Secret Stages 2016 Spotlight: BUNCH Carries Mobile’s Music to Birmingham
When Secret Stages returned to Birmingham on August 5 and 6, one band brought a slice of the Mobile music scene to new listeners. BUNCH — forged from the ashes…
Mobile’s El Cantador Plays Farewell Shows After Two-Year Pause
Mobile band El Cantador reunites for a pair of farewell concerts after two years off the stage. The power trio, which the newsroom has followed since 2010, plays May 29…
El Cantador Rebounds From Lineup Shake-Up With Fools for Light, Celebrates at Callaghan’s
Mobile band El Cantador spent late 2010 in an uncomfortable spotlight: riding radio play, a featured slot in 92ZEW’s Second Tuesday series and a best-band-in-Mobile Nappie Award from Lagniappe, the…
Mobile’s El Cantador Launches DIY Label, Preps Split EP With Johnny Apple-Eyes
Mobile indie band El Cantador announced a split EP with Johnny Apple-Eyes and the launch of Friends Fight Records, a do-it-yourself label built around release shows in Mobile and Pensacola.
Award Winners El Cantador Talk Songwriting, New Album Ahead of Bayfest
Mobile indie band El Cantador is riding a wave of local recognition after taking home three 2009 awards, including Best Local Band. Bassist Johnny Gwin won Best Area Bass Player,…