West 8 Five is an energetic young band out of New York City. Their music is a soulful blend of catchy pop/rock and Latin rhythms."It's like a night out for maragaritas and tequila shots with Maroon 5 and Jack Johnson!" The band's Spanish/English fusion creates a uniquely contagious sound that unfailingly gets fans on their feet. A quick look at the fan base tells the diverse, culturally transcendent story of this band - breaking boundaries in the tradition of some of the best music of our time.The band has packed venues from NYC to Boston, and even out to Minneapolis and Colorado. Most recently, West 8 Five sold out shows in NYC at the Knitting Factory, Coda, Canal Room, and Tribeca Rock Club, and just returned from playing to 3,500 fans at the Breckenridge Spring Massive Festival where they were invited to open for Grammy award winning artists Ozomatli.Their debut album, Life Is Good, has been received with enthusiasm by the music community:"Congratulations...it's brilliant!" - Marta Iglesias, Press Manager, Juanes"I'm very impressed...comparisons are probably made to Los Lonely Boys and Calexico, and even Jack Johnson. But West 8 Five's eclectic sounds and song craft make them unique. I especially like when they kick in the Spanish!" - Malcolm Campbell, Publisher, SPIN Magazine