Biography

Over the course of this extraordinary career The Electric Cowboys have received multiple awards in some of the country’s major music categories, including a top eight-7 million vote finish on CMT’s Music Madness Video Contest!

This charismatic group’s passion for music and performance continues to fuel a successful career built on a foundation of solid dedication, hard work, team-effort that comes directly from the heart. Everyone gives their 110%. And it is these efforts that allow The Electric Cowboys to continue to produce their brand of live performance to the thousands of fans that have come out to their concerts.

2001 marked a major milestone for this group as they accepted an invitation to tour with the Dixie Chicks on their “Fly” Tour. This was the first headlining tour for the Chicks which included opening acts Patty Griffin, Willie Nelson, Ricky Skaggs, The Electric Cowboys and Joe Ely. The Electric Cowboys have also enjoyed sharing the stage with country music greats such as; Jo Dee Messina, Clay Walker, Toby Keith, SHeDAISY, Kevin Fowler and many other great country acts!

This band of brothers consists of:

Art Tijerina Lead Vocals/Sax

Jason Martinez Guitar/Vocals/Keyboards

Tim Villanueva Drums

Joel Vasquez Accordion/Acoustic Guitar/Vocals

Michael Molini Keyboards/Vocals

Roger Vasquez Bass/Vocals


With hard work and dedication and months of long hours working closely with J-Beck records producer, Carl Becker, group released “Prisoner of the Honky Tonk”, an album that would become yet another successful endeavor in a budding career. Within three weeks of the release of this album, "Because I Love You", secured the #6 position as a Hit Single on Texas Radio 94.7 and #4 on BNET Radio, making a musical statement and attracting national media attention from Nashville’s Music Row, CD-TEX, and Italy’s finest, Planet Country. "…We are getting Reviews from all over the world. This proves once again that these boys are here for the long haul…” J-Beck Records Producer, Carl Becker.

The Electric Cowboys are a complex, unpredictable, ball of talent and energy and show no signs of slowing down. Recently, the group was declared one of CMT’s Music Madness’ finalists! A huge indication of what effect they can have on an audience.

The Electric Cowboys will soon present their latest release “Heartaches and Highways”!

The Electric Cowboys are sponsored by:

Gibson Guitars
Cover All Cleaners, San Antonio, TX
San Antonio Copy Concierge, San Antonio, TX
Legends Boot Company, Richmond, TX
Plaza del Rey Bingo, San Antonio, TX
Callaghan Bingo, San Antonio, TX
Lucky Bingo, San Antonio, TX

Call your local radio station and request The Electric Cowboys or go by your local record store and pick up a CD or visit their websites for Vida concert information, T-Shirts, Caps, Posters, DVDs and CDs.

For more information please visit: www.theelectriccowboys.com and www.myspace.com/electriccowboys