“The name Daniel Solis might sound familiar. That’s because The Daniel Solis Band has played at numerous events around the county, from the Valencia County Fair and Our Lady of Belen Fiestas to Pete’s Cafe and the Luna Mansion. Front man Daniel Solis has been surrounded by music his entire life. He said his original country music ties in to the New Mexican influence that he grew up with. He grew up in Guadalupita, a small town in northern New Mexico. Surrounded by traditional New Mexican, Spanish music since he was a child, it influenced Solis’ affinity for it. “As I got into my adolescent years, country music grew on me,” Solis said. “It was the thing to listen to. It was my mom’s favorite genre, so ’90’s country music is ultimately who I am.” Solis tried to venture into the new country music but feels the ’90’s country is what he gravitates towards. He started playing guitar as soon as he was old enough to hold one. He also taught himself how to play the ba”

“Daniel Solis likes to keep variety in his life when it comes to music. In fact, the singer doesn’t stay in the country lane. He throws in New Mexico music, classic country to pop music. “It all depends on the venue,” he says during a recent interview. “We’ve been having fun performing at all the venues around town.” Solis is a native New Mexican. He grew up in Guadalupita in northern New Mexico. The small town has become a musical muse. “As I’ve gotten older, I do mention a lot about my home and what it’s like to be from there,” he says. “Living that country life, it’s coming out in my lyrics. When I was younger, I didn’t want to refer to that. Then I started making memories there. It’s the pine mountains. The cold winters. The cool summers and campfires. Fishing in the stream. Those are all great things in my life and inspire me in music.” Solis and his band have been together for two years. Currently the band is performing five originals in its set. ”