Mariachi De Oro

Mariachi de Oro™

Since 1991, El Mariachi de Oro™ has been at the fore-front of the Dallas/Ft.Worth mariachi scene. Dedicated to quality and professionalism and with over 20 years of experience, El Mariachi de Oro has become the premiere mariachi ensemble in North Texas!

El Mariachi de Oro™ is led by Musical Director Felipe Diaz Jr., a graduate of UT Arlington School of Music who is currently a Mariachi Educator in the Grand Prairie Independent School District and the University of North Texas in Denton, TX and Manager Roberto Rueda Jr. who has over 10 years of management with Tarrant County College. The group generally performs traditional and original arrangements of some of Mexico's most recognized musical pieces for all occasions; weddings, quinceañeras, anniversaries, parties and best of all, stage performances. No matter what the occasion Mariachi de Oro™ brings the most festive and traditional Mexican performance for their fans and clients!

Over the years El Mariachi de Oro™ has accumulated various performance awards including The Little Joe Living Legends Award for Best Upcoming Local Talent as well as taking 1st Place:Open Division and 1st Place: Overall at Mariachi Espectacular: National Mariachi Competition in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 2003.

In 2005, Mariachi de Oro™, took stage with the two most recognized mariachi ensembles in the world El Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez and El Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan. The Mariachi Espectacular concert which was held in Fort Worth, with Special Performances by Pablo Montero and Alicia Villarreal, demonstrated to the public the capacity and caliber of this young group and cemented Mariachi de Oro as amongst the best groups in Texas.

Since then, Mariachi de Oro™ has performed on stage alongside some of the genres most recognized and beloved artists including Grammy Award Winner Little Joe, Joe Lopez of Grupo Mazz, Marco Antonio Solis, Chelo, Antonio Aguilar Jr., Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan, Mariachi Mujer 2000, Mariachi Campanas de America, Mariachi Aguilas de America de Jesus Rodriguez de Hijar, The Fort Worth Symphony and 2 Time Grammy Award Winner Mariachi Sol de Mexico.

In 2006, Mariachi de Oro™ along with the Fort Worth Symphony recorded "Ella" written by Jose Alfredo Jimenez. The piece was sung by DECCA© Records recording artist and Tenor Juan Diego Florez on his album "Sentimiento Latino", which he dedicated to the wonderful music of Latin America.

Mariachi de Oro™ continues to be a leader in the local mariachi community and is honored to perform and to have performed for various organizations and companies which include ALCON, Miller Brewing Co., Van Cliburn, Budweiser Anheuser-Busch, Tarrant County College, Texas Christian University, Kansas State University, The Texas State Fair, Ford Motor Company, GM Motors, Ft. Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, El Fenix Restaurants, and various others. Your event could be next!


Group Members:

Musical Director: Vocal/Trumpet: Felipe Diaz Jr.

Bookings Manager: Guitarron: Robert Rueda Jr.

Violin/Vocal: Arturo Ozuna Jr.

Violin/Vocal: Miguel Espinoza

Violin/Vocal: Joanna Martinez

Violin/Vocal: Luis Rodriguez

Violin/Vocal: Juan Sigala

Violin/Vocal: Samuel Gonzalez

Trumpet: Nacho Diaz

Vihuela: Jose "Pepe" Perez

Guitar: Omar Mireles

Guitar: Sergio Palacios

Harp/Vocal: Israel Saavedra

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• Mariachi de Oro was great! It helped make my husband's 40th birthday truly special! It was sometimes hard to hear back from them when I had questions, but I really didn't need too because everything was perfect- they even arrived early! The music was wonderful- they are very talented! -- Victoria S, Burleson, TX, 3/4/2012
• 1 of the best highlighs of the wedding,everone said they were good. -- Mike S, Fort Worth, TX, 6/11/2011
• Mariachi De Oro was fantastic! Their dress and overall appearance is amazing. I would recommend them to anyone wanting the true mariachi experience. Also, never once was I concerned about the booking. Communication was excellent. -- Mary A, Fort Worth, TX, 3/18/2011
• Mariachi De Oro was fantastic! They were timely, professional and extremely talented. I had several party guests compliment them and want to know who they were. They did a great job and I would definitely hire them again in the future. -- Stacie M, Keller, TX, 3/28/2009
• Mariachi de Oro was very professional, looked good, and sounded great. I was very pleased with the performance and would hire them again in a heartbeat. I definitely will recommend!! -- Isaac F, Coppell, TX, 6/11/2011
• I had requested that the group wear their black outfits with the mariachi hats. I was assured by the bands contact person that they would wear them and they did not. I was disappointed that they didnt accommadate my request, however, the talent of the group was awesome and I would use them again. -- Debi W, Grapevine, TX, 4/30/2011
• They are very talented and great Entertainers! They were one of the favorite wedding Events. The only thing is I wished they responded to emails a little quicker. Other than that I was extremely happy with their performance they were a huge hit! -- Liliana A, Fort Worth, TX, 8/28/2010

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