Salvador Santana & Band with Ruckatan plus Special Guest Blanca March 3, 2012

Salvador Santana, the 28 year old keyboardist, vocalist, composer and songwriter re-visits his roots when he plays a number of venues with his new band comprised of members Alex Nester (vocals & keyboards,) Jared Meeker (Guitar,) Blake Collie (Drums) and Itai Shapira (bass.) The Bay Area native will perform from March 1st through March 10th when both new and old fans will be able to hear a variety songs from his previously released solo album Keyboard City, as well as his new single "Mi Tesoro." "Mi Tesoro" is the first song from Salvador's upcoming CD, which he has been writing and composing for the last year. A second single will be released shortly.

Santana is pushed by a need to step out of his comfort zone in a quest for new ideas. Easy going and humble, Santana exudes the Bay Area vibe. He began playing the drums at age three - sitting on his father's lap, controlling the snare and tom, as his father worked the hi-hat and kick drum - but his true love was discovered when he began taking piano lessons when he was six. Later, he studied at San Francisco's heralded School of the Arts before attending Cal Arts in Valencia, CA. His education, passion and lineage have turned Santana into a monster on the keys.

Music truly thrives in his veins. His maternal grandfather was blues pioneer Saunders King and his paternal grandfather was the internationally celebrated violinist and mariachi bandleader Jose Santana. And, of course, his father is 10X Grammy-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Carlos Santana... who's also a frequent collaborator. (Salvador co-wrote 'El Farol' from 1999's smash album "Supernatural".)
http://salvadorsantana.com
Videos at: http://www.youtube.com/SalvadorSantana09

RUCKATAN
Ruckatan Latin Tribe is composed of seven players who have all contributed to the local Latin Rock scene in the Bay Area and internationally with various Latin, Reggae and Rock acts. Ruckatan is a fusion of Latin and Reggae. Members hailing from three different continents infuse their culture and love of their roots into this new band called Ruckatan, which includes Carlos Elizalde on Vocals and hand percussions, Jose Angel Amador on vocals and keys, Blaine Hoopes on keys and various woodwinds, Derek Rolando on congas & timbales, Brian Camara on drums & percussions, Ray Uribes on bass and Ed "Loveletter" Elizalde on guitar. The music is very dance oriented with many Latin and Caribbean flavors.
"It's a celebration of life and music"
http://www.ruckatan.com

BLANCA
With a soulful voice and lyrics from the heart, singer songwriter Blanca Sandoval has captivated audiences. By means of an unrivaled sound that blends together her Latin musical roots with rock, funk, jazz, and up beat ballads, her style is extremely diverse. Known as "The Sweetheart of Latin Rock, Inc", Blanca recently brought together some very talented musicians to form the band "BLANCA" which includes Robert Zamora (lead guitar), Mike Juarez (drums) and Oscar Tablada (bass). The new four/piece band has been pulling in their own audience and recruiting new fans everywhere they play.
http://www.blancasmusic.net

More info at: http://www.slimspresents.com/events/2012-03-03/salvador-santana-band/
http://tickets.slims-sf.com/events/186806/Salvador-Santana--Band
333 11th St
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-255-0333

Official Website: http://www.slimspresents.com/events/2012-03-03/salvador-santana-band/