Sandoval, Ruben 2019-09-26
This interview features Ruben Sandoval as he discusses his career in the music industry and playing with his bands. In this interview, Sandoval describes how he got into music and playing for his father. He then moves on to discuss the difference between how he plays Tejano and how newer generations of musicians play Tejano. He closes the interview out by explaining some of the difficulties local musicians have booking performances.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Ruben Sandoval
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: September 26, 2019
Location:
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 01:11:18 (1 hour 11 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and background information; Continuing to work with bands; The difference between the way he plays and new Tejano musicians; The music he plays with his band; Meeting Stevie Ray Vaughn; Mi Tequila; His family’s background in music; touring; Local bands and the challenges they face
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital
Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to audio in our reading room
Transcript: transcript available on dspace <https://hdl.handle.net/10605/374912 >
Related Interview: Sandoval, Ruben 2022-09-29
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