Momotombo-SF

MOMOTOMBO-SF: Igniting the Stage with Explosive Latin Rock Energy! 🔥 Get ready to feel the heat with MOMOTOMBO-SF, a dynamic 10-piece powerhouse of San Francisco Bay Area music legends, featuring iconic alumni from Malo and Santana! This electrifying ensemble delivers the soul-stirring sounds of these trailblazing San Francisco bands, blending the fiery interplay of Latin Jazz and Rock with pulsating Latin rhythms and Afro-Cuban beats. Their performances transport you back to the psychedelic, boundary-breaking days of Winterland and The Fillmore, where Latin Rock was born.

Leading the charge is Leo Rosales, a legendary original member of Malo, alongside Gabriel Manzo, the virtuoso lead guitarist who commanded stages for over 32 years. Together, they craft an authentic, high-octane Latin Rock experience that erupts with passion and precision. MOMOTOMBO-SF’s members are no strangers to greatness, having shared stages with icons like Santana, Jorge Santana Band, Sly & the Family Stone, Taj Mahal, Herbie Hancock, Tito Puente, Los Lobos, Pete Escovedo, Bo Diddley, and more.

Their concerts are a celebration of this rich legacy, delivering unforgettable performances that pulse with raw energy and soul. 💃🏽 There will be a small dance floor right in front of the stage! Performing live at Almost Famous Wine Lounge, an award-winning tasting room and world-class music venue located in the heart of Livermore's urban wine, spirits and brewery district. MOMOTOMBO-SF is a 10-piece group of prominent San Francisco Bay Area musicians, comprised mainly of notable alumni of Malo and Santana.

Momotombo-SF co-founders, Leo Rosales is a Legendary original member of Malo and Gabriel Manzo was the lead guitarist for over 32 years! Momotombo-SF concerts feature the music of both Malo and Santana, the iconic San Francisco native bands from which their core members came, as well as their new original music. Momotombo-SF’s mastery of the exciting interplay of Latin Jazz and Rock, driven by Latin rhythms and Afro Cuban beats, creates a powerful and authentic Latin Rock sound straight from the adventurous, psychedelic days of Winterland and The Fillmore.

The name MOMOTOMBO-SF comes from the title of the first song on 1972's Malo Dos album, "Momotombo," which is also an active volcano on the shores of Lago de Managua, Nicaragua. SF is for San Francisco, where the explosive sounds of groundbreaking Latin Rock erupted. Momotombo-SF members have performed with notable bands and musicians such as Malo, Santana, Jorge Santana Band, Sly & the Family Stone, Taj Mahal, Lydia Pense & Cold Blood, Herbie Hancock, Tito Puente, Los Lobos, Quick Silver, Pete Escovedo, Tierra, Bo Diddley, Greg Rolie, and many more!

Momotombo-SF! Come experience the Fire! The Band: Leo Rosales, Co-Founder, Timbales, Vocals.

Gabriel Manzo, Co-Founder, Lead Guitar, Vocals. Ramiro Amador, Base Guitar. Tony Stead, Keyboards.

David George, Drums. Adrian Areas, Congas. John Marin, Lead Vocals, Percussion.

Tom Bertetta, Trumpet. Bill Ortiz, Trumpet. Ross Wilson, Trombone, Trumpet.

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