Gary Hobbs

Gary Hobbs' rise among Tejano Music's elite performers has taken years of determination. Gary's history of hit records, gold and platinum awards, industry achievements, humanitarian contributions and hard work are legendary. Gary is an artist with a great tradition of excellent music with his very own style which makes him one of the most versatile singers in the Tejano Music Industry. His non-stop touring, recording and dedication to the Tejano industry have earned him the respect of his peers and adoration of his fans.

Joe Posada

One of the most celebsaxophonists, he is also recognizeds as a timeless vocalist and well-versed lyricist. He is an accomplished composer with many songs to his credit. He has managed to fuse the sounds of Jazz and Tejano by creating a melodic flow found intriguing by a wide range of music lovers.

David Marez

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Jay Perez

The Grammy Award, TTMA award winning artist was born Jesse Perez Jr. in San Antonio, Texas. He started his own band in 1983, "Mysterio", which led him to joining David Lee Garza y Los Musicales in 1990. After enjoying a huge success with David Lee, he decided to go on his own, the rest is history. He has recorded song after award winning song and tours throughout the US and Mexico. He joins that select group of artists that are known by one name "Jay". He is also dubbed as "The Voice". He has never forgotten where he came from and his fans just love him. During his electrifying performance he manages to make you feel as though you are part of the family. He is a mainstay with Tejano Explosion and we hope to continue to have him for your enjoyment.

Ram Herrera

Ram Herrera has the biggest, smoothest voice in Texas. He leads,"The Outlaws", a red hot powered big band that owns the stage, thrilling audiences on everything from hooky cumbias and power ballads to cool Salsa grooves and hot Latin Rock. Ram, his band and his organization put musical quality and production value first and it shows in the incredible excitement they generate in town after town, night after night. They have won numerous industry awards and continue to be a main force in Tejano Music.

Stevie D

Just the name alone has a ring that is memorable. With the release of two singles over a 60 day period, Como Fue and Me Crei de Ti. Stevie D is turning heads, topping charts and is gaining a fan base faster than just about anybody. Beginning his career in Brownsville,Texas after serving in Desert Storm, Stevie D returned home and began playing as a back up vocalist with Joe Lopez and Nueva Vision.
He started his own career, partnering up with Eddie Perez and produced their first CD “De Repente”. This is his first time with Tejano Explosion and we are excited to have him for your enjoyment.

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Kumbia Kings

Imagine a young man's flight from poverty, from denial to embrace of his heritage, from a dream attained to a dream shattered, a rise and fall and rise again, to achievements unprecedented in his field That, in bare outline, is the life of A. B. Quintanilla or, more accurately, the first stage in the life of this extraordinary musician, producer, songwriter, loyal family member, and survivor. True, he had a head start; when his sister Selena shone as the brightest young star in Latin music, A. B. was at her side, producing her records, writing her hits, playing bass onstage with her in their family's band. But in the dark years that followed her passing in 1995, A. B. had to tight back toward the light 0n his own. It was, as he says now, an experience "I would not wish on my worst enemy," yet it was also undeniably a trial from which one either emerges strong or doesn't emerge at all. Today, Quintanilla can look back on a history of rare accomplishments even as he builds on a foundation for conquests to come. He's won Grammys and BMI songwriting awards, founded and led one of the most popular bands in the modern Latin market, built a studio complex that lets him produce hits without straying far from his roots in Texas. Like his sister, A. B. has built a unique sound in his music by drawing from diverse sources of inspiration. And he's gearing up to explore areas untouched by other musical entrepreneurs. As the Latin music boom builds, A. B. Quintanilla's contributions will only grow greater. Yet no matter how many careers he launches, or how much he helps to enrich America's changing soundscape, he will never turn his back on the past, on the lessons learned through hardship as well as love.

Michael Jackson Remixed

Local San Antonio Entertainer Raul Christopher Riojas inspires fans by impersonating legendary Michael Jackson . When he was younger, he entered a dance contest as Michael Jackson and when the music came on and the crowd got loud, he knew right then, “ This is it.” And it fit like a glove.” As time went on Raul created & produced a Michael Jackson dance tribute show with a twist and called it Michael Jackson Remixed. Michael Jackson Remixed has been showcased at San Antonio’s Market Square, Trader’s Village, Performing Arts San Antonio, and Tejano Explosion.
They would like to continue their dance experiences and inspire audience members to “Dance, Shout, & Shake Your Bodies Down To The Ground.”

Jaime De Anda

At 13 Jaime picked up the instrument that would help him make Conjunto/Tejano History. In 1979, with Jaime at the helm, Los Chamacos de Raul DeAnda would gain international recognition with their unique stage performance and hit songs such as “Un Puno de Tierra” followed by “Pajaro Negro” “Sin Sangre En Las Vegas” and “Amores Solitarios.” This would propel Jaime amongst the Tejano/Conjunto greats. After years of shaping and grooming his son’s talent, Raul DeAnda would retire to spend more time at home with his loving wife Connie, passing the band on to his son. In 1989 Jaime Y Los Chamacos was born. Throughout the 1990s and 2000’s Jaime y Los Chamacos would dominate The Airwaves and The Conjunto Music Scene dropping a number of hits like, “Como Te Llamas Paloma” “Yolanda” “Un Complejo” and “Ex Novia.”Johnny Canales would go on to name Jaime y Los Chamacos “#1 Conjunto Show Band.” In 2018 Jaime would announce he was setting out to “take back his destiny” and embarking on a solo career announcing tryouts for a new band called JDA. After 40 years in the industry, Jaime is still performing + dropping music, also giving “Zoom Music Classes” teaching young artists the instrument he loves.

Street Talk Band

Boasting a unique, large power-horn section, StreetTalk Band has earned a position among San Antonio’s hottest variety bands because theirs is not your traditional horn section. Their main focus is not only Tejano rancheras and cumbias. Instead, they mix in some old-school Chicano rhythm and blues with a touch of funk and soulful oldies, which some people call as the Westside Sound. And don’t be surprised if they throw in a mambo or cha cha cha. This funky band was formed by Street Talk Magazine of Texas founder, owner/publisher Jaime Vidal! And, it is evident that music is Jaime’s forte. That’s why this band is such high demand. Needless to say, this band is sponsored by Street Talk Magazine of Texas. Furthermore, the band plans to record and release their first much anticipated compact disc album very soon. Therefore, keep on reading StreetTalk for the release date on this CD.

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Ricky Naranjo

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David Farias

David Farias is one the industry's most influential accordionists in Tejano music today. With more than 40 years in the business David has traveled the world playing for our troops overseas and has toured numerous American and Tejano venues with the likes of Flaco Jimenez, Los Lobos. La Tropa F, and Los Texmaniacs. David continues to influence music lovers with his playing skills and style, and is currently a Hohner Accordions endorsee. David is now touring behind his latest CD, Volando Alto.

La Calma

Five Musicians in 2007, decided to unite and form their own group, "La Calma". They have been together and have played alongside, Michael Salgado, Elida Reyna, Emilio, and Bobby Pulido to name a few.

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Los Palominos

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Los Desperadoz

Los Desperadoz is conjunto band based in San Antonio, Texas. The group has over the years earned because of their continuous touring a sizable fan base. Their string of albums for EMI Latin beginning with Rough Rider has also increased their following. The band member, Mike, Lee, P.J., Joey and Jess are like family to their fan base. This popular group has won numerous industry awards and continues to play their music before full venues.

Sunny Sauceda

A two-time Grammy Award winning Tejano Artist from San Antonio. Sunny has entertained fans the world over. He is known as being the most Energetic Accordian Player in the world. Quite often his Accordian playing overshadows his vocal prowess. Sunny has a sultry voice that lends itself to his style of music. During his career has has been nominated and awarde several TTMA awards for Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Song of the Year, etc. We are happy to have him at Tejano Explosion and look forward to his performance.

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Michael Salgado

He is one the few artists that is quite simply know by one name, "Michael". His music and his rapport with fans continue to re-enforce his commitment to better himself as an artist and a role model. Michael continues to enhance his stature as one of the true "Tejano Superstar" but also in the Mexican Norteno Music Scene. Hiis hit songs and albums have won so many awards, it is impossible to list them all in this short space. He is continually on tour having as many as 150 to 200 performances a year..He has reached out to thousands of Tejano Fans of all ages. He has become a Mainstay of Tejano Explosion.

Marcos Orosco

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El Dorado

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Ramon Ayala

Ramon Ayala is a master Accordianist, vocalist, and songwriter whose career spans well over 40 years. He is among the very few artist that was able to successfully bridge the gap between modern day Tejano Music and modern day Norterno Music. He is well known in the early years of his career for his founding with Cornelio Reyna of the Award Winning Conjunto "Los Relampagos". He formed Los Bravos Del Norte after that time and is a four time award winning Grammy winner in addition to many other awards. He tours all over the US and Mexico and shows no signs of slowing down. He remains a Living Legend of our Music and will be remembered as a founder of modern day "Norteno Music".

Los Garcia Bros

Known internationally for their traditional Conjunto beats as well as their flashy "Pachuko" costumes, they have created an image and a sound uniquely their own. Known affectionately as "Los Cuatro Vatos Locos" this father and son combination of Jose Garcia Sr. & Joey Garcia Jr., as well as the other group members continue to tour non-stop to packed houses nation-wide. The group has received TTMA's album of the year award, most promising band award and has headlined at Rodeo Santa Fe de Monterrey , N.L. Mexico, in front of more than 25,000 Conjunto fans. Their TV appearances include performances on both the Univision and Telemundo networks. Their slogan "Keep it Conjunto, Carnal" continues to catch fire with radio DJ's programmers. This new CD "Keeps it Conjunto" with 12 brand new recordings never previously recorded by "Los Garcia Brothers". It features rancheras, cumbias and even a polka all done in the famous Garcia Brothers style. Highlights include: "Dejame Vivir", "Hoy Quedamos A Mano" "La Mancha" and many others, including the title song "Tomando Y Bailando" Enjoy the music of todays living legends of Conjunto, "Los Garcia Brothers" as Los Cuatro Vatos Locos do it again with "Tomando Y Bailando" exclusively on Hacienda Records!

Chente Barrera

CHENTE BARRERA is one of the most versatile artists of Tejano music today. With more than 300 projects recording drums, keyboards, and background vocals with almost every major Tejano artist, Chente is indeed in a league of his own. Growing up to the sounds of Little Joe, George Strait, Flaco Jimenez, and Roberto Pulido has helped Chente develop his own style as a drummer, singer, and songwriter. He started his career as a drummer, playing and recording with the likes of Mazz, Jay Perez, La Tropa F, and Bobby Pulido. He then later started recording background vocals for groups like Intocable, Jennifer Peña, and David Lee Garza y Los Musicales. By 1998, Chente ventured on a solo career as a lead vocalist, now fronting his own band, Taconazo, with a blend of Tex-Mex and Down Home Tejano. Since then, Chente has won numerous awards including various Tejano Music Awards, The Tejano Roots Hall Of Fame in 2005, and a GRAMMY win in 2007, for Best Tejano Performance, for the CD Sigue El Taconazo. Chente is now on tour behind his latest CD, Un Nuevo Amor, which is already topping the charts throughout the Tejano industry. Chente is living proof that Tejano music is alive and strong.

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