Rising up from the heart of San Francisco’s Mission District, comes a sound that cuts effortlessly like a barrio switchblade. Beware as Los Mocosos release the mischief of their inner-children. They’re smooth as a shot of tequila, and as hot as bottle of habanero chile, Los Mocosos pulls no punches, takes no prisoners and is guaranteed to floor any audience turning bored, chatty groups of clubgoers into excitable mobs hungry for more.
These hard-hitting smooth-talking barrio patriots are the elite of the elite, party warriors with flawless credentials:
Piero El Malo Piero El Malo (vocals) This Legendary two-time Bammie winning lead vocalist and founder of the Freaky Excecutives, Los Angelitos and Seven Powers is known throughout northern California for his explosive performances. With Los Mocosos he continues his battle for musical unity, free of boundaries, and with justice and groove for all.
Happy Sanchez Happy Sanchez (bass) Known for his work with bands like Red 7, Dynoflow and Seven Powers, this brilliant multi-instrumentalist and producer is also the Co-founder of Aztlan Records. Happy is known in San Francisco as "the man to see" for his invaluable musical knowledge and connections in the music biz.
Roberto Quintana (percussion)Roberto is epic Figure in San Francisco’s latin music scene having played with Heat Wave, Malo, Cal Jager, Johnny Pacheco, Azuquita, Jorge Santana, Jose Mangual Jr, and many others. His unique "multi-handed" style where he plays several instruments at the same time is in great demand in music studios and venues throughout northern California. (percussion)Roberto is epic Figure in San Francisco’s latin music scene having played with Heat Wave, Malo, Cal Jager, Johnny Pacheco, Azuquita, Jorge Santana, Jose Mangual Jr, and many others. His unique "multi-handed" style where he plays several instruments at the same time is in great demand in music studios and venues throughout northern California.
Sebastian Ponti (drums) "Ponti" is an accomplished drummer/vocalist and dancer whose past credits include performing and touring with the Jets, a vocal group who had a couple of national radio hits in the 80’s.The past 4 years Ponti has been singing in Malo, the legendary latin rock band. Ponti is a lifetime mission district resident who "hits so hard it hurts". Sebastian Ponti (drums) "Ponti" is an accomplished drummer/vocalist and dancer whose past credits include performing and touring with the Jets, a vocal group who had a couple of national radio hits in the 80’s.The past 4 years Ponti has been singing in Malo, the legendary latin rock band. Ponti is a lifetime mission district resident who "hits so hard it hurts".
The Hitz Squad The Hitz Squad (horns and vocals) Gordon Ramos, (tenor/alto sax and vocals), Victor Castro (trombone/vocals), Joe Kaline (baritone Sax and vocals). An elite core of brass gods whose credits are too long to list here but include touring and recording with acts such as: the Chi-lites, The Dramitics, Michael Franti, Orixa and Malo, and brandish their massive vocal harmony skills like a group of gangster choirboys.
Steve Carter (keyboards)Steve’s extensive recording and performing history includes working with artists such as bobby Womack, Love & Rockets, Pete Escovedo, Bill Summers, Malo, Lenny Williams, Ray Obiedo, Andy Narell, Freaky Executives, Irene Cara, Charo, Sheila E., The Divyinyls and Spearhead. (keyboards)Steve’s extensive recording and performing history includes working with artists such as bobby Womack, Love & Rockets, Pete Escovedo, Bill Summers, Malo, Lenny Williams, Ray Obiedo, Andy Narell, Freaky Executives, Irene Cara, Charo, Sheila E., The Divyinyls and Spearhead.
Andy "El guero grande" Stern (guitar and accounts payable)Andy is firmly rooted in the worlds of both finance and music. He picked up his first guitar at 12 and went on to major in music at college. He has since distinguished himself as an accomplished musician with the release of his first solo record in 1980. In the 90’s he released two CD’s, with his own band Candy Planet, which both charted on college radio. (guitar and accounts payable)Andy is firmly rooted in the worlds of both finance and music. He picked up his first guitar at 12 and went on to major in music at college. He has since distinguished himself as an accomplished musician with the release of his first solo record in 1980. In the 90’s he released two CD’s, with his own band Candy Planet, which both charted on college radio.
