LaOx was born from a dream of building a Chicano–Southern musical vessel, one that carries the shared rhythms, histories, and soul of two cultures. The name reflects that journey: “LA” for Louisiana and “OX” for Oxnard, California, where the band took root. The project was conceived by Las Cafeteras co-founder and former drummer Jose Cano alongside Baton Rouge native, historian, educator, and trumpet virtuoso Jeremy Thomas.
The band’s sound is an experimental combination of the latin, afrobeat, rock and pop grooves that shaped Chicano life in Southern California infused with the unmistakable spirit of Louisiana, creating something both deeply rooted and boldly new.
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Jose Cano (formerly of Las Cafeteras) during a rehearsal session with vocalist Anessa at Canosonico Studio. Photo by Leo Burciaga.
Christopher Hall and Chuy Leon during rehearsal at Canosonico Studio. Photo by Leo Burciaga.
Jose Cano, drummer, vocalist and producer for LaOx. Photo by Leo Burciaga.
Chuy Leon, bassist and backing vocalist for LaOx. Photo by Leo Burciaga.
Christopher Hall, guitarist and backing vocalist for LaOx. Photo by Leo Burciaga.
Anessa, singer, songwriter, and keyboardist for LaOx. Photo by Leo Burciaga.
Jeremy Thomas, singer, songwriter and trumpet player for LaOx.
LaOx photoshoot, capturing the band from a unique perspective. Photo by Leo Burciaga.
LaOx rehearsing at Canosonico's Studio. Photo by Leo Burciaga.
LaOx photoshoot in the streets of Oxnard, CA. Photo by Leo Burciaga.
Anessa on keyboards. Photo by Leo Burciaga.
Eduardo Arenas (formerly of Chicano Batman) engineering sound for LaOx live sessions.
LaOx rehearsal with bassist Chuy Leon and guitarist Christopher Hall.
Live session rehearsal with Jonathan Martinez (bassist of Los Tranquilos) joins LaOx during a live session.
Jesus Gonzalez on keys during a live session rehearsal for LaOx project.
The LaOx Team during the live recording sessions: Jose Cano, Jesus Gonzalez, Anessa, Jeremy Thomas, Eduardo Arenas, Jonathan Martinez, Jorge Bailon and Christopher Hall.
Behind the scenes: Jeremy Thomas and Christopher Hall in the making of “Jupiter”.
Songwriting session with Anessa and Jose Cano for “Quiero.”
Behind the scenes of Jorge Bailon and Eduardo Arenas setting up for our live sessions at Canosonico Studio.
Eddie Valenzuela recording bass tracks at Canosonico Recording Studio.
Gabriel Villa (formerly of Chicano Batman) and Chuy Leon in the studio, collaborating on new material.
Collaborators on LaOx project: JJ, Jesus, Mijangos and Cano.
Contact
For bookings, performance requests, or collaboration opportunities, reach out to laoxmusic@outlook.com.
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