Kalua Spanish Rockin’

Kalua is a melting pot of eclectic sound. The local quartet began playing in 2007, and Kalua's Hispanic roots influences their music with a mix of neo-folklore, reggae, and salsa, but their base rhythm is rock.

The band consists of vocalists and guitarists Samuel and Juan Diaz from Mexico, Andres Delgado on percussion from Venezuela and vocalist/bass player Andres Acevedo from Colombia.

Kalua has been featured on the National Latin TV show Escandalo TV, local music television station ME and local radio station KUT.
They have also played in several music festivals including Austin's Pachanga Latino Music Festival and the Burger King "Tu Ciudad, Tu Musica" annual music contest. The latter, is a yearly competition of Latino rock bands held in the city of Houston. Kalua was selected as the contest's last two years' winners.

The Spanish rock audience is very difficult to please, and Kalua does it while juggling gigs, school and work.
They are currently promoting their new video "La Novedad," and they also are writing new songs for a future release.
Juan Diaz said, "right now we are defining our own style and sound. We are working on a new CD for next year, and we are promoting our new video. You should look for it on YouTube, Facebook and MySpace."

"We have toured Texas, Miami and also Monterrey, Tampico in Mexico. In addition, we have toured cities in Venezuela where we will come back in Dec. to tour again," according to J. Diaz.

The four have big plans and dreams. Kalua might eventually conquer not only the heart of Austin, but also the Americas, "we have a big commitment not only with ourselves, but also with our fans because we want to please them, not only with our creative talent, but also with our music," J. Diaz said.

Kalua will play at The Saxon Pub (1320 South Lamar Blvd., 78704) Dec. 5 as part of The Fireside Acoustic Creative Showcase.