Moktezoom http://www.bmi.com/affiliate/rss/C543 This BMI RSS feed contains news articles, events, and musicworld articles for a specific affiliate or group. en affiliates@bmi.com Copyright 2008 2008-11-20T17:16:00-05:00 BMI Celebrates Latin Rock at ‘Verano Alternativo’ Showcase http://www.bmi.com/news/entry/334931 Artists, Aguirre, Paulina, Karolys, Fernanda, Kinky, Moktezoom, Musical Styles, Latin "Verano Alternativo" showcase on Thursday, July 27 at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood. The show brought together the blistering and body-shaking performances of Latin rock acts La Pestilencia, Maneja Beto, Crisantes, Moktezoom and Fronteras. The packed house included ME Television's Paul Saucedo, songwriter Paulina Aguirre, producer Carlos Murgia, and more.

Columbian heavy metal band La Pestilencia gives a blistering performance

Singer/songwriter Crisantes performs

BMI's Delia Orjuela, Moktezoom's Maria Fernanda Karolys and songwriter Paulina Aguirre

La Pestilencia's Marcelo Gómez, Carlos Marín, BMI's Delia Orjuela, Dilson Díaz, Fronteras' Bella, Kinky's Cesar Pliego, La Pestilencia manager Roberto López, La Pestilencia bassist Juan Gómez and Moktezoom's Luis Torreblanca

]]> 2006-08-06T18:00:00-05:00 ‘Verano Alternativo’ Showcase Offers Hot Latin Sounds http://www.bmi.com/news/entry/334895 Artists, Fronteras, La Pestilencia, Maneja Beto, Moktezoom, Molotov, Murgía, Carlos, Musical Styles, Latin

La Pestilencia (the Pestilence), the Colombian punk quintet that blends heavy metal, hard-core and punk, gave way for a new sound in their homeland and across Latin America in the mid 80s. Their latest effort, Productos Desaparecidos (Lost Products) under the umbrella of Mercury Records, was produced by Mark Needham (The Killers). They've also shared the stage with Metallica, Molotov, Café Tacuba and Sepultura, among others.

Fronteras, the 2005 winner of the "Budweiser Battle of the Bands," is back and gaining momentum with "Bendito Amor," their first single off their new album, Que Tiene La Vida. Born and bred in Palm Springs, the band is turning heads with their robust percussions, energetic Kenas and electric violin accents.

Maneja Beto, the Austin-based quintet that fuses Mexican folk, rock, Brit pop and emo with politically conscience lyrics, is here and ready to take the West Coast by storm. Celebrated in their home town by press and fans alike, the band now comes west to show L.A. how to do it Texas style.

Moktezoom, the L.A. indie rock kids that started their musical career in 2002, are giving alternative rock a new meaning. The self-described "alternative to the alternative [rock]" promises a collection of rock sounds that is truly experimental, eclectic, poppy and of course, fun.

Produced by Grammy-nominated producer/composer Carlos Murguia and mixed by eight-time Grammy winner Benny Faccone, Crisantes' self-titled new album is a recipe for success. Don't believe it? Just ask Despierta America, CNN En Español, LATV, Boom Magazine, Yahoo M?sica, Mun2 and many others who have already caught wind of this new pop-rock force, described as the "Latin American John Mayer."

]]> 2006-07-11T18:00:00-05:00 ‘Verano Alternativo’ Showcase Offers Hot Latin Sounds http://www.bmi.com/events/entry/533576 Crisantes, Fronteras, La Pestilencia, Maneja Beto, Moktezoom, Molotov, Latin, Los Angeles, Showcase, Showcase Templated La Pestilencia (the Pestilence), the Colombian punk quintet that blends heavy metal, hard-core and punk, gave way for a new sound in their homeland and across Latin America in the mid 80s. Their latest effort, Productos Desaparecidos (Lost Products) under the umbrella of Mercury Records, was produced by Mark Needham (The Killers). They've also shared the stage with Metallica, Molotov, Café Tacuba and Sepultura, among others.
Fronteras, the 2005 winner of the "Budweiser Battle of the Bands," is back and gaining momentum with "Bendito Amor," their first single off their new album, Que Tiene La Vida. Born and bred in Palm Springs, the band is turning heads with their robust percussions, energetic Kenas and electric violin accents.

Maneja Beto, the Austin-based quintet that fuses Mexican folk, rock, Brit pop and emo with politically conscience lyrics, is here and ready to take the West Coast by storm. Celebrated in their home town by press and fans alike, the band now comes west to show L.A. how to do it Texas style.

Moktezoom, the L.A. indie rock kids that started their musical career in 2002, are giving alternative rock a new meaning. The self-described "alternative to the alternative [rock]" promises a collection of rock sounds that is truly experimental, eclectic, poppy and of course, fun.

Produced by Grammy-nominated producer/composer Carlos Murguia and mixed by eight-time Grammy winner Benny Faccone, Crisantes' self-titled new album is a recipe for success. Don't believe it? Just ask Despierta America, CNN En Español, LATV, Boom Magazine, Yahoo Música, Mun2 and many others who have already caught wind of this new pop-rock force, described as the "Latin American John Mayer."

]]> 2006-06-27T22:00:00-05:00 Un Circo de Rock en Espanol Showcase http://www.bmi.com/events/entry/533301 Artists, Circo, Cortazar, Edgar, Ernesto, Fernando, Krys, Sebastian, LIK, Moktezoom, Natasha, JD, Pagan, Jose Luis, Pieragostino, Adrian, Serralde, Awards, Regions, Los Angeles, Showcase, Showcase Templated Circo de Rock en Español" - the three ring circus of rock en español - showcase at the Knitting Factory (7021 Hollywood Blvd). Performers include Latin Grammy nominees Circo, JD Natasha and Fulano, as well as Los Angeles Latin rock group Juguete. The show starts at 6:00pm and will conclude at 9:30pm. Tickets are $8 and are available at the Knitting Factory box office and at KnittingFactory.com. Gibson will also be raffling off a guitar at the end of the night to be signed by all the artists.


BMI's Jerry Vila, Emergente Radio 101's Edgardo Ochoa, JD Natasha, BMI's Delia Orjuela, Gibson's Robert Treviño and Maclovio Perez, BMI's Porfirio Piña, manager Rebeca Leon.


Serralde, BMI's Delia Orjuela, Arthur Hanlon


BMI's Porfirio Piña, Juguete, BMI's Delia Orjuela and Emergente 101 Radios' Edgardo Ochoa


Luis Torreblanca (Moktezoom), Fulano, Crisantes, JD Natasha, Fernando Torreblanca (Moketzoom), BMI's Delia Orjuela, Michel Denegri (Moketzoom) and BMI's Jerry Vila


BMI's Delia Orjuela, DELUX


Aileen Valencia, Fulano, BMI's Delia Orjuela, Edgar Cortazar, Maria Palma


BMI's Delia Orjuela, Jose Luis Pagan

 


Sebastian Krys, BMI's Delia Orjuela, Gustavo Menendez, Fulano and friend


BMI's Jerry Vila, Delia Orjuela and Porfirio Piña, BACHA


BMI's Delia Orjuela, BMI songwriter and Gibson guitar raffle winner Judy Martinez, Gibson's Robert Treviño and Serralde


Adrian Pieragostino, Toby Sandoval, BMI's Delia Orjuela, Edgar Cortazar, Naim Thomas, Ernesto Cortazar


Grecc Cecconi (LIK), BMI's Delia Orjuela, Mark Saenz (LIK)


Paul Saucedo, Marisa Lopez, Paty Flores, BMI's Delia Orjuela, Karima Torres, Elena Rodrigo

Photos by Eddie Sakaki

]]> 2005-11-01T20:00:00-05:00 Latin Rock Band Moktezoom Signs With BMI http://www.bmi.com/news/entry/233872 Artists, Karolys, Fernanda, Moktezoom, Musical Styles, Latin, Rock Moktezoom is the newest addition to the BMI family. The LA-based quartet fuses influences from Latin America, Mexico, Ecuador and the US to deliver a very unique sound. The band is currently a finalist in the BMI-sponsored Budweiser Battle of the Bands.


Seen here in the LA office after signing some paperwork are Moktezoom's Maria Fernanda Karolys, Luis Torreblanca and Fernando Torreblanca, BMI's Delia Orjuela, and Moktezoom's Michel Denegri.

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