Calexico Members, Gear & Sound
Members
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About
Calexico is an American band known for blending indie rock, alternative country, and Americana with a distinct Southwestern flair. Originating from Tucson, Arizona, the group was formed by Joey Burns (vocals, guitar, bass) and John Convertino (drums, percussion). Over the years, Calexico has expanded its lineup, often collaborating with a rotating cast of musicians to enrich their sound with diverse influences. Their music captures the essence of the American Southwest, weaving together elements of rock, country, and Latin sounds to create a rich, cross-cultural tapestry.
How to Sound Like Calexico
Calexico’s sound is a fusion of atmospheric and rhythmic elements, characterized by rich, textured guitar work and dynamic percussion. Their music often features a mix of clean and reverberant tones, utilizing gear like the Eastwood Airline '59 3P DLX for its versatile sound and the Boss DD-5 Digital Delay for creating expansive soundscapes. The tremolo effects from the Díaz Texas Tremodillo add a distinctive character to their music, echoing the vast openness of desert landscapes. Calexico’s compositions often balance melancholic melodies with rhythmic drive, crafting a sound that is both evocative and immersive, inviting listeners into a world of sonic storytelling.
Discography
Spoke
1997
Even My Sure Things Fall Through
1998
The Black Light
1998
Hot Rail
2000
Feast of Wire
2003
In The Reins
2005
Garden Ruin
2006
Carried To Dust
2008
The Guard Original Soundtrack
2011
Selections from Road Atlas 1998-2011
2011
Algiers (Deluxe Edition)
2012
Spiritoso
2013
Edge of the Sun (Album Commentary)
2015
Edge of the Sun (Deluxe Edition)
2015
The Thread That Keeps Us (Deluxe Edition)
2018
Years to Burn
2019
Seasonal Shift
2020
El Mirador
2022
Get the Calexico Sound
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