Los A-T BoyZ

Introduction: Los A-T Boyz Los A-T Boyz also known as Alma Tejana are a regional Mexican, Cumbia, Tejano group known for their variety of catchy cumbias that combine accordion, sax and keyboard with high-energy performances that have become the signature for this talented group of musicians. Although cumbias are what Los A-T Boyz are known for, they are also able to perform rancheras, ballads, country, hip-hop and a range of Tejano/Norteno music. They hail from Austin, Texas, the music capitol of the world and a diverse blend of Latin music styles come naturally to the band. Growing up in Austin, the band members listened to the traditional music of their parents, including tejano, norteno, and ranchera while at the same time listening to other types of music such as hip-hop, rap, rock and Top 40 with their friends. Also known as Alma Tejana, these talented musicians have soulfully evolved to become Los A-T Boyz or AT Boyz for short. The band is made up of Raphael Rodriguez - lead vocalist and saxophone, Paquito Rodriguez on vocals and accordion, Fernando Rodriguez - drums and percussion, Paco Rodriguez guitar, bajo sexto, and vocals, Omar Acuna - congas, Raymond Garza - keyboard and accordion. Together, they produce powerful and energetic music that keeps the dance floors packed. They have shared the stage with great artists such as La Mafia, Charlie Daniels Band, Los Tigres Del Norte, Emilio Navaira, Little Joe, Ricky Rick, Brandon Rhyder, Tito Puente Jr., DJ Kane, Elida Reyna, Jay Perez, Michael Salgado, Jaime y Los Chamacos, The Hometown Boys, Ruben Ramos, La Sombra, Augustine Ramirez, Sonora Dynamita, and Bobby Pulido just to name a few. Whether they're playing a spicy charanga, an urban cumbia, interlaced with melodic hooks, or a heartfelt ranchera, their contagious performances continue to have their steady growing fan base wanting more. Los A-T Boyz have just released their brand new CD Nuestro Mundo. Lead singer Raphael Rodriguez wrote 7 of the 10 songs. Raphael Rodriguez and JR Gomez (vocalist for Kumbia All Starz) were nominated at the 2011 Tejano Music Awards for Vocal Duo of the Year for the song "No Estas Sola" from the Nuestro Mundo CD. The Austin Music Awards voted Los A-T Boyz #7 for Best Indie Artist in the Best Performing Bands Category 2010 - 2011. This includes all genres of music in Austin, TX. Los A-T Boyz members: Raphael Rodriguez, lead vocals and alto sax Paquito Rodriguez, accordion and vocals Fernando Rodri­guez (Ferndawg), drums and percussion Paco Rodriguez, bajo sexto and vocals Raymond Garza (Spur), keyboard and accordion Omar Acuna (Papi Chulo), congas and vocals