Rancho Alegre Interview - Julian Fernandez - Los Texas Wranglers

Recorded in 2012 at his home in East Austin.

For decades, Julian Limon Fernandez of Los Texas Wranglers has worked to keep Conjunto alive in Austin. Through various lineups, he and his band Los Texas Wranglers have played in all kinds of venues around Austin, rodeos, tardeadas, benefits, festivals, etc. 

A drummer and songwriter, Julian puts his heart and soul into his career as a musician and bandleader. Of the people we have interviewed, he might also be one of the biggest fans as well as a performer. He talks of great memories with a big grin on his face, showing how much he loves what he does.

Julian offered priceless insight, advice, and support as we planned the very first Rancho Alegre Conjunto Festival in 2012, and has continued to be one of our mentors as our organization has grown and changed. This kind of relationship is nothing new for him, as he is always offering his experience to help young artists develop as well.

We hope you enjoy this interview with someone with decades of history as a musician with some of the best in Tejano and Conjunto.

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