Coco Montoya
Blues guitarist and vocalist, Coco Montoya performs with blistering soul and flair. As a self-taught left handed player, his career began with a chance meeting with legendary bluesman Albert Collins. As his career evolved, he spent a decade playing and honing his skills even more with British Blues icon John Mayall’s band. In this episode, Montoya brings his own band to the stage, unleashing a blues explosion with a style all his own!
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