Los Rieleros del Norte
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Los Rieleros Del Norte is a Mexican
norteño
band. Founded in Zacatecas, Close to Villanueva Zacatecas. Los Rieleros del Norte are from Fresa Zacatecas. One of the oldest norteño bands still playing today (Los Tigres del Norte
, Los Huracanes del Norte
,and Conjunto Rio Grande have been around longer). The bands name, "Los Rieleros" was made because some members worked at the railroads of Chihuahua, Mexico
. Unlike many other norteño bands, the Rieleros del Norte use both the saxophone
and accordion
in their music, creating a dual-instrument hybrid distinct from other norteño bands. All original members of the band are natives of Ojinaga
, Chihuahua, a town from where many other saxophone
-norteño
bands have come from. The Band now resides in Boys, Texas
Currently, the band's leader is Daniel Esquivel
. The band's current members are Daniel Esquivel
, lead singer; Daniel Esquivel Jr., playing the accordion
; Javier Esquivel, electric bass; Alfredo Esquivel, drummer; Eugenio "Pemo" González , saxophone
player; Rogelio Martinez Bajo Sexo and Bajo Sexo]]. In the past, Polo Urías
was the band's lead singer, who has left Los Rieleros to start his own musical group, Polo Urías y su Maquina Norteña. Several years ago, the Rieleros ensemble had two bajo sexto
players, one of which was the band's founder, Manolo Morales. Manolo the founder of the band has since left and began another band, los Rieles. Los Rieleros del Norte have also helped begin a new band called La Maquinaria Nortena which feature 3 former members of the Polo Urias
band,and have inspired their singer/songwriter and producer Cousin, Isac Esquivel start producing his project now working at Sonic Ranch
Studios, with Christopher Schoemann.
Los Rieleros del Norte have recorded many albums across the years. They include Estampida Norteña, Prieta Orgullosa, Aventura Pasada, and many other albums which have now become classics in regional Mexican music. Among their many songs, "El Columpio", "Te Quiero Mucho." "Amor Prohibido," "No le Digas a Nadie," "En la Puerta de Esa Casa," "Una Aventura," and "Copa Sin Vino" are just some of their many singles which have topped the Mexican music billboards. Sobre los Rieles was released in September 2004, featuring the hit "Tu Nuevo Cariñito". In July 2005, Que el Mundo Ruede was released as the Rieleros' newest album. In 2006 Siempre Imitado Jamas Igualado was released featuring the song Voy a llorar por ti, and on June 26, 2007 their new album Ven Y Dime 25 anos was released featuring the single Un Juego. On May 27, 2008 a new release of their latest work will be out featuring A punto de llorar which has already hit the radio and making a huge hit
The actual founder and the person that named the band was not Manolo Morales like it is described above. He so claims and has also gone to court to obtain the name of Los Rieleros del Norte. It will soon be known who the actual person that founded this group is.
While there are many speculations as to who founded the group, both the current leader Daniel Esquivel and Manolo Morales know exactly who the founder or better yet, who actually came up with the name of the group. While this unnamed person has not wanted to go to court over rightful ownership of the name, both parties have acknowledged that the person that founded the group is Manuel"Meño" Lujan, also of Pecos. Both Daniel Esquivel and Manolo Morales in a morning radio show called "Piolin por la mañana" agreed that Manuel Lujan is the original founder of this band. To both their fortune, Manuel has not wanted to get involved in the legal matters of this, however, the truth will be known soon...to everyone, legally, and the fans. On the court of law in the United States in El Paso, Texas a Federal Judge gave all rights to Daniel Esquivel (lead singer of Los Rieleros) making him the rightful owner of the group and prohibiting Manolo Morales any type of connection to Los Rieleros. For a short time Manolo began using the name of the group fooling many people in turn for his own wealth. Daniel Esquivel says he will continue to play for the people with the quality that the fans want with no more interruptions or fraudulent acts from other sources. In early 2009 after 7 years of dispute of who the rightful owner will be, The Mexican side of this dispute also agreed that Daniel Esquivel, singer of the original group is the rightful owner and immediately forces Manolo, the owner of Los Rieles to stop using the naming rights of Los Rieleros and cannot sing any songs recorded from 2002 and forward. This battle now ends and gives Daniel Esquivel full ownership of the original Los Rieleros Del Norte in the United States and Mexico. Furthermore Daniel Esquivel in a press conference states that he is willing to give Manolo and his crew a job with a different name for the group of course and is willing to help them record a cd. A list of the cities that the Original Rieleros del Norte will be in can be found at Los Rieleros Del Norte Official Website
Related artists:
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
norteño
Norteño (music)
Norteño , also norteña or conjunto, is a genre of Mexican music. The accordion and the bajo sexto are norteño's most characteristic instruments. The norteño genre is popular in both Mexico and the United States, especially among the Mexican community...
band. Founded in Zacatecas, Close to Villanueva Zacatecas. Los Rieleros del Norte are from Fresa Zacatecas. One of the oldest norteño bands still playing today (Los Tigres del Norte
Los Tigres del Norte
Los Tigres del Norte is a norteño-band ensemble based out of San Jose, California, hailing from Rosa Morada, Sinaloa, Mexico.- History :...
, Los Huracanes del Norte
Los Huracanes del Norte
Los Huracanes del Norte are a Mexican Norteño group, originally from Tangancicuaro, Michoacan but based out of San Jose, California, USA. They are one of the genre's most popular performers....
,and Conjunto Rio Grande have been around longer). The bands name, "Los Rieleros" was made because some members worked at the railroads of Chihuahua, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
. Unlike many other norteño bands, the Rieleros del Norte use both the saxophone
Saxophone
The saxophone is a conical-bore transposing musical instrument that is a member of the woodwind family. Saxophones are usually made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece similar to that of the clarinet. The saxophone was invented by the Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax in 1846...
and accordion
Accordion
The accordion is a box-shaped musical instrument of the bellows-driven free-reed aerophone family, sometimes referred to as a squeezebox. A person who plays the accordion is called an accordionist....
in their music, creating a dual-instrument hybrid distinct from other norteño bands. All original members of the band are natives of Ojinaga
Ojinaga
Ojinaga Municipality is one of the 67 municipalities of Chihuahua, in northern Mexico. The municipal seat lies at Ojinaga, a rural bordertown on the U.S.-Mexico border...
, Chihuahua, a town from where many other saxophone
Saxophone
The saxophone is a conical-bore transposing musical instrument that is a member of the woodwind family. Saxophones are usually made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece similar to that of the clarinet. The saxophone was invented by the Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax in 1846...
-norteño
Norteño (music)
Norteño , also norteña or conjunto, is a genre of Mexican music. The accordion and the bajo sexto are norteño's most characteristic instruments. The norteño genre is popular in both Mexico and the United States, especially among the Mexican community...
bands have come from. The Band now resides in Boys, Texas
Currently, the band's leader is Daniel Esquivel
Daniel Esquivel
Daniel Esquivel is the simultaneous lead singer and accordion player of the popular Mexican norteño band, Los Rieleros del Norte. Two of his sons are also part of the band.See also: Los Rieleros del Norte.-External links:*...
. The band's current members are Daniel Esquivel
Daniel Esquivel
Daniel Esquivel is the simultaneous lead singer and accordion player of the popular Mexican norteño band, Los Rieleros del Norte. Two of his sons are also part of the band.See also: Los Rieleros del Norte.-External links:*...
, lead singer; Daniel Esquivel Jr., playing the accordion
Accordion
The accordion is a box-shaped musical instrument of the bellows-driven free-reed aerophone family, sometimes referred to as a squeezebox. A person who plays the accordion is called an accordionist....
; Javier Esquivel, electric bass; Alfredo Esquivel, drummer; Eugenio "Pemo" González , saxophone
Saxophone
The saxophone is a conical-bore transposing musical instrument that is a member of the woodwind family. Saxophones are usually made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece similar to that of the clarinet. The saxophone was invented by the Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax in 1846...
player; Rogelio Martinez Bajo Sexo and Bajo Sexo]]. In the past, Polo Urías
Polo Urías
Polo Urías is a norteño singer and played bajo sexto from Ojinaga, Chihuahua Mexico. Polo Urías was formerly the lead singer of Los Rieleros del Norte, but in the 1990s, he went on to form his own band, Polo Urías y su Maquina Norteña...
was the band's lead singer, who has left Los Rieleros to start his own musical group, Polo Urías y su Maquina Norteña. Several years ago, the Rieleros ensemble had two bajo sexto
Bajo sexto
A bajo sexto is a musical instrument with 12 strings in 6 double courses, used in Mexican music. It is used primarily in norteño music of northern Mexico and across the border in the music of south Texas known as "Tex-Mex", "conjunto, or "música mexicana-tejana".A similar instrument with five...
players, one of which was the band's founder, Manolo Morales. Manolo the founder of the band has since left and began another band, los Rieles. Los Rieleros del Norte have also helped begin a new band called La Maquinaria Nortena which feature 3 former members of the Polo Urias
Polo Urías
Polo Urías is a norteño singer and played bajo sexto from Ojinaga, Chihuahua Mexico. Polo Urías was formerly the lead singer of Los Rieleros del Norte, but in the 1990s, he went on to form his own band, Polo Urías y su Maquina Norteña...
band,and have inspired their singer/songwriter and producer Cousin, Isac Esquivel start producing his project now working at Sonic Ranch
Sonic Ranch
Sonic Ranch, in west Texas, is the world's largest residential recording studio complex. There are 5 world-class studios designed by on a pecan orchard which borders the Rio Grande River and old Mexico. Located east of El Paso, Texas, in the border town of Tornillo, there are 5 houses on the...
Studios, with Christopher Schoemann.
Los Rieleros del Norte have recorded many albums across the years. They include Estampida Norteña, Prieta Orgullosa, Aventura Pasada, and many other albums which have now become classics in regional Mexican music. Among their many songs, "El Columpio", "Te Quiero Mucho." "Amor Prohibido," "No le Digas a Nadie," "En la Puerta de Esa Casa," "Una Aventura," and "Copa Sin Vino" are just some of their many singles which have topped the Mexican music billboards. Sobre los Rieles was released in September 2004, featuring the hit "Tu Nuevo Cariñito". In July 2005, Que el Mundo Ruede was released as the Rieleros' newest album. In 2006 Siempre Imitado Jamas Igualado was released featuring the song Voy a llorar por ti, and on June 26, 2007 their new album Ven Y Dime 25 anos was released featuring the single Un Juego. On May 27, 2008 a new release of their latest work will be out featuring A punto de llorar which has already hit the radio and making a huge hit
The actual founder and the person that named the band was not Manolo Morales like it is described above. He so claims and has also gone to court to obtain the name of Los Rieleros del Norte. It will soon be known who the actual person that founded this group is.
While there are many speculations as to who founded the group, both the current leader Daniel Esquivel and Manolo Morales know exactly who the founder or better yet, who actually came up with the name of the group. While this unnamed person has not wanted to go to court over rightful ownership of the name, both parties have acknowledged that the person that founded the group is Manuel"Meño" Lujan, also of Pecos. Both Daniel Esquivel and Manolo Morales in a morning radio show called "Piolin por la mañana" agreed that Manuel Lujan is the original founder of this band. To both their fortune, Manuel has not wanted to get involved in the legal matters of this, however, the truth will be known soon...to everyone, legally, and the fans. On the court of law in the United States in El Paso, Texas a Federal Judge gave all rights to Daniel Esquivel (lead singer of Los Rieleros) making him the rightful owner of the group and prohibiting Manolo Morales any type of connection to Los Rieleros. For a short time Manolo began using the name of the group fooling many people in turn for his own wealth. Daniel Esquivel says he will continue to play for the people with the quality that the fans want with no more interruptions or fraudulent acts from other sources. In early 2009 after 7 years of dispute of who the rightful owner will be, The Mexican side of this dispute also agreed that Daniel Esquivel, singer of the original group is the rightful owner and immediately forces Manolo, the owner of Los Rieles to stop using the naming rights of Los Rieleros and cannot sing any songs recorded from 2002 and forward. This battle now ends and gives Daniel Esquivel full ownership of the original Los Rieleros Del Norte in the United States and Mexico. Furthermore Daniel Esquivel in a press conference states that he is willing to give Manolo and his crew a job with a different name for the group of course and is willing to help them record a cd. A list of the cities that the Original Rieleros del Norte will be in can be found at Los Rieleros Del Norte Official Website
Discography
- 1991 A Toda Maquina
- 1991 Volando Alto
- 1992 Pecado De Amor
- 1995 Vias Por Conocer
- 1995 Castillo De Ilusion
- 1995 Me Lo Contaron Ayer
- 1995 Copa Sin Vino
- 1995 El Regalito
- 1995 Los Rieleros Del Norte: En Concierto
- 1995 Los Rieleros Del Norte
- 1995 Corazon Cerrado
- 1995 ...En Gira Internacional
- 1995 Naci Cantando
- 1995 Lo Mejor De Los Rieleros Del Norte
- 1996 Invencible
- 1997 Aventura Pesada
- 1998 La Moraleja
- 1999 De Corazon Norteno
- 2000 Prieta Orgullosa
- 2001 Entrega De Amor
- 2002 Cuesta Arriba
- 2003 La Golosa
- 2003 La Eche En Un Carrito
- 2003 Leonel Garcia
- 2003 Recuerdos De Oro
- 2003 Abriendo Caminos
- 2003 Llorando Mares
- 2004 Que Onda Guey
- 2004 20 Anos De Fuerza Nortena
- 2005 Solo Exitos
- 2005 Sobre Los Rieles
- 2005 Y Que El Mundo Ruede
- 2006 Siempre Imitado, Jamas Igualado
- 2007 La Mejor Coleccion
- 2007 Ven Y Dime
- 2007 25 Aniversario
- 2008 Epoca Dorada
- 2008 Mas Rieleros... Que Nunca
- 2008 Pos Que No: Claro Que Si
- 2008 Homenaje A Javier Solis
- 2009 Pese A Quien Le Pese
- 2009 En Vivo Para Ti
- 2009 Serie Diamante: 30 Super Exitos
- 2009 Luz Elia
- 2010 Vias Por Conocer
- 2010 Ni El Diablo Te Va A Querer
See also
- Daniel EsquivelDaniel EsquivelDaniel Esquivel is the simultaneous lead singer and accordion player of the popular Mexican norteño band, Los Rieleros del Norte. Two of his sons are also part of the band.See also: Los Rieleros del Norte.-External links:*...
Related artists:
- Ramon AyalaRamon AyalaRamon Ayala is a bajo sexto player from Donna, Texas, who currently resides in the Rio Grande Valley. He is the son of Pedro Ayala. His progressive style and technique has earned him the 2009 Bajo Sexto Player of the Year Award from the South Texas Conjunto Association. In 2009 he celebrated his...
- Polo UríasPolo UríasPolo Urías is a norteño singer and played bajo sexto from Ojinaga, Chihuahua Mexico. Polo Urías was formerly the lead singer of Los Rieleros del Norte, but in the 1990s, he went on to form his own band, Polo Urías y su Maquina Norteña...
- Adolfo UriasAdolfo UríasAdolfo Urías y su Lobo Norteño is a Mexican norteño band headed by Adolfo Urías. Although actually a band, most Mexicans think of him as a solo singer...
- Isac Esquivel
- Los Diamantes de Ojinaga*
- los Bravos de Ojinaga*
- la Maquinaria Nortena*
- Conjunto PrimaveraConjunto PrimaveraConjunto Primavera is a Mexican conjunto group from Ojinaga, Chihuahua, currently produced by Alejandro Garcia. In the 1990s and 2000s they became one of the most popular groups in the genre....
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