Born out of the Tuesday Sessions, The Troubadours started out as a creative outlet for this collective brood of working musicians. Monday nights were usually off nights. Tuesday nights was a good excuse to get together and catch a Rocket or Astro game, grill and drink whatever was left over from the week and listening to music. One thing often led to another, usually after the home team had blown another game. Within weeks, the jam sessions evolved into studio sessions. Once they worked up enough material for one strong set they booked a gig at The Continental Club as the Tuesday Sessions. Had the gig been on a Tuesday night, it may have made more sense. Of course the million dollar question that night was,’ What’s with the Tuesday Sessions if tonight is Wednesday night”? After that show, someone came up and said, “You guys bring music to the people”. In true drummer’s wit, Steve Salazar called out from behind his kit, ‘were just your friendly neighborhood troubadours’.

The Troubadours

David De La Garza – (vocals, keyboards) David, a sixteen year veteran of Houston’s supergroup La Mafia, brings his many talents front and center with the Troubadours. David has shared the stage with many renown artists including Carlos Santana, Los Lobos, Ozomalti, and Morris Day and The Time to name a few.

Artie Villlasenor – (guitar, vocals) Art, co-founder of Latino rockers, The Basics and Sancho, is a fixture in the Houston music scene and has guested on numerous recording projects.

Max Rios – (guitar, bass, vocals) Max, a freelance bass and guitar player in the Houston nightclub scene, brings his journeyman approach to the Troubadours.

Steve Salazar – (drums and percussion) Steve has been the pulse behind various Villasenor and De La Garza projects and is the steadying element in the Troubadour groove.

Upcoming Shows

Saturday: Mar. 21, 2009 @ 8pm
Brenda's Backyard
E. Hwy 90
Flatonia, TX