Pala Velho
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Defunct | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Passo Fundo , Brazil |
| Products | Music albums, singles, DVD |
Pala Velho was a band specializing in tchê music, which represents a contemporary interpretation of the traditional Brazilian gaucho musical style, originating from Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Established during the mid-1990s, the ensemble achieved notable recognition within Rio Grande do Sul, standing alongside contemporaries such as Tchê Barbaridade. They attained brief nationwide visibility through television appearances. In an effort to broaden their audience, the band transitioned toward a more pop-influenced sound, minimizing classic gaucho components like the accordion. Additionally, they replaced traditional costumes with modern street fashion on their album artwork. Despite undergoing personnel changes, Pala Velho remained active into the early 2000s before dissolving around the mid-2000s.
Their recordings were initially released under ACIT and subsequently USA Discos labels; however, their presence has since been removed from both companies' official websites. Collaborative projects include the 1999 CD Tchê Music - Live, a joint release by Acit and Abril, and the 2003 DVD Festa Gaúcha produced by USA Discos—their only DVD contribution.
Prominent tracks consist of:
- Buenas Tchê (1996) - Vanera do Coração (1996) - Louco Pra Ti Ver (1996) - Sou Rio Grande (1998) - Gaúcho Eu Sou (1998) - Primeiro Amor (1998) - Orgulho de Gaúcho (1998) - Apenas Uma Madrugada (2000) - Morena (2000) - Dançando a Vanera (2000) - Na Batida da Vanera (2003) - O Bicho Vai Pegar (2003) - Eu Te Amo (2003) - Cara a Cara (2006) - Por Nada (2006) - Pior é Te Perder (2006)
Initial lineup members included:
- Marcelo Dametto (lead vocalist and principal songwriter)
- Marquinhos (guitarist and vocalist)
- Juninho (drummer)
- Cristiano Basso (bass guitarist and vocalist)
- Joelson Godinho (accordionist)
Past members consisted of:
- Wagner Gehlen (accordionist)
- Luciano Gradaschi (guitarist and vocalist)
- Frederico Tisot (harmonica, guitar, percussion)
- Bernardo Tisot (drummer)
Selected albums:
- Buenas Tchê (1996) – Acit
- Sou Rio Grande (1998) – Acit
- Dançando a Vanera (2000) – Acit
- Os 16 Grandes Sucessos do Grupo Pala Velho (2003) – Acit
- Na Batida da Vanera (2003) – USA Discos
- Cara a Cara (2006) – Independent
External links
Pala Velho performing "Primeiro Amor" live in concert