UPGROUND

UPGROUND Radio

Music

FEATURED SONG

Play
Play Next
Add to queue

Orange 9 Christmas Time

Album:

Released: Dec 4, 2009

Label:

1. Play
2. Play Next
3. Add to queue
Orange 9 Christmas Time
3:24
1,587 plays
1. Play
2. Play Next
3. Add to queue
Vibras Nuevas
3:17
3,889 plays
1. Play
2. Play Next
3. Add to queue
Baile
4:03
2,018 plays
1. Play
2. Play Next
3. Add to queue
The Starting Line
4:29
18,055 plays
1. Play
2. Play Next
3. Add to queue
Swing Right
3:50
5,012 plays

Total Plays: 338,849 / Plays Today: 1See All Featured ►

General Info

Genre: Latin / Reggae / Ska
Location EAST LOS ANGELES, US
Profile Views: 412337
Last Login: 4/25/2012
Member Since 6/23/2004
Website WWW.UPGROUNDMUSIC.COM
Type of Label Unsigned
Bio
...... Upground is an East Los Angeles band that offers a cohesive blend of genres into one distinct sound. Their musical roots and character began in East Los Angeles where the still youthful group, composed of mainly childhood friends, formed a connection. Group members have an assorted taste in music and early on mimicked bands such as: The Beatles, Bob Marley, Los Lobos, The Misfits, Led Zeppelin and Tito Puente, amongst others. Such differing musical influences created an energetic fusion of Reggae, Latin, Ska, Cumbia and Rock. .... Upground forms its own quintessential style through a distinct sound and lively performances that have catapulted its popularity and reputation. .... “They definitely have a lot of talent, a lot of energy…they come out and they just want to rock the house,” Ozomatli’s Will “Wil-Dog” Abers commended the group in an interview with SiTV. .... With an ever increasing following, the young band continues to capture the attention of audiences nationwide and bolster its already extensive résumé, including a signing deal with Peermusic, the largest independent publishing company and a sponsorship deal with national television company SiTV. .... In spring of 2008, South by Southwest Music Festival (SXSW) extended a rare second invitation to the group. SXSW selects musical acts from around the world and over 1,400 artists perform in over 60 different venues. .... Although each individual is influenced by different musicians, together their music progressed into a seamless musical clash that can only be described as “Upground.” Upground is: Aaron Perez, Adolfo Mercado Jr., Anthony Medina, Chris “Bolillo” Manjarrez, Danny Estrada, Eric Carrillo, Everado Garcia and Joseph Quiñones. Sharing a school district and a passion for music, the band came full-circle in high school. Older members began recruiting the younger talented horn players while sharing the auditorium in the high school band. They began practicing in the local garage of drummer Adolfo Mercado Jr. and Upground was born. In 2005, the group added bassist “Bolillo.” .... Industry professionals are not the only ones acknowledging Upground, L.A. Times music critic Agustin Gurza praised their talent in his review, “They are younger than they sound” by saying, “they combine youthful exuberance with a maturity beyond their years.” Latino University magazine called them the “Must see college band.” .... Upground has opened for War, The Killers, Los Lobos, Tierra and Ozomatli. Their evolving music is proving successful with invitations stretching from prestigious television companies including Fox News, Univision, Mun2 and Telemundo, to world renowned music events. .... In 2006, the band reached a milestone by releasing its highly anticipated first full-length CD, “Feel the Vibe” and winning the 2006 Sprint Battle of the Bands, outperforming 400 bands. .... The group showcased its distinctive sound at the 2007 Latino Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) held in New York with more than 1,250 industry leaders and 30,000 fans. .... Coming off a successful tour throughout the United States, the year to come is already promising to be nothing less than remarkable. This summer 2008 the band will embark on a new E.P. set to be released early next year. The upcoming single, “The Starting Line,” was engineered by the acclaimed Robert Carranza, who has worked with Jack Johnson, Ricky Martin, The Mars Volta and Bjork. .... ..For more information on ..Upground.. please visit our website: www.upgroundmusic.com .... Or contact: .. ..Management: Gilbert & Stephanie Mercado 213-924-8118.... Upgroundmusic@cs.com .. .. .......... .... .......... .... .. ................ .. ....Upground Videos:...... .. .. .. .. .. .. ......Demand Upground!...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .............. ..............
Members
Influences
.. .. .. ............ ............UPGROUND: Feel the Vibe................................ ........................UPGROUND: Self Titled EP.................................... .. ...... .... .......... .......... .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
Sounds Like
Energetic Fun! ..

More ▼Less ▲

Stream

Apr 25

UPGROUND

225 Friends with Birthdays this week, Happy Birthday to you All. Like us on Facebook, UPGROUND, so we can wish you a Happy B-day there!!
- LikeYou liked this Unlike
- ·
- Comment
- ·
- Share
- Post a comment...
Apr 25

UPGROUND

Like us on Facebook! http://lnk.ms/Z4YBT

UPGROUND | Facebook

via facebook.com

Facebook is a social utility that connects people with friends and others who work, study and live around them. People use Facebook to keep up with friends, upload an unlimited number of photos, post links and videos, and learn more about the people they meet.

See more
- LikeYou liked this Unlike
- ·
- Comment
- ·
- Share
- Post a comment...
Feb 28

UPGROUND

Hola amigos! Show some love and hit us up on Facebook if you haven't already. http://lnk.ms/Z4YBT
- LikeYou liked this Unlike
- ·
- Comment
- ·
- Share
- Post a comment...
Oct 26

UPGROUND
commented on Billy Wayne's profile

"

Hey, Thank YOU for adding us! We Hope you “ Feel the Vibe “
Check out our video “Oye Chica” on YouTube http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=8Mu7-Y6E0Wg and hit us back let us know what you think. Check out our show schedule, we hope to see you at one of our shows sooon!
Keep checking our site….NEW Album!!!! “Stay Cool” is Coming Sooon!!
Our Music is available for your Ipod!!

"
- LikeYou liked this Unlike
- ·
- Comment (8)
- ·
- Share
- Post a comment...
  - Ronnie Beahan aka, Ronn…
    Hope you Enjoy the Songs I've Wrote....just CLICK ON....www.showcaseyourmusic.com/ronniebeahan ..Feel free to let me know what ya think.
    
    2 months ago
  - Ronnie Beahan aka, Ronn…
    Hope you enjoy the Songs I've Wrote....JUST CLICK ON THE GUITAR...OR....www.showcaseyourmusic.com/ronniebeahan
    
    2 months ago
  2 of 8More

Videos

Oops! In order to view this, you will need to enable JavaScript and install Adobe Flash 10 or greater. Get Flash now!

Upground Acoustic Rehersal

01:58 | 277 plays | Nov 4 2008

Photos

Music

UPGROUND
5 Songs | May 27, 2010

Comments

Bio:

Press Photo -ONLY (or contact - upgroundmusic@cs.com)

Upground is an East Los Angeles band that offers a cohesive blend of genres into one distinct sound. Their musical roots and character began in East Los Angeles where the still youthful group, composed of mainly childhood friends, formed a connection. Group members have an assorted taste in music and early on mimicked bands such as: The Beatles, Bob Marley, Los Lobos, The Misfits, Led Zeppelin and Tito Puente, amongst others. Such differing musical influences created an energetic fusion of Reggae, Latin, Ska, Cumbia and Rock.

Upground forms its own quintessential style through a distinct sound and lively performances that have catapulted its popularity and reputation.

“They definitely have a lot of talent, a lot of energy…they come out and they just want to rock the house,” Ozomatli’s Will “Wil-Dog” Abers commended the group in an interview with SiTV.

With an ever increasing following, the young band continues to capture the attention of audiences nationwide and bolster its already extensive résumé, including a signing deal with Peermusic, the largest independent publishing company and a sponsorship deal with national television company SiTV.

In spring of 2008, South by Southwest Music Festival (SXSW) extended a rare second invitation to the group. SXSW selects musical acts from around the world and over 1,400 artists perform in over 60 different venues.

Although each individual is influenced by different musicians, together their music progressed into a seamless musical clash that can only be described as “Upground.” Upground is: Aaron Perez, Adolfo Mercado Jr., Anthony Medina, Chris “Bolillo” Manjarrez, Danny Estrada, Eric Carrillo, Everado Garcia and Joseph Quiñones. Sharing a school district and a passion for music, the band came full-circle in high school. Older members began recruiting the younger talented horn players while sharing the auditorium in the high school band. They began practicing in the local garage of drummer Adolfo Mercado Jr. and Upground was born. In 2005, the group added bassist “Bolillo.”

Industry professionals are not the only ones acknowledging Upground, L.A. Times music critic Agustin Gurza praised their talent in his review, “They are younger than they sound” by saying, “they combine youthful exuberance with a maturity beyond their years.” Latino University magazine called them the “Must see college band.”

Upground has opened for War, The Killers, Los Lobos, Tierra and Ozomatli. Their evolving music is proving successful with invitations stretching from prestigious television companies including Fox News, Univision, Mun2 and Telemundo, to world renowned music events.

In 2006, the band reached a milestone by releasing its highly anticipated first full-length CD, “Feel the Vibe” and winning the 2006 Sprint Battle of the Bands, outperforming 400 bands.

The group showcased its distinctive sound at the 2007 Latino Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) held in New York with more than 1,250 industry leaders and 30,000 fans.

Coming off a successful tour throughout the United States, the year to come is already promising to be nothing less than remarkable. This summer 2008 the band will embark on a new E.P. set to be released early next year. The upcoming single, “The Starting Line,” was engineered by the acclaimed Robert Carranza, who has worked with Jack Johnson, Ricky Martin, The Mars Volta and Bjork.

For more information on Upground please visit our website: www.upgroundmusic.com

Or contact:
Management: Gilbert & Stephanie Mercado 213-924-8118
Upgroundmusic@cs.com