Robbie Cree

   Formerly of the acoustic Latin duo "Chispa!", Robbie's concept of Afro-Latin blues developed during volunteer medical missions in Africa and South and Central America.  A medical doctor, who also holds a master's degree in public health, he has worked in nearly 20 different developing countries. He has witnessed, first hand, the plight of poor and marginalized people and continues to be fascinated in how music expresses their lives and  languages. As a long time, passionate fan of Delta blues he sought to incorporate American blues with the music of other oppressed cultures. His compositions are in Spanish, English, Swahili and Sierra Leone Krio. Robbie has studied classical and jazz piano as well as bossa nova, blues and flamenco guitar. He also plays harmonica, mandolin and flute.  He currently sits on the board of directors of ReSurge Africa and is the founder and president of Surg+Restore/Africa, both non-profit organization that send surgical teams and trains medical personal in West Africa.

Mike Roberts

   With midwest soulful roots Mike Roberts honed his chops playing with seasoned musicians from corner bars to big stages from Detroit to Chicago.  Creating melodic blues and jazz licks with rock overtones, Roberts blends his virtuosity on lead guitar with the sound of Ojos Feos capturing the mood, while adding tasty melodies and captivating solos.  Lending his talent in both song composition and production, Roberts adds to the emotion and tension built in every song.

Matthew Capri

   Influenced by legendary Minneapolis bands Trip Shakespeare, Soul Asylum, Husker Du, and the Suburbs, Matt started drumming with local bands at the age 14. His Latin Percussion interests and Reggae consciousness developed in Madison and were refined in Chicago. In Venice Beach, Matt developed his funky Latin groove with influences of local band Monkey Meet as well as Hawaiian Reggae favorite, Go Jimmy Go. He has been the drummer/percussionist for many bands, of which include, YMI, Mashuga, Owen Meaney, Faux Borgana, and The Tweezers (with Amy Twist). Matt currently lives in the Portland area with his  family.

El Caminante

   Raised in a family of musicians, El Caminante began playing saxophone, guitar and accordion at a young age, his early influences being the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, the Who and Jethro Tull .  He first recorded with Dave Staigle, on his first album in 1980 and on another in 2010.  Along the way, picking up the mandolin and banjo, he hooked up with Willie Carmichael, and in 2003, collaborated on the first 2 of his studio CD's.  While living in Bend, OR he played with the Free Radicals,  and performed in several "Docs of Rock" shows.  With Ojos Feos, El Caminante lends his background in blues and Americana music and grooves out funky and rhythmic bass lines.  He also contributes on guitar, mandolin and composition.