Coco Montoya

“A show-stopper…heartfelt singing and merciless guitar with a wicked icy burn.” Living Blues

“One of the most prodigious and gifted electric bluesmen on the planet…a deeply soulful singer and incendiary guitarist [with] a seemingly endless penchant for invention.” Allmusic

Coco Montoya is a powerhouse of modern blues, renowned for his fiery guitar work, emotive vocals, and electrifying live performances. A self-taught, left-handed guitarist who plays with the strings upside down, Montoya honed his craft under the mentorship of blues legends Albert Collins and John Mayall. His solo debut, Gotta Mind to Travel (1995), earned him the Blues Music Award for Best New Artist, propelling him into the spotlight.

Over the years, Montoya has released a series of acclaimed albums, including Ya Think I’d Know Better (1996), which reached No. 10 on Billboard’s Blues Albums chart and was nominated for a W.C. Handy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album. His 2019 release, Coming In Hot, was recognized by AllMusic as a ‘Favorite Blues Album’.

Don’t miss your chance to experience one of modern blues’ true masters live in concert.

Saturday, October 18, 7:30 PM
Performing Arts Center
10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135