About
Members: Dave Friedlander-Bass, Joey Santiago-Drums, Santiago Robledo-Percussion, Bob Miner-Saxophones/Latin perc, Ruben Gutierrez-Keyboards, Ben Martinez-Guitars
Sounds Like: Mike Stern, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, John Coltrane, Armando Anthony "Chick" Corea
Label: Independent - Sarejit Productions, bohlmann-bucchino-records BB-RECORDS, Not Just French Music
Manager: Zenitram Music, The Coast Radio
Bio:
Joey Santiago (Drums) Albuquerque
David Friedlander (Bass, composer, instructor and co-musical director) Boston
Bob Miner (Sax, percussion, engineer, composer, co-musical director) Chicago
Santiago Robledo (Percussion, composer, instructor, clinician) Mexico City (DF), Mexico
Ruben Gutierrez (Key...
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Status
BMP-Ben Martinez Project has a show on 05/03/2013 at 08:00 PM @ American Legion Post 9... in Albuquerque, NM http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/197262685 #concertPress
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Shows
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Fri
May 3
Fri May 03 8:00pm
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Post 99 is located at 540 Louisiana N.E. - Albuquerque, NM 87108 Phone 255-2012 -- Take I40E to Louisiana exit, take Louisiana south past Lomas to 540 Louisiana Blvd (will be on your left), across from the NM State Fairgrounds, east side. Los Latin Boyzz: think Variety Dance Music, Think, Variety JAZZ-FUSION BASED Dance Music, Think, Tower of Power: You're Still a Young Man, What is Hip; Earth Wind and Fire: September, Shining Star; Billy Ocean: Caribbean Queen; Brecker Brothers: Sneakin’ Up Behind You; Ozomatli, After Party, City of Angels; Temptations: My Girl; The Commodores: Brick House, Easy Like Sunday Morning; Santana: Smooth, Corazon Ezpinado; Average White Band Pick up the Pieces; Boz Skaggs: Lowdown, Harbor Lights; Ricky Martin, Living la Vida loca; Malo: Suavecito; Tierra: What You See is What You Get; Al Green: Let's Stay Together; Jr Walker and the All-Stars: What Does it Take; Midnight Star: Midas Touch; Timex Social club: Rumors; Sublime: Sancteria; Roy Orbison: Pretty Woman, Cryin'; Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, George Strait: The Chair, Cowboy Rides Away, Neon Moon; Zack Brown Band- She's Country; Latin Breed: Yo Lo Comprendo, Usted, Mi Lupita; Little Joe y La Familia: Las Nubes, Un Puno de Tierra; Tortilla Factory; Royal Jesters: Chicanita; Jimmy Edwards; Jay Perez: Ella; Diferenzia: Ella Es, Antoinetta, Juana La Cubana, Linda Chaparrita, Si lo Quieres; Ruben Ramos y La Revolucion, La Mas Bonita, No no no, Vengo a Ver; Emilio Narvaira: Como Lo Hare, Las Hijas de Don Simon; Pete Astudillo: Como Te Extrano; Liberty Band: La Saporita; Intocable, She's a bad mama jama and many, many more------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Apr 20
Sat Apr 20 1:00pm
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LUMBRE REVUE: Ben Martinez w/ Lumbre Revue AT *** 4PM *** IN THE GAZEBO AREA Variety Dance Music, Think, Variety JAZZ-FUSION BASED DanceMUSIC Every April, Albuquerque celebrates its birthday with the Albuquerque Founders Day Fiesta in Old Town. For 2013, the city turns 307! Every year, the celebration grows, and this year is no exception. There will be celebrations in five areas in Old Town, each representing one of New Mexico's historic eras. The event takes place Saturday, April 20 in Old Town. A procession will kick things off, promenading around the plaza. Then there will be entertainment at the Gazebo, and in areas throughout Old Town. Enjoy historic demonstrations, flamenco dancers, gunslingers in the streets, and more. LUMBRE REVUE: Ben Martinez w/ Lumbre Revue AT *** 4PM *** IN THE GAZEBO AREA Variety Dance Music, Think, Variety JAZZ-FUSION BASED Dance Music, Think, Tower of Power: You're Still a Young Man, What is Hip; Earth Wind and Fire: September, Shining Star; Billy Ocean: Caribbean Queen; Brecker Brothers: Sneakin’ Up Behind You; Ozomatli, After Party, City of Angels; Temptations: My Girl; The Commodores: Brick House, Easy Like Sunday Morning; Santana: Smooth, Corazon Ezpinado; Average White Band Pick up the Pieces; Boz Skaggs: Lowdown, Harbor Lights; Ricky Martin, Living la Vida loca; Malo: Suavecito; Tierra: What You See is What You Get; Al Green: Let's Stay Together; Jr Walker and the All-Stars: What Does it Take; Midnight Star: Midas Touch; Timex Social club: Rumors; Sublime: Sancteria; Roy Orbison: Pretty Woman, Cryin'; Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, George Strait: The Chair, Cowboy Rides Away, Neon Moon; Zack Brown Band- She's Country; Latin Breed: Yo Lo Comprendo, Usted, Mi Lupita; Little Joe y La Familia: Las Nubes, Un Puno de Tierra; Tortilla Factory; Royal Jesters: Chicanita; Jimmy Edwards; Jay Perez: Ella; Diferenzia: Ella Es, Antoinetta, Juana La Cubana, Linda Chaparrita, Si lo Quieres; Ruben Ramos y La Revolucion, La Mas Bonita, No no no, Vengo a Ver; Emilio Narvaira: Como Lo Hare, Las Hijas de Don Simon; Pete Astudillo: Como Te Extrano; Liberty Band: La Saporita; Intocable, and many, many more------------------------------------------------------------------------ https://www.facebook.com/events/calendar#!/events/545877475457066/
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Fri
Feb 8
Fri Feb 08 9:00pm
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Music starts at: 9pm to 1am, Variety Dance Music, Think, Variety JAZZ-FUSION BASED Dance Music, Think, Tower of Power: You're Still a Young Man, What is Hip; Earth Wind and Fire: September, Shining Star; Billy Ocean: Caribbean Queen; Brecker Brothers: Sneakin’ Up Behind You; Ozomatli, After Party, City of Angels; Temptations: My Girl; The Commodores: Brick House, Easy Like Sunday Morning; Santana: Smooth, Corazon Ezpinado; Average White Band Pick up the Pieces; Boz Skaggs: Lowdown, Harbor Lights; Ricky Martin, Living la Vida loca; Malo: Suavecito; Tierra: What You See is What You Get; Al Green: Let's Stay Together; Jr Walker and the All-Stars: What Does it Take; Midnight Star: Midas Touch; Timex Social club: Rumors; Sublime: Sancteria; Roy Orbison: Pretty Woman, Cryin'; Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, George Strait: The Chair, Cowboy Rides Away, Neon Moon; Zack Brown Band- She's Country; Latin Breed: Yo Lo Comprendo, Usted, Mi Lupita; Little Joe y La Familia: Las Nubes, Un Puno de Tierra; Tortilla Factory; Royal Jesters: Chicanita; Jimmy Edwards; Jay Perez: Ella; Diferenzia: Ella Es, Antoinetta, Juana La Cubana, Linda Chaparrita, Si lo Quieres; Ruben Ramos y La Revolucion, La Mas Bonita, No no no, Vengo a Ver; Emilio Narvaira: Como Lo Hare, Las Hijas de Don Simon; Pete Astudillo: Como Te Extrano; Liberty Band: La Saporita; Intocable, and many, many more------------------------------------------------------------------------
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2012
Nov 9
Fri Nov 09, 2012 8:00pm
Details
Ben Martinez w/ Lumbre Revue Santa Ana Star Casino, Cheenah Lounge Doors open, at 8pm, Dance Music w/ Lumbre Revue, 9pm to 1am Variety Dance Music, Think, Variety JAZZ-FUSION BASED Dance Music, Think, Tower of Power: You're Still a Young Man, What is Hip; Earth Wind and Fire: September, Shining Star; Billy Ocean: Caribbean Queen; Brecker Brothers: Sneakin’ Up Behind You; Ozomatli, After Party, City of Angels; Temptations: My Girl; The Commodores: Brick House, Easy Like Sunday Morning; Santana: Smooth, Corazon Ezpinado; Average White Band Pick up the Pieces; Boz Skaggs: Lowdown, Harbor Lights; Ricky Martin, Living la Vida loca; Malo: Suavecito; Tierra: What You See is What You Get; Al Green: Let's Stay Together; Jr Walker and the All-Stars: What Does it Take; Midnight Star: Midas Touch; Timex Social club: Rumors; Sublime: Sancteria; Roy Orbison: Pretty Woman, Cryin'; Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, George Strait: The Chair, Cowboy Rides Away, Neon Moon; Zack Brown Band- She's Country; Latin Breed: Yo Lo Comprendo, Usted, Mi Lupita; Little Joe y La Familia: Las Nubes, Un Puno de Tierra; Tortilla Factory; Royal Jesters: Chicanita; Jimmy Edwards; Jay Perez: Ella; Diferenzia: Ella Es, Antoinetta, Juana La Cubana, Linda Chaparrita, Si lo Quieres; Ruben Ramos y La Revolucion, La Mas Bonita, No no no, Vengo a Ver; Emilio Narvaira: Como Lo Hare, Las Hijas de Don Simon; Pete Astudillo: Como Te Extrano; Liberty Band: La Saporita; Intocable, and many, many more------------------------------------------------------------------------
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2012
Nov 2
Fri Nov 02, 2012 8:00pm
Details
Ben Martinez w/ Lumbre Revue The Moose Lodge , 2121 Edith NW, 2 blocks west of I25S, 4 blocks south of Menaul Blvd, Doors open, at 11am, Dance Music w/ Lumbre Revue, 8pm to 12am Variety Dance Music, Think, Variety JAZZ-FUSION BASED Dance Music, Think, Tower of Power: You're Still a Young Man, What is Hip; Earth Wind and Fire: September, Shining Star; Billy Ocean: Caribbean Queen; Brecker Brothers: Sneakin’ Up Behind You; Ozomatli, After Party, City of Angels; Temptations: My Girl; The Commodores: Brick House, Easy Like Sunday Morning; Santana: Smooth, Corazon Ezpinado; Average White Band Pick up the Pieces; Boz Skaggs: Lowdown, Harbor Lights; Ricky Martin, Living la Vida loca; Malo: Suavecito; Tierra: What You See is What You Get; Al Green: Let's Stay Together; Jr Walker and the All-Stars: What Does it Take; Midnight Star: Midas Touch; Timex Social club: Rumors; Sublime: Sancteria; Roy Orbison: Pretty Woman, Cryin'; Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, George Strait: The Chair, Cowboy Rides Away, Neon Moon; Zack Brown Band- She's Country; Latin Breed: Yo Lo Comprendo, Usted, Mi Lupita; Little Joe y La Familia: Las Nubes, Un Puno de Tierra; Tortilla Factory; Royal Jesters: Chicanita; Jimmy Edwards; Jay Perez: Ella; Diferenzia: Ella Es, Antoinetta, Juana La Cubana, Linda Chaparrita, Si lo Quieres; Ruben Ramos y La Revolucion, La Mas Bonita, No no no, Vengo a Ver; Emilio Narvaira: Como Lo Hare, Las Hijas de Don Simon; Pete Astudillo: Como Te Extrano; Liberty Band: La Saporita; Intocable, and many, many more----------------------
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Total Fans
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Comments
Hi BEN and BMP, BEN, Hi I just became a fan of BMP! WOW!! WOW!! WOW!! REALLY AWESOME music!!!Thanks! DANE-JA-RES; CAPETOWN, WC, ZAIRE
Once again< Fantastic>...;)
G R A T E !!!! Guys,,Love this kind of MUSIC.Really good Funk, have a nice music time.Regards/ db Domenico Bellandi Västerås Sweden and my own Town Rome ;))
Listening to SOME SKUNK FUNK tonight! Awesome! Sophi from Houston
Hi BEN and BMP, Hi. Very nice stuff you got here. Melodic, funky, great rhythm shifts. I love your tracks. Take care Oyvind OYVIND TANGERUD (O.T.), and THE SWINGSTU...
Hi BEN and BMP, U guys R great...working on new tunes & getting ready for the Hyde Park SXSW art show... stuff due in a week yikes & got 5 new pieces to finish...YIKES, ...