Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Hacienda on Letterman
BY JOSH GONZALEZ - QUE PASA EDITOR
It has been a long time coming for Laredoan Dante Schwebel, of the band Hacienda.
Armed with three records produced by Dan Auerbach (of The Black Keys), the band now makes its way to the national stage for its first appearance on the "Late Show with David Letterman."
Hacienda, made up of three brothers - Abraham Villanueva on keyboards, Rene Villanueva on bass, and Jaime Villanueva on drums - was joined by their cousin, Dante, on guitar in 2006.
Gaining notoriety for backing Dan Auerbach on his solo album "Keep it Hid," the band took a life of its own, touring the country with such acts as My Morning Jacket, The Black Keys and Dr. Dog. When asked what the difference between a national live crowd and a national TV audience would be, Schwebel responded, "The exposure level. You reach so many people in just three minutes or whatever. That, and my folks will get to watch it."
Schwebel, now living in Nashville, Tenn., says his new home is a lot like Austin.
"So many people here can totally outplay you," he said. "It can be intimidating, but people work together very well, and the studios are amazing here."
Hacienda will appear on the "Late Show with David Letterman" on CBS at 10:35 p.m. Tonight.
It has been a long time coming for Laredoan Dante Schwebel, of the band Hacienda.
Armed with three records produced by Dan Auerbach (of The Black Keys), the band now makes its way to the national stage for its first appearance on the "Late Show with David Letterman."
Hacienda, made up of three brothers - Abraham Villanueva on keyboards, Rene Villanueva on bass, and Jaime Villanueva on drums - was joined by their cousin, Dante, on guitar in 2006.
Gaining notoriety for backing Dan Auerbach on his solo album "Keep it Hid," the band took a life of its own, touring the country with such acts as My Morning Jacket, The Black Keys and Dr. Dog. When asked what the difference between a national live crowd and a national TV audience would be, Schwebel responded, "The exposure level. You reach so many people in just three minutes or whatever. That, and my folks will get to watch it."
Schwebel, now living in Nashville, Tenn., says his new home is a lot like Austin.
"So many people here can totally outplay you," he said. "It can be intimidating, but people work together very well, and the studios are amazing here."
Hacienda will appear on the "Late Show with David Letterman" on CBS at 10:35 p.m. Tonight.
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