Espantapajaros

Genre: Rock
Secondary Genre: Classic Rock Houston, Texas USA Contact

ESPANTAPAJAROS is a Psychedelic-Rock Band led By Pablo Espantapajaros.
We are rooted deep in Rock & Roll and psychedelic music, specifically that of the '60’s & early '90’s bands.
The Band is: Pablo (Gutar/L.Voice) Diego (Guitar/B.Vocals), Alan (Bass/B.Vocals), Antonio (Drums/Percussion)..

Artist Information

Biography

The group was founded by Pablo and his brother Mariano in early 1996 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, when they recorded their
first demo.

In 2006 Pablo moved to Houston, where he’s put together a new band to play shows like THE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL and HOUSTON PRESS MUSIC AWARDS where the band has been
nominated in the Best Latin Contemporary category three years in a row.

The music is a refreshing and innovative mix; British and American '60s revisited, blues oriented Psychedelic sounds with lyrics in Spanish and English as well.The band succeeds in driving forward the spirit of true rock n' roll...

Instrumentation

Pablo Espantapajaros - Lead Vocals / Guitar
Diego Fernandez - Guitar/Background Vocals
Antonio D. Gonzalez - Drums / Percussions
Alan Rodriguez - Bass Guitar / Backup Vocals

Discography

The band has recorded 3 independent EP's with a variety of genres in their songs.

Madera (2001-lo-fi) combines the sad melodies of Neil Young, the catchy hooks of The Byrds and hypnotic indian sounds.

Siguiendo a la estrella "Following the star" (2005), combines psychedelic british sounds, space folk and epic melodies.

Aqui, ahora, siempre...(2006), is simply rock & roll.

"following the star" (2010), was re-released in the USA last December '10, with 5 tracks 1) Psicotropico, 2) Where do you go, 3) Lo que ves, 4) Ruedan, 5) Wing Sun Disc

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Press

  • Houston Press Showcase 2008 [+ Show ]

    All you gringos out there better listen up: Some, maybe even most, of the best rock and roll in town...

  • Houston Press Showcase 2009 [+ Show ]

    “With Houston's long history as an exporter of musical talent, it's worth noting when things turn in...

  • Houston Press Showcase 2010 [+ Show ]

    Nominated Best Latin Contemporary......... With Houston's long history as an exporter of musical ta...

  • Rock Psicodélico traído de Buenos Aires [+ Show ]

    El deseo de trascender en la música fue el motor que hizo que el rockero argentino Pablo Espantapája...

  • Rock Psicodelico al Estilo LatinoAmericano [+ Show ]

    Espantapajaros es una agrupacion de Rock Psicodelico que nacio en Buenos Aires, Argentina en 1996, l...

Setlist

1. Psicotropico (Espantapajaros)
2. Where do you Go? (Espantapajaros)
3. Creo (Espantapajaros)
4. Ruedan (Espantapajaros)
5. Like a Star (Espantapajaros)
6. Plant your Seed (Espantapajaros)
7. Viviras (Espantapajaros)
8. Norwegian Wood (The Beatles)
9. Gravity (Espantapajaros)
10. Ciudad B.A. (Espantapajaros)
11. Wing Sun Disc (Espantapajaros)
12. Here comes the Sun (The Beatles)
13. Wiser Time (Black Crowes)
14. Cinnamon Girl (Neil Young)
15. Level (The Raconteurs)
16. Brillar (Espantapajaros)
17. Vas Lejos (Espantapajaros)

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