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Omar Banos, known by his stage name Cuco, plays a repertoire of classic and new songs on stage with guitarist Fern Carbajal Sept. 30 at the McAllen Convention Center for his “4U” tour. In an interview Sept. 24, Banos told The Rider, “I hope everybody feels like they’re being taken away from the rest of the world for like an hour and a half of music that we’re performing. Eduardo Escamilla/THE RIDER — Omar Banos, known by his stage name Cuco, plays a repertoire of classic and new songs on stage with guitarist Fern Carbajal Sept. 30 at the McAllen Convention Center for his “4U” tour. In an interview Sept. 24, Banos told The Rider, “I hope everybody feels like they’re being taken away from the rest of the world for like an hour and a half of music that we’re performing. **Eduardo Escamilla/THE RIDER**

Omar Banos, known by his stage name Cuco, gives fans a memorable performance Sept. 30 at the McAllen Convention Center for his “4U” tour. In an interview Sept. 24, Banos told The Rider that anyone can achieve their dreams. “Just keep it going and keep it pushing,” he said. “It’s not impossible in this day and age. Like, everybody has a shot, so … you really just gotta … go for it.” Eduardo Escamilla/THE RIDER — Omar Banos, known by his stage name Cuco, gives fans a memorable performance Sept. 30 at the McAllen Convention Center for his “4U” tour. In an interview Sept. 24, Banos told The Rider that anyone can achieve their dreams. “Just keep it going and keep it pushing,” he said. “It’s not impossible in this day and age. Like, everybody has a shot, so … you really just gotta … go for it.”
**Eduardo Escamilla/THE RIDER**

Omar Banos, known by his stage name Cuco, calls out for items that fans are holding up, such as albums, T-shirts and even shoes in between sets, to autograph them Sept. 30 at the McAllen Convention Center for his “4U” tour. Eduardo Escamilla/THE RIDER — Omar Banos, known by his stage name Cuco, calls out for items that fans are holding up, such as albums, T-shirts and even shoes in between sets, to autograph them Sept. 30 at the McAllen Convention Center for his “4U” tour. **Eduardo Escamilla/THE RIDER**

Omar Banos, known by his stage name Cuco, is all smiles performing for his loyal Cucopuffs Sept. 30 at the McAllen Convention Center for his “4U” tour. In an interview Sept. 24, Banos told The Rider, “I always want to … make [my fans] feel my appreciation for them and really understand, like, how much I love and care for them by, like, trying to give a really good show.” Eduardo Escamilla/THE RIDER — Omar Banos, known by his stage name Cuco, is all smiles performing for his loyal Cucopuffs Sept. 30 at the McAllen Convention Center for his “4U” tour. In an interview Sept. 24, Banos told The Rider, “I always want to … make [my fans] feel my appreciation for them and really understand, like, how much I love and care for them by, like, trying to give a really good show.” **Eduardo** **Escamilla/THE RIDER**

Omar Banos, known by his stage name Cuco, brought out his trumpet on stage Sept. 30 at the McAllen Convention Center for his “4U” tour, telling fans it was the instrument he played in his high school band. Eduardo Escamilla/THE RIDER

Omar Banos, known by his stage name Cuco, plays for a packed house Sept. 30 at the McAllen Convention Center for his “4U” tour. Asked about his career, Banos told The Rider, “I wasn’t even trying to be an artist, I was just trying to produce. … But I started doing music for fun, and people started vibing it. I was never good at being the center of attention. … I just wanted to make cool stuff. But, yeah, people started liking it, and I was, like, ‘Damn, I guess I just have to commit to this.’” Eduardo Escamilla/THE RIDER — Omar Banos, known by his stage name Cuco, plays for a packed house Sept. 30 at the McAllen Convention Center for his “4U” tour. Asked about his career, Banos told The Rider, “I wasn’t even trying to be an artist, I was just trying to produce. … But I started doing music for fun, and people started vibing it. I was never good at being the center of attention. … I just wanted to make cool stuff. But, yeah, people started liking it, and I was, like, ‘Damn, I guess I just have to commit to this.’” **Eduardo Escamilla/THE RIDER**

Omar Banos, known by his stage name Cuco and born in Inglewood, California, performs Sept. 30 at the McAllen Convention Center for his “4U” tour. In an interview Sept. 24, Banos told The Rider, “I love coming to McAllen. … I always try to hit as many cities in Texas as possible. … Every city [in Texas] always shows so much love. Being in McAllen, this is a super different vibe, and I really like it.” Eduardo Escamilla/THE RIDER — Omar Banos, known by his stage name Cuco and born in Inglewood, California, performs Sept. 30 at the McAllen Convention Center for his “4U” tour. In an interview Sept. 24, Banos told The Rider, “I love coming to McAllen. … I always try to hit as many cities in Texas as possible. … Every city [in Texas] always shows so much love. Being in McAllen, this is a super different vibe, and I really like it.”
**Eduardo Escamilla/THE RIDER**

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Eduardo Escamilla

Eduardo ‘Lalo’ Escamilla serves as the Arts and Entertainment Editor for The Rider. He is majoring in Studio Art with a focus in Photography and minoring in Marketing. He aspires to continue his academic journey and receive his MFA.

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