“With the exception of U2, no other band has stayed
on top of its game as long as Los Lobos…” – Rolling Stone
I've thought about this quote a lot as the Los Lobos concert approached, and it's stuck in my mind as I've heard more from our patrons about their experience at the Los Lobos show this past Saturday night.
East L.A.'s hardest working band delighted a large, enthusiastic audience at the BCPA with some incredible rock 'n' roll this weekend. Warmed up by Bloomington's own Backyard Tire Fire, Los Lobos took the stage a little before 9:00 on Saturday night with a collection of old and new ... some of the most influential rock music of the past 30 years.
I had a good talk with Ian Moore at his October 16 BCPA Underground show about Los Lobos. He was excited the band would be here, as he was a big fan and had himself been taken under the wing of Cesar Rosas, Los Lobos' perpetually be-sunglassed frontman.
Ian's comments confirmed what we all assumed regarding the influence Los Lobos has had on the music industry. Known best by the American public for their cover of Ritchie Valens' "La Bamba," the group has produced over a dozen highly respected albums, all critical favorites for their wide range and musical risk-taking.
Anyway, it was a great concert, and a rocker unlike anything we've had so far.
It was also a fun night to highlight Bloomington's own Backyard Tire Fire. A great band on the rise, they played a terrific opening set then were back for an amazing jam session with Los Lobos at the end.
If you weren't at the show, take a moment to check BTF out. Here's their new video, complete with lots of sights around Bloomington.
What did you think? Want to see more performances like this at the BCPA? Tell us about your night.
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