exclusive interview con Jorge David Marroquin, 2013

Exclusive interview con Jorge David Marroquin,2013.
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Toledo, Ohio. Hello as I dig myself out of this snow storm, I am blanca blanch blanco con on the road again interview. Today I am half frozen but here to interview a Tejano star, Jorge David Marroquin, coooooold. Now for that interview.
Bbb: hello Jorge can you give me a hug and a hand off this bicycle?
JD: Absouluetly! How about a warm cup of coffee as well...lol.

 

BBB: how long have you been in the music business?
Jd; I started playing the accordion at 14yrs of age. My father traded a bajo for a 2 line horner accordion. By age 16 I was playing with a local band here in Toledo & at age 19 I started my own band with my brother. We gigged for about 3 years together & I was given an opportunity to join one of the hottest bands in the Midwest at the time, Joe Ybarra y Sangre Nueva. At the time I joined, Sangre Nueva had already made a name for themselves throughout the country.

This gave me an opportunity to travel with artist like Little Joe, Aldaberto, Rey Reyna, & others. While with them in the early 90's we toured throughout Texas several times. Life as a musician & having a young family was difficult so I was faced with a decision to be a musician or a family man.

The decision was easy...So in 1995 I stopped playing in the music scene & got involved with our church & started helping with our worship band. Fast-forward to 2010...the opportunity presented itself to put together a Tejano Christian CD. I worked with Rolando Revilla, a tremendous producer here in the Midwest to make this happen.

January of 2011 I released my first solo CD entitled "The Time Is Now". I wanted to be able to express to our Tejano fans, artist, & musicians that despite what some may think, God loves Tejano music! Over the next 2 years tremendous opportunities presented themselves. I was introduced to multi-Grammy award winning producer Bob Gallarza & that is when "Caminos Del Alma" was born.

 

BBB; can we say it’s a dream come true or when you were a kid was there something else you wanted to do?
Jd: This is definitely one of my dreams I am living. I am the youngest of 11 children (8 sisters & 2 brothers) & I can remember Saturday mornings in the late 70's early 80's my mom & dad would leave to the stores & leave instructions to my sisters to clean the house.

We lived in an all anglo neighborhood & by 10AM on Saturday mornings our house would smell like fresh Pine-Sol & music blaring from the lp's with the likes of Jimmy Edward (my all time favorite), Latin Breed, Joe Bravo, Joe Jama just to name a few...I can remember at 6/7 yrs old singing to the lp's. I loved the full orchesta sound! So yes to be able to build a project that has the full orchesta sound, WOW a dream come true it is...

BBB: I see you have a new cd and video release, can you tell a little bit about that ( Buenas Raza!!!!!!!!!!!! Hot off the Press.....Some New Onda Tejana Musica....desde Ohio......A Bob Gallarza production.....Presenta Mr. Jorge David Marroquin!!!!!!!!!!! Lo Mas Nuevo de La Onda y Con un Fuete Explosivo Sonido de Aquellas.......Check it Out....There's more where this came from....Muy Pronto a La Vente!!!!!!!!!!!)?wow ?

Jd: Yes. We just released the 1st single, Solo Contigo, on March 4, 2013. It's incredible the response we have received. We are receiving air play throughout the country & Mexico, both internet & radio. I just received a message Sunday March 10 that we landed the #2 spot on Tejano 4 Life charts. We are planning a CD release sometime in April both in San Antonio & Toledo.

 

 

BBB: tell us how BoB Gallarza productions found you and how does it feel working with them?

Jd; First of all, Bob is one of the best at what he does. So many people can duplicate what he does but to have the creativity to arrange & produce from scratch is incredible. We were introduced when I completed my first project in January 2011. After talking for a couple of months I flew to Houston to meet with Bob. I shared my vision with Bob & what I wanted to do with this next project. In March of 2011 we made it official to start the project & signed a contract. I knew working with Bob would be difficult because we were 1200 miles away from each other but it felt right. So to answer your question, I am blessed to have the opportunity to work with his team. He has produced for some of the best in Tejano music & for this I am humbled.

 

BBB: do you think Tejano is dying?
Jd: I don't think "dying" is the right word. Our music will never die. Are we struggling? Yes. In my opinion there are many issues we face in the Tejano industry. One of them is keeping our music alive through our children. It's good to listen to different genres of music but we cannot let our children lose sight of our roots.

 

 

BBB; can we say it’s a dream come true or when you were a kid was there something else you wanted to do?
Jd: This is definitely one of my dreams I am living. I am the youngest of 11 children (8 sisters & 2 brothers) & I can remember Saturday mornings in the late 70's early 80's my mom & dad would leave to the stores & leave instructions to my sisters to clean the house. We lived in an all anglo neighborhood & by 10AM on Saturday mornings our house would smell like fresh Pine-Sol & music blaring from the lp's with the likes of Jimmy Edward (my all time favorite), Latin Breed, Joe Bravo, Joe Jama just to name a few...I can remember at 6/7 yrs old singing to the lp's. I loved the full orchesta sound! So yes to be able to build a project that has the full orchesta sound, WOW a dream come true it is...

 

BBB: do you believe in UFO’s or Vamnpires?
Jd; Haha! No sir. I believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. I know without a shadow of a doubt that He is my Savior & because of my faith in Him, I have eternal life.

 

BBB: do you plan on touring texas any time soon?
Jd: Yes. I will be performing @ Fan Fair & Fiesta this year. Through my ministry I have been blessed to be invited many different places throughout the world. I think I have a unique opportunity as I spread the gospel to also spread Tejano music in areas that have never heard it. My wife & I will be moving to San Antonio this coming August.

BBB: why would a person quit his job and start a onda career, don’t you think that’s kind of risky?
Jd: Absolutely it is risky! Just ask our artists that are traveling full time. Our industry is no different then any other business. You can be the best at what you do but if you don't have a big customer base it will be difficult to survive.

BBB: living in Ohio, gee sir is there any Tejano clubs here?
Jd; Toledo has 2 clubs that have live music. One has live music every Saturday night & the other usually has live music once a month. We are fortunate to have a few promoters that will have multiple events every year that are all Tejano. Starting Memorial day weekend throughout the summers we have multiple festivals that feature Tejano Artists (including headliners from Texas).

 

BBB: if given the chance to speak with a group of young people, what would you tell them about life?
Jd: You have control of your life. Regardless of what you are told, how you are treated, or what people think, you are the only one in control of your life. Sometimes is seems though we've been dealt a bad hand in life, but this is what I live by...God will only allow that which we can handle. If you put God first in all you do, it doesn't matter how many times you fail or make mistakes you can always come back to Him & you start brand new. How incredible is that? He will always show you unconditional love...

BBB: and finally is there anything you would like to share with your fans from around the world?
Jd: I would just say thank you for your support of Tejano music. I am humbled to the response I have received. I am just living the destiny God has called me to live. I would not feel right finishing this interview without expressing to all of you the love God has for you. God does not look at yesterday He only looks at your present & future. Everyone of you have a destiny & God has promised to give you the desires of your heart according to His will & purpose for your life. If God can use me...He surely can use you! God bless you all & I look forward to seeing you soon.

BBB: well sir I quess its time to hit the road, can you give me a hand back on this frozen bicycle and would you mine if I stayed overnight?
JD: Certainly, whatever you need...

BBB: well after spending a few warm nights here in ohio I find it so cool que la onda is here , I am BBB con on the road again interviews.