Marco Alejandro

What others have said about Marco Alejandro:

“At Exclusive Collections Galleries, we strive to find talented individuals who can enhance the art gallery experience for our art collectors. Marco Alejandro was the perfect musician to accompany artist Henry Asencio in his 2012 show. His song selection and performance suited the ambiance that we hoped to create and inspired a wonderful energy. I would like to extend my gratitude to Marco Alejandro for helping us host a successful art show.”

Ruth-Ann Thorn, Exclusive Collections Galleries

“After having invested so much time, planning, and emotion into our wedding at The Parker Palm Springs, the missing link was live music during the ceremony. We were grateful and lucky to have found Marco Alejandro. He was timely, professional, and worked great with the vendor team; most importantly, his selection of songs were perfectly fitting and played beautifully. Thanks so much Marco, we would highly recommend working with you to anyone in the future.”

Mr. & Mrs. Lin

“Marco, thank you so much for the wonderful music at our wedding. From the rehearsal dinner, to the ceremony, to the reception, you managed impress and astonish all of us. You carried out our vision effortlessly, adding your own personal touch. Your style is very unique, and we loved the incorporation of your own music with classics we had requested. Our families and guests absolutely adored you! Thank you again for being part of our magical evening!”

Mr. & Mrs. Donner

Marco Alejandro has been performing and composing for guitar, and other instruments, for several years as he continues his musical journey. Marco Alejandro has had the privilege of meeting, collaborating, and performing with many great artists from many different artistic realms such as dancers, actors, painters, and writers. He has played with many musicians from around the world, and has toured internationally; performing at venues and music festivals throughout.

Marco Alejandro studied Music with an Ethnomusicology emphasis, and Spanish Literature with a focus on Latin American literature, at the University of California, Santa Barbara, along side the California coast. Marco Alejandro dedicated his life to music simply because he must follow a passion that burns within... and will continue his journey gracefully, humbly, and faithfully follow where ever it may lead.

Fact Info:

Artist Name: Marco Alejandro

Tagline: Music and sounds of the world expressed through the guitar.

Style and Genre of Music: "Ethno"-Flamenco, Nuevo Flamenco, Latin, Classical

Sounds like: Gypsy Kings, Jesse Cook, Benise

Hometown: Santa Barbara, California

Formed: 2004

Discography: Currently working on "Instrumental"

Band Members: Marco Alejandro (guitar), Rafael Corts Villa (cajn, percussion), Joachim Ignacio de la Vega (Bass)

Instrumentation: Solo (guitar), Duo (2 guitars or guitar and percussion), Trio (2 guitars and percussion), Full Ensemble (3 guitars, bass, percussion, cello, violin, keyboards, accordion, drum kit, sitar)

Performance History:
List of some of the Cities, Venues, and Events where Marco Alejandro has performed.

Cities:
Anaheim, CA
Bellingham, WA
Berkeley, CA
Carpinteria, CA
Colton, CA
Costa Mesa, CA
Denver, CO
Goleta, CA
Highland, CA
Isla Vista, CA
Joshua Tree, CA
Las Vegas, NV
Los Angeles, CA
Malibu, CA
Marysville, WA
Mission Bay, CA
Newport Beach, CA
Oceanside, CA
Ontario, CA
Palm Desert, CA
Palm Springs, CA
Pioneertown, CA
Portland, OR
Puerto Vallarta, Jal. Mex.
Redlands, CA
Riverside, CA
San Bernardino, CA
San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Monica, CA
Seattle, WA
Snohomish, WA
Venice, CA
Ventura, CA
Woodburn, OR

Venues:
Anisq Oyo Park
Bridlewood Estate Winery
Campbell Hall
Carr Winery
Dargan's Irish Pub
JK Ultralounge
Joshua Tree Saloon
Live Culture Lounge
Mercury Lounge
Montecito Country Club
Pacific Rim Ballroom
Pappy & Harriets
Red's Wine Bar
Rincon Beach Club
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
SOhO Santa Barbara
The Coffee Depot
The FIX
The River's Edge
The Second Wind
The Skylark
Time in a Bottle
Virgo and Pisces

Festivals:
4th of July
Bicycle Races
Chilla Vista
Co-Opula
Earthday
Fiesta Days
Harvest Celebration
Orange Blossom Festival
Reel Loud Film Festival
Santa Barbara Film Festival
Tequilafest

Marco Alejandro performs as a solo musician or with a full ensemble. Booking is usually scheduled at least 2-3 months in advance. Please indicate if you would like to book Marco Alejandro as a solo performer or as an ensemble.

Instrumentation:

As a solo performer includes only guitar.

As an ensemble can include up to 3 guitars, bass guitar, percussion (cajón, bongos, congas, shakers, chimes, and others), keyboards, cello, violin, accordion, sitar, drum kit, and other world instruments.