Los Lobos C/D

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Just Another Band from East L.A. – A Collection

Kiko seems to be the obvious entry point, and also their best album, but maybe it's just me that feels that way.

Chuck, I had the same problem. It took the pandemic to give'em the listen they deserve.

Los Lobos rules. They're here again this weekend, playing a benefit. Don't think I'll be able to go, but I know they'll be great.

I'd Koko was their best too, but for someone who is still trying to get into them, it may be worth exploring that compilation first before diving into the albums in their entirety.

That comp is a great, great overview of their career up to that point, and will in turn send you to the right starting place/album depending on what pops out at you.

Just saw the do a spectacular free show at a city park amphitheater up the road from me in Houston. They said Cesar Rojas was under the weather, so he didn't play, but they more than made up for it in a situation where you could understand them taking a sleepwalk. Encored with "She's About A Mover" & "La Bamba" -> "Good Lovin'" -> "La Bamba".

LEGENDS

Band is so good.

i was at the show tonight as well. beautiful weather, great set, my 80 yo parents were there too and they really dug it

Free show in NYC:

NYC’s River & Blues Festival will be back this summer with free shows on four consecutive Thursdays, from July 11 – August 1 in Battery Park City. This will be their second year at Rockefeller Park and here’s the 2024 lineup:

July 11: Los Lobos & DJ Reagonomics
July 18: Hurray for the Riff Raff & DJ Suzan Z Anthony
July 25: Leela James & DJ Suzan Z Anthony
August 1: Abraham Alexander & DJ Reagonomics

Doors for all River & Blues Fest shows are at 6:30 PM with the DJ starting at 7 PM and the main act on at 7:30 PM. You can RSVP and get more info here.