A Taste of Herb

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"A Taste of Herb" is the world's premier Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass tribute band. ATOH is dedicated to reviving the sounds and feel of the once popular style of music. In the 1960's, the music of Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass could be heard on the top radio shows of the time, as well as television and the big screen. The music of Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass is quirky, retro, hip, sometimes cheesy, but always groovy!

Check the calendar for a show near you. Or if you'd like to have us play your event, get in touch and we'll make it happen.



Current News



Modern Luxury Dallas lists an evening with A Taste of Herb as one of "20 Unique Ways to Spend Your Summer Nights."
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The Dallas Observer picks "A Taste of Herb" as one of "The Five Best Concerts..."

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Read the Denton Record Chronicle's "tasteful" review of our January 8th performance by Lucinda Breeding.
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The Sounds of Herb

"A Taste of Herb" is based in Denton, TX and comprised of the following musicians:

    • Trumpet, Flugelhorn - John Wier
    • Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Valve Trombone - Danny O'Brien
    • Guitar, vocals - Robert Hokamp
    • Bass - Alan Emert
    • Drums - Tex Bosley

    • Additional musicians:
    • Percussion - Tony Donate

Live Sounds

  • Recorded live at Dan's Silverleaf on February 25, 2013

    • Upcoming Shows

  • Check out our calendar for the latest information on upcoming shows.

  • Get in Touch

    Hire "A Taste of Herb" for your next big event. Get information on shows. Suggest a venue. We're easy to reach. Just go to the contact page and drop us a line.

Brass-facts...

The Lonely Bull

Herb Alpert set up a small recording studio in his garage and had been overdubbing a tune called "Twinkle Star", written by Sol Lake, who would eventually write many of the Brass's original tunes. During a visit to Tijuana, Mexico, Alpert happened to hear a mariachi band while attending a bullfight. Following the experience, Alpert recalled that he was inspired to find a way to express musically what he felt while watching the wild responses of the crowd, and hearing the brass musicians introducing each new event with rousing fanfare. Alpert adapted the trumpet style to the tune, mixed in crowd cheers and other noises for ambience, and renamed the song "The Lonely Bull"
- wikipedia