More Than a Song

More Than a Song | Junior Vasquez

By Cary C. Banks,

Published August 11, 2023 at 10:00 AM CDT

In this week's new episode of More Than a Song, Cary C Banks sits down with Calistro "Junior" Vasquez.

A very talented West Texas singer, songwriter, actor, and minister. Junior shares his inspiring journey, from his upbringing in a migrant farmworker family to his involvement with the renowned folk-rock band, "Peyote."
We delve into his diverse career, spanning from his accomplishments as a singer, stage, and film actor, to his meaningful contributions in Christian music ministry.

More Than a Song

Cary C. Banks

Cary is a professional musician, songwriter, music educator and author. As a member of the Maines Brothers Band, he was inducted into the West Texas Walk of Fame in Lubbock Texas. As a songwriter, his songs have been recorded by The Maines Brothers Band, Jerry Jordan, Cheyenne Ward, Jeremy Crady, Floyd Brown and many others. As an author, “Almost Like a Professional - My life and career as a West Texas Musician” is an International Award-winning autographical book.

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Chuck Luck

Radio producer at KTTZ-FM 89.1 in Lubbock, Texas for Texas Tech Public Media.

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