The Rico Monaco Santana & Beyond show celebrates Santana’s greatest hits while expanding the experience with timeless classics, reimagined anthems, and select award-winning originals—all performed in the true spirit of classic Santana.
This is a high-energy, dynamic powerhouse production designed specifically for big-stage festivals, theaters, casinos, and premium events.

Led by Rico Monaco, an award-winning guitarist, songwriter, producer, and international performer, the show delivers fiery guitar work, deep Latin grooves, and a powerful fusion of rock and Afro-Latin rhythms that consistently captivates audiences.

Rico Monaco has headlined festivals and major events worldwide and has shared the stage with rock icon Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony (Van Halen) as well as Latin music royalty Tito Puente Jr.
He brings an electrifying, authentic Santana-inspired performance to venues seeking excellence, energy, and musical credibility.

"I have had the pleasure of jamming with Rico on many occasions at the Cabo Wabo Cantina.
From Van Halen to Santana, Rico rocks!! "

-Sammy Hagar The Red Rocker

“Rico Monaco continues to bring a breath of fresh air to the Dr. Phillips Center with their one-of-a-kind sound and passionate, Latin Rock. Their amazing energy lights up the entire building for every performance…. ”  
- Katherine Ramsberger, President, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

"Rico Monaco is a consummate musician of the highest standards. He's a monster on stage!  His business acumen is top tier.  To be blunt, 
he is a gentleman and music scholar"
-Michael Waggoner Gibson Guitar Corporation 

"There is no doubt that musician Rico Monaco is Central Florida's"
best kept secret." 
-Jen Coffman Examiner.co