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| Jesús Campuzano |
Two weeks ago we published a long blog article featuring
some of the talented musicians on the island.
We had so much information it spilled over onto another article this
week. Here in their own words, are a few
more of the talented folks on Isla Mujeres.
When asked to describe his music, Chucho says: ‘I am an
animal playing my instrument and I have always been a rebel. I try to play the most uncommon music, things
that not even a 5-piece band will do. The only certain thing to say about my
style is that is violently genuine.’
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| Jeff at Barlito's @ Marina Paraiso |
Jeff
Current says: I'm from a musical family of six kids; my
siblings are all more talented than I. When
I was younger I had a lot of choir, church, and school choir training. At about age ten I learned to play the guitar,
performing with various bands until I finished high school.
I played solidly in college with a trio doing
soft and country rock, up and down the front range of Colorado for a few years. I still enjoy performing some of those songs
today.
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| Isla Animals clinic - Can you teach me to be a brain surgeon? |
After college my musical career was
mainly light jamming until we discovered Isla in 1993, and eventually moved to
the island in 1999.
I got to know a lot of the talented Isla musicians when
we owned the Sunset Grill on north beach from 2000 to 2005. I have great memories of Javi Martinez, Miguel
Hernandez, and Willie Chacon, and occasionally jammed with them just for fun.
When our dear friend from Isla Mujeres, Ron Brown, learned
to play the mandolin he and I performed as the "Soggy Bottom Boys.’ We played together until his passing in 2009. Twas a hoot, I miss him dearly.
These days I strum and sing to music backtracks, during
the tourist season, at a few of the local bars on the island. The money we raise money goes to our non-profit
charity, Isla Animals. The evenings are a
real blast, and we all have a bit of fun for a good cause.
(What
Jeff, otherwise known as Jeef, didn’t say is - he has a wicked and occasionally
bent sense of humour that slips out during his live performances. His events are always good for a
chuckle.)
And
there are more:
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| Gregorio Sanchez |
Due to challenges with communicating in Spanglish, we are
still missing information on a few more of the islands talented folks.
We can
always add information at a later date. The
wonders of electronic publications!
Gregorio Sanchez sings at Barlito's on Saturday evenings, and performs on Hidalgo Avenue other nights.
He is a well-known islander, famous for beautiful voice and his dog song. Our dog Sparky was fascinated by Gregorio's song.
Where
to find our island musicians:
Here’s a few of the places that you will find live music,
mainly on weekends but other days as well during the winter months.
Adelitas Tequileria – Hidalgo
Avenue, centro
Almar Restaurant – Guerreo
Avenue, centro
Barlito’s @ Marina
Paraiso – Rueda Medina
Caribbean Brisas - Payo
Obispo (near Mango Café)
Chichi's 'n Charlie's Beach Bar – the north end of Rueda
Medina
El Patio House of Music – Hidalgo Avenue, centro
Faynes – Hidalgo Avenue, centro
Fenix House of Music – Calle Zazil-ha, next to NaBalam Hotel
Javi’s Cantina – on Juarez, centro
The Joint Reggae Bar – Rueda Medina near Punta Sur
Mamacita's – Hidalgo Avenue, centro
Miguel's Moonlight – in centro
Nash's Tapas Bar – Hidalgo Avenue, centro
Parque de Los Suenos – Rueda
Medina near Punta Sur
Sardinian Smiles – Hidalgo Avenue, centro
Soggy Peso – Friday nights in high season
Zama Beach Club – Carreterra a Sac Bajo, west-side of the island
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| Sol Rockers at El Patio House of Music - FB photo |
Whatever your choice in music, there is probably someone,
somewhere on the island singing that tune.
Hasta Pronto!
Lynda & Lawrie
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