Recorded in January 2013 at their home in Midlothian, Texas.
Conjunto Baraja de Oro is one of the hottest bands going these days. Affectionately known as Conjunto BDO or simply BDO, North Texas husband and wife duo Mario and Betty Barajas are taking the Conjunto world by storm, boasting multiple Tejano Music Award nominations, incredibly well-attended shows, high-quality songwriting and recordings, and a loyal army of fans.
Mario has been working hard for nearly 30 years playing accordion and singing in various Tejano groups. For over 20 years, he and Betty have, with their super-talented band members, steadily built the phenomenon that is Conjunto Baraja de Oro.
We took an afternoon drive up to Midlothian, Texas, just north of the I-35 split (and the closest Braum’s Ice Cream to Austin!), and really enjoyed getting to know the pair. After talking with them, we came away with a great sense of how much of a labor of love this is for both of them, something we can definitely identify with.
They both have killer good looks, brains, talent, and extraordinary love for and from their fans. Add to that their marketing savvy, business acumen, drive to succeed, and undeniable passion for the music, and the result is nothing short of amazing. We hope you enjoy getting to know them as much as we did.
Since this interview was first posted and since their Austin debut at the 2013 Rancho Alegre Conjunto Festival, BDO has become one of the most in-demand Conjuntos in Austin and continues to tour all over Texas.
BDO also became even more of a family band when they added daughter Victoria on bass and son Jordan on bajo sexto.
Songs played:
Ayer y Hoy
Que Lastima
Prieta Casada
Yo Vendo Unos Ojos Negros
Infiel
Star-Spangled Banner
Damelo
Dos Ojas Sin Rumbo
Sembre Mi Amor
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