Mainstream of San Antonio

Mainstream is a San Antonio, Texas based Latin Rhythm & Blues Band that can cover a gamut of Vintage Musical Styles and will be the life of any occasion! Mainstream focuses on Latin R&B and Rock-n-Roll, playing music from a wide musical spectrum. From The Flamingos and Bob Marley to Santana and War, Mainstream’s Latin jazz rock style revives classic standards and other all-time favorites. With Mainstream’s driving rhythms and tight musical styles, you won’t be able to stand still. Mainstream also features its vocal harmonies with all members contributing to exquisite vocal arrangements. Mainstream consists of five members with a wealth of musical and performance experience. Three  members were members of the successful Variety/ Tejano group, Changes, for almost ten years. On Lead Guitar and Vocals is Albert Sandoval. Albert, former member of Changes, has recently been a part of The Paul Elizondo Orchestra, and the San Antonio Jazz Orchestra and many other musical groups throughout his long musical career such as Oasis, Mirage, the Flat Earth and The Soul Breed. Mando Luna is on Bass Guitar and Vocals. Mando has been a lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for several local bands for many years, including Stone Image, Changes, Nite Life, Oasis, Sereno and Midnight Blue. Playing Keyboards and also on Vocals, a former Changes member, is David Martinez.  Andrew Luna, is driving the band on Drums and Vocals. On Latin Percussion is Jerry Pena, original member of the ~”4theReals”~ Rhythm Section. Mainstream can be the hit of your next party or event! For booking information, email ASANDOVAL5@satx.rr.com. {Demo CD and playlist are available upon request. Mainstream travels with its own sound and light capability.}   

Influences:

From Albert - Lead Guitar -- Being a musician for 50 years now, I have listened to so much music that it makes it difficult to narrow down influences, but I'll try to list a few. I grew up listening to Joe Pass, Barney Kessel, Wes Montgomery, Les Paul, and Chet Atkins. Later I was influenced by Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, Santo & Johnny, Dwayne Eddie, the Ventures, and Dick Dale. My teenage years were influenced by the Beatles (and others of the British Invasion), Eric Clapton, Mark Farner (Grand Funk), Terry Kath (Chicago), Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, George Benson, Al Dimiola, and BB King. There are many R&B and Motown influences as well. Having been a music major in college, I have a wide range of musical influences, an eclectic collection of styles and musicians, from Bach and Beethoven to War and Zappa. My strongest personal, stylistic, and inspirational influence has been CARLOS SANTANA. Many musical friends and professional musicians have helped shape my interests as well as many years of listening to and hunting for music with Jerry Pena as we were growing up from the late 60’s until "now-a-days". We have something we call “The List” and on it are all of our strongest musical preferences. “The List” is always growing! Too many to mention all of them! From Jerry - percussion -- -My influences have been Michael Carabello,Ray Barretto, Coke Escobedo, Papa Dee Allen,Tito Puente, Chepito Areas, Candido Camero, Santana, Mandrill, El Chicano, War, Tierra, Malo,& of course Albert Sandoval,Duke Anthony, Janie Garza, & Erasmo Flores Jr.