Huevos Rancheros (band)
| Huevos Rancheros | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Years active | 1990–2000 |
| Labels |
C/Z (1992-1995) Mint (1995-2000) |
| Associated acts | The Ramblin' Ambassadors |
| Past members |
Brent Cooper Tommy Kennedy Richie Ranchero Graham Evans |
Huevos Rancheros were a Canadian indie rock band from Calgary, Alberta,[1] active from 1990 to 2000.
History
Huevos Rancheros performed an instrumental blend of rockabilly, surf, grunge and punk music, which in its early years was often compared to a cross between Led Zeppelin and The Ventures.[2] Initially consisting of guitarist Brent Cooper, bassist Graham Evans and drummer Richie Ranchero,[2] they released the six-song EP Huevosaurus independently in 1990 before releasing the EP Rocket to Nowhere in 1991 on Estrus Records.[2]
The band then signed to C/Z Records, which reissued Huevosaurus in 1992 before releasing the band's full-length album Endsville in 1993.[3]
In 1995, the band signed to Mint Records.[4] Around the same time, Evans left the band and was replaced by Tom Kennedy.[5]
In 1998, their album Get Outta Dodge was nominated for a Juno Award in the Best Alternative Album category.[6]
The band broke up following their 2000 album Muerte del Toro, although they have performed occasional reunion shows at benefit concerts to raise money for a journalism scholarship named in memory of former Calgary Herald music critic James Muretich.[7] The reunion show lineup has featured Evans rather than Kennedy on bass.[7]
Cooper is currently a member of The Ramblin' Ambassadors, a three-piece instrumental band.[8]
Band members
Original lineup
- Brent J. Cooper - guitar
- Graham Evans - bass
- Richie Lazarowich - drums, percussion
2nd lineup
- Brent J. Cooper - guitar
- Tom Kennedy - bass
- Richie Lazarowich - drums, percussion
3rd lineup
- Brent J. Cooper- guitar
- Graham Evans - bass
- Richie Lazarowich - drums, percussion
Discography
EPs
- Huevosaurus (1990; reissued on C/Z Records in 1992)
- Rocket to Nowhere (1991)
- The Wedge (Mint Records, 1999)
Albums
- Endsville (C/Z Records, 1993)
- Dig In! (Mint Records, 1995)
- Longo Weekendo Fiesta (Lucky Records, 1995)
- Get Outta Dodge (Mint Records, 1996)
- Muerte del Toro (Mint Records, 2000)
See also
References
- ↑ "Band happy to hit big time from Calgary". Calgary Herald, December 22, 2000.
- 1 2 3 "Spontaneity the name; Huevos Rancheros bring youthful enthusiasm". Edmonton Journal, September 4, 1992.
- ↑ "Huevos Rancheros get cracking with c'mon-and-dance message". Toronto Star, September 23, 1993.
- ↑ "Huevos Rancheros London bound". Calgary Herald, March 26, 1995.
- ↑ "Rancheros have nuevo Huevo; Band's twisted instrumentals continue with new bass player". Edmonton Journal, July 24, 1996.
- ↑ "Top Canadian talent up for Juno awards". Vancouver Province, February 12, 1998.
- 1 2 "Huevos Rancheros reunite for scholarship benefit; Former local mainstays salute late music writer". Calgary Herald, October 2, 2010.
- ↑ "Rock of ages; Garage band veterans rev it up". Calgary Herald, March 20, 2012.