detlef Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Hey all, I'm opening another restaurant this spring. It's going to essentially be a taqueria with some other goodies but we're just going to dress up the experience a bit. You know the drill, good bar, fun but hip decor, etc. I take the music element very seriously and would love some suggestions on the type of stuff some of you music fans would like to hear in such a place. At Jujube we do a lot of post modern bossa, zero 7, thievery, Hotel Costes mixes as well as a lot of jazz. I'm thinking of going a little lower brow for Dos Perros and including some more soul and rock as I expect a more casual vibe and younger crowd. I want to make this clear, I am not going after some super traditional scene so the music does not have to be latin. I do have a good collection of latin jazz and will certainly mix some of that in, but I'm looking for some good modern music that's not too edgy to eat to but not dinner jazz either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 hmm, your attention to this area is something i totally love to see. i think i definitely "get" the vibe you're going for here, but unfortunately i don't know the names of many artists in that vein. the only two things that really come to mind...maybe some mexican roots-rock like los lobos. and some stuff from the charles mingus album "tijuana moods" would be badass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 I can't think of the new bands at this moment but you can't leave out Booker T and the MGs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoMan Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Just don't play no banda sh!t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Menudo's Greatest Hits is a must have for this type of place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 (edited) I know you said it didn't have to be "Latin", but there are some cool grooves I certainly know of that would fit right in with a hip taqueria. It's more "rock-y", but Los Lonely Boys is SUPER hip and has a Latin flair. Speaking of "Los"... you could always go with Los Lobos. You could also go with some music from Buena Vista Social Club. A REAL good pick would be Manu Chao. Perhaps some Digable Planets or A Tribe Called Quest. I'll probably think of several more... Edit: Oh yeah, those last two have no Latin influence but are groovy. Edited February 21, 2007 by darin3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 What about some classical spanish guitar? I like Rolando Morales, but it ain't like he has a monopoly on that sound. Reggae and afro-cuban can also work in a taqueria setting. I dig the down-tempo music selections for you current eatery. If you like Zero 7 and that ilk, you may also like Kruder and Dorfmeister, Flaming Lips, Air, Alex Gopher, Citizen Cope, Honeycut, Morcheeba, Massive Attack, or Lily Allen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 What about some classical spanish guitar? I like Rolando Morales, but it ain't like he has a monopoly on that sound. Reggae and afro-cuban can also work in a taqueria setting. I dig the down-tempo music selections for you current eatery. If you like Zero 7 and that ilk, you may also like Kruder and Dorfmeister, Flaming Lips, Air, Alex Gopher, Citizen Cope, Honeycut, Morcheeba, Massive Attack, or Lily Allen. Haven't heard of a few of those, but on the Spanish guitar. on having reggae or afro-cuban. And on Lily Allen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 (edited) This will become yer restaurants theme cd: Nuevo Boogaloo by the Iguanas. All their stuff is great, but that album is the best. I dare you not to play it in yer taqueria. If it means anything, I think I first heard them playing in Taqueria Corona and then started going to their live shows. Edit: It looks like it is out of print! I will send you a copy. Edited February 21, 2007 by skins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 This will become yer restaurants theme cd: Nuevo Boogaloo by the Iguanas. All their stuff is great, but that album is the best. I dare you not to play it in yer taqueria. If it means anything, I think I first heard them playing in Taqueria Corona and then started going to their live shows. Edit: It looks like it is out of print! I will send you a copy. Good find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 one thing you might think about doing....think of particular movies that give off the kind of overall vibe you're looking for, then consult their music credits for ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 (edited) Haven't heard of a few of those, but on the Spanish guitar. on having reggae or afro-cuban. And on Lily Allen. Honeycut's 'The Day I Turned To Glass,' especially, was a fantastic surprise. And if you like that album, the same artist did a solo project prior to under the artist name of General Elektriks called 'Cliquety Kliqk' that was pretty good. More experimental electronica than Honeycut, but still solid. And Kruder and Dorfmeister's "K&D Sessions" is simply mandatory for any self-respecting stoner. Edited February 22, 2007 by yo mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 And Kruder and Dorfmeister's "K&D Sessions" is simply mandatory for any self-respecting stoner. ... well then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh B Tool Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 (edited) first off Latino feel is always good, I would mix it up with both English and Spanish versions. Less thumping bass or drums and more horns and acoustic guitars with some upbeat sheet thrown in on occasion. Better yet ask your Latino workers for some thoughts on this. Edited February 22, 2007 by Hugh B Tool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 second for Los Lobos(Colossal Head and kiko are my faves) and los lonley boys also Alejandro Escovedo, Texas Tornados, Latin Playboys and Ry Cooder this mountain man doesn't just listen to the dead... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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