The Ghosts of Vaqueros

from Waiting For the Big One by The Carnivaleros

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Mesteñeros were breaking the mustangs
Along the Rio Grande bed
At night they sang corridos
Doves flying overhead
Some laid low in el campo santo
Others roamed the open grange
The ghosts of vaqueros drifting
All across the borderline range

They spent the night in Boquillas del Carmen
A band of ferals shifting in their pen
There was a buyer in Nuevo Leon
Weren't sure if they could trust those men
Saddled up and ready by first light
The tender was pre-arranged
The ghosts of vaqueros drifting
All across the borderline range

They were found just outside of Saltillo
All were tossed into a pauper's grave
No familia to wish them a farewell
Not a sign they might've stood brave
But at night the locals can hear them
Driving horses that made up their trade
The ghosts of vaqueros drifting
All across the borderline range
The ghosts of vaqueros drifting
All across the borderline range

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from Waiting For the Big One, released October 16, 2020
Gary Mackender: Lead and Harmony Vocals, Drums, Accordion
Karl Hoffmann: Bass, Baritone Guitar
Billy Yates: Acoustic Guitar

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The Carnivaleros Tucson, Arizona

My songs contain elements of blues, tango, zydeco, cajun, country, rock, and yes, polka (of course!). I see my songs as mini- movies, novellas put to music. If you are one of Those About To Rock or a firm traditionalist, my music is not for you. “A guaranteed party starter that hails from Tucson but extends its sonic tendrils to New Orleans and Beyond.” – Fred Mills, Blurt Online, 2018 ... more

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