Santa Cruz River Band USA
A Musical Journey to
the Great American Southwest
Gilbert Brown, Michael J. Ronstadt, and Ted Ramírez (pictured from left to right above) compose the Santa Cruz River Band, a professional touring concert group from Tucson, Arizona. This amazing group performs in English, Spanish, Welsh, and American Indian languages, presenting an intriguing and powerful musical program filled with the history and mystical lore of the Great American Southwest. They create unique and beautiful music filled with outstanding vocal harmonies and masterful musicianship. Their music is authentic, original, and deeply rooted in the musical styles and traditions of the United States and Mexico. Their new album Signal Fire is a truly intriguing and captivating collection of original, contemporary and classic story-songs. The album authentically represents a very beautiful heritage and vision found in the people and places of the American Southwest.
“...a unique blend of traditional Mexican and American styles with textures of country and blues rhythms to create a sound that is both familiar and refreshingly different.” — Tucson Citizen
Their music is authentic and original, rooted in the music styles of the United States and Mexico. They create a unique and beautiful musical sound filled with outstanding vocal harmonies and powerful acoustic instrumental sounds. Their stories and song introductions captivate and elevate the consciousness of the audience.
All band members are prolific songwriters and gifted performing artists. They tour continually in the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia, and Mexico. Their music is perfectly suited for a variety of venues and events. Recent performances include: The Kennedy Center, Philadelphia Folk Festival, Passim, and Center Stage. The band has been the featured act for hundreds of special events, coffeehouses and private house concerts.
The Ronstadt and Ramírez families have been an integral part of Arizona's history. Both families have made numerous and significant contributions to the business, art and cultural development of the region. Ted, Michael, and Gilbert are proud to share their unique American story, generating excitement and creating a strong bond with every audience. A more authentic and historically significant musical group is difficult to find -- their music touches your heart and makes you smile. You walk away knowing something special just happened.
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- website
- SCRB on myspace
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