Salucita

Chuy Garcia | The Real Story Behind "Echele Mi Chuy" | Los Huracanes Del Norte

Most bands belong to one generation. Los Huracanes del Norte belong to all of them. Their music raised our parents. Then it raised us. While we have been fortunate to call the García family friends since 2018, welcoming Jesús "Chuy" García to the Salucita table is a moment we’ll never take for granted. Few artists have left a mark on Mexican music—and on Mexican-American families—like Los Huracanes. In this episode, David Suarez and Manny Cabrera skip the standard media tour to sit down for a multi-generational summit. Chuy takes us back to the very beginning: a $7 accordion, a father earning $1.25 an hour, and boys bringing home just 75 cents. Long before the Hollywood star, the sold-out arenas, and the legendary ”¡Échele mi Chuy!” grito, there was simply a family chasing a dream in the fields of San Jose. Today, navigating a massive global enterprise and passing the torch to the next generation, Chuy still lives by one philosophy: renovarse o morir. This is more than a conversation about music. It’s about family, sacrifice, protecting the business, and the legacy that connects generations.  Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.

Regulo Caro - Birth Of Corridos Progresivos|16 Years Of Friendship|Making Your Own Luck

A Wednesday night at V Live in 2011 was the turning point. Régulo was barely four months into his career, playing his very first show right here in Chicago. Somehow, he packed 2,000 people into that room. That night was not just a concert—it was the birth of the Corridos. Progresivos movement in our city. Eric, our friend Eddie, and I were standing right there as it happened. That show is exactly where we met him. Being some of his first friends in Chicago gave us a front-row seat to the moment that catapulted his career. Sixteen years later, we are kicking back at the Salucita table to talk about the full journey. We get into the real story behind the massive risk he took leaving the safety of his father's companies in Sonora to come to the United States for a two-week run of gigs and never returning. Régulo speaks openly about the tragic loss of his brother, Ramiro, and how the media spotlight after that tragedy changed his life and ultimately propelled his career forward. We also catch up on where he is today. We talk about his kids finding success in acting, leaning into viral social media moments like the Amazon delivery rumors, and watching his tracks from ten years ago explode all over again on TikTok. He even breaks down the recent buzz around the Corridos Progresivos return and why putting together a massive reunion show with all the original artists ended up falling apart. Grab a drink and join the table. Salucita! 🥃🔔 Subscribe to the channel for more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@SalucitaPod 🎧 Listen to Salucita on the go: Spotify: [https://open.spotify.com/show/2UTzG6SnlLhakyEnSEOHld] Apple Podcasts: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/salucita/id1875973883]📱 Follow Us: Podcast IG: @salucitapod David IG: @davidasuarez Eric IG: @ericpapisuarez Régulo IG: @regulocaro Manny IG: @midwest.manny

EP 009| Hosts-Only Recap- The Journey, 3.8 Million Views & Finding Ourselves

Welcome back to another episode of the Salucita Podcast! This time, we're doing something a little different. It's a raw, hosts-only episode with the three of us—David, Eric, and Manny—taking a step back to recap the journey so far. We built this platform to be grounded and for the people, and we want to keep it real with you all. In this episode, we talk about the wild milestone of reaching 3.8 million people in 90 days, but we also get into the heavy, everyday stuff that happens behind the scenes. We dive into: • The true purpose of Salucita and why we are much more than just a music podcast. • The backstory of why David finally decided to step in front of the camera, plus the story of him getting kicked out of college three times. • Eric opening up about his weight loss, starting therapy, and learning who he is now. • Our debate on the Sueños lineup, who really deserves the main stage, and breaking down the Deorro collab. • Behind-the-scenes stories, from Manny spotting his clothes in a Jose Esparza video to the dynamics of negotiating in Spanish while Jose Luis Ayala from Los Humildes responds in perfect English. Pull up a chair and join the conversation. Make sure to hit subscribe, drop a comment with your favorite moment, and share this with someone who needs to hear it!

EP 008| Ruben Ramirez: Comedy As A Defense| Navigating The Crowd | Stealing Con Todo

Welcome to Episode 008 of the Salucita Podcast. This week, we sit down with Ruben Ramirez. He is Chicagoland's next great comedian and one of the sharpest voices documenting the Midwest hustle, deconstructing the reality of building a nationwide career in stand up. Overall, this is just a really enjoyable couple of hours spent laughing with the boys. We were also incredibly happy to have Jose Alfredo from Madera 11 drop in as a special guest. He brings his own unique perspective to the table, which makes for some absolutely hilarious moments throughout the episode. We even share the hilarious full circle story of how Ruben unintentionally stole our original podcast name. The very first name we bounced around was going to be Con Todo, but when I searched for it online to see if it was available, I just saw Ruben's big face staring back at me. It was already his. We go far beyond the punchlines in this one to talk about the actual craft. We break down the artistry of a comedy set and exactly what it takes to navigate a tough crowd. Ruben dives deep into how being funny starts as a pure defense mechanism, opening up about having to develop a quick wit just to survive getting bullied by his own siblings. It is a survival story anyone from a loud, tough family knows perfectly. Whether he is performing for four people in Ohio or a packed room across the country, Ruben brings the exact same energy. He is also incredibly gracious with his platform, always bringing along other guests from his hometown and comics he has met along the way. We also have a very real conversation about ICE targeting our communities, navigating the industry, and a hilarious breakdown of Gente Fina sizing for the big boys. MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT In this episode, we officially announce our first ever live comedy special at La Tequileria! Ruben Ramirez will be headlining the room on June 20. You do not want to miss this.

Ep. 007 | Grupo Vanguardia - The Eras Of The Band| Pilates Pioneers| The Sacrifice Of Success

Welcome to Episode 007 of the Salucita Podcast. This week, we sit down with Grupo Vanguardia. They are the undeniable pioneers of the new wave of Chicago entertainment, dominating everything from massive festival stages to the viral live music workout events taking over the city. We take a deep dive into the true evolution of the band. Through different eras, different lead singers, and changing bandmates, Vanguardia has always found a way to reload, stay incredibly organized, and remain completely on top of their game. We talk about why everyone hires them first. When people book Vanguardia, they know exactly the caliber of show they are going to get every single time. We discuss the absolute craze of live groups playing at Pilates and workout events, and how Vanguardia became the immediate top of mind choice for this entirely new cultural space. But we also go back in time. Manny and I reminisce on the great memories we have always had with this group, looking back at incredible milestones like playing Millennium Park and performing right in front of the White House in Washington D.C. Then, we get into the reality behind the glamour. We talk heavily about the mental side of being a working musician and performer. They open up about the heavy expectation of putting aside daily, personal issues the second they hit the stage just to make sure the crowd is entertained. We discuss the true cost of their success, the reality of missing out on family events, and the weight of lost birthdays and holidays. At this table, we do not look for clickbait answers. We get completely underneath the surface. Heavy, lighthearted, and beautifully real, this is a complete look at the men behind the music and the sacrifices they make for their craft. This is where the Mexican American duality comes to talk. Pull up a chair. Pour a drink. Welcome to Salucita.