Born and raised in the Bay Area, Tomas was exposed to a wide variety of different styles in music at a very early age. ''I didn't choose music...music chose me". Starting as a young child, Tomas has played some kind of drum or related instrument. With no formal musical training and having come from a musical family, Tomas taught himself percussion and was influenced by Carlos Santana, Tito Puente, Poncho Sanchez, Armando Perazza, Hector Lavoe, Chicago, Tower Of Power, Malo and El Chicano. Tomas has played timbales and percussion with various bands, acts and musical ventures. Tomas is extremely grateful to have the opportunity to perform with Patrón Latin Rhythms and also be able to inspire others!

TOMAS MONTANO

Miguel Martinez is a conga percussion player who was born and raised in East Oakland, CA. His music journey started at a young age watching his 4 older brothers jamming with the Escovedos and the Flores brothers in the backyard. Miguel listened to many music genres but he gravitated to Salsa and Latin Rock the most. His major music influences were local Bay Area legends Santana, Malo, Azteca and, of course, the Escovedo family. Miguel has played with Mio Flores and the Habana All Stars, Malo and the Franco Brothers. He currently plays with Los Cochinos and Patron Latin Rhythms as well as his own band, Latin Groove.

MIGUEL MARTINEZ

I was born and raised in San Francisco during the height of the SF music explosion which included Santana, the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane (later renamed Jefferson Starship), Tower of Power, Cold Blood, Sly and the Family Stone, Malo, Dakila, Graham Central Station, Journey, and so many more. All of these bands were a huge influence in musical growth and development. I began playing drums at age 12. At around age 20, I started to play in Top 40 bands like Common Pleasure and Klick. After several years playing in Top 40 bands and gigs in Las Vegas (where I met my wife!), I started to play for our church. It took some time, but I eventually started playing for bands again. Now I drum for Patrón Latin Rhythms, Groove Ride, Los Mendoza y Friends, Phillip Retamoza & the Mission, and Soucano. I also sub for Funky Latin Orchestra, the Penetrators, Funky Tim & the Merlots, and Lumbre.

NICOLAS MENDOZA

Growing up in SF's Mission District in the 1960's, Mom was always singing. Dad played his guitar and spun his vinyl records of Latin Jazz, Mariachi & Romantica's on Saturday mornings. At the age of 14, I developed an interest in playing the bass guitar. Thanks to our family friends, I was loaned a bass guitar and there the journey began. I entered many Battle of The Bands contests of the time, starting with "Ravas" and "ZORRO" with former MALO singer/frontman, Arcelio Garcia. "The Innovations", "Full Swing", while living in Honolulu from 1978-1989, a variety of local Hawaiian bands, "RAMOCUE", "BUENO" with former MALO alumni's, Tony Menjivar, Gabe Manzo & Aki Starr, "CROSSFIRE" with original MALO member, Leo Rosales, "SACRED FIRE BAND" & now... so appreciative to be welcomed into the late Delbert Ojeda's "Patrón Latin Rhythms" family since 2018.

KIKO LOPEZ

A versatile Bay Area brewed guitarist/vocalist, Rich was gifted his skills on guitar by his father at the young age of 4. Throughout his life he has shared the stage with many well known performers. His smooth deliverance of tight rhythms, tasty licks, and vocal abilities have contributed to the sound and quality of Patrón Latin Rhythms for years.

RICHARD CRAVALHO

Growing up in the Bay Area exposed this keyboard player to a wide variety of music. A self taught keyboard player, Mark grew up listening to R&B, rock, latin and jazz. Mark has been with Patrón Latin Rhythms from its very beginnings, truly enjoying the camaraderie and feelings of family roots that Patron brings to every show.

MARK OKIMOTO

The better my voice got, the better musicians I was able to play with playing countless shows until I joined my first all original band, Krystal Jem, and performed at top night clubs all over the bay area. In 1983, I left the Bay Area for Hollywood where I trained with world renowned vocal coaches Ron Anderson and Elizabeth Sabine. In 1985, my band recorded a demo deal and played at world famous nightclubs like The Rocky, The Whiskey A Go Go, Gazzaris and The Troubadour. In 1996, I released a bilingual CD with a band called Power The Making of Machine! In 2000, I relocated back to the Bay Area and by chance a close friend knew of a latin band searching for a bilingual singer. In 2001, I joined the 16-piece band Mystique playing festivals and clubs all over Northern California. It was here I felt the magic meeting top latin rock musicians from the Bay Area.

ALFREDO LAZO

Born in San Francisco, CA, Bill is of Puerto Rican and Nicaraguan decent, and comes from a very diverse musical family. His early inspirations came from his grandfathers William Ortega and Carmelito Velez. Bill started playing trumpet at the age of 8 and eventually began a long tenure playing salsa and also leading his own band (Orquesta Borinquen) with his father Bill Ortega, Sr. After many years of playing salsa he started playing with Latin Rock groups such as Richard Bean’s Malo and now a current member of Patrón Latin Rhythms. He has gotten the opportunity to back up legendary salsa artists such as: Luis Enrique, Ismael Miranda, Puerto Rican Power, Jerry Rivera, Tito Nieves, Jose Alberto El Canario, Maelo Ruiz, Tito Rojas, Lalo Rodriguez, Charlie Aponte, Herman Olivera, Jimmy Bosch and many more.

BILL ORTEGA, JR.

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MANNY ANGEL

A native San Franciscan, son of the late big band leader Douglas Regino, Nestor started as his father’s protégé performing at the age of 10 with his Dad, playing “Autumn Leaves”. After college, Nestor toured in Hawaii with the “Kickback” RnB Band. He has also been a member of “Core Society”, and “Retromeca”, both Pop and RnB Bands. More currently, he is involved in Latin and Jazz groups, “Chili Con Soul”, and
“Jazz Bridge Group” and of course “Patron”. Nestor’s passion for music is inspired by his expanding genre of music and the talented musicians he is associated with.

NESTOR REGINO