Michael Guerra (musician)
| Michael Edward Guerra | |
|---|---|
| Born |
September 6, 1981 Los Angeles United States |
| Genres | Blues rock, rock, Tejano/Tex-Mex, country |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, singer, performer, producer, film score, songwriter |
| Instruments | Accordion, guitar, drums, bass guitar, piano, Bajo-Sexto |
| Years active | 1999 – present |
| Associated acts | The Mavericks, Ruben Ramos, Sir Douglas Quintet, Texas TornadosTex-Mex Experience, Los Tex Maniacs, Phil Vassar, Los Lonely Boys, Rick Trevino |
| Website | http://www.thenightscalling.com/ |
| Notable instruments | |
| Accordion | |
Michael Edward Guerra (born September 9, 1981), is an American musician from California. He plays the Button accordion.[1]
Guerra has performed and recorded with various bands, including The Mavericks,[2][3] and Raul Malo,[4][5][6] and has also led his own band, The Michael Guerra Band.[7][8]
In 2015 he continues to tour and perform with the Mavericks.[9][10]
In August 2015, Guerra produced his second film score for the film "My Tempest" and was nominated for Best Score in the 48 Hour Film Project, San Antonio[11]
In 2016, Guerra released a new single "Such A Girl Like That" under a new band, Michael Guerra & The Nights Calling. The song debuted on KSYM-FM Radio on May 5, 2016[12]
Guerra and Raul Malo are producing the soundtrack and original music for the upcoming Short Film "Shay" and both are making cameo appearances in the film.[13]
Discography
Los Tex Maniacs
- 2004 – A Tex Mex Groove by Los Tex-maniacs (Maniax Records) Guerra plays accordion
Michael Guerra Band
- 2012 – The Michael Guerra Band by The Michael Guerra Band (BMI/MGB Music) Released in 2012
Michael Guerra & The Nights Calling
- 2016 Such A Girl Like That Single by Michael Guerra & The Nights Calling (BMI/MGB Music)
Recordings by other artists
- 2006 – Sacred by Los Lonely Boys (Sony BMG) Guerra plays accordion[14]
- 2008 – Tex Mex Experience by Tex Mex Experience (Evangeline) Guerra plays bajo sexto[15]
- 2008 – Prayer of a Common Man by Phil Vassar (Universal South) Guerra plays accordion[16]
- 2010 – Sinners & Saints by Raul Malo (Fantasy Records) Guerra plays accordion[17][18]
- 2013 – In Time by The Mavericks (Valory Music) Guerra plays Accordion, bajo sexto, various percussion[19]
- 2015 – Mono by The Mavericks (Valory Music) Guerra plays Accordion, bajo sexto, various percussion
References
- ↑ "How Max Baca got his 'Americano Groove’ back". San Antonio Express-News by Hector Saldana, May 7, 2015.
- ↑ "Mavericks’ accordionist Michael Guerra at TexPop — 'from the side to the front’". San Antonio Express-News, by Hector Saldana December 10, 2014
- ↑ "Review: The Mavericks' 25th anniversary tour at the Belly Up". Los Angeles Times.
- ↑ Concert review: Raul Malo rings in the holidays at the Duck Room, Thursday, December 15 | KDHX.org
- ↑ BBC – Music – Review of Raul Malo – Around the World
- ↑ "Review: Raul Malo". – Music – The Austin Chronicle
- ↑ MICHAEL SMITH, WILLIAM. "MICHAEL GUERRA: ACCORDIONIST AT HOME IN TEXAS' MUSICAL MENUDO". Houston Press. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
- ↑ "Michael Guerra at crossroads". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
- ↑ "Raul Malo and the Mavericks hit the jackpot at Rocksino show (photos, concert review)". Chuck Yarborough, The Plain Dealer, November 7, 2015
- ↑ "Saturday night live Part I: the Mavericks at Pantages". By Jon Bream StarTribune, April 6, 2015
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- ↑ "Los Lonely Boys – Brothers in arms". No Depression magazine. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
- ↑ KERNS, WILLIAM. "Los Lonely Boys rock out with inspired concert". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
- ↑ "Raul Malo Sinners & Saints Review". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
- ↑ M Music & Musicians Magazine » RAUL MALO
- ↑ Raul Malo – Sinners & Saints | Country Music Reviews, Taylor Swift to Lady Antebellum | Roughstock.com
- ↑ Lewis, Randy. "Review: The Mavericks' 25th anniversary tour lights up the Belly Up". LA Times. Retrieved November 5, 2015.