Current News And Reviews
November 15, 2008
RMSS has thousands of delegates from the National League Of Cities grooving to their Latin Rock sound at the Marriott World Center.
November 14, 2008
RMSS provide their unique brand of Latin Rock for National League Of Cities conference delegates from around the country at the Marriott World Center!
November 8, 2008
Music In The Courtyard Festival in Deltona, FL with Rico Monaco & Sol Sons!  A great evening of the passionate Latin Rock music delivered by RMSS.
October 24, 2008
RMSS rock Friday Night Live at Uptown Altamonte.  Great outdoor festival show at Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs, FL.  Kiyro makes his debut as keyboardist & lead vocalist.
September 26, 2008
Gibson Guitars signs Rico Monaco to an Artist Agreement!  "I am very happy to be working with Gibson.  Thanks to Michael, Tiffany, and Matt at Gibson Orlando for their great support." -Rico Monaco  The deal was proposed by Michael Waggoner, Entertainment Relations Managing Director Global Strategic Alliances Gibson Guitar Corporation (former Columbia Records Exec.)
September 18, 2008
Rico Monaco & The New Centurions rockin "Liam Fitzpatricks" in Lake Mary, Florida
September 13, 2008
Gibson Guitars Clinic with Rico Monaco at Bloomingdales at Mall At Millenia!   What a great event with many budding guitarists out to watch, listen and learn.  Great performances by Rico with keyboardist Kiyro and students as well.
September 4, 2008
Guitar Town sponsored by Gibson Guitars preview Bloomingdales at Mall At Millenia featuring 10 foot high artist renditions of Gibson Les Paul guitars!
August 21, 2008
Rico Monaco & The New Centurions at Friday Nite Live in Uptown Altamonte POSTPONED due to Tropical Storm Fay.  Rescheduled to October 24, 2008.
August 15, 2008
Rico Monaco & The New Centurions back at the new Irish Pub "Liam Fitzpatricks" in Lake Mary, Florida
August 1, 2008
The legendary jazz fusion band "Return To Forever" performs at House Of Blues.  What a great show with Corea, DiMeola, Clarke, and White!
July 17 & 24, 2008
Rico Monaco & The New Centurions kickin' out the jams at the new Irish Pub "Liam Fitzpatricks" in Lake Mary, Florida
May 8, 2008
RMSS puts on a great show at "Alive After Five in Sanford."  It was a wonderful street festival.
April 18, 2008
St. James Talent Show -Orlando, Florida.  Rico produces the 8 th grade band "Kings Way" for the 4th year in a row. Joe, Charlie, Sergio, and Dylan put on a great show and rocked the audience!
April 12, 2008
Rico Monaco & The New Centurions rock Dexters in Winter Park, Florida!
March 29, 2008
The New Centurions featuring Rico Monaco at Bourbon St. Restaurant & Music Hall in The Villages, FL.  Jessie Caraballo on drums (Marc Anthony & J-Lo)
March 7, 2008
The New Centurions featuring Rico Monaco at Bourbon St. Restaurant & Music Hall in The Villages, FL.  Jessie Caraballo on drums (Marc Anthony & J-Lo) and they rocked!  Luis Rojas and Joel Lopez kickin out the jams on bass and keys too!
March 5, 2008
Rico Monaco sits in at BB Kings Blues Club with the BB King Allstar Band.  ROCK IT!
February 23, 2008
The New Centurions featuring Rico Monaco at Bourbon St. Restaurant & Music Hall in The Villages, FL.  Al Cheek who is Rico's best friend and a great musician is the owner of this great New Orlean's style Restaurant & Music Hall.
Thursday February 14, 2008
Rico Monaco performs at Orlando's Amway Arena on the outdoor stage for WHTQ 96.5 with the band "Switch" opening for the VAN HALEN   show!!  That's right Rico rocked some VH tunes at about 6:45 pm to get the fans ready for Eddie and the boys!  Wow, if only Sammy and Michael could have been there too... maybe next time.
February 9, 2008
Rico Monaco & Sol Sons live at Red Cross Valentines Day event at Gaylord Palms Resort.
February 7, 2008
The New Centurions featuring Rico Monaco at Bourbon St. Restaurant & Music Hall in The Villages, FL.  Al Cheek who is Rico's best friend and a great musician is the owner of this great New Orlean's style Restaurant & Music Hall.
January 25, 2008
The New Centurions featuring Rico Monaco at Bourbon St. Restaurant & Music Hall in The Villages, FL.  Al Cheek who is Rico's best friend and a great musician is the owner of this great New Orlean's style Restaurant & Music Hall.
January 24, 2008
The New Centurions featuring Rico Monaco at Dexters in Winter Park, Fl.
January 19, 2008
The New Centurions featuring Rico Monaco at Cricketeers Arms Pub on International Dr. in Orlando, FL
January 12, 2008
The New Centurions featuring Rico Monaco at Bourbon St. Restaurant & Music Hall in The Villages, FL.  Al Cheek who is Rico's best friend and a great musician is the owner of this great New Orlean's style Restaurant & Music Hall.
January 12, 2008
Rico Monaco & Sol Sons live at "Taste Of Orlando" at the beautiful Veranda Park in Orlando.
December 12, 2007
Rico with Bre Morgan performing at The Children's Center at Florida Hospital.  God Bless those childrena with strength.
November 30, 2007
The New Centurions featuring Rico Monaco at Timmy Macks in Altamonte Springs, FL
November 16, 2007
The New Centurions featuring Rico Monaco at Dexters in Winter Park, Fl.
November 10, 2007
Rico Monaco sits in on some Van Halen tunes with the band Switch at Cricketeers Arms Pub on International Dr. in Orlando, Fl
Oct. 26, 2007
Rico with Bre Morgan at Funspot on International Dr. Orlando, Fl
Oct. 19, 2008
Rico Monaco & Sol Sons live at Hogtober Fest at the Historic Harley Factory in Orlando, FL.
Oct. 12, 2007
The New Centurions featuring Rico Monaco at Trizzys in Altamonte Springs, FL.
Oct. 4, 5, 6, and 7, 2007
Rico in NYC for Van Halen show at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut and for the opera "Pagliacci" at Lincoln Center.  Top of the Empire State building was a blessed event on Sunday October 7, 2007**
Sept. 12, 2007
-Check out this review below!  http://www.antimusic.com/reviews/07/RicoMonaco.shtml
August 31, 2007
Bre Morgan makes her debut with Rico on guitar and as her Musical Director at Oldtown in Kissimmee, FL.  What a great start for Bre.  She has what it takes to make it.
August 15, 2007
Rico and the rockin new band "The New Centurions" goes out and rocks Trizzy's in Altamonte Springs, FL.
July 25, 2007
Bre Morgan and her band rehearse with Rico on guitar for the first time.   The future is very bright for Bre!
July 20, 2007
"The Cube Featuring Rico Monaco" rock Old Town in Kissimmee, FL.
June 28, 2007
Rico's longtime friend Al Cheek opens the restaurant/Jazz & Blues club "Bourbon St" in The Villages, FL. 
June 13, 2007
RMSS at the Tampa Bay Convention Center for 2000 people!  Big show and big success for RMSS.
June 8, 2007
Rico as special guest with The Cube in Daytona Beach, FL.
May 30, 2007
Rico begins producing The Thrusters (James Humann's band).
May 4, 2007
RMSS at "First Friday" Mall At Millenia Orlando, Florida!  The best show of the series according to the staff at WLOQ 103.1 AGAIN!
April 28, 2007
Rico appears as special guest with The Cube at Dexters in Lake Mary, FL.
April 13, 2007
Rico produces the young band Kings Way at the St. James Talent Show in downtown Orlando to awesome response.
March 23, 2007
"The Cube Featuring Rico Monaco" rock Old Town in Kissimmee, FL.
March 8, 2007
Rico begins producing tracks for Dr. Steve & The Medicine Men.
March 3, 2007
RMSS at  the Latin Jazz & Art Festival in Casselberry, FL.  The rain doesn't stop a great show by the band.
March 2, 2007
Rico appears as special guest with The Cube at Dexters in Lake Mary, FL.
February 23, 2007
Rico lays down tracks for Al Cheek in his home studio in Lady Lake, Florida.
February 7, 2007
Rico Monaco appears as special guest with Tito Puente Jr. at the Lyric Theatre in downtown Stuart, Florida!  They rock the house together as always!
January 20, 2007
Frank's Place in S. Orlando with Cabo Wabo Tequila lubricating the club goers.  Good Luck to Frank's Place.  We were happy to give you 4 Saturdays in a row to get this new venue rolling!
January 19, 2007
"The Cube Featuring Rico Monaco" rock Old Town in Kissimmee, FL.
January 13, 2007
RMSS building a bigger audience each week at Frank's Place, a new live music venue in S. Orlando!  Cabo Wabo Tequila helps the party get started and rolling all night long.
January 6, 2007
RMSS lay down the Latin Rock grooves at Frank's Place in S. Orlando.   Cabo Wabo Tequila girls and great music, what a night!
January 4, 2007
"The Cube Featuring Rico Monaco" rock Old Town in Kissimmee, FL for a benefit concert for the children of parents that were murdered.
December 31, 2006- January 1, 2007
Private Event New Year's Eve party that was a great way to rock in 2007!
Decmber 30, 2006
RMSS live at new club Frank's Place in S. Orlando (Hunters Creek).   The Cabo Wabo Tequila was flowing and the band was on fire!
December 29, 2006
"The Cube Featuring Rico Monaco" rock Old Town in Kissimmee, FL.
December 20, 2006
May God Bless the soul of our loving mother Antoinette Monaco.
..."I was so blessed to be with you and hold you when you left this earth.  I am tremendously sad because I can’t hold you in my arms anymore.  But you will always be in my heart, you are my heart, and I will hold you close there forever.
You were the Best One, I Love You   Your Son, Rico
December 15 & 16, 2006
The Cube featuring Rico Monaco rock Dexters in Lake Mary, FL.
November 24, 2006
The Cube Featuring Rico Monaco rock Old Town in Kissimmee, FL.
November 10, 2006
The Cube featuring Rico Monaco rock Dexters in Lake Mary, FL.
November 3, 2006
RMSS at "First Friday" Mall At Millenia Orlando, Florida!  The best show of the series according to the staff at WLOQ 103.1!
October 31, 2006

Connections Magazine Review of the new RMSS CD "Luna Salerno."
"Rico Monaco & Sol Sons has never failed to impress us. Over the years, the band led by virtuoso Santana-esque guitarist Rico Monaco has been a long-time local (and national) favorite of ours. So it came as no surprise that Monaco has dropped yet another first-rate album, both musically and sonically. While normally Latin-oriented, we liked the unique twist Monaco took with the more rockin' "Say Cabo." Also noteworthy is Monaco's long time association with Tito Puente Jr., this time showing up on "One Step Closer To You" and "Ya Ya Ma Ma." Whether live or on record, Rico Monaco is always welcome to our ears."

October 26, 2006
Red Ribbon Celebration- Music in the Park Lake Eola Amphitheatre, downtown Orlando -RMSS rocks with amazing pianist, Antonio Perez, who was our sub for this show.  Tony is from Cuba, now Miami, and has played with "Irakere" and many other tremendous Latin jazz bands.  He was in town to record the new Giovanni Hidalgo CD with our bass player Eddie "Gua Gua" Rivera.   What a treat for the band and everyone at this show.  It was a benefit concert for the "Center For Drug Free Living" with WLOQ 103.1
October 21, 2006
Live Video Clips of RMSS on YouTube
"Ya Ya Ma Ma" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZu5h5U5vc4 and
"One Step Away" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BZ7MhSlMGI , plus many other live concert clips and on our My Space page at http://www.myspace.com/ricomonacoandsolsons (copy and paste)
October 17,2006
Rico Monaco & Sol Sons is now being played by online radio broadcasts in Parma, Italy (http://www.vinilemania.net/index.html) and Cali, Columbia (http://www.myspace.com/solarlatinclub), and soon in Melbourne, Australia (http://fiestajazz.com)! 
October 16, 2006
American Latino TV Interview with RMSS!!
"Rico Monaco & Sol Sons" was interview by the nationally syndicated television show "American Latino TV" (www.aimtvgroup.com) yesterday!  This show is a half hour show that goes into 65 Million Homes everyweek and it targets English speaking Latinos!  It is based in New York City and the producers found the band online through their research for the best Latin type bands in Florida.  The interview will be mixed with concert footage of our video from the Hard Rock Live Orlando from July 7, 2006.  It should be on the air in December. 
Ocotober 13, 2006
Television Debut of "Livewire presents Rico Monaco & Sol Sons at the Hard Rock Live Orlando" on Vision TV 11:00 pm (Orange County Government TV).  It's a one hour concert from July 7, 2006 that smokes!  You can also view it on the internet at http://www.orangecountyfl.net/cms/ORANGEMEDIA/otv/default.htm
October 6, 2006
Rico as Special Guest Guitarist with The Cube at Old Town Themepark in Kissimmee, Florida.  Killer rock tunes played by the band from the 80's, 70's, and 60's with Rico blowin' the crowd solo after solo.  Highlight:  the guitar extravaganza intro with bits of Van Halen's Eruption and Rico signature licks before the song "Panama."
September 29, 30, 2006
Rico as Special Guest Guitarist with The Cube at Dexters in Lake Mary, Florida.  Great rock and Cabo Wabo Tequila event. 
September 20, 2006
Rico begins producing tracks in his home studio for the alternative rock band "Enoch Arden." With Ammon Waters, the leader of the band, a vocalist that has a great original sound somewhat reminiscent of David Bowie.   These tracks will help the band break out and help them as they head to Ireland, England, and Italy for two weeks of tour dates!
September 28, 2006
Rico attends the Santana concert at the Sound Advice Amphitheatre!  Rico says hello to Chester Thompson (great Santana keyboardist) and Chester takes two of RMSS' latest "Luna Salerno" CDs to Carlos.  Great show with Los Lonely Boys and Carlos' son's band, Salvador Santana.
September 8, 2006
Rico goes to see one of his very favorite guitarists, Jeff Beck at House Of Blues Orlando!   With Vinnie Coliauta on drums, what an amazing shoe.  Jeff Beck is one of the best ever.
August 17, 2006
The passing of Enrico F. Monaco Sr. A great father, man,  and supporter of my musical career.  He will be missed tremendously but we will celebrate his blessed life forever.  Thanks be to God for giving him to us.  God Bless his soul and may he rest in peace.  We love you Dad,  Your Son, Rico
August 4, 2006
Old Town Themepark in Kissimmee, Florida. Rico appears with the great rocking cover band The Cube as Special Guest Guitarist and tears it up as usual.
July 19, 2006
Rico Monaco & Sol Sons voted "Best Latin Act" in Central Florida by the readers of the Orlando Weekly for the 3rd time!
July 8, 14, 15, 28, 29, 2006
Rico appears as the Special Guest guitarist with The Cube at Dexters in Lake Mary, Florida.  Rock-n-Roll from the 60's , 70's, and 80's.  Many shots of Cabo Wabo Tequila and CWT t-shirts are given away.
July 7, 2006
Hard Rock Live Orlando!   This great night was filmed by Vision TV (Orange County Gov. TV station) with 6 cameras and 24 track digital audio.  An awesome display of the talent, songwriting, showmanship, and energy of RMSS that will be airing on cable TV on Vision TV Friday Oct. 13, 2006!
June 28 thru July 5
Rico heads to New York City and meets with music industry associates.  The business is in a period of major change.  It's a good thing RMSS has remained independent.  Opportunities are there for the taking now.  New York City is the greatest city in the world.  Jogging by the World Trade Center and up the Hudson River is a highlight.  A 4th of July Party on the beautiful shoreline of Milford, CT with close friends is an amazing way to end the trip.
June 16 & June 17, 2006
Rico goes backstage to say hello to two of his favorite musicians, Sammy Hagar & Michael Anthony.  The shows were "Sammy Hagar & The Wabos with The Other Half featuring Michael Anthony" on Friday 6/16/06 in West Palm Beach at the Sound Advice Amphitheatre and on 6/17/06 in Tampa at the Ford Amphitheatre.  These shows featured Sammy and his great band (Dave, Vic, and Mona with a percussionist-we wonder where Sammy got that idea?) playing his greatest solo material.  Then they took a short break and Michael Anthony came roaring onto the stage with his classic bass solo similar to his Van Halen solo.  They then ripped into "Runnin' With The Devil" and many other classic VH tunes!  They put on one of the best shows of the year!  Rico was able to personally hand the entire band, Sammy, and Michael the brand new RMSS CD "Luna Salerno."  He also surprised them with the new RMSS T-shirts which they loved.  All musicians and road crew love "schwagg" (free stuff).  Thanks to Production Manager Paul Binder and Road Manager- Rick for being cool.  Of course, Sammy and Michael were very happy to see Rico.  It's great to see how much they respect what RMSS is doing musically and for spreading the good word about Cabo Wabo Tequila.  Rico proudly proclaims how great Sammy and Michael are as people/musicians at all RMSS shows.  He even wrote a song about it that is on the new CD called "Say Cabo."  See ya next time Sammy and Mikey!  Great seeing you and your families!
June 2, 2006
Rico jams with The Cube at Old Town in Kissimmee with thousands of "hot cars" in attendance.  The Van Halen tunes are a warm up for the Sammy Hagar/Michael Anthony shows in WPB and Tampa!
May 27, 2006
CD Release Party & Concert for"Luna Salerno." "WLOQ's Jazz Jams Uptown Kick-Off" 6 PM to 10 PM at the Grand Opening of the new Uptown Altamonte  at Crane's Roost Amphitheatre Altamonte Springs, FL.  Over 2,500 in attendance!  What a great show!  Thanks to all our fans/friends, family, WLOQ 103.1, and Uptown Altamonte!
May 25, 2006
RMSS performed live on television WOFL Fox 35 Orlando Morning Show with Jim Van Fleet many times from 5 am to 9 am!  Great promotion for the new CD Luna Salerno and the CD Release Party on Saturday May 27, 2006!  Thanks to Fox 35,  Jim, WOLQ, and Laura Richeson.
May 18, 2006
RMSS at The Exchange Lounge downtown on Church St.
May 13, 2006
Rico with The Cube at Dexters in Lake Mary, FL.
May 11, 2006
RMSS in downtown Orlando blowin' away all the bands that appeared at the Florida Music Festival outside the doors of the Exchange Lounge.
May 4, 2006
Rico with The Cube at Bike Night at Old Town in Kissimmee, FL with over 3,000 motorcycles!
April 21 & 29, 2006
Rico as special guest guitarist with The Cube at Dexters in Lake Mary, FL.
April 13 & 14, 2006
Rico rocks as special guest guitarist with The Cube at Old Town in Kissimmee, FL. Playin' the rockinest tunes of the 70's & 80's and whatever else they decide to try.
April 1, 2006
RMSS record "Ya Ya Ma Ma" and "Vesuvio" live in the studio starting at 9:30 am at Live Oak Studios.
March 30, 2006
RMSS showin' downtown Orlando how it is done at the Exchange Lounge.
March 23, 2006
RMSS rocks the Exchange Lounge with the biggest Thursday they have ever had!
March 9, 2006
RMSS rock the Exchange Lounge in downtown Orlando at Church St.  Thanks to Jose and the entire staff at this great new venue! Tony Miceli, Zoraida, Dimas Sanchez, Eddie "Gua Gua" Rivera, Felix Guerra, and Gino Picart Jr. played their hearts out.
March 4, 2006
Rico rocks at East Of Paris for a private event with Dana Kamide.
Jan 12, 2006
Rico jams at Zabella in Winter Park, FL with Dana Kamide rocking the house!
October 1, 2005
Seminole Jazz Festival in Lake Mary, FL (benefit for the Grove Counseling Center).  The attendance was double the expected total!  RMSS continues to show that they can electrify any crowd, anywhere, any age.  Tony, Zoraida, Eddie, Dimas, Jose, and Gino joined Rico for a spectacular performance.
Sept 24, 2005
Tampa Bay Convention Center in downtown Tampa, FL.   A beautiful night under the stars with the "National Convention Of College Admissions Administrators."  Thousands of people partying to the Latin Rock sounds of RMSS.  Great stage, sound, lighting and crew from New Orleans!
Recording Update8/19/05
Rico Monaco and Sol Sons are heading into a brand new multi-million dollar studio in Orlando.  They will be recording a new CD to be released this fall.  There will be a group of new Latin Rock songs on the CD such as "Say Cabo," "Luna Salerno," "Fuse," etc.... Stay Tuned.
July 30, 2005
The first annual Latin Jazz Festival by WLOQ at Lake Island Park with Nestor Torres and Gabriela Anders.   The rain slowly came to an end as RMSS rocked the 5,000 in attendance.   Gabriela and Nestor were spectacular.  Thanks to Jeff Uryga and Sonny Abelardo for all your support.
June 9 thru June 21, 2005
Rico Monaco travels to Italy, Amsterdam, and London for business/pleasure!  The Italian people are the most warm and life loving in the world.  Rome is amazing.  The Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain, Colosseum, and Florence to the Amalfi Coast were visited.  In his grandparents hometown of San Bartolomeo In Galdo (east of Naples in the mountains), Rico has an impromptu jam at a rehearsal space with native Italian musicians.  Wiith 30 people cramming into see the session there was an incredible response to the Stones, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Hendrix, and Santana songs.  This was very emotional for Rico with some of his cousins attending and being able to perform in the hometown of his Opera Lead Tenor vocalist grandfather, Guiseppe Monaco and grandmother Concetta Agostinelli Monaco!   Amsterdam was CRAZY as you know.  London was historic and fun.  Only two weeks later the tragic bombings of London's subway system that Rico used would take place.   God Bless the good people of London.
May 20, 2005
RMSS kick out the jams at the swank Grand Bohemian Hotel in downtown Orlando.
May 7, 2005
Rico and executive producer Patrick "ShagDaddy" Hicks are invited backstage at the "Sammy Hagar & The Wabos featuring Michael Anthony" at Foxwoods Theatre in Connecticut to hang with the band.  Sammy and Michael are excited to hear the new song "Say Cabo" by RMSS!  Thanks Barry, Sammy, Marco, Michael!
May 6, 2005
First Friday with WLOQ 103.1 at the Mall At Millenia.  Rico and the boys rock 2,000 at this beautiful state of the art mall in Orlando, FL.
April 9, 2005
Rico Monaco's New House Party featuring a showcase set by "RMSS" is a huge success!  Cabo Wabo Tequila was flowing all night!  Thanks to all our friends who came to eat, drink, jam, and celebrate LIFE! Thanks to ShagDaddy, Big Al Cheek, Sabrina, John Parrett, Tony Miceli, Nick & Heather, Brother Joe, and the 60 some people who attended.  This will be an annual party every April!!!!
March 18 to March 22
Rico Monaco  continues the writing of the new CD in the beautiful hills of Fairfield County Connecticut at ShagDaddy's Studio!  12 songs on the way!!!
March 17, 2005
Rico performs with Dana Kamide at Sin-e' in the East Village of New York City.  Great show with many industry types showing up.  Thanks to Keith Eland, Patrick Hicks, Andrew Gould, The Baumgarten Family, Leda, etc...  great fun had by all!
December, January, & February, March 2005!
The writing continues for the next CD.
December 10, 2004
Rico & his friend, fellow producer/musician, Tony Miceli perform as a duo for Defense Attorney Todd Copeland's Holiday Party and new office opening in Kissimee, FL.  A great time had by all!  Thanks Todd!   Best Of Luck in with your 2nd office.
November 26, 2004
RMSS rocks WLOQ's "Jazz Fest" 11/26/04.   Thanks to Jeff and all the crew at 103.1! Big audience showed up after the Orlando Christmas Parade.
September, October, November 2004
RMSS and ALL of Florida recover from Hurricanes Charlie, Frances, Jeanne, and Ivan!  Devistating many communities throughout Florida.  We pray for everyone affected by these powerful storms.  A bold reminder to be thankful for what we have,  We thank God everyday for another chance to be have a positive LIFE!  New roofs are going up everywhere and many people lost there homes completely.  No power in Florida in August  and September is very difficult to deal with...  but we will survive and thrive!
Sept. 5, 9, 11, 2004
Van Halen in Biloxi, MS, Tampa, FL, and Ft. Lauderdale, FL.  Rico has a great time with Sammy and Michael at these shows.  Van Halen sound awesome again.   Good to have them back.  Thanks to Sammy, Michael, Marco, Barry, Sabrina, and the entire crew!
August 28, 2004
RMSS at Hard Rock Live Orlando!  Great show featuring the stage set used for MTV's shows filmed at Hard Rock Live Orlando this summer.  Orange County Government TV filmed the show and it will be shown on public cable TV in Central Florida!  RMSS attack the airwaves again!
August 3, 2004
Rico helps arrange a song and records with Colin Smith (lead vocalist of Mr. North) at Dirk Kennedy's Queens, NY studio.  The session last all night and produces a great song to be submitted to Santana.  It may be considered for Carlos' next CD.
July 31, 2004
ShagDaddy's Birthday Bash on Milford Beach, CT.  Great party for a great friend.  Rico jams with the "Love Junkies'" and his friend Al Cheek.  They perform the original song by Rico & Al called "ShagDaddy For Eternity" to great response.  Patrick Hicks is a great man and supporter of RM!  Thanks Pat , Alicia, The Canadians, and all the good friends who attended.
Saturday June 19, 2004
Summer Jazz 2004 at the Naples Beach Resort Hotel in beautiful Naples, Florida.  The biggest crowd of this festivals' history of over 3,000 people came out and went CRAZY for RMSS.  The band sold more CDs than at any other gig in the past and they couldn't sign enough autographs to keep the people happy.  This type of response is the norm for RMSS but this was a special night that no one in the band will forget.  God blessed the band with the ability and the audience was directly involved in creating an amazing event.  The beach the next day was beautiful.  Thanks to all our new friends in Naples and the staff at the hotel/festival.  
Friday June 4, 2004
"First Friday" sponsored by WLOQ 103.1,  Mall at Millennia off Conroy Rd. and I-4 Orlando, FL. 5 pm to 8 pm.  Rained out and rescheduled for July 2, 2004.  Rico was interviewed on WLOQ that morning to great response.  Elena, Ciao Bella Signorina (making its radio debut), and Oye Como Va Live In Paris were spun during the interview.
May 28, 2004
CDBaby has hooked RMSS up with the following Digital Distribution websites.  You can go to any of the following sites and download RMSS music!  DApple iTunes http://www.apple.com/itunes/store/, Rhapsody http://www.listen.com/, Sony Connect http://www.sonyconnect.com/, Napster http://www.napster.com/, PureTracks http://www.puretracks.com/, MusicNet http://www.musicnet.com/, AudioLunchbox http://www.audiolunchbox.com/, MusicMatch http://www.musicmatch.com/download/music_intro.htm, Emusic http://www.emusic.com/, BuyMusic http://www.buymusic.com/, NetMusic http://www.netmusic.com, DiscLogic http://www.disclogic.com/, Emepe3.com http://www.emepe3.com/, Etherstream http://www.etherstream.com/, Linspire http://www.linspire.com/, Music4Cents http://www.music4cents.com/, QTRnote http://www.qtrnote.com/, TriaSite http://www.gimmemusic.net/, CatchMusic http://catchmusic.net/catchweb/, Viztas Digital Marketplace http://viztas.com/
May 27, 2004

NEWS:  Rico Monaco and Sol Sons have been selected for the Ars Nova Productions Compilation: The Hottest Independent Latin Artists, Volume 9: Latin/World.  Ars Nova Productions (www.arsnovaproductions.com) is based out of Chicago and will be distributing these CDs worldwide!  
Saturday May 15, 2004
Children Of Love Foundation" Honduras Orphanage Charity Benefit.  RMSS "unplugged" for this wonderful charity to help needy children.  Great night.
May 7, 2004
Hard Rock Live Orlando.  RMSS rocks the big venue as only they can.  Great audience response and HR staff always is happy to hear RMSS.  "Ciao Bella Signorina" has become a fan favorite song.
May 5, 2004
Cinco De Mayo Party at Universal Studios Citywalk Latin Quarter.  Great event that included a mix of all races, colors and creeds.  It is great to see how Rico and The Sol Sons appeal to a cross section of people especially live on stage!
April 17, 2004
Calico Jacks Casselberry, FL.   Rico Monaco Trio rocks and rolls again.  Classic, New and original rock.
April 7, 2004 
Live After 5 with WLOQ 103.1" at the Black Fin in Winter Park Village.  Packed the outside of the venue!  RMSS surrounded by fans and left the crowd chanting for more!
April 2, 2004
Calico Jacks UCF.  First Rico Monaco Trio show!!  Power Trio rockin' hard all night!   Fun side project for the band and their fans.
March 2004
The band is taking some time off to write some new material and work on other band related items.
February 7, 2004
Sunset Jazz Festival at Casselberry- RMSS with WLOQ 103.1 draws over 2,000 people to this great show!  Sold out of CD's!  4 camera video shoot for Seminole County Government TV.  The audiences are truly growing and that is an excellent sign. 
January 18, 19, 20, 2004
IBM Convention at the Dolphin and Swan Hotels on Disney Property.  Each night featured audiences from all over the world which proved well suited for RMSS.  The last night was attended by 6,000 IBM related people from Europe (most from Italy and Germany).  They went wild for Rico and the band.  Audience participation with chanting, dancing, and getting onstage with the band.  Though it was cold outside the audience kept the band playing through the scheduled break straight through to the end of the night.  Many, many, in the audience highly recommended the band make it's way over to Italy, Germany, Spain, France, Holland, Switzerland, etc....  We will get over to Europe to make our mark there.  It's our destiny!
January 3, 2004
Hard Rock Live Orlando.  RMSS perform at the big venue to a rabid crowd and have an 8 dance group choreographed by lead vocalist, Page, come out for "One Step Away."  Cool Birthday/Aftershow Party for Rico at the Hard Rock Hotel Velvet Lounge.
New Year's Eve 3003- 2004 December 31, 2003.
Rico is the "Special Guest Guitarist" at the Dana Kamide show at the Orchid Ballroom at Church St. Station.
December 19, 2003
Black Fin in Winter Park, FL.  Rocked the house as usual.
December 11, 2003
"Jingle Mingle" charity Christmas Party at the Citrus Bowl Stadium Club.  Party, party, party!
December 10, 2003
Payas, Payas, and Payas Christmas Event.  Outdoors under the bigtop with the Latino Lawyers and friends.
November 2, 2003
RMSS headline "Fall Fiesta" at Lake Eola Bandshell for WMMO 98.9.
October 31 & November 1, 2003
Cheers in Longwood, FL.  Rico sits in with local band.*#*
October 30, 2003
Grand Opening of "The Kitchen Restaurant" at the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Studios Orlando.  Rico invited to private event which featured guests Sammy Hagar, Robin Zander of Cheap Trick, Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray, Mike Reno, Alex Ligertwood of Santana, Joe Lynn Turner, etc...
October 25, 2003
Cheers in Longwood.  Rico sits in with local band.
October 22, 2003
CD Release Party for "Ciao Bella Signorina" at The Black Fin in Winter Park, FL.  Packed house bought up many CD's.  New RMSS banner from Cabo Wabo Tequila on full display.
October 3 thru October 13, 2003
Cabo Wabo Meltdown & Sammy Hagar Birthday Bash.  Rico jams with Michael Anthony, Sammy, Mesh, Vitamin T, and has a great time over this glorious 11 business/pleasure trip.
September 19, 2003
Studio info:  Rico is doing all he can to finish the 4 song EP before his trip to Cabo Wabo in Mexico.  There have been difficulties as usual but persitence will pay off.  Look for a CD release party in Orlando in mid- October.
September 15, 2003
House of Blues with Cafe Tacuba, Latin Grammy winning band from Mexico.  Great show with RMSS continuing to prove that they can win over many different types of audiences. 
August 24, 2003
Old Town in Kissimmee, FL with WLOQ 103.1- rained out.
August 9, 16, 17, 29, 30, 2003
Rico Monaco appeared  as Special Guest Lead Guitarist at various clubs in Orlando and Daytona Beach!
August 7, 2003
Salt Lake City, Utah at the Grand America 5 Star Hotel!  Incredible show with special guest Tito Puente Jr.  Rico and the band were given first class treatment for their stay in SLC by Lifescan.  The show was packed out and the audience was one of the most enthusiastic RMSS has performed for in a the last few years!  SLC is a beautiful city and we thank Metropolitan Ent., Hard Drive, and Jack Morton for making it happen.
July 30, 2003
RMSS are the first band to play poolside at the spectacular Hard Rock Hotel Orlando!   The rain delayed the show but their was a great surprise in store for the band.  Lou Carrier, GM of the hotel, had Barry Augus of Cabo Wabo Tequila (Sammy Hagar's main man for his tequila brand) fly in to see the band!  Rico and the band were completely unaware of this reunion!  They have been working with and communicating with Barry often but have not seen him since their triumphant Cabo Wabo Cantina shows in Mexico with Sammy Hagar and Smashmouth back in October 2002!  Rock legend, Pat Travers, came out to see the band as well.  Great day by the amazing HR Hotel pool!  Thanks Barry and Lou, you guys ROCK!
July 10, 16, 24, 25, 26, 2003
Rico Monaco doing guitar-sub work for the Melissa Crispo band.  He learned 30 songs in two days to cover the gig for them!  And if you happen to be lucky enough to see the band with him, you will see why he was voted "Musician Of The Year 2002" in Orlando.  Versatility, showmanship, professionalism and most importantly PASSION are the qualities he displays at every show, small or large.
July 19, 2003
After taking some time off to begin their new recording, RMSS was happy to see a packed house waiting for them to come out of the confines of the recording studio.  The Black Fin, the only small venue RMSS play, has been instrumental in establishing the band in the Orlando/Winter Park area.  On this Saturday night there was something in the air or water.  The audience/dancers were "wild" with passion!  If you were there, you would know what we mean.  Great night had by all, another blessing from above for the band!
May 16, 17, & 18, 2003
Coconuts On The Beach will never be the same!  RMSS leveled this regionally famous beach club.  The audience came from Orlando, the eastern coast of Florida, and the local area to party with the band all weekend.  Friday night the Cabo Wabo Girls were there with giveaways and made the night more special. And Saturday night was hot!  Outside on the deck Sunday was great!  The beach background was inspiration for the band.  We look forward to returning to Coconuts in the near future.  Thanks to Chris and Donny for making the show happen.
May 3, 2003
"Tropical Heatwave" (tropicalheatwave.org) in Ybor City Tampa, FL is a big event for WMNF 88.5.  WMNF is one of the biggest community listener supported stations in the country.  DJ Speedy Gonzalez interviewed Rico on the air before the show and has had RMSS in his Top Ten since the release of the RMSS self titled CD!  42 bands and 7 stages at this great event.  RMSS was the featured act in the Cuban Club Ballroom.  A great show with tremendous response from the audience.  CD's were selling like hotcakes.  The room was full of moving and grooving concert goers totally into the Latin Rock sounds of the band!  Thanks Randy Wynne, Speedy Gonzalez, and everyone from WMNF.  See you all in Tampa soon!
May 2, 2003
Bombardiers in Vero Beach is a new club that Rico Monaco & Sol Sons have helped get off the ground.  Thanks to all the good people of Vero for coming out to support us.  We look forward to seeing you again!
April 30, 2003
Rico Monaco & Sol Sons would like to thank the thousands who attended this past Sundays’ Jazzfest Kissimmee. WLOQ 103.1 (wloq.com) sponsored this great all day event at beautiful Lakefront Park and RMSS “sold out” of CD’s! BIG NEWS: WLOQ 103.1 in Winter Park/Orlando is going to add the RMSS original song “Elena Mi Carino” track #6 from the self titled CD! Listen to the station over the next few weeks and please, call them to keep it going. This is great news and should lead to more airplay. WLOQ has been big supporters of Rico & the band and the band is very appreciative of that! Special thanks to Jeff, Amy, Robin, Melissa, Brian, and the entire staff 103.1! Many great opportunities are coming our way and this event can be pivotal in our future success!
April 11, 2003
Bombardiers in Vero Beach, FL is a new club that has a great future ahead of it.  It was an excellent night for RMSS to be back in Vero for the first time in 2 years.  This should become a good regular stop for the band.  Thanks to Cameron!
April 8, 2003
RMSS rocking a convention as only they can at the beautiful Wyndham Palace Resort & Spa in the Downtown Disney area.  The big thirteen piece "RMSS Orchestra" is a force to behold!  Funhouse did a wonderful job also.  Thanks to Lisa and Richie for booking the band! 
April 5, 2003
The great people of Winter Park have helped RMSS become on the most well respected bands in Central Florida.  This show was sponsored by Cabo Wabo Tequila with the "Cabo Wabo Girls" getting onstage with the band during the RMSS original song "Tropico."  The band has been changing the chorus to "Cabo Wabo" ever since the unforgettable shows down at the Cantina in Mexico with Sammy Hagar and Smashmouth last October.  Thanks to Janis Gardner from Cabo Wabo Tequila for supporting RMSS.
March 28, 2003
The Hard Rock Live Orlando.  RMSS first time back at the scene of their "Cabo Wabo/Hard Rock Cafe National Battle Of The Bands Championship" opening victories.  Cabo Wabo Tequila was there promoting their great product.  Great turnout for the band and continuing evidence that this band belongs are the "world stage."  The big band version of RMSS with horns (Corey, JR, and Bill) and female backing vocalists (Nayla and Kristin).  Thrusters and Urbane Cowboys kicked ass opening the show.
March 23, 2003
Winter Park Arts Festival in Winter Park, Florida.  Rain couldn't ruin the powerful set RMSS played.  The faithful in Winter Park who support the band came out in the rain and the band left them wanting more!
March 21, 2003
House Of Blues, Orlando with "The Legendary Wailers."  Amazing show with on of the true legendary bands who backed the world changing musician, Bob Marley.  RMSS introduced their Italian/English new original song, "Ciao Bella Signorina" to excellent response.  This song could launch the band into the stratosphere.  Standing toe to toe with a great world band shows the ability and potential international appeal of Rico and the band.  Thanks to all the wonderful staff at HOB, especially Chuck Dinkins.
March 8, 2003
The Orlando Harley Davidson WLOQ 103.1 "100 Years Of Harley Concert" was exciting and interesting.  Big stage, big bikes, lots of leather, and RMSS make a great mix.  Jimmy Sommers followed RMSS with a tight set of his smooth sax jazz.  Thanks to Jeff and Amy at WLOQ and all at Harley.
February 27, 2003
The Velvet Sessions at the Hard Rock Hotel are fast becoming the hottest monthly event in Orlando.  RMSS opened the show with a blistering set.  Loverboy came out sounding as great as ever playing hit song after hit song with lead vocalist,Mike Reno in top form.  Original members guitarist, Paul Dean, drummer, Matt Frenette, and keyboardist, Doug Johnson sounded tight with their new bassist, Spider.  They were kicking out the jams all night.  The band and crew of Loverboy was very accommodating and friendly to RMSS.  Thanks to Lou and Eik at HR Hotel.  Great night had by all.
February 26, 2003
Outside at Black Fin  in Winter Park Village is always a great night for RMSS!  The first show in 2 months was hot as expected.  Chris Valentino on drums, David Gonzalez on bass are great additions!  Nayla added her energy and talent to our backing vocals very well also.
February 2, 2003
Joining producer/engineer Juan Covas in the studio to produce two songs for the girl group “N-Fininty,” Rico lays down many guitar tracks and re-writes the songs for the group. Juan and the girls are very pleased with the results. Rico has been asked to contribute more of his production skills to their songs in the near future. More producing of acts is in the future for RM.
January 26, 2003
Rico Monaco appeared as “Special Guest Guitarist” with the Dana Kamide Band at Orlando’s “Dowdy Pavillion Super Bowl Party” to benefit The Quest Foundation. High energy and rockin’ with Dana and the boys!
January 13, 2002
RMSS has had a wonderfully successful 2002 and are looking forward to taking the next big step in 2003! The band is currently focusing on writing new material for their next recording. They plan to take a little time off as they do every year to do this and then get back out for live shows in a month or so. They are hard at work reinventing, recharging, and rededicating the sound of the band. The vitality of this band is based on incorporating new influences and furthering the “signature style” of the band by tearing the entire thing down to its core then rebuilding. They are well on their way as of this writing! As always, the band and crew thank you all for your support. See you at our next show in your area in 2003!
December 31, 2002
Rico Monaco makes a guest appearance with the Dana Kamide Band (http://www.danakamide.com) at the Miro New Year’s Eve Formal Party in downtown Orlando. Stepping on stage before midnight and “blowing the roof off the place” was what Rico did with Dana’s band. Clearly, the highlight of the evenings’ festivities.

 
December 28, 2002
Church Street Market, Orlando, FL  Cold weather, hot band.  RMSS rocked downtown Orlando!  Tribadism opened the show and warmed up the crowd well.
December 19, 2002
The Hard Rock Hotel, Orlando, FL  "Velvet Sessions."  Instantly accepted and loved by the audience at this great monthly event on the last Thursday of every month.  Look for RMSS to appear again opening for a national act.

 
November 15, 2002
World Center Marriott, Orlando, FL
Incredible top notch convention put on by Marriott. Perry Lynch deserves much credit and thanks from all of us. The Marriott family in attendance and corporate convention planners made the evening extremely special. 17 piece RMSS band including 4 horns, 4 dancers, and two female backing vocalists. Great show. The 27th floor presidential suite was an excellent place to spend the night for the band. Thanks Perry, Charles at Blade Agency, and Marriott!
November 8, 2002
The Blue Martini, West Palm Beach, FL
at "Cityplace" (561.835.8601) - 550 S. Rosemary Avenue
8 PM to Midnight - RMSS back in the area!
October 3 - 13, 2002
Cabo Wabo Cantina, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. WOW! Go here for the story and here for the pics!
September 24, 2002
Current News - Rico Monaco & Sol Sons have been voted as one of the three finalists in the Hard Rock Live "Cabo Wabo Battle Of The Bands" contest.  Thanks so very much to everyone who voted - the entire band feels incredibly blessed with this opportunity.  The winning band will be announced on Thursday, September 26 - and then maybe a celebration round of Tequila will be in order - keep your fingers crosses!
September 19, 2002
Hard Rock Live "Cabo Wabo Battle Of The Bands" Semi-finals, Orlando, FL - RMSS wins again in the second round.  Thanks to all our friends and fans who came out and thanks to everyone at the Hard Rock.  Now the voting will begin - make sure to verify your votes after submitting!!!
September 5, 2002
Hard Rock Live "Cabo Wabo Battle Of The Bands", Orlando, FL - RMSS wins by a landslide in the first round.  Thanks to all our friends who continue to support us.  Next is Thursday Sept. 19, 2002 for the Orlando Finals of the Cabo Battle Of Bands.  The entire band is gelling like never before.  Many positive things are happening and we thank God for that.  Thanks to everyone at Hard Rock.
Road Log by Rico Monaco from his tour as the "Special Guest Guitarist" with The Thrusters Aug. 23 thru Aug. 31, 2002.

Sunday Sept. 1, 2002 - HOME. At midnight returned to home sweet home and my bed. A little run down and tired because we traveled 4600 miles and played one nighters every night for 9 days in a row! I want to thank James Humann, my good friend, for inviting me as the "Special Guest Guitarist" on this tour. JC, Jeff, Tony, and our good friend Seth who documented the entire trip with photos/video were very good to me also.

Saturday August 31, 2002 - Hard Rock Cafe Myrtle Beach, SC - The coolest looking Hard Rock shaped like a pyramid. We ended the tour in style by rocking the house down! "RAWK!"

Friday August 30, 2002 - Grog & Tankard Niteclub in Georgetown, DC. - Tremendous day in the beautiful capital of the USA. Visited the Hershorn Musuem of Modern Art, Air & Space Museum (saw and IMAX 3D movie about the Space Station and a planetarium movie called Infinity Express about the discoveries we are making about the universe), The Museum Of Natural History, and took a walk around the White House. The WH looks very well secured to me. The gig was great and I had a great Italian meal at Mama Maria's & Enzio's in Georgetown.