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For the last twelve years Todd Tijerina (Tee-her-ee-na) has steadily made a living playing his fierce brand of cutting-edge blues-rock in Chicago and the Southwest as Tijerina’s (formerly The Todd Tijerina Band) guitarist/singer. In addition to front man duties, a three year stint in Chicago ('97 - '00) offered opportunities to work as guitarist for such artists as internationally revered bluesman, Byther Smith, the legendary Harmonica Hinds, and BB's daughter, Shirley King. It was during this time in the Windy City that Todd and his band won Chicagoland's Rory's Blues Talent Competition 1999. The victory funded recording expenses for the group's 2000 release, the lowdown. Since then the band has released two more albums, welcome home in 2004 and now in 2006, which have enjoyed radio play in the US, Australia and Europe. .
Infusing funk, rock and jazz elements into his blues stylings, Todd has always striven to be unique as a songwriter and guitarist. Rootstime (Belgium) declares that he “creates his own style and sound… His manner of guitar playing, singing and songwriting is refreshing and inspiring.” The Promised Land Entertainment Magazine states, “[the band’s] newest release is a perfect example of how to take the old and mix in the new to get a feeling of something very special… From the opening instrumental you can tell you’re in for a ride you won’t forget.” Putnay Thomas of Blues On Stage magazine states, “His music is distinctive… His guitar playing has as much power and expression as any guitarist I’ve heard…It’s just a matter of time before he gets a major label release.” Todd’s unique sound is a result of his own take on songwriting with an emphasis on maintaining potent hooks, personal identity and grooves that cross genre lines which help explain his contribution’s relevancy to blues as an evolving art form. .
Providing the backbone and punch in Tijerina’s grooves on Bass/BG Vocals and Drums/BG Vocals respectively are Dave Heidt and Carlos Castillo. Having toured nationally and recorded with groups covering a myriad of genres, both Heidt's and Castillo's diverse experience contributes to the group's style. .
The band’s unique sound and mastery over its music has enabled bookings at some of the most prestigious blues venues in the southwest and Chicago. Such southwest venues include: Telluride Blues and Brews, Silver City Blues Festival (Silver City, NM), Mountain of Blues Festival (Ruidoso, NM), Keystone Blues & Art (Keystone, CO), Blues & Brews Festival (SLC, UT), Animas River Blues Fest (Aztec, NM), Silverton Jamboree Music Fest (Silverton, CO), Beaver Creek June Jam (Beaver Creek, CO), South Park Music Tour (Alma, CO), Madrid Blues Festival (Madrid, NM), Trinidadio Blues Festival (Trinidad, CO), Rally in the Rockies (Ignacio, CO), NM Blues & Brews Fest (Santa Fe, NM), Morro Theater (Gallup, NM), Albuquerque Blues Festival (Albq., NM), River Fest (Farmington, NM), Sherbino Theater (Ridgway, CO), Mesa Theater (Grand Junction, CO), Mission Theatre (Grants, NM), Fire & Ice Bike Rally (Grants, NM), The Dead Goat (Salt Lake City), Tugboat (Steamboat Springs, CO), Charly's (Flagstaff, AZ), The Foundry (Boulder, CO), Brendan's Pub (Denver), The Birdcage (Prescott, AZ), Railroad Blues (Alpine, TX), Scoot 'n Blues (Durango, CO), The Foundry (Boulder, CO) and many others. Chicago notables include: House of Blues hotel, Chord On Blues, Slice of Chicago, Rosa's, Beale Str Blues Café, Harlem Ave Lounge. Consistently increasing its touring radius and base of support amongst fans and music industry allies alike, the band is making strides towards the international market..
Tijerina has shared the stage with such well-known artists as The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Kansas, Head East, Canned Heat, Coco Montoya, Sonny Landreth, Jimmy Thackery & The Drivers, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Kelley Hunt, Anders Osbourne, The Joanna Connor Band, Eddie Shaw & The Wolf Gand, Michael Hill's Blues Mob, The Campbell Brothers, Richard Johnston and Ronnie Baker Brooks, among others. “TODD TIJERINA is more ego-free soulman than six-string showboat. Not that he can’t burn a fretboard with the best of ‘em--one spin of his new disc proves that--but [Todd] and his band lay down a tune and a rock-solid groove well before the solo sparks fly, not the other way around. Nothing against the over-the-top likes of your Chris Duartes, but it’s nice to hear a guy who puts his audience above his own stroke-fests once in awhile.”
Thanks for your Mojo which Blesses this site and what I do in pushing the Flow of Artists all over this Rock we Ride!!
Merry Christmas and I really hope that 2010 shines a Spotlight that leads you to a Fantastic Year! Always know that the Boogie is on at www.kafmradio.org
Run,run,run Buckaroos, there's this Fatman wearing Red with a long white beard just behind me, must be some kind of Commie or a Crazy Ass Hippie...I'm telling you, this World is going to Hell in a Hand Bag! Serious!! He's getting closer, might wanna lock your Doors and if you hear anythang funny going on...Call the Marines! They know how to take care of just about Anything! I hope ya'll have a Great week but really...watch out for this Fatman in Red with a long white beard...And you should see the smoke coming from his pipe! Stuff Smells Funny...Really, this Fatman in Red is NOT Normal...Hide your Kids!
It seems that Christmas time is here once again, and it is time again to bring in the New Year. We wish the merriest of Christmas to you and your loved ones, and we wish you happiness and prosperity in the year ahead. Yola
With all the Snow on the Ground in the Rockies and it being Wednesday, Hump Day or whatever you want to call it, I'm Ready for some Boogie Woogie as I have this Fire within that is just itching to be unleashed!! Wishing you a very Blessed Day and Hope you find that Mojo which will help You Enrich someone's Groove!! Go Ahead, Roll the dice and Let that Love Light Shine in someones Door Today!
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Wishing you a Special Week with all the Colors your Groove Desires so to Bring out the Mojo in your Life which will enhance everyone you Touch! The Boogie is On!!!
The Fat Man is Close and more Snow is coming for all of us here in the Rockies, wanted to wish you a Fantastic Sunday and hope this upcoming week will be Stress Free! The Spirit of Christmas is within the Love that you show others! Roll the Dice and let someone know just how much they mean to you! Call them and let it Flow!!
No Matter what Color of Kicks your going to Slide on but grab a Pair and hit the Dance Floor!! Now, this Weekend is Ripe for a Slow Dance that will enhance your Groove and make 2010 a Blessing for you and Your Best Friend!
Showing someone that Special Love you hold inside will be an Enrichment for all of us!! Tune In to JaBeaux this Saturday afternoon at www.kafmradio.org Turn It Up and have a Party Rite there! Blow those Speakers Out!!
The Fat Man is Near! Now is the Time Buckaroos to Roll the Dice! Love is always a Blessing!
SHOW THE MEDIA THE OF THE PEOPLE STAND WITH US AND SAVE PUBLIC ACCESS 12/08/09 @ Noon PRESS CONFERENCE to save Community Access TV We
invite you to attend a press conference, Tuesday, December 8th at 12pm,
to be held in front of the studios of channels 26 & 27 (415 Tijeras
NW, SE entrance of the Old Bernalillo County Courthouse, facing the
Civic Plaza). Albuquerque, NM--On Nov. 17th former Mayor Marty
Chavez cancelled Quote-Unquote Inc.'s valid 4 year contract to run
public access TV Channel 27 and Encantada TV Channel 26. This action
appears to be solely political and perhaps a mean to reward his
campaign supporters. If we don't defeat this maneuver it is
CERTAIN the channels will go dark on Janua
Well Buckaroos, it's Time to get your Groove on and enjoy this upcoming week! Be Thankful that we can unleash our Mojo and Dance until we Drop or fall into someone's arms and then the Holidays will really start to kick off! I just feel it all up inside of me and I'm going to let it Flow soon!! I'm going to unleash the Boogie on Bad Dog Radio this Turkey Day at High Noon MST and Party to 4pm MST and I'm going to do it Naked! Lock the doors and just have one Hell of a Time...Come and join me, Tune In and Turn It Up!! www.kafmradio.org
Wishing Everyone a Fantastic Week ahead and remember Buckaroos, without the Men and Women who are serving today and in the past...We wouldn't be able to enjoy what we have today! The Marine Corps Birthday is Tuesday the 10th of November with Veterans Day Wednesday the 11th...Take the Time to reach out and thank the Older Vets for their Service, could be your Dad, your Mother or just a someone on a park bench...Really, Thank them cause they are the Freedom Fighters, Hell; take them to Lunch or go buy them a Drink...the ones who wear the uniform today need all our Love and support, they are our Children doing the deeds of the Power at Hand!...Freedom isn't Free my Dear Friends...Not at all!
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12/08/09 @ Noon PRESS CONFERENCE to save Community Access TV 
Looking forward to all of this as you are the WHOLE PACKAGE!!!
...it starts JANUARY 15TH, 2010.
HI TODD,
Wishing you a MERRY CHRISTMAS & A BLESSED NEW YEAR~!!
take care & GOD BLESS YOU & YOURS ALWAYS,
MELISSA~
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