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Tucson AZ, United States (1996 – present)
Calexico is an indie-rock band formed in Tucson, Arizona in 1996, known for playing an eclectic variety of music. The two main members are Joey Burns and John Convertino, who first played together in Los Angeles as part of the group Giant Sand. They have recorded a number of albums on Quarterstick Records, while their 2005 album In the Reins, a collaboration with Iron & Wine, has reached the Billboard 200 album charts. Burns and Convertino have also collaborated with Lisa Germano and Howe Gelb as OP8, releasing the album Slush in 1997.
Their musical style is highly influenced by traditional sounds of the Southwestern United States and Mexico, and they have also been described as alt-country. Calexico is named after the border city in Southern California.
The current members of the group, as of October 2005, are:
* Joey Burns (guitar and vocals);
* John Convertino (drums and percussion);
* Paul Niehaus (steel guitar);
* Jacob Valenzuela (keyboards, trumpet and vibes)
* Martin Wenk (accordion, guitar, synthesizers, trumpet, vibes); and
* volker zander (upright bass).
Among other side projects, several members of Calexico have been playing regularly with Iron and Wine. Paul Niehaus’ steel guitar can be heard on many new songs.
Their musical style is highly influenced by traditional sounds of the Southwestern United States and Mexico, and they have also been described as alt-country. Calexico is named after the border city in Southern California.
The current members of the group, as of October 2005, are:
* Joey Burns (guitar and vocals);
* John Convertino (drums and percussion);
* Paul Niehaus (steel guitar);
* Jacob Valenzuela (keyboards, trumpet and vibes)
* Martin Wenk (accordion, guitar, synthesizers, trumpet, vibes); and
* volker zander (upright bass).
Among other side projects, several members of Calexico have been playing regularly with Iron and Wine. Paul Niehaus’ steel guitar can be heard on many new songs.
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Feast of Wire
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Carried To Dust
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Garden Ruin
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The Black Light
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baeblemusic wrote:
check out photos of Calexico on baeble http://www.baeblemusic.com/musicphotos/11-17-2009/The-Guest-Apartment/Calexico
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narlus wrote:
photos and review of their recent Boston show, opening for Neko Case http://www.bigtakeover.com/reviews/neko-case-with-calexico-wilbur-theatre-boston-ma-tuesday-november-10-2009
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ChispasInMyHead wrote:
the best music!
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James_Hartley wrote:
Brilliant :)
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hugehandoff wrote:
Ah Lambchop are the kings. try this cover of the sisters of mercy tune This corrosion. Magical http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWdvXBa_o5s
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GamaYOUn wrote:
I love Calexico, but I don't like Lambchop at all.[2]
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revengeiseasy wrote:
oj niesamowita :P
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puf9090 wrote:
niesamowita muzyka :)
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Craig1981 wrote:
Bought 'Carried to Dust' in a bargain bin yesterday for 3 quid. As good a 3 quid as I have spent recently. Never thought I would like an album that included a mariachi element. My mind must be opening at last.
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SPINearth wrote:
Check out our photo coverage of Calexico's performance in Israel! The band was so awesome, the crowd demanded 3 encores! http://spinearth.tv/report/from-one-desert-to-another-calexico-visit-israel
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kmk343 wrote:
is proud to be a tucsonan because of these guys.
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IschianoScalo wrote:
woven birds <3
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adamzZz wrote:
This band is just divine.
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Seahorseshins wrote:
can't wait to see them tomorrow at street scene!!
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secretnumber wrote:
the black light<333
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khalid-greece wrote:
I think there's no point in comparing the two groups, each one has great songs and I like both.
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Drewmanschu wrote:
I like calexico better than 16 horsepower but that's just me.
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Hoddas wrote:
My vote goes to Lord_Krichian, 16 horsepower are better though Calexico aren't too bad at all.
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philobla wrote:
no way !!! calexico is wholla better my friend !!
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Lord_Krichian wrote:
16 horsepower is better but i liek Calexico too
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News
Calexico Dia de los Muertos Papel Picado Banners!
19 Oct 2009 | from www.casadecalexico.com
Calexico Dia de los Muertos Papel Picado
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These are traditional Mexican Papel Picado tissue paper banners. They are delicate and beautiful!
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Recent Activity
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misscalinda, tothewonder, erraticimpact and 6 other people added Calexico to their libraries. 4 hours ago
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relitnosmoge added Calexico to the lineup of X at The Echo. yesterday evening
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cindfc, Ergonautik, Hastata and 9 other people added Calexico to their libraries. yesterday evening
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melkors_gift wrote about Calexico in top 25...why not?. yesterday morning
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melkors_gift wrote about Calexico – Carried To Dust in top 25...why not?. yesterday morning
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larsfn, roonilwaz, cyanotype88 and 1 other person added Calexico to their libraries. yesterday morning
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yannis_p tagged Calexico with ‘alt country’. Saturday evening
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froza16, artillon, Bejobu and 39 other people added Calexico to their libraries. Saturday evening
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RRRocker139 tagged Calexico with tex-mex, epic and americana. Thursday evening
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RRRocker139 and GratefulTony777 added Calexico to their libraries. Thursday evening
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