Sebastian is a guitarist, composer and artist living in Los Angeles. He started playing the guitar at age 13 and was very influenced by blues and classic rock. Nowadays he can be found playing different genres of music in places like the famous Whiskey Go Go, theaters like the Dolby Theater and arenas like the Forum.
In 2017 Sebastian performed the song “Mas Buena” at the Latin American Music Awards with Gloria Trevi and Alejandra Guzman being the main guitarist of the show.
In 2019 he shared the stage as a special guest with the popular Mexican band Maná at the acclaimed Forum Arena.
The guitarist and artist is recognized and admired for his incredible stage presence and talent with the instrument. Sebastian always demonstrates and transmits his energy and passion both through live performances and in recording sessions that attracts the attention of the audience that appreciates it.
In 2015 he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his studies at “Los Angeles College of Music” where he obtained a degree in music specializing in guitar performance, at the same time he produced and mastered his music that helped him give him a place in the industry.
Sebastian recorded in the “Beautiful Blue” EP of Kairvina, mastered the EP “Eat the World” of his main band High Society Homeless and has recorded with Hgroove on some of his songs such as “Que Pasa” and “Amazing Life”.
Interview:
Where were you born?
I was born in Mexico City.
How long have you been living in Los Angeles?
I moved in in 2016 so four years.
How old are you?
I’m 23 years old
How long have you been in the music industry?
I have been professionally involved 4 years but I have been practicing music 10 years.
One of your biggest performances has been at the Forum with Mana. How was that?
That was incredible. Put yourself in-front of 16,000 people shouting at you and imagine how that sounds, even louder that my guitar. The fans loved the show and playing with Mana is incredible. Every member of the band has a huge heart and they show it on stage and outside the stage.
What else can you tell us about the performance at the Forum?
For the band, they broke a record of having the most booked dates at the arena. They had 7 concerts in a row and I played on the first one they had on September 20, 2019.
I know previously you also played with Gloria Trevi and Alejandra Guzman. Tell me more about that.
The two singers got a place to perform at the Latin American Music Awards in 2017 and they called me to perform with them because they had heard me playing before and they liked my work. Also, they needed a rock and roll looking guitarist so I was the perfect fit for them.
What was your role in the Latin American Music Awards?
I played the lead guitar lines and solo for the song “Mas Buena” that the two artists have previously released. I was placed center stage on top of a platform playing a beautiful Flying V made by Gibson.
Do you have your own music out?
Yes,s I am a producer too and I recorded and produced my band “High Society Homeless”. We are streaming on every platform like Spotify, Pandora, Apple Music, Amazon music, and more. With that band, we all do the writing together but all the guitar parts were created by me.
What other work have you done?
I have helped the artist and bass player HGroove recording guitars and doing some production work with him. He just released his new single called “Que Pasa” and I recorded all the guitar work in that song.
How long have you been playing guitar?
I have been playing for 10 years.
What other instruments do you play?
I play the electric bass and sing.
What are your plans for the future?
Keep playing with big name artist in-front of thousands of people, take my band and the artist I’m working with to the top and keep recording and producing different artists.