Reyes Accordions

I want to thank Linda Escobar for the following: "I had the pleasure of meeting Oscar Tellez many years ago when he played with Los Guadalupanos. I was just a little girl back then. Every time I saw him he would tell me, "You're my little sister, right?" He would capture my heart immediately with his big smile and happy eyes! His saying to all was "Compadrito". His talent was magnificent and truly God given! I can honestly say that he was the best of the best in the bajo sexto. He captivated his audience with his unique style and showmanship! Our brother, Oscar Tellez, will be deeply missed and will live in our hearts forever!'' - Linda Escobar -

Los Cautivos Del Norte

Los Cautivos Del Norte are a great northern California Norteño band that have been playing the music scene for over thirty years. El Maestro Gabriel Gonzalez founder of the group and Lalo Perez the bajo sexto player first started playing in the streets of Mexicalli, Mexico in the early 70's. Today they have a CD out by Barajs Records and are one of the best Norteño groups in California. Mi amigo Gabriel has been a good friend for over 12 years and I want to thank him for letting me jam with them when they perform. Even though I play conjunto, the band is always willing to play my style. Gabriel is playing a two-tone Gabbanelli FBbEb-EAD purchased at Reyes Accordions. He is one of the best accordion players I have ever met. He can play from the Mingo Saldivar style to the Ramon Ayala style with ease. A true maestro in every sense of the word.

Mis Amigos Glenn from Fidenza, Italy which is in the northern part of Italy and Steve Stacey from El Paso, Texas. Glenn has been playing the accordion for a number of years and has an extensive collection of button boxes. He has made many contacts with Italian accordion makers. You can contact Glenn at glenn.a@libero.it . Steve is a professional musician and is owner of Mesquite Productions where he produces his instructional button accordion videos. Our customers are extremely happy with his Acordeon Vol 1, Pasaditas, and Echate Una Polka.

El Maestro Juan Lopez "El Rey De La Redova" Inducted into the Conjunto Music Hall of Fame in 1989

I had a great privilege to meet one of the last Conjunto Pioneers -- Juan Lopez. As I sat there playing the bajo sexto, I realized that indeed this was a rare opportunity playing next to not only a legend, but a man who had a tremendous impact on Conjunto. It was the likes of Juan Lopez, Narciso Martinez, Pedro Ayala Sr., Santiago Jimenez Sr., and Valerio Longoria, just to name a few, that set the standard in the 1930s & 40s for Conjunto music and accordion technique. Click Here For More Info

El Maestro Daniel Garzes, David Champion, and Gilbert Reyes

Daniel Garzes one of the former members of "Los Tres Reyes" has been performing and writing for many years. He is well respected in the conjunto community and continues to perform. I had the privilege in meeting Mr. Garzes for the first time and was amazed of history behind this man. David Champion is my good old friend from the Rio Grande Valley. David and I grew up in Weslaco and I am happy to have kept in touch with him. Gracias amigo por tu amistad.

Gilbert's son Joshua Reyes and El Maestro Santiago Jimenez Jr. Joshua's twin brother Aleksander was not present. According to Aleksander, If you see his brother you have seen him since they are identical .

Gilbert Reyes con dos Maestros - Mingo Saldivar and Layo Jimenez

Manolo Gonzales, Gilbert Reyes, and Thierry "Carpintero" Carpentier

It was a great pleasure meeting Los Gallos de Paris. Indeed they are great musicians and friendly people. Gracias amigos for your amistad. It was truly interesting communicating with Manolo and Thierry. Manolo only understands Spanish and Thierry only English. I would turn around after talking with Thierry in English and then would have to change to Spanish so Manolo could understand. Once one of them understood, they would in turn talk in French to each other. The fact of the matter is that we understood each other.

Erika Jones & Gilbert Reyes

Erika Die AkkordeonDame - Einen Mexikanischen Polka Spielen

Originally from Berlin Germany, Erika Jones jams a mean German Polka with Gilbert at her house in Palm Springs, California. For good old fashioned sing-alongs and parties for all occasions, contact Erika at (909) 769-2360

Nishelle Montano, Gilbert Reyes, and Loretta Clark VP, at a Wells Fargo event - Tex-Mex Style!