Concerts Calendar 8/5: Chamacos, Ramos, Xtremo 4

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Reggaeton shows coming up

Tex-Mex, salsa and conjunto makeup the options through the weekend and beyond.

Jaime y Los Chamacos Conjunto neo-trad group known for their dynamic stage

shows. Friday. Graham Central Station. Coming up: 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)

Xtremo 4 Relatively new group from San Antonio plays a variety of conjunto and Tejano. Cadillac Bar, 212 S. Flores. Friday, Aug. 8. No cover. August schedule: 8/15, Artie V y Grupo Suave; 8/22, Pete Ybarra y Fuego; 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

Ruben Ramos Austin crooner hosts a CD release party on Aug 8. $10, limited seating.

George's Place, 5214 Blanco Rd. (210) 340-1275. Ramos is also signing autographs and taking photos during a CD release event at HEB Plus, 6818 S. Zarzamora. 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug 9. Also Artie V./Suave, 9:30 Saturday; Jorge Alejandro y La Paz, specializing in international ballads, boleros, cumbias and polkas. Also George's All Star Band 9 p.m. Sunday.

Los Tovares Solid Tex-Mex band on stage.Friday. Club Movida; Also 8/10 Cattlemens; 8/22, Luckey Road; 8//29, Club Movida;

Elizabeth Brackman-Paniagua Versatile singer mixes cumbias, boleros, pop, funk and more. Los Generales restaurant. 6 p.m Fridays.

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. Saturday, Texas Star, Freeport. Also Thursdays at Bar on Broadway, 2411 Broadway.

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.

Esteban 'Steve' Jordan Tribute Top San Antonio-based accordionist will be honored in an all-star concert featuring Little Joe, Los Pinkys, Max Baca & TexManiacs, Conjunto Aztlan, Ernie Garibay, Mariachi Corbetas (Shorty & the Corvettes), Chicano Soul Revue w/ Larry Lange & Lonely Knights fea Rudy T Gonzales, Sonny Ace, Little Henry, Sauce Gonzalez, Dimus Garza, Ponty Bone, Johnny Degollado y su Conjunto, Bobby Fuentes, Texana Dames, and other special guests. Steve Jordan and family, Rio Jordan will also perform. 3-8 p.m.; doors at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 10. $15. H & H Ballroom, 4404 Brandt Rd., Austin Texas. www.frontgatetickets.com

"A second generation, innovative virtuoso and an inheritor of the basic style who has brilliantly incorporated outside influences and pushed the music to its limits." -The Washington Post

"The best accordionist in the world." -David Hidalgo, Los Lobos Lead Vocalist

Ernie y Margie Anniversary Big party for the owners of Arturo's Ballroom this Friday featuring Larry Garcia Expression, Eddie 'Lalo' Torres, Los Cachis, Los Alegres de Ruben Tellez, special guests Carlos Miranda, George y Mague, 'El Pavo Grande' Salvador Garcia. Friday night. Arturo's Ballroom, 3310 S. Zarzamora. (210) 923-0177. Also Sunday 6-11 Santos Sosa. And musician Rocky Hernandez will be picking up school supplies for needy kids at the dance. 6-11 p.m. Sunday.

Hometown Boys Solid conjunto outfit onstage. 8 p.m. Friday, Aug 15. Cuauhtemco Hall, 1100 Patton St. San Marcos. Hosted by Sick Entertainment Promotion San Marcos Texas

5 Star Band Top flight band takes the main stage at the smoke-free Frio Saloon, 801 S. Frio. Also Aug. 8, Jesse De Leon y Variety Mix; Aug 14; Jazz Katz; Aug. 15, Show Band; Aug. 21, 5 Star Band; Aug 22, Grupo Suave; Aug. 28, Jazz Katz; Aug. 29 Los Padrinos. www.friosaloon.com

Paula Nelson Band
Versatile singer takes the main stage with Americana, country, folk and more. Saturday. Josabi's, 17200 Highway 16 N. Helotes, TX 78023 (210) 372-9100. Also Aug. 16 Ryan Bales Band. 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.

Los Tovares Solid Tex-Mex band plays Club Movida, 306 E. Mitchell St. (210) 534-4477. Owner Rick Robles runs a tight ship.Check out the schedule. Also Maravia, Aug. 9, Danny Acosta y QVO Band Sunday.

Univision's Premios de Texas Awards Annual awards show highlights top perfomers. Nominees include "Best Tejano Artist" (Mejor Artista Tejano): Jay Perez, Jimmy Gonzalez, Bobby Pulido and Ruben Ramos. Long Center For The Performing Arts,Austin. 7 p.m., Aug. 7. Show will air Aug. 16 on Univision.

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.

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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