COLLECTION NAME:
Soundscapes of the People: A Musical Ethnography of Pueblo, Colorado
Record
Collection Name:
Soundscapes of the People: A Musical Ethnography of Pueblo, Colorado
Title:
Moses Sotelo, Augustine Sotelo Jr., and Dan Trujillo Interview August 13, 2022
Title Type:
Devised
Name:
Sotelo, Moses
Name Role Term Text:
Interviewee
Name:
Sotelo Jr., Augustine
Name Role Term Text:
Interviewee
Name:
Trujillo, Dan
Name Role Term Text:
Interviewee
Name:
Chávez, Xóchitl
Name Role Term Text:
Interviewer
Name:
Thomas, Susan
Name Role Term Text:
Interviewer
Resource Type:
Moving image
Genre:
Oral histories
Date Created:
2022-08-13
Language Term:
English
Language Term:
Spanish
Extent:
1 online resource (1 video file) (1 hr., 44 min., 12 sec.)
Physical Description Note:
For access to the recordings on YouTube contact the University of Colorado Boulder American Music Research Center.
Abstract:
Moses Sotelo, Augustine Sotelo, Jr., and Danny Trujillo are part of the Sotelo Brothers Band in Pueblo, Colorado. In this interview, each musician shares their story about how they became involved in playing genres such as Tejano, Norteño, rock, country, cumbia, and more. Moses and Augustine discuss their family's music-making, and the group plays some examples of their music. They also share stories from events and venues where they have played.
Note:
00:00:00 The interviewers (Xóchitl Chávez and Susan Thomas) briefly introduce themselves. Moses Sotelo (interviewee) shares an introduction to his life and musical experiences. Additional topics include: Amada Sotelo; Augustine Sotelo, Sr.; saxophone; Little Joe; 1960s; Freddie Martinez; Joe Bravo; Sunny Ozuna; East High School; Maya; Tejano; cumbia; ranchera; corrido; country; old school; Pueblo, Colorado; Ogden, Utah; Eugene Sotelo; Augustine Sotelo, Jr.; Frank Rodriguez; Gumaro Morales; Danny Trujillo; keyboard; bass; drums; vocals; rock; funk; Billy Sotelo; Sotelo Band; música norteña; bands, Pueblo, Colorado; Mexican American families. 00:03:11 Augustine introduces himself and shares a brief summary of his musical experiences. Additional topics include: accordion; family; music theory; Ogden, Utah; Lubbock, Texas; keyboard; bass; guitar; tenor saxophone; rock; Canada; San Jose, California; disco; Eugene Sotelo; Billy Sotelo; music education. 00:04:52 Dan Trujillo introduces himself, sharing about his experiences in the Vietnam War and playing music in Colorado. The group briefly discusses their multiinstrumental capacities. Additional topics include: God; Carl Trujillo; Sam Trujillo; Leroy Trujillo; musicians; practice; Salida; Rocky Ford; Trinidad; Walsenburg; Colorado Springs; Denver; Starlighter Band; draft; Navy; Vietnam; California; Rudy Gutierrez Orchestra; Sunny Days Band; Dan Trujillo and the Full Force; Pueblo Music Hall of Fame; CD; guitar; Sacred Heart; saxophone; keyboard; bass; drums; live music, Colorado. 00:10:35 Moses reads an introduction from the band's drummer, Gumaro Morales. Additional topics include: Chihuahua, Mexico; musicians; instruments; accordion; saxophone; bass; drummer; bajo sexto; Los Traficantes del Norte; CDs; Spanish; country; música norteña. 00:12:21 Moses discusses the heyday of live music in Pueblo, sharing how his connections from performing helped him get a job in radio and learn more about Mexican music. Additional topics include: Lake Avenue; Tia Maria's; Patsy's; Santa Fe; The Hideaway; 1990s; DJs; weddings; Sotelo Brothers; radio station; KNKN 107.1 FM; Radio Lobo; "El Chicharrón"; Alfredo Gonzalez; security guard; Corwin Middle School; Pueblo West; DJ; newspaper; Jalapeño's; música mexicana; Tejano; Norteño; mariachi; New Mexico; banda; grupo; saxophone; Mexican American musicians; radio, Pueblo, Colorado; musical styles. 00:17:35 Moses discusses various styles of music that he has played and listened to, and he describes artists that have influenced the band. Additional topics include: Mexican music; Norteño; Los Relámpagos del Norte; conjunto; Cornelio Reyna; Ramón Ayala; Los Cardenales de Nuevo León; Flama; Jalapeño's; Tejano; country; KILO 94.3; rock; cumbias; Grupo Mojado; Brindis; college; Los Felinos; bajo sexto; bass; Raul Blanco; Miguel Rendon; accordion; drums; musical styles; bands, Pueblo, Colorado. 00:21:29 Augustine and Moses discuss their early experiences with music and how they learned to play instruments. Augustine shares how he toured with his band and returned to play with his family. Additional topics include: Mexican music; big band; Glenn Miller; Tommy Dorsey; saxophone; violin; carpenter; accordion; Texas; New Mexico; Ogden, Utah; The Beatles; rock; brothers; bass; guitar; Dick "Chico" Fronda; polkas; The Groobies; Canada; traveling; Colorado; California; Mexican American families; music education; songwriting. 00:29:58 Moses describes how the deaths of his brothers Eugene and Billy Sotelo impacted their lives and music making. Additional topics include: guitar; radio; Marvin Gaye; Michael Jackson; Paul McCartney; brother; lyrics; funeral; 8track digital recorder; studio; families; songwriting. 00:33:03 Danny discusses how he took an interest in music, and he talks about the talent of his brothers. Additional topics include: cousin; uncle; brothers; Leroy Trujillo; bass; Carl Trujillo; CD; "I Call You Friend"; spiritual; Rudy Gutierrez Orchestra; Lubbock, Texas; Mexican American families; musicians, American Southwest. 00:36:58 Moses and Augustine discuss their family's work on farms, connections to the Mormon church, moving around the American Southwest, and the importance of music throughout. Additional topics include: Lubbock, Texas; Georgetown, Texas; Santa Rosa, New Mexico; Amada Sotelo; Augustine Sotelo; jam; family; singing; fields; migrant families; familias migrantes; caboose; Utah; Mormon; bishop; church; sugar beets; Mexican American families; migrant workers, American Southwest; family traditions; Mormon families. 00:43:47 Danny discusses his Christian faith and the assortment of genres he's played. Additional topics include: Beach Boys; Christian; Tejano; country; church; musical styles. 00:44:51 The group discusses how Augustine Sotelo, Sr. played in orquestas in Texas. Moses and Augustine talk about how their parents met, and they talk briefly about how they and their father both defy and affirm musician stereotypes. Additional topics include: Augustine Sotelo y Su Orquesta; Los Cinco Ases; music stands; big band; mom; dad; dance; sisters; Lubbock, Texas; sober. 00:47:58 The group discusses various musicians and musical styles in Pueblo. Additional topics include: música mexicana; New Mexico; musicians; cumbias; Mexican music; Tejano; Norteño; Bobby Montoya; Aaron Martinez; Jalapeño's; musical styles; musicians, Pueblo, Colorado. 00:51:27 Augustine and Moses discuss how they decided to be sober and about their parents' respectful relationship dynamic. Additional topics include: country; rock; musicians; drink; weed; sober; parents; religious; family values. 00:54:39 The group discusses how the band started to play country music and which artists they admire. Additional topics include: Ramada Inn; Mexican; High School National Rodeo Championships; country music; Mexican; cassette; George Strait; Dwight Yoakam; KCCY; cumbias; Tejano; funk; rock; The Doors; Steppenwolf; Hendrix; The Beatles; Iron Butterfly; Tim Kiley; Lake Avenue; Silver Saddle; The Sands of Time; hats; boots; Midland; Alan Jackson; Alabama; Marty Stuart; Rodney Crowell; bandsPueblo, Colorado; popular music, country; musical artists, country. 01:01:35 The group discusses the various venues in Pueblo that existed over the years, including bars, nightclubs, and halls. Additional topics include: Tia Maria's; Silver Saddle; Jalapeño's; The Hideaway; Patsy; De Leon; Via Lounge; El Valle; The Riviera; Latin Village; JJ's; funk; disco; soul; The Flying I; Kabuki; Brass Horn; Elizabeth; bars; Wayne's Caravan; TREA; dances; DAV; VFW; GI Forum; Cavalcade; Zaragoza Hall; Minnequa Club; ballroom; CF&I; Facebook; Pueblo History; Union Depot; Del Rio; Nightclub; El Chicano; Punkin's Finger; Maya; wedding; venues, Pueblo, Colorado. 01:07:38 The group discusses other bands and musicians that they have played with. Additional topics include: The Delfonics; The Association; Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels; James Brown; Jimi Hendrix; Salt Lake City, Utah; Lagoon; amusement park; amphitheater; Utah; Scotch and Soda; Tia Maria's; Jerry Salazar; Bobby Montoya; Leroy Trujillo; Gene Vincent; Eugene, Oregon; bands; musicians. 01:09:59 The group talks about their favorite aspects of playing together, including audience participation, playing loud, developing as a group over the years, and songwriting. Additional topics include: equipment; electronic drums; Gumaro Morales; rock; age; saxophone; bass; school; psychedelic; writing; dancing; music performance. 01:13:36 Moses shares anecdotes from his experiences in elementary and junior high ensembles. Additional topics include: junior high school; band; tenor saxophone; upright bass; Christmas; talent show; chorus; solo; Agustin Ramirez; Freddie Martinez; music education. 01:16:41 The group discusses the great musicians in Pueblo and memories from playing together. Additional topics include: styles; musicians; Union Depot; funeral home; reception; Sotelo Brothers; boleros; respect; jobs; golf course; Koncilja; Bobby Montoya; The Tellstars; musicians, Pueblo, Colorado. 01:22:41 Moses Sotelo asks, “Well, what would you like to hear?” 1:22:46 "Quién" (Cover: Pedro Fernández). 1:25:54 "Te he prometido" (Cover: Leo Dan). 1:28:20 "I Fall to Pieces" (Cover: Patsy Cline ft. The Jordanaires). Additional topics include: cumbia; country; music performance. 1:30:30 Explanation of inspiration and songwriting process for "Worship." 1:32:26 Recording of "Worship" with commentary. 1:34:14 Recording of an original cumbia with commentary. 1:35:50 Recording of an original bachata style song with commentary. 1:37:54 Recording of an original Tejanostyle song with commentary. 1:40:12 Recording of "Heaven is Calling You" with commentary. Additional topics include: cumbia; Christian; English; Nacho Galindo; Conjunto Primavera; Norteño; keyboard; vocals; dance; bachata; alegre; technology; recording; Tejano; digital; grandchildren; children; Pueblo's Got Talent; brother; heaven; Spanish; funerals; songwriting; musical styles; music recording. End of recording.
Note Type:
Time coded description
Note:
Collection is a collaboration between the American Music Research Center (AMRC) and the Colorado State University Pueblo Foundation. For more information contact the AMRC.
Subject Topic:
Rock groups
Subject Topic:
Country music
Subject Topic:
Norteño (Music)
Subject Topic:
Cumbia (Music)
Subject Topic:
Nightclubs
Subject Topic:
Families
Subject Topic:
Orchestral music
Subject Topic:
Mexican American families
Subject Topic:
Style, Musical
Subject Topic:
Composers
Subject Topic:
Music venues
Subject Topic:
Tejano music
Subject Geographic:
Pueblo (Colorado, United States, North America) (populated place)
Subject Geographic:
Texas (United States, North America) (state)
Identifier:
Sotelo_Brothers_Full_Interview_2022-08-13.mp4
Physical Location:
American Music Research Center
Date Captured:
2022
Internet Media Type:
video/mp4
Digital Origin:
born digital
Access Condition:
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