El Charro de El Paso

El Paso, TX

$200-2000

Travels up to 120 miles

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As a guest, singing along side with Valentin del Castillo

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Singing for Beto Terrazaz, lead singer of Montes de Durango

Overview

I am a mariachi singer, interpreting a variety of traditional Mexican music for any special occasion or event especially interpreting famous Mexican singer and actor JAVIER SOLIS. I have dedicated my music career to my beloved El Paso and Juarez area for more than 25 years, creating memories and sharing happiness with my music. I have different packages for your event, ranging from a Serenata, 30 minute set, and complete hours to accommodate your special day. I have over 1,500 songs ranging from El Rey, written by Jose Alfredo Jimenez, to Adios Amor from Christian Nodal. My goal is to make a memorable special event for you through my songs


Reviews

3 reviews

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Jose R.

July 15, 2024

Don’t hired him

Didn’t show up on the day of the party didn’t answer my calls or text it’s been 3 days I been calling him and texting so I can get my deposit back but no answer

Hired as: Mariachi Band


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Mallorie P.

May 24, 2024

Entertaining

Ivan was very communicative throughout the process, he was running late but it did not cause any issues because my party was flexible. My guests were impressed and entertained with the trio. They came decked out in their outfits. It was an event held outside, it was a hot day - they kept it very professional. I would recommend and book again. Thank you for making my mom feel very special!

Hired as: Mariachi Band


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Adrian Z.

March 4, 2024

Canceled last minute and will not return my deposit

Hired ivan "el charro de el paso" for an event and he canceled on me last minute day before saying he did not realize he had a different event the same day negotiating the time and the day for me to change or get my deposit back of course I asked for the deposit back but it's already been 4 days and he has not returned my calls or messages much less the deposit. I've got proof of this in messages he even sent a contract 😀 don't take chances on him

Hired as: Mariachi Band

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Booking information

Price range: $200-2000

Languages: English, Spanish

Unions: A.F. & A. M.

What to expect

The client, depending on what their budget or choice of the show they would like to have (speaking choice of time) varies on what they will see. I always arrive about 15 minutes prior, to make sure that everything is as planned, or in some cases, to set up the sound system. If it is a Serenata, which consist of 5 songs, I usually start with an introductory song, such as Las Mañanitas, our birthday song, if it's a birthday, and 4 more songs of your or your loved one's choice. The 30 minute set is the same except it's a 30 minute window to pick as many songs that fit in that time frame. Anything after a full hour, I do take a break in between, so it would be sets of 45 minutes. I have enough repertoire to have enough songs for at least 5: hours with out repeating any songs. I also deliver special gifts or requests at the time of performance. I also allow, of course client permitting, the guests to request or sing songs with me on stage. I do offer a contract and or an invoice at the time of booking. I also count with a sound system and could perform at your event as a soloist artist, or accompanied by a 5-8 person mariachi; it all depends of what you would like to hire. I also am a master of ceremony and may entertain through out the event. I also make elaborate wedding or quinceañera events and choreograph dance routines, as the old weddings and celebrations were done a few hundred years ago. I also count with a full ballet Folklorico and Mariachi show songs for special occasions. I am your one stop shop!! Contact me now for more information!

About

Born in the frontier borderland city of El Paso, I started as a professional Singer or interpreter for Mariachi music in 7th grade Riverside Middle School in 1998. I joined a professional group here in El Paso, where I dedicated the following 25 years to study our beloved music, so that I could perform the songs how they should sound in the original recording; of course with the exception of my voice interpreting your favorite song. I have played all over the United States as well as Japan, Puerto Rico, and some parts of Iraq. I strive to keep up to date with the new Mariachi music coming out along with the extensive repertoire of your all-time favorites. I was given this gift from our Heavenly Father to share with you and the whole world, so it is with my greatest pleasure to perform for you and be your choice and preference for the future and beyond.

Additional booking notes

If your event does have a stage, or if we will be needing electrical power for our stage set up, we will arrange it at the time of the booking and instructions will be on the written contract.

Team

Alejandro Palacios Main Artist/ performer

Set list

For a set list, I allow the client to send me one in advance, or you may choose the songs during the performance.

Influences and inspiration

Jose Alfredo Jimenez, Javier Solis, Pedro Infante, Jorge Negrete, Mariachi Vargas ect

Setup requirements

Power outlets if sound system is requested

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