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The Blue Ventures de Louis Sanchez,

Is a New Mexico group, breaks record crowds wherever they perform. This group is the literal definition of "familia".

Louis Sanchez (manager) is the father of eight children, all of whom play or have played with the group the last 10 years.

"The music is what has kept our family so tightly knit together", "We have lived and breathed our music through two generations."

The group consists of Louise (keyboard), Harold (bass), Marie (drums), Derek Aragon (guitar), Lawrence (accordion) and also a four piece brass section (Robert, Joseph, David and Frank). All are siblings except Derek and nephew, Frank Martinez. Marie Salazar took over her sister, Matilda's position as drummer a few years back.

Louis, the manager and father of seven of the band members, also sings with the group. Louis always had a band as a young adult and as his children started getting interested in the music they began replacing band members.

The Blue Ventures have performed all over the Southwest and have won many awards throughout the years including: Band of the Year, Male and Female Vocalist, Song of the Year, Gospel Song of the Year and CD of the Year.

Harold Sanchez is the songwriter of the group and has written many hits such as "Una Casa De Adobe", "Ayudame", "Madrecita de Oro" and "Tu Querido Hijo".The Blue Ventures also referred to as "Los Blue Ventures" and "Los Meros Meros" has released nine CD's and two greatest hits CD's.

The Blue Ventures have made an indelible mark in New Mexico Music for young and old.