The Last Bandoleros are a Tex-Mex, pop-rock trio originally formed by Jerry Fuentes, Derek James, and brothers Diego and Emilio Navaira IV. The latter two are both sons of Tejano musician Emilio Navaira.[1] The band formed in 2014 as the result of a writing session all four men were a part of while each was working on his own project, though Emilio Navaira IV did not officially join the band until late 2016.[2] They were signed to Warner Music Nashville in 2016.[3]
The Last Bandoleros | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | San Antonio, Texas Brooklyn, New York |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
| Members | Jerry Fuentes Diego Navaira Emilio Naviara IV |
| Past members | Derek James |
| Website | thelastbandoleros |
Biography
editMembers Jerry Fuentes, Emilio Navaira IV, and Diego Navaira were born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, and former member Derek James is from New York (state). Fuentes met James when he moved from San Antonio to New York a few years prior to the forming of the band. Fuentes met the Navaira brothers on a trip home to San Antonio and introduced the brothers to James shortly after.[4] Shortly after, the four began performing live together after a writing session that went particularly well.
The band cite numerous influences, primarily The Beatles, rock and roll, Tex-Mex, britpop, and country blues.
They made their late-night television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on July 18, 2016, performing "Where Do You Go?" and "I Don't Want To Know."
They share a management company with Sting, and as a result, they joined him on his 57th & 9th Tour in 2017 along with Joe Sumner. They are also featured on the track Next To You on the album 57th & 9th as well as on the tour DVD.
Derek James announced his exit from the band on February 4, 2022.[5]
Discography
editAlbums
- San Antonio (2018)
- Live from Texas (2020)
- Tex Flex (2022)
- Tex Flex Folklórico (2022)
EPs
- The Last Bandoleros (EP) (2016)
Singles
- "Where Do You Go?" (2016)
- "River Man" (2017)
- "Fly with You" (2017)
- "Let Me Love You" (2017)
- "Dancing with Irene" (2018)
- "Love with a Girl" (2018)
- "Let's Run Away" (2018)
- "What Would You Be Doing?" (2018)
- "Enamorado" (2019)
- "Hey Baby Que Pasó (Live from Texas)" (2020)
- "Feliz Navidad" (2020)
- "Maldita" (2021)
- "Only Your Love" (2021)
- "Mas Dinero" (2022)
- "Every Time We Dance" (2022)
- "Vamos a Bailar" (2022)
References
edit- ^ "The Last Bandoleros Official Website". The Last Bandoleros Official Website.
- ^ "The Last Bandoleros on Instagram: "Exciting News! We are happy to announce that we all get to see this guy on a regular basis now. A little over 2 years ago the 4 of us…"". Instagram.
- ^ "The Last Bandoleros | Biography & History". AllMusic.
- ^ Hudak, Joseph (January 8, 2018). "Why Last Bandoleros Could Be This Year's Most Important New Country Band". Rolling Stone.
- ^ "Derek James on Instagram: Oh the places you'll go. From a Brooklyn basement and a San Antonio attic..." Instagram.