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PURO BANDIDO

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Layout by CoolChaser Background from flickr userPuro Bandido was formed by Jose "El Bandido" Mayorga in 1979 whose vision and dream to form a band to fit his unique persona and that would capture the true San Francisco Mission District Experience! He carefully scoped out the late 70's music scene and hand picked the best of the best in local bands and recruited two original members to join the Bandido Posse. Richard Segovia & Rolando "Choco" Contreras that would bring his vision and sound to life and have captured the True Mission District Culture, Style & SAVOR!Jose "El Bandido" Mayorga may you rest easy knowing that YOUR DREAM LIVES ON THROUGH PURO BANDIDO!!!!PURO BANDIDO is more than a refreshing new musical group - it is a new attitude and an eclectic new sound that mesmerizes its audiences with its incredible stage presence, driving rhythms, soaring guitars, and precise musical execution. Puro Bandido was formed by Jose Mayorga in 1978. Jose, now deceased, was joined by Richard Segovia and Rolando Contreras keeping Jose's dreams alive with the other members of Puro Bandido. The music is high energy, Latin Rock and was formed in the Mission District of San Francisco. Puro Bandido was instrumental in the development of Border Rock - crossing all borders; having no boundaries. Their Sound is a combination of old school and new sounds created by a combination of a driving percussion, a rhythm section incomparable and vocals to match. The band has opened for Linda Ronstadt, Tower of Power, Eddie Palmieri, and Santana. They were featured at the Heineken Regatta in St. Maarten, Caribbean; and numerous festivals throughout the United States. Puro Bandido is preparing to release its latest CD. They have previously recorded for Fantasy Records and were produced by Fred Caterro. PURO BANDIDO carries the torch today for Latin Rock Groups. San Francisco Bay Guardian Music Section - John Santos

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Member Since: 5/6/2008
Band Website: purobandido
Band Members: THE POSSEJOHNNY GUNN - Guitar / Vocals / Songwriter Co-wrote 'Let's Give Love a Try' for Tommy Castro which has been nominated for a Grammy. Played with Eddie Money and co-wrote 'No Control'. Formed Johnny Gunn Band from 1982 - 1986. Currently lead guitar and voca1s for Royal Doggs. Recording artist for numerous labels.RICHARD SEJOVIA - Timbales / Vocals / Songwriter/ Producer Toured with Eddie Money; performed with Mabuhay, Malo. Songwriter for Puro Bandido and various recording artists. Produced Deacon Jones 'Josin for Money' CD. Currently in the studio with Jorge and Jose Santana. Session artist -Richard has recently recorded for Tim Murphy, Kurt Crasper and Charlie Brechtel. Richard is also musical director of Stars for the Future Giving Back, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting music awareness in our public schools.Rolando "CHOCO" Contreras - Bass / Songwriter /Producer/ Back Up Vocals/ Formerly with Latin Bloods and Sunsmoke. Recorded with Deacon Jones 'Josin for Money' CD. Currently in the studio with Jorge and Jose Santana. Played & Opened for VARIOUS HEAVY HITTERS: Such as Carlos Santana, Jorge Santana, Eddie Money, Malo, Tower of Power, WAR, Cold Blood, BB King, Tito Puente, Shiela E, Los Hermanos Flores, Pete Escovedo, Lydia Pense,STEVE SALINAS - Keyboard / Backup Vocals Member of Cold Blood with Lydia Pense. Also plays with Royal Doggs, Daniel Castro. Has backed up Richard Marx and Eddie Money. Steve was recently featured in Keyboard Magazine.Luccetta, Micky Hart, Richie Havens, Richard Bean, Ray Gardner & Chalo Edwardo. Today he is very honored to be performing and recording with such musical artist as Jorge Santana, Mick Gillette and Ray Vega.
Influences: Latin, Salsa, Rock, Jazz, DIVERSE
Sounds Like: PURO BANDIDO is an exciting and dynamic group from the San Francisco music scene. Their explosive and original new sound borders on Latin, Rock, Blues and Jazz Fusion…This well- seasoned band is made up of extremely talented musicians. . . WE BRING MANY DIFFERENT SOUNDS WITH OUR UNIQUE DIVERSITIES OF OUR BAND. LATIN ROCK IS A SOUND OF ITS OWN. WE ARE PLAYING AROUND THE BAY AREA..IF YOU WOULD LIKE US TO PLAY FOR YOU PLEASE CONTACT FOR ANY BOOKING INFO RICHARD SEGOVIA 1-415-240-0922
Record Label: Latin Zone Productions
Type of Label: None