Raul Mixteco - Topic

Raul Lopez Sandoval (artist name Raul Mixteco) was born in Irapuato, GTO, Mexico. Raul received his first guitar at a very young age and showed much promise. He was influenced by the “British” bands of the 60’s like the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Bee Gees, and Eric Clapton, etc. In the mid 1970’s he came to the U.S., and joined several successful bands that played all over San Bernardino County. He formed his own band, Raul Sandoval y su Ritmo Suave, in the mid-90’s which would feature his original music a fusion of Latin jazz, blues, and pop. His band became a local sensation around the San Bernardino and Los Angeles area, and performed at large venues like the Los Angeles and San Diego Sports Arena. Today, Raul writes, produces and arranges all of his own music in his home studio.