Mario Trejo
Musical Director, Lead Vocalist, Keyboards, Bass, Guitar, Drums, Percussions, Sound Engineer, Recording Engineer, Arranger, Producer, Composer, Teacher.
CASINO CREDITS:
Mandalay Bay, Caesars palace, Treasure Island, Mirage, Aladdin, Riviera, Venetian C2K, Barbary Coast, Rio, Stardust, Palace Station, Fiesta Station, Santa Fe Station, Texas Station, MGM Grand, J.W. Marriot, Buffalo Bill, Castaways, Hon-Dah (Pine Top, AZ.), Rainbow (Wendover, NV) Casa Blanca (Mesquite, NV). Viejas Casino (San Diego, CA), Avi Casino (Laughlin, NV).
PERFORMING GROUP HIGHLIGHTS:
Toured Japan in 1997 as Bass, Acoustic Guitar player and Background Vocalist for Shougun Tours, accompaning international singing star Sergio Alberti. Toured Japan in 1998 as Keyboard player and Background Vocalist for Shogun Tours featuring "Sambrasil" summer dreams and Sergio Alberti. Toured Japan in 1999 as Drummer for Shogun Tours featuring "Hawaiian Paradise" Hot Lava, playing at the Prince Hotels in Tokio, Hiroshima and Kyoto, Yokohama. Accompanied big name artists in the Spanish Record Industry such as: Jose e, Arturo Castro, Marisela, Yoshio, Yari More, Antonio de Jesus. Produced over 20 CD's for local artists from Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Has Performed with a large number of bands locally such as: Sergio Alberti, Rick Arroyo, Latin Breeze, Tropical Splash, Latin Sensations, Claudine Castro, Salsa All Stars, Suave, and Latin Vida. Arranged, co-produced and programmed the music for the Japanese Show "Shougun", at the Riverside Hotel in Laughlin Nevada. Founder of the Music Programs VIDA and WOW at Western and Rancho High Schools.
EDUCATION:
Graduate from San Fernando High School in San Fernando, CA. L. A. Valley College, L.A. Mission College, Cal State, Northdridge, CCSN, Studied Contemporary Music & Jazz improvisation at Dick Grove Music School. Studied Latin Jazz under Jhon Pena, Jorge Lopez, Guillermo Guzman, Walfredo Reyes Sr. Otmaro Ruiz. Studied Brazilian Guitar with Mr. Duilio Cozensa in Los Angeles.
Omar Barajas
Lead singer, Keyboards, Bass, and Dancer.
CASINO CREDITS:
Stardust, Palace Station, Fiesta, SRO Night Club, El Rey Night Club, Venetian C2K, Showboat, Aladdin, Riviera, Santa Fe, The Regents, Cesars Palace, Mandalay Bay, Silver Legacy in Reno, Hon-Dah Resort in Pinetop, AZ.
PERFORMING HIGHLIGHTS:
Played Keyboards and sang lead for Julie and Associates Band. Sang with Claudine Castro at the MGM Grand. Received direct instruction from Chester Thompson (Santana).
Jorge Cobian
Drummer, Percussionist, Rythm Guitarist, Background Vocalist.
CASINO CREDITS:
Stardust, Palace Station, Fiesta, SRO Night Club, El Rey Night Club, Venetian C2K, Showboat, Aladdin, Riviera, Santa Fe, The Regents, Cesars Palace, Mandalay Bay, Silver Legacy in Reno, Hon-Dah Resort in Pinetop, AZ.
PERFORMING HIGHLIGHTS:
Accompanied Recording Star Freddie Fender, played different venues with solo artist Figaro, received direct instruction from Santana's drummer, Rodney Holmes, Los Van Van's Walfredo Reyes Sr., and Sal Rodriguez from WAR.
Frank Obando
Bass Player, Lead Singer, Dancer, Keyboards, Percussionist.
CASINO CREDITS:
Stardust, Palace Station, Fiesta, SRO Night Club, El Rey Night Club, Venetian C2K, Showboat, Aladdin, Riviera, Santa Fe, The Regents, Cesars Palace, Mandalay Bay, Silver Legacy in Reno, Hon-Dah Resort in Pinetop, AZ.
PERFORMING HIGHLIGHTS:
Most of his experience has been with the musical group Latin VIDA.
Andy Leyva
Lead Guitarist, Singer, Bass, Keyboards, Auxiliary Percussion..
CASINO CREDITS:
Mandalay Bay, Caesars palace, Treasure Island, Mirage, Aladdin, Riviera, Venetian C2K, Barbary Coast, Rio, Stardust, Palace Station, Fiesta Station, Santa Fe Station, J.W. Marriot, Buffalo Bill, Castaways, Hon-Dah (Pine Top, AZ.), Rainbow (Wendover, NV) Casa Blanca (Mesquite, NV).
PERFORMING HIGHLIGHTS:
Lead Local Band (Xtra), Most of his Playing experience has been with latin Vida.
EDUCATION:
Graduate from Rancho High School, Graduate from local prestigious Medical School. Currently Studying with private music Instructors.
Ana Cano
Lead Singer, Dancer, Choreographer, Auxiliary Percussion, Piano.
CASINO CREDITS:
Mandalay Bay, Caesars palace, Treasure Island, Mirage, Aladdin, Riviera, Venetian C2K, Barbary Coast, Rio, Stardust, Palace Station, Fiesta Station, Santa Fe Station, J.W. Marriot, Buffalo Bill, Castaways, Hon-Dah (Pine Top, AZ.), Rainbow (Wendover, NV) Casa Blanca (Mesquite, NV).
PERFORMING HIGHLIGHTS:
Danced for local bands in Las Vegas at Lounges and Convention Centers such as: Rick Arroyo, Claudin Castro, Suave, Magaly de la Paz, Latin Sensations, and Julie and Associates.
EDUCATION:
Graduate from Western High School, currently attending CCSN as Choreography and Music Major.
Wendy Zamudio
Lead Singer, Dancer, & Aux. Percussions
CASINO CREDITS:
Stardust, Palace Station, Fiesta, SRO Night Club, El Rey Night Club, Venetian C2K, Showboat, Aladdin, Riviera, Santa Fe, The Regents, Cesars Palace, Mandalay Bay, Silver Legacy in Reno, Hon-Dah Resort in Pinetop, AZ.
PERFORMING HIGHLIGHTS:
Studied Jazz & Rythmic Dance with private instructors in Miami, FL.. Has danced with local bands on the Las Vegas casino circuit with groups such as: Magaly de la Paz, Claudine Castro, Suave', Julie and Associates Band, and Latin VIDA.
Erik Gutierrez
Sound Engineer, Recording Engineer, Computer Technician, Bass, Percussion
CASINO CREDITS:
Mandalay Bay, Caesars palace, Treasure Island, Mirage, Aladdin, Riviera, Venetian C2K, Barbary Coast, Rio, Stardust, Palace Station, Fiesta Station, Santa Fe Station, J.W. Marriot, Buffalo Bill, Castaways, Hon-Dah (Pine Top, AZ.), Rainbow (Wendover, NV) Casa Blanca (Mesquite, NV).
PERFORMING HIGHLIGHTS:
Most of his experience has been with latin Vida.
EDUCATION:
Graduate from Western High School, Associate Degree in Electronics, Associate Degree in Computer Network, Currently receiving private instruction on Bass.