Conjunto Primavera, Los Rieleros del Norte, et Tierra Cali

As one of the leading groups in the conjuto genre of music, the Mexican band Conjunto Primavera have been nominated for multiple Latin Grammy Awards, as well as gaining many other prestigious titles over the last 30 years. Although the line-up has changed considerable since their formation back in the 70s, seeing them perform recently, it was as if they were the same band that they were back in the day. Every single musician was incredibly talented, and if anything, the new members brought something refreshing and new to their sound.
I wasn’t sure how they’d chose a set list as their catalogue of music is so fast from over the years, but they managed to pick a great selection. Although the majority of the tracks they played were from the past decade, they also revisited works such as Demasiado Tarde, and Y Otra Vez.. Juan Antonio’s vocals are as strong as they have ever been, and he was able to belt and hold all of the notes just like he used to on the recordings. Each band member had the chance to perform a solo and showcased their talent wonderfully.
They were also great at getting everyone in the audience to sing along with their music. It’s so well known, especially the older material, that they didn’t struggle with this at all. After every song they received a standing ovation, and in many songs, the crowd were stood up throughout. It was a magical showcase of genuine talent.

While Los Rieleros del Norte is among one of the oldest Mexican Norteño bands, they are far from the most traditional. The band, which now resides in Texas, was formed in the state of Chihuahua in Mexico in the late seventies and they were quick to set themselves apart from other Norteño bands. Los Rieleros del Norte use the saxophone as well as the accordion in their music, creating a hybrid sound that was fresh at the time of the band’s inception and still sounds wonderful today.

The band is formed of hard workers and they have released multiple albums over the years, even releasing multiple albums in the same year. Their constant creativity and touring has won them a lot of fans over the years and a Los Rieleros del Norte show often sees concert-goers crowded around the stage getting as close to the group as they possibly can.

After playing together for thirty-five years, each performance by Los Rieleros del Norte still feels like it could be their first. They love performing and always keep their energy high. Their discography is also so extensive that they are able to pick and mix songs for different shows, which ensures they are always on their toes. “El Columpio” is easily one of the band’s most popular songs and is always a highlight when included in their set list. For North-America’s best Norteño band, definitely go see Los Rieleros del Norte now!