Category Archives: Tejano

Rancho Alegre Interview – David Lee Garza

Much has been made of the decline of Tejano, and more than a few groups that made it big back in the 80s and 90s have either broken up quietly, faded into obscurity, limited their activity, melted down publicly, or … Continue reading

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Rancho Alegre Interview – Ram Herrera

If you ask any Tejano music fan to list some of the most popular performers in the industry, Ram Herrera will be near the top of the list. He hardly has to use his last name anymore, “Ram” is usually enough. … Continue reading

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Rancho Alegre Interview – Julian L. Fernandez of Los Texas Wranglers

Julian Limon Fernandez of Los Texas Wranglers has worked really hard to keep Conjunto alive in Austin. Along with bandmates Sonny Trujillo (accordion), Amador Salazar (bass, vocals), Junior Sandoval (bajo sexto, vocals), Tim Torres (saxophone, vocals), Joyce Adams (vocals), and … Continue reading

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Playlist Updated!

Added some new tracks to the playlist today, with more to come! That’s Crazy – Los Texas Wranglers Yerba Mala – Carlos Guzman y Los Fabulosos 4 4 Aces Special – Los Cuatro Aces Un Deseo – Tejano Highway 281 … Continue reading

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Rancho Alegre Conjunto Festival – Feb. 1-3, 2013, Austin Moose Lodge, Austin, TX

Hold on to your hats…here we go! In the next few weeks, we’ll be publishing the lineup and details. With any luck, we’ll have some media appearances as well! Interested in sponsoring the event? $100 gets you our undying devotion; … Continue reading

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Rancho Alegre News – We’re in the Texas Observer!

Head on over to the Texas Observer website to check out our latest press coverage. A fine article by Emily Mathis that speaks to our passion, determination, and stubbornness.

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Rancho Alegre Interview – Little Joe

The “King of the Brown Sound” is a fitting nickname for Little Joe Hernandez. The music he has played over his storied career has blended together everything from mariachi, orquesta, conjunto, country, doo-wop, Sinatra-style standards, jazz, rock, salsa, and whatever … Continue reading

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Rancho Alegre Interview – Siggno

Siggno is probably the hottest band in Tejano music right now. They won Best Album at this year’s Tejano Music Awards for their most recent album, Lo Que Me Dejaste, and front man Jesse Turner took home back to back … Continue reading

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Featured on NPR’s All Things Considered!

That’s right! Rancho Alegre Radio’s own Baldomero “El Parrandero” Cuellar and Conjunto music at the Austin Moose Lodge was heard nationwide TONIGHT (9/11/12) on NPR’s All Things Considered. A very brief snapshot of Conjunto music in Austin. From small things, … Continue reading

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Hillside FREE Music Series to Showcase New Talent and Legendary Performers

Every year, the A.B. Cantu Pan-American Recreation Center, in conjunction with Austin Parks & Recreation and the City of Austin, presents a month of weekly family-friendly FREE outdoor concerts featuring a variety of Latin music, from Mariachi to Latin Hip-Hop … Continue reading

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