Bacchanalian Bliss

Artist Information

Biography

With a name like Bacchanalian Bliss, you already know you are dealing with something out of the ordinary. Bacchanalian Bliss is a Ska band from Laredo, Texas that started in the summer of 2007. When people first hear the name, their initial reaction is to make a face of confusion and ask to hear it again. Once people hear the name again and connect it to the band, it is a name that they won’t forget.

Bacchanalian Bliss consists of four males and one female all from Laredo, Texas. In a local music scene that isn’t exactly full of life, Bacchanalian Bliss has been able to make an impact and give the music scene a much needed breath of fresh air. They have been able to make a name for themselves by playing all kinds of local bars, venues, events, and contests. They have played many shows and festivals, performing with such acts as Nine Days, Chase Long Beach, and Grupo Fantasma.

Their live show is one that isn’t easily forgotten. With pounding drums, shredding guitar, grooving bass, blaring horns, and soaring vocals, Bacchanalian Bliss makes quite an impact on the listener. Their stage presence can really light up a stage and compliment their music. Don’t let their comical stage banter fool you, these are serious musicians that want to be taken seriously.

They are a rowdy fun bunch of friends who have a passion for music and are spreading their own version of Ska to anyone that will listen. Bacchanalian Bliss has proven that they are here to stay and nothing will get in their way, so keep an eye out for this group because they are shaking up the music scene.

Instrumentation

Alex Pena - Guitar, Back Up Vocals, Growls
Monika Sanchez - Trombone, Main Vocals
Nolan Arriaga - Drums
Oscar Canales - Trumpet
Jerry Martinez - Bass

Discography

EPs:
"Sounds of the Short Bus EP" released August 2011

Demos:
"Wrong Place at the Right Time" Demo released August 2008
"Super 7" Demo released June 2010

Tracks played on 99.3
"Ceiling Fan"
"Finally a Genius"
"Ask Reeme"

Music Video
"Ask Reeme" released August 2010
"Quit Bitch'N" released January 2011

Links

• Facebook
• YouTube

Audio

• Pelao Wild Wings (The Mexican Song)
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• Splat!!! (Giddy Up!)
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• This or That
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• Just Another Lazy Day
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• Quit Bitch'N
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Video

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Press

• Sound Art Space to get Bliss [+ Show ]
  

  the public is encouraged to celebrate the music of the newest and freshest 11-member live act in Sou...the public is encouraged to celebrate the music of the newest and freshest 11-member live act in South Texas.The great ska sound boasts a brass section that will immerse your senses into the rhythm. Innovation and experimentation are the key elements that make these guys a one of-a-kind in Laredo.

• Big brass of Supaphat, Bacchanalian Bliss blares Saturday [+ Show ]
  

  Young up-and-comers Bacchanalian Bliss will open for Supaphat with their signature big horn-heavy tu...Young up-and-comers Bacchanalian Bliss will open for Supaphat with their signature big horn-heavy tunes in what has been billed as their “professional debut.” Although the band has often played cover songs in the past, they have recently been working on more original work, said Nolan Arriaga, drummer.
  
  It’s known for its big horn sound, which the group applies generously to the mix.
  
  “We’re trying to experiment with a different sound,” Arriaga said. “We all have a passion for music and we enjoy playing for people … this is a good way to kick off summer.”

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Setlist

Originals:

Just Another Lazy Day
Ask Reeme
This or That
Finally A Genius
Quit Bitch'n
Splat!
Running In Time
Skafied: The Dragon
Ceiling Fan
Pelao Wild Wings (The Mexican Song)

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