Piñata Protest
Piñata Protest | |
|---|---|
 Performance in March of 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | San Antonio, Texas |
| Genres | Punk rock |
| Years active | 2006-present[1] |
| Labels | Saustex Media, Cosmica Records |
| Associated acts | No Way Jose, Los Callejeros De San Anto |
| Website | www.pinataprotestband.com |
Piñata Protest is an American punk rock band from San Antonio, Texas.[2][3][4] The band is noted for their amalgamation of Tex-Mex and punk music with lyrics both in Spanish and English.
Biography[]
In 2006, Lead singer and accordionist Alvaro Del Norte originally formed Piñata Protest with three other musicians, guitarist Manuel Garcia, drummer Victor Luna, and bassist Elliot Ramirez, all of whom have since left the band.[1]
In 2010, debut EP Plethora was released.
In March 2012, Piñata Protest first performed at SXSW and have appeared multiple times since[5]
In 2013, NPR Music referred to Piñata Protest's EP El Valiente as "the ultimate lesson of El Valiente: that the combination of accordions and punk represents an organic expression of the bicultural life lived by millions across this country".[2]
In May 2015, NPR's Alt.Latino said of Piñata Protest, "We are big fan of the band".[4]
In late October 2016, Piñata Protest went into the studio with producer Dave Irish to record at Pot O' Gold Recording in Orange, CA. Their brand new EP, titled “Cuatro Exitos”, will be released in May 2017 and will serve as a follow up to "El Valiente."
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Influences[]
Source:[4]
- Punk rock influences come from bands such as Ramones, Nirvana, Los Crudos.
- Tex-Mex, or Norteño influences come from bands such as Los Tigres del Norte, Texas Tornados.
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Discography[]
Singles & EPs[]
- Plethora (2010)[4]
- Plethora "Reloaded" (2012)
- El Valiente (2013)[2][3][4]
- Cuatro Exitos (2017)
- Necio Nights (2018)
Albums[]
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Current members[]
- Alvaro Del Norte:[1] Squeezebox, Vocals, Pocket trumpet
- Chris-Ruptive: Drums
- Richie Brown: Bass, vocals
- Regino Lopez: Guitar, vocals
Past members[]
- Jose Morales
- Matt Cazares[6]
- Manuel Garcia[1]
- Omar Nambo[1]
- Elliott Ramirez
- Victor Luna
- JJ Martinez
- Marcus Cazares
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References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e "Interview: The puro pedo punk rock of Piñata Protest". austinvida.com. 9 March 2009. Archived from the original on 30 May 2015. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "First Listen: Piñata Protest, 'El Valiente'". NPR.org. 12 May 2013. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "From Puerto Rican Soul To Ranchero Punk, New Obsessions In Latin Music". NPR.org(Alt.Latino). 2 October 2014. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e "So The Punk Says To The Ranchero, 'You Should Listen To Piñata Protest'". NPR.org(Alt.Latino). 28 May 2015. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
- ^ "Piñata Protest :: Live at Headhunters: SXSW 2012 Official Showcase (Austin, TX) :: Coyote Music Review". coyotemusic.com. 23 March 2012. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
- ^ "Piñata Protest - BIO/PRESS". pinataprotestband.com. 2013. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
External links[]
- American norteño musicians
- Tejano accordionists
- Musical groups established in 2006
- Latin music groups
- Musical groups from San Antonio
- Punk rock groups from Texas