TEJANOmike

A Tejano Music Website       |       602.505.2168       |       Austin, TX    Phoenix, AZ       |       tejanomike@gmail.com

PHOENIX GROUPS
DEVOTION
My name is Joe Cano and I manage this group. We play variety from tejano, old school, funk, and country. An all-occasion group.		 Contacts:  Joe also has a recording studio and CD processing to assist you on your next CD! Call Joe Cano right away at 602.434.8119. Hear the group and check their music schedule at: www.myspace.com/devotionband 
"Smiley" Al Hernandez
A versatile musician. Initially known as a sultry well versed saxophone player with the ability to provide soothing harmonic filled backup vocals as well as lead. Smiley is the vocalist music lovers turn to when they want to hear something from the heart.		 Contacts:  The versatile Al Hernandez known to locals as "Smiley" is currently leading PURO CORAZON to new levels in tejano music! Call Smiley at 602.293.6764  email: bdsaxman1@yahoo.com 
PowerDrive Band
An 11-piece band that have come together to provide entertainment in a Bi-lingual and Bi-cultural format. We will keep you moving and entertained.		 Contacts:  Rudy Barcelo, 480.834.8424 or cell at 602.487.611 email: powerdriveband@cox.net  www.myspace.com/POWERdrive 
XS Band
This group has emerged as one of the hottest Latin, tejano, funk, and R&B bands here in Phoenix. High energy choreographed shows. 		 Contacts:  For bookings call Orlando Rodriguez at 480.495.4809, or Christina Islas at 480.313.7321 www.myspace.com/xsband1  
George Avena Jr. & AZ Rhythm
A new group in PHX with BMI Award Winner, George Avena Jr. The best of The Latin Breed, Ram Herrera, Jay Perez, David Lee Garza, and of course the best of Tejano, Country, Old School, and R&B dance music. 		 Contacts:  AZ Rhythm just wants to provide our gente with one more band they can choose from, and those in the Tejano Music Industry one more band who will be playing their great music. George 480.755.0236. MySpace site is http://www.myspace.com/azrhythm09
  
Unstoppable
"We try our best and we get a lot of gigs in our hometown. We like our fans and that is what encourage us to do it, and they love us." 
 Contacts:  The group features the Johnny Tavena on lead vocals; they're from Guadalupe AZ; they play tejano all the way. Call Johnny at 602.478.5062 email: jmtavena@srpnet.com  MySpace: unstoppable40 
Aztex
A new progressive group that delivers top-notch music with a southwestern flavor performing Tejano, Country, Old School and much more!"		 Contacts:  For booking information please contact Butch Carranza at 480.628.6629. www.myspace.com/aztexband     
La Familia Band
"One of the most respected tejano bands in Phoenix", says Little Ray. They're a tejano variety band and as good as they come in PHX. 		 Contacts:  The band has Roy Orona as a lead singer and his number is 623.907.1409, or 623.628.1502 email: morona@cox.net  gatosuave5@yahoo.com  
The Sugar Band AZ
The Sugar Band AZ is a versatile dance band that plays all styles: rock, tejano, oldies, Tex-Mex, R&B. We are available for all occasions and at very reasonable prices.
   		 Contacts:  Michael Ramirez, 602.413.6369 or 602.643.6125 ... we're ready! Our email is http://www.myspace.com/sugarbandaz
AMBICION
We are a tejano group based here in the valley, and known as one of the top conjuntos in town. We play conjunto style Tex-Mex, cumbias, and country.
 		 Contacts:  Ryan Leyva at 602.653.3042 or Rick at 623.570.2077 email: grupo_ambicion@hotmail.com  www.myspace.com/grupoambicion   
SOUL PERSUASION
Soul Persuasion plays R&B, Old School, and Latin music for any occasion. We've been together for 2 1/2 years now and have fun playing throughout the valley. 		 Contacts:  Jim Contreras, 602.228.9271, for bookings, e-mail: soulpersuasion@yahoo.com  or www.myspace.com/soulpersuasionband  
Juan Oskar
Jazz trumpeter, pianist, vocalist, and writer. I have played with Latin and non-Latin bands since I was 17; toured Europe in '02; 12-country backing acts. 		 Contacts:  J.O. has numerous CDs out and can be bought at La Perla off Glendale Ave and 51st Ave; at the little lounge to the side. Log in to his site and read more on this AZ artist at www.juanoskar.biz   
Str8Up Band
Str8Up Band is a versatile dance band that can play all styles of music and cater to any event. We can cover R&B, funk, old skool, tejano, top 40, & salsa. 		 Contacts:  Mary at 623.205.3424 email: mary.garcia@cox.net   site: www.str8upband.com   
New Image
A high energy band put together by 7 well experienced musicians. We have a diverse sound that enable us to play any engagement. Good music/variety.
 		 Contacts: If dancing to good music and enjoying good company is what you are looking for?, call Ray Delgadillo for bookings at 480.353.7096. email: newimageaz@aol.com  www.myspace.com/newimagesound   
GRUPO CALOR
From the Phoenix metro valley; a live band for all occasions that plays tejano, old school, and also oldies. Benny and Angie will be happy to play at your weddings, clubs, and other special events. CD available/for sale.
 
 Contacts:  To hire this group you can call either Benny Flores at 623.936.3660, cell 623.337.6443 or George Paloma at 602.352.1493. email: benny.flores@cox.net  
Christian Revolution Band
We are young and full of talent, and we especially love parks were people can hear some great Christian tejano music - and reach out to the kids and youth. We also play at weddings, quincianeras and any other functions that we can. 		   Contacts:  Jaime or Sam Aguilar can be reached at  480.278.0341, and their email is: jaimeaguilar2@aol.com 

 		  


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PHOENIX DJs & OTHER BIZ CARDS

DJ John  I have DJ'ed shows like The Hometown Boys, Los Desperadoz, and my favorite accordionist David Lee Garza. Although I love the tejano sound, my heart belongs to good old-fashioned roots music: The simple conjunto, puro bajosexto y accordeon! Contacts: If you need a Conjunto/Tejano DJ, PM me or call 602-549-4779. email: jgonzalezaz@aol.com

DJ SOLO  I am available for quincianeras and weddings. Contacts: Conrad Jaramillo at 602.446.0254 email: djsolo690@yahoo.com

DJ Ray  I've been a DJ for the past 25 years; started in California and moved to Arizona in 1993. Currently I DJ at Henry Jack's Place in Avondale AZ. Contacts: Call me at 623.205.0759, FAX at 623.936.1351 email: rochoa3@cox.net 

DJ FLEX  I offer all three requirements: Music, audio reproduction, and entertainment ... all three for your total enjoyment and engagements. Contacts: My name is Jerry Flex Bowman and you can call me at 602.995.8674













TUCSON GROUPS


FlipSide
MB. 520-971-1682
Hm. 520-572-8959
E-mail. flipside1414@yahoo.com

TUCSON DJs



TEJANO GROUPS & BANDS ... FROM TEXAS & OTHER STATES

TEJANO CREW  From the very beginning and before the band even had a name, the guys from Seguin,Texas was impressing listeners with their music and showmanship. Like most aspiring bands they performed locally; mostly at private parties, occasional church functions and often for free. "We used to play at yard parties, quincineras or wherever we could get", says Lead Vocalist, Juan Valdez.

We initially started as a conjunto called, "Los Daimes", but then started playing up some tejano and international tunes because the people were always asking for them at our gigs. TEJANO CREW is made up mostly of members from the Seguin/Austin area. Tejano Crew may seem like a new face to some in the tejano music Industry, but they are poised to cut loose on the tejano circuit. They are storming  onto the music scene with a virtuality that makes them a band to watch. Tejano Crew has a bright future ahead as they continue to charm more fans with their authentic style of musical arrangements and excitement that only Tejano Crew can bring. Contact Juan at 830.557.2016

TEJANO HIGHWAY 281  An email from Trina Guevara, Event Consultant with the Tejano Music Awards staff, Market Square, in San Antonio Texas: "I am thrilled to announce San Antonio vocalist, Ernest Gutierrez, [formerly of Pete Ybarra & Fuego], has detoured to McAllen and agreed to be the NEW singer for the valley's hottest group! Get ready tejano fans, it's time to "Buckle Up and Crank It Up!" Be sure to check them out on Facebook and MySpace. Finally a new band taking the tejano music down a new road! Thanks for embracing new talent, have a nice musical day! Tejano Highway 281 is under Joslin Records, in Alice Texas; www.myspace.com/tejanopowerhouse

Chepito Y Tejano Brown  We are a 6-piece tejano band out of Ogden, Utah. The band formed on February of 2006, and our first CD entitled, "Tejano Life", was released in NOV of 2007. Our new CD, "Es Mi Mujer", was released in May of 2009. Our style is hardcore keyboards to Conjunto Tejano Style. For more information on CHEPITO, go to http://www.chepitotejanobrown.com  and www.myspace.com/funkystyleproduction  ... our contact number is 801.458.3077 for Chepito, or 801.564.5815 for Noel.

Eddie Ray  First and foremost I have to thank my God in Heaven for allowing me this opportunity to record this album. Then of course, my loving family whom without their support I could never have done this: My wife Susie, my two sons Lil Eddie and Gilbert, and last but certainly not least my mamacita, Elida Barela. Then of course all these friends who played a big part in my life: Gilbert Esparza, Aurelio Apodaca, Jorge Flores, Bob Olivo from BnetRadio, Andy Olvera, Radio Free USA, Hector Gutierrez, Crazy Chuy Hernandez, and all the radio stations for their support. Thanks for everything and may God Bless you all. Contacts: 432.889.8101, email edwardgbarela@yahoo.com Website, http://www.eddieray.org


Los Big Kats Houston Premiere Musicians. Contact: Ruben Mendoza at 832.495.7538

Miguel Hernandez Singer and songwriter has become one of the most talked about new stars in Texas, and making a name for himself as he climbs his way through the Latin music industry. Miguel's rich trademark sound grips his listeners with his powerful and raw voice. His songs are incisive, well crafted, yet funky and gutsy. Born in Detroit, Michigan Miguel began playing guitar as well as other several instruments. At age 18 he recorded under Capital EMI Latin and at age 20 he had become a serious songwriter/arranger. Miguel has performed with many acts such as Stephanie Lynn, Stefani Montiel, Patsy Torres, Jimmy Gonzales & Mazz and Shelly Lares. His self-penned songs, vocal range and movements have been recorded. In 2004 Miguel's first self titled CD hit the charts at the #1 spot for six consecutive weeks. Now with a second CD "Despues De Mucho", the first released single "Pienso En Ti" continues to climb the charts. Contact: Miguel Hernandez at 210.837.8175, email miguelhernandez06@hotmail.com

Prime Time Band  Pedro (Pete) Chavez is a lover of tejano music and would love to see it excel and never die. Grew up hearing his father jam with close friends. He started playing at age 16 for a high school band then left high school to go on the road with a tejano band. He has played with bands such as Shorty and the Corvettes; Alfonso Ramos; and Aztlan & the Fierro Band. At the present time he has his own band called Prime Time which features 11 of the greatest musicians in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Prime Time is available for weddings; quincianeras; private clubs and dances. They play a variety of music from the past and present such as oldies; cumbias; polkas; boleros; rock and the blues. Contact: Hire Prime Time band to play at your next event, call Pete Chavez at 817-361-0384 or 817 932-0775 .. or email him at primetimeband@att.net

Latino Cuatro y Celestina A Tejano Variety Band, Steve Sanchez, from Mid-Michigan. Many years experience combined with the compliment of Celestina's vocals. For hire with regard to all occasions and demo is available upon request. Contact: Lupe or Marta Sanchez at 1-269-781-3649, or latino_cuatro@yahoo.com

VAL CABALLERO  I have a 10-member orchesta and the only tejano orchesta in the Amarillo Texas panhandle. We are an 'old and new school Chicano Brass Band' ... we have opened up for mostly all the BIG names and have backed up Carlos Miranda and Agustin Ramirez, and also opened for Sunny Ozuna, Latin Express, Ruben Ramos, Little Joe, Mazz, etc. If you are looking for a fresh Chicano brass band, call us right away. Contact: We have changed our email, now it's caballerotj@aol.com Call Val at 806.336.6542 or 806.336.5889.

Danny Junioer Y Los Latineerz We are a family group of four brothers and three sisters playing New Mexico, Tejano, Oldies, Old School type of music. We do weddings, birthdays, family reunions, concerts, etc. We are out of Denver Colorado and we do travel to other states. Contact: Dan Martinez and 720-338-7710 and also at www.myspace.com/loslatineerz

Plazer Band  Located in Chicagoland, but born in Texas and Tejanos at heart! Plazer is playing the best Tejano sounds and keeping Tejano Music alive in the Midwest! Plazer is hitting the Midwest area with great original hits as well as some "Golden Oldies".  Chicano Sounds of Latin Breed, Los Chachos, Jessy Serrata, and Mazz have never been forgotten and Plazer is making sure of that! Plazer Band has the old school Tejano sound which includes horns and sax. Contact: Official Website www.plazerband.com Eddie Acevdo at 708.257.3574, and email at plazerband@yahoo.com

Alex Garibay and Tejano Knights  - aka 'What Is Hip' - is a high energy party band that will get you on the dance floor right away and keep you there! Formed in 1994 as ONDA TEJANA, Alex decided to make a change for the better by putting in a hot 4 pc. horn section with a solid 4 pc. rhythm section and playing a variety of music from old school, R&B, SOUL, COUNTRY, SALSA, and of course, TEJANO! The band has performed all across the country for festivals, concerts, corporate fundraisers and events. Tejano Knights are anticipating the release of their first CD soon. Contact Alex Garibay at amgaribay@sbcglobal.net or at 713.946.5045, FAX 713.946.5045.

Shaggy Garcia y El Grupo Recuerdo  We were honored by the TEJANO ACADEMY AWARDS by being nominated for 'Vocal Group of the Year.' I want to show our gratitude for being honored and mentioned in the same group of artists and musicians that we lucky enough to be apart of. Contact: Paul Donoso at 254.899.8919 or email at pdonoso66@yahoo.com

AVIZO  Robert Dorantes group, AVIZO is composed of a group of top notch musicians combining 'Hot' dynamic vocals with a powerful, rich, brassy 4-piece horn ensemble, accompanied by a rhythm section as solid as any around. AVIZO is able to compete with the top performers with a variety of styles of music including Tejano, Salsa, Meringue, Jazz, Rock-and-Roll, Hip Hop and Country Western music. Contact: Access their Web site at www.avizoband.com or calling 281.485.3802, email robldor@aol.com

F7 BAND Whenever a person thinks of a band that has the talent and experience necessary to be a driving force in the music industry, then they should look no further than the city of Pasadena, Texas. Here, there is a band which is taking the Tejano music scene by storm. They are called F7. F7 is one of the most experienced bands that's currently out in the industry today. The group plays and performs because of their love for Tejano music and want to succeed in the tough Tejano market. Contact: Web site at http://www.f7band.com/F7Home.htm ... the Best in Tejano for Weddings, Quinceaneras, Clubs, and Concerts. For F7 bookings call Anthony Aguilar at: (281) 451-9879. Equipment rental is also available to visiting groups. Merchants contact Olivia at Hustletown Distributing for F7 CDs.713-862-4052 .. for promotional packages or any other questions, email us at: aguilar0720@sbcglobal.net

XTREMO We are Xtremo. We have been together now for 2 years. We are located in Big Spring TX. We play for all occasions. We have played at the TTMA Fan Fair and have received great reviews. We play Tejano, Conjunto, Country and we are currently expanding styles including Latin jazz and rock. We have a guitar/bajo/lead singer, Keyboards/segunda singer, female singer, accordion, drummer, aux.percussion, bass player, and our famous horn section, "Los Pitos Calientes!", which include two trumpets and a tenor sax - which all three double with alto sax as well. We sample music from Ruben Ramos, Little Joe, Latin Breed, Bob Gallarza, Arturo Sandoval, David Lee, Vida, Elida, Shelly, and many more. Contact: John Ontiveros at 432-816-5231 or email me at john030327@yahoo.com

Algo Suave  Nominated for the best Texas local band at the Tejano Music Academy Awards in 2005. Contact: For professional live entertainment call 254.732.1288 or 254.855.5503. We play puro TEJANO! We are available for your next event. seniceros@yahoo.com

Tejano Sound Band  We just finished our first CD entitled, "Ahora" ... it will be out late May! We're based out of Lansing, Michigan and we're keeping Tejano alive in the Midwest. We've been pretty much all over Michigan, Northwest Ohio, Indiana and Aurora, Illinois. We are true to the music and love and respect it! Contact: www.tejanosoundband.net If you need anymore info on our band you can contact Johnny Vasquez at onerom316@hotmail.com Call us at 517.482.1742.

La Experiencia  We are a Tejano Band from Laredo, Texas. We are Old School Tejano. We have enjoyed producing our 2nd CD for our Tejano Music Fans. We love music. La Experiencia is a family of musicians that have been playing this kind of Tejano music for many years. Contact: Jorge Medina at 956.324.5287 or email me at jlm97@sbcglobal.net, FAX at 956.726.0952.

David Valadez Y La Guerra Musical  We have been around since the early 70s. We have recorded with Joey, Hacienda, and discos Uniko. Tejano and variety music. Contact: Arturo Torres, email to arturotorres50@aol.com or call 956-618-0386, FAX 956-618-0386.

Paradize Band We will celebrating our 30th anniversary in the business in 2006. We perform a variety of music playing the club circuit and of course many tejano functions and celebrations. A touch of Paradize, Tejano/Variety. Contact: Ray Ortega from Topeka, Kansas rortega12@cox.net or call 1-785-266-3598.

Tejano Style We are a 6-piece progressive tejano band from Greeley CO. Tejano Style's music combines influences from traditional tejano as well as progressive Conjunto, Pop, R&B, and Blues. This creates a unique style for all their fans to enjoy. Tejano Style has opened for several top tejano artists and has won numerous awards at the El Centro Su Teatro Chicano Music Festival. We have also appeared at the 2004 Fan Fair and is scheduled to appear again at the 2005 Fan Fair in San Antonio TX. Tejano Style is busy working on their first CD project. Contact: www.tejanostyle.com Edward Maltos at 970.978.9697, email at info@tejanostyle.com

Bernadette & The Element An awesome and energetic "live" band performing for any occasion and featuring the best of Tejano, Old School, Oldies, Latin Rock and Top40. Contact: For booking information please contact Bernadette Machado at 209-602-2836, or email at bernadetteandtheelement@yahoo.com

Special Blend Band  Based out of Colorado Springs, Colorado - Special Blend Band has produced two CD's now with another one hopefully on the way! Our Music takes on a Tejano/Variety flavor plus conjunto.  We have played at various places locally and have opened up for bands such as Little Joe Y La Familia in Denver and the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo. Our CDs are being played currently in California, New Mexico, and of course in Colorado. Contact: Manny Vejil at me8chivo@msn.com or call 719.244.7738. The band has a new Website www.specialblendband.com Check it out! We have added new band members. Thanks for all your support, and see you soon.

INSIGNIA A tejano band from McAllen Texas, and Monterrey Mexico with a complete and new "fresh" sound. Presently, they are promoting their brand new album called "Algo En Ti." Contact: Their Web site can be seen at www.insignia.ws ... email contact@insignia.ws

Nuestra Familia  We are the Tejano band Nuestra Familia from Greeley Colorado. We are looking for connections in Texas to help promote our latest CD entitled "Te Conosi." We are getting air play in San Antonio TX on KEDA and KYZZ in San Angelo TX. We are willing to travel to cities in Texas and we have our own sound system. We do have experienced musicians in the band including an accordion player out of Big Spring TX, and a drummer from San Antonio. Contact: If interested please contact Tony Hernandez at djtony@nuestrafamiliaband.com or by phone at 970-590-0802.

PURO TEJANO SOUND The best classic tejano music coming from west Texas by way of Midland and Odessa that is. Contact: Alex Luna at 432.889.6075 and Albert Garcia at 432.352.8103.

DJs
SOUND MINE R&B/Oldies.. born in New York. In 1964 my generation came up during hip hop's inception. The thing I learned was that the best DJs listened to & played all types of music, (AS LONG AS IT'S FUNKY!!! THANK YOU HERC, FLASH, JAZZY J, SHABAZZ, the list goes on, teachers to us all!), so, if you bring the equipment, I'll bring the funk! Contact: Randolph May (203) 776-2718.

FAZE III Dee-Jays  Tejano/Variety - Providing DJ entertainment in the Houston/Galveston Texas, and surrounding areas. Been in the DJ business for over 10 years with exceptional client satisfaction. Our rates are based in today's economy to fit in your budget! Contact: Ed Trevino at cell 281-414-7757, or email at etrevino1@comcast.net

Latin Mobil Express If you need an experienced DJ around the Austin Texas area that knows it all, fully equipped, and does it like a pro?, call John for your next tejano music engagement. Well known for his friendly smile and excellent service on all occasions from weddings, parties, club engagements, and from small to large parties/organizations. His collection of records and CDs range from old style tejano and on to the present Onda Tejana hits heard on the radio. John is also known by local musicians and even high profile tejano artists like Jay Perez, Ruben and Alfonso Ramos, RAM, and others! Contact John at his cell 512.656.9670 or at work 512.460.5338, Austin TX.

Raul Martinez, A.K.A., El Texano  I'm a DJ and remixer. I have produced a few remixes for Hacienda Records with the hype by Albert Zamora, hits like El Coco Rayado, La Papaya, Los Amores De Magdalena, by Ruben Vela among others. I've just finished three more remixes for Hacienda to come soon. I actually live in Monterrey Mexico, but I have my roots in the valley. Contact: Raul at Area Code 81 ph 83 37 46 96, email is atomixmx@yahoo.com

CUSTOM MUSIC  Chicano - Salsa - Oldies - Top 40, Frankie also jams "live" by playing congas with the music. Contact: Frankie Campos, 209.835.4830 Tracy CA.
LATIN GROUPS

KOOL KATZ This Latin group is managed by Art Galvan from San Jose CA. Art is also the lead guitarist for the group, while his wife, Kelly, is the Lead vocalist. Don't let the word, "rock" scare you, I mean they also play a wide variety of other Latin beats and rhythms to keep you moving through the night! Always in demand, and they do have many music engagements varying from a local downtown club to playing for many city organizations at major hotel chains; recently playing in LA. Contact: KOOL KATZ at 408.795.6091.
TEJANO
CONJUNTOS

Joe Garza Y Los Cali Boyz We are a 4-piece conjunto group that loves to entertain and play originals AND your favorite tejano songs. We have played throughout the United States and have had excellent reviews as well as myself being chosen Artist of the Week. I hope to hear from ya'll and we Look forward in working with ya'll in the near future. Contact: Joe Garza at 408-332-1843;
nofear28969@yahoo.com

ZUENO TEJANO  This is a new upcoming tejano conjunto band from Delavan Wisconsin, and with lots of energy playing a whole new style of "Makin It Conjunto" ... Contact: 1-847-370-0445, Julio Bocardo and Carlos Arizola. Email at zuenotejano@yahoo.com

Los Texas Wranglers  Julian L. Fernandez, drummer, says, "I'm a true Austinite by way of Chicago. I bring to this band very little as you can see - my job as a music director, arranger, and composer is easy. With all this great talent it's real easy to concentrate on the other aspects of running this conjunto. It is my honor to have these musicians in this conjunto. I want to thank you all for your continued support and also for making Los Texas Wranglers you choice. Our goal is to keep conjunto alive and educate the younger generations on the music that our forefathers brought forth to us. "Keepin' It Conjunto". Contact Julian Limon Fernandez at 512.933.1485,
lostexaswranglers@yahoo.com

Linda Escobar In the late 1960’s, Linda Escobar was a child singer with a gold record, “Frijolitos Pintos”. Linda now stands before a 40-year career and has been inducted into the Tejano Roots Music Hall of Fame. “It was a great world for a child. Every year when we toured California, we would visit Disneyland and the stars ‘like me’ rode to our gigs in a large limousine with eight doors that we called El Chorizo.” Contact:
 www.lindaescobar.com

Joe Contreras Y Ambicion My conjunto plays Tejano, Conjunto, Norteno music from Racine, WI. Contact: For further information contact Joe Contreras at 262-633-8168,
contreras3366@sbcglobal.net

Los Ochoa Del West  We are a conjunto old school Chicano band of brothers playing music from Conjunto Bernal, Steve Jordan, Los Chachos, and many other styles. At this time we are presently recording a style I call "Colomsalsa" with the heart of Chicano in it. I will be more than glad to send you a demo. Contact: Victor Ochoa at 432/570-1727, FAX 432/687-3972, vicho@cox.net

Los Padrinos Juan Santillan Jr. is our lead singer and songwriter, and also plays bajo sexto. Juan gave up his dream of singing in a Karaoke bar when he decided to form Los Padrinos with Martin. Martin de Jesus Martinez is our accordionist and 2nd voice. His accordion style is simple and straightforward; with a blend of the Jimenez Brothers and Manuel Guerrero. Peter "El Profe" Barrera plays bass. Ray Amparan is our drummer. He brings tons of experience to the band, but says that, "Los Padrinos Experience" has been one of a kind! Contact:
 Click here to visit site.

Grupo Xprecion  A tejano variety and an experienced five piece conjunto - and the best conjunto around from Lakin Kansas. I would like to get our name and our music out there. I would also like to know how to get in contact with music sponsors and promoters. We have an excellent group with a lot of talent to please. We are all Hispanics and from the state of Kansas. Contact: David Rosales Sr. at
drsales@youthville.org or at 620-277-2984 and 620-277-2985 for further information.

Juaquin Chavez y Los Conjunto Boyz  We have been around for four years and play straight up conjunto. Sometimes add a little of country western and some oldies just for kicks. The conjunto just finished up a new album. Some songs can be heard on KEDA Jalapeno radio station out of San Antonio TX. This makes LA NUEVA ONDA DE CONJUNTO. Contact:  (361)455-7538, or (210)932-4687 and ask for Juaquin,
 foresaken28@yahoo.com

Grupo Veneno  We are a group from Temple Texas that plays a variety of tejano music. Contact: For more information you can call Donald or Robert Hernandez; Donald at 254-760-8609 or Robert at 254-913-0537;
email ahdh@sbcglobal.net

Robert Casillas  We recorded a CD named "Dos Generacions". We play strictly puro conjunto music. We are from San Antonio, Texas. My name is Robert Casillas; I am 14 years old and I play the accordion, bajo sexto, bass and drums. I have performed in New York with Joel Guzman and Max Baca. I have also performed in Monterrey Mexico and other venues in Texas. Contact: I can be reached at (210) 534.4339
 a_saavedra@msn.com

Puro Conjunto  Arturo Balderrama invites you to his site www.puroconjunto.com
to see his accordion collection and to buy conjunto CDs. There is a lot to see and read at this site; I recommend it very highly. Contact: Arturo can be reached at 512-835-5886; Fax: 512-272-9107; 9200 Lockwood Springs Road, Manor Texas 78653
 arturo@puroconjunto.com

GRUPO IMPOZZIBLE  This is an up and coming group from Houston Texas. This group is formed by four members. On accordion is Robert Torres; on bajo sexto is Lawrence Torres; on drums is Ismael Torres; and on bass is Jimmy Morin. Contact: If you would like to get a hold of IMPOZZIBLE you can contact Robert Torres at 832-754-2450, or email at itorres1a@sbcglobal.net

Jimmy Lee Y Tentazion We are a conjunto out of the great city of Beeville Texas. We are the nephews to Jessy y Rene Serrata, aka., Los Buenos. We have one CD out already, and our new singles are now out to our second CD. For your next music event, wedding, or even a party, give us a call and you will not be disappointed!! Contact:
tentazion2003@yahoo.com
 or for further information call Jimmy Lee Arguijo Jr. at 361.319.6650. "If you're looking for some awesome conjunto music check these guys out" Keep it Conjunto!
 




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 SONGWRITERS
Nando Losoya  I am originally from Lovington, New Mexico. I moved to San Antonio in pursuit of a Tejano music career. I have many influences in my style of singing but to name a few are: Jay Perez, Ricardo Castillon, Javier Galvan, MAZZ, and La Mafia.  I am a very versatile vocalist able to sing different genres of music (i.e. Tejano, Conjunto, Country, R&B, basically anything you throw at me). I have also sang backup vocals for a few groups. I've been ready to lead a group as a lead vocalist. I am very passionate about entertaining and enjoy being on stage in front of an audience (whether large or small). And I am a very hard worker, easy to work with and very open-minded. If you or someone knows of a Tejano band in the San Antonio area needing a Lead Vocals person for their band, please let me know. Contact:
fernandolosoya@yahoo.com

Mark Guerrero  This great musician and songwriter grew up in East Los Angeles attending James A. Garfield High School, East L.A. College and Cal State L.A., earning a B.A. in Chicano Studies. The son of legendary singer and composer 'Lalo Guerrero' began performing at age 13 with the rock band Mark & the Escorts, who often shared the bill with storied eastside groups such as The Blendells and Thee Midniters, and was included on the album "West Coast Eastside Revue" along with The Premiers, Cannibal & the Headhunters, the aforementioned Blendells, and others. Mark then led the popular East L.A. group The Men From S.O.U.N.D., and at the age of 21 wrote and recorded his first single for producer Lou Adler of the Mamas and the Papas and Carole King fame. His recording career continued with an album for A&M Records with his group TANGO, which was re-released on CD in Japan in 1990. Contact: Click on
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Liza Ybarra  Liza Ybarra is a multi-talented vocalist, songwriter, percussionist, and actress. She sings & writes in both Spanish and English, but her specialty is traditional Tejano. On the personal side she is charismatic, funny, and has a million dollar smile. She is currently working on her first full length CD with mostly original songs that will be an instant classic. As one fan put it, "I have seen the future of Tejano music, and her name is Liza" Contact: Managed by Jay Tope Productions. Email jaytope@aol.com or call 210-887-2673.

Eric Flores "El Chavalon" A Latin Grammy Awardee, ERIC FLORES is one singer you’ll never tire listening to once you hear him sing. Full of passion and emotion, your heart will miss a beat or two as he belts out love songs. You will get a ride through the angst of truly loving and missing someone close to your heart. Listen to him sing his latest song “Te Extrano Mas Que Nunca”
 www.myspace.com/ericflores Thirty year old Eric born in Victoria, Texas is more than a singer he’s a guitarist and accomplished saxophonist with a four-year stint with the legendary Tejano band La Sombra de Tony Guerrero. He also teamed up with Bobby Pulido, heir to Tejano legend Roberto Pulido y Los Classicos, then with A.B. Quintanilla y Los Kumbia Kings, there after joining the team with D.J Kane, lead singer of Kumbia Kings. And, yes, Eric is a songwriter and producer too. In September 11, 2005 his second solo album was released with songs laced with Afro-Cuban, Caribbean and Tejano influences. His latest single has been filling Corpus Christi and San Antonio air-waves, and many romantic hearts.. Contact:
elchavalonrecords@yahoo.com or call him at 361.649.9916.

JoAnne Vasquez  I am a talented vocalist with lots of hopes and dreams of becoming a professional recording artist. I was born and raised in South Texas, Tejano is in my blood so there is great passion for this music, guitars, and accordions; rock as well as a great message of feelings in every song that makes people dance. As a solo performer I sing at local convention centers weddings and night clubs. Contact:  (956) 401-0022,
vasquezlaredotx@hotmail.com

Jesse Marroquin  His name has been well established in the Corpus Christi region. He has performed at numerous high visibility concerts in the area, as well as the usual Quinceañera and wedding bookings. His debut CD entitled, "Te Hecho De Menos" has done very well the south Texas region, and has continued success around the states such as New Mexico, Colorado, Michigan, California, Illinois - and has also reached into the Monterrey area!! The second CD entitled, "Es Que Te Amo" has also done very well since its release. It's picked singles "Paloma", "Haste Fuerte", and "Te Vas Con El", are among the most requested songs. My style of music is a variety of tejano rancheras, cumbias, regional Mex, baladas, and International". Contact:
 jessemarroquin@yahoo.com
 or call the office at 361.539.4203.