Los Lonely Boys - Texican Style (Live from Austin)

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Summary: Fine Music
Review: Drop it into E flat and bang that wood hard brother; there is nothing more beautiful then the sound of a well played Stratocaster. This is a fine performance in front of a home crowd featuring three talented brothers calling themselves Los Lonely Boys. Not a weak tune in the bunch, this is a nice set of varied music ranging from hard Texas blues to Mexican rockers to playful ditties spanning about 90 minutes or so. Oh, and ya, the pop-blues rocker "Heaven" is included. While there is really no standout solo vocalist, the Garza brothers blend their Texas and Mexican heritage in fine order and offer up some great harmonies in the process. Comparisons to SRV are not surprising as Henry has clearly spent more then a few hours with an SRV CD or two. However, unlike myriad of SRV wannabes out there, Henry is a talented guitar player with a style and tone all his own. All three brothers are fine musicians and play off each other as if they have been playing together their whole life ;-) Excellent sound and picture quality.

Since SRVs premature passing, Texas blues has been in wanting of some new blood. Henry, Jojo, and Ringo are the real deal.


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Summary: Excellent new band
Review: Excellent new band. This is a keeper. The song "Heaven" is the leading song here.

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Summary: Heaps of energy, lots of fun, pure talent!
Review: I recently received word on these guys through a guitar techo whilst our band was on tour. He said that these guys were definately worth checking out and i have to say that he was absolutely right on the money! The band are as tight as anything, the crowd are loving every second and you've got to give it up for the actual shooting of the video itself. You can actually see what the musicians are doing technically which is always a bonus, myself being a guitarist.

In my humble opinion, add this DVD to your collection, you wont be disapointed!

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Summary: Great Music--ADD Editing
Review: If you can tolerate the rapid fire editing (197 cuts in the first song alone), you'll love this DVD. I understand the need to make things visually interesting, but this is getting ridiculous. Can't we just watch the band play for more than 2 seconds? This DVD may end up being one of the ones I enjoy more with the TV off. Even with the distracting visuals, it still rates 5 stars on the strength of the music alone.

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Summary: Wow! This Concert will Blow you Away!
Review: Live from Austin, TX, the best concert I've seen in at least 10 years. Solid, Fun, Rock. I have been hooked on their music since I got the CD. When I saw this DVD at the store I immediately grabbed it. It is better than I could have even hoped.

I had heard that they were better live, but Wow, I had no idea I would be so impressed. Henry's guitar solos blew me away! My husband thinks the spirit of Jimi Hendrix has returned. He is the best I've seen since SRV. I love the songs that aren't on the CD. On "Man to Beat" Henry plays a little harmonica, it is excellent. Then on "Suppertime" you get to see JoJo play guitar while Henry and Ringo sing and play kazoo. The group is tight and their harmonies are excellent. One of my favorite parts on the DVD is when Henry and JoJo both play Henry's guitar at the same time. There are no pyrotechnics or flashy special effects because simply put, LLB doesn't need them. Austin Music Awards Band of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Rock Band, and Bass Player of the Year.
I have introduced almost 30 of my friends to LLB music and they all love it, you probably will too. You have got to see these boys play. They will amaze you.

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Summary: Good stuff but...
Review: Music is great but the video editing has made it a lot less personal than it could have been. Some concerts are theatrical like David Bowie's and quick pace editing with full use of lights, colors camera techniques and angles are appropriate but these guys would have come off a LOT better had this DVD been done at Austin City Limits. Instead, its a very inappropriate MTV style video that detacts from their rich harmonies and fantastic musicianship. They would come across much better in a smaller setting with the cameras capturing more of them as personalities rather than flash images. Still its very enjoyable and I wouldn't think of taking away a star because of the MTV nonsense even though this would be a staggeringly good DVD if done in a warmer more personal way.

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Summary: SXSW free show captured plus extras: Equal a good fun time
Review: South by SW is an annual happening in Austin Texas. The concluding Saturday of every SXSW festival has a free concert lakeside in downtown Austin. This year the headliners were Los Lonely boys from nearby San Angelo, Texas.

I actually had no idea they had national renown until I turned on the Latin Grammy's and saw them with Santana. This has most of their songs from the debut album and some excellent muscianship. Fans of the album will not be disappointed at all.

I especially like Hollywood, Nobody Else, and Heaven is great. There are a number of extended guitar solos, drumming, jamming, and a few drum solos. Even some harmonica and gazoo playing.

The extras are nice if not that long. The best by far is the look at their hometown of San Angelo and going back to their old schools and homes. Anyone who likes their music will be pleased to have this in their collection. And unlike movie videos this can be viewed and enjoyed over and over and over with no lose of enjoyment. Those of you elsewhere go and see them if you get a chance. I was out of town for this concert so it is nice that I get to see what I missed that night.

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Summary: If Texas could sing, it would be the sound of LosLonelyBoys
Review: The above quote is from a music critic who attended LLB's concert at the 2004 SXSW annual MusicFest, where the band swept the awards given. The quote has become the unofficial anthem of Texans, who've known about LLB for a long time and are now thrilled to share this unique sound with the world. This sound is from 3 brothes in their 20's. They seem much older and more mature than their ages, undoubtedly from being on the road doing gigs with their family since they were 8 yrs. old. You will be convinced that you are hearing 10+ musicians! They aptly proclaim their sound as "Texican Rock 'n Roll."

Several CD's of their music are out now, all available at Amazon, which showcases this Band's talents. The DVD is icing on the cake, because it's like a viewer is right there on the front row of an LLB concert. In fact, I have been on the front row of their live concerts. Once you are there, you will want to attend again and again! The crowds are massive, always, so be sure to get there very early for good viewing. It is well worth the wait!

Los Lonely Boys have the combined sound of the really great ones we've heard and bought records by for many years: Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, Santana, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimi Hendrix, ZZ Top, War, the Beatles, Elvis, the Stones, Waylon and Willie, plus some soul, R&B, Texas blues, hard rock, new country, and old-fashioned rock and roll mixed in--all the sounds which made musical history because there was simply no one else that good at the time. And of course, LLB adds the Latino sound just so we know they'll never forget their roots and original fan base. LLB has named this delicious salad of sounds "the Musical Burrito Theory." So accurate! In their own words, they've taken the sounds of the greats they were raised on all their lives, mixed those sounds together with their own style, and have created a Musical Burrito. One they hope the world will hear, enjoy and want more of.

If you can attend a concert anywhere in the US, do it! You will never regret or forget it. Until then, buy this DVD and their other CD's to learn about and know their sound whenever you hear it, even if you can't see their faces. Like Elvis, Buddy, Richie, Stevie Ray, Hendrix, the Beatles, and all the other greats, LLB has the "IT" factor. You know they're the music of the Melinnium we've been waiting for, and there is no one else that good.

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Summary: Los Lonely Boys DVD
Review: The Boys are rocking on this DVD. I've watched it so many times and I'm still not tired of it. I'm a big fan of Stevie Ray Vaughn and its good to see somebody else coming up to take over where Stevie Ray left off. Excellent DVD!!

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Summary: A Great Performence Live In Austin Texas.......
Review: This is a great performence done by the Los Lonely Boys live from Austin Texas-texican style. Their are a collection of songs from The Los Lonely Boy's debut album including Senorita, Crazy Dream, Dime Mi Amor, Nobody Else, and many more. The Los Lonely Boys also perform some songs that where not included on their album like Supper Time, and End Of A New Begginning with a excellent performence. This whole DVD runs 96 mins and includes some bonus features as well. The bonus features include Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, Photo Gallery, and a Behind The Scences Bonus Documentaries. Yes...they do perform their hit single Heaven as well as Onda, Hollywood, and Velvet Sky. I recomend this to all of the Los Lonely Boy fans, as well as the early listener's. Enjoy!!!!