“Lopez’s words feel like a sacred mantra for the coming days.” -The Boulder Weekly
“I’ve been moved in a way that I haven’t experienced since I first heard Nora Jones’s first album.
Antonio is a gifted singer/songwriter, the likes of which come along only on the tail of Haley’s Comet.”- The Pagosa Daily Post
“His words may be physically quiet, but spiritually they are louder than a riot.” -Taste Culture
“I’ve been moved in a way that I haven’t experienced since I first heard Nora Jones’s first album.
Antonio is a gifted singer/songwriter, the likes of which come along only on the tail of Haley’s Comet.”- The Pagosa Daily Post
“His words may be physically quiet, but spiritually they are louder than a riot.” -Taste Culture
BIO
Here We Are, the new album by Antonio Lopez, explores the intimate connection between our hopes, dreams, and fears. Here We Are is an alluring collection of songs written by an artist wrestling with his ego as he chases success and slow dances with failure. Through the lens of his indigenous Chicano roots, Lopez speaks many truths with gentle precision. His songwriting is lyric-forward folk, with marimba swells and swooning Spanish guitar flourishes on top of a rock-solid rhythm section. Rather than tell the listener what to feel or think, Lopez invites you to see yourself reflected in the stories and cinematic soundscapes. Speaking about the album's name, Lopez says, "Part of being human is spending a lot of time in our heads with our thoughts. Often, we consume ourselves with recollecting the past or dreaming up the future. I named this album "Here We Are" as a reminder that life occurs in the present moment. Another reason why I chose to name it "Here We Are" is to acknowledge the intrinsic connection between all living things. All living things depend on their environment to supply their needs. Thanks to my family, friends, and fans for being my support system." This album was a collaborative effort. Antonio's bandmates contributed significantly to the creative vision: Chad E. Mathis, Jonathan Sadler, and Christopher Scott Wright.
Here We Are is the highly anticipated follow-up to album of the year winner Roots and Wings, and is out on Friday, November 3, 2023.
Here We Are is the highly anticipated follow-up to album of the year winner Roots and Wings, and is out on Friday, November 3, 2023.
The Antonio Lopez Band (from L to R):
Christopher Scott Wright - drums, vocals
Antonio Lopez - guitar, vocals, piano
Jonathan Sadler - marimba, vibraphone, aux percussion, vocals
Chad E. Mathis - bass, vocals
photo (Lauren Wright Photography)
Christopher Scott Wright - drums, vocals
Antonio Lopez - guitar, vocals, piano
Jonathan Sadler - marimba, vibraphone, aux percussion, vocals
Chad E. Mathis - bass, vocals
photo (Lauren Wright Photography)
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SAVE THE DATE:
You are invited to the release show for our upcoming album, Here We Are! The Concert is on Friday, November 3rd, at Swallow Hill in Denver. For those who have been with me for a while, this is where the release show for Cloud 9000 Vol. 2 was back in 2016. It's wild how time flies. For all the roads that lead us towards today, here we are. Thanks for being part of my journey. Love, Antonio What: Album Release Show for "Here We Are" Where: Swallow Hill Music, 71 E Yale Ave, Denver, CO When: Friday, November 3rd, 8 pm Why: Because you love my music, and I love You ;) 
My new song "Western Winds" is out now on all platforms. This is my favorite recording I've ever been a part of, and I'm pumped to have it out in the world and have you hear it! Hats off to my bandmates for knocking it out of the ballpark.
Credits: Produced, engineered, and mastered by Christopher Wright At Coupe Studios Music + Sound Design and Workitbirdstudios written by Antonio Lopez arrangements by Chad E. Mathis, Antonio Lopez, and Christopher Wright bass, and bg vocals: Chad E. Mathis vibraphone, marimba, percussion: Jonathan Sadler drums, percussion, bg vocals: Christopher Wright guitar, lead vocals: Antonio Lopez 
I'm releasing new music on Friday, April 14, dropping two songs as "doubles"! It's a tongue-in-cheek way of releasing music as the music business has shifted. The trend is for musicians to release singles more frequently to feed the algorithm rather than full-length albums every few years. Calling them doubles harkens back to when singles had an A and B side because they were on a physical record. Side A is "The Future is Now," and side B is "Secular Penitente." If you are a Spotify or Apple Music user, you can pre-save at the link in my bio. Pre-saving helps independent artists by boosting the song in the algorithms come release day. Thanks for listening, and thank you for your support!
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Roots and Wings won both Album of The Year and Folk / Singer-Songwriter Song of The Year! Thanks to everyone who voted in The Colorado Playlist's listener's poll.
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