Concerts Calendar 8/19: Gonzalez, Rio Band, Los Galleros

Coming up:
Christ the King Fall Fest: Valeria, Lil Demi, Jennifer, Megan
Liberacion reunites Virgil Canales and Juan Tavares

Eddie Gonzalez Energetic singer, who led Grupo Vida back in the '90s, still packs a wallop. Friday. Cool Arrows. Also Ricardo Castillon y La Diferencia Aug. 23

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. Friday,Aug, 22. Graham Central Station. Coming up: Aug. 29, Jimmy Gonzalez y Mazz (Jimmy celebrates his birthday)

Pete Ybarra y Fuego Popular group led by top accordionists. Friday. Cadillac Bar, 212 S. Flores. Friday, Aug. 22. No cover. Also 8/27, "Jerry De La Rosa All-Star" CD release party, featuring top Tex-Mex artists (tentative) 21 Black, Elizabeth Brackman, Grupo Hechizzo, Everardo Ramirez, Raul Sanchez, Joey Martinez, Danny Garcia Band, Pochimex, Jimmy Gonzalez & Mazz, Jorge Moreno; 8/28, Artie V y Suave, Cadillac Anniversary; 8/29 Red Sauce Rules. On this date, there is also a concert outdoors with Mohagany Rush www.myspace.com/cadillacbar

Anthony Hernandez Keyboardist plays Thursdays at the Enchilada Warehouse, 2106 N. St. Marys.

Jorge Alejandro y La Paz, specializing in international ballads, boleros, cumbias and polkas. 9 p.m. Thursdays. George's Place, 5214 Blanco Rd. (210) 340-1275. Also Grupo Maravia, Saturday. George's All Star Band 9 p.m. Sunday.

Los Tovares Solid Tex-Mex band on stage. 8/22, Luckey Road; 8/29. Club Movida.

Jorge Ramirez International mix of pop, ballads, and Tex-Mex. Bar Rojo at the Grand Hyatt. Tuesday. Also Henry Brun & Latin Playerz Duo Latin jazz,salsa,merengues and more. Wednesday.

Mariachi Los Galleros Mariachi troupe provides rancheras, boleros, cumbias and more. Main Plaza Conservancy. Wednesday.

Jina Hernandez benefit Featuring David Marez, Anthony Hernandez, Jimmy Edward, Roger, Wendy & the Show. Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center Hall. $35/$40. Doors at 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. music 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30. Details Anthony Hernandez, (210) 999-1125

Rene Devia Smooth sounds of Latin American Harpist. Café Revolución. Wednesday.

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." Club Rio. Aug. 21.

Elizabeth Brackman Paniagua Versatile singer (right with Ruben Ramos) mixes cumbias, boleros, pop, funk and more. Los Generales restaurant. 6 p.m Fridays

Joe Posada Jazz, pop,Tex-Mex and more. Chango's Havana Club. Wednesday.

Latin Four Relatively new group is a fusion band that mixes pop, tropical, disco and more. Members are Federico Rojo, vocals/keyboards; George Flores, drums/percussion; Eddie Bermudez, vocals/keyboards and Miroslava Torres, vocals/ percussions. Saturday, Aug. 30. Sam Houston Club.

Conjunto Los Padrinos Conjunto group brings it down to the stage. Frio Saloon (smoke free). Friday Aug. 29.

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

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 p.m. Fridays; Pat O'Briens, 3 p.m. Saturdays.

Show Band Rising group juggles funk, R&B, Tex-Mex and more. Friday, Aug 21. Smoke-free Frio Saloon, 801 S. Frio. Also 5 Star Band; Aug 22, Grupo Suave; Aug. 28, Jazz Katz; Aug. 29 www.friosaloon.com

Ryan Bales Band Versatile group plays a blend of country, folk, Americana and more. Saturday. Josabi's, 17200 Highway 16 N. Helotes, TX 78023 (210) 372-9100. www.josabis.com

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.

Neto Gutierrez Y Grupo Zonido New group plays Club Movida, 306 E. Mitchell St. (210) 534-4477. Owner Rick Robles runs a tight ship.Check out the schedule. Danny Acosta y QVO Band Sunday.

Elvis Crespo Salsa/merengue star is back in town. Club Rio. Aug. 22. www.frontgatetickets.com

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.

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.

Conjunto is Life Concert program "Fe, Familia y Tradicion," features performance by Conjunto Aguilares' Genaro Aguilar. Also 7 p.m Thursday, Aug. 28. MACC Community Center, Germania & West French. Free.

Labor Day Weekend Celebration Annual shingdig features tons of music, food booths and LIil Demi8 2008.jpg more. Bands include Texas Legends, La Formula, Five Star Band, La Calma, Artie V y Grupo Sauve, La Dystancia, Briana/BMF, Stampede, La Traizion, Albert Zamora y Talento, Eddie "G" Gonzales. Line Up Subject to Change w/o notice. Market Square. Aug. 30-Sept. 1. Presented by El Mercado Association.

Christ the King Fall Fest Family festival to feature Megan Leyva, Jennifer, Grupo Maravia, Valeria Gonzalez, Juaquin Cura, Beatriz, Krystal Diaz, Los Matadors, Lil Demi, Jennifer Marie, Layla Vargas and Nathaniel Gallegos. Also in the lineup is the Our Part of Town Talent Show City Champions Sarah Centeno and Lorrina Robinson. Also bingo and children's games. Noon-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6. Free. Christ the King church, 2619 Perez St,

Campanas de América Anniversary San Antonio's best known mariachi is ready to Mariachi Campanas 30thFlyer 319.JPG celebrate their anniversary with a huge gathering on Sept. 19. Festivities include live concert by Campanas. 6-10:30 p.m., Sept. 19. (Dinner at 7 p.m.) Pearl Stable, 312 Pearl Parkway. $50.(210) 224-0258.

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,

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