THIS GROUP'S BAND MEMBERS HAVE BEEN AROUND SINCE EARLY 'S, AND PLAYED WITH MAJOR ACTS ALL OVER UNITED STATES AND CANADA. SUCH PLACES LIKE KERRVILLE FOLK FEST, BETHLEHEM MUSIC FEST, CALIFORNIA WORLD FEST, EDMONTON FOLK FEST AND 'S MORE... YOU MIGHT HAVE HEARD THEIR MUSIC IN MOVIES LIKE ""ARMAGEDDON",EURO TRIP", "BLADE II", "MELKOLM IN THE MIDDLE" TV SHOW, ...
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Mariachi Tepalcatepec De Michoacan - Colton, California
Mariachi Tepalcatepec De Michoacan is truly a cultral treasure from "Tierra Caliente" Michoacan, Mexico. since . Their (sones and songs of passion, love, protest and story telling), recreate news of the times and descriptive musical recollections of heroes, villains, and the people. As with most mariachi, there is wealth of history dating back more than two hundred years. They wear the classic traditional costume of horsemen, laden with silver conchos (known simply as "Botonaduras") and talent is passed down from father to son. Mariachi Tepalcatepec performs with a stlye long popular in the "Tierra Caliente" region of Michoacan Mexico, but comparatively new to North America. One of The original founders of this stlye was Jesus Espinoza, also known as "El Jasmiche" (El-Has-mee-che). A violin player From The early 's. In , Fortino Gonzalez the father of (Alex Gonzalez) introduced "Tierra Caliente" style to Los Angeles, California. Alex Gonzalez have embellished upon "El Jasmiche" format to enhance the style once comprised solely of Guitarra de golpe, one Violin and Harp. The Guitarron, Vihuela and Trumpet came later. Augmented now to six Violin, Guitarra de golpe, Vihuela, Guitarron, Arpa, one Trumpet. still in the same style. They have a broader sound than that of the smaller groups, from "Tierra Caliente" who are not referred to as Mariachi, but rather as "Conjunto de Arpa Grande". In these CD recording, it is easily understood why "Mariachi Tepalcatepec De Michoacan" have became one of todays premier Mariachi. Their charm is enduring and not easily forgotten by anyone who has witnessed a live performance listened to their recordings. Can be heard in many motion pictures such as: "Seven" with Brat Pitt Morgan Freeman. "The Quick and the Dead" with Sharon Stone and Gene Hackman. "Pie in the Sky", "Under the Hula Moon", "Freeway" with Kiefer Sutherland. "Mr. Wrong" for WaltDisney Films and many other movies.
Great harmonies, flashy guitar work, danceable fun and an incredible selection of pop musics favorite hits. We are the ultimate wedding or corporate party band. From Beach Boys to Beatles to Frank Sinatra to Kool & The Gang, and yes even the chicken dance or a polka or two. We are a five piece band and we are all lead singers. We are the only live band in Arizona who can perform a Beach Boys tribute. If your planning a corporate beach party we are the band to call. We also offer a Beatles tribute which is also very popular for a theme party. That Kool Band will MC your event at no extra charge. ............
Category:
Band - Cover Band
Additional Category:
Band - Oldies
Genre:
60s Hits 70s Hits, 80s Hits, Beach Music, Blues, Country, Dance, Disco, Do-Wop, Funk, Jazz, Motown, Oldies, Polka, Pop, Rythym and Blues, Rock, Soul, Swing, Top-40, Tribute Band
