- Location:
- Los Angeles, California
- Travel Radius:
- Will travel up to 3000 miles from Los Angeles.
- Pay Range:
-
$1500-$6000 per event
- Member Since:
- 2005
- Primary Category:
- Salsa Band
- Genre:
- Caribbean, Cuban, Jazz, Latin, Merengue, Salsa, World Music
- Influences:
- Major influences include: Hector Lavoe, Tito Puente, Ruben Blades, Celia Cruz, The Buena Vista Social Club, FANIA, Bobby Valentin, Oscar D'Leon and many more.
Group Members
- Alberto Gonzalez - Vocals
- Jesse - BG-Vocals
- Sal - Percussion
- Ernie - Percussion
- Walt - Trumpet
- Erich - Trombone
- Scott - Sax
- Marco - Piano
- Larry - Bass
Description
Since the young age of 15 vocalist Alberto Gonzalez (aka: AL), has treated audiences across America and around the world to his own unique style of Salsa. His band SALSA CALIENTE, which boasts musicians from around the world features Alberto on vocals and is one of the hottest salsa bands performing on the West Coast music scene. SALSA CALIENTE will delight audiences with an exciting blend of Salsa, Cha-Cha's, Merengues, Cumbias, Mambo, Latin Jazz and other styles from the Caribbean and beyond. Do not hesitate to book SALSA CALIENTE for your next special event. The band is available for local, national and international performances.
THE BAND HAS BEEN FEATURED ON ABC's MEGA-HIT TV SHOW
"DANCING WITH THE STARS" - SALSA CALIENTE DID A SEGMENT WITH
EVA LONGORIA AND MARIO LOPEZ (they loved the band). WE'VE ALSO
DONE A DIET-COKE COMMERCIAL AND A VH1 TV SHOW TOO!!!
NOTE: Alberto Gonzalez has performed and traveled throughout the United States (from coast to coast), also in such places as: Italy, England (UK), Bermuda, Hong Kong, Japan, Costa Rica, Mexico, Canada and many other locations. His vision is to share his passion and love for Salsa music with Salseros from around the world.
Available For:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio Session, TV Soundtracks, Weddings
Feedback
- From the first contact to the last song of the night the band and the dancers were a pleasure to deal with. They helped make our fundraising event a smash success. -- Jihan C, Lake Havasu City, AZ, 3/31/2007
Photos
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Upcoming Appearances
Not Available
Past Appearances
- Saturday, August 08, 2009
- 7:00PM - Celebration
- Anaheim, CA
- Saturday, March 31, 2007
- 5:00PM - Fundraiser
- Lake Havasu City, AZ
= Booked through GigMasters