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MUSIC FOR THE SOUL Formed in 2007, Instone is one of Ventura County’s most exciting and fun LIVE Bands to check out. With many years of experience in the music industry as song writers, production, touring and studio engineering, founders Daniel Velasco and Antonio Guevara come together with great drummers creating one the biggest sounds you have ever heard. Women’s Boutique Save OFF Your a Total PWuitrcThis seupon h h Co G il Valencia, bilingual song stylist and drummer/percussionist, has been honing his craft and talents out of Ventura County over the past twenty years. Gil is a multifaceted musical artist, not only is he a vocalist, but plays other instruments and composes his own material as well performing throughout Ventura, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties with his longtime popular group, Valencia and Friends. Valencia has been compared to such artists as Ray Charles, Lou Rawls, Al Jarreau and others in that distinct style. But he has developed his own style into what he calls “Music for the Soul”. Valenia has also opened for other internationally renowned artists such as Poncho Sanchez, Tania Maria, Gato Barbieri and Ray Charles. In closing Gil would like to thank all his friends and fans for all their support. Valencia and Friends can be contacted at 805-656-8889 10 Limited To d on Han Supplies Purses Shoes 0% 220% Clothing Jewelry Minor Jewelry Repair INSTONE Massive Exposure For Your Business 2 Expo’s Ventura • 2 Expo’s San Diego American Latino Magazine Social Media Masters Playing music from almost all genres in English and Spanish, this dynamic Trio will never fall short of showing you an unforgettable, full of energy great time. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram for upcoming shows. SmartThinking... pass it on. (805) 216-1927 805-648-6364 2690 Loma Vista • Ventura www.gemsandglitterboutique.com “Locket it in with Love!” TM share your story... Christine De La Rosa, ID#14987 805-947-6460 [email protected] www.southhilldesigns.com/cdelarosa AMERICAN LATINO MAGAZINE • BRINGING PEOPLE, BUSINESS AND CULTURE TOGETHER LATINOSONLINE.COM LATINOSONLINE.COM BRINGING PEOPLE, BUSINESS AND CULTURE TOGETHER • AMERICAN LATINO MAGAZINE 11