The concept of brothers collaborating in a rock band is far from new and hardly overlooked in the music industry. Oasis, Van Halen, The Everly Brothers and The Beach Boys are a small example of how a fraternal connection can produce success and intensity in music. Juan "Buddy" and Amado Abeyta were born in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Their father, Chris Abeyta, a well-known Chicano musician, poet and playwright immediately enlightened his sons in the art of making and performing music. Buddy and Amado's passion was stirred early on while they sat back stage at a number of their father's performances.
The Abeyta brothers began their professional music careers around the ages of 13 and 8. Though many years passed and they both took different undertakings, they enthusiastically kept their link of music thriving between them. Eventually, in the summer of 200, the boys from the Camino Jacobo projects formed their most ingenious development yet, Sol Fire.
Entering the studio just three years later, Sol Fire released their debut album "Self Titled" in September of 2004. Since then, their music has not only taken Santa Fe by storm, but is predicted to go, and is going much further. Produced entirely by both Buddy and Amado with Demi DeSante and Andrew Click, the album has already exceeded all expectations. Their original sound that is so prominent in their lives show was captured and perfected in the studio by a collaboration of talented musicians and engineers.
With the release of "Self Titled" two new members have now joined the brotherly duo. Justin Bransford has been playing and teaching music for many years and has become a quintessential ingredient to the Sol Fire sound. On bass, Justin brings experience ands pure musical genius to Sol Fire. The new backbone of the group is Dan Pell, an experienced drummer who is now proud to call Sol Fire his band. Studying music performance in college, Dan has added hard beats and perfect drum rolls to Sol Fire's growing sound.
Sol Fire's main influences includes the Beatles, Oasis, Stevie Wonder, Mana, English Beat and Terrence Trent D'arby. Their music has been compared to John Mayer, Oasis, Juanes, Hall and Oates and Santana. Along with being asked to open for Los Mocosos, Ozomatli and Los Lobos, Sol Fire has also performed the National Anthem at the University of New Mexico Pit, headlined the street dance of the 2004 Santa Fe Fiestas, and closed two music festivals in Chicago, Illinois and South Bend, Indiana. They have also worked with Grammy nominated producer Jim Wilson, rock photographer Lisa Law and played venues as diverse as The Paramount, Sandia Casino, California State University, Sleeping Do Tavern, the John Steinbeck Center and Civic Plaza.
Sol Fire is Currently playing at a variety of local venues and with the release of their first recording project excitement over them has spread throughout the country and further. With and already established and dedicated fan base, Sol Fire has easily made a name for itself as an original and amazing band. Almost any ear in New Mexico notices their music and recently Sol Fire has found fans in places such as New York and Brazil. Sol Fire, with their unique Rock sound and Latin beats, create music truly form the soul.
