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Calexico's sound shifts like the desert sand

by Steve Seel and Calexico

September 28, 2006

The band Calexico
The band Calexico
MPR Photo/Derrick Stevens

The Tucson-based band has been around since the mid-90s, forming in the wake of the Friends of Dean Martinez and Giant Sand. Its line-up always includes founders Joey Burns and John Convertino but, as one of its hallmarks, the band often shifts personnel and collaborates with other bands such as Iron and Wine.

The band stopped by The Current to chat with Steve Seel about their musical direction.

Songs performed: "Cruel," "Bisbee Blue" and "Roka."