North of the Rio Grande, even after three decades together, Caifanes is still only well known to a cult-like rock-en-Español audience. But in their native Mexico, the band ranks among alt-rock’s greatest acts, combining ambitious themes of progressive rock and grand U2-style melodies with Latin rhythms and Spanish lyrics. Formed in Mexico City in 1987, the band reached its height back in the early ’90s. But the boys of Caifanes play on. Still fronted by the charismatic vocalist Saul Hernandez, they are back with Heridos, their first new recording in 25 years.
Caifanes
Sun, 8pm, $70+
San Jose Civic
