Calexico was formed in Tucson, by Joey Burns and John Convertino. Before starting his rock career Joey Burns studied classical music in University of California-Irvine. John Convertino played in experimental rock group "Giant Sand" in which he invited Burns after their meeting in 1990. Most popular Calexico ringtones listed: Pepita, Hot Rail, All Systems Red, El Gatillo (Trigger Revisited), Guero Canelo, El Picador.