Mark Guerrero Radio

Eastside Sound of East Los Angeles in the '60s

Mark Guerrero interviews seven musical artists from what has become known as the "Eastside Sound" of East Los Angeles in the 60s.  His guests include the late Richard "Scar" Lopez of Cannibal & the Headhunters, George Delgado of the Premiers, Sal Murillo of the Blendells, Andy Tesso and Max Uballez of the Romancers, Rudy Salas of the Salas Brothers, and Ersi Arvizu of the Sisters.  Recordings of all the above groups are played and discussed.

Los Illegals

Mark Guerrero interviews Willie Herron, Jesus "Xuiy" Velo, and Bill Reyes of the East L.A. punk band Los Illegals about their career and plays selected recordings from their catalog.

Hirth Martinez

Mark Guerrero interviews the late, great songwriter and recording artist, Hirth Martinez.  In the mid-70s Hirth recorded two albums on Warner Brothers Records.  The first, "Hirth From Earth," was produced by Robbie Robertson of the Band, the second, "Big Bright Street," by John Simon.  His extraordinary songs have been covered by Paul Butterfield, Manfred Mann, Julio Iglesias, and many others.

Hirth Martinez "Live" Recordings

Mark Guerrero interviews the late Hirth Martinez about some of the recordings from his "live" album, "I Love To Play For You," a performance at McCabe's in Santa Monica, and some recorded "live" in studio.

Mark Guerrero

Mark Guerrero talks about his career and plays recordings from his catalog.  Mark has recorded with GNP Crescendo Records with Mark & the Escorts, Kapp Records with Nineteen Eighty-Four, Ode Records as a solo artist (produced by Lou Adler), Capitol Records as a solo artist, and A&M Records with Tango.

Geri Gonzalez aka Geree

Mark Guerrero interviews r&b/Latin rock vocalist supreme and MCA recording artist Geri Gonzalez, aka Geree, and plays selected recordings from her catalog.

Louie Perez of Los Lobos

Mark Guerrero interviews Louie Perez of Los Lobos about the band's music and career and plays selected recordings from the Los Lobos catalog.

Fred Sanchez and Jerry Salas of El Chicano

Mark Guerrero interviews Fred Sanchez (founder, leader, bassist) and Jerry Salas (lead singer, guitarist) of El Chicano about their music and career and play and discuss selected recordings from their catalog including their hits "Viva Tirado," and "Tell Her She's Lovely."

Rudy Salas of Tierra

Mark Guerrero interviews singer/songwriter/guitarist Rudy Salas, leader of Tierra, about his career and plays selected recordings from Tierra's catalog including their hits "Together" and "Memories." 

Ersi Arvizu

Mark Guerrero interviews singer/songwriter Ersi Arvizu about her life and career, which includes being a member of the Sisters, El Chicano, and a solo artist on "Friend for Life," an album produced by Ry Cooder.  Her participation on Cooder's "Chavez Ravine" album and her career as a boxer and boxing trainer are also discussed.