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The BandLa Gusana Ciega is a Mexican alternative rock band based in Mexico City, considered one of the most in�uential acts in the national scene. Formed in the early 90’s by Daniel Gutierrez (vocals / rhythm guitar) and German Arroyo (drums). Since 2005, the current lineup adds Lu Martinez in the bass guitar.
During their 20-year career they have released 7 studio albums, 2 live albums and 2 greatest hits compilations. Their most recent album, Monarca, was nominated on the Latin Grammys 2015 for Best Rock Album.
They were the opening act for bands such as Oasis (for their 1997 Be Here Tour) and The Cardigans; and had shared the stage in festivals such as SXSW, Vive Latino, Rock al Parque and Cumbre Tajin with some of the most in�uential Latin American bands such as Cafe Tacvba, Zoe, Enjambre, Molotov and Natalia Lafourcade, to name a few.
La Gusana Ciega remains as one of the most proli�c Mexican rock bands and they have earned their place in Mexico’s Rock history.
DiscographyStudio albums
• Merlina (1996)• Super Bee (1997)
• Correspondencia Interna (1999)
• La Rueda del Diablo (2006)
• Jaibol (cover album) (2008)
• Conejo en el Sombrero (2011)
• Monarca (2014)
Live albums• Lagusanaciega (2000)
• De Merlina a Conejo en el Sombrero (2014)
Compilations• Edición Limitada (2001)
• Super Especial (2005)
Soundtracks• American Pie (Sunday Fever, was included in the Latin American edition of the soundtrack)
Achievements
• 2015 Latin Grammy Nominee for Best Rock Album.
• 5 performances at SXSW; Austin, Texas.
• 6 performances at Vive Latino; Mexico City.
• Performance at Auditorio Nacional; Mexico City (2013, 2016).
• Performance at Rock al Parque; Bogota, Colombia.
• Performance at Cumbre Tajin; Veracruz, Mexico.
Social Media
lagusana.com.mx
Demographics Women: 55% Men: 45%
Facebook Likes: 947,836 Reach: 770,000Post engagement: 146,000 TwitterFollowers: 172,000 Impressions: 191,000
Instagram Followers: 30,900
YouTube Suscribers: 25,167
Age groups13 - 17 y/o: 8% 18 - 24 y/o: 50%25 - 34 y/o: 32%35 + y/o: 10%
