Grupo Iluso, from Kingsville TX, accurately describes their sound as Tejano-Norteño, reflecting the fusion of the two styles that is so popular in south Texas. The fun-loving six-piece band employs strong percussion and vocal harmonies complimented by a strong Norteño-style accordion.
Grupo Iluso is a member of the Hacienda Records family, and has recently been in the studio recording some new tracks for a future project.
San Antonio’s Los Thunderbirds formed several years ago after a jam session and features seasoned musicians from a variety of backgrounds. Their style is firmly rooted in Conjunto, but because of their varied experience, the group weaves in other genres like country, jazz and old school rock and roll.
The Ramirez family of San Diego, Texas has no shortage of Conjunto talent. From Dad Pico on down to his musical sons, It’s in their blood. It’s second nature. It’s their heartbeat.
Hailing from Angleton, TX, La Soledad has a solid, classic Tejano sound featuring powerful vocal harmonies and tight rhythm section, accentuated by bright accordion, keyboards and melodic saxophone.
Los Enmascarados are based out of Kingsville, Texas. Bandleader, JD Los Enmascarados, started pursuing music at a young age. Music was always a part of JD's life. His father was a musician and his brother was the drummer for Showband USA. He first began learning how to play the drums at 12 years old and pursued singing at 15.
Chencho Flores is about as old school conjunto as it gets. A few years shy of 90 years old, Chencho first started playing his accordion on old 6th street in the late 1940s. Throughout the years, he and his brother Frank played all over the east side; a history that has given rise to a nickname, “original kings of 6th street.”
Pico Ramirez has a storied career backing up some of the most respected accordionists in la Onda. Pico is a Tejano R.O.O.T.S. Hall of Famer, but what he's most known for is being the right-hand man to "El Clark Gable de la Onda Chicana," Ruben Naranjo.
Grupo Lumbre is based out of Houston, Texas. Founded by bandleader, Tony Romo, in the 80s, Grupo Lumbre has recorded under Joey Records, Sugar Hill, Fuerte Records, and recently, Hacienda Records. In the 80s and 90s, Grupo Lumbre experienced much success. Lumbre has had several singles go number #1.
Conjunto La Tradizion, based out of New Braunfels, Texas, is a group that prides itself on putting on a quality performance. The details are in the band's name. Tradición (Tradition) being the root word of the La Tradizion's name, with the substitution of "c" for "z," is very much indicative of this conjunto's sound.