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New Video Out!

Now up on YouTube is Mark's latest video for his song "The Streets of East L.A." from his new EP, "Southwest Serenade: A Jouney Thorugh Aztlan."

New EP Out!

"Southwest Serenade- A Journey Through Aztlán" (2023)

A four song EP made up of original compositions of Mark Guerrero. The theme is the American Southwest/Aztlán. It's all acoustic instruments: nylon and steel string guitars, charango, upright and acoustic bass, accordion, glass flute, sax, and percussion (congas, bongos, timbales, cajon, Indian drum, bells, and chimes). The songs are; "Pre-Columbian Dream (a new version), "San Antonio Serenade," "Sedona, Arizona," and "The Streets of East L.A." The musicians are Sergio Villegas (nylon string guitar, charango, and accordion), Steve Alaniz (sax and glass flute), Rick Reyes (upright and acoustic bass), Dale Villavicencio (all percussion).

Click here to hear and order the EP
 It's available as a download, CD, and vinyl

Mark with Los Lobos
Garfield High School
East Los Angeles
November 25, 2023

Mark Pasadena City College
Harvard Latino Alumni Alliance
Pasadena, California
Octoberr 6, 2023

Mark spoke to students about career, education, and life for the Harvard Latino Alumni Alliance.

"Legacy: Mark Guerrero Sings Lalo Guerrero" EP (2021)

Mark sings his late father's songs "Nunca Jamas," "Lola," "Do You Believe in Reincarnation," and "Los Chucos Suaves" with the Reckless Night Ensemble, a eight-piece band led by bassist Nick Ornelas and guitarist Skip Heller, who transcribed the arrangements off of Lalo's original recordings.
 

Click here to hear and order the EP
 It's available as a download, CD, and vinyl

 

Mark with The Reckless Night Ensemble
Hello Stranger
Los Angeles, CA
June 3, 2023

Mark with The Reckless Night Ensemble
Century Room at Hotel Congress
Tucson, Arizona
May 5, 2023

MBerkeley City College
Chicano Rock History panel
April 13, 2023

Mark Performing at the Grammy Museum
with Little Willie G, Geree Gonzalez, and Trio Los Dados
April 13, 2022

On April 13, 2022 there was a panel discussion followed by a musical performance in the Clive Davis Theater at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles. The event was called "The Sounds of East L.A. and the Chicano Movement."

Mark & the Escorts Recordings Reissued

"Logan Lucky" Soundtrack

"Get Your Baby" by Mark & the Escorts is in the 2017 movie "Logan Lucky" directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring Channing Tatum, Daniel Craig, Adam Driver, Katie Holmes, and Hillery Swank.
The recording is played in its entirety in the movie and is on the soundtrack album, along with Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Denver, and Bo Diddley.

"Face and Heart- An Aztec Tale"
a children's book is now out and available at amazon.com
A song by Mark Guerrero Illustrated by
Shadow Ridge School Art & Media high school students

The Aztec elders taught their children to be very respectful towards others. These rules were called the huehuetlatolli or “words of the elders.”  Part of this training included teaching their young the universal truth of their concept of “face and heart.”  The Aztecs believed that the face represents your character, the basis of honesty and integrity; your heart, love and compassion for your fellow man. Together, an Aztec who exhibited a balance of both was deemed a quality member of society.  Click here to purchase the book at amazon.com.

"Sonido del Valle"
Boyle Heights (East L.A)
June 12, 2021

Mark Guerrero sang three Lalo Guerrero songs backed by Skip Heller's Orquesta Rene, "Do You Believe In Reincarnaion," "Me Gusta El Cha Cha Cha," and "Nunca Jamas."  He also sang "Land of a Thousand Dances" as a closer.  See flyer below for other artists in the show.
 

Songs performed on video below
"Nunca Jamas," "Do You Believe in Reincarnation," "Me Gusta El Cha Cha Cha,"
"Who Do You Love," "Dry Your Eyes," "Yeh Yeh," and "Land of a Thousand Dances"

"Pan-Americanos! The Songs of Raymond Scott & Lalo Guerrero"
The Reckless Night Ensemble (2020)

CD by The Reckless Night Ensemble that has seven Lalo Guerrero songs.  Mark Guerrero is guest lead singer on his dad's "Me Gusta El Cha Cha Cha," which is also the A side of a 45 rpm single, which was just released in February of 2021.  Info and links to where the CD and single can be purchased are below.
 

Record Album Collage
by Collector/Photographer Vicente Mercado

The collage includes my 1973 album, "Tango," which was a rock/country rock album I did with my band Tango on A&M Records.  It also includes a CD and EP by my dad, Lalo, and many other albums by Chicano/Latino-related artists.
 

Little Ray's New Single

Little Ray, East L.A. pioneer and superstar, has a new single out available via download.  It's called "We're All In This Together."  The title obviously refers to what we're all going through in these difficult times.  The recording is described by his publicist as "an uplifting track full of funky guitar, sexy saxophones, and gospel vibes.  Click here to hear a taste of the song and download.
 

Mark's New Video of his 1972 Recording
"I'm Brown" (2020)

"I'm Brown"
words & music by Mark Guerrero

This video in short film festivals:

Fillum International Storical & Short Film Festival- FISSF - 2021

Petit Plan Americana - Greece

AM Latino Film Festival

Andy Tesso and the Rockers
"Rockin' Like There's No Tomorrow" Volume 1
2020

Andy Tesso and the Rockers recorded three Mark Guerrero songs recorded by Andy Tesso and the Rockers on their new CD, "Baby I Love You So," "Rockin' Like There's No Tomorrow," and "Meet Me On the Other Side."  There are also two songs written by Eastside Sound pioneer Max Uballez, "Sneaking In the Back Door" and "Got a Feeling," and one written by Chicano rock pioneer Chan Romero, "Trying to Forget."  In the 60s, Andy Tesso, a pioneer guitarist of the Eastside Sound, was lead guitarist for the Romancers and the Mixtures.  Other members of the Rockers are Danny Diaz- lead guitar and lead vocal; Ray Beltran- bass guitar; Rene Flores- drums; and Vincent Armenta- lead vocal.  Guest musicians- Mark Guerrero- keyboard; Dale Villavicencio- timbales and congas; Hanley Page- keyboards; Bobby Loya- trumpet; and Tony Garcia- tenor and baritone sax.  Horn arrangements by Bobby Loya and Tony Garcia.  Produced by Andy Tesso and Billy Cardenas.
 

Video
"Baby I Love You So"
Words & Music by Mark Guerrero

California State University at San Bernardino
Palm Desert Campus
January 31 - March 6, 2020

Mark taught a class, Bob Dylan: The Man & His Music, two hours a week for six weeks for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.  See course description below:
 

Lalo Guerrero Tribute Show in Palm Springs
Wang's of the Desert
January 29, 2020

Mark was backed by the Reckless Night Ensemble, an eight-piece band led by Skip Heller and Nick Ornelas, on five Lalo Guerrero songs.  The band performed two sets of Lalo Guerrero music, rock, swing, blues, Tex Mex, comedy, and boleros.  Mark sang "Do You Believe In Reincarnation," "Tacos for Two," "Me Gusta El Cha Cha Cha," "No Way Jose," and "Tin Marin de do Pingue.  He also sang in the finale, "Los Chucos Suaves."  Skip Heller transcribed the music from Lalo's original recordings.  Below are the poster, flyer, and two videos featuring highlights from the sold-out show.
 

Highlights of show with Skip Heller Interveiw

 
Highlights of show with Mark Guerrero Interview

California State University at San Bernardino
Palm Desert Campus
(January 13, 2020)

Mark gave a one-off two hour lecture on the history of Chicano Rock from the pre-rock 1940s to the present.
 

New "Eastside Sound" CD/book Released!

"Land of a Thousand Dances:
The Rampart Records Complete Singles Collection"

"Land of a Thousand Dances" is a 4-CD compilation of East L.A. "Eastside Sound" recordings covering the period of 1961 through 1977.  The four CDs come in a beautiful hard cover book with stories and incredible photographs from the period.  The recordings are from many of the artists, including Cannibal & the Headhunters, the Blendells, and the Village Callers, that were released on Eddie Davis' record labels.  The Minky Records release is limited to 1,000 copies.  I'm always pleased when the artists and history of East L.A. rock are documented and celebrated in books, articles, and compilations.  This book/CD collection was put together with great care and respect by Minky Records.
 

Mark Guerrero's "Chicano Music Chronicles" radio show now a podcast on podbean.com

Mark's podcast page is called Mark Guerrero Radio.  There are 40 episodes of "Chicano Music Chronicles" and three of my new show called "Rock Doc Chronicles" on the podcast site.  Some of the guests featured on "Chicano Music Chronicles" are Trini Lopez, Chris Montez, Louie Perez of Los Lobos, Pat Vegas of Redbone, and Lonnie Jordan of War.  "Rock Doc Chronicles" features folk legend Ramblin' Jack Elliot and British rocker Terry Reid.  Click here to visit the podcast site on podbean.com, where you can hear, share, embed, or download the shows.  All the shows are also available to be heard on my website.  Click here to go to that page.

Redbone Recordings Featured

1. Crazy Cajun Cakewalk Band 2. Prehistoric Rhythm 3. Niki Hokey 4. Chance To See 5. Maggie ("live") 6. Light As a Feather 7. Alcatraz 8. Chant 13th Hour 9. Witch Queen of New Orleans 10. Message From a Drum 11. Jerico 12. Wovoka 13. We Were All Wounded At Wounded Knee 14. Clouds In My Sunshine 15. Beaded Dreams Through Turquoise Eyes 16. Come and Get Your Love

History Of The Beatles
California State University at San Bernardino
Palm Desert Campus
January 28 - March 4, 2019

Mark taught a class on history of the Beatles, two hours a week for six weeks for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.  See course description below:
 

Mark Interviewed at NAMM
(National Association of Music Merchants)
Carlsbad, California
September 5, 2019

Mark Guerrero was interviewed at NAMM for their oral history archive.  The topics on the interview included Mark's musical career, his father Lalo Guerrero, and East L.A. and Chicano rock history.  The videotaped interview was around forty five minutes.  A five minute clip is on their website.  They will use other parts of it for future podcasts and other projects.  Click here to see the interview clip on NAMM's site.
 

Mark Interviewed at the Lyceum Theater
San Diego, California
August 23, 2019

Mark Guerrero was interviewed by rock critic TK Arnold regarding Mark's career and experiences at legendary Gold Star Studio in Hollywood.  Related images were projected on a screen and recordings by Mark were played.  The event was before a performance of the musical play "33 1/3 House of Dreams," which is the story of Gold Star and the hit music that was recorded there.  Records by artists such as Phil Spector, The Beach Boys, Eddie Cochran, Ritchie Valens, The Champs, Buffalo Springfield, and Sonny and Cher are performed.  (August 23, 2019)
 

Mark Interviewed in East Los Angeles
Boyle Heights Arts & History Studio
July 12, 2019

Mark Guerrero was interviewed by Boyle Heights historian Shmuel Gonzalez and filmmaker David Herrera about the Zoot Suit era, the Eastside Sound of the 1960s, and his career.

Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Article on Rainbow Gardens Music Venue of the '40s, '50s & '60s

Mark Guerrero was interviewed for an article on the history of Pomona's legendary music venue by David Allen.  Rainbow Gardens featured the big bands of the 40s, the major Latin orchestras of the 50s, and the rock bands of the late 50s and early 60s, which included mainstream artists and many Chicano and East L.A. bands such as the Romancers, the Blendells, the Jaguars with the Salas Brothers, and my Mark's teenage band, Mark & the Escorts.  Click here to read the article.

 

Chan Romero and Mark Guerrero Perform "Hippy Hippy Shake" in Liverpool, England

Chan performs his classic song for the Liverpool Rock & Roll Society, backed by Mark Guerrero and the Liverpool band, the Firewheels, at The Cadwa in Liverpool, England on June 28, 2018.  Musicians: Chan Romero (lead vocal), Mark Guerrero (lead guitar), Arty Davies (drums), Ritchie Ballard (bass), George Eccles (rhythm guitar), and Frank Hopley (piano).  Video by Jammin Classics.

Mark Guerrero Contributes To New Harvey Kubernik Book

"The Doors- Summer's Gone" by Harvey Kubernik, a compilation of written pieces on the Doors by musicians and other music-related people such as Steve Van Zandt, Paul Kantner, Marty Balin, Burton Cummings, Ram Dass, and filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker.  Mark Guerrero contributed a written Doors-related piece on page 58.

Mark Guerrero Quoted In Biography of Carl Wilson

"Long Promised Road- Carl Wilson, The Soul of The Beach Boys The Biography" by Kent Crowley.  Mark Guerrero is quoted on page 57.

Chan Romero's "Hippy Hippy Shake" Video
by Jammin Classics

A new video produced by Tony Reyes' Jammin Classics, featuring Chan Romero and his original 1959 recording of his hit song "The Hippy Hippy Shake."  It features many of his family members, including two daughters and some of his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Singer Melania and Mark Guerrero have cameo appearances in the video.
 

Mark Guerrero's Latest Videos
by Jammin Classics

"On the Boulevard"

Mark Guerrero with Tierra
"Los Chucos Suaves"

"I'm Brown"

"Get Your Baby"

Mark Guerrero Interview on classicbands.com

In December of 2017 Mark was interviewed by Gary James for classicbands.com, a website that has interviews with tons of classic rock artists.  Mark talks about Mark & the Escorts and his other bands of the 60s and the music scene in East L.A. and Hollywood.  He also talks about his solo recordings and his 70s band Tango.  His work as a Chicano and East L.A. rock historian is also discussed.  Click here to read the interview.

Mark at Shadow Ridge School in Hesperia, CA
September 26, 2017

Mark was invited to Shadow Ridge School for a talking and musical presentation to high school students on the occasion of Cesar Chavez day.  Mark spoke to the students about Cesar Chavez and his life and work, along with his personal experience with Cesar.  Mark also showed relevant videos and still images and performed some of his music, as well as a Lalo Guerrero song.
 

Mark & the Escorts "Get Your Baby" in "Logan Lucky" Movie

Mark & the Escorts' 1965 recording "Get Your Baby" is played in its entirety in the movie "Logan Lucky" starring Channing Tatum, Daniel Craig, Katie Holmes, Adam Driver, Seth McFarland, Hillary Swank, and Dwight Yokum.  Our instrumental recording is also on the movie soundtrack CD, along with songs by Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bo Diddley, Dr. John, John Denver, and Leann Rimes.  Mark & the Escorts was my first teenage band.
 

Mark's "Chicano Music Chronicles" Radio Show

Mark Guerrero's "Chicano Music Chronicles" just finished a three year run on crnlive.com.  The show is now a free podcast at Mark Guerrero Radio on podbean.com.  The concept of "Chicano Music Chronicles" is Mark plays recordings by the guests and interviews the artists about their songs and careers in general.  Mark has done thirty shows to date, featuring artists such as Trini Lopez, El Chicano, Tierra, Lonnie Jordan of War, Louie Perez of Los Lobos, Chris Montez, Los Illegals, Chan Romero, and Ersi Arvisu.  Here's a link to the podcast:  https://markguerrero.podbean.com/.  The shows are also available on this website on the Chicano Music Chronicles page.

Recent Shows

Louie Perez of Los Lobos-

Mark Guerrero interviewed founding member Louie Perez about the music and career of Los Lobos.  Louie is a songwriter, drummer, and guitarist (acoustic, electric, and Mexican folk stringed instruments such as the jarana).

Los Lobos Recordings Featured

1. Don't Worry Baby 2. Evangeline 3. Will the Wolf Survive 4. One Time One Night 5. La Bamba 6. El Gusto 7. Kiko and The Lavender Moon 8. Saint Behind the Glass 9. Mas y Mas 10. Ya Se Va 11. De Colores 12. Mexico Americano 13. Chucos Cumbia 14. Little Things 15. Gates of Gold

Lonnie Jordan of War

Palm Springs Walk of Stars
3rd Annual Celebration of Stars
October 30, 2016
Palm Springs, California

Mark Guerrero performed representing his late father Lalo Guerrero at the 3rd Annual Celebration of Stars at Spencer's Restaurant in Palm Springs.  Lalo was a recipient of a star on the Palm Springs Walk of Fame.  Other performers included Trini Lopez and others.  See program below:
 

History Of Chicano Rock
California State University at San Bernardino
Palm Desert Campus
October 21, 2016

Mark Guerrero presented a lecture/performance on the History of Chicano Rock in the Oliphant Auditorium on the Palm Desert campus of Cal State San Bernardino for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.  See course descriptions below:
 

Mark quoted on The Beatles' "Revolver" Album on Harvey Kubernik piece on Record Collector News and CaveHollywood.com

Mark's three paragraphs on "Revolver" is included with other contributions by Michael McDonald, Burton Cummings of the Guess Who, Steven Van Zandt, Alex Del Zoppo of Sweetwater, and others.

Record Collector Magazine
March 21, 2014

     Below is the intro to an interview Record Collector Magazine conducted with author of "It Was 50 Years Ago Today: The Beatles Invade America and Hollywood," Harvey Kubernik.  Mark is mentioned as one of the contributors to the book.

March 21, 2014

by Jim Kaplan~

Los Angeles native and pop and rock music historian Harvey Kubernik has been an active journalist for over 40 years, published six books, penned over a thousand articles and has been acknowledged in over 150 books.

For the last few years, Harvey has written just about every cover story in Record Collector News. I’m constantly receiving fan letters and emails lauding his work and praising his diligent and factual research evident in his interviews and profiles in our pages.

The book company Otherworld Cottage Industries in February just published Harvey Kubernik’s book It Was Fifty Years Ago Today: The Beatles Invade America and Hollywood.

In it, Harvey discusses the Beatles and their unquestionable Southern California bond with Clem Burke, Richard Bosworth, Roger McGuinn, Dino Danelli, Chris Darrow, Ram Dass, Johnny Echols, Kim Fowley, Allen Ginsberg, Mark Guerrero, George Harrison, Rodney Bingenheimer, Gene Aguilera, Jim Keltner, Dan Kessel, David Kessel, Paul Body, Albert Maysles, D.A. Pennebaker, Andrew Solt, David Leaf, Ravi Shankar, Don Peake, Phil Spector, Andrew Loog Oldham, John Van Hamersveld, Ken Scott, Doug Fieger, Ringo Starr, Sir George Martin, Giles Martin, Berry Gordy, Jr., James Cushing, and many more musicians, DJ’s, writers and pundits.

Harvey’s book is a very important look at the Beatles and the band’s previously unexamined relationship to the musical heritage of Los Angeles and Hollywood from the late-1950s to mid-‘70s.

Click here to read article on Cave Hollywood

Mark Guerrero Quoted in Harvey Kubernik Book

"Neil Young- Heart of Gold" by Harvey Kubernik.  Mark Guerrero is quoted twice in the book on Neil Young and his music.  You can order the book from the amazon.com link below.
 

Desert Memorial Park
Cathedral City, California
November 1, 2015

Mark Guerrero performed for a Day of the Dead celebration at Desert Memorial Park in Cathedral City, CA- The event also honored my dad, Lalo Guerrero who passed away 10 years ago in 2005.  They built an altar in his honor and presented Mark with a plaque commemorating the event.  Mark read Lalo's "Day of the Dead" poem and sang Lalo's classic songs "Los Chucos Suaves" and "Nunca Jamas."  See plaque, altar, and event schedule below:

Three Sixty North
Palm Springs, California
September 6, 2015

Mark Guerrero performed backed by The Jackson Garrett Band for the benefit of We Care Dental at Three-Sixty North.

Steven's Steak House
Commerce, California
June 14, 2015

Mark did not perform on June 14th after all due to a cold.  The show will be rescheduled.

Mark Guerrero will perform with Ray Carrion and Thee Latin All Stars.  Mark will perform a nine song set at Steven's Steak House, 5332 Steven's Pl., Commerce, CA, 1 to 6 pm.  The set will include three of his original songs, a song of his father's, and some covers.  Ticket prices on the flyer below.  For tickets and info call 323-895-2863.
 

Inland Empire Weekly
San Bernardino, California
March 19, 2015

Article also appeared in
El Chicano- Rialto Record- Colton Courier

Guerrero employs various avenues to advance history of East L.A. music

 March 19, 2015Culture, Education, history, Music, San Bernardino, Schools

By Harvey M. Kahn

When Mark Guerrero delivers a lecture, performs or teaches at one of the two Cal State University San Bernardino campuses, he has some of the best first-hand knowledge to draw from. At a moments notice, Guerrero can conduct a two-hour, multi-media presentation about the history of East Los Angeles music of the 1960’s or about the Beatles.

Guerrero fronted the group, Mark and the Escorts from East L.A. in the 60’s and was a part of a style of Chicano music that was heard from Whittier Boulevard to New York City. Although Guerrero has appeared on many recordings with fellow chart toppers, he never received the international notoriety like neighbors, Cannibal & The Headhunters, Thee Midniters, the Premiers or the Blendells. He did have top notch producers and managers like Billy Cardenas and rock and hall of famer Lou Adler.

“It was amazing and exciting to be witness to that huge music scene coming from such a small, low-middle class area of unincorporated Los Angeles. It was like the music boom in Liverpool that was happening simultaneously in the music hotbed of East L.A,.” said Guerrero. “It promoted our culture and gave us a sense of pride.” He listed others from the area like Los Lobos, Tierra, and El Chicano who had million sellers a few years later. Guerrero named a lot of others with great talent from the area but who never had big hits such as “Little Ray” Jimenez.

Guerrero feels that his generation of revolutionary East L.A. musicians and those just prior had the benefit of living in a prime location at a prime time. “Rock was still young in the early 60’s. We were a half hour away from Hollywood recording studios, TV and radio stations and there were plenty of places to play. Bands could get gigs at teen night clubs, parties, or dances. There are hardly any teenage venues today,” said Guerrero.

He told of a whole new wave of Chicano musicians who are carrying on the tradition of East L.A music. “There are many new bands who are representing East L.A. very well such as Chicano Batman.”

Guerrero is considered the leading historian on the 1960’s East L.A. sound. It was his famous father, Lalo Guerrero who created the sounds preceding the East L.A. rock music explosion.

The late Lalo Guerrero, whose career started in 1939 is nationally recognized as the “Father of Chicano Music.” Lalo Guerrero originated a style of Chicano music that honored his Mexican heritage through many styles including ballads, parodies and children classics. He composed music that used pachuco slang on tunes like Marihuana Boogie and Los Chucos Suaves.

Much the same, the younger Guerrero performs concerts, benefits, tributes and lecture/performances. He was in Santa Cruz last month for a benefit show at the Resource Center for Non-Violence for the local day worker center. There, he screened the documentary, “Lalo Guerrero-The Original Chicano” and performed a concert of his and his father’s music.

Mark Guerrero feels there are pros and cons from being the son of an icon to Chicanos. At first, he never mentioned it because he didn’t want to use his father’s name to advance his own career. “I am proud of my father and his talents but I never wanted people to minimize my accomplishments because of who my father was. As I got older there was no way to separate us.”

At his lecture on race and racism at Cal State University San Bernardino, he lets his songs tell some of the story such as his Capitol Records release, “I’m Brown,” and some of his father’s like, “No Chicano’s on TV.” At the CSUSB, Palm Desert Campus he just finished teaching a class on the History of the Beatles Part 1, for the school’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

He is preparing to teach Beatles Part II. “The Beatles revived rock and roll and made it into an art form. They did everything well,” said Guerrero.

In his bio, it lists that Guerrero had “I’m Brown” included with songs of Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie, and Pete Seeger, etc. at the Grammy Museum in a 2009 exhibit called Songs of Conscience, Sounds of Freedom. He earlier consulted and contributed material to an exhibit for the Smithsonian Institute entitled American Sabor: Latinos in Popular Music.

Guerrero has been a performer non stop since 1963. Now approaching an age when most think retirement, he’s got the stamina to do shows six nights per week at Lavender Bistro in La Quinta, plus all of his other ventures.

He recommends to younger musicians to play everywhere you can even if it’s for free. “Never dog it and don’t let your ego get in the way.”

He said he never liked hard drugs, cigarettes or alcohol and thinks that is why he’s still going strong. Like other’s who lived in the 1960’s, he witnessed the already well documented story of drug abuse. He tells serious musicians that drugs will hurt their career. “It’s hard to remain dependable if you become a drug user or an alcoholic. To keep working you have to be disciplined.”

 

The Amphitheater at The River
Rancho Mirage, California
March 1, 2015

Mark Guerrero performed backed by The Jackson Garrett Band for the benefit of We Care Dental at the Amphitheater at the River.

History Of The Beatles
California State University at San Bernardino
Palm Desert Campus
Part 1- January 15, through February 19, 2015
Part 2- March 13, through April 24, 2015

Mark Guerrero taught two classes, the History of The Beatles, Part 1 and Part 2 in the Oliphant Auditorium on the Palm Desert campus for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.  See course descriptions below:
 

Resource Center For Non-Violence
Santa Cruz, California
February 21, 2015

Mark Guerrero performed for the benefit of The Day Worker Center of Santa Cruz County.  Mark screened the documentary "Lalo Guerrero: The Original Chicano" and video clips of Mark & Lalo performing together in Paris, France, Tucson, Arizona, and other venues.  Mark's concert consisted of his songs "On the Boulevard," "Pre-Columbian Dream," and "Zoot Suit" and Lalo Guerrero songs "Los Chucos Suaves," "Nunca Jamas," "Tacos For Two," "There's No Tortillas," and "No Chicanos On TV."  The event took place at the Resource Center For Non-Violence for the benefit of the Day Worker Center of Santa Cruz County.

3 photos below courtesy of Chelsea George

Rick Rosas L.A. Times Obituary
November 8, 2014

Mark Guerrero's long time bass player, who later played with Joe Walsh and Neil Young.

The Amphitheater at The River
Veterans Appreciation Event
Rancho Mirage, California
January 4, 2015

The Jackson Garrett Band, Mark Guerrero, Mike Costley, Darci Daniels, Shely Yoelin, and others will perform a benefit concert for We Care Dental, a non-profit dental service meeting the needs of developmentally disabled individuals, veterans, and the elderly by providing affordable care and services.

American Legion Hall
Veterans Appreciation Event
Palm Springs, California
November 15, 2014

Freddy Fender Jr., Mark Guerrero, Tabu, Evaro Brothers, Steve Ditullio, Billy Erickson, and Voodoo Hustlers performed at the American Legion in Palm Springs.
 

Billy Cardenas, East L.A. pioneer producer of the 1960s,
is producing a new CD!

Billy Cardenas is working with Andy Tesso & the Rockers featuring Danny Diaz on a new CD.  Cardenas and Andy Tesso, the legendary East L.A. guitarist of the 60s, are starting a new production company to continue the "Eastside Sound" in the new millennium.  The new CD will feature three songs by Mark Guerrero and others by Chan Romero of "The Hippy Hippy Shake" fame, and Max Uballez, leader of East L.A.'s seminal band of the 60s, the Romancers.  Mark will play piano on his three songs.
 

Click on the link below to hear Mark Guerrero's recent interview with Billy Cardenas

Billy Cardenas 2014 Interview

New CD by East L.A.'s legendary doo wop duo, The Heartbreakers!
"Greetings From East L.A." includes Mark Guerrero's song
"Baby I Love You So"

The Heartbreakers' new CD, "Greetings From East L.A.," in addition to Mark's song "Baby I Love You So," includes songs by Chan Romero, Frank Zappa, Agustin Lara, and Larry Tamblyn of the Standells.  Brothers Benny and Joe Rodriguez sound as good as they did in the early 1960s when they recorded their classic "Eastside Sound" hit "Cradle Rock."  "Greeting From East L.A." also includes a new recording of "Cradle Rock."  The CD captures the sound and style of the classic doo wop days of the early 60s.  For more info on "Greetings From East L.A. write to brodriguez424@gmail.com.
 

Sound byte of Mark Guerrero's "Baby I Love You So" by The Heartbreakers

Feature article on Mark In The Desert Sun Newspaper
Palm Springs, California
July 13, 2014

a major article by Bruce Fessier covering what Mark's been doing since leaving his long time gig at Las Casuelas Terraza in Palm Springs, including his musical performances and lectures.  It also goes into Mark's overall musical career starting in the early 60s.

Click here to read the article.
 

Mark a Guest on Pat Vegas Radio Show
July 13, 2014

Mark Guerrero is a guest on Redbone's Pat Vegas "Chance To Have It All" radio show

Click here to hear the show on chancetohaveitall.podomatic.com.  The show starts after 48 seconds.  After you hear the intro, Mark's interview starts at 34:18. You can drag the scroll bar to that point. There are several drop outs during the songs due to technical problems, but there are some interesting comments during the songs.  The hosts are Acelabella and Pat Vegas of Redbone.
 

Mark sings with Little Ray's band in East L.A.
Sounds of Music Music Store
July 12, 2014

Event celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Sounds of Music store in East Los Angeles- Two bands played in the parking lot of Sounds of Music on Whittier Blvd., Second to None and Little Ray & the Idols.  Little Ray invited Mark to come up and sing with the band.  Mark sang "Knock On Wood" by Eddie Floyd and "Long Tall Sally" by Little Richard.  Many East L.A. musicians with roots in the 1960s were in attendance including Rudy Salas of Tierra, Bobby Delgado of The Exotics and now The Delgado Brothers, Anthony Baray and Fred Gonzalez of The Emeralds, Robert Warren and Ernie Hernandez of Mark's teenage band Mark & the Escorts, and The Heartbreakers.  Congratulations to Carlos Reyes, owner of Sounds of Music, a music store that has supported East L.A. and Chicano music and musicians for 50 years!
 

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Mark Guerrero Featured in Harvey Kubernik Book

"Turn Up the Radio: Rock, Pop, and Roll in Los Angeles 1956-1972" by Harvey Kubernik.  Mark Guerrero is quoted throughout the book on the "Eastside Sound," various musical experiences, and the greater music scene of Los Angeles during the period.  Mark also contributed many of his archival photos and flyers for the book.  You can order the book from the amazon.com link below.
 

Mark Guerrero in Another Harvey Kubernik Book

"It Was Fifty Years Ago Today- The Beatles Invade America and Hollywood."  This book chronicles the Beatles history with Southern California and Hollywood.  There are stories never before told and images never before seen.  Kubernik interviewed musicians, filmmakers, record producers, and many others about their experiences and their connection with the Beatles.  Mark Guerrero talks about his experiences growing up on the Beatles, their impact on the East Los Angeles / Chicano music scene, his trips to Liverpool, and more.
 

Click here to read an interview with Harvey Kubernik about "It Was Fifty Years Ago Today" at the Record Collector News website

American Legion Hall- Palm Springs

Mark Guerrero, Chan Romero, Tabu Band, and the Voodoo Hustlers at the American Legion in Palm Springs- Saturday, May 3, 2014, 1 pm- 5 pm, Owen Coffman Post 519, 400 N. Belardo Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262.  Donation $12. 

Mary Pickford Theater
Cathedral City, California
April 12, 2014

Screening of "Lalo Guerrero: The Original Chicano" documentary- Mary Pickford Theater, Cathedral City, CA on Saturday, April 12, 2014.  There will also be a musical performance by Mark Guerrero and a Q & A by Dan Guerrero, the director/producer of the documentary.  As part of the "Tales of Cathedral City Film Festival sponsored by the Cathedral City Arts Commission.
 

The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
March 31, 2014

a lecture/performance on "The History of Chicano Rock: 1940-1980," with a special emphasis on the pre-rock period of the 1940s.  The event was presented by the Center for Latin American Studies and the Center for Spanish and Portuguese.  Mark spoke and performed for the class of Paloma Martinez-Cruz, which is for graduate students.  Mark discussed the subject with the aid of projected photographs and video clips. He also performed several of his songs, as well as a couple of his father's (Lalo Guerrero).
 

Mark Guerrero Video Interview
Coachella Valley Music Show
February 2014

Coachellavalleymusicshow.com- Mark is interviewed by Valerie Kattz.  Other artist interview segments are with rock bands Pictures From Eden and Blasting Echo.  Mark's interview is about 12 minutes into the video.  There are a couple of performance videos inserted into the interview.  They're put in after Mark mentions having written songs for his father Lalo and Trini Lopez.  The songs played in the videos are not songs Mark wrote, but are simply performances Mark did with those artists.

California State University at San Bernardino
Palm Desert Campus
Palm Desert, California
February 28, 2014

Mark Guerrero lecture/performance- On Friday, February 28, 2014, Mark did a lecture/performance on the "History of Chicano Rock and the "Eastside Sound of the 1960s" at the Oliphant Auditorium.  The event was  presented by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
 

California State University at San Bernardino
San Bernardino, California
February 11, 2014

Mark Guerrero lecture/performance for a class on "Race and Racism"-  The presentation involved a talk and discussion on race and racism and how it related and continues to relate to the music business, as well as music related to the subject.  The presentation was conducted in a lecture hall.  Mark performed his songs "Blood On the Sun," "Days of the Dons," "Ay Yi Yi Yi (Nobody Told Me)," "When the Population Shifts," and "I'm Brown."  He also performed his father's song "No Chicanos on TV."

 

Cal State San Bernardino
SMSU Theater
January 14, 2013

Mark Guerrero lecture/performance- Mark did a presentation on the "History of Chicano Rock and the "Eastside Sound of the '60s" at the SMSU Theater on campus.  The presentation included a slide show with commentary, video clips, sound bytes, musical performances, and a question and answer period.  Songs he performed included his "On the Boulevard," "Pre-Columbian Dream," "Viva Dolores," and "Ay Yi Yi Yi (Nobody Told Me)," and his dad's "No Chicanos On TV."  He then did an impromptu presentation for the class of Dr. Elsa Valdez, which included a talk and musical performances of Mark's "When the Populaton Shifts," "Whitewash," and "I'm Brown."  See flyer and program below:
 

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