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.

Ram Herrera & The Outlaw Band

Ram Herrera has the biggest, smoothest voice in Texas. He leads “The Outlaws” a red-hot horn 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 town after town, night after night.
His is one of the rare musical careers to successfully span four decades. In addition to Gold Records, Vocalist, Entertainer, Song and Album of the Year Awards and two Grammy nominations. Herrera is also involved in a vast number of charitable organizations and won a Humanitarian Award for his involvement; it was presented to him by Texas governor Ann Richards. His most recent Lifetime Achievement Award was issued by the 5th Annual All Star Music Awards on May 29, 2023.
Selena often opened shows for him and it was Ram Herrera on the bill with her at the now famous concert at the Houston Rodeo depicted in the Selena movie. Ram’s “Ingrata” CD was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award and as was "Back On Track" in 2021.
It’s said that success comes to those with great talent, and it lasts for those that know what to do with it. Take a close look at the musical career of Ram Herrera and you will see how true that is. Now and in the years to come, watch with us as Ram continues to achieve new heights within the music industry.

Texas Latino

Formed in 1993 from San Antonio Texas, Texas Latino is celebrating 30 years in the Tejano industry with major hits like Mas Que Nunca, Tu Nadie Como Tu, Mil Mentiras and Fe.

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La Fiebre

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La Sombra

In the early 70’s at age 13, Tony Guerrero began performing at venues such as the StarDust, Fox Garden, and later on at The Alamo in Aurora IL. In time he began showcasing his talent throughout the Midwest. In 1983, La Sombra de Tony Guerrero recorded their first full length album, which was released a year later in 1984; the record achieved gold and platinum sales with songs such as “Mi Guerita Coca-Cola” and “Let’s Boogie Tonight”. Throughout the coming years, Tony saw continued success; being nominated for, and winning multiple Tejano Music Awards. In the early 90’s, La Sombra decided to change record labels. The first record they recorded on the new label, “Porque Te Quiero“, went on to receive a grammy nomination. Taking their catalogue of successful jams on the road, Tony and La Sombra toured all over the United States and Latin America for years to come, making appearances on several popular Hispanic TV programs. Tony Guerrero remains in the music industry to this day, performing on stages, creating new Sombra music, and producing and recording for other acts such as Christopher Ramirez “El Angelito del Acordeon”. Tony was recently inducted into the Tejano Hall of fame for his commemorative contribution to the genre and dedication to the culture. In 1996, Tony Guerrero had a son, Marco Guerrero. Today, Tony and Marco are working together to enforce La Sombra’s legacy.

Liberty Band

Liberty Band is comprised of eight of the most unique, energetic and talented individuals from San Antonio, Texas. They have accomodated the ever-changing musical tastes of the general public and survived the ups and downs of the music industry with a 46 year strong reputation as one of the Top “Veteran” Tejano Bands in Texas. Liberty Band known to its fans as “The Old School” because of their oldies medley, versatility and their horn section. Liberty Band ensures an audience a memorable evening of listening and/or dancing pleasure. Based out of San Antonio, Texas the band offers 10 top-notch tracks on their latest Cd (The Journey Continues). The CD consist of 5 Polkas, 2 Cumbia, 2 Boleros & one Oldies Medley. Their oldies medley is sure to be a crowd favorite. Liberty Band was founded by Bobby Esquivel in 1977 and has led the talent of the 7-piece ensemble since its inception. With its nationally acclaimed “Oldies Medley’ on their “En Nuestro Estilo” album, Liberty Band made the Billboard Special Survey in June of 1983. In following with their widespread popularity, they have been nominated and received numerous awards in past years at the Tejano Music Awards. Liberty Band won the best Texas local Band Award for 2005 at the Academy of Tejano Artist and Musicians Awards. They also were nominated for Best Tejano Band in Texas for 2006 and 2007 at the Premio Latino Awards. March of 2010 Liberty Band was nominated and won for Best local Band at the Premio Latino Awards. Liberty Band has 17 Cd’s to their credit and working on a New one for 2024. With this Pandemic going on hopefully this coming March we’ll get to celebrate Liberty Bands 47 th Anniversary.

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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.

David Lee Garza y Los Musicales

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Chente Barrera y Taconazo

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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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.

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!

The Conjunto Cats

Conjunto Cats Conjunto Cats was formed in the Summer of 2009 as a backyard, party/family band. It was the idea of Art Campos to form this band with his step brother Jeremy Saenz. ART C: The band was formed to really just play for family functions. Since we had a few musicians in the family why not provide our own entertainment instead of hiring from outside. We loved to play so why not… We ended up taking it a lil further than anticipated, started playing local bars, etc. We ended up recording some music for our friends and families just so they cld have our music in their cars or for those “jam while you grill” moments.. That recording ended up being a full 10 track Cd. JUST FOR FUN! The next production came in 2015 and became our first legit recording which was entitled “Some type of Conjunto Groove” that CD did very well for us and pretty much put us on the conjunto music map! One song that hit very well was “Me Aggaraste Borracho” but also had others that made noise as well like “El Camaroncito” “Sufriendo Y Penando” and “La Hilacha” that production release under AMI records still continues to be heard heavily throughout the US & Mexico… In 2018 we began production on our second cd entitled “Beyond the Plan” it came with the song “Limoncito” that became an instant hit in the conjunto music genre. This production was released under CCMusic. Both of these projects were recorded, mixed and mastered by Grammy affiliated engineer & producer Eddie Perez. The next few years we’re keep busy performing, made appearances in Ohio, Illinois and Nevada for the Tejano music Convention. We also made appearances at San Antonio Rodeos, Austin Rodeos, SA Spurs games and the State Fair in Dallas. We’ve been on 4 conjunto music cruises in the last 5yrs and of course numerous clubs and festivals. Fast forward to 2023… We began another production for a new album, which we were not planning on doing anymore full albums, only planning on single. We we’re approached by Grammy Award winning engineer & Producer Gilbert Velasquez. He took us under his wing guided us and we’ve recently finished that project, hopefully to be released by Summer 2023. We we’re blessing with the opportunity with Gilbert Velasquez, he’s won 17 Grammys on different productions. I think we’ve accomplished a lot for the amount of time we’ve been in the industry, we’re at a point where every performance it pushing us to a higher status as we go. The band is led by myself Art Campos(Vocals & Bajo Sexto), My son Zeke Campos(Vocals & Accordion) my son Diego Campos (bass) and a close friend Nathan Alzalde(drums) We hope you all enjoy the show we bring you as much as we enjoy the crafts they we have been blessed with to share with you… Art Campos Conjunto Cats

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Elida Reyna y Avante

Elida Reyna was born in San Antonio and moved to Mercedes, Texas at the age of eight. She was raised there and constantly listened and was influenced by the music of Laura Canales, Roberto Pulido, Grupo Mazz and others. She started playing at Quincieneras and Weddings in 1988. While attending Pan American University in Edinburg, she decided to take up music full time. In 1992 she formed the group Elida y Avante and soon thereafter, was on her way to success. She has won many TTMA awards during her career, such as: "Rising Group of the Year", "Most Promising Group of the Year", "Rising Female Vocalist of the Year", and "Vocalist of the Year" to name a few. We want to welcome her back to "Tejano Explosion" and enjoy her music.

Mike Gonzalez y Los Iconiczz

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La Dezz

La Dezz a musical powerhouse based out of San Antonio, Texas. It is comprised of brothers Mark and David Ledesma and the lovely Lisa Mar. From their beginning in 2016, they have released a steady stream of original music and have become a crowd favorite with their high energy and eclectic performance. We welcome this up and coming group to Tejano Explosion 2023.

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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 Orozco

As a child, Marcos had a true passion for music. His love of music wasn’t just a phase. He continued to play music throughout the years and is now one of Tejano music’s best known artists. He is continuously working on writing new songs and producing great music on his CD’s. His career began as the lead vocalist for Los Fabulosos Cuatro in 1990. He recorded three CD’s with them. In 1993 Marcos joined David Lee Garza Y Los Musicales and was their lead vocalist for six years. With Los Musicales, he recorded six CD’s that included several hits written by Marcos. After his 6th CD with Los Musicales, Marcos went on to pursue a solo career. He has won numerous awards from the Texas Talent Musicians Association and BMI for his songs as well as two Grammy’s for his collaboration with Jimmy Gonzales on the CD “Forever Mazz” and for “Just Friends” with David Lee Garza. As a solo artist Marcos released 4 CD’s for Catalina Records including “Paso a Paso”, featuring twenty of his greatest hits. In 2009, Marcos Orozco established his own record label, OROMAR RECORDS and has released 9 CD’s. The first CD included the hit “Sin Lado Izquierdo”. His latest single "Cada Dia Mas" form new CD "Intimo” was released in January 5, 2022. The future continues to look bright for Marcos Orozco and remains one of the industry’s favorite artists.

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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AB Quintanilla y Los Kumbia King All Starz

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Ricardo Castillon y La Diferenzia

Ricardo Castillon is leader and vocalist for the group La Differencia, as such he is a significant sensation with the fans. Beginning in 1995 Ricardo and La Differencia began to receive critical acclaim for their music and gaining strong fan support from the Tejano Nation. They continue to entertain fans all over the US and still play with the same excitement that has made them one of the must see Tejano Groups in our history. We are very pleased to have them at Tejano Explosion 2023.

Destiny Navaira

Destiny Navaira A powerful new songwriter and vocalist who continues the legacy of the legendary late Emilio Navaira and her father Raulito Navaira. She started writing music and a early age of 10 and has not stopped.
She continue to write music and her performances are known for their high energy. We at Tejano Explosion are looking forward to having her at Tejano Explosion 2023 Liberty Band is known to their fans as “Old School” because of their renown Oldies Medley, their versatility and their horn Section. They ensure the audience will have a memorable evening of musical entertainment and will bring back memories of the past. They are led by their leader Bobby Esquivel who has provided musical enjoyment to many people for many years. We welcome you to Tejano Explosion 2023

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