Los Cochinos

Los Cochinos - The Ultimate Latin Rock and Soul Experience!

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 music in the style of Santana. The band’s sound has been described as similar to that of Santana, El Chicano, War and Tower of Power. Alfonso’s melodic leads are unique and combine with the Latin percussion as well as the sax to create a unique, original Latin rock and soul sound; familiar, yet distinct. The band also includes some tasty covers that will keep you on the dance floor!

Media Reviews:

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

Jeff Trager -Promoter, Frazier Trager Presents!, who also worked for Bill Graham Presents and with Tina Turner

"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
Los Cochinos have performed with El Chicano 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 the talented Donald Osborne on keyboards. Raj Gopal is our rhythm guitarist. Our solid Latin percussion section is led by Karl Perrazo (Santana) protege Tomas Montano. Our front man on vocals is the spectacular Daryl “Debo” Bishop. On sax is the fabulous Ric Alexander from Tony! Toni! Toné! On bass is Vallejo native Fauss Gamulo. Lorenzo "Lonnie" Macon is sensational on drums and vocals.
The band released the album “Los Cochinos” in 2017. The ballad “Feel the Same” from that album has been a hit song for the band and receives radio airtime in both Northern and Southern California markets. The band is currently working to complete new, original songs for our next album titled "Patricia", in honor of Alfonso’s mother Patricia. The CD should be ready for release in late 2023.
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, IHeart Radio and most major music distribution services. Discover the music, the magic, and the passion of one of the best Latin rock and Soul bands in the SF Bay Area…Los Cochinos!