Los Lonely Boys are comprised of the three Garza brothers: Henry on guitar, Jo Jo on bass, and Ringo on the drums (what else). They had already made a name for themselves in the Texas and Southeast club circuit, thanks to their smoldering live performances, but with the release of their self-titled debut album, around the end of 2003, it became clearly obvious that these lonely boys were about to break out of their local music scene and greet the rest of the world.

After reading a rave review of their show at the 9:30 Club, in Washington, DC, this summer, and hearing their single "Heaven" on the radio, I decided to check out their debut album. Honestly, I just wasn't that impressed with it. After hearing about their intense live performances, highlighted by HenryGarza's dynamic guitar playing, I was expecting something a little heavier andguitar dominated, a la Stevie Ray Vaughan and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. The Los Lonely Boys album was a little too tame and ballad dominated for my Texas-blues-rock taste. Fortunately, Texican Style - Live From Austin sets things straight, as the boys turn their amps up to eleven and take these song to a whole new level of intensity.

On this DVD, The Lonely Boys perform to over 25,000 people at the famed Auditorium Shores outdoor venue in Austin, Texas. This historic concert was the biggest South by Southwest convention show ever. The concert stage was huge and wide open on every side so you could see the beautiful Town Lake in the background, as well as some of the Austin skyline. The three Garza brothers filled the large stage nicely, as they performed with heroicenergy and enthusiasm, undoubtedly inspired by the fervent reception of theirhometown fans. For a trio, their sound is large and lush, reminding me a little of Rush in the way that they sound like much more than just three guys up on stage. Henry Garza is certainly destined to be a guitar superstar. Along with his phenomenal guitar playing, he is also an excellent, soulful singer, harmonica player, and has loads of charisma and stage presence to augment his great guitar style. Brother Jo Jo favors the six-string bass and uses every inch of it to fill the sonic space during Henry's solos. He is also an excellent singer, with equally dynamic stage presence, and even demonstrated some pretty impressive guitar work during "Supper Time". Youngest brother Ringo is a very solid drummer who also adds some important harmony and backing vocals to the mix. The Garza brothers are all still in their early to mid-twenties but carry themselves like seasoned professionals, which is no surprise since they have been playing together since they were kids, both as their father's backing band, and as Los Lonely Boys playing the Nashville scene all throughout the 90's.