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PART OF THE FAMILIA

- GUERO POLKAS : known as Richard Davila on his birth certificate, Guero was fathered by KEDA founder Manuel Davila. Ricky wanted to be a deejay like his father, so he set off and moved to California, where he worked with such innovative and pioneering musicians as Sylvestor Stewart (of Sly and the Family Stone.) He soon became a popular deejay in his own right speaking in Spanglish, a mixture of Spanish and English. He also developed a persona that he adopted while on the radio called "The Manic Hispanic. Always concerned about his community, while announcing, he would often promote local bail bonds services just in case his listeners would find themselves on the wrong side of the law. And of course, he cared about the music and the artists making the music: "When KEDA started in 1966, we decided to give emphasis to the local artists who were turning out some great music.  We thought it would be ridiculous to act like snobs toward our own musicians."

- CRUZ GONZALEZ

  - DANNY CASANOVA: Danny has always had a hard time telling the truth, making him a hard person to trust. He's even swindled money out of his supposed friends and co-workers. He never owns up to his own mistakes, and spreads rumors about other people. He has become a lying, back stabbing little fat man.

 

 - NELDA SAENZ, "LA REINA DE CONJUNTO MUSIC"  -  I grew up listening to KEDA radio, and I remember myself setting my alarm clock for Saturday mornings at 6 am to listen to LUCKY LOUIE. He inspired me to be a DJ, even though I cannot fill his shoes I can follow his footsteps. I would also like to give a special Thanks to Mr. Roy Paniagua my mentor. And also to La Familia Davila for giving me the opportunity and for believing in me in becoming a DJ. Gracias por todo love you chingos!!!!! Keep up with me at: http://www.myspace.com/neldasaenz

HECTOR "VIA VIA" - Born Hector R. Alanis, Senior "Via-Via" has been with La Familia Davila for 15 years. Perennially a busy man, Hector can be seen in many places around the Alamo City. Besides driving for the city's VIA Trans busline, he can also be seen on tv, in "San Antonio de Noche", which airs every Monday @ 2PM and 10PM on Public Access, Channel 20. Hector is also currently the Judging Director" of the Fiesta Flambeau Parade Association, Inc, as welll as, Vice-President of the U.S. Military Veterans Parade Association. "Thank you for visiting the KEDA Radio Jalapeno Website! Gracias a La Familia Davila!"

-  MARK WEBER, "EL TAQUACHE": Mark hails from Lebanon, Ohio and proudly claims a mixed German and Scottish heritage.  In the Southwest region of Ohio, conjunto music and native Spanish speakers were non-existent at the time he grew up.  Both sides of his family grew up on Ohio farmlands and for several years, his father was a migrant worker, riding a bus through the United States to pick oranges and apples.  Mark loves the Spanish language and was elected president of the Spanish club in high school. "El Tacuache" started listening to KEDA in the early 90's to brush up on Spanish.  By 1993, his friend Rick Juarez encouraged him to learn the accordion.  Mark studied accordion under the tutelage of Valerio Longoria, Bene Medina and Larry Guevara and now plays with Tony "La Cebolla" Escalante in a church choir each Sunday.  His hobbies include playing the accordion, bowling, physical fitness and cooking. "Tienes hambre para la musica?  Bienvenidos al banquete . . . courtesia del Tacuache!"  

- JAVIER ANGEL GUERRA: