Effective period / Period of releases: 1973 - 2013

Members: Arif Mardin, Mel Martin, Augie Meyers, Willie Bridges, David Bromberg, George Rains, Doug Sahm, Kenny Kosek, Flaco Jimenez, Andy Statman, Jack Barber, Atwood Allen, Charlie Owens (6)

Doug Sahm and Band is the debut solo album of American singer-songwriter Doug Sahm. In 1972, after leaving the Sir Douglas Quintet, Sahm moved to Austin, Texas. He was signed by Jerry Wexler to the newly opened country music division of Atlantic Records, and started the album sessions by October 1972. It featured appearances by Bob Dylan, Dr. John, David "Fathead" Newman, Flaco Jimenez, David Bromberg and Kenny Kosek.
The album garnered mixed reviews upon release and sold poorly. It was listed by Billboard in Top LP's and Tapes at 125. The album was favored in later reviews.