Our very first guest for Season of Los Mariachi Sagas and our first guest ever on video format Israel Alcalá the final member of Trio Chapultepec gives us an insight in his life and what recording on $20,000 microphones feels like. Isreal has traveled all over the world playing the music he loves and is far from having his music career over listen in to his amazing tales. Follow us @Losmariachisagas on Instagram and Facebook email us Losmariachisagas@gmail.com
Jan 17, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Season 2Ep. 3
This week Alex and Matt talk about living the traveling mariachi dream and playing for Canelo Alvarez. Follow us at Losmariachisagas on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook
Jan 09, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Virgen gigs, break ups, and graduation. Alex and Matt get into some deep conversations this week and why should never let your 10 year old son ride a horse by himself. This podcast is now on video check us out on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.
Jan 02, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 1
This week is our very first all Spanish episode. We dive into finding out what it really means to love yourself and why it’s necessary to achieve all your goals in life.
Dec 25, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Alex and Matt get into pissing off Asael and punching girls, oh and find out if we copied charrobeans or not.
Dec 19, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 26
We have our next guest ready for you guys. Vince is a very accomplished musician. Born and raised in San Antonio out of Lanier high school. A member of Trio Chapultepec Vince has played at the Houston opera along with doing numerous tours. As a vocal finalist for the national Mariachi Extravaganza competition Vince shares his experiences as what it is like to be a stage musician as well as a gigging musician. Listen in to how to balance those two ways of mariachi life. Follow us at Losmariachisa...
Dec 16, 2020•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 25
This week Matt and Alex talk about the Halloween weekend and crashing into another mariachi. People lose their cool. We apologize for inconsistent uploads but new episodes will be coming as previously scheduled. Follow us at Los Mariachi Sagas on Facebook Instagram and YouTube.
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 24
This week Alex and Matt get into their Thanksgiving holiday and the tragedy’s that follow on the plus side the famous Jarek went out on a date with a girl. Follow us for more content coming soon.
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 23
This week Ale and Matt interview Cynthia Muñoz a very well respected and accomplished business woman. Cynthia is the producer for the annual Mariachi Extravaganza in San Antonio Texas. Follow us at Losmariachisagas on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Let's welcome our next and first female guest Monica Folgequist head director of Mariachi Paredes University of Texas at Austin. Monica was born in California but moved around a lot growing up. With her father being Mark Folgequist a very well respected Mariachi historian. The Mariachi culture was in her blood from birth. Listen in as Monica talks about her long journey from being in Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles to Mariachi Atzlan to now head director. Follow us at Losmariachisagas on Facebook,...
Nov 14, 2020•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 21
This week Alex and Matt talk about what being in a competitive high school Mariachi environment is really about. From getting ranked last in the region to beginning a professional Mariachi Alex and Matt have lived it all. Follow @Losmariachisagas
Nov 12, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Listen in to Alex and Matt as they have a in depth conversation with Carlton violinist for Mariachi Campanas from San Antonio Texas. Carlton is the best in the U.S. Vocalist from the 19th annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza and has played all over the country as well as China. Carlton is also a member of Trio Chapultepec which was selected to perform at the Houston Grand Opera in 2019. Follow us at Losmariachisagas on instagram and facebook.
Nov 07, 2020•1 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 19
This week Matt and Alex talk about el mal ojo and introducing girlfriends to family memebers. And Jarek having the time of his life at the last gig. Follow @Losmariachisagas.
Nov 03, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Alejandro joins us this week as he talks about his experience playing Mariachi Los Camperos and Mariachi Sol de Mexico. Listen as we go into what taking risks really means. Follow Alejandro @alejandrocharro and @ranchitostudios on Instagram.
Oct 26, 2020•1 hr 49 min•Season 1Ep. 17
This week Alex and Matt bring on Noel Loera the mastermind behind the famous Los Mariachi Sagas intro and outro. Listen as we talk about social distancing fom clients and driving in the snow. Follow us @Losmariachisagas on Facebook and Instagram.
Oct 21, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Joe Baca has been a member of the world famous Mariachi Cobre since 2013 and is now the violin section leader. Listen as Matt and Alex ask Joe Baca some tough questions and find out what it takes to make it to Mariachi Cobre who is EPCOT's premier mariachi group.
Oct 17, 2020•1 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This week Matt and Alex discuss acceptable behavior when helping groups out. Luis comes by the studio and chimes in and has a chance to fianlly defend himself. There is also a special surprise in this episode so be sure to listen all the wa. Follow @Losmariachisagas in Instagram and Facebook.
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Let's welcome our 33rd guest Adolph Ortiz. Founder and director of Mariachi Relampago. Adolph has played and performed all over the country with some of the top musicians. Listen as we dive into the Austin natives long history in music and education. And what having passion for the music really means.
Oct 10, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Matt and Alex discuss the stress of school and and having to satisfy clients weekly. And a couple of apoplogies were said in this video to all you fans. Follow us @ Losmariachisagas on Instagram and Facebook.
Oct 06, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Our second guest Alex Ramirez founder and director of Mariachi Amor, one of the top rated groups in all of Austin TX. Join in and listen on Alex's long journey into the mariachi scene and how he used social media and new age advertising to propel his group to the top of the pack in such short time. Follow Alex Ramirez @Mariachiamor across all platforms. Follow us as well @Losmariachisagas and email: Losmariachisagas@gmail.com
Oct 03, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 11
This week all Alex and Matt talk about making sure to get paid, birthday weekend hangover, and making sure to talk to clients in a respectful manner. Follow @ Losmariachisagas on Instagram and Facebook.
Oct 01, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 10
The very first guest for Los Mariachi Sagas has arrived. Miguel Guzman is a world class musician and instructor he has shared the stage with groups such Mariachi Campanas, Los Caporales, Los Camperos and many more. Listen as Miguel Guzman talks about his humble beginnings to becoming one of the most well respected mariachi musicians in the country.
Sep 26, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Alex and Matt had an eventful weekend full of gigs, traveling and birthdays. Listen to understand what being a "professional" mariachi really means. Follow us on Instagram @Losmariachisagas
Sep 23, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 8
This week Alex and Matt talk about the dangers of calling your friends, playing in strip clubs and the legend of Jarek Torres. Follow us @ Losmariachisagas on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Email @ Losmariachisagas@gmail.com
Sep 19, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This week Alex and Matt get into it deep with conversations over being hired as a joke and knowing to continue playing at a gig or calling it. Follow us @ Losmariachisagas on Instagram and Facebook. Email @ Losmariachisagas@gmail.com
Sep 15, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This week Matt and Alex talk about pleasing clients and their humble beginnings. Follow @Losmariachisagas on Instagram Facebook and YouTube
Sep 13, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 5
This week Alex and Matt talk about tragic life events, getting caught while peeing on someone's house and proper nail care. Follow @Losmariachisagas on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Email Losmariachisagas@gmail.com
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 4
This week Alex and Matt talk about horrible bosses, and the importance of knowing what you are singing when you do not know the language of the music. Follow @Losmariachisagas on Instagram and Facebook. Email questions or comments @ Losmariachisagas@gmail.com
Sep 05, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 3
This week Alex and Matt talk about thier past week gigs, forgetting parts or whole traje(s) and too much fun at FortWorth. ( Warning the first 20 minutes of this episode talks about racial and social justice going on in the world right now, if you do not want to listen to that skip to minute 20:30). Follow us @ Losmariachisagas on Instagram and Facebook.
Aug 31, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Get to know Alex and Matt as they talk about when they first met and their experience playing at Texas State University and what giggin is like in the Central Texas area. Follow Los Mariachi Sagas on Instagram @ Losmariachisagas. And email Losmariachisagas@gmail.com with any comments or questions.
Aug 25, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 1
