Daniel Villarreal — artist
Daniel Villarreal has 3 upcoming shows, next at Manny's Performance Space on Wed, Nov 4. Dates, venues and tickets on Ckord.
Daniel Villarreal-Carrillo is a well known drummer, musician and DJ in the Chicago music scene. Originally from Panamá he fuses his pan-Latin style with influences of psychedelic rock, Cumbia, afro-beat, boogaloo, rock, free experimental jazz, hip-hop, and funk to create an original contemporary soundscape. Daniel Villarreal has long been a widely known and beloved character on the Chicago music scene. On almost any night of the week, you’ll find him DJing at at least one spot on bustling 18th Street in his home neighborhood of Pilsen. If he’s not there, he’s playing drums with Dos Santos, Valebol, The Los Sundowns or Ida y Vuelta (all bands he co-leads), or sitting in with Wild Belle or Rudy De Anda. Villarreal may be most known for his big style and magnetic personality, but to musicians on the scene, it’s as much for his talents as a malleable and reliable drummer, with a deep pocket in many styles and sounds... As a DJ, Daniel specializes in groovy vintage Afro-diasporic sounds. His DJ sets (vinyl or digital) showcase his knowledge of world music, electronica,Tropicalia, vintage latin soul, Chicha, psychedelic Cumbia, Afrobeat, reggae, funk, and groovy deep cuts beats.
Daniel Villarreal upcoming shows
- Daniel Villarreal — Manny's Performance Space — Nov 4, 2026
- Daniel Villarreal — Solar Myth — Nov 6, 2026
- Daniel Villarreal — Solar Myth — Nov 7, 2026
Daniel Villarreal past shows
- Daniel Villarreal, VV Lightbody — Judson & Moore Distillery — Aug 7, 2026
- DANIEL VILLARREAL — Baker Falls — Apr 10, 2024
Venues Daniel Villarreal has played
- Judson & Moore Distillery — 1 show, last played 2026
- Baker Falls — 1 show, last played 2024