Pachanga Fest 2009: The Only Thing Hotter Than the Weather Is The Music

Last weekend we had a great time at the 2nd Annual Pachanga Fest, melting alive in the hot, Texas sun like some kind of damn candle left out on the patio after a wild, hippy, sex party. But all the nipple scorchings suddenly became worth it when our ears heard the transcendent notes of a band called Dignan from–of all places–McAllen, Texas. Remember that name, kids, (we know it’s not easy), because this unassuming little band, scheduled at the 2 o’clock hour, blew everyone at Pachanga away, from us to headliner Camilo Lara of Mexican Institute of Sound. Mark our words, these youngsters are going places. And first stop is Illinois for their summer tour which begins immediately following their new album release on June 26. We already downloaded their first EP, The Guest, and have had that shit on continuous play for like 72 hours. If these guys are any indication, the new generation of Latino musicians are going to do us proud.

Thanks to Dacia Saenz of Saucido Slant for helping us interview them.