Over the course of this extraordinary career, Vida, also known as, The Electric Cowboys, have been awarded multiple awards in some of TTMA’S major categories.
Far beyond the extraordinary levels of success that Vida has already achieved, 2001 managed to add further levels of accomplishment as the group accepted the challenge to tour the record breaking “Fly” tour with Country music’s very own, The Dixie Chicks.
In addition, to this successful tour, the group has opened up for some of Country Music’s biggest names like: JO DEE MESSINA, CLAY WALKER, NEAL McCOY and SHeDAISY.
Fans from all over the country have had the opportunity to see Vida at they’re very best, and recognized them as not just a Tejano rocker… but as a group with a passion for music. A passion strong enough to propel their career through many more years of enormous success. This unpredictable group’s foundation is built upon solid dedication, hard work, teamwork, and above all it all comes directly from the heart.
Everyone gives their 101%, and play absolutely amazing parts. These key ingredients allow them to give in return to the thousands of fans that come out and inspire each night of this musical journey. It’s appreciation, among talent that has made their rapport with the audience truly unexcelled.
These down to earth, yet undeniable superstars are:
TTMA’S 2005 “Guitar Player Of The Year” Jason Martinez, Keyboards, Javier Sauceda, Bass, Rick Vega, Drums, Tim Villanueva, Accordian, Joel Vasquez, and last, but certainly not least. The Voice behind it all: Art Tigerina
Lead Vocalist, Art Tigerina, consistently earns critical praise as a charismatic Vocal artist with a versatile expressive ability.
A versatility that has become one of Vida’s trademarks.
With the release of “Vida Vivo” in 2004, Vida toured in Broad recognition for their unique artistry, and received a Grammy nomination for “Best Album” at the 47th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Vida’s release “Ultimo Segundo” only continued the success as hit single “Tomas Tomas” Climbed the charts.
This is truly a group that stops at nothing!
The hard work, and dedication continue…
For months of long hours the group worked very closely With Nashville producers to release their first Country album Entitled “Prisoners Of The Honky Tonk”, an album that will Feature original country tunes. An album that will become another amazing display of this career that only continues to soar, taking The Electric Cowboys to new heights of achievement and accomplishment.
Now with seven of the best selling albums in the industry, Vida is like a slow burning fuse headed for explosion, and to add fuel to the fire is none other than Vida’s proud sponsors:
The king of Beers “Budweiser”(Anheuser Busch), Gibson Guitars, Jay’s Auto Sales, Sabian Symbols, and Promark drumsticks.
Some of Vida’s many awards are as follows:
1998 “TTMA SHOWBAND OF THE YEAR”
1999 “TEMA SHOWBAND OF THE YEAR”
1999 “TEMA DRUMMER OF THE YEAR”
1999 “TEMA MALE ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR”
2004 “TTMA RISING BAND OF THE YEAR”
2005 “TTMA SHOWBAND OF THE YEAR”
2005 “SXSW TEX MEX ABND OF THE YEAR”
2005 “TTMA GUITAR PLAYER OF THE YEAR”
2005 “RECEIVED GRAMMY NOMINATION”
2005 “CURRENT MAGAZINE BEST TEJANO/CONJUNTO GROUP OF THE YEAR”
VIDA’S DISCOGRAPHY ARE AS FOLLOWS:
VIDA WITH THEIR #1 HIT.. “SIN BUENAS CONDICIONES”
SIN CONTROL WITH THE TOP 5 HIT “MUJERES, MUJERES”
SANGRE PARA TI, FEATURING “COMO VIVIRE”
ELECTRIC COWBOYS, WITH HIT SINGLE “ CUANDO, CUANDO”
VIDA VIVO- GRAMMY NOMINATED LIVE ALBUM
ULTIMO SEGUNDO, WITH HIT SINGLE “TOMAS, TOMAS”
