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One of the biggest inspirations for Chicago-based Los Gallos? Freddy Fender!

The fantastic Los Gallos is our latest guest on Roots Music Rambler. Ric Salazar and Henry Fajardo from the Chicago-based band join us to talk about their sound, their Mexican influences through their family heritage and a lot more.

Ric said he was even raised on Marty Robbins, Johnny Cash and the great Freddy Fender, which inspired a lot of what Los Gallos writes and plays today.

Hear the full episode at rootsmusicrambler.com, watch the show now on YouTube, or download it where ever you get podcasts.

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Los Gallos was influenced by far more than traditional Mexican music in the member’s formative years

The latest episode of Roots Music Rambler is live! We visit with Chicago-based Los Gallos this week. Ric Salazar and Henry Fajardo talked to us about their Mexican heritage, traditional instrumentation and a lot more.

But they also explained why they’re not just influenced by Mexican traditional music. Both grew up in the U.S. and with the same popular music many of us did.

Hear the full interview plus Frank and Falls’s Pickin’ the Grinnin’ picks for new music to listen to at rootsmusicrambler.com, on YouTube, or wherever your get your podcasts.

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The Duality of Los Gallos’s music is intentional and the byproduct of the band’s backgrounds

Tomorrow is the day! Roots Music Rambler drops our new episode Friday morning with our guests this week — Los Gallos. Ric and Henry from the Chicago-based, Mexican-influenced band joined us to talk about their music, influences, instrumentation and more.

Ric admitted right out of the gate their duality of sound (traditional Mexican-sounding songs mixed with Americana singer-songwriter-type offerings) is quite intentional and the by-product of their collective backgrounds.

Hear the full episode, which includes Frank and Falls sharing news about the show and their weekly Pickin’ the Grinnin’ music recommendations, at rootsmusicrambler.com, now on YouTube as a full video show, or wherever you get your podcasts!

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Los Gallos enjoys mixing cultures with traditional-sounds of Mexican music and modern Americana

A new episode of Roots Music Rambler drops Friday and we have a spicy episode for you this week! We welcome Ric and Henry from Los Gallos. The largely Mexican-American roster of the band plays an interesting combination of traditional sounding Mexican music, but also country, rock, blues and more that reminds people of Americana singer-songwriters.

We talked about the band’s music, influences, the mashup of cultures (which includes more than just two) and much more. Plus, Frank and Falls share some new news about the podcast and more.

Dial it up Friday morning at rootsmusicrambler.com, now on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Los Gallos offers mix of Mexican traditional music with country, rock and blues.

Chicago-based Los Gallos is a perfect example of the blending of culture in Americana music. Their Mexican and Puerto Rican family backgrounds manifested in first-generation American players who grew up on country and rock radio in the U.S. has resulted in perhaps one of the most interesting bands we’ve heard in a while. Their music is a mix of English and Spanish language songs that range from traditional Mexican sounds to country singer-songwriter approaches.

Ric Salazar and Henry Fajardo from the band joined us on Roots Music Rambler this week to talk about their path to music, the influences their family and upbringing had on it, and the unique blend of songs that make up their diverse portfolio of sounds.

And, because we don’t miss an opportunity on Roots Music Rambler, Frank did corner the guys to ask where to find the best tacos in Chicago.

Frank and Falls talk about some change to Roots Music Rambler (we’re back on full video now) and Falls shares his latest venture, Appalachian Echoes, which is a great companion and compliment to the show. Plus they offer their regular weekly Pickin’ the Grinnin’ picks of new music for your listening pleasure.

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Buckle up for The Hoe-Down and the Throw-Down! It’s a new episode of Roots Music Rambler.

Links:
Los Gallos Online – https://www.losgallosband.com/
Los Gallos on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/album/4EKL5loCfye9VxHYYYTavD?si=NWFS-iJmRbS7WjkfaUpFGA&nd=1&dlsi=317fbe7a9d694195
Appalachian Echoes – https://appalachianechoes.com
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Pickin’ the Grinnin’ Recommendations

Elizabeth Moen – https://open.spotify.com/artist/3asn1tEPhRNjVd48GXOo1N
Max Gomez – https://open.spotify.com/artist/5nm8ML0WhLsR8eJ5PobwyN

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Theme Music: Sheepskin & Beeswax by Genticorum; Copyright 2025 – Falls+Partners. All music on the program is licensed by ASCAP, BMI and SESAC. Roots Music Rambler is a member of the Americana Music Association.