Michael Guerra
| Michael Guerra | |
|---|---|
 Guerra playing with The Mavericks in Taos, New Mexico in 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michael Edward Guerra |
| Born |
September 6, 1981 Los Angeles, California, 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 |
www |
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
- 2003 - Shawn Sahm by Shawn Sahm Guerra plays accordion[14]
- 2006 - My Freeholies Ain't Free Anymore by Augie Meyers Guerra plays accordion, background vocals[15]
- 2006 – Sacred by Los Lonely Boys (Sony BMG) Guerra plays accordion[16]
- 2008 – Tex Mex Experience by Tex Mex Experience (Evangeline) Guerra plays bajo sexto[17]
- 2008 – Prayer of a Common Man by Phil Vassar (Universal South) Guerra plays accordion[18]
- 2010 - Esta Bueno by Texas Tornados Guerra plays Bajo Sexto, background vocals[19]
- 2010 – Sinners & Saints by Raul Malo (Fantasy Records) Guerra plays accordion[20][21]
- 2010 - Americano by The Krayolas Guerra plays accordion[22]
- 2012 - Around the World by Raul Malo Guerra plays accordion[23]
- 2013 – In Time by The Mavericks (Valory Music) Guerra plays Accordion, bajo sexto, various percussion[24]
- 2015 – Mono by The Mavericks (Valory Music) Guerra plays Accordion, bajo sexto, various percussion
- 2015 - 40 Years by The_Bellamy_Brothers Guerra plays accordion[25]
- 2017 – Brand New Day by The Mavericks (Mono Mundo Recordings) Guerra plays Accordion, bajo sexto, various percussion;background vocals
- 2017 - South_Texas_Suite by Whitney_Rose Guerra plays accordion[27]
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 Archived August 31, 2014, at Archive.is
- ↑ 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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- ↑ https://www.allmusic.com/artist/michael-guerra-mn0002411540
- ↑ https://www.allmusic.com/artist/michael-guerra-mn0002411540
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ https://www.allmusic.com/artist/michael-guerra-mn0002411540
- ↑ M Music & Musicians Magazine » RAUL MALO
- ↑ Raul Malo – Sinners & Saints | Country Music Reviews, Taylor Swift to Lady Antebellum | Roughstock.com Archived October 4, 2010, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ https://www.allmusic.com/artist/michael-guerra-mn0002411540
- ↑ https://www.allmusic.com/artist/michael-guerra-mn0002411540
- ↑ Lewis, Randy. "Review: The Mavericks' 25th anniversary tour lights up the Belly Up". LA Times. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
- ↑ https://www.allmusic.com/artist/michael-guerra-mn0002411540
- ↑ https://www.rollingstone.com/country/news/hear-the-mavericks-majestic-new-song-brand-new-day-w459091
- ↑ https://www.allmusic.com/artist/michael-guerra-mn0002411540
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