Los Cochinos is an established Latin rock and Soul band, said by many to have been “passed the torch” from Carlos Santana as one of the only original, Latin Rock and Soul bands that continue to create and perform original Latin Rock music.  Los Cochinos has developed a large following and has released two CDs, most recently “Los Cochinos” in 2017.  The band is currently working to complete new songs for our next CD titled "Patricia", in honor of Alfonso's mother Patricia.  The album will be released in Spring of 2025.

The band’s sound has been described as similar to that of Santana, El Chicano, War and Tower of Power. The band also includes some tasty covers that will keep you on the dance floor!  Los Cochinos have performed with El Chicano, Malo, Ozomatli and many other notable bands and have developed a significant following throughout the U.S. and globally.

The band features Alfonso Portillo on guitar, followed by super talented and seasoned player "The Professor" , Donald Osborne on keyboards. On Sax is the spectacular Ric Alexander.  Ric plays two saxophones at one time and also performs with Tony! Toni! Toné!  Up front is the talented singer, percussionist and saxophonist John Marin.  On bass is the talented Fauss Gamulo and on rhythm guitar is the phenomenal Raj Gopal.  

Our solid Latin percussion section is led by Karl Perrazo (Santana) protege Tomas Montano on timbales.  On congas from East Oakland is the talented conguero Miguel Martinez.  Our sensational drummer is Lorenzo "Lonnie" Macon.  Lonnie also is a talented singer, and plays guitar, bass and keyboards!

The ballad “Feel the Same” from our last CD "Los Cochinos" has been a hit song for the band and receives radio airtime in both Northern and Southern California markets.

Come to a live performance to see why the music of Los Cochinos is so loved by those that hear it... Listen to us on Spotify, Apple Music, I-Heart Radio and most of the major music distribution services...

Reviews

"Best Latin Rock band in the San Francisco Bay Area!"

Jeff Trager -Los Cochinos Promoter, Frazier Trager Presents!

About Jeff...

In addition to booking shows for Los Cochinos, Jeff has over fifty-three years in the music business, from promoting records and concerts to producing and managing.  Jeff has worked with The Rolling Stones, Linda Rondstadt, The Eagles, Curtis Mayfield, Ray Charles, The Gap Band, Pavarotti, The Bee Gees, Moody Blues, Joni Mitchell, Kool & The Gang, Gap Band, Lenny Williams, Rick Stevens and Ike & Tina Turner, among others.  

Jeff was responsible for the breaking out of “Nights in White Satin” by the Moody Blues, “I’ve Been loving you too Long” by Ike & Tina Turner, “Help Me” by Joni Mitchell, to the academy award winning “Theme to the Chariots of Fire” by Vangelis.  

Jeff continues to promote concerts and fundraisers for public schools in Solano County and for Breast Cancer Awareness as well as creating the very successful Vallejo based festival “Dock Of The Bay”.  Jeff has co-produced with Dr Rock & Latin Rock, Inc., ten very successful "Voices of Latin Rock" Autism Awareness Benefit concerts.

"Los Cochinos, a critically acclaimed Latin Rock band known for their energetic live performances and catchy original songs, will be showcasing their exceptional musical talents and original songs at the highly anticipated Latin Rock on the Dock music festival, July 27, 2024, which is expected to draw in a large crowd of music enthusiasts and fans" 

Dr. Annie Rodriguez - Promoter, Latin Rock Inc.

"Two great SF Latin Rock bands take the stage this Saturday, each with a slight twist on the genre. Puro Bandido take all the classic elements, the driving percussion and wailing distorted guitar, but give it a high-energy R&B backbeat-like Santana , but faster. Los Cochinos take that same percussion-heavy Latin groove and screaming guitar lines, but slow the tempo way down to smooth soul territory. Members of each band have performed and recorded with Santana at some point in their careers. It shows in their incredible chops"

A.D. -Metro Silicon Valley Magazine

"SF Carnaval-Here is a partial list of this year's performing bands, as they are well worth mentioning for those out-of-towners wanting to know what is happening in the San Francisco Bay: Los Cochinos"

Chuy Varela-Latin Beat Magazine

"Los Cochinos are a newer group but have been rapidly climbing the ladder and being mentioned alongside all of the legends. The only way a new band can do that in such a short time is by being dynamic. That's what Los Cochinos are...DYNAMIC!"

Arturo Gastelum-Old City Entertainment

"All three bands are great, but the band that genuinely speaks to me is Los Cochinos. They remind me of the days when I used to go to see the Paladins and The Blazers at the Palamino in LA. I hope people come out for this show because this is the groove that just makes people feel good!"

Stephanie Daulton-Urban Music News

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