About Us

Ruben Orengo has played the violin for 52 years. He is a long time member of the Asheville Symphony and has been the string orchestra teacher at Asheville High and Middle schools for 32 years. Ruben also has a Latin jazz concert/dance-band named Picante. The band is available for concerts, receptions, parties, corporate events and festivals and is part of the Rio Trio.

O R E N G O M U S I C

Asheville North Carolina

828 . 776 . 5172

[email protected]

Ruben and Kevin Lorenz on guitar Ruben and Kevin Lorenz on guitar

Ruben and Robert Anders performing at an outdoor weddingRuben and Robert Anders performing at an outdoor wedding

The violin and guitar are ideally suited for outdoor or indoor weddings and partiesThe violin and guitar are ideally suited for outdoor or indoor weddings and parties

Ruben Orengo, Violinist, teacher, band leaderRuben Orengo, Violinist, teacher, band leader

Picante performs for concerts and festivalsPicante performs for concerts and festivals

Picante audiences can't help but dancePicante audiences can't help but dance

Picante also performs for wedding receptions and partiesPicante also performs for wedding receptions and parties

Picante performing at a North Carolina jazz festivalPicante performing at a North Carolina jazz festival

Ruben's public school students often win trophies when they perform at music festivalsRuben's public school students often win trophies when they perform at music festivals

Ruben and Kevin Lorenz on guitar

Ruben and Robert Anders performing at an outdoor wedding

The violin and guitar are ideally suited for outdoor or indoor weddings and parties

Ruben Orengo, Violinist, teacher, band leader

Picante performs for concerts and festivals

Picante audiences can't help but dance

Picante also performs for wedding receptions and parties

Picante performing at a North Carolina jazz festival

Ruben's public school students often win trophies when they perform at music festivals