Santiago Lopez
Somerville
Summary
Versatile, expressive singer/guitarist skilled in a range of styles including rock, pop, blues, funk, jazz, latin and more; available for live performances, music collaborations, recordings and touring.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Guitarist
Liz Spencer Band
North Kingstown
2024.04 - Current
- Perform as lead guitarist in Liz Spencer band for live shows and recording sessions.
- Liz Spencer Band performs at various venues, including Centrale at Foxwoods in CT, Tallship Boston, The Updike Room in Rhode Island and more.
Instructor
Union Lesson Studios
2023.09 - Current
- Music and guitar educator.
Band Leader and Singer/Guitarist
Orchid Reed Entertainment
Boston
2018.08 - Current
- Founder of Orchid Reed Entertainment company.
- Manage, schedule and handle logistics for multiple bands throughout New England in various formats from solo up to 10 piece band, specializing in diverse cover song styles including rock, pop, funk, alternative, top 40s, jazz, latin and more.
- Coordinate with venues and private clients to ensure satisfaction.
- Select set lists tailored to each performance.
- Conduct regular band rehearsals to enhance performance quality.
- Performed at notable venues including Fenway Park in Boston, MA, Xfinity Center in Mansfield, MA, International Tennis Hall in Newport, RI, Royale in Boston, MA and more.
Guitarist
Strega Entertainment Group
Boston
2020.10 - 2024.01
- Guitarist for Strega-managed artist Paco for live performances and recording sessions.
- Lead recording guitarist for live studio album Paco's Oldies Vol 3, recorded at Bristol Studios, Boston, MA.
- Strega Entertainment Group manages various artists for live performances.
Instructor
Guitar Center
Boston
2020.10 - 2021.08
- Work with students to identify individual goals and create a manageable and fun path to success.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Performance
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA2020-08
Skills
- Live performance and recording
- Set list curation
- Performance logistics
- Music arrangement
- Music composition
- Band management
- Music education
Performances
- Orchid Reed live at Fenway Park Boston, MA, 4/19/2026. Band performance show previous to Red Sox game.
- Orchid Reed live at House of Blues, Boston, MA, 9/14/2025
- Orchid Reed duo live at Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport, RI, 8/25/2025
- Orchid Reed live at Xfinity Center, Mansfield, MA, 7/29/2024. Pre show for internationally acclaimed band Earth, Wind & Fire.
- Liz Spencer Band live at The Rose Arts Festival in Norwich, CT. 6/28/2024
- Liz Spencer Band at Great Cedar Showroom Foxwoods in Ledyard, CT, 04/01/24. Performed as lead guitarist in Liz Spencer Bad at 1400 people capacity Great Cedar Showroom theater.
- IHeart Radio performance with Sabrina Ponte, Boston, MA, 02108, 03/01/24
- Paco in Concert at First Night Boston, City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA, 12/31/23
- WGBH radio performance with Zachary Ray, Boston, MA, 06/01/23
- Rock Star Beer Festival at Royale, Boston, MA, 02/01/20. Performed as main act at 1,500 people capacity Royale Venue for two Rockstar Beer Festival national tour stops in Boston, MA .
- Ecuador Jazz Festival, Quito, Ecuador, 02/01/13. Opening act for world-renowned jazz trumpet player Randy Brecker.
Accomplishments
- Programa de Becas Universidades de Excelencia, 01/01/14, Received full tuition scholarship from the government of Ecuador to attend Berklee College of Music.
Timeline
Lead Guitarist
Liz Spencer Band
2024.04 - Current
Instructor
Union Lesson Studios
2023.09 - Current
Guitarist
Strega Entertainment Group
2020.10 - 2024.01
Instructor
Guitar Center
2020.10 - 2021.08
Band Leader and Singer/Guitarist
Orchid Reed Entertainment
2018.08 - Current
Bachelor of Music - Performance
Berklee College of Music