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DeSoL Origin Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States Genres Rock/Latin Years active 2001–present Labels saZonRecords/Two22Music Website http://www.deSoLmusic.com/ DeSoL is an American band based in Asbury Park, New Jersey 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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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, All Good 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.
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 (C6) (2001–Present) - bass/vocals
- Chris Stone (2008–Present) - drums
- Jimmy Farkas (2008–Present) - [Electric Guitar]/Vocals
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
- Kevin Ansell (2006–2008) - electric guitar, vocals
- Cliff Dill (2008) - electric guitar
Discography
- Spanish Radio (2002, saZon Records)
- DeSoL (2005, Curb Records)
- LiVe/ViVo EP (2006, saZon Records)
- On My Way (saZon Records 2007)
Singles (in chronological order of release)
- "Karma" - 2005
- "Little Drummer Boy" - #6 Billboard - 2005
- "Blanco y Negro" - 2005
- "Sing it All Night" - 2007
- "On My Way" - 2008
See also
- Music of New Jersey
- Music of Asbury Park
External links
Categories:- American rock music groups
- Latin music groups
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