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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.

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indie, alt-country, americana, folk, indie rock
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Ashona223 wrote:
yesterday evening

love Calexico

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niaan wrote:
8 days ago

alone agaiinnnnnnnnn!!!!!!!

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necahual wrote:
11 days ago

they are famous!

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rodanside wrote:
16 days ago

They are famous. [3]

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korrontean wrote:
17 days ago

They are famous. [2]

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rain24 wrote:
17 days ago

i can't stop listening to victor jara's hands. beautiful.

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anibalalonso wrote:
18 days ago

They are famous.

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revengeiseasy wrote:
22 days ago

These guys should be famous. [2]

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OCD4CDz wrote:
22 days ago

These guys should be famous.

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zizziolo wrote:
23 days ago

en directo eh? joder yo flipé

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e-guillotina wrote:
November 2009

Acojonantemente buenos.

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Jontybloom1 wrote:
November 2009

Calexico join Pavement ATP line up http://www.neonfiller.com/page2.htm#atppavement

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baeblemusic wrote:
November 2009

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:
November 2009

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:
November 2009

the best music!

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James_Hartley wrote:
November 2009

Brilliant :)

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hugehandoff wrote:
November 2009

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:
October 2009

I love Calexico, but I don't like Lambchop at all.[2]

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revengeiseasy wrote:
October 2009

oj niesamowita :P

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puf9090 wrote:
October 2009

niesamowita muzyka :)

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Calexico Dia de los Muertos Papel Picado Colors vary. These are traditional Mexican Papel Picado tissue paper banners. They are delicate and beautiful! …

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