Dos Santos
Rock band from Chicago, IL
- chicago
- latin
- latin american
- latin jazz
- latinx
- pop
- psychedelic
- rock
- Shows on record
- 60+
- Rooms played
- 52
- Cities
- 33
- Release records
- 14
- Last show
- Oct 18, 2026The American
Shows
5 upcoming on recordUpcoming shows
Wonky Power · Houston, TX
ArtistsDos SantosMoney Chicha
With Money Chicha
Doors 7:00 PM, Show 7:00 PM CDT · $18.24 · Multi-band bill
Cedar Cultural Center · Minneapolis, MN
ArtistsDos Santos
With DJ Miguel Vargas
Doors 7:00 PM, Show 8:00 PM CST · DJ night
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | Deep Ellum Art Company · DallasHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 4, 2026 | The Cedar Cultural Center · MinneapolisHeadlinerwith DJ Miguel Vargas | Headliner | DJ Miguel Vargas |
| Dec 19, 2026 | Public Records · New York (NYC)Headliner | Headliner | — |
About
Dos Santos is a Chicago-based quintet that blends Latin and American musical traditions, including cumbia, son jarocho, and psychedelic rock. Their sound is characterized by intricate arrangements and a fusion of contemporary jazz with Afro-Cuban percussion.
Automated summary by BandSlate from the band's website and Last.fm.
Dos Santos is a band from Chicago, IL, tagged chicago, latin, latin american by its sources. Shows on record run from 2020 to 2026, across 52 rooms in 33 cities.
- Dos Santos is based in Chicago — MusicBrainz
- Daniel Villarreal: member — MusicBrainz
- Dos Santos has 7 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 2015–2026 — MusicBrainz
- Dos Santos has 43541 listeners on Last.fm — Dos Santos on Last.fm
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Where they play
52 rooms in 33 citiesRooms played most
- Hotel Cecil · Copenhagen2 shows
- Polaris Hall · Portland2 shows
- Schubas Tavern · Chicago2 shows
- Square Roots Festival · Chicago2 shows
- Ticket Union · Medford2 shows
Cities played
- Chicago12 shows
- Copenhagen5 shows
- Aarhus3 shows
- Indianapolis3 shows
- Portland3 shows
and 28 other cities
Live history
109 shows on record- Shows counted
- 109
- First on record
- Jul 2013
- Latest on record
- Feb 2026
Shows per year
- 20131
- 20145
- 20155
- 20165
- 20173
- 201832
- 201917
- 20204
- 20211
- 202212
- 202311
- 20245
- 20255
- 20263
Top rooms
- Thalia Hall, Chicago · 3
- Founders Brewing Co., Grand Rapids · 3
- Train, Aarhus · 2
- Hotel Cecil, Copenhagen · 2
- Square Roots Festival, Chicago · 2
Top cities
- Chicago, IL · 31
- Grand Rapids, MI · 5
- Copenhagen · 5
- Tucson, AZ · 3
- El Paso, TX · 3
Often on the bill with: Money Chicha, Monophonics, The Dip, La Chamba, Nemegata, Ordinary Elephant, Alla, Ana Tijoux
Counted from the shows BandSlate holds; missing shows are not counted.
Releases
14 release records, 2015–2026Different sources may describe the same release. This count includes each source record, not distinct releases.
Release listings
Es Amor
2026 · Album
A Shot in the Dark
2021 · Single
City of Mirrors
2021 · Album
Logos
2018 · Album
logos b/w ¿cómo?
2018 · Single
manos ajenas (touch you every day) b/w how far are we from here?
2018 · Single
Dos Santos
2015 · Album
Music database discography
- 2026Es AmorAlbum
Otherly Love Records
- 2021A Shot in the DarkSingle
International Anthem Recording Co.
- 2021City of MirrorsAlbum
International Anthem Recording Co.
- 2018LogosAlbum
International Anthem Recording Co.
- 2018logos b/w ¿cómo?Single
International Anthem Recording Co.
- 2018manos ajenas (touch you every day) b/w how far are we from here?Single
International Anthem Recording Co.
- 2015Dos SantosAlbum
Catalogue sources credited on these records: MusicBrainz.
Performance history
60+ total shows on record · bandslate-pipeline, SongkickShows per year
- 20203 shows
- 20211 show
- 202212 shows
- 202311 shows
- 20245 shows
- 20255 shows
- 202618 shows
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2026 | The American · VancouverHeadlinerwith Los Duendes | Headliner | Los Duendes |
| Oct 18, 2026 | Ticket Union · MedfordHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 17, 2026 | VIP Box Seat · VictoriaHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Baba Yaga · SeattleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Hering Auditorium · FairbanksHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Ticket Attractions Dallas · Farmers BranchHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Ticket Union · MedfordHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Mississippi Studios · PortlandHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Polaris Hall · PortlandHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Polaris Hall · PortlandHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Kuumbwa Jazz Center · Santa CruzHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Kuumbwa Jazz · Santa CruzHeadliner | Headliner | — |
Show history: 13–24 of 55
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Yoshi's · OaklandHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Yoshi's · OaklandHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Gold Diggers · Los Angeles (LA)Headliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 19, 2026 | VEGA - Musikkens Hus, Store VEGA · CopenhagenHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Train · AarhusHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Musikhuset Posten · OdenseHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Distortion · CopenhagenSupportwith Lamin, Ozzy, Barselona, +10 | Support | Lamin, Ozzy, Barselona, +10 |
| May 31, 2025 | Volume Village · AarhusSupportwith Beta, Soleima, Noah Carter, +4 | Support | Beta, Soleima, Noah Carter, +4 |
| Mar 22, 2025 | Hotel Cecil · CopenhagenHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Hotel Cecil · CopenhagenHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Train · AarhusHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 6, 2024 | VEGA · CopenhagenSupportwith Dos Santos (DK) | Support | Dos Santos (DK) |
Show history: 25–36 of 55
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2024 | Old Town School of Folk Music · ChicagoHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 21, 2024 | Križanke · LjubljanaSupportwith Margareth Menezes | Support | Margareth Menezes |
| Jul 14, 2024 | Square Roots Festival · ChicagoHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 12, 2024 | Square Roots Festival · ChicagoHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Black Cat · WashingtonSupportwith Monophonics | Support | Monophonics |
| Sep 27, 2023 | Beachland Ballroom · ClevelandSupportwith Monophonics, Hotel Fiction, Rent for Cheryl | Support | Monophonics, Hotel Fiction, Rent for Cheryl |
| Sep 26, 2023 | HI-FI · IndianapolisSupportwith Monophonics | Support | Monophonics |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Chop Shop · ChicagoSupportwith Monophonics | Support | Monophonics |
| Sep 9, 2023 | xBk live · Des MoinesHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 2, 2023 | Surf Ballroom & Museum · Clear LakeHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 22, 2023 | Ravenswood on Tap 2023 · ChicagoHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jun 30, 2023 | Jacob Hoffner Park · CincinnatiHeadliner | Headliner | — |
Show history: 37–48 of 55
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2023 | Metro · ChicagoHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 26, 2023 | Mole De Mayo 2023 · ChicagoHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 17, 2023 | Hideout · ChicagoHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 7, 2022 | Hi-Fi Annex · IndianapolisSupportwith The Dip | Support | The Dip |
| Oct 6, 2022 | Pyramid Scheme · Grand RapidsSupportwith The Dip | Support | The Dip |
| Oct 5, 2022 | Athenaeum Theatre · ColumbusSupportwith The Dip | Support | The Dip |
| Oct 4, 2022 | Headliners Music Hall · LouisvilleSupportwith The Dip | Support | The Dip |
| Aug 19, 2022 | The Siren · Morro BayHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 14, 2022 | Sam's Burger Joint · San AntonioHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 7th St. Entry · MinneapolisHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 23, 2022 | Schubas Tavern · ChicagoHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 15, 2022 | The Chapel · San FranciscoSupportwith Antibalas | Support | Antibalas |
Show history: 49–55 of 55
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2022 | LO-FI Lounge · IndianapolisHeadlinerwith Boa Boys | Headliner | Boa Boys |
| Mar 26, 2022 | Rumba Cafe · ColumbusHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jan 14, 2022 | Thalia Hall · ChicagoSupportwith Neal Francis | Support | Neal Francis |
| Oct 30, 2021 | Marz Community Brewing · ChicagoHeadlinerwith Nemegata | Headliner | Nemegata |
| Aug 17, 2020 | Schubas Tavern · ChicagoHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Mahall's · LakewoodHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Big Ears Festival · KnoxvilleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
Showing the latest 60 shows; the record holds more.
Lineup
- Daniel Villarreal · start year not on record
Airplay
Lineup history
1 member on record- Daniel Villarrealtenure unknown
Years come from public music databases. Where none says a member left, the end is shown as unknown; it does not mean they are still in the band.
Members also play in: Agora (via Daniel Villarreal), The Los Sundowns (via Daniel Villarreal), Valebol (via Daniel Villarreal)
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts, Music database discography |
| Dos Santos on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| KEXP | Airplay |
| bandslate-pipeline | Show history |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| meta avatar | Photos |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.