Diego Romero, winner of the 2019 Best New Blues Band award from the IEBS, is an electrifying performer known for his explosive guitar skills and powerful vocals. Raised in Walla Walla Valley in a Hispanic household, Diego was exposed to various music genres, but the raw emotion of Blues became his true passion. A self-taught musician, he learned multiple instruments, ultimately finding his love for guitar. Influenced by legends like Freddie King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Diego has played at numerous clubs and festivals across the Northwest, even opening for Curtis Salgado. Known as ‘Dynamite Diego,’ he brings high-energy performances that captivate audiences.