PBS documentary chronicles road to success for Los Lonely Boys
Hear Los Lonely Boys live at the 31st Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival, then later in September watch a 90-minute PBS documentary that chronicles the rise of this exciting “Texican” band in the music world. The Grammy-Award winning musicians are the Main Stage headliners on Friday, September 5. The festival admission fee includes the performance by Los Lonely Boys and all other Oyster Festival entertainment.“Los Lonely Boys: Cottonfields and Crossroads” by veteran PBS filmmaker Hector Galan will air on Channels 10 and 13 at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 17, and on Channel 21 at 10:00 p.m. Saturday, September 27. PBS describes this dynamic trio from West Texas as “three brothers who have revolutionized the American music scene. From their childhood playing cantinas in Texas to their modern-day success, this program tells the personal story behind the group’s distinctive sound.”Mark Roman, the festival entertainment co-chair, says, “We always strive to bring exciting headline attractions to the Seaport’s Oyster Festival audiences and are delighted to be able to spotlight Los Lonely Boys as the kick-off for this year’s festival. We know that their legion of fans are eagerly anticipating Los Lonely Boys’ performance and expect the group’s unique and gutsy music to attract additional festival-goers to the ranks of their admirers.”Los Lonely Boys is comprised of the Garza brothers — singer and guitarist Henry (28), bass player Jo Jo (26) and drummer Ringo (24). Their music has been described as “a deeply personal and stunning fusion of electric blues and Texasroots, of soulful grooves and good old-fashioned rock’n’roll, of searing six-string licks and Latin beats.” They have toured with the Rolling Stones and Santana and performed at Farm Aid with Willie Nelson. The group won the 2006 Univision Rock Band of the Year award. Los Lonely Boys has made multiple appearances on late night television shows with Jay Leno, David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel, Conan O’Brien and others. Diamonds, the group’s first album, sold more than 2-million copies and their song “Heaven” won the 2005 Grammy Award as best Pop Vocal Duo/Group. Los Lonely Boys also were nominated for Best New Artist, Record of the Year and Best Rock Instrumental. Sacred, their second album, debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top 200 list.