Ruminations of an Expatriate

I was sitting in the lobby of the Hotel Virginia just finishing up the Casa de Mezcal post when a couple of husky young fellows entered and sat down on the couch adjacent to where I was sitting. I do not have wireless reception in my room so I hang out either the lobby or restaurant to take care of my internet business.

I noticed that the young fellows were speaking English really well and remarked on its quality. One of the fellows answered that he was born in Chicago and the other in American Lake Idaho.

The fellow from Chicago, Hector, indicated that he plays drums in a Duranguemse band, Autoridad de la Sierra; and the other fellow, Piko, indicated he worked security for the band. Either one of the fellows could work security anywhere, given there sizes.

Hector explained that Duranguemse, named for the Mexican state of Durango, is a genre developed in Chicago and consists of electronic keyboards, a tuba, other brass instruments, and an accordion. Hector also remarked that Chicago is a “magical” place for music.

The shot above is of the band’s logo on their tour bus.

Another interesting encounter on the road.

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