about the show
The Rico Monaco celebrates Santana’s greatest hits and the spirit of Latin Rock, seamlessly blending timeless classics, reimagined anthems, and award-winning originals in the tradition of Santana, into a high-energy, modern concert. Every set delivers passion, melody, and power, built for festivals, theaters, and premium events.


About The Artist
Rico Monaco is an award-winning guitarist, songwriter, producer, and international performer. As the leader of the Rico Monaco Band, he has headlined festivals, concerts, and major events worldwide, captivating audiences with powerful guitar work, dynamic songwriting, and a distinctive fusion of Rock and Latin rhythms.
Legacy Connection
Rico has shared the spotlight with rock icon Sammy Hagar & Michael Anthony (Van Halen) and Latin music royalty Tito Puente Jr. International highlights include performances across Paris, Italy, New York City, San Francisco, Miami, Washington DC, Texas, and Cabo San Lucas, uniting diverse audiences through rhythm and melody.
Sample Songlist - Santana Highlights
Oye Como Va · Black Magic Woman · Evil Ways · Soul Sacrifice · Smooth · Maria Maria · Jingo ·Put Your Lights On · Europa · Love Of My Life · Samba Pa Ti , etc. Along side Santana’s greatest hits, the Rico Monaco reimagines iconic songs by Tito Puente, The Rolling Stones, Marc Anthony, Gloria Estefan, Shakira, Eric Clapton, Dua Lipa, and more — while showcasing Rico Monaco’s award-winning original music which is in the tradition of Santana.
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