Member Spotlight: Rog Silva

I was born in the US and grew up in Los Angeles, CA and later on moved to Guayaquil, Ecuador with my family. In Ecuador I attended Highschool and College as well as Medical School. I attended the University of Illinois and University of Iowa for my graduate medical education. I currently work as a Gastroenterologist in the Southwest Suburbs of Chicago and have had a passion for music since I was child. Musical interests include 70’s, 80’s and 90’s Rock and also love Latin music including Salsa, Bachata, and Latin Rock as well. I am the lead vocals, rhythm guitar and keyboards for The Interlopers Band. Have two beautiful children and I am looking forward to seeing you out at your local bar. 

Favorite bands and musical inspiration

– Rush, ACDC, Led Zepelin, Beatles, Black Keys, Sound Garden, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers amongst many others. 

Latin inspirations

Soda Estereo, Enanitos Verdes, Mana, Juanes, Ruben Blades, Hector Lavoe, Oscar de Leon, and Juan Luis Guerra