Hey Abraxas, we were really glad we got to hear your band. A friend in Nevada that has heard you before told us you were on another level than most bands. I was surprised when I saw you at the Del Sol Casino in Tucson. I got to say my friends were right, you guys are the band to listen to if you can't see Santana live. You really had that crowd worked up. Come back soon! Ruud & Gert W., Tucson, AZ

You did it again man. You tore up the house. Me and the girlfriend came to hear you when we saw you on the schedule. We ended up staying all day to hear you 3 times. My girlfriend asked your guitar player to sign a pick for her, which he did. That was way cool and he even signed the one he had been using. After all the things the (Utah State) fair has done over the past few years we were happy they had the best band to ever play there back another year. Next year they need to put you on the big stage and let you give a show or have you open for one of the bigger acts that play. Abraxas deserves it if anyone does. Xavier C., West Valley, UT

Once again Abraxas stole the show, but of course you do that every time you fire it up I think. They had the two best bands play first for some reason. The last two bands were pretty weak compared to you. It would have taken one helluva band to outshine you. You might tell the people that put on Lavapalooza that the best band should play last. Somebody royally screwed the pooch on this. Thanks. Riley and Sherry G., Salt Lake City, UT

Attention! Abraxas is in the house! This is how we felt when you started playing at the (Utah) state fair. You absolutely command attention. I think the ventriloquist's dummies were even jamming to you. This was probably the best show I've witnessed at any state fair and we work at 7 or 8 or them every year, having heard probably 150 bands in the past 10 years. You have the energy and groove many bands don't. You are what you are billed as, America's #1 Santana tribute band. I'll testify. Adrian and Sharla W., Denver, CO

We caught you at the Woodstock Tribute in Chicagoland and felt fortunate to have such an amazingly talented group to perform for this show. As soon as you started playing everybody was on their feet and rushed the stage. You totally blew the other bands away. We were all mesmerized for the 2 hour show you put on on a hot and muggy Chicago night. We'll be seeing you again in April. Leon and Cecelia F., Milwaukee, WI

You were playing at the (Utah) State Fair, and we thought it was Santana, since he's playing Vegas every week we thought he was giving a concert there. This is how good you sounded live. We hung around and came back for the 6:30 show to listen some more. Abraxas is THE band people! If you haven't seen them, you have missed the boat. Sean and Marlena P., Las Vegas, NV

Me and my wife were fortunate enough to catch you at a casino in Tucson while visiting friends for the week. I couldn't think of a better place to spend an evening, not at the casino, but with Abraxas and the music of Santana. Amazing stuff happening. Lucky & Yvonne Fennell, Pacific Beach, CA

Hey thanks for the great music Abraxas. Once again you outdid yourself. Even though your show was only about an hour long you managed to let all the other bands know who was boss at Lavapalooza, as if there was any doubt. We've seen you 3 times now and have always been entertained and blown away by the massive wall of sound you guys put out. Keep up the great job and see you soon! Terry and Teri C., Evanston, WY

Several of us rode our bikes to the Lavapalooza concert. They sure had the placement of the bands messed up. You guys should have played last. You were a lot better than the Hendrix and Who bands, there was no comparison. Anyway you all really do sound like Santana. You kicked some serious a**. Do you ever make to the Yellowstone area to play? We'd like to see you again. The shows promoter told us that you would be back next year but we don't want to wait a year to see you again. Steve M. & the Gang, West Yellowstone, MT

It's taken me a couple of weeks to get around to it but I wanted to pass on my thoughts. When you played in Chicago at the Woodstock Festival, it was magical. That's the only word I can use to describe your band. Being musicians ourselves we hear what non-musicians probably miss. You have feeling, soul, rhythm, dynamics, this cool groove, and so much energy, it overflows into the crowd. We could see that you were having a great time playing, that you really love what you are doing. This is probably what made it so great for us. Chicago has a Santana tribute (using your name by the way) and they are a 1.5 compared to you being a 10! I've heard both, I know who the 'real' Abraxas is now. See you in Forest Park in April! Stacy and Jillian W., Morton Grove, IL

After reading comments from others, I want you to know that they stole my thunder. I was going to say how great you sound and tell you how much we enjoyed it, but everyone else said it before me. You guys are a dead on Santana band, very impressive. Rock on!!!  Julie and Ford C., Salt Lake City, UT

Thank you Abraxas for a great concert. Me and my husband went to the Festival Latino Americano with some friends that kept going on and on about how good you guys were. We were not expecting what we got though. The best Santana I've ever heard except for Santana live. Really, you all are amazing. My husband is a Santana nut and he was mesmerized. I've never seen a local band get a standing ovation before in my entire life. That was too cool. We're looking forward to seeing you again soon. Chris and Gene A., Park City, UT

Your band made the Woodstock Festival. I went both nights and  you were the shining star of the entire concert. We wish you would have played on Saturday night also. We had a group of almost 50 people in several RV's staying there, and you converted all of them into Abraxas groupies. Too bad you don't play around here more often. We're all coming to Park Forest to see you next spring. Good luck guys! Carla, Dave, Jeremiah, Skosh, Rita, Carmen, Blue, Randy, Mikey, Sharon, Renaldo, Gerry, Jaime, Katey, "Lil' Darlin", Tanya and the rest of "Our Gang" , Chicago, IL

What a great show! We were blown away at the groove you guys laid down. You guys are really Santana when you are playing. You have the sound and feel that most bands would love to have. Abraxas is for sure the best Santana tribute I've ever heard, and I'm a long time musician, so I've heard more than my fair share. All of you are excellent on your instruments. Good luck and hope to see you again. Fire and Ice, Citizens of the World

I have to tell you what a fantastic show Abraxas gave for our Woodstock Festival outside of Chicago last week (Aug. 14, 2009). There were over 50,000 happy music lovers that attended the 2 day event, and we heard from many of them that they thought Abraxas literally stole the show. You were energetic, powerful and sound just like Santana! You were everything we expected and more, especially since the people kept you playing until almost 2am. I wish Abraxas good things in the future and we'll be having you back again next year for one or more of our festivals. Michael S., Woodstock, IL

Your band is totally sick. What a great night of music at the Woodstock concert last week. I was in musical heaven. I've heard the Santana tribute here in Chicago and they are not even on your level. The percussion, the guitar, the keyboards, the energy, the look of Santana! You had them in the palm of your hands. ABRAXAS IS THE BAND!!!  Darby and Chris M., Chicago, IL

Can't get around it. Abraxas was by far the best band that played at Woodstock (in Chicago) last week. I was there both nights, and you guys kicked some serious a**. You should've played on Saturday night also. Can't believe you didn't. My wife is now in love with your lead singer! Me? I'm in love with the whole band! Tyner and Sheree C., Bannockburn, IL

We were on vacation last week in Laughlin, NV (at the AVI Resort Casino) and we thought that Santana came down from Vegas to play. Your band gave the greatest performance from a cover / tribute band that we've ever witnessed, anywhere, anytime period. I don't know how much they paid you but I'm sure it was not enough. You gave a great show, were friendly, talked to everyone in between sets and after the show and made everyone feel like they were your personal friend. Joe and Cindy Eckard, Apple Valley, CA

Abraxas is the bomb! Your band gives a new meaning to the term cover band. I didn't even realize that there were Santana tribute bands out there. What you are doing is really unique and realistic. Hats off to you all. The AVI Resort-Casino said you were going to be back for sure. We're looking forward to it. Dorothea and Renaldo, Truckee, CA

Other than the Australian Pink Floyd, we've never been impressed with tribute bands, but Abraxas is a horse of another color. You completely impressed my husband (he's a professional drummer out of Vegas) and I was amazed, which believe me, is a huge compliment because I'm not easily impressed. All the glowing comments in the world cannot convey the musical prowess of your members and the potent sound that you put out. To anyone that reads this, these guys are rock monsters! We want to thank the AVI Casino for having Abraxas out to entertain us. Best show of the summer by far and the best I've ever seen at AVI.  Wendy and Jon P., Las Vegas, NV

You didn't disappoint us. Abraxas was better than ever at Snowbasin this year. Your band is the ultimate tribute to Carlos. This is the 3rd year we've caught your act and we are consistently blown away by how good you really are. We don't understand why you aren't doing the bigger gigs like the big Beatles tributes and the Pink Floyd tribute because you are every bit as good as they are without question. Shelley and Brian M., Park City, UT

We want you to know that the show that you performed at Snowbasin last week was superb. We were vacationing, in from Cheyenne and couldn't believe that "Santana" was playing for us! I wish you'd come over to Cheyenne and play for us there. People would love you. We're starved of good entertainment, unless you like country music. You boys nailed it right on the head. Arnie and Steph, Cheyenne, WY.

Now I know what my son-in-law was always carrying on about. Abraxas this and Abraxas that. Unbelievable is all I can say. The sound is amazingly like Santana, and we've heard him several times. We heard a Santana tribute band called "S****" recently at a casino in Arizona and they don't hold a candle to Abraxas, honestly. I mean they were good but there is no comparison at all to Abraxas. You are great. You were by far the best show of the year at Snowbasin, just like my daughter and son-in-law said you would be. Stephen and Carolyn B., Ogden, UT.

Great show Saturday at the Freedom Festival. You do Santana justice. Ellory M., Logan, UT

I see you three time now. Very very good. I love Santana. I love Abraxas. You are the best. Verona P., Salt Lake City, UT

Abraxas is the very best Santana band we have heard. Being from California we get to hear a lot of them every year. You are much better. You sound like Santana, not just another band playing his songs. Thank you. Serafina and Mateo V., Downey, CA

Let me start this by saying that I am a musician also. Though I have to say that I have heard a better band playing Santana recently. I saw Carlos Santana earlier this year. Other than him, you are absolutely the very best I've ever heard, and we have several Santana tributes in California working the circuits. You blow all of them off the stage, no contest. My only complaint was they only let you play for one hour. What's up with that? And the band you opened up for was, let's be realistic, not that good compared to you, though the girl was hot. I see you're coming to Riverside in July. Very cool. I'll have all my buds there to see you. Victor and Maria S., Glendale, CA

We were in town visiting our daughter and son-in-law and they took us to the Arts Festival to see local artists works, eat and listen to some music. But we really were not prepared for what we heard. We really thought Santana was playing. It looked like Santana. It sounded exactly like Santana. It was Abraxas! We were very impressed with the quality of your sound. We have a Santana impersonator in Las Vegas but trust us, he is not even on your level. You need to come to Vegas and play. You'd blow people away. We'll see you again on Saturday night! I asked your guitarist to give me a pick and to sign it. That was very nice of him. You are stars! Don and Sherry L., Las Vegas, NV

I was playing on another stage and when we got done I heard Santana playing. We went to see what was up and saw Abraxas. Man, you guys got it down to a science. That was the BEST I've ever heard any band play Santana. Our whole band loved it. Mario G., Salt Lake City, UT

You have an amazing band. The guitarist sounds just like Santana, great vocals, three outstanding percussionists, rock solid drummer and bassist and a totally wild keyboardist. But you are playing in the middle of nowhere, no disrespect intended, but this band would be stars in a big city. You had a big crowd and they were into it. Salt Lake City doesn't know what a jewel they have in their midst. I did see that you play all over the country though. Look forward to seeing you again sometime, hopefully. Kenny F., Atlanta, GA

I got one thing to say about Abraxas. You dudes are SICK! Best I hear from a live band in a year. Rondo R., Ogden, UT

We made sure we visited our son in Salt Lake when Abraxas was playing. Your band is a treasure among trash. We have heard you play 3 times and you are the best cover band we have ever heard. We are going to see our daughter in July in Los Angeles, and we are timing it so we can take her and her husband to see you play in either Riverside or San Diego. Alanza and Cris Montez, Albuquerque, NM

From outside we thought they were playing a Santana CD until we heard you talking between songs. What you are doing is outasite. It took me back 30 years and then you played his new stuff too. I've never heard a band do Santana like Abraxas does. We'll see you again soon this summer hopefully. Do you ever play around St. George or Mesquite? Stephen B., Hurricane, UT

What can anyone say that hasn't already been said? Your band is really great and have a great show and sound just like Santana. I bet you hear that a lot though don't you? You all were working very hard and really enjoyed what you were doing. Please don't get egos and break up like so many other bands do. Just play, enjoy and let us love you for what you do. Chantel B., Park City, UT

To Abraxas band guys, wonderful playing by you sounding like Carlos Santana. We enjoy very much and want to see you play soon again. Enrique C., West Valley, UT

Hi Abraxas. We just wanted to drop a note and let you know how much we really appreciated hearing you in St. Louis last week. It's not often, in fact never have I written to a band website before, but after spending a night with your music, I have to tell you that your band is something else. I can't imagine a better way to spend an evening partying other than listen to Abraxas play. Thank you so much for all that you did to make this concert a success. Kristy and Robin, St. Louis, MO

You played at the Days of Yore Festival last week. Really amazing. My husband, daughter and myself went to hear a band play Santana, and your band IS Santana when you play. We're coming to see you again at the West Valley Festival. Sharon T., Draper, UT

Hey dudes. Great show at El Paisa on Saturday. A group of 18 of us came out and you rocked our world. Who would've ever thought that a band of your caliber would be playing in Salt Lake City? I guess every band has to play and be from somewhere. You guys need to move to a better music town. You had the place packed out, but you are way too polished to play this town. Please play Smooth next time ok? Paco P., Apple Valley, CA

I had Abraxas come to St. Louis to perform for a Woodstock Celebration I put on, and I got a lot more than I had bargained for! This band is the ULTIMATE Santana tribute. They were totally professional, very well mannered and dressed, and gave us the show of a lifetime. You would really believe Santana himself was there if you didn't know better. Some people at the concert actually thought it WAS Santana! They are the best musicians I have ever been associated with, bar none. I already plan on bringing them back to St. Louis next year. Thank you Abraxas for making my party and concert a success. Michelle T., St. Louis, MO

My daughter brought me to see Abraxas at the State Fair as she is a friend of the guitarist. I was shocked at how good you really are. She told me you were, but after hearing you, and being from the Woodstock Generation, I believe you are Santana reincarnate. There are no words to describe how wonderful your band really is. Great! Wonderful! Powerful! Exquisite! The BEST! These don't begin to tell the power of Abraxas. Good luck to you in the future. Evelyn A., SLC, UT

Seeing Abraxas was an enlightening experience. They touched our hearts and soul with their sound, just like Santana does in concert. You mesmerized the audience with your rhythms and feeling. You play from the heart and people can feel it. I'm from California and have seen other Santana tributes (we have many of them) but none of them are of the caliber of Abraxas. If you can't see Santana go see Abraxas, same same. Derek and Tawna D., Buena Park, CA

On Saturday we thought Santana was playing. We kept hearing the music and when we finished eating we tracked you down. That wasn't hard to do, just follow the crowd. It was unbelievable how you put out that wall of Santana sound, and it was just like his band. We were in town from California and we bought your CD just to remember you by. I heard a lot of people talking about you, and it was all very complimentary. You are the best tribute to Santana we've ever heard, and in So. Calif. we have several of them, but you are on a different level. Victor and Kimmy S., El Cajon, CA

Saturday night was a special night. I brought my Mom and Dad to listen to the best Santana anywhere. They are a couple of ex-flower children, and they didn't expect much, even though I told them how good you were. Well, they are Abraxas fans now. Dannie, Gregory and Pamela, SLC, UT

Caught your show at the State Fair on Saturday and was impressed beyond words. Me and the wife sat for over 2 hours listening and it was like each song was better than the one before it. I know people were leaving the grandstand concert to come and listen to your band, we did! Dan and Arlene, Denver, CO

Only the Greg Rolie Band (and Santana of course) tops your Santana performance. D. Timm, Dallas, TX

After seeing your band perform at the Utah State Fair, all of the other shows we saw (including Marshall Tucker, etc.) paled in comparison. You guy freakin' rock! How 7 guys can put out that much sound is amazing, and you sound just like Santana himself. I know because I heard him this past spring in Omaha. The only difference was the cost in tickets. I hope I get the chance to see you again. Xavier C., West Valley, UT

I don't know if you remember me but I was the guy from Memphis that talked to several band members after your show at Snowbasin in Utah. You guys need to come to Memphis and play. Your show is too good to be played locally where you are. You need to take it on the road. My son and I sat there in the sun for 3 hours so we could keep our front row seats. I have to tell you that all in all you guys are as close to Santana as I've ever heard, and Memphis is a huge music city, with a Santana tribute of our own, but they are not comparable to Abraxas. You all sound like Santana and have all the percussion and everything. We saw Santana a couple of months ago and we enjoyed you every bit as much. Hope to see you again in the near future. Russell R., Memphis, TN

We've seen (or endured so to say) many concerts this summer waiting for Abraxas to play, and you didn't disappoint us. In fact, you were even better than when you played last year.The songs you played were the best of the best of Santana. Your band has a lot of talent. I hope you guys make a name for yourself. You deserve it. Abraxas is the best Santana tribute band anywhere. Jonny and Diana, Odgen, UT

Great Santana show on Sunday guys. How you can play 2 hours in that heat I don't know. I know the guitar amp blew up or something, but you still finished the show, and it sounded great. Soul Sacrifice was totally great. Abraxas is THE band! Ken and Kelly R., Chicago, IL

Abraxas is a great band. It was very sunny and hot and you still gave a 2 hour show of the best Santana music I've ever seen played live by anyone except Santana himself. All the people at the concert thought you were wonderful. It was the best show of the summer by far. We'll see you at the State Fair. S. Ascencion, Park City, UT

I saw you last Sunday at Snowbasin which was awesome.  I am a Puerto Rican from NYC living in Utah so you can imagine how excited I was to hear you play!  I am getting married next July and am hoping you can be hired to entertain.  Please let me know if you are available. Dalia, Sandy, UT

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