May 12, 2010
Corazon w/ a ' over the Z!
A short story about Friday May 14th 2010: "Its like when you don't "want" to drink a beer, but you "do" and it tastes really "REALLY" good. All the while your thinking... "Hmm, i better not go out tonight because of (add some cop out excuse here)" [more...]
Apr 18, 2010
The Sol of Santa Fe
As you may know, La Junta put the Sol of Santa Fe together starting in 2007 after the high drop out rate in Santa Fe was brought to the bands attention. Continuing almost every year since this concert of local Santa Fe musicians perform for you while benefitting Santa Fe. This year we have [more...]
Apr 07, 2010
April Junting!
We have SO much going on this month its awesome! First up, a double header... we have the Launchpad on Friday April 9th w/ Midnight Creepers, Zoology, & DJ Halcyon! Then Milagro 139 in Santa Fe doing an all nighter this Saturday April 10th. Then on April 16th we will be tearing it up at [more...]
Feb 22, 2010
This Month in JuntaVille!
We're officially back! Tons of shows booked through August, including Arizona and a 10 Day Colorado tour! This month we have Shadows in Taos, NM on March 5th. March 11th at Corazon in Santa Fe for our friend Felix's Birthday. A FREE, ALL AGES show in Santa Fe at Warehouse 21!! and finishing [more...]
Feb 03, 2010
Coming out of hibernation!
La Junta has started booking for the first half of their calender year! So check out their myspace and this website for the most up to date calender listings so you can make it to the next show! Next stop: The Launchpad Feb. 19th!! For booking information send an email through our contact [more...]
Jan 19, 2010
Taos January 30th!
We've been hard at work on post production of the live album we just recorded at the end of December tittled "Always Live" but decided to come out of hibernation and take a gig in the Taos Ski Valley on January 30th 2010. 104.1 the Edge radio will be there hosting their edge weekend [more...]
Nov 05, 2009
Come & be apart of our LIVE RECORDING!! Dec. 26th!!
We will be recording a "live album" on December 26th 2009 at the Santa Fe Brewing Company and would LOVE to have YOU be apart of it! We will be playing 2 sets....NO COVER before 8pm! Follow this link to the event on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=167083245788&ref=mf [more...]
Nov 05, 2009
Join us & Andres "Draezey" Estrada for his CD release party Nov. 20th!
This CD Release Party is in celebration of the release of "Highest Way" by Andres "Draezey" Estrada of One Foundation & Mystic Vision...featuring performances by La Junta, Mystic Vision & 2Bers with the One Foundation Band and DJ Breakaway on the one's and two's [more...]
Oct 09, 2009
Border 2 Border...New Mexico Tour 2009!
Day 4 of our NM Tour with Liquid Cheese brings us to Albuquerque! Come check out DJ Halcyon, Law of Attraction, and Liquid Cheese Tonight October 9th at the Launchpad... doors open at 7pm... first 100 people get in early!! [more...]
Sep 01, 2009
Tour was a blast! Next Stop: Corazon for the "After Burn" on Zozobra n
Its official, We're back! Our tour through the southwest was an amazing an positive experience. We met many great people, wowed crowds, & sold a ton of albums! 9 shows in 10 days is a little much but Flagstaff, Venice, L.A., Big Sur, Santa Maria, Hollywood, San Diego, & Tempe Az, made [more...]
Aug 10, 2009
FREE show on the Santa Fe Plaza!
Its finally hapening! La Junta will be on the Santa Fe Plaza on Tuesday August 11th as part of the Santa Fe Bandstand Summer Music (http://www.santafebandstand.com/) So come out, music is at 6pm sharp! Also check out La Junta in the Taos Ski Valley this Friday August 14th at The Stray Dog [more...]
Aug 10, 2009
New Album Available Online Right NOW!
If you dont have your copy of "Slangin Dirt" yet you are really dropping the ball! This new collection of La Junta music is the best yet, combining everything you love about a rhythmic rap style delivery blended with soulful lyrics and a warm delivery presented over feel good music [more...]
Aug 02, 2009
3rd CD release this week in Taos NM!
This Friday August 7th at Shadows Bar in Taos New Mexico we will be jamming out our new album "Slangin Dirt" to celebrate our 3rd release party! Doors open eary and music starts at 8:30 so get your hype face on and lets do it! [more...]
Jun 25, 2009
CD Releases THIS WEEKEND!!
The articles are out, the new t-shirts and stickers are in, the CD's have arived and the band has rehersed to no end. Its time. CD releases this weekend are at the Launchpad in Albuquerque on Friday June 26th and at the Lodge Ballroom June 27th in Santa Fe! We suggest you rest your feet for [more...]
Jun 22, 2009
La Junta article by Todd Lovato in the Local iQ
La Junta CD release parties THIS WEEKEND! 6/26 in Albuquerque & 6/27 in Santa Fe!! Check out the great article about us in the Local iQ magazine or online at http://www.local-iq.com/ [more...]
May 31, 2009
CD Release Parties June 26th & 27th
After months of blood, sweat, and tears our new album "Slangin Dirt" is being printed as we speak, or maybe as I type. Either way, the CD release parties are set for Friday June 26th in Albuquerque at the Launchpad with Cultura Fuerte, Crazy Fool, and Nosotros and Saturday June 27th [more...]
May 18, 2009
La Junta takes home New Mexico Music Award!
1 out of 3 isnt bad! La Junta took home the award for Best Hispanic Contemporary Song for "Gente Mi Gente" off of the 2008 release of "What it is"! After a night of excitement and music overload La Junta is lucky enough to win one on the road thier first year nominated. [more...]
May 14, 2009
Vote for La Junta!!
There is only 36 hours left!! SO, Please go to www.sfreporter.com and vote for US, La Junta, for BEST BAND, BEST NEW ALBUM for "What it is", and Nick Pena for BEST SONGWRITER and VOCALIST!! Thank you SO much!!! [more...]
May 12, 2009
New album "Slangin Dirt" is DONE!
We are currently in the studio finishing up the mixing and mastering section of the album... and its sounding great! This is the first album we have really got our hands dirty in the sense that it was entirely recorded and produced by us! Out of the 12 tracks on the new album, 9 have never [more...]
May 02, 2009
May 8th at the Santa Fe Brewing Company!
We will be performing one night only!! This Friday May 8th at the Santa Fe Brewing Company from 9:30 to 12 midnight. This is the only show we will be putting on untill our June 26th CD release at the Launchpad in Albuquerque so make sure to catch it!! [more...]
Apr 18, 2009
La Junta is nominated for 3 New Mexico Music Awards first time in!
The first year we have entered the New Mexico Music Awards and we got 3 nominations!! The Q-song was nominated for best blues song, Gente Mi Gente was nominated for best hispanic contemporary, and this amazing website was nominated for bes website! This is just the finals, the awards will [more...]
Feb 10, 2009
March Maddness!!
La Junta had been working very hard in the studio for the passed couple months and hopes to complete thier new project in May. The band has been making nothing less then beautiful music. In the mean time the group has been talked out of hibernation for two shows in March! March 13th in Santa [more...]
Dec 21, 2008
Studio Time!
As of October 31st La Junta is officially on hiatus!! We will be taking this time to finish writing and begin recording our next album. We have been working hard to finish our new studio and hope to work hard enough to have our next project out by May of 2009! This next compilation of works [more...]
Oct 10, 2008
La Junta Live at the Launchpad!!
Two more shows before La Junta takes a studio break and this is one of them!! As advertised on 104.1 the Edge La Junta will be at the Launchpad this Saturday night bumping the best Southwest Funk-Rock you ever heard! So come out an support New Mexico best kept secret! Special guest include [more...]
Sep 18, 2008
New Mexico State Fair: Year Dos!
Thats right!! We're lucky enough to hit the Ford Pavillion Stage for the second year in a row! This Saturday September 20th from 9-10pm to close out the last night of the fair.... so if you havnt come out yet this is a perfect oppoutunity to do so... and if you have, then come out again because [more...]
Sep 02, 2008
Que Viva La Fiesta!!
Si senor! Como no! Vamanos!! Yesssssssssssir.... its that time of year again. If your from Santa Fe then there is no need for explaination... if your not: Imagine all your worries, negativity, and bad luck being presented to you in the form of a 40 foot flammable puppet... and someone handing [more...]
Aug 19, 2008
"Unplugged" at SCALO'S IL BAR!!
Yes.... its official!! "Unplugged" La Junta is back at SCALO'S IL BAR, located in the heart of the Nob Hill shopping center, this SATURDAY night August 23rd, for FREE!!! Thats means the same ol' sweaty La Junta energy with an unplugged feel... Fo FREE! So come out and check out one [more...]
Jul 28, 2008
FREE SHOW: Monte Vista Fire Station
This Friday night will be our first attempt at the Monte Vista Fire Station in Albuquerque!! Located in Nob Hill: 3201 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 (505) 255-2424.... FREE to get in... La Junta will be performing all night starting at 9pm, which means you have plenty of time to enjoy [more...]
Jul 28, 2008
WIlLee's Blues Bar
La Junta WilL be at WilLee's thisssss Saturday night August 2nd.... Come out and enjoy a night of Southwest Funk-Rock with Santa Fe's favorite unknown group!! WilLee's is located at 401 S Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM 87501, (505) 982-0117.... $5 cover.... 21+... music starts at 10pm..... [more...]
Jul 16, 2008
"Unplugged" at Scalo's IL Bar!
This Thursday night at 8pm you can catch La Junta in rare form.... "Unplugged". Know for thier high enery perfomances complete with drums, percussion, sax, base, and duel guitars, this unplugged performace will be a tasty change of pace not only for the group but for fans as well. [more...]
Jul 07, 2008
El Farol: Summer Jam!
This Saturday night.... July 12th..... 40 some odd years ago..... a young child by the name of Delmone came into this world with a Saxaphone in his hand and music in his blood. Today Delmone is one of New Mexico's top Sax players and La Junta is fortunate enough to be celebrating his birthday [more...]
Jul 02, 2008
West Coast Tour Return: WHAT IT IS
The first tour for La Junta went beyond expectation. From the cool new fans we met along the way, to our AMAZING family and friends that are SO gratious!! We could not have had a better time.... Thank you all so much! Some words to describe the passed two week of tour: Hype, Love, Reef, Beach, [more...]
Jul 01, 2008
Tour Return Party!!
TOUR RETURN PARTY!!! Who: La Junta Law of Attraction Element 37 What: Concert of live music with even liver musicians Where: RALLI'S 4th St. BAR When: This FRIDAY July 4th 9:00pm Cost: 5 Dollars at the Door... It gets so real sometimes, who wrote my rhyme, With the debeau of "These Dreams" [more...]
Jun 05, 2008
West Coast Tour!!
La Junta will be leaving on thier first tour, June 18th-30th!! Stopping first in Tempe Arizona, out to San Deigo, L.A., and up the coast and back through Flagstaff. Come check out the group for yourself and see what its all about! [more...]
Apr 21, 2008
Our Long-Awaited New CD
We've been in the studio for several months now completing what will be our first industry standard album, titled "What it is." This long overdue compilation of songs includes older songs that have never been recorded, such as: Resurrection, Haters, Pecos, M.J., I Can't, What it [more...]
Corazon w/ a ' over the Z!
A short story about Friday May 14th 2010: "Its like when you don't "want" to drink a beer, but you "do" and it tastes really "REALLY" good. All the while your thinking... "Hmm, i better not go out tonight because of (add some cop out excuse here)" [more...]
Apr 18, 2010
The Sol of Santa Fe
As you may know, La Junta put the Sol of Santa Fe together starting in 2007 after the high drop out rate in Santa Fe was brought to the bands attention. Continuing almost every year since this concert of local Santa Fe musicians perform for you while benefitting Santa Fe. This year we have [more...]
Apr 07, 2010
April Junting!
We have SO much going on this month its awesome! First up, a double header... we have the Launchpad on Friday April 9th w/ Midnight Creepers, Zoology, & DJ Halcyon! Then Milagro 139 in Santa Fe doing an all nighter this Saturday April 10th. Then on April 16th we will be tearing it up at [more...]
Feb 22, 2010
This Month in JuntaVille!
We're officially back! Tons of shows booked through August, including Arizona and a 10 Day Colorado tour! This month we have Shadows in Taos, NM on March 5th. March 11th at Corazon in Santa Fe for our friend Felix's Birthday. A FREE, ALL AGES show in Santa Fe at Warehouse 21!! and finishing [more...]
Feb 03, 2010
Coming out of hibernation!
La Junta has started booking for the first half of their calender year! So check out their myspace and this website for the most up to date calender listings so you can make it to the next show! Next stop: The Launchpad Feb. 19th!! For booking information send an email through our contact [more...]
Jan 19, 2010
Taos January 30th!
We've been hard at work on post production of the live album we just recorded at the end of December tittled "Always Live" but decided to come out of hibernation and take a gig in the Taos Ski Valley on January 30th 2010. 104.1 the Edge radio will be there hosting their edge weekend [more...]
Nov 05, 2009
Come & be apart of our LIVE RECORDING!! Dec. 26th!!
We will be recording a "live album" on December 26th 2009 at the Santa Fe Brewing Company and would LOVE to have YOU be apart of it! We will be playing 2 sets....NO COVER before 8pm! Follow this link to the event on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=167083245788&ref=mf [more...]
Nov 05, 2009
Join us & Andres "Draezey" Estrada for his CD release party Nov. 20th!
This CD Release Party is in celebration of the release of "Highest Way" by Andres "Draezey" Estrada of One Foundation & Mystic Vision...featuring performances by La Junta, Mystic Vision & 2Bers with the One Foundation Band and DJ Breakaway on the one's and two's [more...]
Oct 09, 2009
Border 2 Border...New Mexico Tour 2009!
Day 4 of our NM Tour with Liquid Cheese brings us to Albuquerque! Come check out DJ Halcyon, Law of Attraction, and Liquid Cheese Tonight October 9th at the Launchpad... doors open at 7pm... first 100 people get in early!! [more...]
Sep 01, 2009
Tour was a blast! Next Stop: Corazon for the "After Burn" on Zozobra n
Its official, We're back! Our tour through the southwest was an amazing an positive experience. We met many great people, wowed crowds, & sold a ton of albums! 9 shows in 10 days is a little much but Flagstaff, Venice, L.A., Big Sur, Santa Maria, Hollywood, San Diego, & Tempe Az, made [more...]
Aug 10, 2009
FREE show on the Santa Fe Plaza!
Its finally hapening! La Junta will be on the Santa Fe Plaza on Tuesday August 11th as part of the Santa Fe Bandstand Summer Music (http://www.santafebandstand.com/) So come out, music is at 6pm sharp! Also check out La Junta in the Taos Ski Valley this Friday August 14th at The Stray Dog [more...]
Aug 10, 2009
New Album Available Online Right NOW!
If you dont have your copy of "Slangin Dirt" yet you are really dropping the ball! This new collection of La Junta music is the best yet, combining everything you love about a rhythmic rap style delivery blended with soulful lyrics and a warm delivery presented over feel good music [more...]
Aug 02, 2009
3rd CD release this week in Taos NM!
This Friday August 7th at Shadows Bar in Taos New Mexico we will be jamming out our new album "Slangin Dirt" to celebrate our 3rd release party! Doors open eary and music starts at 8:30 so get your hype face on and lets do it! [more...]
Jun 25, 2009
CD Releases THIS WEEKEND!!
The articles are out, the new t-shirts and stickers are in, the CD's have arived and the band has rehersed to no end. Its time. CD releases this weekend are at the Launchpad in Albuquerque on Friday June 26th and at the Lodge Ballroom June 27th in Santa Fe! We suggest you rest your feet for [more...]
Jun 22, 2009
La Junta article by Todd Lovato in the Local iQ
La Junta CD release parties THIS WEEKEND! 6/26 in Albuquerque & 6/27 in Santa Fe!! Check out the great article about us in the Local iQ magazine or online at http://www.local-iq.com/ [more...]
May 31, 2009
CD Release Parties June 26th & 27th
After months of blood, sweat, and tears our new album "Slangin Dirt" is being printed as we speak, or maybe as I type. Either way, the CD release parties are set for Friday June 26th in Albuquerque at the Launchpad with Cultura Fuerte, Crazy Fool, and Nosotros and Saturday June 27th [more...]
May 18, 2009
La Junta takes home New Mexico Music Award!
1 out of 3 isnt bad! La Junta took home the award for Best Hispanic Contemporary Song for "Gente Mi Gente" off of the 2008 release of "What it is"! After a night of excitement and music overload La Junta is lucky enough to win one on the road thier first year nominated. [more...]
May 14, 2009
Vote for La Junta!!
There is only 36 hours left!! SO, Please go to www.sfreporter.com and vote for US, La Junta, for BEST BAND, BEST NEW ALBUM for "What it is", and Nick Pena for BEST SONGWRITER and VOCALIST!! Thank you SO much!!! [more...]
May 12, 2009
New album "Slangin Dirt" is DONE!
We are currently in the studio finishing up the mixing and mastering section of the album... and its sounding great! This is the first album we have really got our hands dirty in the sense that it was entirely recorded and produced by us! Out of the 12 tracks on the new album, 9 have never [more...]
May 02, 2009
May 8th at the Santa Fe Brewing Company!
We will be performing one night only!! This Friday May 8th at the Santa Fe Brewing Company from 9:30 to 12 midnight. This is the only show we will be putting on untill our June 26th CD release at the Launchpad in Albuquerque so make sure to catch it!! [more...]
Apr 18, 2009
La Junta is nominated for 3 New Mexico Music Awards first time in!
The first year we have entered the New Mexico Music Awards and we got 3 nominations!! The Q-song was nominated for best blues song, Gente Mi Gente was nominated for best hispanic contemporary, and this amazing website was nominated for bes website! This is just the finals, the awards will [more...]
Feb 10, 2009
March Maddness!!
La Junta had been working very hard in the studio for the passed couple months and hopes to complete thier new project in May. The band has been making nothing less then beautiful music. In the mean time the group has been talked out of hibernation for two shows in March! March 13th in Santa [more...]
Dec 21, 2008
Studio Time!
As of October 31st La Junta is officially on hiatus!! We will be taking this time to finish writing and begin recording our next album. We have been working hard to finish our new studio and hope to work hard enough to have our next project out by May of 2009! This next compilation of works [more...]
Oct 10, 2008
La Junta Live at the Launchpad!!
Two more shows before La Junta takes a studio break and this is one of them!! As advertised on 104.1 the Edge La Junta will be at the Launchpad this Saturday night bumping the best Southwest Funk-Rock you ever heard! So come out an support New Mexico best kept secret! Special guest include [more...]
Sep 18, 2008
New Mexico State Fair: Year Dos!
Thats right!! We're lucky enough to hit the Ford Pavillion Stage for the second year in a row! This Saturday September 20th from 9-10pm to close out the last night of the fair.... so if you havnt come out yet this is a perfect oppoutunity to do so... and if you have, then come out again because [more...]
Sep 02, 2008
Que Viva La Fiesta!!
Si senor! Como no! Vamanos!! Yesssssssssssir.... its that time of year again. If your from Santa Fe then there is no need for explaination... if your not: Imagine all your worries, negativity, and bad luck being presented to you in the form of a 40 foot flammable puppet... and someone handing [more...]
Aug 19, 2008
"Unplugged" at SCALO'S IL BAR!!
Yes.... its official!! "Unplugged" La Junta is back at SCALO'S IL BAR, located in the heart of the Nob Hill shopping center, this SATURDAY night August 23rd, for FREE!!! Thats means the same ol' sweaty La Junta energy with an unplugged feel... Fo FREE! So come out and check out one [more...]
Jul 28, 2008
FREE SHOW: Monte Vista Fire Station
This Friday night will be our first attempt at the Monte Vista Fire Station in Albuquerque!! Located in Nob Hill: 3201 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 (505) 255-2424.... FREE to get in... La Junta will be performing all night starting at 9pm, which means you have plenty of time to enjoy [more...]
Jul 28, 2008
WIlLee's Blues Bar
La Junta WilL be at WilLee's thisssss Saturday night August 2nd.... Come out and enjoy a night of Southwest Funk-Rock with Santa Fe's favorite unknown group!! WilLee's is located at 401 S Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM 87501, (505) 982-0117.... $5 cover.... 21+... music starts at 10pm..... [more...]
Jul 16, 2008
"Unplugged" at Scalo's IL Bar!
This Thursday night at 8pm you can catch La Junta in rare form.... "Unplugged". Know for thier high enery perfomances complete with drums, percussion, sax, base, and duel guitars, this unplugged performace will be a tasty change of pace not only for the group but for fans as well. [more...]
Jul 07, 2008
El Farol: Summer Jam!
This Saturday night.... July 12th..... 40 some odd years ago..... a young child by the name of Delmone came into this world with a Saxaphone in his hand and music in his blood. Today Delmone is one of New Mexico's top Sax players and La Junta is fortunate enough to be celebrating his birthday [more...]
Jul 02, 2008
West Coast Tour Return: WHAT IT IS
The first tour for La Junta went beyond expectation. From the cool new fans we met along the way, to our AMAZING family and friends that are SO gratious!! We could not have had a better time.... Thank you all so much! Some words to describe the passed two week of tour: Hype, Love, Reef, Beach, [more...]
Jul 01, 2008
Tour Return Party!!
TOUR RETURN PARTY!!! Who: La Junta Law of Attraction Element 37 What: Concert of live music with even liver musicians Where: RALLI'S 4th St. BAR When: This FRIDAY July 4th 9:00pm Cost: 5 Dollars at the Door... It gets so real sometimes, who wrote my rhyme, With the debeau of "These Dreams" [more...]
Jun 05, 2008
West Coast Tour!!
La Junta will be leaving on thier first tour, June 18th-30th!! Stopping first in Tempe Arizona, out to San Deigo, L.A., and up the coast and back through Flagstaff. Come check out the group for yourself and see what its all about! [more...]
Apr 21, 2008
Our Long-Awaited New CD
We've been in the studio for several months now completing what will be our first industry standard album, titled "What it is." This long overdue compilation of songs includes older songs that have never been recorded, such as: Resurrection, Haters, Pecos, M.J., I Can't, What it [more...]
