MIKE ARMENTA - GUITAR

Producer / Recording & Mixing Engineer
Mike began his musical studies at the age of 11 at the School of Music. Later he moved to La Paz BCS where he continued his studies of Piano, Solfeggio and Musical Arrangement. At age of 16 years old formed “Hobby” band & they began playing original music. Years later, formed the band “Deja Vu” to play exclusively at the Hard Rock Cafe chain being the first statewide band to achieve that opportunity. In 1997 formed the band “Vitamin T” to play exclusively as a house band in Cabo Wabo where he had the opportunity to play with rock legends like: Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Chad Kroeger (Nickelback), Chad Smith (RHCP), Santana, Alice in Chains, Goo Goo Dolls, AC / DC ... and an infinity of other great musicians. This is where mike’s musical knowledge reached the most advanced level.

ARNOLDO HIRALES - KEYBOARDS

Composer / Co-Producer / Editor
Originally from the city of La Paz B.C.S. “Jr” as we all know him, is our main composer and arranger of Proyecto Insomnio. At the age of 9 he started playing versatile music with the local group “Alta Tension Jrs”. At 17, he helps form the house band “Punta Kebrada” at the Las Varitas Bar. There he discovers the side of rock, blues, funk, trova, pop, and all his derivatives including the fusion! After a while Jr is part of the band D’Inztinto playing norteño music and where he begins to include its original compositions. In 2017 together with Mike Armenta formed Proyecto Insomnio.

NATALIE ARMENTA - Executive PRODUCER

Executive Producer / Agent / Senior Member
Originally from San Francisco, Bay Area, her Administration began at the California Ear Institute at Stanford. That transitioned into Administration with a Law Firm in Silicon Valley specializing in Patent & Trademark Law for Intellectual Property. After meeting her husband, Miguel, her love of music expanded into Management and PR for his musical career, including processing immigration visas, bookings, PR, scheduling TV and Radio interviews, press conferences, travel and tour itinerary. Let’s put it this way, we could not have done it without her.

NICOLAS V MANESCU - BASS

Bass Player / Composer
Nic started at a very early age of 8 yrs old, hiding from his parents his first teachers who introduce him to the bass were his uncles who used to rehearse in his house with his dad in a rock band. Later when he was about 13 yrs of age started his first ever band to play at social events all kinds of styles of music from rock to cumbias. Later in life he played on tours and recordings of big figures like Joel Solis (Bukis) Christian Castro, Pablo Montero and LiranRoll just to mention a few. He had the oportunitty to work alongside with famous producer Manuel Casares at his renowned music studio.

Francisco Rodriguez - Accordeon

Accordeon
As the accordion player for Proyecto Insomnio, Francisco Rodriguez pours his heart and soul into creating music that resonates with audiences around the world. Influenced by legends such as Ramon Ayala, The Hometown Boys, and Los García Brothers, Francisco found his musical calling early on. At the age of 3 his grandmother gifted him his first accordion from Tijuana. With this gift of music and family support Francisco loves to share the rich cultural heritage and infectious energy of Tejano music. The Accordionist moved to Austin, Texas from California and joined Proyecto Insomnio 2024 soon be on a stage near you.