Check out the Desert Bayou sounds of the Carnivaleros, a band that knows how to swing, waltz and polka in the same breath!

"The Carnivaleros occupy that ghostly twilight niche manned by lurking gatherings of really good musicians who keep a tight lock on neighborhood familiarity and loose professionality by capturing a Saturday Night vibe and keeping it firmly stoked." - Mark Tucker, FAME (Folk and Acoustic Music Exchange) 2007

NEWS: The band is hard at work on it's third CD, aiming at a late Fall, early Spring release. Contributing musicians to the project include Danny Krieger, Chris Giambelluca, Michael P, Hurricane Carla Brownlee, the ZaCallion twins and the Rosano triplets. Stay tuned for some demos and other tidbits right here and in the blog-o-sphere.

Other news: The dance band version of the Carnivaleros has formed and is going under the name "Combo Combo". Leading the band is Gary Mackender on accordion, keys and vocals and Danny Krieger on guitar and vocals. Also included is a round robin of Tucson musicians including Michael P, Chris Giambelluca and Jim Howell. Check the gigs area for upcoming dates.