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Los Texmaniacs
McGonigel's Mucky Duck
2425 Norfolk St
Houston, TX 77098-4113
May 31, 2025
7:00 PM CDT
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Max Baca and Los Texmaniacs embody the rich, vibrant history and modern evolution of Conjunto music, blending traditional Mexican-American sounds with contemporary influences. As NPR Alt. Latino puts it, their music is not a “dusty museum relic,” but a living, breathing force that resonates deeply with people who navigate a bicultural, bilingual identity. Conjunto, a musical style deeply rooted in Texas and Mexican-American culture, is made fresh and exciting by Los Texmaniacs, whose performances are as energetic as they are educational. At the heart of Los Texmaniacs’ sound are two key instruments: Max Baca’s masterful bajo sexto playing and his nephew Josh Baca’s dynamic accordion. Together, they craft a lively and soulful sound, drawing from genres as diverse as Tex-Mex, Texas rock, blues, and R&B. Their music transcends borders and genres, blending the past, present, and future of Conjunto into a groove that’s both rooted in tradition and innovative in its execution. Los Texmaniacs’ musical journey has taken them far beyond Texas, earning them a Grammy in 2010 and a nomination for their 2019 Smithsonian Folkways album Borders y Bailes, which featured collaborations with Lyle Lovett and Rick Trevino. Their latest album, Corazones and Canciones, is a 15-song celebration of Mexican-American music, blending classic sounds with heartfelt emotion. The songs, spanning generations and geographies, are filled with love, joy, and the connective power of music. From the upbeat rhythms of conjunto polkas to the romantic strains of Tejano guitar, the album highlights the enduring significance of Mexican-American contributions to American roots music. The collaboration with vocalist La Marisoul adds an extra layer of soulfulness to the collection, infusing each track with emotion and depth. Whether they’re performing in an intimate acoustic setting or rocking a large stage, Los Texmaniacs captivate audiences with their high-energy performances and their mission to keep the tradition of Conjunto music alive. Their music affirms that Mexican-American music is not just a regional or ethnic genre—it is an integral part of the American musical landscape, connecting people across cultures, borders, and generations.
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McGonigel's Mucky Duck, located in the heart of Houston, Texas, is an intimate live music venue known for presenting "The livest music in Texas." Renowned for its cozy at...
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Los Texmaniacs Biography
Max Baca and Los Texmaniacs are the Past, Present And Future of Conjunto Music. Conjunto music may be a familiar sound to residents of Texas, but its worldwide appeal can be surprising. Combine a hefty helping of Tex Mex conjunto, simmer with several parts Texas rock, add a daring dash of well-cured blues, and R&B riffs, and you’ve cooked up the tasty Grammy winning LosTexmaniacs groove. Max Baca is a legend on the bajo sexto, a twelve string guitar-like instrument, and his nephew, Josh Baca, is fast attaining legendary status on the accordion, with those two instruments creating the core of the lively conjunto sound. LosTexmaniacs are the new worldwide kings of Texas Roots music, feeding the masses with only the best in musical fare, cooked up from a wide-ranging experience touring and recording with Flaco Jimenez of Texas Tornados fame, Los Super Seven and even the Rolling Stones. While Max Baca has participated on eleven Grammy award winning projects, the band themselves won their first Grammy in 2010 and a nomination for their last Smithsonian Folkways recording in 2019, Borders y Bailes - featuring Lyle Lovett and Rick Trevino. Their newest release, Corazones and Canciones, is a 15-song collection of generation-spanning Mexican-American classics from all over the US (Los Canciones), the album celebrates the love, joy, and the ineffable feeling that music can evoke, while simultaneously shining a light on the importance of Mexican-American music within the overall American Roots tradition. This music makes clear that Mexican-American music is American music with life-affirming energy and passion. Ranging in sound from dancehall and conjunto polka-beats to romantic Tejano guitar (all accented by La Marisoul’s booming, soulful vocals, and Los Texmaniacs’ exuberant playing), each song was chosen for its heart, emotional potential, and ability to connect people across age, place, and time (Los Corazones). Whether playing an intimate house concert or as an acoustic trio to rocking stage/theater/street dances the band always entertains and educates. This music is not a dusty museum relic, but a vital heartbeat for a group of folks who truly have one foot on either side of the border and live a daily code-switching identity.
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