DB Media Entertainment

12/18/2025

In our latest Green Chili Chisme sit-down, we welcome Jack Pledge—an Air Force kid turned global troubadour. He met his father for the first time after Korea in ’52. Went to grade school in Japan. Picked up the guitar in ’59. By ’71, he was busking in Spain and Africa. Now, after losing his ...

12/16/2025

DB Media Entertainment & D.R. Pedraza Statement

Tonight, we mourn the loss of a true Texas legend. Joe Ely—singer, songwriter, storyteller, and cornerstone of the Lubbock sound—has passed away.

For me personally, Joe was on the list of artists I hoped to invite onto Green Chili Chisme. His music carried the spirit of the Southwest, blending country, rock, and Tejano influences into something timeless. From the Flatlanders to his solo work, Ely’s voice was a bridge between cultures and generations.

Growing up in San Antonio, I saw how artists like Joe Ely shaped the soundtrack of our lives—backyard BBQs, and dance halls. His artistry was more than performance; it was heritage, memory, and myth.

Though we won’t get the chance to sit down with him on the podcast, his legacy will always be part of the living archive we’re building. DB Media Entertainment and I, D.R. Pedraza, send heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and fans.

Joe Ely’s music will continue to echo across the desert skies and dance halls of Texas. Legends never truly leave us—they live on in the stories and songs we carry forward.

—DB Media Entertainment & D.R. Pedraza

DB Media Entertainment David Pedrazine

Ely steps out front for the spirited, guitar-driven classic “All Just to Get to You,” from his landmark 1995 album Letter to Laredo. https://acltv.com/2023/0...

12/11/2025

Our show Green Chili Chisme is now on the Listen Notes platform!

A spicy blend of music, storytelling, and cultural heritage, Green Chili Chisme dives deep into the legacies that shape our lives. Hosted by the team at DB Med…

12/09/2025

🌹 Remembering Raul Malo
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Raul Malo, the golden-voiced frontman of The Mavericks, who left us at age 60 after a battle with cancer. Raul was more than a legendary artist—he was a longtime friend of DB Media Entertainment and a cherished part of our creative circle.

Though I first met Raul decades earlier on the set of All the Pretty Horses, it was not until our co-founder Michael Guerra joined Raul—first on his last few solo records and then as a member of The Mavericks for over a decade—that our connection truly deepened.

His interview for our YouTube show Slate Me—the Season Two finale alongside Eddie Perez — remains one of our favorite moments. Raul’s generosity and warmth shone through that day, as he gave our 15-year-old host, Samanta Heer, complete freedom to guide the conversation. Even while Samanta was quietly battling a stomach virus, Raul comforted her with kindness and patience, showing the kind of person he truly was.

Our ties to Raul run deep. Through Michael Guerra’s years with The Mavericks, we shared not only music but family, friendship, and legacy. Raul embodied all of these with unmatched passion.

Over more than three decades, Raul’s voice and artistry carried The Mavericks across genres and borders, blending country, rock, and Latin influences into a sound that was uniquely his. His towering contributions and infectious energy will continue to inspire generations.

We honor Raul not only for his music but for his humanity. He reminded us that legacy is built not just on songs, but on the way we treat one another.

Rest in peace, Raul. Your voice will always echo in our archive, and your spirit will remain part of the DB Media Entertainment family.

Green Chili Chisme

12/04/2025

Born in Corpus Christi, youngest of five boys, Allen Huff was raised on Czech roots and piano keys. His mom made every son take music—he chose the ivories. His first band didn’t have a name. His accordion just played Nissan Stadium. We talk Flaco Jimenez, Dwight Yoakam, and the circles that keep...

11/20/2025

From Miami Beach to Hollywood lights, Karissa Barcelo Montoya’s story is a rhythm of reinvention. She filmed her father’s salsa sessions, interviewed stars on Dish Nation, and now reflects on legacy, loss, and Lucille Ball. Catch the full episode—plus a bonus riff on Tito Puente.

11/13/2025

In today’s edition of Green Chili Chisme, we sit down with singer-songwriter Bridgette London, whose journey began in hardship and bloomed into musical freedom. From learning “What the World Needs Now” on Jerry Lewis telethons to finding salvation in Waylon Jennings, Bridgette’s story is one...

11/06/2025

Lara Shah is one of the hardest working actresses I know. I was lucky enough to cast her in my short film The Last Rose before she left for Hollywood—and to this day, it remains one of my favorite projects. Lara’s journey has taken her through powerhouse platforms like MTV, Warner Brothers, and ...

10/23/2025

Our first overseas interview—and it’s a deep one. Shandon Sahm joins Green Chili Chisme from the Netherlands, where immigration officers recognized his name and ushered him in. That name? Doug Sahm—his father, his hero, and the soul we dive into like never before. We talk: 🎸 Being the only ...

10/16/2025

Jeff Smith is the frontman for the Alt/Country/Punk outfit known as The Hickoids. Inducted into the Austin Music Hall of Fame, the band continues to produce and tour since 1984. In this candid interview, Jeff talks being an Okie growing up in Texas in a family that went from poor beginnings to the m...

10/09/2025

She was the first Indigenous woman in North America to direct a major feature film. But Georgina Lightning is more than a pioneer — she’s a force. From Older Than America to Trickster, her work confronts history, heals wounds, and reclaims narrative power. In this episode, Georgina opens up abou...