Galo Rivera's Bio

Galo always plays his guitar with passion and zeal 

This site is not about with whom Galo shared stages; it’s about the bands he had as a leader and the history of such bands.

Galo Rivera is as artistically genuine and unique as music gets. He finds a consuming joy in his instrument Guitar. Galo plays with a passion and zeal that is obvious to any listener while at the same time delivering welcomed refreshments for the seasoned musician. Galo is a highly respected Latin Rock guitar player. Some of his music influences have been Los Indios Tabajara, Santana, Malo, Mandrill, Ohio Players, Graham Central Station, Larry Carlton, Al DiMeola, and Jimi Hendrix.

As a bandleader, Galo performed and traveled playing with his bands Un Toque de Dios and Galo and Friends. In his later years, he performed an unbelievable Tribute to Santana. His guitar tone, heart, energy, and feel express the same soul-fullness and heart-penetrating leads that Santana brings to the stages. 

Galo says "There were no cookie cutters in his show". If you like Latin Rock you will enjoy Galo music.

Galo has also worked with The Solid Rock International ministries for over 40 years doing street, and prison concerts.

His love for audio and music started when he was 16 years old, he is fascinated with it. Galo now owns a project recording studio. He keeps going at it. 

Galo is a Studio and Live Engineer and Audio Consultant. Please look at the contact info at the bottom of the page if you need more information.

Galo only does exclusively contracted shows, recording and mixing sessions, and live sound dates.