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Ana Sidel- Live @ House of Blues, Tuesday 3/9/04,
I'm sure that most of the audience was unprepared for the sight of ANA Sidel "the wild jungle woman," as she and her multi-cultural band took control of the House of Blues.
The single girls all wanted to be her; all the single guys just wanted her. The guys with dates were in agony, and their girlfriends jealous. All concerned reacted as if seeing an apparition at Fatima.
Meanwhile, ANA was singing to their unconscious minds with her seemingly quiet, sultry style, as she held them in a hypnotic state and toyed with them.
The set contained all the songs from her new CD "A SOLAS." Although her band played flawlessly, it was apparent to this seasoned reporter, that ANA is not only in a class of her own, but that everyone, including her band-members, clearly realized that this is a star shining so brightly for everyone present. Still, she got down on her hands and knees to get closer to her fans.
ANA Sidel's stage presence is that of a seasoned pro. This was her party and everyone was invited; and for those who showed up, she was being the consummate host, trying to make sure everyone was having as much fun as she was, and it was she, that was giving out gifts.
At some future date, many members of the audience will remember that they "saw ANA before she blew up so huge." The lucky ones left with CD's, souvenirs, and autographs from this remarkable lady: "The New DIVA of Rock Espanol."
Wait till ANA starts singing in English; at which time she is destined to be come "The Aboriginal Diva of Rock." Good thing Cher is retiring.
Look out world, ready or not: here comes ANA Sidel!
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Los Angeles en el País del Nunca Jamás
He visto tres mexicanas en tres dimensiones de Los Angeles que se cruzan para terminar el año en un jeroglífico del espectáculo que no tiene solución, y me agradó verlas a las tres, cada cual volando en su propia dirección.
Ana Sidel (Foto: Rafael Esparza)
Ellas son Ana, Cita y Ely. Tres letras, tres ángeles con alas muy distintas, tres magias diferentes en noviembre que ahora les cuento para despedir el año. Las dos primeras viven en las calles de la ciudad, la tercera (me recuerda nuestro fotógrafo Rafael) vive en el aeropuerto porque no ha parado de volar entre Londres, Chile, La Habana, Los Angeles y México.
La segunda sigue volando por el mundo subterráneo que domina como buen vampiro gitano del clan Román y la primera (en orden alfabético) es esta flaca maravillosa que "Chinga como loca", irreverente y Elástica como La Banda.
Vi a Ana Sidel cuando aterrizó en Los Angeles y encontró la mano musical de Giovanni Arriola que puso su voz al frente de L.A. Mixers para iniciarla en el rock local; aquella Cenicienta que servía las mesas del Avalon Theater y ahora lo estremece en escena con la acrobacia de una gacela urbana, que lo mismo se derrite sobre un piano que vuela entre coreografías de proscenio.
Ahora Ana (sin L.A. Mixers) se lanza como solista y derriba con el guitarrista Pascual los cánones latinoides de las producciones locales... "A Solas"... se llama, no en balde, su reciente producción con el bajo de Rojas y el calibre metalero de Tichi en el Key Club o el House of Blues.
Ana viene desde Armando Molina y su Máquina del Sonido y viaja más allá de si misma, con una promoción inteligente y local, para convertirse en mariposa bilingüe de las buenas noches que todos quisimos volar en el país del Nunca Jamás. Creo que esta mujer que canta, ya está encontrando su propio Peter Pan.
- Jorge Luis rodriguez
Ana Sidel, ex integrante
de los L.A. Mixers, entrega
su autodefinido LAtino-
power-rock con una buena
dosis de sexismo en canciones como "Chinga Like A Loca", incluido en inglés como "Wild Jungle Woman" y "Déjate Caer" ambas con apasionados solos de guitarra interpretados por Robert Lankau y alternativos como "Fortuna" y "Sin Control", matizado con ligeros toques de electrónica. La balada rockera
"A Solas" es ademas incluida
en una versión remezclada
por Guillermo Pascual.
"A Solas..." es un disco
con actitud, extrovertido
de principio a fin.
SM. - Satelite Musial
La Banda Elastica Awards bring out best in Latin Alternative music
As part of the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC), the magazine La Banda Elastica (LBE) hosted its 11th annual awards show honoring artist contributions to the Latin Alternative genre. The ceremony took place Thursday, Aug. 14 at the Mayan Theater in Los Angeles and featured artists including "the Mick Jagger of the Latino World," Alex Lora from El Tri; Amaral from Spain; Las Ultrasonicas from Mexico; Akwid from Los Angeles; Lucybell from Chile; and Los Pinguos from Argentina.
La Banda Elastica (LBE)magazine has become the most influential publication in the Spanish rock music scene. With over 607,500 readers, it is regarded as the leading publication in the world of Rock en Espanol. Gibson was the title sponsor for the awards show.
For more information on the LAMC, go to: http://www.latinalternative.com. For more information about the magazine (in Spanish), go to: http://www.labandaelastica.com/magazine/home/home.cfm
Ana Sidel
Latin pop/rock singer Ana Sidel got involved in the Mexican scene when she joined a band called La Maquina del Sonido, who later won a local contest called Band Explosion, being voted Best Alternative Act. After moving from her native Mexico City to the U.S., Sidel joined Los Angeles-based L.A. Mix. She debuted as a solo artist with the release of an album called A Solas, featuring the local hits "Esperando" and "Aqui Estoy."
Known as the Mick Jagger of Latino World, Alex Lora is celebrating his 35th year in the industry this November with a U.S. tour
- Gibson
Discography
"A Solas..." By Ana Sidel is an Independent Artist, The Album was released on early 2005.
National US and Canada Distribution by Navarre ( Tower Records, Virgin Megastores, Fry's electronics, Ritmo Latino, etc.)
A SOLAS…
1-Buscándote (Arriola, O. del Pinal, Freeman)
2-Esperando ( Arriola)
3- Chinga Like a Loca (Arriola, del Pinal)
4- Junto a mi (G. Pascual, Ana Sidel)
5- A Solas (O. del Pinal, Ana Sidel)
6- Sin Control (G. Pascual, Ana Sidel)
7-Paso Continuo ( Segoviano, Romo)
8-Déjate Caer ( Andrew Light, Ana Sidel )
9- Fortuna (G.Pascual)
10- Embrujada ( Brent Wroten, Ana Sidel)
EXTRA TRCKS
11- A Solas
12- Wild Jungle Woman (Arriola, Ana Sidel)
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Bio
Ana Sidel
Born in the "Jungle" of Mexico City-, is owner of one of the strongest and sexiest voices in the Spanish Rock industry.
In her natal Mexico, Ana was lead singer and band member of the legendary band, “La Maquina del Sonido”, she has also sang with the bands, “Perre La Chaise”, and “Los Corridos”. Sidel has won the contest “Band Explosion Mexico” as “Best Alternative Act”, and has shared the stage with bands of the caliber of “El Tri”, “Ely Guerra”, “Aleks Syntek”, “La Lupita”, “Victimas del Doctor Cerebro”, “Heroes del Silencio”, “Rostros Ocultos”, “Kenny y los Electricos” only to mention a few.
After gaining much experience in the Latin Rock Music Scene in Mexico, ANA then decided the time was right for her to move to Los Angeles- to break into the American Music scene with the Band "LA MIXERS" originally formed by composer and guitar player Giovanni Arriola. With LA MIXERS Ana created an expression and definition of her music style that she calls LAtino-Power-Rock.
Ana Sidel has performed in all main venues and clubs in L.A. such as the legendary House of Blues on Sunset and Anaheim, The Key Club, The Avalon, The Roxy, Whisky A GoGo, and The Knitting Factory among others.
Now, with the support of her former band members and following her own path and direction ANA now ventures forward as a "Solo Artist” and Ana Sidel’s Project reach its maximum peak when world-wide recognized musicians participate in this project title” A Solas…”
“A Solas…” produced by Ana and Guillermo Pascual who was in charge of the music production, guitars and mixing. Some of Guillermo’s work as a producer includes: Mike Tramp (White Lion), Angeles del Infierno, Vilma Palma, & Ziroq.
Carmine Rojas recorded the bass, Carmine who has performed with some of the biggest names in the music industry including work with artists whose music reflected his own musical influences - Latin (Celia Cruz, Miguel Bosé, Santana), R&B (Stevie Wonder, Brandy, and Bobby Womack), British Rock (David Bowie, Rod Stewart, Mick Jagger), as well as Tina Turner, Nona Hendryx, Billy Joel, Jewel, Carly Simon, David
Broza and many, many others.
Brian Tichi recorded the drums; some of his work either toured or recorded include: Ozzy Osbourne, Zakk Wylde, Billy Idol, Foreigner, Slash's Snakepit, Aerosmith (Guns & Roses), RUSH, Stevie Salas, Nickelbag, Carmine Rojas, Bernard Fowler (Rolling Stones), Vinnie Moore, Sass Jordan, Gilby Clarke, Ted Nugent, Lynyrd Skynyrd and others.
“A Solas..” included 10 songs and two extra tracks: The Re-mix version of A Solas and the English version of Chinga Like a Loca title: “Wild Jungle Woman”.
"A Solas..." has variations of Rock, Pop, & Ballads--offering an alternative-mix-music- selection to the LA-Latin music scene from a voice that always stand out.
Executive Producer: Ana Sidel
Music Producer: Guillermo Pascual
Recorded and Mixed at: Noart Studios 69 in Glendale, CA
Mastered by: Erick Labson and Nicholas Dofflemyer
At Universal Mastering Studios-West
5161 Lankershim Blvd. Suite 201 North Hollywood, CA 91601
Art Direction and Design: John Boyer
Photography: Evan Richman (insert)
Jeff Garner (back cover)
Rebecca Cabage (various)
Make-up: Carla Trenholm and Jessica Barbery
Hair and braids: Lori Lilja
Booking: Adan Valdez
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