My name is Josh De La Rosa and I am The Metal Mexican. I have been playing the guitar for 23 years now, and it has become a life long passion. At the age of 24, at the precibus of my playing, I was shot in the left hand by a 9mm pistole. I didn't let that slow me down though. I regained my flexibility through exercises and stretches, but little dod I know it had a more lasting effect that bothers me more now. Because of that I had to find a unique sitting position and hand positioning that would not hurt my hand when I played.  In doing so my abilities skyrocketed!!! I have developed a style of my own which involves very unique finger picking techniques which optimize my speed and accuracy infinitely. My picking technique is flawless as well. My style is classical guitar with a twist of metal, metal speed, neo classical, alternative, and rock. Some of what I do simply defies logic and goes against the true order of guitar playing capabilities. I like to call it Classical Misanthrope for the brilliance, speed, chaos, and beauty. Not many people on the world suffer my pain...and the ones that do aren't alive today! Maybe one day my life will change, but until then I'm gonna be me cause I'm fuckin insane!!! 

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Berto Boyd began his musical training on the piano at age 5 and has been playing guitar for over 30 years. A rigorous musician and a careful researcher, Berto has studied in Spain and performed throughout the United States with some of the world’s finest Flamenco, Classical and Jazz artists. Born into a family of artists, which includes famed lead singer, Brandon Boyd of the multi-platinum band Incubus, he is one of the rare and few Americans who has dedicated his musical dreams to mastering the art of the Spanish guitar and composing original Flamenco music.

Just a one man band here in Stevensville, MI.

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