Y La Bamba is one of the most enchanting bands I can think of. Not too long ago, one of our reviewers gave an album of theirs a so-so review, but we don’t all share the same opions, and my personal opinion is that I would ride into battle on the back of a wild dog to fight for their honor.

The band conducted a song remix contest, and asked if we’d post the winning track. How could we say no, on account of all of the intense emotions that we feel for them? Anyway, here’s the winning track:

Listen to the original version HERE to compare and contrast.

Go see Y La Bamba on the road to feel some feelings for yourself:

Aug. 15 Los Angeles, CA – Hotel Cafe

Aug. 16 Santa Monica, CA – Santa Monica Pier Twilight Concert with Amadou & Mariam

Aug. 17 San Diego, CA – The Casbah

Aug. 18 Phoenix, AZ – MIM Music Theater

Aug. 19 Tucson, AZ – Solar Culture Center

Aug. 22 Austin, TX – Cactus Cafe (all ages)

Aug. 23 Houston, TX – Warehouse Live Studio

Aug. 24 New Orleans, LA – All Ways Lounge

Aug. 25 Atlanta, GA – Star Community Bar

Aug. 26 Carrboro, NC – The ArtsCenter

Aug. 27 Washington, DC – The Hamilton

Aug. 28 Philadelphia, PA- World Cafe Live (upstairs)

Aug. 29 Brooklyn, NY – Knitting Factory (all ages)

Aug. 30 New York, NY – Mercury Lounge

Aug. 31 Hudson, NY – Club Helsinki

Sep. 1 Cleveland, OH – Beachland Tavern

Sep. 2 Chicago, IL – Schubas Tavern

Sep. 5 Minneapolis, MN – Cedar Cultural Center

Sep. 29 Bend, OR – Bend Roots Festival