DeSoL
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- This page is about the band. For the 2005 album of the same name, see deSoL (album).
| deSoL | |
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| Origin |  Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States |
| Genre(s) | Rock/Latin |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Label(s) | saZonRecords/Two22Music |
| Website | http://www.deSoLmusic.com/ |
deSoL is an American band based in Asbury Park, NJ that describes themselves as "Rock & Roll with a Latin soul." Their second full length album, On My Way, was released on August 7, 2007.
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[edit] Touring
- Formed in January 2001, deSoL toured and performed extensively on the US east coast.
- After signing with CURB Records and PGA Booking in 2004 the band began traveling across country.
- deSoL opened up for REM at the Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City, Mexico.
- Since then, they have supported Ozomatli, Blues Traveler, Suzanne Vega and Cypress Hill.
- During 2005 deSoL toured extensively with the Legendary Wailers, Widespread Panic, Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Los Lonely Boys.
- Music festival appearances include Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Langerado and South By Southwest.
- In the fall of 2006, the group embarked on an Armed Forces Entertainment tour. The group visited military bases in Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Djibouti performing for American servicemen and women.
[edit] Members
- Albie Monterrosa (2001- Present) - acoustic guitar/electric guitar/vocals
- Andy Letke (2001- Present) - piano/organ/accordion/vocals
- James Guerrero (2001- Present) - congas/bongos/percussion/vocals
- Chris Guice (2001- Present) - bass/vocals
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- Kevin Ansell (2007- Present) - lead guitar/vocals
- Chris Stone (2008- Present) - drums
- Cliff Dill (2008- Present) - guitar
[edit] Past members
- Armando Cabrera (2001-2005) - Timbales/Percussion
- George Saccal (2004-2005) - Drums
- Jeremy Hoenig (2005-2006) - Drums
- Soto (2001-2006) - Lead Guitar
- Ray Turull (2005-2006) Percussion
- Ron Shields (2001-2003/ 2007) - drums/timbales
[edit] Discography
- Spanish Radio (2002, saZon Records)
- deSoL (2005, Curb Records)
- LiVe/ViVo (2006, saZon Records)
- On My Way (saZon Records 2007)
[edit] Singles (in chronological order of release)
- "Karma" - #5 Triple A
- "Little Drummer Boy" - #6 Billboard
- "Blanco y Negro"
- "Sing it All Night" - 2007
[edit] See also
- Music of New Jersey
- Music of Asbury Park
