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Calgary Herald
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
The wolves have survived: How Los Lobos became one of the last bands standing from the '70s L.A. music scene
While it may not be what Los Lobos fans want to hear, the veteran band from East L.A. has no plans of returning to the studio anytime soon. Article content The five-piece act has not released new material since 2021's Native Sons, which was mostly a covers album that paid tribute to the Los Angeles music that inspired it. It may be hard to fathom, but the band that penned masterful tunes such as Angels with Dirty Faces, Will the Wolf Survive?, Little John of God, One Time One Night and dozens of others does not see songwriting as a priority at the moment. It is not a band that stockpiles songs. Article content Article content 'I thought we owed our record company another record, but our manager pointed out to me that we don't,' says saxophonist and keyboardist Steve Berlin. 'At this moment, we don't really have any plans to record. With the last one, we had this idea: What if we did this tribute to California? With whatever we do next, we'd have to have a similar sense. I don't think it's enough to just make another record. The hardest thing to do these days is to get anybody to pay attention, full stop. I'm not saying we have to have as specific a concept as a tribute to California music, but I think we should have a reason to go back in. We should have something we want to express. Right now, it's not in our purview.' Article content Article content Suffice to say, Los Lobos has seen a lot of changes in the music industry since breaking out of the L.A. scene with a unique mix of R&B, garage-rock, Tex-Mex, Latin and Chicano styles. There was certainly a time when a new Los Lobos album would have been considered a major event among devotees. The group hit the mainstream in 1987 thanks to its lively cover of Richie Valens' La Bamba for the soundtrack of a film with the same name, but a consistent output of adventurous and challenging music over the past 47 years has made the band cult favourites and critics' darlings. Still, Berlin — who joined the band as a full-time member in the mid-1980s after producing some of their early albums — admits he didn't predict they would have the longevity. While Los Lobos will be playing the main stage of the Calgary Folk Music Festival on Saturday, they are also in the midst of co-headlining with L.A.-punk pioneers X on The 99 Years of Rock n' Roll Tour. X are considered one of the godfathers of L.A. punk, having formed in 1977. Article content 'They were foundational to the L.A. scene,' says Berlin. 'Even before they were my friends, I considered them royalty among the hierarchy of L.A. bands. I'm pretty sure everybody who was there would say the same thing. That's the story of the tour; it's really the last two bands standing with original members from that era. It was a pretty magical time for all of us. We were young and innocent and having a blast every day. I mean, had anybody asked me 40-whatever years ago if I thought Lobos and X would be the last bands standing, I would have said there is absolutely no way that could happen, but here we all are.' Article content Berlin, who also had stints with The Blasters and The Flesh Eaters in the 1970s, has also built a career as an in-demand producer. He has been at the helm for albums by The Tragically Hip, Rickie Lee Jones and the Blind Boys of Alabama, among others. He says Los Lobos has kept his interest for decades with its artistic restlessness and constant reinvention. Article content The longevity may have something to do with the humble beginnings of the band. It was around for years, often playing numerous times a week in East L.A., before the wider world began to take notice, Berlin says. Article content 'One of the things that made us built to last was the fact that, unlike X and really any band I can think of since the early sixties and seventies …, the guys were able to work out the music but grow up around each other, learn how to tolerate each other and be humans together. It was seven years before anybody outside of East L.A. had any idea who they were. The band formed in 1973. Most people would say their arrival was the night that I met them, which is when they opened up for the Blasters, even though they had been together for seven solid years playing at least three or four times a week. Article content Article content 'It's like the story of the Beatles going to Hamburg and playing every night for two years, more or less off the radar, and it's how they turned into the Beatles. I'm not saying that Los Lobos is the Beatles by any stretch of the imagination, but being able to basically grow up and learn not just music but life skills without the pressure of the spotlight is invaluable. I don't think anyone can do that anymore. Most people have their very first work on the Internet being critiqued. I don't think that's a healthy thing at all.'
NBC Sports
01-07-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Son of four-time PGA Tour winner gets through John Deere Classic qualifier in playoff
Carson Herron, the son of four-time PGA Tour winner Tim Herron, will make his PGA Tour debut at this week's John Deere Classic. The 22-year-old Herron, who recently turned pro with no status on any world-ranked tours, won a 3-for-1 playoff at the Monday qualifier at Pinnacle Country Club in Milan, Illinois, defeating fellow pros Michael Johnson and Blake McShea after all three players matched 6-under 66s. Josh Radcliff of Grapevine, Texas, fired a 9-under 63 to win the qualifier while Korn Ferry Tour players Petr Hruby and Zack Fischer also advanced to the Deere at 8 under. This will also be Radcliff's PGA Tour debut. Herron is coming off a senior season at New Mexico where he won twice, led the Lobos to an NCAA Championship appearance and finished No. 161 in the national individual rankings. He also ended up No. 47 in the PGA Tour University rankings. Notables not advancing through the Monday qualifier include Blades Brown, Doc Redman, Sean O'Hair, Nick Watney, Ian Gilligan and John Augenstein.
Los Angeles Times
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Los Amigos seniors lean into futures following graduation
Los Amigos led off the local high school graduation season, as some 350 seniors received diplomas Tuesday evening. The graduating Lobos leaned into their futures during a ceremony at the Michael A. Monsoor Memorial Stadium on the campus of Garden Grove High. District officials said the graduates explored 97 career pathways and that 130 plan to attend college in the University of California or California State University systems. An early college academy program helped propel the class of 2025 to 3,465 college credits. The Golden State Seal Merit Diploma for students who demonstrate mastery in at least six subject areas was awarded to 110 students. The graduates combined to complete 865 advanced-placement courses in reaching their collective cap-and-gown-wearing, tassel-turning milestone. Los Amigos Principal Todd Nirk presented the graduates at the commencement ceremony. Bob Harden, vice president of the Garden Grove Unified board of education, awarded the diplomas. Alexander Lozano and Cat Pham were recognized as co-valedictorians; each delivered remarks to the graduates. Brianna Li earned the honor of salutatorian. The Los Amigos vocal music program sang the national anthem.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
UNM golf: Lobos in danger of missing NCAA Championship cut
May 24—The Lobos have some work to do Sunday. New Mexico shot a 17-over-par 377 during Saturday's second round of the NCAA Championship, bringing their two-round score to 26-over in the 30-team tournament hosted by Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, Calif. Advertisement Now tied for 27th place, the Lobos are in danger of missing the tournament's first cut following Sunday's penultimate round of stroke play. After that, the field is cut in half and 15 teams compete for eight spots in the championship-deciding match play format. Arizona State leads the tournament at 13-under while San Diego (+34) is in last place. Only five teams in the field are under-par. "You can't compete at this level if you can't put four scores together ... We are going to have to dig deep tomorrow," head coach Jake Harrington said in a release Saturday. "We have to play with some pride and some heart, play for each other and see what happens." The only Lobo to put up a red score Saturday, sophomore Wyatt Provence (+9) led UNM with a 1-under 71. Sophomore Oliver Cage (+4) also recorded his second-straight 2-over 74 and has the best cumulative score of any Lobo this week. "I am proud of Wyatt Provence with how he bounced back from yesterday's disappointment to shoot 1-under," Harrington said. "Ollie had another steady round that easily could have been under par today." Advertisement Senior Carson Herron (+17) recorded a 5-over 77 while freshman Clark Sonnenberg (+10) and junior Mesa Falleur carded an 11-over 83 and a 13-over 85, respectively. After Saturday, UNM has now made 13 double bogeys to tie for the most among the field. The Lobos are also tied for the sixth-most bogeys (41) and have made only 22 birdies; Wake Forest, South Carolina and Troy are last in the category with 21.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
A.J. Haulcy Can be a Difference Maker for LSU
If LSU had any question marks on defense going into 2025, the secondary, and more specifically safety was at the top of their list. While the unit is loaded with potential, A.J. Haulcy brings experience and leadership that will be valuable to everyone on defense. On A.J.'s Instagram stories, he posted a picture of the campus and also a commitment graphic with the caption 'Let's make history 100! Nattyyyboyzz'. Advertisement He also shared a quote which sheds some light on his reasons for transferring. A.J. posted,, 'Switch your environment. Sometimes you gotta see more to be more.' In a graphic shared by Haulcy from Hayes Fawcett from On3, Haulcy is wearing the #2 jersey. A.J. wore the #2 last season but previously wore #24 at Houston and New Mexico. In light of Kyren Lacy's passing, I imagine the #2 will be extra meaningful this year. In 2022, Haulcy visited LSU's stadium as a freshman on the Lobos. Under the bright lights of Death Valley, A.J. performed well recording eight tackles. LSU won the game 38-0. Last season, A.J. started in all 12 games for Houston at safety. He tied for the Big 12 lead with five interceptions and was second in the conference with 13 passes defended. Haulcy was selected by Phil Steele as an All-American honorable mention. He was selected first team All-Big 12 by the Associated Press, Phil Steele, and league coaches. Additionally, in 2023, Haulcy was also named Big 12 Conference honorable mention defensive newcomer of the year. Advertisement Related: Livvy Dunne Shares Revealing Swimsuit Photos Related: Angel Reese and Livvy Dunne React to Hailey Van Lith Swimsuit Photo Shoot Related: Livvy Dunne Reveals Her Go-To Fast Food Order
