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SONSOLES

"SLAM SON!"

About Me


SONSOLES (pronounced sone-so-les) was formed in Los Angeles, CA in the fall of 2006 by founding members Steve Baltazar and Cesar Abrego, two friends who were looking to create a unique, modern Latin Rock sound. Jóse Hernandez, lead guitarist extraordinaire and longtime friend of the duo joined shortly thereafter, having already been involved in several heady rock groups and also looking to delve into something fresh. With the addition of Los Angeles native Lonnie Moreno (drums) and Hazel Aliaga (vocals), a former solo singer/songwriter and San Francisco transplant, SONSOLES the “band” was officially born.
Derived from an unusual Spanish name and fronted by Peruvian-born Hazel Aliaga, SONSOLES is a Latin Rock band fusing several musical elements ranging from Rock, Pop and Reggaeton to Salsa and Folk, all within the realm of the rapidly emerging Spanish Rock or “Rock en Español” scene. With a truly global, musical collaboration of members from all over the map (Spain, Peru, Mexico & El Salvador to name a few!), SONSOLES is a one of a kind fusion of Latin sounds that appeal to both Spanish and English ears alike. Lush guitars blast off over Latin rhythms combining many musical ingredients to deliver a sound that can at once be both difficult to categorize and refreshingly familiar.
Aliaga’s sultry vocals recall every day life experiences while Hernandez’s slick guitar prowess and Baltazar’s own, unexpected approach to chord progressions bring an edge to every sound, calling to light influences ranging from Ozomatli, Los Amigos Invisibles and Juanes to more global sounds like Manu Chao, Silvio Rodriguez and Maná. Abrego’s “rockero” approach to moving bass lines combined with Moreno’s hard rock drumming culminate in an edgy, sexy, in-your-face sound that crosses borders and challenges mainstream thought by reinventing the concept of fusion.
SONSOLES’ infectiously fresh sound breaks conventional molds typically associated with Latin Rock and is the spark that has helped the band garner the genuine appreciation of a growing legion of fans.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 8/1/2005
Band Website: This One!
Band Members:


Hazel - VOX/GUITAR
Steve - KEYBOARD
Jose - LEAD GUITAR
Cesar - BASS
Lonnie - DRUMS

Sacramento and Company TV Show

Influences: Juanes, Mana, Shakira, Julieta Venegas, Manu Chau...the list goes on...
Sounds Like:



Type of Label: None

My Blog

The Mint with Poncho Sanchez

What a night at The Mint!  So many of our beautiful friends and fans came out for a night filled with music and surprises!  Besides our regular lineup, we had Cien Fuegos rock the stage on a...
Posted by SONSOLES on Sun, 25 Nov 2007 05:07:00 PST

Thank You Sierra Vista Jr. High in Baldwin Park!

Today's show at Sierra Vista Junior High was definitely a great highlight for us.  The outpour of support from all the students and their families was amazing!  We had a great time play...
Posted by SONSOLES on Sun, 09 Sep 2007 12:01:00 PST

Viper Room Success!

Thanks to all our friends and fans for coming out to the Viper Room on Sunday, Aug. 19th.  We had a blast playing for you.  Your support is greatly appreciated and the Open Bar didn't hurt e...
Posted by SONSOLES on Wed, 22 Aug 2007 12:59:00 PST

The Musician’s Code

Can of Jam Productions (the promoter for our Viper Room Show on Sunday,Aug. 19th, 7pm) published this awesome list for anyone in band.  Words to live by. Stay Stay in the club until the very...
Posted by SONSOLES on Fri, 17 Aug 2007 10:55:00 PST

Sonsoles on TV! Sacramento and Co Videos

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Posted by SONSOLES on Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:29:00 PST

Sonsoles Traveling Video Blog!! Must See!

For more insight into the workings of Sonsoles, check out their traveling video blog.  http://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=lonniemo&p=r  ;This documents their journey from Los Angeles t...
Posted by SONSOLES on Wed, 08 Aug 2007 10:32:00 PST

Univision Ch. 34 Video Clip

Jose and Hazel will be representing Sonsoles on Los Angeles based TV station Univision Ch. 34 on Friday, Aug. 3rd @ 5:20am.  Get that morning java ready or set those TiVos, it's gonna be awesome!...
Posted by SONSOLES on Thu, 02 Aug 2007 02:25:00 PST

Sonsoles Wins Cinco Minutos de Fama on 107.1 FM Super Estrella!

Sonsoles has done it again! Sonsoles (Hazel and Jose) hit the airwaves again this morning (8/2/07) on 107.1 FM Super Estrella and won the Cinco Minutos de Fama segment. They entertained listeners and ...
Posted by SONSOLES on Thu, 02 Aug 2007 02:14:00 PST

Sacramento and Co. Morning Show!

Fresh back from a brief stint in NorCal, SONSOLES stopped by the ABC studios to rock it out with a special performance on the Sacramento & Co. morning show and even got the crew jammin along to th...
Posted by SONSOLES on Wed, 01 Aug 2007 10:51:00 PST

New Musica!

Hello friends, We've been working hard to bring you some new music and we have posted one of our latest:  Calles de Madrid.  We hope you enjoy the new jam.  More to come very soon. ...
Posted by SONSOLES on Mon, 09 Jul 2007 11:04:00 PST