Rico Monaco & Sol Sons

“RMSS has never failed to impress us....(the band is) led by virtuoso Santana-esque guitarist Rico Monaco who has been a long time local and national favorite of ours. Whether live or on record, Rico Monaco is always welcome to our ears.” ~Paul Hennig, Connections Magazine

“….you don’t want to sit still while this band is cranking up their hot Latin groove with great pop sensibilities, all played with superb musicianship.…..Ciao Bella Signorina is a gorgeous love song with Latin percussion......Not all musicians could play live without overdubs and still sound like this. Amazing.” ~Jamie Anderson Indie-Music.com

“The music is sexy stuff with a seasoned rock guitar sound that floats around like it owns the sound.…You could easily see that this band could cross a lot of barriers in the music genres. The music is sexy party music and I would recommend this to anyone wanting to toss one hell of a nasty bash!” ~Dark, Bill Messick, NewsArtist Radio.net

“…after hearing the opening track Ciao Bella Signorina on Luna Salerno by RMSS my first impression was an Italian Carlos Santana. It is one of those songs that sticks in your head haunting you until you play it again....Luna Salerno is an album where you cannot sit still while playing it. RMSS have fans in Europe, North and South America…Rico and his band have flown under the radar long enough- it’s time to shine in the limelight!” ~Sherrill Fulghum, Antimusic.com

“There is something undeniably enjoyable about this music right from the first strains of Ciao Bella Signorina. Perhaps it is the rock edge Rico infuses into his Latin structures that catches the ear more….creating a well crafted balance that enhances the music.”
~Mark Waterbury, Serge.org/musicmorsels

“Rico Van Hagar; ...an added Latin jam to the end of the song impressed (Sammy)Hagar so much, he invited Monaco to jam with him and Michael Anthony (bassist for Van Halen) a few days later, blowing the roof off the Cantina.” ~ David Himes, Connections Magazine

“RMSS have not only made a name for themselves in Central Florida, but throughout the world.” ~New Gazette, Kissimmee, Florida

“..featuring the phenomenal fretwork of bandleader Rico Monaco, easily one of the best guitarists in the area, the collective basks in the glory of outstanding musicianship.” ~Orlando Music Awards

“The band’s new CD is an absolute winner. Tell Me is a stand out track, a hooky acoustic pop masterpiece that drives harder than Tiger Woods.” ~Mark Padgett, Orlando Weekly
“This band is nothing short of stunning. From start to finish, the tracks display the stellar guitar work of Monaco.” ~Conections Magazine
"You may know their music already. If not, get to know it because he’s the guy just described ... an amazing and talented guitarist who plays great shows consistently, puts all of his energy into delivering." ~Jazz In Orlando

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“Rico Monaco & his band are serious musicians who won a National Battle Of The Bands in 2002 sponsored by Cabo Wabo & Hard Rock Café. I personally chose them & have had the pleasure of jamming with Rico on many occasions at the Cabo Wabo Cantina.
From Van Halen to Santana Rico Rocks! ~ Sammy Hagar

“Rico Monaco and Sol sons, what can I say. Hands down the best band I have worked with in years. A sound very unique and can truly play the great music from Santana to Tito Puente. I get great pleasure every time we hit the stage together and jam. Es un Descarga Tremenda! ~Tito Puente Jr.

“Carlos Santana has nothing on Rico Monaco. We are very fortunate to have such a talented musician and band in the Orlando area. I close my eyes when he plays and it is awesome. Go see him perform live and you will be amazed!”~Patricia James (DJ) on the air WLOQ 103.1

- RMSS website