Ocho de Bastos

Ocho de Bastos is a Washington, D.C. Metro area Latin pop rock band formed in January 2009. The band is considered one of the most prominent representatives of Latin pop rock in the local scene, as evidenced by their recognition from the major Latino media outlets in the Washington DC Metro area[1] and also by the major media outlets in Puerto Rico.[2] Ocho de Bastos has served as opening talent for several well renowned artists in the genre as part of their US tours. Most notably, Los Enanitos Verdes,[3] Cafe Tacuba, Jencarlos Canela, Jarabe de Palo, Los Amigos Invisibles, Los Auténticos Decadentes, and Zoé, among others. The band has participated in multiple large festivals and charitable events where they worked with numerous professional artists and members of the entertainment media.

Ocho de Bastos
Ocho de Bastos performing at The State Theatre, Washington DC Metro area.
Background information
OriginWashington, D.C., United States
GenresLatin pop rock
Years active2009 — Present
Labelsunsigned
WebsiteOcho de Bastos
MembersRaúl Quiroz - Drums
Hipólito González - Bass Guitar
David Huertas - Guitars
Milton Valentín - Lead Vocals

Band members

The band's lineup consists of Milton Valentín from Puerto Rico as lead vocalist, David Huertas from Ecuador on lead guitar, Hipólito González from the Dominican Republic on bass guitar, and Raúl Quiroz from Venezuela on drums.

Name origin

The name Ocho de Bastos ("Eight of Clubs") comes from a Spanish set of playing cards (the Barajas). The name of the band "Ocho de Bastos" was an adaptation to account for band member's Spanish heritage. Ocho de Bastos is also a card from the Spanish Tarot. It is a Minor Arcana that announces change, movement, and new beginnings. But among all mystical meanings, the name “Ocho de Bastos” relates to a popular phrase in Puerto Rico, which locals use when they are completely involved with something: “hasta el Ocho de Bastos”. The band members have expressed they feel the same way about music.[4]

Discography

These were recorded in collaboration with musicians from renowned Latin celebrities like Juan Luis Guerra.

Media articles associated with Ocho de Bastos

The band has been featured in:

1. Élan Magazine article - "Fusion"
2. Univision - Ocho de Bastos interview
3. La Nueva 87.7FM, "Alejandro Negron y Los Vecinos" show interview
4. La Mega 106.9 FM, "El Circo de La Mega" show interview
5. Eventos Vip Pass Magazine - Events magazine
6. Kesta Happening Magazine - Latin Music and Events magazine in the Washington DC Metro area
7. Romantica 900- Programa "Una Buena Mañana"
8. El Nuevo Día - Rock Latino por el 911
9. Ocho de Bastos first album release - The Masterdisk Record article

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See also

References
  1. Media recognition
  2. Media Recognition in Puerto Rico
  3. Los Enanitos Verdes concert
  4. Ocho de Bastos - Tarot Card
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