COLD WAR aka ILLUMINATION BANDS

For the preferred few with the raw intensity and reckless abandon of hungry warriors out to conquer the musical world lucky enough to be part of Cold War or Illumination, the journey was both inspiring and rewarding. They found a deep and soul filled satisfaction of knowing that they were part of something great that will never be forgotten.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Cold War + Illumination

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1971-1974

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Cold War / 1974

Cold War / 1974
Eli and Alex

Cold War

COLD WAR

COLD WAR
1973

Kephas

Kephas
Richard Gonzalez

Illumination

Illumination
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Illumination

Illumination
Eddy Perez (RIP) 1978

Starfire

Starfire
Albert Acosta and Hector E.

Richard (Kephas) Gonzalez

Richard  (Kephas) Gonzalez
Guantanamera

Eli / 1972

Adrian's last interview.....

Adrian's last interview.....
Adrian Garcia (RIP) with Cheyanne

Kephas

Kephas

Honey From The Rock

Honey From The Rock
Kephas

Kephas

Kephas
Kephas on You Tube

Al Banos (El Caballin)

Richard (Kephas) Gonzalez

Richard (Kephas) Gonzalez

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Eddy Perez 10/28/1952 - 3/19/2003

Eddy Perez 10/28/1952 - 3/19/2003
Blue Haze & Illumination

Eli with Al Banos

Eli with Al Banos
at Tuttles / 1982

Illumination Dance

Illumination Dance
America's 300th Birthday ticket stub

Illumination

Illumination
at the Barcelona / Miami Beach, Fl.

Illumination Dance

Illumination Dance
with Fajardo y sus Estrellas

Open House Bands of the 70's

Open House Bands of the 70's
With D.J. Alex Gutierrez

ILLUMINATION

ILLUMINATION
1975

COLD WAR

COLD WAR
KEPHAS / 1973

BLUE HAZE - 1972

BLUE HAZE - 1972
on Facebook

STARFYRE

STARFYRE
Starfyre on Calle Ocho

COLD WAR

COLD WAR
ELI AND ALEX / 1973

COLD WAR

COLD WAR
The original 'Cold War'...Left-Right: Alex Sanchez (organ), Richard Gonzalez (Kephas-guitar/vox), Phillip Alvarado (drums), Jose Roque (congas) Joe Sparacino (bass) - early 70's...

Ibrahim Munoz

Ibrahim Munoz

COLD WAR

COLD WAR
L-R: Kephas, Justo Sierra, Jose Roque, Phillip Alvarado...

Cold War

Cold War
Eli and Alex

Adrian Garcia

Adrian Garcia
Adrian Garcia (RIP)

ILLUMINATION

ILLUMINATION
1975

Cold War and Illumination Bands

Cold War and Illumination Bands
Al Banos (Caballin)

COLD WAR

COLD WAR
KEPHAS

ILLUMINATION

ILLUMINATION

ILLUMINATION

ILLUMINATION
Al "Caballin" Baños

ILLUMINATION 1976

ILLUMINATION 1976
L/R - SEAN MOORE, ELI, IBRAHIM MUÑOZ, DEBBIE ARCH, ALEX SANCEZ, RICHARD (KEPHAS) GONZALEZ

ILLUMINATION 1976

ILLUMINATION 1976
L/R - ALEX SANCHEZ, ALBERT (CABALLIN) BAÑOS, WOLF

COLD WAR 1973 (FOUNDING MEMBERS)

COLD WAR  1973 (FOUNDING MEMBERS)
L/R - RICHARD (KEPHAS) GONZALEZ, ALEX SANCHEZ, JOE SPARACINO, JOSE ROQUE, PHILLIP ALVARADO

OPEN HOUSE- 1976

OPEN HOUSE- 1976

ILLUMINATION

ILLUMINATION
ELI

Kephas

" Bio written by Dan Kimpel... Kephas is a word with both Greek and Aramaic origins, the equivalent of “Rock.” It is also the moniker of a man on a spiritual path and the name of an accomplished recording artist. Kephas is a Florida-based songwriter, producer, guitarist and vocalist at the axis of an expansive collection of sounds: electric guitar lines soar over a percolating hotbed of Latin percussion in songs that map a terrain of textures and rhythms across a cinematic soundscape. Born in Miami to Cuban immigrant parents, Kephas was raised on the sounds of their homeland: urbane big bands easing effortlessly into the rhythms of Africa. Kephas’ first instruments were cello and drums, but when he picked up the guitar his pathway was illuminated. “I felt a calling,” he notes. It was the era of guitar heroes, and Kephas was influenced by the extended jams of Southern Rock and inspired by Carlos Santana, an artist who also crossed cultures. “I work in English,” Kephas avows. “The music that I do, even my Latin stuff, is Americanized.” Blessed with the technical facility to master the complexities of digital recording, Kephas creates full-blown tracks in his own studio where he spends long nights overdubbing instruments until they gleam with a shining veneer. Although he has worked with bands, his expertise also gives him the facility to recreate his sound solo, with vibrant authenticity. While the techniques are impressive, STATS Visits Plays 29,127 623 Streams Downloads 601 22 Featured Songs 1 Honey From The Rock Instrumental 2 Chapter 14 - Epi Ultra 339 Test Rock Blessed with the technical facility to master the complexities of digital recording, Kephas creates full-blown tracks in his own studio where he spends long nights overdubbing instruments until they gleam with a shining veneer. Although he has worked with bands, his expertise also gives him the facility to recreate his sound solo, with vibrant authenticity. While the techniques are impressive, what designates the power of Kephas’ musical mélange is an effortless and intuitive creative flow. “I let the music write itself and I ask, ‘Where is it going; what does it mean; what is the sense of the composition?’” A strong spiritual connection informs Kephas’ artistry. “Something with the potential to lift someone’s spirits. Even if it sounds melancholy it evolves into a happier space.” With an immense backlog of material, Kephas estimates that he could conceivably work for the next five years on his preexisting catalog. Two recent projects collect his handiwork: The first, an instrumental CD titled Threshold of Truth, explores the spiritual path of music through evocative melodies and deep Latin percussion. Also in the pipeline is Corazon de Leon, a Latin/Spiritual project with a track penned by Kephas’ late uncle. Above the infinite sustain of electric guitar, the surge of the Hammond organ and the syncopated grooves of timbales and congas glows an aura of reverence and thankfulness. “All of my songs are prayers,” Kephas concludes. “I’m offering meditations through music. To me it’s not an earthly thing – it’s divine – it has to come from God. And that’s why I do it.” " LATEST NEWS Review by Dan Kimpel

MANTRAP

MANTRAP
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BLUE HAZE- 1972

BLUE HAZE- 1972
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The Warlocks

The Warlocks
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The Antiques

Coke, Opus

Coke, Opus

World of Matter

World of Matter

Pearly Queen

Pearly Queen

Heaven

Heaven

MAJESTY

MAJESTY
on Facebook

Woman- Barrabas

The Castaways

The Castaways

"Soul Cry Seven" with Al Banos

"Soul Cry Seven" with Al Banos
"Gone"

Castaways

Castaways
The Wreck Bar

The Button

The Button

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