Iron & Wine + Calexico

A collaboration pairing Sam Beam (Iron & Wine) with Tucson band Calexico; released the In The Reins EP (2005), blending folk and Tex‑Mex influences.

Iron & Wine is the stage name of American singer-songwriter Sam Beam. Calexico is an American band from Tucson known for Tex‑Mex and Americana, led by Joey Burns and John Convertino. The two acts collaborated on the In The Reins EP (2005).

A positive review of the 2005 Iron & Wine + Calexico collaboration, focusing on the In The Reins EP. The review highlights whispered vocals, folk‑country harmonies, steel guitar and brass, and a strong Arizona/Tucson atmosphere. The EP is described as about thirty minutes of delicate, bittersweet songs.

For:Listeners of folk, indie folk, Americana and Tex‑Mex-tinged collaborations; fans of Sam Beam and Calexico.