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Spanish rock bands to perform at Sac State
La musica of Los Abandoned and Molotov come to the union on Wednesday
Camilla Aceves
Issue date: 4/3/07 Section: Features
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David Green, vocalist and guitarist of Los Abandoned, is looking forward to yet another visit to Sac State. He said that Sac State always has a lively crowd and there has always been a big turnout. Los Abandoned last played at Sac State in November 2006 during a nooner hosted by UNIQUE.
Besides touring with his new wave, bilingual, Spanish rock band, Green teaches private guitar lessons on the side.
Green, known to fans as Don Verde, co-founder of the band, helps write music and lyrics.
Green considers himself a former "guitar ho," because he used to play music with multiple bands at the same time and made a name for himself. Green decided to change his name to Don Verde - after his green guitar - to distance himself from his old character.
Green and Lady P. started the band in 2001 and used to record in Green's mom's basement. The band formed when they chose their bassist, Vira Lata, who happened to be their No. 1 choice. The band found their drummer, Dulce, who was also a "music ho," Green said. Dulce drummed for many bands before becoming part of Los Abandoned.
The band hit it off right away and formed Los Abandoned. Green described the band's music as emotional, individualistic and "a lot more personal than a political band."
Their last LP, called "Mix Tape," came out in 2006. It features a different type of sound similar to a Spanish version of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Lady P. is from Chile and brings her Latin influences to their music, along with a kick of 80s attire. Lady P. has a retro style and a burst of energy.
Green said that their music is high energy with a new-wave vibe. Los Abandoned called their newest album "Mix Tape," because it is a compilation of different types of songs.
"We realized that every song could have been by a different band," Green said.
Molotov, known for their political Mexican rap metal, will also be performing at the show.
"They are more fun than political," Green said. "Very explicit and crude."
Green said that Molotov's singles are mostly about politics, but the overall vibe is rock.
"They are really a kick ass rock band at heart," he said.
Molotov has a song featured in the movie "A Day Without a Mexican," called "Frijolero." It was taken from their 2003 album, "Dance and Dense Denso." Their latest album included 12 Spanish tracks and hit the shelves in 2004.
Camilla Aceves can be reached at features@statehornet.com
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