Alejandro Escovedo

Alejandro Escovedo (born January 10, 1951, in San Antonio, Texas) is a
Mexican American singer-songwriter. BiographyThe son of Mexican immigrants to
Texas, Escovedo is from a family that includes several professional musicians,
including brothers (and percussionists) Coke Escovedo and Pete Escovedo, and
Sheila E (Pete's daughter and Alejandro's niece). Another brother, ... read more

Sharon Van Etten, Flying Lotus, They Might Be Giants, Tennis, Two Gallants, Jayhawks, Devotchka

Tickets for the Sharon Van Etten show at Town Hall go on sale today at 11 AM. Tickets for the Alejandro Escovedo and Heart show at Beacon Theatre go on sale today at 11 A...
Posted 20 July 2012 3.49pm — Comment on this

JC Brooks, Alejandro Escovedo,

JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound at #HotelVegan (more by Amanda Hatfield) Call Maxwell's the unofficial New Jersey headquarters for the Big Apple BBQ. The Hoboken venue will ...
Posted 24 May 2012 10.28pm — Comment on this

Alejandro Escovedo playing Bowery Ballroom before European tour (dates)

Alejandro Escovedo at Clearwater 2009 (more by Chris La Putt) Alejandro Escovedo, who just guested with Bruce Springsteen at SXSW along with Arcade Fire and others for a ...
Posted 3 April 2012 2.24pm — Comment on this

Song for the Soundtrack of Your Date (No Date) Tonight

Tonight's date match-up pairs 30s Delta bluesman, Bo Carter, with today's Texas rocker, Alejandro Escovedo.
Posted 31 March 2012 12.42am — Comment on this

SXSW scene: Maria's Taco Express and Yard Dog Art

Alejandro Escovedo's Annual Taco Party on the patio of Maria's Taco Express Saturday afternoon offered a terrific lineup in about the most relaxed setting you could likel...
Posted 18 March 2012 6.00pm — Comment on this

What's going on Saturday?

Akron/Family @ LPR in 2010 (more by Anna Scialli) today in NYC * John Zorn @ The Stone * Portlandia @ Bowery Ballroom * The Juan Maclean (DJ) @ Yotel * Alejandro Escovedo...
Posted 21 January 2012 6.16pm — Comment on this

John Cale: Conflict

Big Beat is releasing John Cale: Conflict & Catalysis: Productions & Arrangements 1966-2006 on February 27.as a producer, you've got to be a catalyst, an ally, a co-c...
Posted 15 January 2012 1.04pm — Comment on this

Buick MacKane regroups tonight at the Continental Club.

Joe Eddy Hines , David Fairchild , Glenn Benavides , and Alejandro Escovedo : Accept no substitute.
Posted 20 July 2011 1.17am — Comment on this

Drive-By Truckers played Wellmont, playing BROOKLYN BOWL MONDAY, Letterman Tuesday

Drive-By Truckers recently trucked through the area, hitting Wellmont Theater in NJ on Saturday, June 11th with Alejandro Escovedo. If you missed out or were just hoping ...
Posted 16 June 2011 4.55pm — Comment on this

SXSW 2011: Say What?!

One of my favorite parts of SXSW is the crazy things you see and hear along the way. Here are a few choice selections. This is how we fucking roll in Austin Texas. Steve ...
Posted 12 April 2011 1.37pm — Comment on this

Alejandro Escovedo touring w/ Jesse Malin, playing Sled Island

Jesse Malin & Alejandro Escovedo at Bowery Electric (more by Lori Baily) Alejandro Escovedo will swing through town with Jesse Malin and The St. Marks Social as part of a...
Posted 6 April 2011 11.42pm — Comment on this

Monday Morning Video: Alejandro Escovedo is Sad and Dreamy

I was reminded about this song while having a conversation about childrens music with a few day-job colleagues several weeks ago. As the story goes, Alejandro Escovedo an...
Posted 28 March 2011 1.00pm — Comment on this

Drive By Truckers

DOWNLOAD: Jason Isbell - Codeine (MP3) Drive By Truckers Drive-By Truckers are currently on the road in support of their new album Go-Go Boots which is out now. Their las...
Posted 11 March 2011 4.38pm — Comment on this

What's going on Saturday?

today in NYC * Wyatt Cenac @ NYU * Mamie Minch @ Barbes * Gary US Bonds @ Iridium Jazz * Sanda Weigl & Gypsyork @ Barbes * Alejandro Escovedo @ City Winery * Tony Malaby'...
Posted 22 January 2011 9.00pm — Comment on this

Bruce Springsteen played a benefit in Asbury Park w/ Alejandro Escovedo (who is on tour again now)

Alejandro Escovedo at City Winery (more by Chris La Putt) Here's a tough job for you - opening for Bruce Springsteen at a rare club gig:Alt-country great Alejandro Escove...
Posted 17 January 2011 9.55pm — Comment on this

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