Growing up in San Angelo, Texas, the boys started as back-up for their father’s band and soon grew into a musical unit of their own. The music they made was a mixture of classic rock, country and Tex-Mex. Recognizing that his sons possessed prodigious talent, Garza relocated the group to Nashville. Although Los Lonely Boys flew under the radar of the record industry along Music Row, their time in Music City did benefit the three brothers greatly.
The years of studying the classics allowed Los Lonely Boys to develop their superior vocal and songwriting skills. Solidified as a trio, the band developed a reputation as one of the most exciting live acts on the extremely competitive Texas and Southeast circuit. And no less an authority than Willie Nelson, who has called Los Lonely Boys his favorite band, invited them to record their debut album at his own Pedernales studio.
The group’s monster single, “Heaven,” reached #1 on the Adult Contemporary charts, sold more than two million copies, and won a Grammy for “Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group.” The group’s second album, Sacred, continued to expand on their debut album. Deeply personal, Sacred, is a stunning fusion of electric blues and Texas roots, of soulful grooves and good old-fashioned rock ‘n roll, of searing six-string licks and Latin beats. Los Lonely Boys released their third album, Forgiven, this summer.
Los Lonely Boys will appear at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, California, on Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at 8:00pm. Tickets are priced at $85, $65, $45 and $35. — www.mccallumtheatre.com