Omar Lopez, more widely recognized as "the guy with the red violin", is a true entertainer. Raised in Austin, Texas, the classically-trained violinist culls his style from jazz, rock, pop, R&B, and even Latin and Middle Eastern musical influences. Voted one of the Best Ten String Musicians in the Austin Chronicle Music Poll for 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007, he has also been ranked as one of MySpace's Top Ten Classical Artists in Texas and holds his audiences' attention with his signature brand of instrumental fusion rock, emotionally-charged lyric-driven ballads, and his charismatic, commanding, and at times explosive stage presence.

Following the incredible success of Omar's "FOREVER RED" album, the "EXPERIENCE" album represents the growth, power, and evolution of songs from "FOREVER RED" as they are now performed by Omar and his band, while adding some fantastic new material that Omar's fans have grown to love from his live shows. The violinist, singer, and composer joined forces once again with co-pro