Alejandro Escovedo

Take your eyes off Alejandro Escovedo when he's on stage? Impossible, fans might say. Alejandro Escovedo has been hailed as a poet, as a storyteller, and as one of the most important musicians of the last quarter century. He blends rock, folk, blues and classically influenced music into a boundary Рdefying style that has won him a devoted following all over the world. Escovedo performed live at World Caf̩ Live on June 23. Get your tickets today!

Born into a large Mexican immigrant family in San Antorio, who loved music and often sang in local mariachi bands. Alejandro got his start in first wave punk rock group The Nuns, with Delphine Neid, Jennifer Miro, and Jeff Olener, in San Francisco, California.

However, the release of his first albums, "Gravity" in 1992 and "Thirteen Years" in 1994, and on through his sixth album, A man under the Influence (produced in 2001), that he found his true voice. Escovedo has recorded eight albums under his own name, in the process winning numerous awards and accolades, including "Artist of the Decade" from No Depression magazine.

His latest release, Boxing Mirror, came out on May 2, 2006 and included many of the songs he has promoted with his latest band, The Alejandro Escovedo String Quintet, including Jon De Graham. Escovedo went on a short tour with the Quintet, which included a date at Carnegie Hall in early December. Escovedo also has been writing new songs with Chuck Prophet recently.

To the surprise of many, he appeared on the iPod playlist of George. W. Bush (1), much to Escovedo's chagrin..

Guitarist David Pulkingham proved to be an excellent match for the Texas singer-songwriter during a 9.40 p.m show at Birmingham's Work Play.

Alejandro Escovedo received a lifetime Achievement Award for Performing at the Fifth annual Americana Honors and Awards in Nashville on September 22nd, 2006. The awards honor American music based on the country, folk, bluegrass, and blues tradition.

Alejandro Escovedo appeared on PBS's acclaimed Television program, Austin City Limits on October 28th, 2006. He recently married his girlfriend of several years, and happily indulges the whims of their three-year-old daughter, his seventh child. One would never guess that he just turned 55 – much less barely survived a bout with Hepatitis C.

What does it take to make this man a star?" ponders Rolling Stone critical sage David Frickle of Alejandro Escovedo. The notion both humbles Escovedo and makes him chuckle. "Hey, I'd be happy to just make a good living, and be able to make records and go out and tour in a comfortable way, and know that I can support my family and be sure that they'll be safe and provided for, he says. Get your tickets today!