Travieso is a young band that in a very short time has gained the respect of the industry. The group has thrilled crowds playing along side Limite, Los Tigrillos, Ramon Ayala, Intocable, La Mafia and Los Tucanes. They have built a rock solid fan base and secured a recording contract and top priority promotional treatment with San Antonio based indie powerhouse Tejas Records, inc. Tejas is known for signing winning artists and the respected company is betting that Travieso is the future of the Regional Mexican sound.
Travieso’s music is made up of many elements including exciting, melodic cumbias laced with Norteno beats in a unique, new blend. The band takes the foundation of their classic musical influences and builds a modern feel on top of it. The Travieso sound, with it’s enthusiasm and catchy hook lines, sounds fresh on radio and is so contagious that it absolutely packs the dance floor night after night. The band has it's first CD in nationwide distribution and the album has been in the Southwest Top 10 in sales. The all important follow-up record is being recorded now.
The power of Travieso is both the talent and professionalism of it’s members. Rene Rodriguez (bajo/primera voz), Eddie Jimenez (accordion, sequnda voz), Carlos Ortiz (bajo electrico), Orlando Morales (bateria) and Ralf Lugo (percusion) are the musicians behind the Travieso sound that is making waves across the country.
Singles from Travieso’s self-titled first CD have received airplay on 75 stations across the country. Their songs fit perfectly into the playlists of Hispanic stations and listener lines get dominated with wildly positive response to the Travieso sound. "Cumbia Morena" from this critically acclaimed CD has been one of the most requested songs of 2000 and it represents the first of many, many years of radio hits to come. Watch for Travieso on promotion in California, Texas and Florida including an internationally televised appearance on Despierta America.
Tejas Records has taken the promotional lead in the music industry by incorporating innovative planning and creative marketing into the development of artists capable of becoming stars in the entertainment industry. Look and listen to what they are doing and you will agree, Travieso is deserving of the faith their label and their loyal fans have in them. Lean your head back to keep your eyes on this band because Travieso is taking off.
For more information on this exciting Tejas Records recording artist contact Carlos or Eddie at:373-1460 or 454-4229Any comments can be e-mailed to the fan club at : garnet1973@yahoo.com. Visit Travieso on the Internet at www.grupotravieso.da.ru or www.tejasrecords.com.
