Keith Nieto

Keith Nieto plays Rancho Ochoa on Saturday, October 17, at 6 PM. He's a saxophonist, songwriter, composer, and music producer who first made his name as the leader of the norteño group La Maquinaria Norteña. A Regional Mexican artist from Roswell, New Mexico, he's earned several Latin Grammy Award nominations and has built his solo career in the norteño sax genre in partnership with Azteca Music Group. His most recent release is Nada, Nada, which came out in 2024.

If you're not familiar with the norteño sax sound, it's a specific branch of Regional Mexican music where the saxophone takes the melodic lead over the accordion that usually defines the genre. It's a style Nieto has spent years refining as a solo artist, and Nada, Nada is the latest addition to that body of work. Coming from Roswell, he's carried that New Mexico influence into his career, and the Latin Grammy nominations point to the kind of recognition he's found within the broader Regional Mexican scene.

This is a solo bill, so the night is built around his set. The music sits firmly in the norteño tradition, with the saxophone front and center. If you've followed his work since the La Maquinaria Norteña days, this is a chance to hear where he's landed as a solo act. If you're just getting into his music, Nada, Nada is the best place to start before the show.

Rancho Ochoa is at 6638 W Broadway Rd in Phoenix, and the concert starts at 6 PM on Saturday, October 17.