Orquesta Ritmo

The current mission of RITMO, as it was when it was originally created, is:
To introduce, educate, and entertain the American public in the electrifying genre of Latin Music. 
   
The latest version of RITMO currently consists of eleven players.  They are some of the best from Lansing, Grand Rapids, and Flint.  The current members are:

Mike Eyia Sr., director - guitar - lead vocals  - percussion.
Dennis Therrien – piano. 
Brad Fowler – trumpet.
Carl Poposki - trombone.
Mike Eyia Jr. – saxophone – flute.
Russ McMartin - trumpet. 
Rob Mulligan – congas - percussion.
Carmelo Sanchez – percussion - vocals.
Tim Thelen - timbales.
Terry Newman - bass. 
Oscar Gonzales - vocals.

The band has been performing all over the Mid-West for many years.  They have opened for a number of national and international acts, including such artists as Salsa great Oscar D’Leon, recording artists Los Lobos, and most recently, The Bangles at the Common Ground Festival in Lansing, Michigan. The band has also garnered a number of accolades including a Special Tribute from the Michigan Legislature.