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About Al Perez

Al Perez is a captivating singer/songwriter and soulful performer. His seven-member live band has thrilled audiences for over a decade at festivals, corporate events, and clubs around the USA, Mexico, Jamaica, Bahamas, Costa Rica, and Aruba.

Perez's releases have received support on numerous playlists, radio, and various outlets (see Look What People Are Saying section). Plastic Magazine says, "Al Perez proves why he is considered on of the most captivating singer-songwriter of our time."

Soul&Jazz&Funk notes, "Al avoids the inherent saccharine and his declarations of love are the more convincing for that," while Blues In Britain says Perez's music is "sheer joy, well in keeping with similarly sweet soul from the 'love generation' era."

Al's releases are available on Warrior Records which he recently promoted as the opening act on Nine Below Zero's 40th Anniversary UK tour.

On April 26th, 2024, Warrior will release his new single and video for the summertime romp, “La Di Da.” The single will be part of a new fifth album by Perez which is currently being produced.

“I Wrote La Di Da about the joys of being on vacation. I’ve been blessed to have traveled to so many tropical destinations; Aruba, Hawaii, US Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Mexico, etc.,” said Perez. “Every time I’m out there with friends or meeting new people, they always say (after a few drinks), why can’t we just live here for ever? So, while sitting in a tropical bay with a beautiful woman, I wrote this vacation song. I enlisted the help of a few local Hawaiian musician friends to play on it and we really strived to give it an authentic, smooth island feel.”

"La Di Da” Liner Notes:
• PRODUCED BY Kevin Nettleingham
• EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Jim Ervin for L.A. Entertainment, Inc.
• RECORDED AT Nettleingham Audio, Vancouver, WA
• MUSICIANS: Vocals: Al Perez, Electric Guitar: Matt Salinas, Acoustic Guitar & Bass: Frank Gonzales, Ukulele: Kevin Coloso, Sax: Tim Jensen, Keyboard: Alex Shakeri, Percussion: Derik Boone, Background Vocals: Catherine Loyer and Derik Boone

Al performs music which has been described as something for everyone with tones ranging from light rock to R&B -- with a singer-songwriter flair and just a touch of Latin for flavoring. Whether Al is playing solo or on a full-band festival, corporate event or club, he performs all the fan favorite covers, as well as his own original music. As The Columbian noted, “The soulful sounds from Al’s acoustic guitar and his seven-piece band backing him are masterfully woven.”

Perez has been performing around the northwest music scene since 1997 and over the course of his career has released four albums. His first in ’97 entitled “Travlinman” was recorded at S.I. Studios in Portland, Oregon. This was followed with 2000’s ”Finally“ which received both local and national play with the songs ”Millennium” and “Under my Skin,” and his 2003 third release “Next,” included fan favorites “Come and Get It” and “Be with Me.”

Perez’s prowess as an artist and songwriter caught the attention of Warrior Records’ president, Jim Ervin. This led to record and publishing deal for Perez and the 2022 release of his fourth album, "Love Revolution.” “We’re happy to be working with Al and look forward to making his newest material available,” said Ervin. Perez’s back catalog has been released by Warrior both digitally and physically, including many playlist adds on Spotify and Deezer.

Many of Al’s original songs have been featured on Portland’s KINK radio and the band has performed live in the KINK Lounge on numerous occasions. Al has also been featured on local Channel 6 News and interviewed/performed live on KRLL in Bend, Oregon.

Al cites his influences as:
• Bill Withers
• Marvin Gaye
• Boz Scaggs
• Smokey Robinson
• Prince

Al Perez Venue Performances

Tours: Nine Below Zero (40th Anniversary) UK Tour

Festivals:
Roses Festival, Vancouver Music Festival, Uptown Festival, Fort Vancouver 4th of July event, Ridgefield Mayors Ball, Washington County Fairgrounds, Royal Oak Country Club, Portland Yacht Club, Winter Hawks, PGE Park, Ridgefield 4th of July event, Millennium Park, Stormy Weather Art Festival.

Corporate Events:
Clark County Chamber of Commerce, The Empress Estates, Lazy Boy, Home Depot, Vision, Boyed Coffee, Republican Lincoln Dinner, Vancouver Business Journal, Winn group, MILGARD Corporation, Becocks music.

Clubs:
Ilani Casino, Key Largo, Grand, MT Tabor, Gemini, Leslies, Charlies Bistro, Irishtown, Cameo, Bacchus, Chicago Blues, Trails End, Vie De Boheme, Red Lion, JB’s Night club, Billy Blues, 6WEST...and to many to more to list!

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If you have any questions, you may contact: info (at) warriorrecords dot com

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Warrior Records
7095 Hollywood Blvd., #826
Hollywood, CA 90028 USA

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