Acústicos & Valvulados

Acústicos & Valvulados formed in Porto Alegre, Brazil, with Beto Bruno as their vocalist. Their name suggests the mix of acoustic and amplified sounds in their music. They released their first album, 'Trocando em Miúdos,' in 1992, which included the song 'Anna Júlia.' That track became widely known in Brazilian rock.

Their songs like 'Suspenso No Espaço' and 'Falando Com O Céu' show their style of poetic lyrics and layered arrangements. Bruno's interest in poetry and the Beat Generation influenced the writing. The band put out other albums such as 'Rosa eirei' and 'Simples de Coração.'

In 2002, the members went separate ways, with Bruno starting a solo career. They got back together for shows in 2012, but Bruno left again in 2014. In 2018, Bruno faced sexual harassment accusations from a former band member, leading to some canceled concerts. The band continued performing without him.

Other musicians who played with Acústicos & Valvulados included Paulo Jóia on bass, Alexandre Barea on guitars, Rodrigo Tavares on drums, and Fábio Campos on keyboards. Their music remains part of Brazilian rock, with songs like 'Eu Já Sei Onde Isso Vai Dar' and 'Chalaça Total' among their work.