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Weather delayed some festivities last week so once again, some events have been rescheduled.
Diez y Seis festivals rule the next few days and there's plenty of variety to be enjoyed. This is the time where the weather starts to transform into the always pleasurable pre-fall magic.
Santana Rock guitarist back on the touring trail. Opening is Salvador Santana. Santana's latest CD is "Multi-Dimensional Warrior." 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.
Albert Davila KEDA Radio owner will speak about his radio pioneer father, hall of fame inductee Mr. Davila in program "Fe, Familia y Tradicion." 7 p.m. Thursday Sept. 25. Free. Mexican American Cultural Center.
Artie V y Grupo Suave Solid group hitting the target in Central Texas. Friday, 9/19 Cadillac Bar, 212 S. Flores. Bands here tend to play a little on the uncomfortable, high end of the volume scale. Also Final Cut, 9/26. Final Cut is Bennie Reyna, bass/vocals; Marcos Martinez guitar; Stacy Rodriquez, vocals, Jimmy Alaniz, sax; James Morales, trumpet; Angel Valadez, drums; Jo Jo Mares, keyboards. In between live set DJs Saint and Hobby keep it hot. myspace.com/cadillacbar
Team Suzie Event is a BBQ fundraiser with brisket, hamburgers, hots dogs and more. Saturday.Sept. 13. Alzafar Shrine Pavilion, 901 NW Loop 1604
Anthony Hernandez Keyboardist plays Thursdays at the Enchilada Warehouse, 2106 N. St. Marys.
Wilbert Beasley W Body & Soul To perform at St. Jude Music Festival. Also Men of CLay, Jazz Katz, Midnight Swim, John Grof, Slick Dickens, Uptown Creepers, Bo DePena. Westside Commons, 151 & 410. Monday, Sept. 29.
Gabriel Zavala Benefit Fundraiser for TV host Gabriell Zavala of "Tejano y Mas." Featuring Ronnie T Band, And special guests. Noon- 4 p.m. Sept. 28. Wal-mart, 1430 Austin Highway (210) 313-3644.
Eddie Gonzalez Solid singer brings it on. Cool Arrows. Friday night.
Oldies But Goodies Night featuring Anthony Hernandez and Lisa Marie Sharp. The Coast, Vance Jackson at Loop 410. 8 p.m. 9/17. Free.
Alis Band top group. Smoke-free Thursday. Customer Appreciation night with Roger Velasquez & Latin Legends. 9/19 Frio Saloon, 801 S. Frio. Also Jazz Katz, 9/25; Jesse De Leon & New Variety, 9/26 friosaloon.com
Fiesta Mexicana Annual festival presented by St. Andrews Guadalupana. Music by Artie V Y Suave, Grupo Camino Real, Julian Sombrano. Coal Mine Pavilion. $3. Sept. 27.
Alzafar Shrine Circus It is big, funny, and sometimes crazy. There are also lions, tigers, clowns, animals, acrobats and more. It is also a fundraiser for the Alazafar Shriners. Freeman Coliseum, 3201 E. Houston St., (210) 224-9600. 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m., 4:30 and 8 p.m. Sept. 19; 11 a.m., 3 and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20-21. $14 at Ticketmaster outlets.
Joe Jama Benefit. Featuring Ruben Ramos, Ram Herrera, David Mares, Roger Velasquez, 5 Star Band, Terri & The Flashback, Ernie Garibay, Jorge Alejandro. Details: Rene Garcia 724-2443 Blanco Ballroom, 3719 Blanco Rd. Sunday. 9/28
Benefit fundraiser for Emiio Gutierrez family. Lineup includes Rockpyle, James Munoz, Roman Garcia, Megan Leyva, Men of Clay, Gloria Sanchez, Samba Vida, John Griof, New Project Something, Jay Lafarr, Speeduy, Oscar Rodriguez, Midnight Swim, James Ponce, Cleto Rodriguez, DJ/Karaoke. Enchilada Warehouse, 28601 S. St. Marys, Free admission; donations encouraged. 3 p.m.-midnight, Saturday, Sept. 26.
Royal Palace Ballroom aStoried venue showcasses live conjunto. 3506 S.W. Military Drive, Schedule includes Henry Zimmerle at 1 p.m. Sunday, then again at 2 p.m. Monday. Also Los Robles, Tuesday; Los Coyotes Wednesday; Los Trovadores, Thursday.
Daniel Monserrat Solid singer plays Fridays and Wednesday. La Marginal 2447 Nacogdoches Road, (210) 804-2242
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.
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. Band plays Latin Night at Sam Houston Club, Fort Sam Houston. Sept. 20. Also plays Chango's Havana Club, 23535 IH 10 West & Leon Springs Exit. 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, oscarcruzandescape.com
Danny Acosta y QVO Band plays mix of oldies, funk, R&B.Friday. Club Movida, 306 E. Mitchell. (210) 534-4477. Owner Rick Robles runs a tight ship. Club Movida. Also Los Tovares, 9/19; Artie V. Suave, 9/20; Pete Ybarra Fuego,9/26; Grupo Zonido, 9/27; Q-VO band plays every Sunday
Lush Cool band w/ Stefani Montiel plays Austin Vida's 2nd Anniversary Show: Spanish Sunset at Copa on Sept. 20. ALL profits will go to the Benefit for the Young Hispanic Austin Association Scholarship Fund Copa Bar and Grill, 3rd/Congress. Details: http://www.myspace.com/00austinlatino
Roger Velasquez & Latin Legends Top group shines with its repertoire and virtuosity. Thursdays, Bar On Broadway. Also Luckey Road Saloon, 10/3 and 10/31 (Halloween Party); You Know, Bandera Rd., Oct. 10
POSTPONED - WEATHER NOW reschduled for this weekend Fiestas Patrias Annual Diez y Seis de Septiembre shindig celebrates Mexican independence day with live bands on multiple stages Two Tight, Rocky Hernandez & OBG and more. CHECK poster on left for updated scheduled Market Square, 514 W. Commerce. Sept.19-21.
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 George Rivas Band, Friday; Final Cut, Saturday; George's All Star Band 9 p.m. Sunday.
Nataly Peña Young singer plays a mix. Luciano at the Strand. Fridays.
Campanas de América Anniversary San Antonio's best known mariachi is ready to celebrate their anniversary with a huge gathering. 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
Party on the Plaza New season of popular concert series starts Sept. 23. 5-10 p.m, Tuesdays & Wednesdays with best in Tex-Mex & Latin music. Free before 7 p.m. $5 after. 21 & up only. (832) 324-8074. partyontheplaza.info
www.myspace.com/partyontheplaza Jones Plaza, Houston.
Jaguares Leading edge Mexican rockers back in the US for a tour to suport their forthcoming CD, "45." White Rabbit. Oct. 2. www.detourtickets.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. Enchilada Warehouse, 2106 N. St. Mary's, Sept..27; A Taste of San Antonio Market Square, Oct. 5
Ramiro Herrera Singer headlines OctoberFest at St Mary Magdellan. Oct. 5.
Los Tigres del Norte
Venerable norteño outfit back on the road in the U.S. for some 16 dates. Los Tigres set to play Gran Jaripeo Y Baile with Los Baron de Apodaca, Alacranez de Durango. Silverado Rodeo, 7030 Old Pearsall. Oct.5. 210-623-4400 Also Dallas, American Airlines Center, Oct. 4; Houston's Toyota Center, Oct. 5; Laredo Entertainment Center, Nov.1, McAllen's Dodge Arena, Nov. 2.TexManiacs Solid band teams up with Grupo Vida for Peanut Festival in Floresville. Oct. 10
Jimmy Edward Sings with Latin Express. Oct. 11. La Villita
Jimmy Gonzalez y Grupo Mazz One of Tex-Mex's best group on stage. Cool Arrows. Oct. 11
Neil Diamond Pop legend takes the stage. Oct. 12. AT&T Center
Luis Miguel Top pop crooner on tour behind latest CD "Compllices." AT&T Center. Oct. 14. Tickets available through Ticketmaster.
Kumbia All-Starz Red-hiot group scheudled to play Oct. 19 at State Fair of Texas in Dallas.
Tejano Academy Music Awards Top starst recognized by peers. Oct. 23. La Villita.
Los Lonely Boys Rock trio tagteams with Austin singer/songwriter Alejandro Escovedo Both have new CDs - Escobedo is out with "Real Animal" while LLB has "Forgiven." Oct. 29. Majestic Theater, 224 E. Houston St., (210) 226-3333.
El Veterano Conjunto 10th Annual Festival. Lineup includes Flaco Jimenez, Los Texmaniacs de Max Baca, Sunny Sauceda, Cha Cha Jiménez, Chano Cadena y Su Conjunto, Jimmy Lee y Tentación, Los Tremendos Alacranes de David Flores, Los Arroyos Del Rio, La Kreazion (with special performance by Linda Escobar), Robert Casillas & Ramon "Jack Rabbit" Sanchez, Lazaro Perez y Su Conjunto, and Letty y Conjunto Central. Presented by singer/promoter Linda Escobar. High Chaparral in Robstown,Texas. Noon-11 p.m. Nov. 9. $10. Carne guisada plates will be sold for $5 with proceeds benefit the Eligio Escobar Scholarship Fund. (361) 442-3962
Latin Grammy Awards Annual awards show recognizes best artists and recordings of the year. Nov. 13. Pop singer Gloria Estefan will be honored as the 2008 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year in tribute dinner Nov.12. Toyota Center. Houston. Broadcast live on Univision Network. www.grammy.com/Latin/News/
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 says his next CD due by mid-Sept.
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 myspace. com/bosmanshbk1,
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