Diego Rodriguez's
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Biography:
Diego Rodriguez is an American vocalist of Beneath The Floor Boards and the bass player of Velociriffer.
While in high school, Rodriguez and a group of friends decided to form a metal band called Ira. Up until this point, he had never really played an instrument or ever sang a note. His love for music was strong. Since he had no knowledge of how to play an instrument and since it was a metal band, he was chosen to perform vocals. At the time, the group felt that a metal vocalist for their style didn’t need to be able to sing all that well.
Through the years and with the same core group of friends, Rodriguez became a more confident vocalist everyday. Although the bands changed names and a few members, it was always the same guys day in and day out.
In 2009--Rodriguez played his first show with the band, Xorcyst, at Phil’s Radiator in Pueblo, Colorado. Xorcyst would go on to form a small gathering, after gaining a few new members. Xorcyst would play many shows with two other bands that were tied together, Death By Cemetery and Voltaic. He even played in Death By Cemetery, in its infancy. During this time, he picked up the bass and began to play whenever he was able to. Eventually--Xorcyst turned into Reticulum and he was given full-time bass duties, while splitting vocals with the guitarist.
As the years went by, these bands eventually broke up in the end of 2010. In late 2013, Rodriguez did not play any music.
Finally in October of 2013, the original members of Death By Cemetery would get together and form a new band called Beneath The Floor Boards. Rodriguez no longer had bass duties but would once again be the main vocalist. This band was much different than the others, as the music was more complex than he had played before.
Rodriguez helped form another project called Velociriffer, in 2019. He once again was given bass and vocal duties. This new band would be more reminiscent of the old Xorcyst days.
While in high school, Rodriguez and a group of friends decided to form a metal band called Ira. Up until this point, he had never really played an instrument or ever sang a note. His love for music was strong. Since he had no knowledge of how to play an instrument and since it was a metal band, he was chosen to perform vocals. At the time, the group felt that a metal vocalist for their style didn’t need to be able to sing all that well.
Through the years and with the same core group of friends, Rodriguez became a more confident vocalist everyday. Although the bands changed names and a few members, it was always the same guys day in and day out.
In 2009--Rodriguez played his first show with the band, Xorcyst, at Phil’s Radiator in Pueblo, Colorado. Xorcyst would go on to form a small gathering, after gaining a few new members. Xorcyst would play many shows with two other bands that were tied together, Death By Cemetery and Voltaic. He even played in Death By Cemetery, in its infancy. During this time, he picked up the bass and began to play whenever he was able to. Eventually--Xorcyst turned into Reticulum and he was given full-time bass duties, while splitting vocals with the guitarist.
As the years went by, these bands eventually broke up in the end of 2010. In late 2013, Rodriguez did not play any music.
Finally in October of 2013, the original members of Death By Cemetery would get together and form a new band called Beneath The Floor Boards. Rodriguez no longer had bass duties but would once again be the main vocalist. This band was much different than the others, as the music was more complex than he had played before.
Rodriguez helped form another project called Velociriffer, in 2019. He once again was given bass and vocal duties. This new band would be more reminiscent of the old Xorcyst days.
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2021:
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Past Shows:
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Date:
February 20 May 21 June 26 July 11 July 17 July 18 August 13 September 19 September 25 October 3 |
Venue:
CR23 Bomb Shelter CR23 Bomb Shelter Grind Haüs Café Grind Haüs Café Grind Haüs Café Grind Haüs Café CR23 Bomb Shelter CR23 Bomb Shelter CR23 Bomb Shelter CR23 Bomb Shelter |
City & State:
Blende, Colo. Blende, Colo. Pueblo, Colo. Pueblo, Colo. Pueblo, Colo. Pueblo, Colo. Blende, Colo. Blende, Colo. Blende, Colo. Blende, Colo. |
Band(s):
Beneath The Floor Boards Velociriffer Velociriffer Velociriffer Beneath The Floor Boards Velociriffer Velociriffer Velociriffer Velociriffer Velocriffer |
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2020:
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Date:
February 7 July 16 Sept. 19 |
Venue:
Ragetone Manor Smitty's Green Light Tavern Grind Haüs Café |
City & State:
Pueblo, Colo. Pueblo, Colo. Pueblo, Colo. |
Bands:
Velociriffer Beneath The Floor Boards Velociriffer |
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2019:
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Date:
January 28 June 7 July 20 |
Venue:
Ragetone Manor Ragetone Manor The Rainbow Bar |
City & State:
Pueblo, Colo. Pueblo, Colo. Pueblo, Colo. |
Band:
Beneath The Floor Boards Beneath The Floor Boards Beneath The Floor Boards |
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2018:
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Date:
May 3 August 10 September 14 September 29 October 26 October 27 |
Venue:
The Downtown Bar Smitty's Green Light Tavern The Rainbow Bar The Hanging Tree Cafe The Hanging Tree Cafe The Hanging Tree Cafe |
City & State:
Pueblo, Colo. Pueblo, Colo. Pueblo, Colo. Pueblo, Colo. Pueblo, Colo. Pueblo, Colo. |
Band:
Beneath The Floor Boards Beneath The Floor Boards Beneath The Floor Boards Beneath The Floor Boards Beneath The Floor Boards Beneath The Floor Boards |
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2017:
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August 12 November 16 December 1 |
Venue:
Smitty's Green Light Tavern The Rainbow Bar Smitty's Green Light Tavern |
City & State:
Pueblo, Colo. Pueblo, Colo. Pueblo, Colo. |
Band:
Beneath The Floor Boards Beneath The Floor Boards Beneath The Floor Boards |
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2016:
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August 6 |
Venue:
The Downtown Bar |
City:
Pueblo, Colo. |
Band:
Beneath The Floor Boards |
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2011:
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Date:
May 8 May 26 |
Venue:
Pixie Inn Phil's Radiator |
City:
Pueblo, Colo. Pueblo, Colo. |
Band:
Reticulum Reticulum |
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2010:
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April 24 June 18 November 28 December 16 |
Venue:
Private Residence Phil's Radiator Phil's Radiator Red Raven |
City:
Pueblo, Colo. Pueblo, Colo. Pueblo, Colo. Pueblo, Colo. |
Band:
Xorcyst Xorcyst Xorcyst Xorcyst |
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2008:
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Date:
October 26 |
Venue:
Phil's Radiator |
City:
Pueblo, Colo. |
Band:
Xorcyst |
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Press:
aqdpi.com's interview with Beneath The Floor Board
Sareth-Fest Music and Comedy Festival takes place over seven stages, six days and four venues
Sareth-Fest Music and Comedy Festival takes place at Smitty's Green Light Tavern, Rainbow Bar and The Hanging Tree Café
Sareth-Fest Music and Comedy Festival celebrates five years in Pueblo, Colo.
Sareth-Fest Music and Comedy Festival celebrates six years with performances at Ragetone Manor and Smitty's Green Light Tavern
Sareth-Fest Music and Comedy Festival live streams from Grind Haus Cafe
Sareth-Fest Music and Comedy Festival celebrates eighth year at Grind Haüs Café
Sareth-Fest Music and Comedy Festival takes place over seven stages, six days and four venues
Sareth-Fest Music and Comedy Festival takes place at Smitty's Green Light Tavern, Rainbow Bar and The Hanging Tree Café
Sareth-Fest Music and Comedy Festival celebrates five years in Pueblo, Colo.
Sareth-Fest Music and Comedy Festival celebrates six years with performances at Ragetone Manor and Smitty's Green Light Tavern
Sareth-Fest Music and Comedy Festival live streams from Grind Haus Cafe
Sareth-Fest Music and Comedy Festival celebrates eighth year at Grind Haüs Café
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Newspaper clippings
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FOR ALL INQUIRIES:
velociriffer@gmail.com