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HEAD DJ - DJ Gonzo
(Edwin Gonzales)
The pianist, percussionist, and DJ was born in El
Callao- Peru. At the age of 16 he moved to New York
City . He studied music at Queens College Music
School and learned Latin percussion at Boys Harbor
Conservatory for the Performing Arts located in El
Barrio, NYC. As a musician, he has played for
several Salsa bands in NYC, Germany , and San
Antonio - Texas.
In 1999, he joined the
US Army and had the opportunity to serve with some
of the greatest people on earth, and to also travel
the world. He separated from the Army on June 2006.
After separating from the Army, he studied Computer
Engineering Technology at the University of Houston
. DJ Gonzo's unique style and soundly rich
music selection has made him one of the favorites
and top DJs in Texas . He is the creator of
“DJ Gonzo's Viejoteca”, being the only Salsa DJ in
Texas who plays real Salsa/Mambo vinyl records |
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Socials/Dance Clubs/Events:
He continued his love for Salsa by DJing at the
Houston "Salsaduradays" Salsa Social, in Houston,
TX . Today, the "Salsaduradays" Salsa Social is the
biggest Salsa social in the South of the US .
Texas Salsa Classic - Texas Salsa Open, Texas Salsa
Extravaganza, and local clubs as Copa Bar and Grill,
Austin , Tropicana, and Plaza 59, Houston.
Congresses/Festivals:
He has played as the head DJ for some of the biggest
Salsa events in Texas as the Capitol City Salsa
Festival 2009, and the Houston Salsa Congress 2007,
2008, 2010-2012 - Vegas Salsa Congress 2010. DJ
Gonzo is scheduled to DJ the Houston Salsa Congress
2011, and the Capitol City Salsa Festival 2011. |
