photo by Kristel Elizabeth
photo by Lucia Marie
"Sol Connection brings kinetic energy, immense talent, and one of the most danceable live shows around."
- Greer Pair, Entertainment Director, Adobe Bar at the Historic Taos Inn
"Sol Connection took the crowd by storm."
-Jerry Schwartz, co-founder of Roots + Wires Presents after the band opened for Nigerian Afropop icons Seun Kuti & Egypt 80. Read the Taos News article about the show.
"Sol Connection’s original songs are captivating and catchy."
-Ariana Kramer, The Taos News. Read the full article here.
The band's upbeat, original sound varies from cumbia to driving ska to funky bossa nova sung in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. They play mostly originals plus some choice covers that have been cooked to perfection in the band's secret sauce.
For more detailed bio, check out their press kit. Click on the pictures to learn more!
Lead Vocals, Accordion and Melodica
All those hours spent dancing in Venezuelan bodegas while doing biology fieldwork, all those grad school disco parties--at last they're paying off.
Vocals, Guitar
"Sir Longshanks" throws Latin rhythms in the blender, adds a little New Mexico spice, and busts out the rhymes.
Drums
A transplant from Argentina, Ricky channels his soul through his sticks, melding deep rhythmic knowledge with punk attitude.
Bass
Miles Mayhem is the unfrozen caveman bass player, a Peñasco native who was part of Surfing Matilda back in the day. He recently crawled out from under a rock.
Join us in the rhythm playground! ¡A bailar!
Secret City Summer Concert Series
Los Alamos, NM
Friday. 26 July 2019
Opening for Concepto Tambor
6:30-8:00pm
Rally for the Rio
sponsored by Amigos Bravos
Sat. 24 August 2019
12:00-2:00pm
at the County Line boat ramp just south of Pilar, NM
Click for a selection of past gigs
Drop us a line!- ¡Échanos un mensaje!
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