Ray Blanco
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Ray Blanco
was once a drummer for a band named Home Town Hero
. The band was able to shape up its professional image by performing at the world famous Whiskey-A-Go-Go. In 2000-2001 the band participated in the Vans Warped tour
which gave the the national exposure, ultimately leading to them eventually performing with Hoobastank
and Onesidezero
. Home Town Hero would eventually split up and Ray Blanco would move on.
He would become the 2003 Lalapalooza Drum Tech Jose Pasillias II. In 2004, Ray Blanco was with "Fader", voted best band in Los Angeles
in 2004 by Gibson Guitars. In 2005, He became part of the group the Bangkok Five. In 2006 The Bangkok Five toured with Papa Roach throughout Europe. The Bangkok five have had made several albums including "We Love What Kills Us" and "Who's Gonna Take Us Alive?" Ray Blanco is currently still with this group.
Outside of being a drummer,Ray Blanco started a bar called the Lowtide Lounge in Esterillos Oeste, Costa Rica.He also became owner and executive producer of Generator Productions (see Home Town Hero
). He teamed up with Derek Dale to produce music videos of all genres. Derek Dale directed the video "Superfly
" for the popular christian band The O.C. Supertones
.
was once a drummer for a band named Home Town Hero
Home Town Hero
Hometown Hero was a post-grunge band from Southern California active in the early 2000s. Founding members Aaron Bruno and Drew Stewart began playing together while attending Westlake High School, where their early project was known as the Ice Monkeys...
. The band was able to shape up its professional image by performing at the world famous Whiskey-A-Go-Go. In 2000-2001 the band participated in the Vans Warped tour
Warped Tour
The Warped Tour is a touring music and extreme sports festival. The tour is held in venues such as parking lots or fields upon which the stages and other structures are erected. The BMX/skateboarding shoe manufacturer Vans, among others, has sponsored the tour every year since 1995, and it is...
which gave the the national exposure, ultimately leading to them eventually performing with Hoobastank
Hoobastank
Hoobastank is an American rock band, best known for their 2004 hit "The Reason" and other hits "Crawling in the Dark" and "Running Away". They formed in 1994 in Agoura Hills, California, with singer Doug Robb, guitarist Dan Estrin, drummer Chris Hesse, and original bassist Markku Lappalainen. They...
and Onesidezero
Onesidezero
Onesidezero is a five-piece music group from Los Angeles, California. Their style is often described as heavy melodic rock. Their songs are often very dark, with deep lyrics and slow bass lines.-History:...
. Home Town Hero would eventually split up and Ray Blanco would move on.
He would become the 2003 Lalapalooza Drum Tech Jose Pasillias II. In 2004, Ray Blanco was with "Fader", voted best band in Los Angeles
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Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
in 2004 by Gibson Guitars. In 2005, He became part of the group the Bangkok Five. In 2006 The Bangkok Five toured with Papa Roach throughout Europe. The Bangkok five have had made several albums including "We Love What Kills Us" and "Who's Gonna Take Us Alive?" Ray Blanco is currently still with this group.
Outside of being a drummer,Ray Blanco started a bar called the Lowtide Lounge in Esterillos Oeste, Costa Rica.He also became owner and executive producer of Generator Productions (see Home Town Hero
Home Town Hero
Hometown Hero was a post-grunge band from Southern California active in the early 2000s. Founding members Aaron Bruno and Drew Stewart began playing together while attending Westlake High School, where their early project was known as the Ice Monkeys...
). He teamed up with Derek Dale to produce music videos of all genres. Derek Dale directed the video "Superfly
Superfly
The term Superfly or Super fly may refer to:*Super Fly , a landmark 1972 blaxploitation film**Super Fly , a Curtis Mayfield soundtrack to the film**"Superfly" , the album's title track...
" for the popular christian band The O.C. Supertones
The O.C. Supertones
The Orange County Supertones is a Christian ska band hailing from Orange County, California. The band was signed to Tooth & Nail Records before becoming an independent band for its final tour...
.