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September 15,1995
CHICANO MUSIC
Page 4
Ofifih, Calientel
Dr. Loco's Rockin' Jalapeno Band smokes Fresno
#
Jalapeno, from page 1 *r--<
alcoholism in the barrio. Thisyear marks
Dr. Loco 25th year teaching.
Mario Barrera, who has worn all of
the percussional hats during his six-
year ride with the band, has enjoyed
his time performing.
"We play lots of different kinds of
music, and it allows me to explore
different styles." said Barrera who re¬
ceived a bachelor's degree at Escuela
de Bellas Artes in Michoacan, Mexico.
Guitarist Chris Gonzalez-Clark, who
carries a degree in Marine Biology
from Stanford University, has been
with the band since its beginning in the
spring of 1989.
Before they were Jalapenos, they
were Dr. Loco's Original Corrido Boogie
Band, which Gonzalez-Clark was a
part of since the fall of 1987.
"Being in the band has been a great
experience," said Gonzalez-Clark. "Our
message has been a very positive one
to raza everywhere. The music brings
all kinds of people together."
Gonzalez-Clark has seen firsthand
the band's blossoming.
"We are trying to recreate the stuff
we love," he said. The band has really
tried to define our influences and cre¬
ate a sound that is distinctly our own."
The band's popularity has grown
dramatically from the days of being just
a very good local band playing at vari¬
ous Bay Area Clubs. "Dr. Loco" has
been a featured act for such top Chicano
entertainment stars such as Little Joe
y La Familia, Los Lobos and Culture
Clash. There is still more popularity to
be had, but the down to earth band is
Just fine Where its at.
"If we stay where we are (popularity
wise), that will be fine, and if we be¬
come more popular, thafs fine too,"
said Gonzalez-Clarke.
Charlie Montoya, the band's bassist
and another Stanford alumni, as well
as a program director for the San Mateo
County Social Services Department, is
also a longstanding member.
"We've tried real hard to become
more well known," said Montoya. "All
the rewards have been nice, but we
want to go further."
Cuellar, who is one of the hardest
working musicians and accomplished
saxophonists around, has had the plea¬
sure of seeing his creation evolve.
This has been one of the most
rewarding experiences I've had as a
musician," said Cuellar. The last couple
of years I have really seen the band
grow significantly and come into a
sound of their own."
Through all the success of the band,
Cuellar has not lost sight of why he
plays music.
"You play music because you like it,
and when someone else likes it, it
makes it funner."
Stanford alumni and longtime 'Jalapeno' David Stephens fires up the crowd with his trombone sounds.
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Posters, T-shirts, caps and recordings of Dr. Loco's
Rockin' Jalapeno Band sold like hot chile during
last Friday's concert. s ,
Getting loco with the saxophone, Dr. Loco sends *
out a remedy of music that ranged from Tex-Mex
to Rock N'Roll.
Object Description
| Title | 1995_09 The Daily Collegian September 1995 |
| Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
| Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
| Publication Date | 1995 |
| Description | Daily (except weedends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif.: BMI Library Microfilms, 1986- microfilm reels; 35 mm. Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- |
| Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
| Contributors | Associated Students of Fresno State. |
| Coverage | Vol.1 no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- to present |
| Format | Microfilm reels, 35 mm. |
| Technical Information | Scanned at 600 dpi; TIFF; Microfilm ScanPro 2000 "E-image data" |
| Language | eng |
Description
| Title | September 15, 1995, La Voz de Aztlan Page 4 |
| Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
| Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
| Publication Date | 1995 |
| Description | Daily (except weedends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif.: BMI Library Microfilms, 1986- microfilm reels; 35 mm. Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- |
| Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
| Contributors | Associated Students of Fresno State. |
| Coverage | Vol.1 no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- to present |
| Format | Microfilm reels, 35 mm. |
| Technical Information | Scanned at 600 dpi; TIFF; Microfilm ScanPro 2000 "E-image data" |
| Language | eng |
| Full-Text-Search | September 15,1995 CHICANO MUSIC Page 4 Ofifih, Calientel Dr. Loco's Rockin' Jalapeno Band smokes Fresno # Jalapeno, from page 1 *r--< alcoholism in the barrio. Thisyear marks Dr. Loco 25th year teaching. Mario Barrera, who has worn all of the percussional hats during his six- year ride with the band, has enjoyed his time performing. "We play lots of different kinds of music, and it allows me to explore different styles." said Barrera who re¬ ceived a bachelor's degree at Escuela de Bellas Artes in Michoacan, Mexico. Guitarist Chris Gonzalez-Clark, who carries a degree in Marine Biology from Stanford University, has been with the band since its beginning in the spring of 1989. Before they were Jalapenos, they were Dr. Loco's Original Corrido Boogie Band, which Gonzalez-Clark was a part of since the fall of 1987. "Being in the band has been a great experience," said Gonzalez-Clark. "Our message has been a very positive one to raza everywhere. The music brings all kinds of people together." Gonzalez-Clark has seen firsthand the band's blossoming. "We are trying to recreate the stuff we love," he said. The band has really tried to define our influences and cre¬ ate a sound that is distinctly our own." The band's popularity has grown dramatically from the days of being just a very good local band playing at vari¬ ous Bay Area Clubs. "Dr. Loco" has been a featured act for such top Chicano entertainment stars such as Little Joe y La Familia, Los Lobos and Culture Clash. There is still more popularity to be had, but the down to earth band is Just fine Where its at. "If we stay where we are (popularity wise), that will be fine, and if we be¬ come more popular, thafs fine too," said Gonzalez-Clarke. Charlie Montoya, the band's bassist and another Stanford alumni, as well as a program director for the San Mateo County Social Services Department, is also a longstanding member. "We've tried real hard to become more well known," said Montoya. "All the rewards have been nice, but we want to go further." Cuellar, who is one of the hardest working musicians and accomplished saxophonists around, has had the plea¬ sure of seeing his creation evolve. This has been one of the most rewarding experiences I've had as a musician," said Cuellar. The last couple of years I have really seen the band grow significantly and come into a sound of their own." Through all the success of the band, Cuellar has not lost sight of why he plays music. "You play music because you like it, and when someone else likes it, it makes it funner." Stanford alumni and longtime 'Jalapeno' David Stephens fires up the crowd with his trombone sounds. \ ft* m**i irasT-aTssssS LVr 1 1 m HR;- ill WR.■> 11II \ A T- .. if 1 Posters, T-shirts, caps and recordings of Dr. Loco's Rockin' Jalapeno Band sold like hot chile during last Friday's concert. s , Getting loco with the saxophone, Dr. Loco sends * out a remedy of music that ranged from Tex-Mex to Rock N'Roll. |
