Lisa Morales and Los Texmaniacs

Event Details

Lisa Morales and Los Texmaniacs

Date & Time

Sat, May 30, 7:00 PM

Price

$35.56

Venue

The Kessler Theater

Dallas, TX

1230 West Davis, Dallas, TX, 75208

music nightlife

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Ticket Info

All Ages, $35.56

Price range

$35.56

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About

Los Texmaniacs Max Baca is the Past, Present And Future of Conjunto Music, a true Conjunto master on the Bajo Sexto, a twelve string guitar that provides accompaniment and rhythm for the button accordion, and is Vidal for the true Tex-Mex Conjunto sound. Max Baca has lead his Texmaniacs to become the new worldwide kings of Tex-Mex Roots music, feeding the masses with only the best in musical fare, cooked up from a wide ranging experience touring and recording with legends Flaco Jimenez, The Texas Tornados, Los Super Seven, Lyle Lovett, Rick Trevino and 1996 he recorded with The Rolling Stones on the Voodoo Lounge Album. Max started his group Los Texmaniacs in 1999, inspired by the spirit and experience of TexasTornados who he toured with for 10 years.In 2024 Max Baca was the youngest to be inducted into the Conjunto Music Hall of Fame. N 2005-2009 Max and his Texmaniacs did 4 tours to entertain the troops in Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia and Kosovo during the war. Smithsonian Folkways Recordings invited Max to record the album Borders y Bailes, Which earned an American Grammy win in 2010. Then later nominated in 2014 for a Latin Grammy Folkways album, titled Texas Towns and Tex Mex sounds. 2018, Grammy nomination for the album Cruzando Borders. Max has taken his Tex Mex conjunto sound all over the world touring China, Switzerland Spain, ltaly Argentina, Bangladesh, Canada ect.. and has performed on over 14 Grammy winning albums. Max still continues to receive invitations to perform teach and represent. Different cultural events around the world. Max is goal is to keep on representing and collaborating with young Artists, bringing people from different communities and cultures together, to create happiness and peace by speaking from the heart through his music! Lisa Morales Lisa Morales is an Austin-based singer-songwriter whose music reflects a rich blend of Latin heritage and American roots. A former member of the acclaimed duo Sisters Morales, Lisa continues to honor her cultural legacy through emotionally resonant songs performed in English, Spanish, and Spanglish. With a sound that transcends genres— from folk and rock to Americana and traditional Mexican—her solo work, including the albums Luna Negra, She Ought to Be King, and Sonora, has earned praise for its authenticity, poetic lyrics, and powerful vocals. A cousin of Linda Ronstadt and a torchbearer for family harmonies, Morales brings a legacy of resilience and artistic depth to the modern music scene. Lisa Morales is a genre-defying singer-songwriter whose artistry bridges borders, languages, and generations. Born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Morales was steeped in traditional Mexican music from an early age—a cultural influence that continues to shape her sound. With music running deep in her bloodline (she’s a cousin of pop icon Linda Ronstadt), Lisa rose to prominence as one half of the critically acclaimed duo Sisters Morales, alongside her sister and lifelong musical partner, Roberta. Together, they released six albums that fused Latin rhythms, Americana soul, and poetic lyricism until Roberta’s passing in 2021. Now based in Austin, Texas, Morales continues to evolve as a solo artist, crafting songs that reflect her bicultural identity and lived experiences. Whether she’s singing in English, Spanish, or a seamless blend of both—as she does throughout her solo records like Luna Negra and the Daughter of the Sun, She Ought to Be King, and her most recent project Sonora—her voice carries a singular emotional resonance that connects deeply with audiences. Critics have praised her as “one of the most multifaceted artists to watch” (Rolling Stone), and her music has been described as “an eruption a total purge” (Magnet Magazine), balancing moments of grief, resilience, celebration, and healing. Sonora, in particular, serves as both a tribute and a reinvention—honoring the memories of her sister while stepping boldly into new creative terrain. The album features collaborations with a wide array of celebrated artists, including, JoJo Garza (Los Lonely Boys), Kesley Wilson(Sir Woman) and Tish Hinojosa, as well as a poignant posthumous co-write with Roberta. Morales also welcomed her son, Thomas Spencer, into the recording process—bringing a fresh generation of family harmonies into her work. With her trademark blend of vulnerability and strength, Lisa Morales stands as a voice for multicultural expression, female empowerment, and the healing power of song. Her live performances, often met with standing ovations, are a testament to her authenticity, her heritage, and her enduring creative fire.

About the venue

Historic theater staging music shows, performance art & films, with a separate dining area/bar.

Performing

Singer-songwriter Lisa Morales draws from a creative palette informed by the rhythms, colors and flavors of the Southwest — from the painted-desert skies of her native Tucson, Arizona, where she and cousin Linda Ronstadt grew up, to the sea-salted air of Houston, where she moved at 18, and the history-filled city of San Antonio, where she now lives. Touring most of 2018 with Los Lonely Boys, Los Lobos, and Delia Downs, Lisa continues to record and release music sung in English, Spanish and Spanglish, conveying the promise of new beginnings and confirming that she is a woman in touch with her emotions and inner power.

Grammy Award winners, Los Texmaniacs are the new kings of Tex-Mex . Annointed by Flaco Jimenez , Los Texmaniacs feed the masses, with only the best in musical fare. Founded by Max Baca (bajo sexto, vocals), the TexManiacs are a product of his wide-ranging experience touring and recording with Flaco Jimenenz, the original Texas Tornados, Los Super Seven and even the Rolling Stones. Max has participated on eleven Grammy winning projects. Max is the premiere first call bajo sexto player in the world.

About

Los Texmaniacs Max Baca is the Past, Present And Future of Conjunto Music, a true Conjunto master on the Bajo Sexto, a twelve string guitar that provides accompaniment and rhythm for the button accordion, and is Vidal for the true Tex-Mex Conjunto sound. Max Baca has lead his Texmaniacs to become the new worldwide kings of Tex-Mex Roots music, feeding the masses with only the best in musical fare, cooked up from a wide ranging experience touring and recording with legends Flaco Jimenez, The Texas Tornados, Los Super Seven, Lyle Lovett, Rick Trevino and 1996 he recorded with The Rolling Stones on the Voodoo Lounge Album. Max started his group Los Texmaniacs in 1999, inspired by the spirit and experience of TexasTornados who he toured with for

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