Sounds of Santana
Rick Kraft picked up his first guitar at age 15 and has been dazzling audiences ever since. A recent transplant from Hollywood, California, Rick has performed in successful original and cover bands that have opened for such legendary rock & roll acts such as Pat Benatar, Kansas, Eddie Money, and Joe Walsh. His musical influences are Carlos Santana, Joe Walsh, and Doug Aldrich (guitarist for Whitesnake, and his former teacher). Stuart Moore - Keyboards was born and raised just outside London in the UK. He started to play keyboards as a teenager and was completely self taught. His desire to play was inspired by modern jazz pianists such as Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea and Jeff Lorber. After graduating college in 2003 with a music degree he started playing in one of England's top show bands and toured the UK and played on cruise ships. While playing on a cruise ship he met is wife to be, Kim, which bought him to northern California in early 2006. Since arriving here he has toured through various states with up and coming singer/songwriter Daniel Ryan and currently also plays with top 40 covers bands. Eddie Diaz - Congas hails from Spanish Harlem in New York. He began playing the congas in 1974. In the early 1990s he migrated to Northern California where he quickly established himself as one of the most sought after congueros in the area. He is now a Sacramento resident and has amassed an incredible musical resume including performances with TONY ORLANDO, CHARRO, YOMO TORO, BOBBY RODRIGUEZ Y LA COMPANIA, LATIN CREATION, CARLOS SANTANA, AZABACHE, CONQUISTA MUSICAL and the ALIVN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER COMPANY. He is also currently a member of the legendary Chicano group MALO. Clint Ransom - Bass Guitar is an experienced bass and electric guitarist who learned from such greats as Bobby Lyle, Jack McDuff, and Verdine White of EWF. While attending the Center of Performing Arts, St. Paul, Minnesota as an 11-year old music major, Clint has performed with Prince, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Alexander O'Neil. He arrived in Sacramento, California in the early 80s. Since residing in Sacramento, he has performed in bands that perform opening acts for artists such as Jeff Lorber, Roger Smith, Robert Brookins, and the Braxton Brothers, Earth, Wind and Fire and Ollie Woodson, formerly of the Temptations. Eric Burnyea Burnett - Lead Vocals/Hand Percussion is a studied and accomplished entertainer who has traveled extensively performing throughout the United States and abroad. He is also a recording artist and has had two Billboard Top Fifty record releases on the R/B, Hip Hop and Popular music charts. He has written songs, recorded, performed and appeared in television, stage and movies. Eric has studied and performed theatre/acting. Currently, Eric is a recording artist and working on his current CD project. Eric really enjoys performing with the Sounds of Santana and is positive everyone will enjoy this tribute to Santana.

Location: Sacramento California

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