Achilles moved to the United States from Portoviejo Rock City - Ecuador, in South America, in November 2007.
Already being an avid vocalist and guitar player, and having indulged in Latin, Bolero, Salsa and music native to his country, he desired to continue to pursue his love for music in general. Since 2010 he has been singing with successful local bands that led him to open slots and share the stage with national acts such as Colombia’s salsa music pioneer “Fruko y sus Tesos”, Eric Martin (Mr. Big), Adler’s Appetite, Bang Tango, L.A. Guns, Faster Pussycat, Hollywood Roses, The Atomic Punks, Hairball, Jeff Scott Soto, Mike Tramp (White Lion), Kip Winger and so on. His acoustic performance is very unique and diverse since Achilles sings fluently in 4 different languages and play several instruments; he has a wide repertoire of great songs along with his original material. His versatility in styles of music, impressive vocal range and charisma is what makes him different from any other performer around the area.
-Achilles’ Bands
At the end of 2011, Achilles started his own 12 piece salsa band, Manabí (mahn-ah-BEE) which was formed from a small idea. Manabí is proud to be the first and only local salsa band in Northern Colorado.
For more info visit: http://www.facebook.com/manabisalsa
In the same year Achilles also created Blood Pollution, a Hard Rock and Metal Tribute band that rocked northern Colorado. Blood Pollution was known for blasting sets with popular songs from the high-energy, hard-rocking 80′s metal groups, like Steel Dragon (Rock Star), Skid Row, Led Zeppelin, Motley Crue, Whitesnake, Judas Priest, Scorpions, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, Steelheart and Journey.
For more info visit: http://www.facebook.com/bloodpollutionrocks
-In February 2017 after returning from South America, Achilles joined Denver's own Iron Maiden tribute.
Visit: www.facebook.com/maidendenverrocks
-In June 2017 Achilles debuted a brand new group of talented musicians calling the band "Los Hijos de Tuta". This Fort Collins band performs original material and Rock Latino hits
Visit: www.facebook.com/rocklatinofortcollins