MUSIC
"Creativity was everywhere! Between the interesting hair color and eyeliner, the 80’s was fertile ground for even non musically-trained cats like myself—all that was needed was a little drive and conviction that you could be ‘somebody!’" — René
NOISE MAKING
Thus far, I've never been able to stay away from the stage for too long. Playing live is being able to exercise (or is it exorcise?) that extroverted-introvert in me. I've opened [with former groups] for such acts as A Flock of Seagulls, Men Without Hats, Los Lobos, War, and have shared the stage with Carlos Santana. Another musical apex was our rendition of the National Anthem at a sold-out Oakland Raiders / Dallas Cowboys game fronting the Jorge Santana Band.
I still compose original pop material — it's yet another creative muscle I have to flex. You can refer to the music portal players here to hear my latest stuff.
Although a composer & lyricist, I also specialize in cover music for special occasions and events. My 'for hire' singing repertoire is focused on Latin (pop, salsa, tropical and gypsy) music, as well as classic American standards and pop hits. I've performed many of the historic stages in San Francisco, as well as other cities in the United States.
My baritenor vocal style harkens back to the days of crooners, such as Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and even David Bowie — my personal fave — yet I suppose it's my Spanish heritage that brings out the core gypsy, inspiring my overall performance and energy.
My song, 'The Smiling Spectre,' made Jonathan L's Lopsided World of L international radio show "BEST SONGS OF 2022" list! Previously, my song 'Cool Cat' made the 2021 list!
My newest single 'Nothing New (Under The Sun)' is out now, featuring Grammy-winner, Matt Becks on drums! Once more, sound mastered by multi-Grammy-winner, Michael Romanowski, Cost Mastering - Berkeley, California.
More music clips spanning 35 years on my YouTube® channel.
Worldwide release of 'Nothing New (Under The Sun)' video ·
AUGUST 2024
Worldwide release of 'Timeless' music video ·
DECEMBER/FEBRUARY 2023/2024
Worldwide release of 'The Siren (Aye, Aye)' video ·
MAY 2023
Worldwide release of 'The Smiling Spectre' video ·
OCTOBER 2022
Oh, the 80's... Throwback Images
Worldwide release of 'What Is Real?' video ·
APRIL 2022
Worldwide release of 'Cool Cat (Everybody Knows)' video ·
OCTOBER 2021
Bolero 1987-88: Diego Cisternas, Michael Angel Alvarado, Dave Lovvorn, Jay Goudeau, and René Peraza
Bolero 1989-90: Doug Schuster, Jay Goudeau, René Peraza, Dave Lovvorn, and Diego Cisternas
Worldwide release of 'You Never Needed Love' video ·
MAY 2021
Worldwide release of 'Slow Motion' music video ·
SEPTEMBER 2020
Bolero's René and Diego — the 'Lennon / McCartney' element of the group
"National Anthem" Oakland Coliseum · OCTOBER 2005
'FREE' · Jorge Santana Band featuring Carlos Santana · SEPTEMBER 1997
"Carnaval" Mission District · San Francisco · MAY 1996