GVT ON STAGE

JORDI MENA

Barcelona guitarist with a wide and impressive musical background of recordings and collaborations, both in the studio and live. As a professional musician, he has played in bands such as Escalones, Sau, Pep Sala y la Banda del Bar, Big Mama & the Mouserockers, Rod Reay and the Holeyfuckers, Nel.lo y la Banda del Zoco, Ia & Batiste, Sifonk, Daniel Higiénico Band, Jiters, Bo-Bo, and several others. You can hear his guitar on over 80 albums. As a producer or co-producer, he has worked with Pau Riba, Daniel Higiénico, Armando y el Expreso de Bohemia, Kennel, Maldito Duende, and other artists. On stage and/or in recordings, he has played with musicians such as Robbie Robertson, Compay Segundo, Joaquín Sabina, Celia Cruz, Phil Manzanera, Luz Casal, Michael Hill, Sue Foley, Javier Vargas, Pino Palladino, Lorenzo Jovanotti, Isaac Delgado, Carlos Varela, Jorge Drexler, Víctor Uris, Ketama, Els Pets, Big Mama, Max Sunyer, Pau Riba, Kiko Veneno, Niña Pastori, Mojinos Escozíos, La Troba Kung-Fú, Poet in Process, Enrique Morente, Myriam Swanson... or Jarabe de Palo, currently working with Bunbury.

DEMIAN DOMÍNGUEZ

"Renowned guitarist and singer, born in Argentina and based in Spain since 2002. He is a composer and producer of the six albums of his band, DEMIAN BAND. He has received significant awards and is continuously on tour, expanding his large audience. His new CD, Souvenirs From Hell, is being presented in 11 European countries and is headlining various festivals. He has shared the stage with great artists such as Jimmie Vaughan, Roy Rogers, Los Lobos, Eric Sardinas, Paul Shortino, Javier Vargas, Raimundo Amador, Pappo, Alejandro Lerner, Ricardo Mollo, among others. On the CD Devil By My Side, he features the legendary Chicago bluesman Bernard Allison, an album that reached the top positions on the American Blues Chart, garnering significant impact."

Marti Riera

Xarimo Areste

Jesús Rovira

JORDI MENA

"Barcelona-based guitarist with an extensive musical background in recordings and live collaborations. He has played in bands like Escalones, Sau, Big Mama & the Mouserockers, and Daniel Higiénico Band, and has contributed to over 80 albums. As a producer, he's worked with artists like Pau Riba, Daniel Higiénico, and Maldito Duende.

He’s shared the stage with musicians such as Robbie Robertson, Joaquín Sabina, Celia Cruz, Phil Manzanera, Kiko Veneno, and is currently working with Bunbury."

"What a great reference Isaiah Mitchell is for us! Isaiah is the current guitarist of the iconic and incredible band Black Crowes, as well as the great band Earthless from San Diego, California. My ears have bled listening to them!!! Here with our Retro Klon, the same one that Isaiah owns. Thank you very much, my friend! We are in the tone!!!"

ALFONSO ALCALA

"He has been working for many years with musicians and bands from Barcelona, Madrid, and Málaga. He has played and recorded with Loquillo, Zahara, Leiva, Kenny Wesley, Ariel Rot, Fernando Alfaro, Dani Nel-lo, Enrique Morente, Alberto Alcalá, Roko, Aure Ortega, Jose “El Niño” Bruno, Jaime Stinus, Josu Garcia, Jacobo Serra, Jean Paul, Patricia Lázaro, Nono Garcia, Arizona Baby, among others...

He currently plays bass and double bass in Loquillo's band. He balances touring with recording as a freelance session musician and other personal projects (Electric Room Trio)."

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XARIMO ARESTE

"A seasoned guitarist, Xarimo started with his first punk band, Ratera, followed by Dog Hair, Mala Sangre, and a few others. Shortly after arriving in Barcelona, he joined the postmodern rumba project Pantanito, which he balanced with the garage band Monoxide Pills. All this energy was channeled into his first major personal project, Very Pomelo, a band with which he released three rock'n'roll albums. Meanwhile, Xarimo has collaborated with artists such as Sanjosex, Maika Makovski, Paul Fuster, Antonio Arias, and the revamped Sopa de Cabra. He is currently focused on his most personal project."

PAU ROMERO

"Producer, guitarist, composer, and mastering engineer based in Barcelona. Years of experience back him up, composing for media, arranging, and producing hundreds of albums for bands.

Owner of the recording, mixing, and mastering studio BeatGarden Studio.

www.pauromero.com"

DANI BARALDES

"Guitarist Dani Baraldés has worked with bands such as El Fantástico Hombre Bala, Macaco, Koko Jean & the Tonics, and almost all the projects led by Dani Nel·lo (Los Mambo Jambo, Saxorama, Vértigo, etc.). He is also a member of the band Rulo y su Contrabanda. Baraldés, who wanted to be a musician from a very young age, has been leading his instrumental band, XxX, for the past two years. In this project, he explores vintage sounds of blues-rock, funk, and swing alongside three performers who, like him, are representative of the best of the rock and blues scene in Barcelona. Energy, groove, and uncompromising rock’n’roll."

MARTI RIERA

CANDY CARAMELO

Candy Caramelo, formerly Cándido, has played with artists like Andrés Calamaro, Miguel Ríos, and Fito & Fitipaldis. His solo debut, Por amar no hay que pagar, blends rock and roll with a 50s vibe and joyful lyrics. Self-taught, he began playing guitar at 10 and produced his own album, enjoying the creative freedom despite the challenges.

DAVID PATRIZZIO

"Guitarist and producer, born in Mataró on October 5, 1972, he began his musical studies at the age of 12 at 'l’Escola de Música Moderna i Jazz del Maresme' and later at 'L’Aula de Musics de Barcelona.'

He grew up in a family of musicians and as a child, he often attended his brothers' rehearsals, where his passion for music began.

In 2012, he released his first solo album titled David Patricio, with rock guitar as the main theme, but incorporating elements of jazz, blues, and country. He was influenced by the music of Richie Kotzen and Michael Lee Firkins.

He is currently the director of the Estudi / Rock School Mataró and LK Estudio."