Antonio Estevan Huerta - ProfilesArchive

About Me

A "living, breathing, songwriting piece of luggage catapulted ’round the globe delivering his songs to tha people."
Antonio Estevan Huerta released his debut EP ’Mused Here’ in September 2001. 5 U.S. tours and 5 European tours later, Antonio has performed in Sweden, Spain, Northern Ireland, Poland, England, Italy, Ireland, Belgium, Serbia, Czech Republic, Scotland, Croatia and Canada. Native of Houston, Texas, Antonio has lived in Austin, Manhattan, and Williamsburg, Brooklyn where recording took place on his long awaited debut LP ’Your Shrine’ with the Gold record producing Super Buddha (Debbie Harry, Rufus Wainwright, Scissor Sisters). Released Fall 2007 on Antonio’s independent imprint rattracks, available via CD Baby & iTUNES.
After completing his largest European tour to date, which included his television debut, in December 2007 Antonio made his Japanese debut in Tokyo on his ’Touring Your Asian Shrine’ tour. April 2008 Antonio makes his Central American debut with a number of shows in Costa Rica. In late May, Antonio begins his most ambitious domestic effort by embarking on the 12 week ’Touring Your North American Shrine’ tour. The journey will include his first shows ever in the Mid-west as well as shows as far east as Nova Scotia and New Foundland. 2008 will also see performances in Australia, New Zealand, Mexico and South America as well as further extensive touring in Europe and Asia.
As well as lending vocals to many projects such as L.A.’s Speedbuggy’s ’Round Up’ CD (Cargo Records), Antonio has recorded vocals for the forthcoming film, Skeletons, a futuristic, apocalyptic motion picture produced in the Czech Republic, scheduled for a 2008 release. Three A.E.H. songs have also been featured in the newly released Swedish rottweiler documentary, Global Rotts.
"Huerta draws from Punk, Rock, Soul and Folk and brings it together with energy and smarts"
-SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS NEWS
"Huerta resonates with depth and energy...hardened yet heartfelt"
-SAN ANTONIO CURRENT

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/17/2005
Band Website: rattracks.com
Band Members: Mark Marone (Debbie Harry, Warrior Soul, Arlene's Grocery Karaoke): Drums; Charles Nieland (Her Vanished Grace/Super Buddha): Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals; Gary Gartlan (cholo): Bass; Michael Kester (Salazar): Piano/Keys; Steven Camarillo (Cold Flavor Repair): Bass.

Influences: ...or more so inspired by. 21 cool albums currently in rotation on the AEH tour bus:

The Replacements: Let It Be
Elbow: Asleep in The Back
Van Morrison: Astral Weeks
Public Enemy: It Takes A Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back The Jayhawks: Hollywood Town Hall
Bruce Springsteen: Nebraska
Maria McKee: Life is Sweet
AC/DC: Highway to Hell
U2: The Unforgettable Fire
Soundgarden: Down on the Upside
David Gray: A Century Ends
Steely Dan: Aja
Scarface: Mr. Scarface is Back!
Beth Orton: Central Reservation
Muse: Origin of Symmetry
Daniel Lanois: For the Beauty of Wynona
Concrete Blonde: Bloodletting
Tom Waits: Night on Earth
Black Crowes: The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion
Chris Whitley: Living With the Law
Brian Eno: Music For Airports

...and others spinnin’ on my turntable/cassette deck:

Thin Lizzy, Psychedelic Furs, Radiohead, Iron Maiden, Maggie’s Dream, Velocity Girl, Remy Zero, the Buck Pets, Rancid, the Catherine Wheel, David Bowie, Screaming Blue Messiahs, INXS, Social Distortion, Jeff Buckley, Midnight Oil, Big Star, Liz Phair, Oasis, R.E.M., Mark Curry, Counting Crows, D Generation, Kitchens of Distinction...

Also kinda inspiring to me: 3 for 3 y’all:

1. Houston, TX Marathon: Jan. 14, 2007, 04:56:08
2. Vancouver, B.C. Marathon: May 6, 2007, 04:41:47
3. New York City Marathon: Nov. 4, 2007, 04:31:28

Sounds Like: 'Touring Your Shrine' 2007-'08 Tour Dates (so far...)

July 14, Houston, Texas: White Swan w/ Out Of Reach
July 21, New York City: Florencia 13
July 27, New York City: Rosie O'Gradys w/ Andrew Lennon

"TOURING YOUR EUROPEAN SHRINE": Solo Acoustic Promotional Tour: Part 1

Aug 8, Belfast, Northern Ireland: Laverys Back Bar w/ Armando P.
Aug 9, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, Ireland: Yukon Bar/The Stables w/ Jon Leahy
Aug. 11, Ballymahon, Co. Longford, Ireland: Skellys w/ Vanessa Peters
Aug. 12, Dublin City, Ireland: Sunday Roast @ Thomas Reads w/ Joe Echo
Aug. 14, Cork City, Ireland: Tikki Lounge w/ Aisling Keating & Cian Walsh
Aug. 15, Galway, Ireland: City Centre 24 Hour Car Park w/ Hoovers And Sledgehammers
Aug. 22, Dublin City, Ireland: Bruxelles: The Zodiac Sessions
Aug. 24, Chorzow, Poland: Lesniczowka Rock 'n Roll Cafe w/ Jon Leahy
Aug. 25, Bedzin, Poland: Wess Brothers Pub w/ Jon Leahy
Aug. 26, Katowice, Poland: Mareks (House Party) w/ Jon Leahy
Aug. 27, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic: CUBA Music pub, Impromptu set
Aug. 29, Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic: Bar Strojovna/The Mill
Aug. 30, Celakovice, Czech Republic: Irish Music Pub
Aug. 31, Prague, Czech Republic: Klub Akord w/ Grand Slam!
Sept. 1, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic: Highway 61 w/ St. Johnny
Sept. 5, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic: CUBA Music Pub w/ Lighthouse Project.
Sept. 6, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic: Recording Session for forthcoming feature film: "SKELETONS"
Sept. 13, Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic: Dagmar & Tomas' (House Party)
Sept. 17, Gornji Milanovac, Serbia: Television taping for TVGM 'VITRAZ Televizija Entertainment Show'
Sept. 19, Gornji Milanovac, Serbia: U Kulturni Centar/ Dramska Dept.
Sept. 21, Gornji Milanovac, Serbia: Modesti Blejz Caffe-Club
Sept. 24, Zrenjanin, Serbia: Klub Enologa "Paun" (Brica)
Sept. 25, Zrenjanin, Serbia: Provida Futuri INTL Launguage and Comp. Science School
Sept. 25, Zrenjanin, Serbia: In-Studio 106.9 FM RADIO FEDRA
Sept. 30, Split, Croatia: Silver Gate Hostel (impromptu/unplugged)
Oct. 6, Bologna, Italy: 'Studenti Collettivo' Radio Show, RADIOCITTA FUJIKO 103.1 FM
Oct. 13, Brunate, Italy: Parco Nadrino Klubhouse, Karina's B-Day!
Oct. 16, Brienno, Italy: Birimbo w/ Romi Mayes & Python and Bruce Donnola
Oct. 17, Zaragoza, Spain: Rock and Blues Tavern
Oct. 19, Vic, Spain: Vic Bang Jazz Cava
Oct. 22, Brussels, Belgium: Cafe Bizon
Oct. 23, Brussels, Belgium: Nico & Fatou's (private)
Oct. 26, Bolton, England: The Albion w/ Burn the Mona Lisa and The Fued
Oct. 27, Blackpool, England: "Your Shrine" EPK Hi-Def Vid Shoot Day 1
Oct. 28, Chester, England: EPK Vid Shoot Day 2
Oct. 29, London, England: EPK Vid Shoot Day 3
Oct. 30, Stockport, England: The Lounge @ Hazel Grove

''TOURING YOUR ASIAN SHRINE": Solo Acoustic Promotional Tour: Part 2

Dec. 10, Tokyo, Japan: Rock Factory (Rippongi) w/ Ao
Dec. 11, Tokyo, Japan: Barrel House (Ikebukuru) w/ Kazu Minamizawa
Dec. 14, Osaka, Japan: Page One w/ Mami Sahara,
Dec. 14, Osaka, Japan: The Cellar (late show) w/ Mami Sahara

NYC Promo: AEH Duo w/ Michael Kester (acoustic piano)

Mar. 12, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NYC: Rose Live Music w/ Jessie Kilguss

"TOURING YOUR COSTA RICAN SHRINE": Part 3

Apr. 9, Playa Guiones, Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica: Harbor Reef (Early Show)
Apr. 9, Playa Guiones, Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica: Kaya Sol (Late Show)
Apr. 12, Playa Guiones, Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica: Marlin Bills

Record Label: rattracks
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

THREE (3)!!! A.E.H. tunes featured in Swedish documentary!

Three A.E.H. tunes have been featured in the Swedish documentary Global Rotts. "Horses (stallions)", which actually opens the feature, and "Swept Again" both from the debut LP Your Shrine. "Let It Go"...
Posted by Antonio Estevan Huerta on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:53:00 PST

10 good shows I went to in 2007!

Didn't get to go to as many shows as usual this year due to getting the 'Your Shrine' record out then all the touring involved, etc. Here is my '07 list anyway. Sometimes for me it is more about the v...
Posted by Antonio Estevan Huerta on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 03:26:00 PST

’Horses (stallions)’ song of the day: Tue. Oct. 2nd RADIO FEDRA Serbia 106.9 FM!

Due to the wonderful response 'EVERYTHING BROKEN' received being song of the day last week, the great folks at RADIO FEDRA Serbia 106.9 FM have chosen 'HORSES (stallions)' as the 2nd 'Song of the Day'...
Posted by Antonio Estevan Huerta on Mon, 01 Oct 2007 01:32:00 PST

EVERYTHING BROKEN! song of the day on 106.9 FM Radio Fedra Serbia

Pretty cool if you ask me. Wednesday, September 26th, 2007 EVERYTHING BROKEN was "song of the day" on 106.9 FM RADIO FEDRA, Serbia. Played every third hour on the hour! I heard it twice (midnight...
Posted by Antonio Estevan Huerta on Thu, 27 Sep 2007 01:03:00 PST

Ballymahon, Ireland Setlist, Aug. 11, 07!

Ballymahon, Ireland (6), @ Skellys, Setlist!1. A Better Dress2. Your Shrine3. La Pistola Y El Corazon4. '3'5. Heaven On The Interstate6. Electricity/Undertow7. Shag Carpet Floor8. Nobody Someday9. Eve...
Posted by Antonio Estevan Huerta on Thu, 16 Aug 2007 01:39:00 PST

Mullingar, Ireland (5) Aug. 9, 07 Setlist!

Yukon Bar (The Stables) w/Jon Leahy 1. Nobody Someday2. A Better Dress3. '3'4. Heaven On The Interstate5. Your Shrine6. Horses (stallions)7. Electricity/Undertow8. Shag Carpet Floor9. Everything Broke...
Posted by Antonio Estevan Huerta on Fri, 10 Aug 2007 05:39:00 PST

Belfast Setlist! Aug. 8, ’07

Belfast, Northern Ireland (4):Laverys Back BarAug. 8th 20071. A Better Dress2. '3'3. Heaven On The Interstate4. Electricity/Undertow5. Your Shrine6. Horses (stallions)7. Everything Broken8. Nobody Som...
Posted by Antonio Estevan Huerta on Thu, 09 Aug 2007 04:33:00 PST

YOUR SHRINE Rec. Release Party Setlists! NYC (2 & 3)

'Your Shrine' Rec. Release Party Setlists: NYC (2 & 3)July 21, 2007 NYC 2: Florencia 13 (solo acoustic)1. Nobody Someday2. A Better Dress3. Your Shrine4. Heaven On The Interstate5. Horses (stallio...
Posted by Antonio Estevan Huerta on Mon, 30 Jul 2007 06:44:00 PST

YOUR SHRINE Rec. Release party Setlist! Houston (1)

YOUR SHRINE Record Release Party Setlists! July 14, 2007 (1) Houston, TX: White Swan1. Nobody Someday2. Let It Go3. A Better Dress4. "3"5. Horses (stallions)*6. Heaven On The Interstate (w/ D.R.)7. Yo...
Posted by Antonio Estevan Huerta on Mon, 30 Jul 2007 06:16:00 PST

Airplay on "Hidden Treasures of Rock 'N Roll" UIC Radio

D.J. John, Host of "Hidden Treasures Of Rock 'N Roll" at U of I Chicago radio has spun the songs 'Horses (stallions)' AND 'Electricity/Undertow' from the forthcoming Your Shrine CD. Check out his awes...
Posted by Antonio Estevan Huerta on Mon, 25 Jun 2007 10:19:00 PST