Founded in 2023 by singer/songwriter Paulo Franco and drummer Rob Lytle, Loc Hermanos Alacranes put together a band of first rate Richmond VA musicians to fuse latin melodies with American rock and roll. With guitarist Paul Pearce and bassist Brian Martin the band wowed audiences throughout RVA and central Virginia, with performances at the Church Hill Irish Festival, Richmond Folk Festival, Shockoe Sessions Live, Altria Theater’s Richmond Forum, and opening for Los Lobos at RVA’s The Broadberry.

By year’s end Brian departed and the boys were fortunate to pick up veteran bassist Turtle Zwadlo - just in time to sign with Shockoe Records. The band completed recording of their debut album in March 2024, with a full release planned for later that year.

The first single from the band drops on April 26, 2024 with a celebration at local music hall Reveler.

Los Hermanos Alacranes’ songs mix ranchera, cumbia and classic Columbia melodies, energized by American rock and roll to create unforgettable performances.