Whilst on work placement in a digital creative agency just off Brick Lane, I was researching the local record store Rough Trade, when I found that there was a small free gig with the band Mariachi El Bronx being played that night. Literally the day before I had been enjoying listening to the bands new, first album titled 'el bronx'... so was eager to turn up!
Mariachi El Bronx at Rough Trade
Me and Lead Singer Matt Caughthran
Mariachi El Bronx is the mariachi side project of los angeles hardcore punk band The Bronx. The music is soulful, with romantic, hopeful and tragic melodies, with passionate influences of Mexico. The bassist (Brad Magers) had replaced his usual instrument with a trumpet and there was an additional member playing a large acoustic spanish guitar. Other instruments included marrachas.
The band were all dressed in authentic black velvet mariachi outfits and gave an intimate, acoustic 25 minute set performance to a small crowd of about 50-60. Their sound is something quite uniquie and original and completely alternative to their hardcore, punk tracks produced by The Bronx. I think they have remarkably replaced rock-riffs with authentic Mexican sounds and enjoy listening to their relaxed, 'not-so-serious' album.
No comments:
Post a Comment