Victor Martinez
Lily Guerrero duo
Gang of Brothers
Chilean-born, Victor Martinez Parada is recognised as one of the world’s finest classical Latin-American avant-garde solo guitarists. An accomplished performer, composer and teacher, he has an extensive list of music in his repertoire, ranging from classical to modern to South American folk to avant-garde. He has supported Santana, Gypsy Kings, Joan Armatrading, Michael Franti (Spearhead), Buena Vista Social Club, The Beach Boys, Concrete Blonde, King Solomon Burke, Blind Boys of Alabama, Human Nature, Machine gun Fellatio, Brian Ferry, Jackson Brown, Jenny Morris, George Benson, Bic Runga, Raúl Malo, Mental as Anything, Anthony Callea, Richard Clapton, Tania Libertad, Wendy Mathews, Jimmy Barnes, Diesel, Camerata Portena, Deni Hines, Guy Sebastian, Trombone Shortie and Taj Mahal. Last year he performed at the prestigious WOMADelaide Festival where he received a standing ovation from the 1000+ audience. He supported George Benson for three shows at the State Theatre in Sydney, He played the Cronulla Jazz and Blues Festival and was a featured artist at the inaugural Jazz on the Green Festival in Brisbane.
Victor has composed pieces for solo guitar, ensembles including duos, trios, quartets, sextets and also for guitar & ensemble and guitar quartet & symphony orchestra. Classically trained, over the course of his career he has developed a unique style which generates a world of sound by interpreting music from the classics, folk, jazz, country and pop using multiple techniques. Audiences cherish his performances which reflect a professional music career spanning more than 50 years.
Lily Guerrero is a key player in the Sydney Latin scene. Born in Montreal, raised in Sydney by her Chilean parents. Lily developed her interest in dance and song from a young age. She is now a versatile performer: she sings; dances; plays Cajon, Guitar and Charango. Bringing her folklore touch to a range of cover material and original compositions. One of her band is the son Of Victor Martinez Parada. Andro Martinez is a super talent himself
A musical assault that crosses over genres, deeply funky and seriously Phat. Their culturally diverse and influential style digs deeper and deeper in the pocket of groove and rock!
Gang of brothers have been born into music. Brothers Andro, Dauno, Fenix and Banel Martinez hail from the prestigious musical Martinez Family (Martinez Akustica). Joining them on drums and lead vocals is brother Buddy Siolo, whose talents have taken him around the globe. Together they are GANG OF BROTHERS.
G.O.B. Raved performances in the festival circuit including the Queenstown Jazz festival (New Zealand), Glebe Street fair festival 2012, Snowy Mountains Festival, Australian Blues festival and Coming up soon is the festival of the Sun 2013, Beam festival 2013,
Glebe street Fair, Auburn festival to name a few.
Special guest vocalists are Laura Stephenson and Paula Baxter