 Welcome to our website and thanks for your interest in Los Cochinos!
Our Story... Born and raised in San Francisco, brothers Ron and Alfonso Portillo were influenced by bands such as Santana, Malo, War, El Chicano, Azteca, and Journey. Having come from a musical family, the brothers started playing music together in the early 80's. They continued on their musical journey and were later discovered by Victor Pamiroyan, manager of Latin legend Pete Escovedo, who recognized Los Cochinos as an up and coming band that is well on its way to success in the Latin rock music scene.
Ron Portillo's talented hands create the Latin flavored songs on the keyboard and Alfonso creates the melodies on his guitar with feeling and passion. Together, they create a special sound that has been compared to the early sound of Santana, El Chicano and
other Latin Rock style bands. Among the talented Bay Area musicians that comprise Los Cochinos are Richard "Bandido" Segovia, drummer and percussionist, who has played for Eddie Money, The Doobie Brothers, Jorge Santana and Puro Bandido. Also from the Latin Rock scene of the Mission is Ron Mesina on timbales and percussion, and Dane Pryce on congas. New to the Bay Area from Seattle, on Bass, Mike Steele. Our lead singer, from The Bronx in New York is the talented Javier Claudio. From the City of San Jose, playing the smooth sounds of the sax, Joe Lopez.
In 2006 the CD “Fiesta” was recorded. The signature song of the CD, “Flores de Abril”, has been rated as high as #2 on MP3.com in Australia, for the Latin genre. Also from that album, “Patricia”, is a favorite of fans, and, of both Portillo brothers, as the song is dedicated to the memory of their mother Patricia. Los Cochinos have played throughout the Bay Area of Northern California and have shared the bill with many top musicians and bands, including El Chicano, Los Mocosos, Chepito Areas, original Santana percussionist, Jorge Santana and The Voices of Latin Rock, an all-star band comprised of musicians from Malo, Sapo, and War, and many others. The music is all original compositions developed by Ron and Alfonso, and the percussionists add the flavor that make it San Francisco Latin Rock. For more information please visit our other site at
For booking information please contact via email at:
alfonso@loscochinos.com
Photography by Javier Vallin  The Players...
 Ron Mesina Timbales and Percussion
 Ron Portillo
Keyboards   Mike Steele
Bass and Trumpet  Dane Pryce Congas
 Richard "Bandido" Segovia Drums and Percussion  Alfonso Portillo
Guitar and Band Leader
 Joe Lopez
Sax  Javier Claudio Vocals  Brothers Mio and Tony Flores Guest Percussionists  Gibby Ross Guest Timbales(front) Slim's
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 Ron on keyboards, Gibby, and Alfonso    |
