PDX Latin Rock Exchange
Latin Rock Exchange at The Alberta Street Pub
Photo by Mike at 1000 words photography. @americascarmuseum @1000words_wa
Latin Rock Exchange
Photo by Mike at 1000 words photography. @americascarmuseum @1000words_wa
Photo by Mike at 1000 words photography. @americascarmuseum @1000words_wa
Our debut at Alberta Street Pub went so well that they asked us back!
Great show at Alberta Street pub. Can't wait to play a full three hours there soon!
A fabulous first set at Alberta Street Pub with Tony Gonzalez on congas, Eric Beam on trumpet
Our first gig drew a crowd of 74
Band photo with QR code to website
Overview
Portland’s own Latin Rock Exchange is a ten-piece band that plays Latin rock classics from Santana, War, Barrabas, Yesca, The Buena Vista Social Club, Jobim, Bublé, a dash of Pink Martini and some contemporary hits, always with a Latin percussion flavor. High energy for every special event. Imagine Santana meets Pink Martini with electric guitar and a horn section with four percussionists.
We have performed at Le Mays Auto Museum, The Jack London Revue. Alberta Abbey, Atlantis Lounge, McMenamins White Eagle, The Alberta Street pub and many other key local venues.
Produced, managed, and directed by Mark Giles, twice Grammy-nominated musician formerly with Brothers of the Baladi.
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Price range: $1000-3000
Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish
Gig length: 120 - 180 minutes
What to expect
The PDX Latin Rock Exchange is a high energy party band designed for any celebration. We play dance music with a Latin and Afro Cuban flair and flavor, with lots of percussion and dance inducing rhythms. Our sets cover Latin rock music from War, Barrabas, Buena Vista Social Club, Jobim, Santana; and many other classics across generations that everyone will know. Of course, we are happy to add any special request songs to the list, such as the bride and groom’s first song or father and daughter.
About
Latin Rock Exchange is a high energy party 10-piece band designed for any celebration. We play dance music with a Latin and Afro Cuban flair and flavor, with lots of percussion and dance inducing rhythms. Our sets cover Latin rock music from War, Barrabas, Buena Vista Social Club, Jobim, Santana, Bublé; and many other classics across generations that everyone will know.
Latin Rock Exchange is a ten-piece band ready to bring an awesome party band to your event. We also work closely with your event planner and caterers to develop an integrated entertainment experience that will never be forgotten!
Additional booking notes
The PDX Latin Rock Exchange brings all our own gear, PA, some lights and a few stage effects to every gig. So you need not worry about anything except where we play and that it has plenty of electrical outlets. We will need a covered (or indoor) stage area 16 feet deep and will need a minimum stage width of 20 feet.
Full ten-piece orchestra: $2000 for 2-3 hours of music
Services offered
Set list
Here is part of our growing set list:
Dos Gardenias Buena Vista Social Club
No One To Depend On Santana
Spill The Wine War
Cajun Moon JJ Cale
Oye Como Va Santana
Havana Camila Cabello
Flor De Luna Santana
Lost Due To Incompetence Yesca
Black Magic Woman Santana
Waters of March Jobim
Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps Joe Davis, Oswaldo Farrés
Sway Norman Gimbel, Pablo Beltran Ruiz - Buble version
Aquamarine Santana
Turn to Love Barrabas
Tuyo (Narcos theme) Rodrigo Amarante
The Horse Barrabas
In These Shoes Kirsty MacColl
Girl from Ipanema Jobim
Cancion del Mariachis Los Lobos & Antonio Banderas
Sensitive Kind JJ Cale/Santana version
Black Magic Woman Santana
Ran Kan Kan Tito Puente
I scare Myself Dan Hicks - Thomas Dolby version
Are You Going WIth Me Pat Metheny Group
Influences and inspiration
Santana
War
Yesca
Barrabas
Buena Vista Social Club
Buble
Jobim
Setup requirements
A 16 x 20 foot stage and cover