Guajiro

as seen on myspace

thu 8/23/2007

Bilingual punk rockers Guajiro (pronounced wah-hero) don't consider themselves a Latin Rock band, but a Miami band – much like Hermosa Beach, California's Pennywise and Boston, Massachusetts' Dropkick Murphys, who both rep their respective cities with pride. The Hialeah, Florida quartet is comprised of bassist Jorge Gonzales, vocalist-guitarist Willy Lopez, drummer Douglas MacKinnon and vocalist-guitarist David Santos. Regional pride aside, Guajiro's punk rock does have some Latin flair: they're mostly Cuban-American.

Guajiro's debut album, Material Subversivo, takes a cue from old school English and recent American punk, injecting melodic choruses with populist politics. While "Espanglish" bands aren't quite mainstream yet, Guajiro is making some important strides: they've played with Rancid and Flogging Molly, charted on CMJ, and played on the ubiquitous Warped Tour.

see: myspace.com/guajiro

20 responses to “as seen on MySpace: Guajiro”

Hey guajiro!
You'r music is cool!
i like it..!!!!!!
All of u are a good person!

well my english is bad..!=/
jajajaja

Bye Guajiro!
Take Care!!
xoxo!!!=)

Patty!

8/24/2007

I first heard the band through RallyMTV, but I inmediately got hooked with the music and lyrics... this is the kind of punk rock the world needs to know: lots of energy, good vibe and self-expression... and of course, in "Espanglish".

Mucho apoyo desde Venezuela =D
y como se dice aki: pa'lante es pa'llá!

Lale

8/24/2007

woow i love this band!!! guajiros rocks!!

los apoyo chicos

Stf

Stfis

(bolivar/venezuela)

8/24/2007

you guys kick ass!!

keep up the good work!

Gordy

(Miami)

8/25/2007

Hey Guajiro, Your music is great, it's really enjoyable.

I wish You the best of all.

Greets, Blas.

Blas

(Guadalajara Mexico)

8/24/2007

these guys are lame...there are much better options on myspace

cindy

8/26/2007

I just left the Rancid show at Revolution (Fort Lauderdale, FL). I’ve been a Rancid fan for 12 years but I have to admit, Guajiro absolutely stole the show. Que fuerza! Que letras! Their cover of “No Sos Igual” by “2 Minutos” kicked some major a** too. I just wished they would’ve played more songs, I can’t wait to see them again.

Mat Monkey

(Pembroke Pines, FL)

6/20/2008

After seeing you guys in Orlando I haven't stopped playing your album. GUAJIRO is flawless, powerful, and original. Maybe ahead of their time.

My friends and I are looking forward to your future albums!

julio

(Satellite Beach, FL)

7/16/2008

MATERIAL SUBVERSIVO is inspiring! I'm a teacher who listens to NPR before going to work. I never listen to music before work because I need to feel professional, but I played your album twice before work.

The world needs cathartic music and that's what you boys offer. You've got my money on future albums! Oh, and when is the live DVD coming out?

julio

7/16/2008

Who??