CharroBeans: A Mariachi Podcast

Treinta - Lord Farquaad (Conversations With Allende ft. Roberto Ramirez)

The CharroBoys made it to 500 followers on Instagram AND Facebook which means we got to get our mariachi boss on the pod! This week we talk with Roberto Ramirez, el jefe de Mariachi Allende and we get into his beginnings in the group, his troubles starting out on trumpet, and what it takes to run a group. We get into the time Victor got fired and what it was like for our boss to meet us. This was fun. 

Veintinueve - Amanecí En Tus Beans

The CharroBoys get into the first podcast of 2021! We get into playing in bad weather conditions, playing with professionals, and jam sessions. Gigs at 6 am? Our bodies don't function at those times. 

Veintiocho - School of Mariachi (Conversations With Legends ft. William Gradante)

The CharroBoys get into it again with their former teacher Dr. William Gradante for him to share some mariachi history and culture not typically seen nowadays, paying special attention to the history of mariachi music's origins in Mexico. Get ready to get some KNOWLEDGE. 

Veintisiete - Pa' Todo El Año

The CharroBoys get into the last podcast of the year! We get into playing with new charros, funeral gigs, and the art of freelancing yourself. Make sure you get PAID guys please or el caiman walks away rich af. Be careful out there. 

Veintiséis - Amarga Navidad

The CharroBoys are back and boom we get into taking time off, cops showing up to gigs, and our experience with this year's Dia de La Virgen weekend. Ever been so tired your body shuts down like a Microsoft computer? Dead af. 

Veinticinco - Como Han Marreado Los Charros

The CharroBoys get into driving to gigs during tornado warnings, clients taking advantage of pilones to prolong performances, and trying your best to not kill the vibe. Pro tip: know what song you're gonna play when walking into the gig. Trust us. 

Veinticuatro - Nuthin' But A "Dr.G" Thang (Conversations With Legends ft. William Gradante)

The CharroBoys have a talk with their very first mariachi teacher and known mariachi historian William Gradante, aka Dr.G. With a career spanning over 37 years as the first mariachi educator in Fort Worth, Texas, we get into his beginnings in music, his travels around the world with his students, and the beginnings of Sammy and Victor's musical journeys that started in his classroom. We wouldn't even be playing mariachi if it weren't for this man. Blessed. 

Veintitrés - 817 (Conversations With Legends ft. Jose "Pepe" Perez)

The CharroBoys get into it with Jose "Pepe" Perez, current vihuelista for Mariachi Sol de Mexico and North Side High School alum from Fort Worth, TX. We talk about his beginnings in mariachi, his journey to joining Sol, and the memories he has from coming from his hood in Funky Town. Those school trips are still great memories for us all. Puro 817. 

Veintidós - Hoy Tengo Ganas De Beans

The CharroBoys get into No-Shave November, being late to funeral gigs, Victor getting demoted to harp in Oklahoma City, and advice for getting your name out in the mariachi community. Playing for people from Jalisco means you're finna play sones. Aight bettt. 

Veintiuno - Spill Da Beans

The CharroBoys get into filling in for a group member, killer migraines, and playing for sketchy clients. This house smelled like Snoop Dogg's house. Iykyk.