Career
With Mike Halby of Canned Heat, he formed another band, Houndog, as a side project He also appeared on national television in the United States., backing Tom Waits. Hidalgo"s songs have been covered by the Jerry Garcia Band, Waylon Jennings, Bonnie Raitt and others
He has performed in Eric Clapton"s Crossroads Guitar Festival since its inception in 2004, most recently in April 2013 at Madison Square Garden with Los Lobos.
Eric Clapton joined the band on stage for their song "Burn lieutenant Down", from their latest album, Tin Can Trust. In addition to his work with Los Lobos, Hidalgo frequently plays musical instruments such as accordion, violin, 6-string banjo, cello, requinto jarocho, percussion, drums and guitar as a session musician on other artists" releases.