Guitarist Joe Cruz leads an electrifying 7-piece band playing Carlos Santana’s best-known hits. Here, he does this amidst guitar shredding and storytelling about Santana’s life and legacy.
The authentically passionate Joe Cruz and his pyrotechnic playing are a wonder to watch. Moreover, he displays his love of his own Mexican heritage and lifelong Latin-infused musical style. The dynamic Sounds of Santana band is made up of lead electric guitar, electric bass, drums, and organ. Also, two Latin percussionists and Spanish/English vocal performances.
Groove along with classics including “Black Magic Woman,” “Evil Ways,” and “Oye Como Va.” Additionally, radio hits including Santana’s collaborations with Michelle Branch “The Game Of Love” and the Rob Thomas summer smash, “Smooth.”
Joe Cruz is regarded as one of the most versatile and energetic multi-stringed instrumentalists on the Twin Cities music scene. Throughout his thirty-year career, this passionate musician has been involved with numerous groups and recording projects. Here, he has developed a vast array of styles. On any given night he can be found playing anything from solo acoustic guitar to screaming electric or swinging with a jazz combo. Also, picking mandolin in a bluegrass band or exploring Latin music on Cuban trés and Puerto Rican cuatro. He currently performs solo, as well as with his trio, Scenic Roots. He also plays regularly with fiddler Brian Wicklund & The Barley Jacks and with blues piano man Scottie “Bones” Miller.
Recommended for fans of Santana, Eric Clapton, The Eagles and Jimi Hendrix.
