth, John McLaughlin, Eddie VanHalen, Robert Conti, Andre' Segovia, Frank Gambale, Joe Pass, Tal Farlow, Django Reihnhardt, Wes Montgomery, Neil Zazza, Steve Morse, Mike Stern, Steve Luthaker, David Fiuczynski, Greg Howe, John Abercrombie, Jeff Richman, Scott Henderson, and the list just keeps on going and growing!!!
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Sounds Like: Ruben has a very unique sound that is completely his own. The mix of styles and influences spans a large realm of music. There are latin, fusion, jazz and rock all mixed together with a sprinkling of country riffs every now and then. A master of chord theory and ripping lead technique Ruben takes it to the limit every night he plays. With killer tone ripping out of his two Moonstone Custom Vulcan guitars(don't forget the Bartollini Pickups!!!), Mesa Boogie Amps, Radial Engineering,X-otic effects, Audix i-5 microphones and the most important piece of gear his gigging hat!!!! You must hear him play, then you'll know why you must see him play.... it's like being taken to another world!!!!!!!

CHECK OUT RUBEN RIP IT UP AT THE END OF THIS VIDEO WITH THE GREAT AMERICAN TAXI !!!AWESOME!!!
Great American Taxi "Tore Up Over You"

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Welcome to my world.....

Hello there and welcome to my page here on myspace. I wil be posting blogs as I feel fit to do so. Things are in the mix and lots of things are going on for me. I am always busy with lessons and tryin...
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