Acidez is a Street Hardcore Punk Band From México making noise since 2003, with big influences of thrash Metal & D-beat loving the beer and hating the rules.

30 YEARS AGO IN POMONA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, WAS THE BIRTH OF TOTAL CHAOS. CREATED OUT OF THE DESPERATE NEED TO SAVE A DYING GENRE OF PUNK ROCK, DURING A TIME THAT THE MARKET WAS SATURATED WITH A MORE COMMERCIAL NEW STYLE. IT WAS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER TO EXPRESS THEIR SOCIAL AND POLITICAL VIEWS. THE IDEA OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY WAS A SIGNIFICANT THING, FROM ORGANIZING PEACE PUNK PICNICS, TO PROTESTING AGAINST THE GULF WAR, THEIR MUSIC HAD MEANING AND STOOD FOR SOMETHING. OVER THE YEARS, THE BAND HAS SEEN MANY THINGS COME AND GO, BUT THEY HAVE STUCK TO THEIR ORIGINAL IDEALS. WHETHER YOU ARE POP PUNK, STREET PUNK, HARDCORE PUNK, STRAIGHT EDGE, POLITICAL PUNK, GOTH PUNK, SKATE PUNK, CRUST PUNK, METAL PUNK, OR WHATEVER BOX THEY TRY TO PUT YOU IN, TOTAL CHAOS UNITES YOU ALL INTO ONE SCENE: PUNK ROCK!

Punk rock like abuela used to make! Piñata Protest is a “Tex-Mex punk” band from San Antonio, TX. Their self described sound and attitude arises from the two counter-clashing worlds that the band embraces: punk and Tex-Mex.  Piñata Protest’s unique and catchy sound takes the traditional folk rhythms of Tex-Mex music (conjunto and norteño music that is native to the South-Texas and Nortern-Mexican region they originate from) along with the three-row button accordion and combine that with the fast tempos and attitude of punk rock, ska, and many other genres. Along with the use of traditional instruments and rhythms the band also sings in their regional mix of Spanish and English (or Spanglishas it’s called locally). Their songs lyrics cover a range of topics, from political topics close to the ethno-identities of the band, drinking, love, religion, and racism. Adding to their sonic performances is a lively and energetic live show that ignites crowds to mosh, skank, and twirl their dance partners.  Piñata Protest was founded by the Mexican-born singer, song writer, and accordionist Álvaro Del Norte. The band includes Regino Lopez on electric guitar and vocals, Richie Brown on electric bass and vocals, and Chris-Ruptive on drums. Other instruments such as the trumpet and güido are used in not only their studio recordings but their live performances as well.  For over ten years the quartet has maintained a busy schedule of performing and touring throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Spain, and France alongside range of musical acts such as The Reverend Horton Heat, Mariachi El Bronx, Molotov, GBH, Tagada Jones, Guttermouth, Voodoo Glow Skills, Brujeria, The Toadies, Ramon Ayala, The Blasters, Authority Zero, Agent Orange, Ozomatli, Mustard Plug, The Blasters, and Wayne Hancock.  Festivals are a strong point for Piñata Protest. Their very eclectic sound, interactive show, and energetic performances makes them a perfect fit for a wide variety of festivals. Most notably the band has had several official appearances at Punk Rock Bowling, SXSW, The Tejano Fan Fair, Flogging Molly’s Salty Dog Cruise, Palomino Fest, Punk In Drublic, The Latin BMI Awards, Accordion Noir, Muddy Roots Festival, and a slew punk, folk, and Mexican themed festivals.  The bands unique sound has also leaded them to be featured in soundtracks for the following major and independently release films:  Tequila Re-Pasado (2023), Me Estas Matando Susana (2016), La Soldera (2015), Circus of the Dead (2014). The band has also written music specially for Me Estas Matando Susana.  The band has also had several collaborations with companies including releasing their own beer through Freetail Brewing with a released of Piñata Protest beer which was distributed in grocery chains, bars, and venues across Texas. The band has also collaborated with other worldwide brands such as Tecate beer, Ford Motor Company, and Nike Athletics.

Old School Punk band from the Antelope Valley.

Subhumanoid punk from the A.V.! Jeff Von Vomit-Vocals, Franco The Filthy Fucker-Guitar, Mike Sierra-Bass, Brando-Drums