Voices of Latin Rock Autism Awareness Benefit for The Alex Speaks Foundation January 23, 2010

Featuring
MALO

The Voices of Latin Rock Band
led by legendary percussionist Karl Perazzo with
members of Santana, Fred Sanchez of El Chicano, Lydia Pense,
Lenny Williams & Lester Chambers

Mento Buru

MALO
Malo, one of the most successful and enduring Latin Rock bands in the world, almost needs no introduction. This year, 2008, they're celebrating their 35th anniversary! Their biggest hit, "Suavecito," reached #18 on the Billboard charts in April of 1972. They've played all over the world and have performed on bills with The Rolling Stones and Queen. Malo has at least 10 albums to their credit and continue to tour. In 1997, along with Tierra and El Chicano, they recorded a live album called "Latin Legends Live." The three bands have toured extensively since as "Latin Legends." Malo also gives back to the community by doing many benefits for schools and other good causes over the years. www.malomusic.com

Voices of Latin Rock Experience
Led by legendary percussionist Karl Perazzo with members of Santana, Fred Sanchez of El Chicano, Lydia Pense, Lenny Williams & Lester Chambers
Every musician has an idol, a performer or group that embodies what they wish to become. From his childhood in San Francisco, Karl Perazzo wanted to play with Santana. "I used to play with the band when I was younger," he jokes, "but then the needle broke." However, young Perazzo did have considerable talent, and had played with Cal Tjader, Malo, Ray Obiedo, Prince and Andy Narell by the time he was 12. His life-long dream was realized in 1991 when he joined Santana to play timbales. Perazzo has also performed and recorded with Mariah Carey, Dizzy Gillespie, Phish, The United Nations Orchestra and John Lee Hooker. www.myspace.com/karlperazzo

Mento Buru
Mento Buru is a wild 8-piece band that combines Jamaican SKA, rock, funk, salsa, hip-hop, jazz, and punky reggae creating a maddening musical experience. Mento has been gigging non-stop since '91 and shows no sign of stopping. This band lives to play live and always gives the audience everything it has boiling in it's stew of rhythm! www.myspace.com/mentoburu

The Alex Speaks Foundation's goal is to help support children struggling with an autism disorder by contributing to autistic programs at local schools. The Alex Speaks Foundation was formed to partner with the Voices of Latin Rock event to raise funds for those programs. We are pleased to announce that this year's recipients will include The MIND Institute and the San Carlos Special Ed Program.

Tickets and Info
Door open 7pm - Show at 8pm
$20/$35 VIP - includes artist Meet & Greet
More Info at: http://www.rbpevent.com/volr
Tickets at: http://ev12.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3aVTIX%3aVBFT10:VBFT0123%3a&linkID=twvali

Location:
Bakersfield Fox Theater
2001 H Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301-3919
(661) 324-1369
www.foxtheateronline.com

Official Website: http://www.rbpevent.com/volr