B-Side Wins Again: Freddy Fender

Remembering Freddy Fender on his birthday with his B-side psych whumper "El Pastel" you may have missed. 

Midweek Mixdown: My KUTX by Austin's Cindy Marabito

Austin filmmaker, author, blogger and scenester Cindy Marabito plays a few faves on KUTX. Have a listen below. 

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Pretty much anyone who’s spent time in the local scene for more than a few years has their fair share of unforgettable musical memories. But there are only so many that we could consider reaching the level of “lore master”. Among them? Documentary filmmaker (The Dicks From Texas, Tuff Enuff: The Real Story of The Fabulous Thunderbirds), blogger (Scenester's Guide To Austin Music Underground), dog rescuer, and author Cindy Marabito.

For the final My KUTX of 2025, Cindy stopped by her favourite radio station to share some deep cuts spanning across the decades alongside some personal anecdotes and a playlist full of perfect pairings. Check out the playlist following the link below. 

Listen on Austin's KUTX-FM right here: https://kutx.org/episodes/my-kutx-cindy-marabito/. 

Playlist:

Jimmie Dale Gilmore – “Where You Going”

Dicky Wayne Vice – “Ghosted”

Hickoids – “There Stands the Glass”

Gary Floyd Band – “You Can’t Do That”

The Fabulous Thunderbirds – “Runnin’ Shoes”

Shallow Reign – “Paint the Flowers All Black”

Loco Gringos – “Ain’t No Corndogs”

Freddie Fender – “Before the Next Teardrop Falls”

Dwight Yoakam – “Sloop John B”

Shootin’ Pains – “Uncle Joe and Cruz”

Buddy & Julie Miller – “A Showman’s Life”

Steve Jordan – “Don’t Mess With My Toot Toot”

Eddy Mitchell – “Sur la route de Memphis”

The Band – “Atlantic City” 

Midweek Mixdown: Raza, Accordions & Rock – Instrumentals

Listen to a special 2-hour instrumental episode of Raza, Accordions and Rock featuring gems from Arhoolie's Frontera Collection.

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Raza, Accordions, and Rock highlights a small portion of the Frontera Collection by carefully curating a 2-hour show using the music that is archived and sourced from the collection. The music played on this show will focus on the intersection of the African American diaspora, American Pop Culture, and the Mexican American experience through a musical lens. We’ll examine how R&B, Soul, and Rock existed in musical history of songs recorded and sung in Spanish or English and or a combination of both. ¡Vámonos Recio!

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Welcome to a special episode of “Raza Accordions, and Rock” on dublab.com! Today, we invite you to join us on a unique journey as we delve into the enchanting world of instrumental songs from the Frontera Collection. In this episode, we’ll be taking you on a thrilling sonic adventure through the vast collection of instrumental tunes from the Frontera Collection. Brace yourself for a mesmerizing fusion of accordion sounds with rock sensibilities, as artists blend their unique styles to produce genre-defying masterpieces. Experience the soulful accordion melodies that evoke the spirit of traditional folk music, carrying the essence of cultural heritage within every note. And get ready to be electrified by the pulsating energy of electrifying rock instrumentals, resonating with the rebellious spirit of youth. “Raza Accordions, and Rock” aims to create a vibrant space where cultures intersect, and musical boundaries blur. From foot-tapping rhythms that transport you to the heart of fiestas to introspective instrumental rock tracks that inspire profound contemplation, this episode offers an auditory experience like no other. Tune in and immerse yourself in the timeless sounds of accordions and rock beats. Let the enchanting melodies and rhythms sweep you away into a world of musical brilliance that transcends language and connects us all through the power of instrumental music. Listen to the "Instrumentals" episode of “Raza Accordions, and Rock” on dublab.com right here. Check the tracklisting followed by Freddie Fender's psych-funk ripper "El Pastel" for San Antonio's Discos Dominante. 

Instrumentals 

Manuel Mendiola with The Exiles Band – Bailando En La Selva

Pedro Bugarin Y Su Orquesta – Boogie Dilatado

Armando Almandarez Y Su Conjunto Mexico – Boppin’ The Rock

The Mexican Revolution, Vocal: Ruben Ramos – C. C. Strut

Bobby Guajardo Y Su Orquesta – Chicano Rock

The Satin Soul – Columpio

Oscar Martinez Y Orquesta – Cuando Vuelva A Tu Lado

Conrad & The Travelin’ Lights – Donde Van Los Enamorados

Freddie Fender – El Pastel

Los Aristocratas De Chicago – El Saborcito

Los Tres Reyes De Daniel Garzés – Espero Tu Regreso

Xavier Michell Y Su Quintero Hotel Colonial – Falcon Rock Specia

Los Bondadosos – Festinavis Lentis

Alonso Ramos Y Su Guitarra Con La Orquesta De Alfonso Ramos – In The Open

Oscar Martinez And His Twisters – Isle Of Capri Twist

Raymond Vasquez Jr. Y Su Orquesta – Jam Session

Los Beatniks – Jinetes En El Cielo

Oscar Martinez And His Twisters – La Cucaracha Twist

Century – Lo Que Quiero, Quiero

Al Hurricane And The Night Rockers – Lobo

Los Gorriones Del Topo Chico – Monterrey Twist

Tito Puente And His Orchestra – My Funny Valentine

Justo Almario Quintet – No

Rocky Gil And The Bishops – Nuestro Dia Vendra

El Organo Texano De Rudy Garcia Y Los Impacto – Palomitas De Maiz

Los Bandidos – Pancho Villa

Ernesto Barrett Y Su Conjunto Monterey – Pancho’s Boogie

Richard Lemus Y Su Conjunto – Richard Rock’N Roll

Los Monjes – Safari

The Force – Será Posible

Neto Pérez Y Su Orquesta – Silly Twist

Sunliner Band – Soul Power

Ernesto Guerra – Soul Shoes

Steve Jordan Y Hnos. Jordan – Squeeze Box Man

Freddie Martinez – Summer Rain

Eddie Con Los Shades – Tequilla Rock

Sunny – The Midnight Sun

Conjunto Bernal – Toda La Noche

Pete Cantú Y Su Conjunto – Twisteando El Schottis

Mickey & Them – U.F.O.

Westejas Band – Westejas Theme

Pine Caceres, Orquesta – Who’s Sorry Now

Fats & The All Stars – Wild Onions

Bonny Y Sus Bonnevilles – Willie Jr.

Dueto Estrella Y Su Conjunto – Yogui Rock