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| Juan “Cano” Sanchez ....of Lakota, Pueblo, and Spanish Decent, Cano is a powerful vocalist and high- energy performer whose showmanship has been described as dynamic, uplifting and positive ~ “music with a message”. Cano has been the devoted front man to Clan/Destine for more than a decade, and continues to deliver mesmerizing performances with the recently revised ~ Clan/Destine II. Cano attributes a unique appreciation for life to the guidance of his parents, both educated scholars by profession; along with the wide array of experiences that came along with having six brothers and four sisters. Cano made the decision early in life that a career in music would be his main focus. At the age of fifteen he began taking vocal training and performing with various bands. This gave him the experience to display the power he does on stage today. With nearly two decades now of performing, Cano continues to enjoy showcasing and affecting people of all ages with his music. Cano drives the Clan/Destine force with a luminous desire to perform and the emotional response he gains from the audience. "The band is a familial unit of sorts. Balance and common respect are essential in maintaining the pertinent aspects of my life, my love, and my happiness." Cano's dedication and devotion to his culture and his craft have enabled him to express open-minded, true life emotion through music. |
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| David A. Montour “That DAM Artist” ... of Mohawk, Cayuga, Potawatomi, and Ottawa decent, David is a highly accomplished and multi-talented artist who began his creative endeavors during his childhood in South Dakota and New Mexico. David’s mother passed down a strong heritage, and his father led by example and taught him valuable lessons about life and culture, Consequently, David possesses a deep appreciation for the way he was raised. David’s many art mediums have been his main focus and passion for most of his life, and he has a very impressive list of accomplishments. However, performing with his family’s gospel group during most of his childhood etched a place in his heart for music. He harbored a dream and created the band ~ Clan/Destine. Dave not only lends his musical talents to the band, he supplies many art forms as well He not only plays the flute beautifully, he masterfully hand carves them. He’s also created the artwork and logos on three of the band’s four released recordings. Dave views his music and artistic talents as a gift that is to be shared, and As the leader of Clan/destine, he continues to devote only positive energy towards the development of the sound. A multi-talented artist, he has spent many years as an artist-in-residence at the Heard Museum in Phoenix, Arizona, where his numerous talents have emerged and expanded. Intricately carved flutes of cherry, butternut, and ironwood, detailed sculptures of stone and bronze, and distinctly southwestern jewelry crafted in gold, silver, and precious gems are examples of the many media this artist has mastered. Montour's artwork has been exhibited in a number of galleries and museums throughout the country, including the National Museum of Natural History at the Smithsonian Institution. Perhaps Montour's most important artistic accomplishment to date was in 1987 when he was asked to carve and detail with stone inlay the wooden chair that Pope John Paul II sat upon during his Native American audience held at Veteran's Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix. Now housed in the permanent collected of the Heard Museum, his chair represents a pinnacle in his career. Along with being a gifted artist, Montour is also an accomplished musician. He provides bass, flute and vocals to Clan/destine as well as performing as a soloist on his traditional, handcrafted Native American flutes for the top executives of such corporations as IBM, American Express, and the Smithsonian Institution. As the driving force behind Clan/destine, they have earned a strong following, performing original pieces, combining a reggae beat with rock-n-roll; strong in the message of compassion for life. Check out Dave's Art Site |
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| Chuck Harris “Riptide” ...of Hopi and Tohono O’otham decent, Chuck is also highly influenced by a rich cultural upbringing. both the Hopi and Waila music of the O’otham people have served as an inspiration to his talents as a musician. At an early age, Chuck tested and honed his skills in the Phoenix club scene. He then graduated from the prestigious Musician’s Institute of Hollywood, California; specializing in guitar performance. This allowed him to teach guitar lessons privately, furthering his ambition to educate through music. Chuck is a founding member of the original Clan/Destine. The high energy sound thrives from his abilities both as an acoustic and electric guitar player. Native flute and vocals now embellish his musical presentation in both live and studio settings; and as a songwriter, he has developed a unique contemporary style while keeping a firm grip on his cultural upbringing. |
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| Mike De La Torre ... of Hispanic decent, Mike is the new man keeping time on the drums for Clan/Destine II. Mike has been in the Phoenix music scene for ten years and has become a popular drummer and percussionist, performing and recording throughout the southwest. His first recollections of playing music are with his Grandfather. Mike was also heavily inspired at a young age by his Mother’s music collection, and has memories of her teaching him how to spin a record when he was around 5 years of age. When he was 11 he received a drum set as a Christmas present from his Mom, and his future was set in motion. He started studying Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian Folkloric music. In college Mike took a music and recording program. Through the years Mike has been influenced by all types of music and has played in a wide array of bands including reggae, blues, rock, salsa, funk, and jazz. Mike’s vast experience fits perfectly in place with the new genre of music Clan/Destine has established, and his excitement and energy compliment the upbeat feel and sound. |
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| Matthew Vaiza ...of Hispanic decent, Matthew lends a new sound to Clan/Destine II by adding sampled mixes from a collection of more than 3000 albums. The band mates welcome Matt’s style, saying it fills up their musical pool, making it more fun for everyone to swim! Matt’s greatest influences are his parents, since they were always playing records and singing along to the radio. He bought his first turntable setup as a junior in high school and began by DJ-ing at weddings, proms, etc. After graduating he worked at the local radio station where he began to expand his album library by salvaging all the old records they were getting rid of. This addition sets in motion a ‘new spin’ which only enhances the contemporary flare that the Clan have come to be known by. |
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| Rachel Villa Featured Artist On The Upcoming "Operation Peace" CD and Tour Young latin vocalist with a beautiful talent, featured on arizona idol , and has won several talent and karoake contests |
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