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You've got a guy for tickets and info you can trust. A Time To Dance is a pivotal chapter in Los Lobos' history, marking their breakout with the 1983 Slash Records EP that blended rock with Mexican folk influences. The track Anselma contributed to the band’s early Grammy recognition, setting the stage for a career defined by genre-crossing hits and enduring live performances.

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Below you'll find a concise biography, discography highlights, and the latest on tour activity—designed to help you secure seats for upcoming shows with confidence.

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Quick Facts About A Time To Dance

  • A Time to Dance is the 1983 Los Lobos EP (Slash Records), the band’s breakout early work that helped establish their signature blend of rock and Mexican folk influences. Its track Anselma contributed to the group’s Grammy win recognition.
  • Los Lobos’ major Grammy milestones include Anselma winning Best Mexican-American Performance in 1984 and Native Sons winning Best Americana Album in 2022.
  • Signature hits include La Bamba (1987) which hit #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and other charting singles such as Don't Worry Baby (#57 US) and Will the Wolf Survive (#78 US).
  • 2025 Los Lobos tour activity centers on the Acoustic Disconnected Tour, with multi-city dates across the US and Canada (e.g., Jan 6–12 Florida run; Jan 24–25 San Francisco/Orange; Feb 5–8 Seattle at The Triple Door; Feb 21–22 Portland at the Aladdin Theater; Feb 28–Mar 8 NYC, Boston/MA, NH, Ontario/Canada).

The records

A Time To Dance Discography

  • Native Sons
    2021 · New West Records
  • Gates of Gold
    2015 · 429 Records (US); Proper Records (EU)
  • Tin Can Trust
    2010 · Shout! Factory
  • The Town and the City
    2006 · Mammoth Records
  • The Ride
    2004 · Hollywood / Mammoth
  • Good Morning Aztlán
    2002 · Mammoth Records
  • This Time
    1999 · Hollywood Records
  • Colossal Head
    1996 · Warner Bros.
  • Kiko
    1992 · Slash / Warner Bros.
  • La Pistola y El Corazón
    1988 · Slash / Warner Bros.
  • How Will the Wolf Survive?
    1984 · Slash / Warner Bros.
  • ...And a Time To Dance
    1983 · Slash Records
  • De Este De Los Angeles
    1978 · New Vista Production

The hits

Top A Time To Dance Songs

  • La Bamba
    1987 · US Hot 100 peak #1
  • Don't Worry Baby
    1984 · US Hot 100 peak #57
  • Will the Wolf Survive
    1984 · US Hot 100 peak #78

Biography

A Time To Dance represents the early era of Los Lobos, a group renowned for weaving together rock, Tex-Man and Mexican folk traditions into a sound that’s both timeless and unmistakably American. The 1983 EP helped establish their signature blend and positioned them for broader recognition in the mid- to late-1980s. The band’s career would continue to ascend with chart-topping singles and Grammy-winning performances that cemented their status in rock history.

  • Origin: Los Angeles, California, with deep roots in Mexican-American musical heritage.
  • Musical influence: A fusion of rock, folk, blues, and traditional Mexican music.
  • Legacy: Grammy-winning performances including Anselma (Best Mexican-American Performance, 1984) and Native Sons (Best Americana Album, 2022).

Discography Highlights

  • A Time To Dance (EP, 1983) – Breakout release on Slash Records that helped define Los Lobos’ early sound.
  • La Bamba (1987) – Iconic chart-topping hit that reached #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100; a landmark in crossover rock history.
  • Will the Wolf Survive (1984) – A charting single that helped expand the band’s audience.
  • Don’t Worry Baby (1987) – Another notable single from the era, showcasing their versatility.
  • Native Sons (2022) – Grammy-winning Best Americana Album, underscoring their enduring influence.

Upcoming Tour Information

Current activity centers on the Acoustic Disconnected Tour with multi-city dates across the US and Canada in 2025. This tour highlights intimate performances and the band’s stripped-down arrangements:

  • Jan 6–12, Florida (multi-city run)
  • Jan 24–25, San Francisco / Orange, CA
  • Feb 5–8, Seattle, WA at The Triple Door
  • Feb 21–22, Portland, OR at the Aladdin Theater
  • Feb 28–Mar 8, New York City, NY / Boston, MA / NH / Ontario, Canada

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