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Hacienda  is an American rock band band formed by cousins Abraham Villanueva (piano/vocals) and Dante Schwebel (guitar/vocals). Together with Abraham's brothers Jamie (drums/vocals) and Rene Villanueva (bass/vocals), the band was formed in San Antonio, Texas in 2004.

History
The band has always been a family affair, with cousins Abraham Villaneuva and Dante Schwebel. They planted the seeds that would become the Hacienda sound. The two had modest musical goals but were unable to find others who were on the same page both musically and personally, until 2004. The two remaining Villanueva brothers were playing together in a band at bars outside of San Antonio. The fate of this band was short lived, but the timing was perfect. Jamie and Rene completed the line up and Hacienda had it's full lineup.

It wasn't until later 2005 that the band purchased a small digital recorder and began tracking demos. The rough 6 song demo made it to Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys, which changed the bands future.

Loud is the Night (2008)
The band released their first full length album, Loud is the Night in September 2008 released on Alive Records featuring a 14 track listing. It was recorded in Akron Analog studios in just two weekends. Leading up to the recording of this album, the band would write and arrange more than twenty songs for the record, sending homemade demos to Auerbach periodically. After a guest spot opening for The Black Keys as well as Dr. Dog when their tour came through Austin, Auerbach invited the band to come up to Ohio to complete work on their debut album. In Akron Analog studios, Haciendas key to their recording was recording as much music live in a room as possible. They received a helping hand from friends Dr. Dog, and together they worked on existing harmonies, and created brand new ones, that embellish the album from start to finish.

Big Red and Barbocoa Era (2010 - present)
The bands sophomore album, Big Red and Barboca was released in April 2010 on Alive Records. This album was produced at the Akron Analog Studio by Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys.

Recorded on the tail end of a year of playing at clubs and festivals across North America, Australia, and Europe, opening for Dan Auerbach and Dr. Dog, this new album brings heavier grooves and flavor to the '60s harmonies sound the band is known for. The result is a blend of Tex-Mex roots rock, retro-pop and R&B that can only be described as South Texas Soul.