Artist description Chico Malo is a multi-faceted performer exploring diverse styles of rock mixed with world influences, particularily Celtic,Latin and Louisian.

Music Style Different styles for different songs

Musical Influences Santana,Little Feat,Dr.John,J.J.Cale,Moving Hearts,Bob Wills,Hall and Oates,Cecilio and Kapono,Allman Bros.,Lynyrd Skynrd,Poco,Robert Johnson,Son House,Beusoleil

Artist History Chico Malo has spent over 20 years working on his musical style. He plays a variety of instruments including fiddle, guitar and mandolin. Chico plays jazz, rock and celtic music with equal comfort. Inaddition to playing with a wide variety of bands, Chico has spent a good part of his career performing as a street musician. The immediacy of the street performer/audience relationship has strongly influenced Chico's style of playing.

Group Members Chico: Vocals, Guitar, Fiddle Dr. Brad: Drums & Hand Drums Jeff King: Bass & Organ Jeff Manuel: Piano & Keyboard Featuring Scott Grube on piano for Down in Louisiana and Roll It Easy, Erwin Helfer on piano for Well You Know, L.J. Slavin on flute on Powers that Be and Gigi, Ellis Clark on many back up vocals

Instruments guitar,fiddles,drums,hand drums,piano,keyboards,bass, organ

Albums Which Way to the beach, Frank?On MP3: Mardi Gras and Tamarindo Music

Additional Info Check out our fabulous new MP3 CD's they were designed by Larry from FlashFlood Entertainment.The Tamarindo Music cover uses a painting by my father Harold Kee Welch.

Location Chicago, Illinois - USA

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