Chicago Bands
La Cora live
Pa Mayte
Johnny Martinez
Soulmatik
Powerplay
Overview
La Cora is, new and classic salsa, Latin and standard Jazz, R&B classics salsa style, contemporary Latin pop, Ballenato, Boleros, just the one stop shop for any event! Check out our website!!!
Reviews
1 review
Jasmine J.
August 9, 2026Amazing performance
Everyone loved the band. I received reviews all the next week about it. They were prompt and the need was fulfilled for the event.
Hired as: Latin Band
Booking information
Price range: $300-5000
Languages: English, Spanish
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
Insurance: $10,000 - Liability
What to expect
High energy...a busy dance (link hidden) interaction and entertainment in different genres,and different languages legitimately!
About
My name is Johnny Martinez. I am the singer/guitar player and director for a few bands. One of them is La Cora, which is the straight classic salsa big band. Tempo ,a smaller band which plays a mix salsa,merengue,bachata,boleros,Latin Pop,R&B and Rock en español. We service most of the tri-state area meaning, Chicago,Indiana and Michigan. We are equipped to service any size event and can provide Lighting and sound equipment . I also have an all in English Pop/Funk&Rock band called Soulmatik which covers anything from John Mayer,Lettuce,Jamiroquai, Marcus King and more...we do everything and legitimately!
Additional booking notes
We are prepared to bring lighting and sound equipment if its not provided.
Upcoming booked events
February 2027
19
Friday
Cultural Event
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Carol Stream, IL
October 2026
06
Tuesday
Corporate Event
11:30am - 12:30pm
•
Lockport, IL
Past booked events
July 2026
26
Sunday
Restaurant/Bar Event
2:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
24
Friday
Wedding Reception
9:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
19
Sunday
Cultural Event
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
May 2026
30
Saturday
Birthday Party
3:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Plainfield, IL
April 2026
19
Sunday
Birthday Party
3:00pm - 3:45pm
•
Elmwood Park, IL
Team
Influences and inspiration
Influences are:
Latin
Hector Lavoe
Ismael Rivera
Oscar D'Leon
Ismael Miranda
Los Fabulosos Cadillacs
Juanes and more..
English
Earth wind &fire
Marcus King
Jamiroquai
Foofighters
Eric Benet
K-ci & Jojo and more
Setup requirements
We are prepared to bring Lighting and sound if not provided