Tex-Americana from Austin, Texas
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Meet Max Rios
Max Rios Bio
Max Rios has sported a journeyman’s hat for the past thirty years. He spent most of the nineties touring with Tejano group Latin Image/Imagen Latina where he played bass and managed the group. During his tenure, the group toured nationally in support of three indie records, two Sony recordings and one Capital release.
In the early 2000’s he formed a Rock En Español group entitled Los Gallos and produced two EPs (Barrio Boogie and Los Gallos II) followed by regional gigs. Rios was always drawn to his roots and classic rock influences which range from Jose Alfredo Jimenez, Dwight Yoakum to Tom Petty. He coined the term Tex-Americana to describe his blend of Tex-Mex and Americana music. His songs are shaped by the Gulf Coast breezes that waft in and lace the arrangements with steel guitars and accordions. If one were to amble onto Max’s ‘Tex-Americana Avenue’ you’d hear the buzz of a honky-tonk colliding with the raucous clatter of a cantina.
New Releases
Max Rios has partnered with Edgewater Music Group on his forthcoming album, "Two Sides To The Story". Max wrote all ten songs on the album and is excited to share them with the public. The lead single "Record Store Days", is a tip of the hat to his boyhood hero, Tom Petty. The single is scheduled for release on March 7, 2021. Stay tuned for more information.
Max Rios and The Waysiders
Max Rios is a talented songwriter with a great voice who has 30 plus years of stage experience. I highly recommend Max and The Waysiders for your next music event. - Joel Guzman