RICO MONACO & SOL SONS (LATIN BAND)

Rico Monaco - guitar, vocals, musical director, has worked with platinum producers and has gained notoriety as a stellar guitarist out of Florida. His production and vision for RMSS has gained the band many accolades and awards in the music business. Rico won "Musician Of The Year" honors in 2002 at the JINO Awards. Many superstar musicians and producers have praised him for his outstanding emotionally driven guitar work, showmanship, songwriting, and strong leadership of RMSS. His cultivation of his bands' great reputation, sound, and "following" have led to major shows and exposure around the world.

Dimas "Professor" Sanchez - drums, timbales, bongos & percussion, studied with the best percussionist in Puerto Rico. His abilities and approach have earned him the moniker, "Professor Of Latin Rhythms." He has been with Rico since RMSS was formed in Orlando in 1998. He is a great musician and powerful player. His brother David Sanchez is a Latin Grammy winning saxophonist and is world reknowned. Dimas obviously had a powerful influence on his brother.

Eddie "Gua-Gua" Rivera - bass, one of the most respected bass players in Latin music in the world from NYC! He has performed with Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri, Larry Harlow, etc.... He is simply a legend in the latin music world. (PERIOD). RMSS is proud to say that Eddie loves what the band is doing and where we are heading.

Tony Miceli - lead and backing vocals, guitar, keys. A very talented vocalist/producer who brings a nice vibe to the band. His accomplishments as ex-co-owner of Sound Deluxe music conglomerate are stupendous. He has produced and performed on many high profile projects in the entertainment world. Tony helped produce RMSS last release "Ciao Bella Signorina."

Zoraida - lead and backing vocals. Zoraida has great experience from her last group Mpress which toured with national acts, performed on national TV, and released a record. She is an excellent onstage performer and brings a much apprecitated exciting female presence to the stage. Her work ethic is undeniable.

Felix Guerra - drums, great drummer with great attitude from Venezuela! Felix has performed for large festival audiences with his band "Kashmir" in Venezuela and has made a mark in the Orlando music scene since his arrival here in Florida.

Chris Davis -Keys, backing vocals. Ccollege grad of music school who is an amazing player. He is contributing a great deal to the sound of RMSS and is an in-demand player all over Central Florida! His chops are tremendous.

Jose Rosa - congas, bongos, percussion & vocals. from Puerto Rico. Toured with the legendary trumpet player Arturo Sandoval for 2 years! A well studied, disciplined percussionist with great ability and decication to the band.

SUBS/Additional musicians- take over when needed!

Gino Picart Jr. -keys, backing vox. An amazing young talent who has performed with the likes of Tito Nieves among others all over the world. His musical transcription and arranging abilities are tremendous.

Luis Rojas - bass, he is an accomplished musician who isvery professional and always prepared. His Latin roots from Costa Rica give him a unique perspective and style.

Jessie Caraballo - drums, timbales, percussion, impressive young talent who comes to RMSS when needed with tremendous ability and potential. His great attitude is a welcome addition to the RMSS vibe. He is on is way to being one of the best in the business.

Backing Vocalists - Daniella Saunders, Kristin Kodosky excellent vocalists who add a great deal to the vocals and "look" when called upon for bigger shows.

Horns - Trombones- Dean Dukes, James Hosmer, Corey Powell
Trumpets- Bill Carmichael, John "JR" Ritchey, Mark Zauss, John "JD" Castleman among many others....

 

VIDEOS

RICO MONACO & SOL SONS - YA YA MA MA LIVE

RICO MONACO & SOL SONS - SAY CABO LIVE

RICO MONACO & SOL SONS - LUNA SALERNO

RICO MONACO & SOL SONS - VESUVIO LIVE

RICO MONACO & SOL SONS - MY DREAMS LIVE

RICO MONACO & SOL SONS - ONE STEP AWAY LIVE

more videos

 

RICO MONACO  & SOL SONS - LUNA SALERNO (2006)

Award Winning Latin Rock from Florida with world influences. Includes 10 minute Enhanced Video Interview with Rico Monaco containing live clips, pics, etc. (loads into PC or Mac).

"Luna Salerno" contains 8 tracks PLUS 10 minute Enhanced Video Interview with Rico Monaco that includes live clips featuring RMSS in Paris, Hard Rock Live, Cabo Wabo Cantina with Sammy Hagar, pics, studio clips, etc. Just pop the CD into your PC or Mac and it will load the video automatically! This band has won the "Best Latin Band" in Orlando three of the last 4 years and has won numerous other awards such as... Cabo Wabo Cantina/Hard Rock Cafe National Battle Of The Bands Champions, Musician Of The Year- Rico Monaco (Jazz In Orlando Awards), Band Of The Year, Song Of The Year. They are true fusion of Latin/World/Pop/Jazz with songs that can crack the Top 10 and improvisations that will move your soul. If you like great melody, awesome musicianship, top notch song writing, moving rhythms from around the world, incredible guitar in the vain of Santana, Van Halen, Beck, Schon, Dharma, Zappa, McGlaughlin, beautiful vocals, and tight arrangements thenthis band is for you!

 

review by Jamie Anderson - RICO MONACO  & SOL SONS - LUNA SALERNO (2006)

 

1. Ciao Bella Signorina 2006
2. My Dreams
3. Luna Salerno
4. Say Cabo
5. One Step Closer To You (with Tito Puente Jr)
6. Ya Ya Ma Ma (featuring Tito Puente Jr)
7. Vesuvio
8. Ciao Bella Signorina 2006 -radio edit
 

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RICO MONACO  & SOL SONS - (2001)

Latin Rock with jazz, world, pop, and R & B influences. Passion, power, musicality,positivity, song craftmanship, combination of styles to create signature sound

Rico Monaco & Sol Sons (RMSS) is a Latin rock band based in Orlando, Florida. Their influences include Rock, Latin, World, Pop, Jazz, Funk, etc. They have headlined to rave reviews at Paris,France's "Mundo Latino Festival," Cabo Wabo Cantina (Sammy Hagar's nightclub) in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, New York City, San Francisco, Miami's Billboard Live, Orlando's Hard Rock Live, House Of Blues, Orlando Arena for Orlando Magic Halftime show, Disney's Epcot Center New Year's Eve 2001 & 2002,Tampa, Jacksonville Coliseum, etc. Awards: The Cabo Wabo Tequila/Hard Rock Cafe Battle Of The Bands National Champions- as selected by Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony (bassist for Van Halen) 2002 JINO Awards (Jazzin' Orlando -www.jazzinorlando.com) "Musician Of The Year"-Rico Monaco "CD Of The Year"- RMSS (self-titled CD) "Song Of The Year"- Tell Me "Band Of The Year"- RMSS "Show Or Performers Of The Year"-RMSS Many big name music industry acts and producers are giving RMSS their just praises. Go to the website at www.ricomonaco.com and surf through the large amount of impressive information and photos of the band onstage with name acts. The future is bright for RMSS and the journey continues to be a wonderful adventure. Rico Monaco & Sol Sons' signature sound has proven to be appealing to different cultures throughout the world. Check it out!

1. Mambo,Songo,Vamos a Bailar
2. Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing
3. Tell Me
4. Sanctuary
5. Love Don't Come Easy
6. Elena Mi Cariño
7. Tropico
8. El Cayuco
9. You Are The One
10. Flames Over Barcelona
11. Naked Eye
12. Sol Son Canto
13. Sonic Sol

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