Flaco…. Polkaholics….
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More music from South Texas…
There are three accordionists in this next video, and they’re all fine players, but Esteban “Steve” Jordan (the player with the eye patch) really stands out in this performance. And here’s an old favourite – Mingo Saldivar performing Rueda de Fuego – Ring of Fire… Read More
Johnny’s Knockin’
It’s Friday night and I could use a polka about now. How about you? Here’s a video I’ve posted before but it’s so good I just can’t resist posting it again. It features Li’l Wally live on the Lawrence Welk show, playing concertina and singing… Read More
Goodnight Irene
For tonight’s Daily Dose, let’s go back to an old Leadbelly tune, Goodnight Irene. Lots of people know the melody and the chorus but have never really listened to the lyrics. It’s one sad tune. I love Tom Waits’ take on it… Here’s a curious… Read More
No Beer in Heaven
Let’s go down to Texas today for drinking song #9. In Heaven there is no Beer is an old polka. There are many many version from various countries, but my favourite was recorded by Flaco Jimenez on his fine recording Squeezebox King, in which he… Read More
While we’re on the subject of Tex-Mex…
watch this excellent clip featuring Augie Meyers: South Texas Soul
Who were you thinkin’ of…?
It’s been a while since I posted some Texas Tornados around here…. Let’s change that right now. If you got the dinero, I got my Camero….
Roots of South Texas Accordion
Mr. Flaco Jimenez sounds great in this video.
Maria Elena
Ry Cooder, featuring Flaco Jimenez on squeezebox.
27th Street 