| Cris
Plata is the lead vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and main songwriter
of the group. He spent his first twenty-two years soaking up the
sounds of South Texas. He listened to bands that pumped out
Tex-Mex polkas, country rockers, swing tunes, and ballads with equal
convictions. These influences provided the musical foundation for
both his songwriting and his live performances.
Cris plays: Guild acoustic guitars, Baldoni
accordions, G&L Asat electric guitars, and Flatiron mandolins. |
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| Ann
Plata has been the bass player and backing vocalist for the band
since its inception. She received her rhythm education on the stage,
in "real time" while playing with the great drummer,
Clyde Stubblefield. |
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| D.
"Ernie" Conner joined Cris Plata with Extra Hot in 1999 as the
lead and/or rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist. Besides
performing with Cris, Ernie is also a member of the instrumental group,
the Waterdogs. Earlier in his musical career, Ernie was a member
of EIEIO and founded the popular roots rock band, the
Rousers. |
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| Guest
drummers include Clyde Stubblefield, Rich Larson, and David
Sullivan. |
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