What's Cuban Tex-Mex Tejano Country?

This band, this sound is infectious. The om-pah polka beat. The blend of guitar, bass, drums, with horns, keyboard and accordion. The melancholy yodeling heartache vocals. The clash of cultures, of musical genres. Their first album was 20 years ago! And now rejoined after an 8 year break. "The Mavericks" are back. Their new album is "In Time", and has some terrific toe-tapping two-steppin' tunes as well as soulful blues. Try this upbeat tune "Back In Your Arms Again" and you'll be a fan of The Mavericks!

 Back In Your Arms Again

1+1 = perfect 10

I was going to wait a week before my next blog of music but I just can't wait... I was already thinking this band would be in my Top Ten for upcoming reviews, and recently a FB friend has escalated my desire to share. The name is the "Tedeschi Trucks Band". Two excellent and popular successful artists each with their own bands have joined forces and the sum is more than the individual parts. This blues slide rock based sound comes from Susan Tedeschi's guitar and vocals and Derek Trucks amazing slide guitar rock style. Prepare yourself for some down home style rockin' blues.

 raw acoustic guitars at the White House!

First offering: Tommy Emmanuel

I'd like to start a little blog of music that I am listening to. I'll offer some simple reviews and hopefully you'll be exposed to some new stuff. Or please comment and offer some similar suggestions to me. So.. let's see how this goes...

Earlier this year there was a special on TV "Masters of Guitar" series. And the guy on this night was TOMMY EMMANUEL. The show was mesmerizing. How could I never even heard of this amazing artist. His command of the guitar is powerful. He plays acoustic. And generally solo. His style is unique but influenced by Chet Atkins, Charlie Christian, George Benson, Django Reinhardt. Kind of a blend of jazz, classical, blues, but with a unexpected twist. He's from Australia and his first album was released in the late 80's. If you've not heard of him, you deserve to give him a listen. Here's a link to a YouTube video.

 Classical Gas