Weekender: Conjunto, Lonely Boys, July 4th parties

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Hardcore conjunto, Los Lonely Boys and July 4th celebrations make up for a busy weekend. Aguilares 300 7 2008.JPG

One of the bigger parties is scheduled Friday and will feature Conjunto Experiencia at Arturo's Sports Bar & Grill.

Also performing.are Los Aguilares, Virginio Castillo y Los Trobadores, Los Cachis, Conjunto Sereno, TNT Co., Rocky Hernandez & OBG Band, "El Pavo Grande" Salvador Garcia, and Abel y Xperiencia Band. The bar is located at 3310 S. Zarzamora St.

Another big conjunto gathering is also scheduled Friday at Lerma's. That bash wil spotlight the following bands: Bernardo y sus Compadres, Los Homies de Andy Saenz and "El Pavo Real" Salvador Garcia Lerma'sis located at 1602 N. Zarzamora St.

Elsewhere, Pete Ybarra & Grupo Fuego, one of the solid groups around town, YbarraPete 350 7 2008.JPG

take the main stage Friday at the Cadillac Bar, 212 S. Flores. No cover. And Stampede plays Graham Central Station on Friday night.

Elsewhere, the Willie Nelson's Family Picnic is also unloading on Friday at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. The Fourth of July Fest concert lineup there will include Los Lonely Boys, Merle Haggard, Pat Green, Ray Price, David Allan Coe and Del Castillo. Tickets are $27-$67 through Ticketmaster.

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