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El Tule

In the studio recording "Volumen 2...'Pa Bailar"

About Me

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For four years El Tule (el TOO-lay) has been honing its unique sound combining influences of Cumbia, Latin Jazz, Afro-Cuban, Rock, Merengue, Salsa and Reggae. The music is influenced by art, history and culture often focusing on legends and tales of the mystical. Fan favorites include El Chupacabra, an eerie tale of the legendary goat sucker, La Ruta Maya, a pounding tribute to the famed Mayan Route and Media Noche, an ode to the dream like hours between night and daybreak. The ever evolving sound is a natural progression brought forth by different backgrounds, experiences and influences. While adhering to the bands original goal, the sound has taken its own course. The sound..."El sonido" that El Tule brings to each performance naturally transcends all cultural and social backgrounds. Simple, El Tule is for those who love to dance, feel good and enjoy the positive expression of music.
Full length recording "Volumen 1" available at Waterloo Records, Cheapos, CD Fuse.com, CD Baby.com, Barnes and Noble and I Tunes.
Por los últimos cuatro años, El Tule ha venido perfilando su sonido que es una combinación de Cumbia, Latin Jazz, Afro Cubano, Rock, Merengue, Salsa y Raggae. La música ha sido influenciada por el arte, la historia, y la cultura; enfocando leyendas, tradiciones y lo místico. Entre los favoritos de los “fans” están: “El Chupacabra,” una espeluznante interpretación de un animal que le chupa sangre de las cabras o corderos. “La Ruta Maya” donde se otorga tributo al famoso camino de los Mayas, y Media Noche, una elegía a los sueños evocados entre las horas de la media noche y la aurora. Los Sonidos musicales están constantemente en una progresión que nos transportan a recuerdos, experiencias e influencias; Siempre paralelo a la meta principal del grupo, la música adquiere su propia dimension y en forma natural trasciende los niveles culturales y sociales. Dicho simplemente , El Tule está para aquellos que les gusta el baile, sienten y disfrutan todo lo que es positivo en lo que se expresa con la música.
El disco "Volumen 1" se puede encontrar en Waterloo Records, Cheapo's, CD Fuse.com, CD Baby.com, Barnes and Noble y en I Tunes.
Courtesy of Paul Saucido and Chris Telles
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My Interests

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Member Since: 7/3/2005
Band Website: NEW!! eltuleband.com
Band Members:
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Michael "El Pulpo" Penic: Drums/Percussion/Espinazo

Bobby "Miklo" Baca: Guitars/Vocals/Representation

"Don Adrian" Guajardo: Bass/Low Frequency Shamanism

John Dell: Guitars/Vocals/Estilo

Doug "Chingon Trombon" Yancey:Trombone/Vocals/Chingonismo

Leonel Estevez: Congas/Charisma

Fernando Flores: Percussion/Sabor

Tracy Dell: Business/Inspiration

Troy Lombard: Trumpet/Taste

El Tule enjoys the honor of playing with some of Austin's finest musicians from time to time... if you are interested please drop a line.
Influences: Original bands, Austin's own "Salsa Candela", Cuuuuuuumbia!, Don Miguel Ruiz, El Santo Y Sus Amigos,Alba @ Conexion Rockera.Org, being open to new and different music such as Bobby"EL Zapato" Shew, The ever-evolving original El Tule, Buscando el Monte, Sonidero Nacional, Steely Dan, San Anto's own Bombasta, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Ray Barreto, Mana, Los Tigres Del Norte, Bill Mays, Ottmar Liebert, Clutch, Les Paul, Cubanismo, Pete Candoli, Santana, Led Zeppelin, Bob Marley, Jimi, B-Side Players, Cumbia, Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Son, Vallenato, BeBop, Rancheras, Corridas, Jazz, Afro-Cuban, Samba, Reggae, Mash-ups,People we have known, People we will meet, Those who came before us, Those that will follow.
Record Label: Self Produced
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Review of Volumen 1 in Reax Music Magazine...Thank you Shawn!

Review in Reax Music Magazine...THANK YOU SHAWN!http://reaxmusic.com/reviews/view/el_tule__-_volumen_1 _-453El Tule  Volumen 1 2007 posted Mon Jul 14t...
Posted by El Tule on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:58:00 PST

Dem.Thangs.Productions.com

The video speaks for itself... Hands down, the people you want to talk to if you want a music video made in Austin or the surrounding areas. Genuine, passionate, honest, funny, originally creative. Mi...
Posted by El Tule on Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:23:00 PST

El Tule preparing to record follow up

El Tule preparing to record "Volumen 2 'Pa Bailar" / "Volume 2 For Dancing".Follow up to begin this summer. A collection of material from playing the last few years in ATX. Cumbia, Salsa, Merengue, M...
Posted by El Tule on Sat, 24 May 2008 07:37:00 PST

Rock Y Roll Radio

Austin, Texas (May 12, 2008) -- Rock y Roll Radio debuted to over 20, 000 hits last week with early numbers still less than one week into the show's tenure. This also earned the show a Google rankin...
Posted by El Tule on Fri, 16 May 2008 08:02:00 PST

"Austin Music Mezcla"...new 20-song Austin Latino Music Compilation CD

Austin Convention and Visitor's Bureau is creating a compilation CD to showcase Austin's diverse Latin music to people nationwide and beyond. Many thanks to Rose Reyes, Amanda Garcia, Paul Saucido and...
Posted by El Tule on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:54:00 PST

Eeyores Birthday Party - April 26th

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Posted by El Tule on Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:15:00 PST

Sonido Boombox...

Gracias Chris Telles and Paul Saucido.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXiCmf8WKxw
Posted by El Tule on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 04:05:00 PST

Austin Chronicle Reviews "volumen 1"

Mil Gracias...Many thanks to Thomas Fawcett, Raoul Hernandez, Audra Schroeder, Alba Peña and ALL the staff at The Austin Chronicle. It's people like you that make it a joy to call this place home. ...
Posted by El Tule on Sat, 16 Feb 2008 03:37:00 PST

January 17, 2008 proclaimed El Tule Day in Austin, Texas by Mayor Will Wynn.

Gratitude, honored, humbling, pleasently surprised... a few of the words that come to mind. Only in Austin, Texas would something like this happen.Gracias a todos... Thanks to all and we hope you are ...
Posted by El Tule on Wed, 09 Jan 2008 02:44:00 PST

"volumen 1" review by Austin Daze

El Tule  Volumen 1   Drawing from a number of influences such as Latin Jazz, Salsa, and Cumbia, El Tule describes their music as being about history, art and culture. With a thoughtful pro...
Posted by El Tule on Thu, 27 Dec 2007 08:29:00 PST