During a show at Nashville’s 3rd & Lindsley on Thursday night (Jan. 7), Warner Music Nashville introduced its new band, The Last Bandoleros. The band includes Derek James (guitar/vocals), Diego Navaira (bass/vocals), and Jerry Fuentes (guitar/vocals). The Last Bandoleros are managed by Cherrytree Management’s Martin Kierszenbaum.
Navaira’s father is Grammy-winning Conjunto artist Emilio Navaira Sr., who recorded for Capitol Nashville as Emilio in the 1990s.
Pictured, (L-R): Kevin Herring, SVP Promotion; Scott Hendricks, EVP A&R; Zach Jones, drummer; Derek James, guitar/vocals, The Last Bandoleros; John Esposito, President & CEO, WMN; Diego Navaira, bass/vocals, The Last Bandoleros; Jerry Fuentes, guitar/vocals, The Last Bandoleros; Peter Strickland, EVP & GM, WMN; Lisa Ray, VP Brand Management; Chris Palmer, VP Promotion.
The Last Bandoleros perform for a standing-room-only crowd of invited industry members last night, Jan. 7, 2016, at 3rd & Lindsley. Warner Music nashville label head John Esposito and Producer/Exec. VP Scott Hendricks unveiled the company’s newest artist signing, calling the band “one of the most exciting artists we’ve ever had the privilege of working with” and touting their music as “unlike anything else.”
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