About Calexico
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Calexico, a Tucson collective of musicians focused around Joey Burns and John Convertino, forged an eclectic identity through their exploration of Southwestern culture. Composer Ennio Morricone's spaghetti Westerns as well as Portuguese fado, Afro-Peruvian music, and '50s and '60s jazz, country, and surf music all factored into Calexico's music. Burns studied classical music at the University of California-Irvine before starting his rock career. Calexico formed after Burns met John Convertino in Los Angele... Read More
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Upcoming Calexico Shows
| Date | Venue | Location | |
| 11/18/08 | Phoenix Concert Theatre | Toronto, ON | |
| 11/20/08 | Crofoot Ballroom | Pontiac, MI | |
| 11/21/08 | Metro | Chicago, IL | |
| 11/22/08 | Fine Line Music Cafe | Minneapolis, MN | |
| 11/23/08 | Slowdown | Omaha, NE | |
| 11/24/08 | Gothic Theatre | Denver, CO | |
| 11/25/08 | Sunshine Theater | Albuquerque, NM |
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Comments about Calexico
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BD7/Blk Phoenix Nowhereville Unit... |
07.13.08 I LOVE this Fekin music!!!! CAC |
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Indianapolis, IN
"Woven Birds" almost brings a tear to my eye every time I hear it. Absolutely beautiful!