Grupo Fantasma Defies NY Audiences To Sit Still At S.O.B.'s On June 27, 2008

New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - Grupo Fantasma, the funkiest, finest and hardest working Latin orchestra in the last decade, makes their way to New York on June 27th and will deliver a performance that "demands audiences move - forget about chairs, don't even think of sitting down when Grupo Fantasma is in town" (Austin360.com).

Infusing traditional Latin styles with a modern twist, Grupo Fantasma gives a groove-inspiring performance with music from their new album 'Sonidos Gold,' set for release June 17th on Aire Sol Records/High Wire Music. Jim Caliguiri of Austin Chronicle declares, "The only other band I've seen get that kind of audience reaction was the Ramones…This group of enthusiastic youngsters has grown into a monstrous and masterful ensemble."

Known for their masterful musicianship, this progressive group's horn section recently performed with Prince on Leno and backed-up his Coachella performance playing hits from the last three decades.

Grupo Fantasma is:
Adrian M Quesada/ Guitar
Beto Martinez/ Guitar
Gilbert Elorreaga/ Trumpet
Greg Gonzalez/ Bass
Johnny Lopez III/ Drums
Jose Galeano/ Timbales, Vocals
Josh Levy/ Saxophones
Rodolfo "Kino" Rodriguez/ Vocals, Hand Percussion
Leo Gauna/ Trombone
Matthew "Sweet Lou" Holmes/ Congas

WHEN: Friday, June 27th

WHERE: S.O.B.'s
24 Varick Street at West Houston
New York, NY 10013

TIME: 11:00 pm doors open, 12:00 am show

COST: $12 advance, $15 door

CONTACT: Rebecca Shapiro or Elizabeth Lutz at Shore Fire Media, 718.522.7171.