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Alejandro Escovedo

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Member Since: 4/24/2006
Band Website: alejandroescovedo.com
Influences: Alejandro joins Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band at the Toyota Center in Houston on April 14 to play Alejandro's new single, "Always A Friend".
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Record Label: Back Porch Records
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

His Own Brush With Mortality Imbues Whitley Tribute With Greater Gravity For Escovedo

Performing at benefits and tribute concerts like the one for Chris Whitley in Bellows Falls this weekend is old hat for Alejandro Escovedo. But due to his enormous admiration for Whitley, coupled hi...
Posted by Alejandro Escovedo on Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:26:00 PST

Alejandro Escovedo Turns Up the Volume on His 9th Solo Release ’REAL ANIMAL’ Due June 24

Rich musical past brought to life with help from famed producer Tony ViscontiNEW YORK, April 17  /PRNewswire/ -- REAL ANIMAL Alejandro Escovedo's 9th solo album and follow-up to 2006's critically...
Posted by Alejandro Escovedo on Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:28:00 PST

Chris Gaffney, Beloved Friend And Respected Musican, Moves On

Chris Gaffney, a roots-music omnivore whose earthy aplomb and offhand mastery of many styles made him a quintessential Southern California bar musician -- but who also earned international regard for ...
Posted by Alejandro Escovedo on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:09:00 PST

Alejandro Joins Bruce Springsteen In Houston

APRIL 14: HOUSTON, WE HAVE... NO PROBLEMSA phenomenal show tonight for the second of two in Texas. Justoutside of Amarillo, the Cadillac Ranch sits there gleaming in thesun... tonight in Houston, that...
Posted by Alejandro Escovedo on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:30:00 PST

Alejandro Escovedo Signs With Bruce Springsteens Management

A ’Boss’ Deal Signed. Sunday, March 30, 2008 Because the main client of managers Jon Landau and Barbara Carr isnicknamed "the Boss," perhaps we should start calling Wimberley’sAlejan...
Posted by Alejandro Escovedo on Sun, 30 Mar 2008 12:12:00 PST

Eddie’s Attic- Decatur, GA - 03.06.08

[Published on: 3/24/08]Eddie’s Attic is the type of venue that is quickly becoming a raritynowadays - an intimate, neighborhood space dedicated entirely to theart of listening. Eddie’s pro...
Posted by Alejandro Escovedo on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:13:00 PST

The Grand Finale

Longtime SXSW veterans who can somehow stick around through Sunday night learned many years ago that it’s well worth the stayover to see Alejandro Escovedo’s traditional unofficial closi...
Posted by Alejandro Escovedo on Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:22:00 PST

Alejandro Escovedo Previews New CD, Teams With Stellar Guitarist At WorkPlay.

Who: Alejandro Escovedo, performing in a duet with guitarist DavidPulkingham. Escovedo, a roots rocker from Texas, is a familiar figurein Birmingham and has many fans here.When and where: 9:40 p.m. Sa...
Posted by Alejandro Escovedo on Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:42:00 PST

HARP Exclusive: Alejandro Escovedo Talks New Album.

Real Animal doesn't exactly describe Alejandro Escovedo, who despite his punk pedigree is far from feralthe picture of mellow. So why is it the title of his seventh album, a journey through the singe...
Posted by Alejandro Escovedo on Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:43:00 PST

Revised SXSW Schedule

Thursday, March 13:Stubb’s801 Red River Set Time: 10:30 p.m.Saturday, March 15:Maria’s Taco Xpress2529 S. LamarSchedule:1:00 pm - 1:25 pm  Maneja Beto 1:30 pm - 1:55 pm  Chr...
Posted by Alejandro Escovedo on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 01:21:00 PST