Joey Burns is a founding member of Calexico, the acclaimed indie rock outfit that blends traditional Latin instrumentation with alternative and post-rock sensibilities. Since forming the band in 1996 with John Convertino, Burns has been instrumental in crafting Calexico's distinctive sound—a fusion of mariachi, cumbia, and tejano rhythms layered with country, jazz, and experimental rock textures. The duo's prolific output across Quarterstick Records and City Slang has established them as innovators in cross-cultural sonic exploration.
Burns' collaborative approach has defined much of Calexico's trajectory, most notably through their 2005 EP *In the Reins* with Iron & Wine, which achieved mainstream recognition on the Billboard 200. His work continues to influence artists working at the intersection of world music traditions and contemporary alternative production, making Calexico essential listening for those exploring genre-blending approaches to songwriting and arrangement.
