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Gardenias

About Me

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Sorry everyone. We have decided not to continue playing together in order to pursue different musical paths. We'd like to thank everyone who came our shows or bought our CD for your great support. We hope you had fun, and also hope that you keep supporting Latin Rock!!!
We will leave this page here as a record of what we did during our time together.
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As a visitor faces a multicolored Latin American village, the audience witnesses the sound of Gardenias. A shameless disrespect for rigid traditions and a playful blend of styles ornament the folkloric lyrics of the band, building each show as a unique trip to the unknown world of Latin American Rock. You can see the pleasure in the face of each and every band member as they perform their own material with a new twist at each show.
Formed in Toronto in 2003, Gardenias has been playing in Toronto’s top venues ever since. Initially focused on the Latin scene, their audiences have expanded to include people from all cultures. The diverse crowds that flock to legendary establishments like the Horseshoe Tavern, Healey’s and Lee’s Palace have enjoyed the sounds of Gardenias. Gardenias has also been responsible for organizing a series of Latin American events in Toronto. The combination of Latin beats and traditional Latin American instruments with classic rock guitar sounds makes the music of Gardenias appealing to more than just Spanish speakers.
The band was a finalist in the Toronto Independent Music Awards world music category in 2006.
David Jamming with the charango!!
Sebastian Jamming!!
Jano Jamming!
Naar brothers Jamming!
Our first album "Al Compas del Norte" can be now purchased online!!!
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Member Since: 07/03/2006
Band Website: www.gardenias.ca
Band Members: Alejandro Pinilla: Vocals, rhythm guitar, songwriter, Gibson underwear afficionado.

David Guerra: Lead guitar, charango, back-up vocals, effects shopaholic.

Sebastian Farias: Bass Guitar, unmeasurable enthusiasm.

Frank Naar: Drums and cositas. 1lb Burgers

Sounds Like: A blend of .....La bamba of Los Lobos and Black album, Metallica.
Record Label: Now debating if we want to be like Britney or not

My Blog

CD Release

Hi everyone, sorry for not writing before, but I've been busy prcticing for our CD RELEASE PARTYYYY!!!!We're super excited, and ewe hope you are too! After gallons of sweat and tears, and with the hel...
Posted by on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:55:00 GMT

The Charity Gig

Hi there,So we had our first 2008 gig, just coming out of this cold,bitter,long winter. The gig was at "Vida", which is a club in Toronto. There were two acts: Gardenias, and Zona Franca, which is a r...
Posted by on Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:33:00 GMT

First Blog - Our First Album - Online confessions

Hi everyone! Apparently I’ve been assigned the task of maintaining our myspace website. It seems like nowadays playing an instrument is not good enough to make it into a band. In my experience y...
Posted by on Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:44:00 GMT