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Wasted Days, Wasted Nights
Wasted Days, Wasted Nights: A Tribute to Freddy Fender
Featuring George Galvez | Los Angeles, California
Wasted Days, Wasted Nights is a powerful tribute act based in Los Angeles that celebrates the legendary legacy of Freddy Fender, one of the most influential voices in Tex-Mex, country, and rock music. Fronted by acclaimed vocalist George Galvez, this tribute authentically captures Fender’s soulful voice, heartfelt lyrics, and cross-cultural sound that left an indelible mark on American music.
With George Galvez’s rich vocals and commanding stage presence, Wasted Days, Wasted Nights takes audiences on a journey through the life and music of the beloved Tejano icon. The band delivers faithful renditions of Freddy Fender’s biggest hits, immersing fans in the golden era of Fender's chart-topping success.
Setlist Favorites:
Wasted Days and Wasted Nights
Before the Next Teardrop Falls
Secret Love
You'll Lose a Good Thing
Vaya Con Dios
Since I Met You Baby
Talk to Me
The Rains Came
Freddy Fender Accolades:
Grammy Award Winner (Best Latin Pop Album, 2002 – La Música de Baldemar Huerta)
Grammy Hall of Fame Inductee for “Before the Next Teardrop Falls”
Billboard Hot 100 #1 Hit – “Before the Next Teardrop Falls” (1975)
Member of Texas Tornados, a Grammy-winning Tex-Mex supergroup
Member of Los Super Seven, an all-star Latin American roots band
Inducted into the Tejano Music Hall of Fame
Recognized with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Wasted Days, Wasted Nights is more than a tribute—it’s a heartfelt homage to a groundbreaking artist whose music bridged cultures, genres, and generations. With a sound steeped in soul, country, and borderland blues, George Galvez and his band deliver the spirit of Freddy Fender to new audiences with passion, precision, and profound respect.