FANTANA

 Born with a microphone in his crib, Danny, now the newest frontman for the Fantana Band of Los Angeles, Ca.  A born entertainer following in the footsteps of his father Chavelo Sr. (Mambo saxophonist) and his always singing mother Lola, Danny is ready to get back to the excitement and joy that only live music can bring.  Says Danny "There are only two things that could of brought me back to performing live, and that is the sultry style of vocalist by the legendary rock band Carlos Santana and a group of great musicians and leadership that I have found with the band Fantana, a true Santana tribute band. Danny is the former lead singer of the Sudden Move Band of the 80's-1999 ( Jammin Mug Records) and has been in a live band since the young age of 15.

As solid rhythmically as they come, Rey originally started in music as a percussionist under the wings of famed Spanish Harlem NY percussionist Eddie Villarubia, Rey quickly picked up on the Latin percussion concepts while performing with local Latin jazz cover bands in Los Angeles area. Quickly perfecting the tunes of Cal Tjader former congero Poncho Sanchez Latin jazz band. Rey then decided to make the move to electric bass. After a few years of gig seasoning with his own Latin jazz project “Latinvasion” Rey has refined hiss bass playing to a science and carved out a path of music that led him straight to his mentor and current bass teacher, world renown Latin funk bass specialist Oskar Cartaya.

Alex is the driving force and heartbeat behind Fantanas high energy shows. He is an explosive and dynamic drummer bringing over two decades of experience, recording and playing in many genres of music. With precise technical drumming and percussive abilities Fantana is in good hands with Alex.