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Wedding? Corporate event? COLAO plays Top 40, Latin, Country, Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Rock, Funk, Jazz, and well... just about anything that makes you move and groove. Our multi award-winning, professional musician consistently deliver an engaging and electrifying performance. We are well-versed in all genres of music to be able to accommodate to any crowd. From the classics of yesteryear to the contemporary hits of today, we have got you covered! Be ready for a show!
18 Reviews
It's been almost a year since our wedding and was thinking about Colao. They have all the instruments you can think of and will make an effort to make a moment you'll always remember worry free on time and personalized. Plus your friends will have a good time and talk about your event for months.
Colao was just plain awesome and made the night memorable. They played nearly every type of music from latin jazz, Merengue, R&B, Salsa, and Alternative. The band even did a latin jazz version of Billie Jean, and identical Prince Royce Darte un Beso, and The Doors Light my Fire.
Picking Colao was easy because we went to their Studio and listened to them play in person, which made it easier to plan everything. Ray was also very good about requested songs and our timeline.
Overall you'll have so much fun having them as your band.
Thanks!
Caribbean/Island Music, Cover Band, Easy Listening Band, Flamenco Group, Jazz Band, Latin Band, Latin Jazz Band, Merengue Band, Party Band, Wedding Band, World Music, Salsa Band
We had a great time at the City South Leadership Academy Graduation, and everyone was talking about the great music. So perfect for the event.
thanks Monique, Ray and the guys in the band. Y'all did a great job!
Look forward to hearing y'all soon.
Sonia Imperial
Easy Listening Band
Response from Colao:
Thank you so much Sonia. It is our pleasure to work with you as well. We look forward to a great relationship with you and the South San Antonio Chamber of Commerce.
Colao was the perfect band for my wedding at Laguna Gloria Austin, TX. We chose to have a more instrumental Latin Jazz, and it was beautiful!!! All our guests enjoyed the music. We received a lot of really nice compliments regarding the band from friends and family during the wedding. Even 5 years later they always mention how they really enjoyed the music the band provided. Thank you Colao!
Latin Jazz Band
Ray and his band performed at my work Holiday Party ! And they did not disappoint! This was definitely the highlight of the night! You will not be disappointed if you book this band.
Cover Band, Party Band, Top 40 Band
Response from Colao:
Tammara, thanks for taking the time to write this wonderful review. It was an absolute pleasure to work with you and your team. We hope to see you again next year!
Band was wonderful with great energy. Had the crowd dancing and singing all night. Can't wait to hear them again.
Salsa Band
Response from Colao:
Thank you so much Diane for taking the time to write us a review. It was such a pleasure working with you as well. Please let us know if you need anything in the future.
Best,
The Colao Group
We thought we were having a cocktail party and during Raymond was on point with background music that played to the crowd perfectly, didn’t overpower conversation and was still excellent but Raymond and his guitarist sensed the crowd moving towards wanting a little dancing. He picked up on these hints beautifully and then lit the place on fire.
They were amazing. I will definitely use them again. I have some latins in my family and he threw in some great Spanish hits. Everyone loved them. You will too!
Acoustic Band, Latin Band, Top 40 Band
Response from Colao:
Jason, thank you for your kind words. You were a delight to work with and your guests were amazing. We appreciate you trusting us with such a special occasion. We look forward to working with you again.
-Ray Colao
Our event wouldn’t have been such a success if it weren’t for Ray Calao’s band! They were fantastic, and everyone at our party had an amazing time! Tasha, the vocalist, was a phenomenal singer! We are definitely recommending to hire this band!
Caribbean/Island Music
Response from Colao:
JR thank you for you for your kind words. The band had an amazing time at your event as well. Thanks again for choosing to go with our band.
Colao and his band performed wonderfully. The guests were all entertained and many were dancing the night through.
Dance Band, Latin Band
The mariachis were great! They arrived on time, played great music, worked the crowd, and were enjoyable. I would highly recommend them!
Latin Band
Response from Colao:
We are proud to have been able to meet your expectations. Thanks again for your business.
I JUST left the west side of town and heard you guys play for the first time. I LOVE the covers you played from Romeo Santos, Reggaton and more. My son danced pretty muched danced the whole time...and he's only 7!!! I appreciate you guys playing for such a great cause. You have gained a fan!
A Dios a Bendiga!!!
Con mucho respecto!
F. Rosado
Caribbean/Island Music, Cover Band, Easy Listening Band, Latin Band, Merengue Band, Salsa Band
Great music and a very versatile group! Jazz, salsa, Latin, and modern hits –Colao!! The band is very professional and it was perfect for our outdoor wedding!
Salsa Band, Cover Band, Jazz Band, Wedding Band
Don't forget The Music engaged the audience in San Antonio, TX at Ocho for People en Español's Festival pre-concert VIP cocktail party on Saturday September 1st. The band’s energy was infectious and truly made the night that much more special for our guests.
Impressive, entertaining and downright outstanding. Thank you!
Salsa Band
We received so many compliments at our pink carpet launch party for our magazine that the music provided by Colao was great.
We enjoyed it so much, I hired them for my Wedding as well.
Salsa Band
BIG Salsa Festival is thrill to have utilize Colao as our headliner for our Saturday night event. The demonstrated true professionalism and entertainment value for our event. Over 1800 people witness this amazing showcase.
Salsa Band
Colao was a great band to have for our annual fundraising event. We were blown away at how wonderful the band's sounds were (instrumentally & vocally)... the crowd loved them - and stayed engaged the whole evening. THANK YOU!!!
Salsa Band, Latin Band, Latin Jazz Band, Merengue Band
Colao is the funnest group we have ever hired. The experience from start to finish was a delight. We would love to have you guys again! We definitely recommend this group to liven any party. The lead singer's energy is extremely contagious and in no time the crowd was engaged as he climbed off the stage to sing from the dance floor with the crowd.
Party Band
These guys are amazing. They play Everything! We hired Colao for our annual fundraiser this year and not only was it the most fun we have ever had in our 13 years doing this event... we did better than ever! We have had a wave of phone calls and email with compliments about our event and commitments for next year! Thanks Colao!
Salsa Band
We saw Colao on First Friday in March. We went to dinner with friends at Rosario's downtown and Colao happened to be playing. WOW! We could hardly sit down to eat the (delicious) dinner because we couldn't stop dancing! Really authentic salsa music, with all the instruments like percussion and flute, etc. Lively, excellent playlist, we had a blast!
Booking Info
Price Range: $1200-$8500
Gig Length: 120 - 360 minutes
Languages: English, German, Portuguese, Spanish
Insurance: $2,000,000 - 2,000,000 with 1,000,000 per occurance full umbrella coverage.
Unions: Other
What to Expect
Our show is completely interactive. Not only will we come out to the crowd, we will invite the crowd up on stage. All our shows also include lighting and sound. Our focus is making your event as memorable as possible.
About
The San Antonio Current describes Ray Colao as “Tito Puente, Pitbull and Otis Redding all rolled into one.” The alternative newspaper has named him the city’s best vocalist 3 years in a row.
With over 14 years as an accomplished Professional Show Band, Ray and his team of seasoned musicians have graced stages all over the US, performing at some of the most High-Profile Weddings and Events in the country.
Colao is a Multi Award-Winning Variety Show Band that is a sure fire hit for Corporate Events and Weddings. COLAO has been described as the most fun and entertainment band in Texas. Genres include Top 40 (60’s to Now), Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue, Jazz, Bachata, Rock, Funk, and well just about anything that makes you move and groove. All members are professional musicians and are well-versed in all genres of music to be able to accommodate to any crowd. From the classics of yesteryear, to the contemporary Hits of artists like Drake and Bruno Mars, we have got you covered. Regularly featured on local morning TV shows like Great Day SA (CBS) and FOX News First (FOX), COLAO is definitely a Texas Favorite.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| November 01, 2019 • 8:00pm - 11:30pm | Cocktail Party |
| October 27, 2018 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
| February 24, 2018 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Fundraiser |
| June 21, 2014 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Public Event |
Set List
POP – TOP 40 – DANCE – 2000’s to Now
24 Karat Magic – Bruno Mars
Adventure of a Lifetime - Coldplay
Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke
Boom Boom Pow – Black Eyed Peas
Bottoms Up – Trey Songz
Cake By the Ocean - DNCE
California Love – Dr Dre
Can’t Hold Us – Macklemore
Can’t Stop The Feeling – Justin Timberlake
Classic – MKTO
Closer – Chainsmokers
Counting Stars, One Republic
Cupid Shuffle, Cupid
Despacito, Luis Fonsi & Justin Bieber
Dirty Bit, Black Eyed Peas
DJs Got Us Falling In Love Again, Usher
Don’t Stop The Party, Pitbull
Dynamite, Taio Cruz
Fireball, Pitbull
Forget You, Cee Lo Green
Get Lucky, Daft Punk
Give Me Everything Tonight, Pitbull Neyo
Happy, Pharrell
Havana, Camila Cabello
Hey Ya, Outkast
Hold On, Drake
Hot In Here, Nelly
I Feel It Coming, The Weeknd
I Gotta Feeling, Black Eyed Peas
I Know You Want Me, Pitbull
I Like The Way You Move, Outkast
I Love It, Icona Pop
If I Ain’t Got You, Alicia Keys
Ignition Remix, R. Kelly
Jealous, Nick Jonas
Latch, Disclosure Sam Smith
Locked Out of Heaven, Bruno Mars
Low, Flo Rida
Moves Like Jagger, Maroon 5
My House, Flo Rida
No Diggity, Blackstreet
OMG, Usher
Party Rock Anthem, LMFAO
Rude, Magic
Safe and Sound, Capital Cities
Shake It Off, Taylor Swift
Shape of You, Ed Sheehan
Shut Up and Dance With Me, Walk The Moon
Sorry, Justin Bieber
Sugar, Maroon 5
Suit & Tie, Justin Timberlake
Talk Dirty, Jason Derulo
The Wobble, V.I.C.
This is How We Do It, Montell Jordan
Treasure, Bruno Mars
Turn Down For What, DJ Snake/Lil Jon
Uptown Funk, Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars
Valerie. Amy Winehouse
Wiggle, Jason Derulo
Yeah, Usher
You Are The Best Thing, Ray Lamontagne
80’s and 90’s Hits
Addicted to Love, Robert Palmer
Billie Jean, Michael Jackson
Don’t Stop Believing, Journey
Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough, Michael Jackson
Everybody Wants to Rule the World, Tears for Fears
Faithfully, Journey
Gettin Jiggy With It, Will Smith
Give It To Me Baby, Rick James
Jesse’s Girl, Rick Springfield
Kiss, Prince
Livin’ On A Prayer, Bon Jovi
Love Shack, The B52’s
Mony Mony, Billy Idol
My Prerogative, Bobby Brown
No Diggity, Blackstreet
Pour Some Sugar On Me, Def Leppard
Purple Rain, Prince
Rhythm of the Night, Debarge
Saturday In The Park, Chicago
Shook Me All Night Long, AC/DC
Smooth, Santana
The Way You Make Me Feel, Michael Jackson
This is How We Do It, Montell Jordan
Wanna Be Starting Something, Michael Jackson
Word Up, Cameo
Workin’ Day and Night, Michael Jackson
Your Love, The Outfield
1970’s Funk & Disco
Boogie Oogie - Taste of Honey
Boogie Shoes - KC And The Sunshine Band
Brick House - The Commodores
Cake By The Ocean - DNCE
Car Wash - Rolls Royce
Celebration - Kool And The Gang
Conga - Gloria Estefan
Dropped The Bomb On Me - Gap Band
Get Down On It - Kool And The Gang
Get Down Tonight - KC And The Sunshine Band
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
I Wish - Skee-Lo
Ladies Night - Kool And The Gang
Let’s Groove Tonight - Earth Wind And Fire
Love Train - The O’Jays
Oh What A Night - Frankie Valli
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
PYT - Michael Jackson
Rock The Boat - Hues Corporation
Rock With You - Michael Jackson
September - Earth Wind And Fire
Sexual Healing - Marvin Gaye
Shake Your Body - Michael Jackson
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
That’s The Way - KC And The Sunshine Band
Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
We Are Family - Sister Sledge
YMCA - The Village People
60's R&B and Motown
Ain’t To Proud To Beg, The Temptations
Brown Eyed Girl, Van Morrison
Dance to the Music, Sly & the Family Stone
For The Good Times, Al Green
For The Love of You, Isley Brothers
I Want You Back, Jackson 5
Land of a 1000 Dances, Wilson Picket
Lets Get It On, Marvin Gaye
Lets Stay Together, Al Green
Mony Mony, Tommy James
Mustang Sally, Wilson Picket
My Girl, The Temptations
Proud Mary, Ike And Tina Turner
Satisfaction, Rolling Stones
Shout, Isley Brothers
Signed Sealed Delivered, Stevie Wonder
Sitting on The Dock of the Bay, Otis Redding
Stand By Me, Ben E. King
Sweet Caroline, Neil Diamond
Twist And Shout, The Beatles
Unchained Melody, The Righteous Brothers
Jazz and Cocktail
A Train, Duke Ellington
All Of Me, Billie Holliday
All The Way, Frank Sinatra
Autumn Leaves, Bill Evans
Beyond the Sea, Bobby Darin
Black Orpheus, Antonio Jobim
Blue Bossa, Standard
Fly Me To The Moon, Frank Sinatra
Girl From Ipanema, Antonio Jobim
It Had To Be You, Harry Conick Jr.
L.O.V.E., Frank Sinatra
Mack the Knife, Bobby Darin
Moon River, Frank Sinatra
My Way, Frank Sinatra
New York, New York, Frank Sinatra
Night And Day, Frank Sinatra
Quando Quando, Michael Buble
Satin Doll, Duke Ellington
Summer Wind, Frank Sinatra
Unforgettable, Nat King Cole
Wave, Antonio Jobim
Witchcraft, Frank Sinatra
World On A String, Frank Sinatra
Young At Heart, Frank Sinatra
Country
All My Ex’s Live In Texas, George Strait
Amarillo By Morning, George Straight
Amazed, Lonestar
Barefoot Blue Jean Nights, Jake Owen
Blue Ain't color, Keith Urban
Boot Scootin Boogie, Brroks and Dunn
Butterfly Kisses, Jim Brickman
Chicken Fried, Zach Brown Band
Country Girl (shake it for me), Luke Bryan
Folsom Prision Blues
Forever and Ever Amen, Randy Travis
Friends in Low Places, Garth Brooks
God Bless The Broken Road, Rascal Flats
I Hope You Dance, Lee Ann Womack
I Loved Her First, Lonestar
Its Your Love, Tim McGraw
Life is a Highway, Rascal Flatts
My Little Girl, Tim McGraw
My Wish, Rascal Flats
Neon Moon, Brooks & Dunn
Pride and joy, Stevie Ray Vaughm
Save a Horse, Big and Rich
Somebody Like You, Keith Urban
Tennessee Whiskey, Chris Stapleton
The Dance, Garth Brooks
Wasted Days Wasted Nights, Freddy Fender
BOLERO
A mi manera
Bésame mucho
Bonito y Sabroso - Benny More
Chacha Mata Siguaraya
Cómo Fue
Contestame - Dimension Latina
Cuando Florezcan las Amapolas
En mi Viejo San Juan
Fiebre de Ti - Benny More
Hola Soledad
Hoy tengo ganas de ti - Alejandro Fernandez
Lo que un dia fue no sera - Jose Jose
Me dedique a perderte - Alejandro Fernandez
Que Alguien Me diga - Gilberto Santa Rosa
Rolando La Serie
Son de la Loma - Trio Matamorros
Yolanda
BALADAS
40 y 20 - Jose Jose
Estos celos - Vicente Fernandez
Historia de un amor - Pedro Infante
Simplemente Amigos - Ana Gabriel
Cumbia
Azuca - Pastor Lopez
Baila esta Cumbia
Bidi Bidi Bon Bon
Bonita y Mentirosa - Pastor Lopez
Cariño sin ti - Pastor Lopez
El Baile del Suavito - Oscar de Leon
El Campanero Aniceto Molina
El Frutero - Dimension Latina
El humo del Cigarrillo
Juana La Cubana
Juana la cubana - Fito Olivares
La Antena Parabolica
La Camisa Negra
La Cumbia - Pastor Lopez
La vida es un carnaval
Lloraras - Oscar de Leon
No me queda mas - Selena
Oye mujer - Raymix
Sigue tu camino - Oscar de Leon
Yolanda - Orquesta Guayacan
SALSA
Almohada, Tito Nieves
Amnecia, Tito Nieves
Ana Mile, Grupo Niche
Arroz con Habichuela, El Gran Combo
Barranquillero Arrebatao, Raulin Rosendo
Bemba Colora, Celia Cruz
Caballo Viejo, Roberto Torres
Cachondea, Fruko
Cao Cao Mani Picao, Celia Cruz
Cara de niño, Jerry Rivera
Carnaval, Celia Cruz
Casi un Hechizo, Jerry Rivera
Cuando Estoy Contigo, Celia Cruz
Cucala, Celia Cruz
El amor mas bonito, Tito Nieves
El cuarto de Tula, Buena Vista Social Club
Flor Palida, Mark Antony
Hasta ayer, Mark Antony
Hasta que te conoci, Industria del Amor
Hipocrecia, Mar Cantony
Hola Soledad, Rolando La Serie
Juguete de Nadie, Puerto Rican Power
La Agarro Bajando, Gilberto Santa Rosa
La Cura, Frankie Ruiz
La negra tomasa, Son Cubano
Lo dudo, Frankie Ruiz
Lo mio es amor, Tony Vega
Marcando la distancia, Manolito
Mi Salsa se Respeta, NG2
Nadie como Ella, Mark Antony
No vale la pena enamorarse, Johnny Rivera
No voy a dejarte ir, Domingo Quiñones
Oiga Mire y Vea, Guayacan
Oye Como va, Santana
Para Realizar, Tito Nieve
Porque me haces llorar, Juan Gabriel
Que Locura, Eddie Santiago
Quimbara, Celia Cruz
Rebelion, Joe Arroyo
Se Formo la gozadera, Gente de Zona
Se le ve, Andy Montañez
Si la vez por ahi, El Gran Combo
Si te marchas, Adolecentes
Siempre Sere, Tito Rojas
Sin Sentimiento, Grupo Niche
Sonambulo, Tito Nieves
Te conozco bien, Mark Antony
Tengo Ganas, Victor Manuel
Timbalero, Gran Combo
Todo tiene su final, Hector Lavoe
Tu sin mi Salsa, Jehu El Rey
Un monton de Estrellas, Polo Montañez
Vivir mi vida, Marc Antony
Vivir sin Ella, Gilberto Santa Rosa
Vuela muy alto, Jerry Rivera
Yo no se mañana, Luis Enrique
MERENGUE
A que te pego mi mania, Grupo Mania
Ajena, Safra Negra
Dale Vieja Dale, Toño Rosario
Quieres ser mi Amante, Los Homeboys
Si una vez, Manny Manuel
Suavemente, Elvis Crespo
Te compro Tu novia, Ramon Orlando
Un hombre busca una mujer, Jossie Esteban y La Patrulla 15
CHA CHA CHA
Oye como va
Guantanamera
La boa
Quién será /Sway
Bachatas
Bachata Rosa
Darte un beso
Loco
Me duele la cabeza
No morire
Propuesta Indecente
Quizá si, quizás no
Sobredosis - Romeo Santos
Stand By Me
Te Probare
Tu Bachata en Fukuoka
Tu Veneno
REGGAETON
Oye como va
Guantanamera
La boa
Quién será /Sway
Team
| Ray Colao | Lead Vocals |
| Rogelio Hidalgo | Piano/Keys |
| Arlenis Marrero | Bass/Vocals |
| Jesse Garcia | Guitar/Vocals |
| Jeremy Dowd | Drums |
| Jasek | Conga/Percusion |
Influences & Inspiration
Ray Colao is a front man with a Puerto Rican swagger, a multiculturalist with Boston Roots, a San Antonio kick and influences from Cuba, Mexico and the Dominican Republic.