CharroBeans: A Mariachi Podcast

The CharroBoys, fresh off a funeral gig, discuss some of their recent performances. We also get into how being a mariachi forces you to be social, how Sammy felt singing at his wedding, playing for his taquero, and feeling sad that he doesn't remember Sammy. Also, Victor has a mustache now. 

The CharroBoys talk about the older generation of mariachis. As you know, we all have a different upbringing and introduction to mariachi. Some of us learn from our parents, teachers, or local maestros. The older generation can have wisdom that gets passed down to different generations, but it can also mean it comes with challenges. We get into thoughts and concerns of older charros and our personal stories. Getting paid half of everyone else, lacking technique at an old age, and your body being held to a high standard. This one's for all the old heads, like us.

The CharroBoys talk love. As a musician, it can be difficult to maintain and even find time for relationships. Can love and mariachi coexist? We get into your responses like marrying a fellow mariachi performer, bad experiences, and what it takes to keep your partner happy.  Come listen to our love ballad. 

The CharroBoys talk about what our biggest regrets in our mariachi careers are. We dive into your responses and also discuss clients asking to pay per song at a gig, is the grass really greener on the other side, can you put a price tag on experience, reverse caimanear, and having a plan B to a mariachi career. Jam-packed episode! 

The CharroBoys get into gig repertoire. As working mariachis, we don't usually hire other musicians. That being said, we figure we have an idea of what we would ask for if given the opportunity. We talk about paying for mariachi talon, asking for flashy songs, Sammy's wedding mariachi, and how mariachi songs can enhance the vibe of the situation it is being performed at. As long as you don't ask for Amor Eterno for a wedding, we're good.

The Charroboys talked about everything that happened this past weekend since we had no topic this week. Felt like those old episodes where we have a weekend recap. We get into a table not knowing that they have to pay for songs, Sammy watching his sister perform with Lupita Infante, why everybody keeps asking for mariachi loco, the heat, and getting threatened to play only happy songs . Is In-N-Out really better than Whataburger?

The CharroBoys dealt with a client who had the AUDACITY. As you know, clients who hire a mariachi can be your best friend or very quickly become a nightmare. We discuss a gig where we had to deal with an angry DJ and his Optimus Prime,  how alcohol at chambas can negatively impact you, and crazy song requests that make us worry about mariachi music relevance in the near future. Come listen pls.

The CharroBoys had a take a week off for personal reasons but we’re back, boi. We get into why and then get a lil philosophical. What’s something you wish you could tell “past” you about being a mariachi/musician? After living through things like learning a bunch of rep, interacting with caimanes, people talking behind your back, what would you say to warn yourself? We get into it and your responses, too. Come listen👂🏽

The CharroBoys are back after two weeks. Sammy went to Mexico and Albuquerque so he talks about his travels. We also discuss our experiences with mariachi conferences, like the Albuquerque Mariachi Spectacular. Victor missed out. 

The CharroBoys discuss a recent gig where a person threatened to hurt people at the gig we were supposed to play at. Got us thinking, what’s a situation where you felt like you were in danger? As musicians, we never know where or what we’re playing for until we actually get there. It can get scary real quick. We into your responses like being held at gunpoint, accidentally dancing with someone’s girl, and bulls running towards you.