https://markguerrero.podbean.com Interview show with music. Wed, 20 Jan 2021 21:01:06 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All Rights Reserved 1440 Interview show with music. markguerrero markguerrero No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/3261965/MARK-GUERRERO-LOGO.jpg https://markguerrero.podbean.com 144 144 Carmencristina Moreno aka Carmen Moreno https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/carmencristina-moreno-aka-carmen-moreno-1611194466/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/carmencristina-moreno-aka-carmen-moreno-1611194466/#comments Wed, 20 Jan 2021 21:01:06 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/fd16ff6e-8c08-3546-89d2-b2c7a6640379 Mark Guerrero interviews singer/songwriter Carmencristina Moreno aka Carmen Moreno, who recorded for Capitol, Epic, and Boardwalk Records, won a National Endowment for the Arts award, and is a world-class vocalist in English and Spanish.

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews singer/songwriter Carmencristina Moreno aka Carmen Moreno, who recorded for Capitol, Epic, and Boardwalk Records, won a National Endowment for the Arts award, and is a world-class vocalist in English and Spanish.

]]> markguerrero false No 6791 46 full Gilbert Rocha https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/gilbert-rocha/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/gilbert-rocha/#comments Wed, 23 Dec 2020 03:21:55 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/ea12e7f7-9f20-3db9-afb1-a144452a9602 Mark Guerrero interviews musician Gilbert Rocha, leader of The Silhouettes, a band in which the legendary Ritchie Valens was a member.  Gilbert also played with the doo wop vocal duo, The Perez Brothers, and the late Rulie Garcia aka Johnny Chingas, who wrote and recorded both serious and comic songs.

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews musician Gilbert Rocha, leader of The Silhouettes, a band in which the legendary Ritchie Valens was a member.  Gilbert also played with the doo wop vocal duo, The Perez Brothers, and the late Rulie Garcia aka Johnny Chingas, who wrote and recorded both serious and comic songs.

]]> markguerrero false No 3675 45 full The Reckless Night Ensemble https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/the-restless-night-ensemble/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/the-restless-night-ensemble/#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2020 00:30:16 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/475c362e-97b5-3f5f-b2e6-1dabf5edd328 Mark Guerrero interviews three members of The Reckless Night Ensemble about their album Pan-Americanos, which includes seven Lalo Guerrero songs, "Vamos a Bailar," "16 Pounds," "Los Angeles," "Adan y Eva," "Me Gusta El Cha Cha Cha" (on which Mark is the guest lead vocalist), "Barrio Viejo," and "El Chicano."  The arrangements of all the songs were transcribed from Lalo's original recordings.  Mark's guests are guitarist/arranger Skip Heller, band leader/bassist Nick Ornelas, and vocalist Angelica Villareal.

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews three members of The Reckless Night Ensemble about their album Pan-Americanos, which includes seven Lalo Guerrero songs, "Vamos a Bailar," "16 Pounds," "Los Angeles," "Adan y Eva," "Me Gusta El Cha Cha Cha" (on which Mark is the guest lead vocalist), "Barrio Viejo," and "El Chicano."  The arrangements of all the songs were transcribed from Lalo's original recordings.  Mark's guests are guitarist/arranger Skip Heller, band leader/bassist Nick Ornelas, and vocalist Angelica Villareal.

]]> markguerrero false No 4644 44 full Arcelio Garcia of Malo https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/arcelio-garcia-of-malo/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/arcelio-garcia-of-malo/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2020 04:33:12 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/238145c6-fb72-39e9-a4fa-bda458a8d79f Mark Guerrero interviews founding member, leader, and lead vocalist Arcelio Garcia of Malo about his band's history and music.  Malo classics such as "Nena" and "Cafe" are played, as well as their mega hit song "Suavecito."  This interview was audiotaped in 2003 for an article on Malo Mark wrote for his website.

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews founding member, leader, and lead vocalist Arcelio Garcia of Malo about his band's history and music.  Malo classics such as "Nena" and "Cafe" are played, as well as their mega hit song "Suavecito."  This interview was audiotaped in 2003 for an article on Malo Mark wrote for his website.

]]> markguerrero false No 3187 43 full APB - Aaron Ballesteros https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/apb-aaron-ballesteros/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/apb-aaron-ballesteros/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:12:05 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/941d80b3-06c3-3483-ab32-5baa73522233 APB, a band from East L.A., was led by Aaron Ballesteros who's best known as the drummer for Tierra and many other top Chicano/Latino artists.  On APB’s recordings, made between 2004 and 2013, Aaron was producer, arranger, chief songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.  Due to Aaron’s health issues, Mark interviews his son Adam on his father’s behalf.  Also interviewed on the show are two members of APB, guitarist Dennis Alvarez and vocalist Gilbert Stokes.  APB’s style of music includes elements of rock, R&B, Latin, and ballads.  Aaron and Gilbert also played and recorded with El Chicano in the early 80s.

]]> APB, a band from East L.A., was led by Aaron Ballesteros who's best known as the drummer for Tierra and many other top Chicano/Latino artists.  On APB’s recordings, made between 2004 and 2013, Aaron was producer, arranger, chief songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.  Due to Aaron’s health issues, Mark interviews his son Adam on his father’s behalf.  Also interviewed on the show are two members of APB, guitarist Dennis Alvarez and vocalist Gilbert Stokes.  APB’s style of music includes elements of rock, R&B, Latin, and ballads.  Aaron and Gilbert also played and recorded with El Chicano in the early 80s.

]]> markguerrero false No 7179 42 full Elijah https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/elijah-1597536049/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/elijah-1597536049/#comments Sat, 15 Aug 2020 19:00:49 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/bfe8e109-f215-397c-8395-efebc6c9d424 Mark Guerrero interviews Hank Barrio and Tom Bray of Elijah, a 70s horn band from East L.A.  Elijah recorded two albums in the late 60s as the Evergreen Blues and two in the early 70s as Elijah.  After Elijah, Hank and Tom separately went on to perform and record with some of the greatest artists of our time including Neil Young, Albert King, Hoyt Axton, Delaney Bramlett, and Buddy Miles and the Electric Flag.  Some of the best Elijah recordings are discussed and played and experiences from Hank and Tom's career with these artists are shared.

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews Hank Barrio and Tom Bray of Elijah, a 70s horn band from East L.A.  Elijah recorded two albums in the late 60s as the Evergreen Blues and two in the early 70s as Elijah.  After Elijah, Hank and Tom separately went on to perform and record with some of the greatest artists of our time including Neil Young, Albert King, Hoyt Axton, Delaney Bramlett, and Buddy Miles and the Electric Flag.  Some of the best Elijah recordings are discussed and played and experiences from Hank and Tom's career with these artists are shared.

]]> markguerrero false No 5877 41 full Peter "Last Walking Bear" DePoe of Redbone https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/peter-last-walking-bear-depoe-of-redbone/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/peter-last-walking-bear-depoe-of-redbone/#comments Mon, 27 Jul 2020 02:58:47 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/f8153542-c96d-3889-acef-9190101835a3 Mark interviews Pete DePoe, a founding member and original drummer of the legendary band Redbone.  Mark and Pete talk about and play some of the Redbone recordings Pete played on, including their hit records "Maggie," "Witch Queen of New Orleans," and the iconic "Come and Get Your Love."  Pete also talks about some of his experiences with the band on the road and some of the other major artists he played with in his career.

]]> Mark interviews Pete DePoe, a founding member and original drummer of the legendary band Redbone.  Mark and Pete talk about and play some of the Redbone recordings Pete played on, including their hit records "Maggie," "Witch Queen of New Orleans," and the iconic "Come and Get Your Love."  Pete also talks about some of his experiences with the band on the road and some of the other major artists he played with in his career.

]]> markguerrero false No 4190 40 full Louie Mendez and Lorenzo Martinez https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/louie-mendez-and-lorenzo-martinez/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/louie-mendez-and-lorenzo-martinez/#comments Sun, 03 Nov 2019 04:22:39 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/louie-mendez-and-lorenzo-martinez-a1cf2ba5c9a6b191c9958320b59d8ed6 Mark Guerrero interviews Louie Mendez and Lorenzo "Lencho" Martinez about their music made together and separately.  Louie and Lorenzo have worked together in Los Rock Angels, Los Dados, and Louie & Lorenzo.  Louie has played with the Texas Tornados and Flaco Jimenez and Lorenzo with Los Suspiros, Lalo Guerrero, and is currently a member of the Grammy Award winning band, Los Texmaniacs.

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews Louie Mendez and Lorenzo "Lencho" Martinez about their music made together and separately.  Louie and Lorenzo have worked together in Los Rock Angels, Los Dados, and Louie & Lorenzo.  Louie has played with the Texas Tornados and Flaco Jimenez and Lorenzo with Los Suspiros, Lalo Guerrero, and is currently a member of the Grammy Award winning band, Los Texmaniacs.

]]> markguerrero false No 6009 1 39 full Tim Weed aka Tim Wiedenkeller https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/tim-weed-aka-tim-wiedenkeller/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/tim-weed-aka-tim-wiedenkeller/#comments Sun, 20 Oct 2019 21:31:17 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/tim-weed-aka-tim-wiedenkeller-080559ef1804edd99bb5ffee4a477728 Mark Guerrero interviews Tim Weed, an exceptional singer/songwriter and world-class musician on banjo, guitar, and mandolin.  His music has developed into an eclectic blend of bluegrass, roots, and world music, drawing influences from India, Tibet, Africa, and Latin America.  He's a concert artist in his own right and has performed with artists such as Joan Baez, Maria Muldaur, and Ramblin' Jack Elliot.  Tim also had the honor of performing for the Dalai Lama.

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews Tim Weed, an exceptional singer/songwriter and world-class musician on banjo, guitar, and mandolin.  His music has developed into an eclectic blend of bluegrass, roots, and world music, drawing influences from India, Tibet, Africa, and Latin America.  He's a concert artist in his own right and has performed with artists such as Joan Baez, Maria Muldaur, and Ramblin' Jack Elliot.  Tim also had the honor of performing for the Dalai Lama.

]]> markguerrero false No 7181 38 full Terry Reid https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/terry-reid/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/terry-reid/#comments Thu, 18 Jul 2019 17:05:21 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/terry-reid-08703e46a68fb706fea4c0075713cda1 Mark Guerrero interviews English rock singer/songwriter/guitarist Terry Reid.  Terry and his band opened for the Rolling Stones and Cream in the 1960s.  Because he had an album out and was touring with the Stones, he turned down the lead vocal job for the band who would become Led Zeppelin.  In the 60s, Aretha Franklin was quoted as saying, "The best things to come out of England are the Beatles, Rolling Stones, and Terry Reid."  On this show the best of Terry's two solo albums of the 70s are featured.  The first one, "Seed of Memory," was produced by Graham Nash.  This is the second episode of my new show, Rock Doc Chronicles.

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews English rock singer/songwriter/guitarist Terry Reid.  Terry and his band opened for the Rolling Stones and Cream in the 1960s.  Because he had an album out and was touring with the Stones, he turned down the lead vocal job for the band who would become Led Zeppelin.  In the 60s, Aretha Franklin was quoted as saying, "The best things to come out of England are the Beatles, Rolling Stones, and Terry Reid."  On this show the best of Terry's two solo albums of the 70s are featured.  The first one, "Seed of Memory," was produced by Graham Nash.  This is the second episode of my new show, Rock Doc Chronicles.

]]> markguerrero false No 8143 1 37 full Ramblin' Jack Elliot https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/ramblin-jack-elliot/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/ramblin-jack-elliot/#comments Sun, 30 Jun 2019 14:24:32 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/ramblin-jack-elliot-4af4091b1cc603d482158c7758b90f2c Mark Guerrero interviews legendary folksinger Ramblin' Jack Elliot.  Ramblin' Jack has been called the son of Woody Guthrie and the father of Bob Dylan.  He began singing and travelling in the early 1950s, was part of Bob Dylan's legendary Rolling Thunder Revue in 1975, and continues to tour and perform at age 87 in 2019.  We talk about some of his experiences with Woody and Dylan and his encounters with Jack Kerouac, James Dean, Lead Belly, and Ringo Starr.  Some of his and other related recordings are played.  This is the first episode of my new show, Rock Doc Chronicles.

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews legendary folksinger Ramblin' Jack Elliot.  Ramblin' Jack has been called the son of Woody Guthrie and the father of Bob Dylan.  He began singing and travelling in the early 1950s, was part of Bob Dylan's legendary Rolling Thunder Revue in 1975, and continues to tour and perform at age 87 in 2019.  We talk about some of his experiences with Woody and Dylan and his encounters with Jack Kerouac, James Dean, Lead Belly, and Ringo Starr.  Some of his and other related recordings are played.  This is the first episode of my new show, Rock Doc Chronicles.

]]> markguerrero false No 5572 1 36 full Arturo "Rooster" Perez of Redbone https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/arturo-rooster-perez-of-redbone/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/arturo-rooster-perez-of-redbone/#comments Wed, 31 Oct 2018 15:26:38 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/arturo-rooster-perez-of-redbone-d268f586933d17414da237dc72acb20b Mark interviews Arturo Perez, one of three drummers who played with Redbone during the peak of their recording years.  Artie talks about his time with Redbone and some of the recordings he played on are played and discussed.  He also talks about his time playing with the Righteous Brothers.  Also featured is a solo album he made in 2002, "Misbehavin'," which reveals Artie to be an excellent singer and songwriter!

]]> Mark interviews Arturo Perez, one of three drummers who played with Redbone during the peak of their recording years.  Artie talks about his time with Redbone and some of the recordings he played on are played and discussed.  He also talks about his time playing with the Righteous Brothers.  Also featured is a solo album he made in 2002, "Misbehavin'," which reveals Artie to be an excellent singer and songwriter!

]]> markguerrero false No 4511 1 35 full Eastside Sound of East Los Angeles in the '60s https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/eastside-sound-of-east-los-angeles-in-the-60s/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/eastside-sound-of-east-los-angeles-in-the-60s/#comments Sun, 16 Sep 2018 17:54:51 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/eastside-sound-of-east-los-angeles-in-the-60s-b805a713c6d2e69f7aa6498e7b13c203 Mark Guerrero interviews seven musical artists from what has become known as the "Eastside Sound" of East Los Angeles in the 60s.  His guests include the late Richard "Scar" Lopez of Cannibal & the Headhunters, George Delgado of the Premiers, Sal Murillo of the Blendells, Andy Tesso and Max Uballez of the Romancers, Rudy Salas of the Salas Brothers, and Ersi Arvizu of the Sisters.  Recordings of all the above groups are played and discussed.

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews seven musical artists from what has become known as the "Eastside Sound" of East Los Angeles in the 60s.  His guests include the late Richard "Scar" Lopez of Cannibal & the Headhunters, George Delgado of the Premiers, Sal Murillo of the Blendells, Andy Tesso and Max Uballez of the Romancers, Rudy Salas of the Salas Brothers, and Ersi Arvizu of the Sisters.  Recordings of all the above groups are played and discussed.

]]> markguerrero false No 4456 1 34 full Los Illegals https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/los-illegals/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/los-illegals/#comments Sun, 16 Sep 2018 17:37:22 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/los-illegals-201ee160648921fd333d392cc5b6d4a7 Mark Guerrero interviews Willie Herron, Jesus "Xuiy" Velo, and Bill Reyes of the East L.A. punk band Los Illegals about their career and plays selected recordings from their catalog.

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews Willie Herron, Jesus "Xuiy" Velo, and Bill Reyes of the East L.A. punk band Los Illegals about their career and plays selected recordings from their catalog.

]]> markguerrero false No 6693 33 full Lonnie Jordan of War https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/lonnie-jordan-of-war/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/lonnie-jordan-of-war/#comments Sun, 16 Sep 2018 17:20:35 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/lonnie-jordan-of-war-8f7142863adb7e6189f7890442525b99 Mark Guerrero interviews Lonnie Jordan of War and plays selected recordings from War's catalog including their hits "Cisco Kid," "Low Rider," "Spill the Wine," and "Why Can't We Be Friends."

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews Lonnie Jordan of War and plays selected recordings from War's catalog including their hits "Cisco Kid," "Low Rider," "Spill the Wine," and "Why Can't We Be Friends."

]]> markguerrero false No 6462 1 32 full Hirth Martinez https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/hirth-martinez/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/hirth-martinez/#comments Sun, 16 Sep 2018 17:13:22 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/hirth-martinez-191198fcb2f9fa51483f4658027a56af Mark Guerrero interviews the late, great songwriter and recording artist, Hirth Martinez.  In the mid-70s Hirth recorded two albums on Warner Brothers Records.  The first, "Hirth From Earth," was produced by Robbie Robertson of the Band, the second, "Big Bright Street," by John Simon.  His extraordinary songs have been covered by Paul Butterfield, Manfred Mann, Julio Iglesias, and many others.

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews the late, great songwriter and recording artist, Hirth Martinez.  In the mid-70s Hirth recorded two albums on Warner Brothers Records.  The first, "Hirth From Earth," was produced by Robbie Robertson of the Band, the second, "Big Bright Street," by John Simon.  His extraordinary songs have been covered by Paul Butterfield, Manfred Mann, Julio Iglesias, and many others.

]]> markguerrero false No 5277 1 31 full Hirth Martinez "Live" Recordings https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/hirth-martinez-live-recordings/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/hirth-martinez-live-recordings/#comments Sun, 16 Sep 2018 17:04:35 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/hirth-martinez-live-recordings-0675689e7609f18d1f2bbd8c91536cf7 Mark Guerrero interviews the late Hirth Martinez about some of the recordings from his "live" album, "I Love To Play For You," a performance at McCabe's in Santa Monica, and some recorded "live" in studio.

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews the late Hirth Martinez about some of the recordings from his "live" album, "I Love To Play For You," a performance at McCabe's in Santa Monica, and some recorded "live" in studio.

]]> markguerrero false No 4389 1 30 full Mark Guerrero https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/mark-guerrero/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/mark-guerrero/#comments Sun, 16 Sep 2018 15:45:32 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/mark-guerrero-72200d7275052f7a2511807cca6dea4a Mark Guerrero talks about his career and plays recordings from his catalog.  Mark has recorded with GNP Crescendo Records with Mark & the Escorts, Kapp Records with Nineteen Eighty-Four, Ode Records as a solo artist (produced by Lou Adler), Capitol Records as a solo artist, and A&M Records with Tango.

]]> Mark Guerrero talks about his career and plays recordings from his catalog.  Mark has recorded with GNP Crescendo Records with Mark & the Escorts, Kapp Records with Nineteen Eighty-Four, Ode Records as a solo artist (produced by Lou Adler), Capitol Records as a solo artist, and A&M Records with Tango.

]]> markguerrero false No 4178 1 29 full Geri Gonzalez aka Geree https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/geri-gonzalez-aka-geree/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/geri-gonzalez-aka-geree/#comments Wed, 05 Sep 2018 10:16:18 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/geri-gonzalez-aka-geree-1edef4bb471037260f95454174d9fff6 Mark Guerrero interviews r&b/Latin rock vocalist supreme and MCA recording artist Geri Gonzalez, aka Geree, and plays selected recordings from her catalog.

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews r&b/Latin rock vocalist supreme and MCA recording artist Geri Gonzalez, aka Geree, and plays selected recordings from her catalog.

]]> markguerrero false No 4305 28 full Pat Vegas of Redbone https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/pat-vegas-of-redbone/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/pat-vegas-of-redbone/#comments Tue, 04 Sep 2018 16:29:03 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/pat-vegas-of-redbone-3a405d42db346d4d76753673291538bd Mark Guerrero interviews Pat Vegas, bassist, vocalist, songwriter, and founding member of the legendary band Redbone, and plays selected recordings from their catalog including "Maggie," "Witch Queen of New Orleans," and "Come and Get Your Love."

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews Pat Vegas, bassist, vocalist, songwriter, and founding member of the legendary band Redbone, and plays selected recordings from their catalog including "Maggie," "Witch Queen of New Orleans," and "Come and Get Your Love."

]]> markguerrero false No 7327 1 27 full Louie Perez of Los Lobos https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/louie-perez-of-los-lobos/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/louie-perez-of-los-lobos/#comments Sun, 12 Aug 2018 11:33:53 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/louie-perez-of-los-lobos-56665a6bf99f4d85f4b2d57c480dda1f Mark Guerrero interviews Louie Perez of Los Lobos about the band's music and career and plays selected recordings from the Los Lobos catalog.

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews Louie Perez of Los Lobos about the band's music and career and plays selected recordings from the Los Lobos catalog.

]]> markguerrero false No 7287 1 25 full Chris Montez https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/chris-montez/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/chris-montez/#comments Sun, 12 Aug 2018 11:27:54 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/chris-montez-67360ea1c767170736900217c2388e83 Mark Guerrero interviews Chris Montez, nee Ezekiel Montanez, about his life and career and plays selected recordings from his catalog including his hits "Let's Dance," "Call Me," and "The More I See You.

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews Chris Montez, nee Ezekiel Montanez, about his life and career and plays selected recordings from his catalog including his hits "Let's Dance," "Call Me," and "The More I See You.

]]> markguerrero false No 6798 1 24 full Lalo Guerrero https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/lalo-guerrero/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/lalo-guerrero/#comments Sun, 12 Aug 2018 11:21:04 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/lalo-guerrero-2337f7ec030d6fda19cc3c0b5fb6e39b Mark Guerrero talks about the music and career of his father, Lalo Guerrero, the Father of Chicano Music and plays selected recordings from his catalog.

]]> Mark Guerrero talks about the music and career of his father, Lalo Guerrero, the Father of Chicano Music and plays selected recordings from his catalog.

]]> markguerrero false No 2652 23 full Chan Romero https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/chan-romero/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/chan-romero/#comments Sun, 12 Aug 2018 11:13:47 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/chan-romero-dc484d995f0623fc163dd4bcca3a287f Mark Guerrero interviews rock pioneer Chan Romero, whose song "The Hippy Hippy Shake" was recorded by the Beatles, the Swinging Blue Jeans, and the Georgia Satellites.  Selected recordings from his catalog are played and discussed.

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews rock pioneer Chan Romero, whose song "The Hippy Hippy Shake" was recorded by the Beatles, the Swinging Blue Jeans, and the Georgia Satellites.  Selected recordings from his catalog are played and discussed.

]]> markguerrero false No 5018 1 22 full Fred Sanchez and Jerry Salas of El Chicano https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/fred-sanchez-and-jerry-salas-of-el-chicano/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/fred-sanchez-and-jerry-salas-of-el-chicano/#comments Sun, 12 Aug 2018 11:04:38 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/fred-sanchez-and-jerry-salas-of-el-chicano-85310006e11ed383b93ae6a6b864448b Mark Guerrero interviews Fred Sanchez (founder, leader, bassist) and Jerry Salas (lead singer, guitarist) of El Chicano about their music and career and play and discuss selected recordings from their catalog including their hits "Viva Tirado," and "Tell Her She's Lovely."

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews Fred Sanchez (founder, leader, bassist) and Jerry Salas (lead singer, guitarist) of El Chicano about their music and career and play and discuss selected recordings from their catalog including their hits "Viva Tirado," and "Tell Her She's Lovely."

]]> markguerrero false No 3612 1 21 full Rudy Salas of Tierra https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/rudy-salas-of-tierra/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/rudy-salas-of-tierra/#comments Sun, 12 Aug 2018 03:42:06 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/rudy-salas-of-tierra-3a3a163c5c90e77b1a688b73f0061986 Mark Guerrero interviews singer/songwriter/guitarist Rudy Salas, leader of Tierra, about his career and plays selected recordings from Tierra's catalog including their hits "Together" and "Memories." 

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews singer/songwriter/guitarist Rudy Salas, leader of Tierra, about his career and plays selected recordings from Tierra's catalog including their hits "Together" and "Memories." 

]]> markguerrero false No 5263 1 20 full Don Tosti https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/don-tosti/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/don-tosti/#comments Sun, 12 Aug 2018 03:25:32 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/don-tosti-612bd26cc719d2fbf3f9fc881a59d542 Mark Guerrero interviews the late musician/composer/arranger Don Tosti, nee Edmundo Tostado, about his career, which includes playing with Jack Teagarden, Jimmy Dorsey, Charlie Barnett, and Les Brown in the 40s, as well as leading the Pachuco Boogie Boys and his own Latin orchestra in the 50s.  Selected recordings from his catalog are played and discussed.

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews the late musician/composer/arranger Don Tosti, nee Edmundo Tostado, about his career, which includes playing with Jack Teagarden, Jimmy Dorsey, Charlie Barnett, and Les Brown in the 40s, as well as leading the Pachuco Boogie Boys and his own Latin orchestra in the 50s.  Selected recordings from his catalog are played and discussed.

]]> markguerrero false No 4420 1 19 full Jose "Dr. Loco" Cuellar https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/jose-dr-loco-cuellar/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/jose-dr-loco-cuellar/#comments Sun, 12 Aug 2018 03:00:33 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/jose-dr-loco-cuellar-1e255c32b7ce136f09b4cb6af0a28700 Mark Guerrero interviews singer/songwriter/educator Jose Cuellar, PhD, aka Dr. Loco, about his life and career and plays selected recordings from his catalog.

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews singer/songwriter/educator Jose Cuellar, PhD, aka Dr. Loco, about his life and career and plays selected recordings from his catalog.

]]> markguerrero false No 8437 1 18 full Ersi Arvizu https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/ersi-arvizu/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/ersi-arvizu/#comments Sun, 12 Aug 2018 02:47:34 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/ersi-arvizu-c7eb839472beadd71eebd6c62e78cdb7 Mark Guerrero interviews singer/songwriter Ersi Arvizu about her life and career, which includes being a member of the Sisters, El Chicano, and a solo artist on "Friend for Life," an album produced by Ry Cooder.  Her participation on Cooder's "Chavez Ravine" album and her career as a boxer and boxing trainer are also discussed.

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews singer/songwriter Ersi Arvizu about her life and career, which includes being a member of the Sisters, El Chicano, and a solo artist on "Friend for Life," an album produced by Ry Cooder.  Her participation on Cooder's "Chavez Ravine" album and her career as a boxer and boxing trainer are also discussed.

]]> markguerrero false No 5645 1 17 full Max Uballez https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/max-uballez/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/max-uballez/#comments Sun, 12 Aug 2018 02:24:52 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/max-uballez-3336975626a8b429ed481b3c22ea10d8 Mark Guerrero interviews singer/songwriter/author Max Uballez of the Romancers in the 60s and Macondo in the 70s.  Selected recordings from Max's career are played and discussed.  His book "Chuy de Cabra" is also spotlighted.

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews singer/songwriter/author Max Uballez of the Romancers in the 60s and Macondo in the 70s.  Selected recordings from Max's career are played and discussed.  His book "Chuy de Cabra" is also spotlighted.

]]> markguerrero false No 11096 1 16 full George Ochoa of Yaqui https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/george-ochoa-of-yaqui/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/george-ochoa-of-yaqui/#comments Sun, 12 Aug 2018 02:16:04 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/george-ochoa-of-yaqui-734b9731a47730601f4c02181da44d4b Mark Guerrero interviews singer/songwriter George Ochoa, who was a member of the Slauson Brothers in the 60s and Olde Tyme Religion and Yaqui in the 70s.  His recordings with those groups are played and discussed.

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews singer/songwriter George Ochoa, who was a member of the Slauson Brothers in the 60s and Olde Tyme Religion and Yaqui in the 70s.  His recordings with those groups are played and discussed.

]]> markguerrero false No 4744 1 15 full George Landa of Los Nawdy Dawgs https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/george-landa-of-los-nawdy-dawgs/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/george-landa-of-los-nawdy-dawgs/#comments Sun, 12 Aug 2018 02:07:50 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/george-landa-of-los-nawdy-dawgs-06752888fd7deaebafc247f053f49822 Mark Guerrero interviews George Landa of Tucson's Los Nawdy Dawgs about their album "Lalo's Town."  Most of the songs were written by Landa, but he also covered some Lalo Guerrero songs, including "Marijuana Boogie", "Tin Marin de do Pingue," and "Los Chucos Suaves" in his band's own style.  Also played is Los Nawdy Dawgs version of Lalo's "Muy Sabroso Blues" with a lead vocal by Mark Guerrero.

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews George Landa of Tucson's Los Nawdy Dawgs about their album "Lalo's Town."  Most of the songs were written by Landa, but he also covered some Lalo Guerrero songs, including "Marijuana Boogie", "Tin Marin de do Pingue," and "Los Chucos Suaves" in his band's own style.  Also played is Los Nawdy Dawgs version of Lalo's "Muy Sabroso Blues" with a lead vocal by Mark Guerrero.

]]> markguerrero false No 4528 1 14 full Butch Rillera https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/butch-rillera/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/butch-rillera/#comments Sun, 12 Aug 2018 01:58:58 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/butch-rillera-a824474b29fe148a74db2293580f39fa Mark Guerrero interviews drummer Butch Rillera about his career which included playing with Redbone, White Trash, and the Righteous Brothers.  Selected recordings on which Butch played are played and discussed.

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews drummer Butch Rillera about his career which included playing with Redbone, White Trash, and the Righteous Brothers.  Selected recordings on which Butch played are played and discussed.

]]> markguerrero false No 6226 1 13 full Little Willie G https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/little-willie-g/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/little-willie-g/#comments Sun, 12 Aug 2018 01:50:15 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/little-willie-g-bdb38b6b61d03bcd9d8d6240808598d7 Mark Guerrero interviews Little Willie G (Garcia), original lead singer of Thee Midniters, about his music and career.  Selected recordings with Thee Midniters, Malo, Ry Cooder, and his solo career are also played and discussed.

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews Little Willie G (Garcia), original lead singer of Thee Midniters, about his music and career.  Selected recordings with Thee Midniters, Malo, Ry Cooder, and his solo career are also played and discussed.

]]> markguerrero false No 4673 12 full Steve Salas https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/steve-salas/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/steve-salas/#comments Sun, 12 Aug 2018 01:30:49 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/steve-salas-24ff561b7cfc70aace42a1cbcea3d1b5 Mark Guerrero interviews Steve Salas, original lead singer of Tierra, about his career and selected recordings with Tierra and his solo career are played and discussed.

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews Steve Salas, original lead singer of Tierra, about his career and selected recordings with Tierra and his solo career are played and discussed.

]]> markguerrero false No 7235 11 full Billy Cardenas https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/billy-cardenas/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/billy-cardenas/#comments Sun, 12 Aug 2018 01:17:34 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/billy-cardenas-12d232d7de93a9b440ecba4165824505 Mark Guerrero interviews Billy Cardenas, who managed and/or produced many East Los Angeles bands and vocal groups in the 1960s, including Cannibal & the Headhunters, the Premiers, the Blendells, the Romancers, the Sisters, Mark & the Escorts, Ronnie & the Pomona Casuals, and many others.  Selected recordings of many of his artists are played and discussed.

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews Billy Cardenas, who managed and/or produced many East Los Angeles bands and vocal groups in the 1960s, including Cannibal & the Headhunters, the Premiers, the Blendells, the Romancers, the Sisters, Mark & the Escorts, Ronnie & the Pomona Casuals, and many others.  Selected recordings of many of his artists are played and discussed.

]]> markguerrero false No 4982 1 10 full Little Ray Jimenez https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/little-ray-jimenez/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/little-ray-jimenez/#comments Sun, 12 Aug 2018 01:09:19 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/little-ray-jimenez-8836916a5ac8db64da070ea4461f31de Mark Guerrero interviews, R&B singer and "Eastside Sound" superstar of the 60s, Little Ray Jimenez, about his career and plays selected recordings from his catalog.

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews, R&B singer and "Eastside Sound" superstar of the 60s, Little Ray Jimenez, about his career and plays selected recordings from his catalog.

]]> markguerrero false No 3572 1 9 full Art Brambila https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/art-brambila/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/art-brambila/#comments Sun, 12 Aug 2018 01:04:59 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/art-brambila-ec5c76085489a0b4e40d21e132e06a32 Mark Guerrero interviews Art Brambila about his career as an artist's manager, record executive, and television producer in the 1970s.  The recordings of artist's he managed including Mark Guerrero, Tierra, Yaqui, Carmen Moreno, and Johnny Martinez are also played and discussed.

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews Art Brambila about his career as an artist's manager, record executive, and television producer in the 1970s.  The recordings of artist's he managed including Mark Guerrero, Tierra, Yaqui, Carmen Moreno, and Johnny Martinez are also played and discussed.

]]> markguerrero false No 5184 8 full Pc Muñoz https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/pc-munoz/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/pc-munoz/#comments Sat, 11 Aug 2018 17:07:43 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/pc-munoz-ef67e9e918c81a7c0bdca46aa5ef7cc9 Mark Guerrero interviews, art funk songwriter/recording artist, Pc Muñoz about his career and plays and discusses selected recordings from his catalog.

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews, art funk songwriter/recording artist, Pc Muñoz about his career and plays and discusses selected recordings from his catalog.

]]> markguerrero false No 6282 1 7 full Rene Rene https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/rene-rene/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/rene-rene/#comments Sat, 11 Aug 2018 15:20:13 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/rene-rene-5b8cbcf852806a280669096ca846caff Mark Guerrero interviews Rene Ornelas, aka Rene Rene, about his career and plays selected recordings from his catalog.  Rene and Rene, Ornelas' vocal duo, scored two national hits in the 1960s with "Angelito" in 1964 and "Lo Mucho Que Te Quiero (The More I Love You)" in 1969.

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews Rene Ornelas, aka Rene Rene, about his career and plays selected recordings from his catalog.  Rene and Rene, Ornelas' vocal duo, scored two national hits in the 1960s with "Angelito" in 1964 and "Lo Mucho Que Te Quiero (The More I Love You)" in 1969.

]]> markguerrero false No 4448 1 6 full Gabriel Manzo https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/gabriel-manzo/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/gabriel-manzo/#comments Sat, 11 Aug 2018 14:18:23 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/gabriel-manzo-e2b811c208b0ecf3f34f5066adc3f38e Mark Guerrero interviews Gabriel Manzo, longtime guitarist for Malo and Jorge Santana, about his career and plays selected tracks from his album "Manzo Rally."

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews Gabriel Manzo, longtime guitarist for Malo and Jorge Santana, about his career and plays selected tracks from his album "Manzo Rally."

]]> markguerrero false No 4918 1 4 full Trini Lopez https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/trini-lopez/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/trini-lopez/#comments Sat, 11 Aug 2018 13:28:06 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/trini-lopez-652f4059ad0c98cff532a8461c9f3bf9 Mark Guerrero interviews Trini Lopez about his life and career and plays selected recordings from his catalog.  Trini had several national hit records in the 60s, his biggest being "If I Had a Hammer" in 1963 and "Lemon Tree" in 1964.

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews Trini Lopez about his life and career and plays selected recordings from his catalog.  Trini had several national hit records in the 60s, his biggest being "If I Had a Hammer" in 1963 and "Lemon Tree" in 1964.

]]> markguerrero false No 3335 1 3 full Sunny Ozuna https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/sunny-ozuna/ https://markguerrero.podbean.com/e/sunny-ozuna/#comments Fri, 10 Aug 2018 12:57:55 -0500 markguerrero.podbean.com/sunny-ozuna-7d2673094688985f308ab8ce75351c77 Mark Guerrero interviews Tejano music legend Sunny Ozuna about his life and career and plays selected recordings from his catalog.  Sunny's signature national hit record was "Talk To Me" in 1963 with Sunny and the Sunglows (later Sunny and the Sunliners).

]]> Mark Guerrero interviews Tejano music legend Sunny Ozuna about his life and career and plays selected recordings from his catalog.  Sunny's signature national hit record was "Talk To Me" in 1963 with Sunny and the Sunglows (later Sunny and the Sunliners).

]]> markguerrero false No 5475 1 2 full