ABOUT LOS GALLOS BAND
Los Gallos are Chicago’s premier Mexi-Americana Roots band. Transcending musical borders, Los Gallos are known for their unsegregated sound. Their roots-oriented style draws upon traditional Latin and American vibes. Los Gallos seamlessly fuse an eclectic mix of Cumbia, Tex-Mex and Bolero with Country, Rock and Blues to create their signature sound.
Band Members:
Ric Salazar: guitars, button accordion, vocals
Enrique Fajardo: vihuela, jarana, guitar, vocals
Josh Rosenstein: lead guitar, vocals
Jose Galarza: bass
Raul Fernandez: drums
Ric Salazar
Guitar / Accordion / Vocals
Ric has been a guitarist and vocalist in various Chicago bands ranging from 60’s rock, alt country and Mexican folk music. Ric plays the button accordion, guitars and sings lead vocals.
Email: Ric@losgallosband.com
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Enrique Fajardo
Guitar / Vocals
Enrique plays rhythm using traditional Mexican folk guitars such as the jarana and the vihuela. For more on Enrique check out his website www.henryfajardo.com
Email: Enrique@losgallosband.com
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Jose Galarza
Bass
Jose got his musical start at the old Town School of Folk Music. Before Los Gallos, he played bass in a local band that specialized in Son Jarocho.
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Josh Rosenstein
Lead Guitar / Vocals
Josh has been playing acoustic and electric guitar since his late teens. He enjoys playing a wide array of musical styles, and loves playing with Los Gallos.
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Raúl Fernández
Drums
Drummer -Raúl is a native Chicagoan who studies and performs a wide range of contemporary and traditional styles of music from all over Latin America.
