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Andy Vargas absorbed his passionate love of music from his father. Aged only seven, he began to play with his father’s mariachi band, “Mariachi California de Javier Vargas”.
Under the guidance of father Javier, his career began to flourish. At the age of 15, he was introduced by his mother to record producers Terry Melcher and Bruce Johnston (ex-Beach Boys), who quickly offered him a management contract.
Andy’s passion for music soon brought him a record deal with RCA/BMG at the tender age of 17, although artistic differences prevented an album from being released. An audition with Santana came along at just the right time; Santana producer Clive Davis heard of the talented young singer and invited him to show what he could do. The rest is history.
What started as a two-week guest spot on the “Supernatural” tour along the US East Coast turned into more than Andy could ever have imagined. After three shows, the maestro himself brought him into the dressing-room and simply said, “You’re in. You’re in the band.”
That was in the year 2000; since then Andy Vargas has toured the wor
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By Mac McDonald
Andy Vargas, the lead vocalist for one of the most popular and enduring rock bands in the world, was 7 years old when his musical journey was launched from a stage in front of a boisterous Santa Cruz County Fair audience.
His father Javier is bandleader of Mariachi California De Javier Vargas, and he coaxed young Andy to the stage and got him to sing solo. “It was a challenge,” Andy Vargas said, laughing at the memory during a recent interview. “I just wanted to play with the other kids.”
Vargas, born and raised in Watsonville, said his father remains his inspiration and his mentor, but Carlos Santana is his musical high priest. Vargas has been the lead singer for the superstar’s band for almost 20 years, touring the planet and singing Santana tunes in arenas filled with adoring fans.
Vargas is launching his own band, recording and performing as Andy Vargas & Souleros — with a show scheduled for May 9, in Santa Cruz. And he is busy organizing and fundraising for his Andy Vargas Foundation, which takes at-risk youth and puts them on the right path by educa
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His father, Javier Vargas fueled Andy’s love and passion of music. At age seven Andy started performing with his father’s mariachi band Mariachi California De Javier Vargas. Having his Father as a role model and mentor he immediately transitioned into high gear. Andy’s Mother introduced fifteen-year-old Andy to record producer’s Terry Melcher and Bruce Johnston who is a member of the renowned Beach Boys Band. Terry and Bruce soon presented the young vocalist with a management and production agreement. Both Terry and Bruce quickly expanded on Andy’s ability. His dedication to his music career earned him a recording contract with RCA / BMG. The contract was negotiated and finalized by record executive Ron Fair.
Andy’s love and commitment to the arts had paved the way for his future. In 1999 his then manager and music legend Lou Adler brought an audition to Andy’s attention. By the year 2000 Andy started to tour as a singer on the Supernatural World Tour with Carlos Santana. Today Andy still tours and delivers vocals for the Santana Band wh
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