Sharksbaja
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Missing mariachi
Remember Yogi Bear and that pie in the window? That's me when it comes to the sweet enticing music of the mariachi.
I have always loved the music since a child plying the stinky streets of TJ. The closer I get the more I want to hear, the more I want to see. Why
are these men so amazing is that they are so poetically correct. I mean, it is like they are always on key, always look pro and act pro. The singing
is the icing on the cake. Like programmed perfection.
It was not odd to hear many bands playing just doors from each other all the way down the busy street. Now I hear the charm from our casa in Mulege.
It takes hold of me and begs me to follow the scent. Much like Yogi I do. I will walk into town in the pitch dark along the rio with the music my
compass.
I love the mariachis and their attire, charm and professionalism. What more epitomizes the romantic Mexico more than the mariachi.
With the change in seasons we will notice the music more. It will call to us in the night. It's the pie I love the most. Well, second most.
Here was an impromtu party hosted by Roberto at one of his park parties. I was enthralled that they were there and hung out for quite a spell. Seems a
whole bunch of Catholic dignitaries were visiting Mulege and Roberto insisted on the fiesta. A big success, and BIG steaks! I've been to a few. He's
always been such a generous amd welcoming host.
But then he's famous for for his parties. An extravagant individual for sure, and he can be such a charmer.
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Viva Mulege!
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Osprey
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Sharks, it is said "If you want to play in Texas, you gotta have a fidel in the band." Well, with me, if it's Mariachi music "you gotta have a cornet
(or trumpet)in the band." Then I usually just lay all my money on the table, tell em to play Ella and Coo Ca Roo Ca Coo till all the money's gone,
wipe my tears off the table and throw me out.
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Osprey
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No, you don't have to have a Fidel in the band -- a fiddle would be nice.
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Sharksbaja
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oh, they had their horns but what kinda mariachi doesn't?
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Viva Mulege!
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Bajafun777
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Missing Mariachi
Well, isn't it an excuse to do the party just to drink and listen to the Mariachi band??? Most of them charge at least $5 dollars a song when they walk around the bars or you can get them for an hour for a minimum of $250
dollars (they always try to get $400 or better at first) along the border down Mexicali way for a party . So, how much do they go for in other parts of Baja??? As always I bet if you're close to the border the price is
almost double, so let's hear some quoted prices Nomads have seen paid where they live in Baja?? Later--------------------- Bajafun777
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Remember Yogi Bear and that pie in the window? That's me when it comes to the sweet enticing music of the mariachi.
I have always loved the music since a child plying the stinky streets of TJ. The closer I get the more I want to hear, the more I want to see. Why
are these men so amazing is that they are so poetically correct. I mean, it is like they are always on key, always look pro and act pro. The singing
is the icing on the cake. Like programmed perfection.
It was not odd to hear many bands playing just doors from each other all the way down the busy street. Now I hear the charm from our casa in Mulege.
It takes hold of me and begs me to follow the scent. Much like Yogi I do. I will walk into town in the pitch dark along the rio with the music my
compass.
I love the mariachis and their attire, charm and professionalism. What more epitomizes the romantic Mexico more than the mariachi.
With the change in seasons we will notice the music more. It will call to us in the night. It's the pie I love the most. Well, second most.
Here was an impromtu party hosted by Roberto at one of his park parties. I was enthralled that they were there and hung out for quite a spell. Seems a
whole bunch of Catholic dignitaries were visiting Mulege and Roberto insisted on the fiesta. A big success, and BIG steaks! I've been to a few. He's
always been such a generous amd welcoming host.
But then he's famous for for his parties. An extravagant individual for sure, and he can be such a charmer. |
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vandenberg
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In the 70's the price of a song was much the same all over. San Felipe, Ensenada, La Paz, Vallarta, Mazatlan etc. One dollar a song. Now in most
resort town $ 5.00 is a bargain. In the big town bars and restaurants they have gone to stage shows, so no more strolling guys, unless you want to lay
out an exorbitant amount of money for your particular song. My all time favorite is " Jalisco " BTW, the big bands in Vallarta and Guadlajara are to
drool over.
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Osprey
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Caesar's in Loreto used to allow a group in that I called the Star Wars band. A tiny, very old lady was the leader -- the instruments were mostly
hand-made. I'm good with words but I cannot discribe the 6 men except to say "they were different". Way back then 5 bucks was a lot but when I paid
that, the old women braced me and said "dos mas". Evidently she had offered this ragtag troup a buck each for every song. I was so taken by their
looks, their antics, their discord, I tipped them another 5 bucks -- she came all the way around the table to damand "dos mas".
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