Bio

 A 3rd generation guitarist, Albert began playing at the age of 10 learning everything from blues to rock and metal. At the age of 16 he began studying guitar at the local music store and continued his music education throughout high school and college. He really hasn’t ever stopped studying and puts more time into his guitar practice than your dad has left on his sentence.  

     Albert has participated in numerous recording sessions and live gigs ranging from big band jazz, to musicals, to progressive metal, and pop rock. As a professional musician Albert is dedicated to keeping his technical abilities in top shape for any musical situation. He believes that using the best instruments and gear is a high priority for creating the best possible performances.  

     His experience with the Cholo Peppers has shown him that crowd-interaction is a powerful tool for a great show saying, “Whether they’re singing along to their favorite song, high-fiving band members, sending drinks to the stage or adding comedic commentary with members of the band, it’s clear that live music is a powerful thing and the better we can communicate with our audience the better we can perform.” 

Born in Naples, Italy and raised in Baja and Southern California, Papi, better known as DaveWellBehaved has been performing for the masses since learning to sing in a children's church choir in Mexicali as a young cholito. He has shown the world both his skill and versatility in his various bands and projects.  

     He has quite literally worked his way up through the music scene and has appeared on everything from street corners and theaters, national stages and festivals to local and national TV and radio. Having attained some of the most sought-after goals of lifelong musicians including writing and releasing albums, touring, and playing with some of his favorite major-label bands, his experience with the Cholo Peppers has been a unique one.  “Never have I ever had such a good time playing with such stupidly talented friends.  We meet new fans at every show who tell us what a blast they’re having and how much they love what we’re doing.” These days when he isn’t playing with the Cholo Peppers, he hosts open mics, writes original music, and studies mechanical engineering.

Vincent discovered his love for music at the age of 13, setting him  on a path that would later shape his career as a professional musician.  His journey began with playing piano and drums at his local church,  where he developed the skills that would become the foundation of his  music career.

During high school, Vincent quickly earned the role  of first-chair drummer in both the jazz band and winter drumline. His  passion for music grew, and he immersed himself in a diverse range of  genres, from metal to jazz, striving to become a well-rounded musician.  His dedication has led him to perform across the U.S. and  internationally alongside notable artists such as Poncho Sanchez, The  Delfonics, Brenton Wood, and many others.

Vincent’s passion for  music remains as strong as ever. As a founding member of the Red Hot  Cholo Peppers, Vincent believed in the band’s potential from the start,  saying, “It was such a good idea, I felt like we had to run with it.”  After taking some time off to focus on career changes, he’s back and  better than ever, ready to share his energy and passion with fans at the  next Cholo Peppers show.

Even though he grew up in East Los Angeles, Fonzo had no idea he’d be asked to one day put on a bandana and flannel to play bass with the Red Hot Cholo Peppers. He picked up the bass at 15 years old and couldn’t put it down. He’s a classically trained violinist with a music degree because we all have to make mama proud, but when he’s not rocking the socks off the crowd with the Red Hot Cholo Peppers (Yes, we all remember the Chili Peppers in socks) he plays with his own Indie band Strange Ship and a cover band by the name of Elastic Space Band. Fonzo has learned something from each group he’s played with that has helped him to develop both his skill and approach to music. 

To say that he takes his job as a musician seriously is an understatement. A Cholo by birthplace, a professional by training, and a killer musician by practice, he says the key to being a professional musician is, “Really taking the time to practice and listen to the music that you are playing, especially your fellow musicians.” He works really hard behind the scenes to get to the shows where he can just have fun. He’s excited to share the fun with you at the next Red Hot Cholo Peppers show.