Coming up:
La Mafia vs Kumbia All Starz in 'mano a mano'
Reggaeton shows coming up
Tex-Mex, salsa and conjunto makeup the options through the weekend and beyond.
Bobby Pulido Following in the steps of his dad Roberto Pulido plays a solid blend of conjunto, Tejano and cumbias. Friday. Graham Central Station. Coming up: Aug. 8, Jaime y Los Chamacos; Aug. 15, Albert Zamora w/ special guest; Aug, 22, Rio Band tribute to Emilio, featuring Raulito, Diego and Emilio Navaira IV. Emilio's sons will be performing all of Emilio's hits, proceeds go to assist in medical and other expenses. Aug. 29, Jimmy Gonzalez y Mazz (Jimmy celebrates his birthday)
Bobby Pulido |
George Rivas Artist celebrates birthday will be celebrated July 30, a Wednesday with Roger Velasquez headling and several guests. George's Place, 5214 Blanco Rd. (210) 340-1275. Also Jorge Alejandro y La Paz, Thursday. Also George's All Star Band 9 p.m. Sunday. Also Ruben Ramos CD release party on Aug 8. $10, limited seating.
Los Tovares Solid Tex-Mex bandon stage/Crazy J,.Friday. Also 8/9 & 8/29, Club Movida; 8/10 Cattlemens; 8/22, Luckey Road
Oscar Cruz y Escape Winsome band mixes cumbias, merengues, disco, oldies, Tex-Mex. Led by the talented singer/keyboardist Oscar Cruz, the band also includes Alvaro Mendoza, vocals/percussion; Bert Ybarra, guitars; Abraham Humpries, bass; and Joe Gonzalez, drums. Chango's Havana Club, 23535 IH 10 West & Leon Springs Exit. 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 30. www.oscarcruzandescape.com
Roger Velasquez & Latin Legends Finely tuned band plays crisply with a big mix of funk, oldies, Tex-Mex and more. Frio Saloon,Friday. Also Thursdays at Bar on Broadway, 2411 Broadway. Also 8/9, Texas Star Freeport.
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Louis Shati Orchestra Solid Latin, salsa, Tex-Mex band whips up an alluring mixture of dance music. 9:30 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Arjon's International Club. Shati busy working on his next CD due by mid-Sept.
Nicho Hinojosa Mexican singer schedule for concert at Club Rio, U.S. 281 and Bitters. Thursday, July 31.
Blue Bubble Ballroom Swing time with a variety of regional bands each Sunday at 6 p.m. as part of the "Swing Factory" Sunday dance/concert series at Blue Bubble Ballroom, 9315 Broadway (just outside the loop). Cover: $5. All ages. 7-8 p.m. complimentary beginner swing Lessons by SASDS. Also, July 27, Band TBA. Also July 25: Remember This, Gagasdan, Dark Water, Mind Frame
Fiesta Noche Del Rio Huge summer revue underway at Arneson Theater. Performances will includes the Fiesta Noche del Rio cast, including Elizabeth Sanchez-Lopez and Willie "El Curro" Champion. The Fiesta Noche Del Rio, which features the songs and dances of Mexico, Spain, Argentina and Texas in a seven-act outdoor performance, has been held each summer for 50 years. It's considered the longest-running outdoor musical revue of its kind in the U.S.
Presented by the Alamo Kiwanis Club, the show has raised more than $3 million for local children's charities. The summer season runs through Aug. 9. with performances at 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets are $5-15. Group and military discounts are available at H-E-B stores. For tickets, call (210) 226-4651 or visit www.fiestanochedelrio.com.
Oscar Rodriguez Virtuoso guitarist plays a hot mix of rock, blues, Tex-Mex and more. Grant St. Pizza, 8:30 p.m. Fridays; Pat O'Briens, 3 p.m. Saturdays.
Mark Mckinney, Skunkweed Bands play a mix of rock, pop, American, country, folk and more. Josabi's, 17200 Highway 16 N. Helotes, TX 78023 (210) 372-9100. Also Aug 9. Paula Nelson Band; Aug. 16 Ryan Bales Band. www.josabis.com
Main Plaza High Noon Music Series lunch-time music in the Plaza continues Tuesdays through Fridays through August, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. with Main Plaza Conservancy's High Noon Music Series. High Noon Tuesdays and Thursdays features jazz music; mariachi music is showcased on Wednesdays. High Noon Fridays features an eclectic mix of Latin music. Raza en la Plaza - 'People in the Plaza;' series is 7-10 p.m. Fridays-Saturday, through August (except Fridays in July). Also Sunday Tocaditas with Foxy & Rabbit, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sundays.
Dancing Under the Stars Weekly Thursday night jam session on the patio hosted by Los Hermanos De Leon with special guests who drop in. Regulars include Andy Saenz of the Homies, Salvador "El Pavo" Garcia of Los Pavo Reales, Bene Medina, Coy Serna, Mambo Ibarra, Henry Galvan, Flavio Longoria. Thursdays, Bosmans, 672 Elks @ Zarzamora. Details: myspace. com/bosmanshbk1,
La Mafia vs Kumbia All Starz Top artists led respectively by Oscar De La Rosa and Armando Lichtenberger and A.B. Quintanilla III, go 'mano a mano' in huge Battle of the Bands. Central Pavilion Arena/Fairgrounds, 1213 Terrie Shamsie Blvd, Robstown. Aug 2. $20-$25. (361) 387-9000
Cancionero Mexicano Presented by the Hispanic Heritage Society and directed by Cristina Ortega, the event will include Voces de San Antonio and will showcase corridos, rancheras, serenades and more. 4 p.m. Aug. 4. Instituto Cultural de México, 600 HemisFair Plaza Way. $10. (210) 822-3247.
Texas 2008 Music Festival Featuring country, rock, Tex-Mex and more with David Lee Garza, Intocable, Los Lobos, Los Horoscopos de Durango. Labor Day, Aug. 29-Sept.1. Reliant Arena and Eleanor Tinsley Park in Houston. Details: www.txmusicfest.com
Noelia Pop singer from Puerto Rico is on a tour for her new CD "Volverte a Ver," that brings her to Club Rio. Aug. 21.
Enrique Iglesias/Aventura Pop king tags teams with bachata kings for a new "Kings Tour" that stops in at the AT&T Center. Sept. 6. Details: Enrique Iglesias & Aventura tour to hit S.A., Laredo, McAllen
Tejano Music National Convention Debut in Dallas for three-day conference. Featuring Sunny Sauceda, Jay Perez, Shelly Lares, the Royal Jesters, Michael Salgado, Ruben Ramos and more. Dallas Convention Center, Dallas. Aug. 15-17. www.tejanoticket.com.
Santana Rock guitarist back on the touring trail. Opening is Salvador Santana. Santana's latest CD is "Multi-Dimensional Warrior," due in August. Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Sept. 19. Tickets available through Ticketmaster.
Poncho Sanchez Top percussionist back in town for a show at a free Jazz'SAlive concert. Travis Park downtown. Sept. 20.
Luis Miguel Top pop crooner is on tour behind his latest CD "Compllices." AT&T Center. Oct. 14. Tickets available through Ticketmaster.
Latin Grammy Awards Annual awards show recognizes best artists and recordings of the year. Nov. 13. Toyota Center. Houston. Broadcast live on Univision Network. www.grammy.com/Latin/News/
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