The ultimate Tex-Mex supergroup, is BACK!
The Texas Tornados with their infectious, party-ready sound, blending early rock & roll, Mexican folk music, R&B, blues, and whatever other roots music crosses their paths are back and hitting the road for 2009!
The Texas Tornadoes, first assembled in 1989, were composed of some of the genre's most legendary figures: Doug Sahm, Augie Meyers (Sahm's bandmate in the groundbreaking Sir Douglas Quintet), Hispanic country star Freddy Fender, and accordion virtuoso Flaco Jimenez. Their self-titled debut album was released on Reprise in 1990 -- in both English and Spanish versions -- to rapturous reviews and hit number 25 on the country charts. The group toured extensively behind it and issued the Grammy-nominated follow-up album Zone of Our Own in 1991.
The remaining members of the Tornados teamed up with Doug Sahm's son Shawn Sahm for a tribute of sorts at the Austin SXSW. The response was so overwhelming that the Tornados wanted to share this Tex-Mex party with all. Look for Flaco Jimenez, Augie Meyers and Shawn Sahm as well as orginal Tornado members Louie Ortega and Speedy Spark, Ernie Durawa to take everyone on a Tex-Mex trip with all their favorite Tornado hits as well as your favorite songs by Sir Douglas Quintet - Freddy Fender in loving memory.
This will be one big Tex-Mex party not to be missed!
Doug Sahm Birthday Feature Monday On Internet Radio--Doug was born on Nov. 6, 1941 and I will be celebrating by playing lots of his music on my show Monday, 12-3 PM CST at www.uicradio.org . I hope everyone can join me! Anybody Goin' to San Antone
I was so sorry to miss your show at the Route 66 Casino Fri. night. I had a gig and got out too late to make the show. My friend Jimmy Stallings said that you rocked the hous!. Hope to see you the next time you are in ABQ. Much love and respect, j.d.
its bin a long time since I seen you, My Wife and I last saw you guys with Freddy in Pojuaque N.M. in the late 90's. We live in Alamana. When are you planning a tour here in Germany?
Would be great to see even though Freddy and Doug are not with us anymore.
Hey Texas Tornados,I thankyou for your friendship,You have a good sound,Keep in touch,Maybe sign,my guest book,it woud be much apriciated.God Bless.GARY V.
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