Unfinished Business was formed in 1983. The Original line up included: Ramon Sandoval, on
drums, percussion, and vocals. The late Ernest Sandoval on Bass and Vocals, Wayne Roper
on Guitars and Vocals. During this period Unfinished Business played a variety of music:
Rock, Oldies, New Mexico Rancheras, Boleros, Country Music as well as original music
penned by members of Unfinished Business. In January of 1985 Ernest left the band, and
was replaced by Bassist Alfonso Padilla. The band continued to perform and record under
this line up until 1988. In 1988, after a short break, Unfinished Business reunited as a Blues
Trio enlisting Bassist/ Multi instrumentalist Carl Ross. This line up was unfortunately short
lived, due to Carl leaving the area. Work and other commitments forced Unfinished Business
into a fourteen year hiatus. In April of 2002 The members of Unfinished Business began
discussing the possibility of reforming the group. This time to concentrate on recording a CD
of original material and Blues material, as well as performing Classic Rock, Blues, and
original material. In 2007 Alfonso announced that he would be leaving the band Filling the
bassist/ vocalist slot are Louie Maestas. Glenn Damian joined as keyboardist. Glenn is a
Very gifted musician, and a multi instrumentalist. He is definitely a welcome addition to the
band's sound.
Unfinished Business is:
Wayne Roper: Guitars, Vocals & Keyboards
Ramon Sandoval: Drums, Percussion & Vocals
Glenn Damian, Vocals, Keyboards
Louie Maestas, Bass & Vocals
Wayne (Guitars, Vocals)
has been a musician most of his life. At the age of 11 he started his
musical journey by playing trumpet and joining the school band.
During his high school years, he decided to learn how to play guitar.
Practicing diligently, he painstakingly honed his skills. He spent his free
time learning guitar licks, from Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Robin Trower,
Gary Moore, Santana, Freddie, Albert, & B.B. King, as well other guitar
players. He has played in several local and regional bands and with
countless musicians.
Wayne is a passionate blues guitar player with a rock flair or a rock guitar
player with a blues flair. Either way it makes for some fine, exciting guitar
playing.

Ramon (Drums, Percussion & Vocals) dubbed Mr. Magic Sticks by his
Unfinished Business band mates, Has been involved in music almost since
learning how to walk. He started playing music around the age of five,
playing in variety bands with his father (the late Ernest Sandoval), and
uncles, joining Hard Rock and Metal bands in his teens, as well as playing
in blues outfits, Ramon has developed quite a reputation. His style of hand
& foot combinations and stylish licks make him one of the best drummers
around. His influences include: John Bonham, Michael Derosier, Simon
Phillips, and Ian Paice. To hear this amazing musician log into our 'dates'
page, for gig dates or wait for our upcoming CD release.
Glenn (Keyboards & Vocals) More To Follow
Copyright ©2010 Wayne J. Roper for Unfinished Business All rights reserved
|
Louie (Bass & Vocals) More To Follow