The excitement of performing in different venues and traveling the many roads together is something that creates camaraderie and boosts a bond, of memories that stick around with you forever. The author of the book Los Rondels: Laredo's Original Tejano Recording Artists, Humberto Gonzalez depicted the exact thing in his book. Being a member of the band, he saw all the incidents, performances and adventures the band went through together, showcasing the strong connection between the band members. This particular incident from a section of the book is derived to portray the exact picture of the bondage between the band members.
Sunday Noons at El Campo, Texas
The narrator sets this particular section in the times when the Rondels used to regularly perform at the El Campo, Texas. The performances there were a routine for them and provided them a lot of exposure to other artists and gave them a chance to interact with musicians and bands from across the region. The event used to commence with a radio program, which served as a promotional tool for their evening dance. This strategy helped them gain numbers and get a following for themselves. Apart from the experience and exposure, these Sunday afternoons played an important role in creating a strong bond among the band members. The warm and welcoming atmosphere of the venue allowed them to interact, have fun, enjoy the food and the vibe of the place among themselves, and other musicians present there.
A Unique Challenge that Strengthens Bond
The exposure and fun experiences came up with a unique challenge. As the author described in the early segments of the book, most of the members in this group were college students, and they had to manage, and maintain their academic life along with their music career. These performances at El Campo meant that the band had to drive all the way back to their college to catch their class on the next morning at 08:00 am. This back-and-forth moment week-in and week-out meant that the band members found themselves on the road more often than not, yet their passion for music wasn't going anywhere.
These unique performing and road experiences played a pivotal role in strengthening the bond and brotherhood between the band members, one of the members was remembered by the author phrasing the bond as “Brothers Forever”. This section also emphasizes the dedication of the group, where they travel out of their skins to perform, and run back to their college before 8:00am next morning to take their classes. The dedication towards their passion, and academics was phenomenal, which led to the ultimate success of each of the members.
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