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From Fernando’s website (www.fernandoviciconte.com):

Fernando Viciconte combines incisively melodic songwriting, edgy, Crazy Horse-like rock and a passionate vocal twang that leaves no doubt he means every note that springs from his lips. Think of a south of the border-inflected Neil Young, or Tom Petty in his angst-ier days.

Fernando was another surprise for me personally. I was not familiar with his music at all and the loss was mine. Fernando hails from Argentina and is a rock-a-holic all the way. He currently resides in Portland and through his friendship with Peter Buck, has appeared on R.E.M. albums and other side projects with Peter.

This is the final photo from the music festival that I will be posting via blog entries. I will still be posting slideshows for each night when they are finally done.

Fernando Viciconte And The Minus 5 - Todos Santos Music Festival Finale

Dave Depper is an extremely versatile musician. He recreated Paul McCartney’s Ram album nearly solo, playing all instruments and singing all vocals except the female ones. Quite a feat! During the festival he mostly played keyboards but occasionally he picked up a guitar too.

Dave Depper And The Minus 5, Todos Santos Music Festival Finale

Just a quick black and white shot from the Minus 5 set – that’s Dave Depper sitting in on keyboards. I still plan to put slideshows online but wanted to get these last photos posted in a more timely manner.

Minus 5 Rock The Plaza On The Final Night Of Todos Santos Music Festival

After Kev’n Kinney and before the Minus 5 set, Peter Buck took the stage along with other notables including Chloe Johnson (Festival Organizer), Alejandro Blanco (Hotel California), Erick Ochoa (Palapa Society), Todos Santos mayor “Papule”, Oscar Rosales, the Pacifico/Corona girls and a Baja Sur tourism official whose name I don’t recall. Peter spoke to the audience in Spanish about the festival, the Palapa Society and the money being raised. He then symbolically signed the $10,000 USD check that represented his personal monetary contribution to the Palapa Society.

Peter Buck Amazing The Crowd With A Short Speech In Spanish

Another big surprise for me personally was the music of Kev’n Kinney. Man can he rock! He plays a southern style of rock, heavily influenced by the Allman Brothers. He told me he was from Michigan but spent 20 years rockin’ in the Atlanta area. Could have fooled me – he is very good and gets a crowd roaring and dancing effortlessly.

Kev'n Kinney And Peter Buck - Todos Santos Music Festival 2012

Kev'n Kinney And Minus 5 - Todos Santos Music Festival 2012

On the final night of the 2012 Todos Santos Music Festival, Blake Sennett and The Elected, played the main stage in the plaza. Peter Buck and Chuck Prophet joined in after a few songs.

Blake Sennet, Brittany Smith, Olivia Marisco - The Elected

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