Alex Torres
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Alex Torres
- Genres: Latin
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Based in Amsterdam, NY, a small city near Albany, bass player and vocalist Alex Torres and his fourteen-piece band, Los Reyes Latinos (translated as "The Latin Kings") have attracted international attention with their lively, horn-driven approach to Latin dance music. Voted "Best Latin band" by Metroland Magazine in 1995, 1996, and 1999, the group has increasingly emphasized the jazz elements of their repertoire. Their fourth album, Entre Amigo, released in April 1999, was a Grammy award semi-finalistFormed in October 1980, Alex Torres Y Los Reyes Latinos spent five years sharpening their sound during weekend performances at weddings, benefits, and telethons. During this time, the band released three singles: "Ël Pilonero" in 1983, "Como Yo Te Quiero" in 1984, and "Estoy Desengado" in 1985. Taking a more professional approach, Alex Torres Y Los Reyes Latinos released their debut album, Noche Habanera, in late-'85. The following June, the group placed first in a battle of the bands in Hartford, CT.
In addition to Torres, Los Reyes Latinos features Nicholas Lue (assistant director, piano, vocals), Miquel A. Cruz (lead vocals), Jimmy "Pelu" Fontanez (bongos, tambora), Todd Fabozzi (congas), John Bronk, Kevin "Pan" Hendrick, Brian Patneaude, Terry Gordon, Mike Perry and Chuck "The Mime" Yurgans (trumpets), Ken "Snoopy" Olsen and William "Professor" Merkley (trombones), Juan Carlos Marrero (timbale), and Angel "Sweet Pea" Dueno (guira, vocals). ~ Craig Harris, Rovi
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Alex Torres
- This article is about the musician. For the baseball pitcher, see Alexander Torres.
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 Torres performing with Alesana on Warped Tour 2010 |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alejandro Torres |
| Born | September 15, 1987 |
| Origin | Casa Grande, Arizona USA |
| Genres | Metalcore, post-hardcore, emo, alternative rock |
| Occupations | Musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Epitaph, Tragic Hero, BreakSilence |
| Associated acts | Praisin' Bran, Eyes Set to Kill, Greeley Estates, Alesana |
Alex Torres (born September 15, 1987) is an American musician, best known for being the guitarist of metalcore bands Eyes Set to Kill and Greeley Estates, and being the current guitarist for Alesana.
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Musical career
Praisin' Bran (2003–2005)
Torres played lead guitar in the youth worship band at the Christian Church of Casa Grande in Casa Grande, AZ while in high school. Though the name was a most clever play on breakfast cereal and worship music, it was seldom pronounced correctly (most often confused as "Praising Band"). Praisin Bran could be seen playing weekly on Wednesday nights in the CCCG Youth Hall, but also performed at numerous locales and events around the city of Casa Grande. Members included Mo Schlittenhart (vocals/rhythm guitar), Travis Sawade (drums/percussion), Kristee Vanderheyden (vocals), and Isaac Valenzuela (bass/guitar). Torres was the only member of the band to go on to play music at a professional level. Though mostly playing popular worship songs of the time, Praisin Bran was known to write original material from time to time, including memorable hits such as "Broken To You" and "Father I Adore You."
Eyes Set to Kill (2006–2007)
Torres was one of the first three non-original members to join Eyes Set to Kill, as it was started as a three-piece. He recorded their first EP, When Silence Is Broken, The Night Is Torn, before leaving the band unannounced.
Greeley Estates (2007–2010)
Torres joined metalcore band Greeley Estates in April, 2007, along with Joshua "Fergz" Ferguson.[1] He recorded both Go West Young Man, Let the Evil Go East and No Rain, No Rainbow. On June 15, 2010, Greeley Estates officially announced that Torres had left the band, "abruptly" before their Japan tour,[2] to "focus on other musical endeavors", and also announced that bassist David Ludlow would take over guitar and that Micah Kinard, the lead vocalist of Oh, Sleeper, would be filling in on bass.[3] They have since added Kyle Kolesch to be permanent bassist.
Alesana (2010–present)
Almost immediately after he left Greeley Estates, Torres joined post-hardcore band Alesana when their guitarist, Jake Campbell, left the band to be with his family. Torres went through all of Warped Tour 2010 with Alesana and is included on the band's fourth studio album, A Place Where the Sun Is Silent.
Discography
- With Eyes Set to Kill
- When Silence Is Broken, The Night Is Torn (Self-released, 2006)
- With Greeley Estates
- Go West Young Man, Let the Evil Go East (Science Records, 2008)
- No Rain, No Rainbow (Tragic Hero Records, 2010)
- With Alesana
Videography
- With Greeley Estates
- "Blue Morning"
- "If She Only Knew"
- With Alesana
- "Circle VII: Sins of the Lion"
- "Lullaby of the Crucified"
References
- ^ "ALEX and FERGZ the new guys and jimmy jam!". MySpace. 13 July 2007. http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=2141342&blogId=287458802. Retrieved 11 August 2010.
- ^ "indiestar.tv Graf Wall: ALESANA welcomes a new guitarist, Alex Torres.". indiestar. 24 June 2010. http://grafwall.indiestar.tv/2010/06/alesana-welcomes-new-guitarist-alex.html. Retrieved 11 August 2010.
- ^ "Surprises for Japan!!!". MySpace. 15 June 2010. http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=2141342&blogId=535852416. Retrieved 11 August 2010.
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