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| Famous singers we've accompanied: Nydia Rojas Maribel Guardia Pedrito Fernandez Juan Valentine Lorenzo Monteclaro Yolanda Del Rio Mercedes Castro Pete Astudillo Raul Brindis |
| Commercials, Movies, Sound Tracks and Special Events: The Alamo Once Upon a Time in Mexico Texas Justice The Journeyman London Library Archive Miller Lite The Inaugural Alamo Bowl Public Service Announcements The Biscuit Brothers Plus more, too many to list!!! |
| Famous celebrities we've performed for: Jimmy Vaughn Dennis Quaid Sandra Bullock Harry Connick Jr. Antonio Banderas Robert Patrick Mia Hamm Nomar Garciaparra Flaco Jimenez Earl Campbell Matthew McConaughey Carla Gugino "The Spy Kids" Robert Rodriguez Guillermo del Toro Forrest Whitaker Raul Gonzalez Derrick Johnson (NFL) |
| Artists We've recorded with: Los Super 7 Rick Treviño Raul Malo Calexico |
| Mariachi Relampago started in 1991 under the direction of Adolph Ortiz and was originally called Mariachi Chapala. In 1992, the name was changed to Mariachi Relampago (Lightning), a symbol of typical Texas weather. Some of the musicians were graduates of maestro Zeke Castro's Travis High School mariachi program. In 1994, Adolph Ortiz was given an opportunity to perform in Tucson, AZ. Upon his departure, Alex Ramirez took over. Adolph returned to Austin in 1996, but did not immediately play with Relampago. Alex ran Mariachi Relampago and temporarily merged them with Mariachi Estrella, where Adolph was the current music director. In 2002, Adolph and Alex broke from Mariachi Estrella and as co-owners brought back Mariachi Relampago. Under the business leadership of Alex and musical leadership of Adolph, Mariachi Relampago became superb in customer satisfaction. Although Alex has retired, Adolph continues to lead the group and with the merger of Mariachi En Fuego, Carlos Meda has brought his business expertise to the group. Comprised of musicians from Guadalajara, Laredo, Odessa, and Austin, Mariachi Relampago has a definite Texas sound, yet still authentic to Mexico. All of the musicians of Mariachi Relampago are true professionals with years of experience under their belt. When you hire Mariachi Relampago, you're hiring the best. Mariachi Relampago has accompanied famous artists, such as Maribel Guardia, Pedrito Fernandez, and Nydia Rojas, just to name a few. Relampago has also performed for many celebrities, including Sandra Bullock, Harry Connick Jr., Antonio Banderas, Robert Patrick, Matthew McConaughey and Carla Gugino, as well as famous movie directors Robert Rodriguez, Guillermo del Toro, and Forrest Whitaker. Relampago appeared in the major television mini-series entitled Texas Justice, which starred Peter Strauss and Heather Locklear. They also played for the late author, James Michener. Mariachi Relampago has been performing in casinos throughout Louisiana since 1999. Members of Mariachi Relampago have been involved in recordings for movie soundtracks, library archives, studio archives, commercials (Television & Radio), and music CDs. Some members have taught in Mariachi Festivals in the state of Texas and beyond. Mariachi Relampago also donates money to charitable organizations, and on occasion, performs for the community to benefit organizations with a good cause. Mariachi Relampago was honored with the award of "Mejor Mariachi" from Univision's Premios a la Musica Latina. With all their hard work and dedication for the city of Austin, they were the first group from Austin to be nominated and win the award. No other group can claim they were the first. They are also winners of Austin's first mariachi competition, "Fiesta del Mariachi" held at the Long Center. As Austin's only Mariachi on a record label, you can expect to hear a new CD from them every couple of years. Check out Viewpoint Records for other great artists in the area. |