Coming up:
Liberacion reunites Virgil Canales and Juan Tavares
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. Artie V also Sept. 27, Lytle Festival; Sept. 28, Little Flower Festival.
Artie V y Grupo Suave Solid group making weaves. Friday, 10/3. Cadillac Bar, 212 S. Flores. Groups here tend to play a little on the uncomfortable, high end of the volume scale. Also at Cadillac, 10/10 Final Cut; 10/17, Soulstruck; 10/24, Jesse De Leon y Variety Mix;10/31, Pete Ybarra y Grupo Fuego in Halloween party with costume contest. In between live set DJs Saint and Hobby keep it hot. myspace.com/cadillacbar
Maravia Solid group plays Pleasanton City Park, Pleasanton. 7 p.m. Saturday, 9/27.
(Photos courtesy Sharp)
Anthony Hernandez Keyboardist plays Thursdays at the Enchilada Warehouse, 2106 N. St. Marys.
National Night Out Annual event features
Jinmy Gonzalez & Mazz, and other bands. Alamodome. Free. 6-11p.m. Tuesday. Details Dave Arevalo 210-534-1555
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 Gabriel 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
Oldies But Goodies Night featuring Anthony Hernandez and Lisa Marie Sharp. The Coast, Vance Jackson at Loop 410. 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Free
Eddie Gonzalez Solid singer brings it on. Cool Arrows. Friday night.
October Fest Dance Featuring Bobby Esquivel & Latin Band. $8-$10 Saturday, Oct. 18. (210) 789-2484. Also Janie's Record Shop (210) 735-2070
Tamale Art Auction Exhibit "Tamale Flowers" by artist Dale Jenssen. All proceeds from the ticket sales and silent auction benefit The Children's Shelter, a non-profit organization providing emergency shelter, foster care, adoption, residential treatment care, child abuse prevention and teen pregnancy programs. Featuring Dos Generaciones (Rudy Lopez and Robert Casillas - bajo sexto & accordion). Thursday, Sept. 25 5:30-8:30 p.m. Aldaco's at Sunset Station, 100 Hoefgen Ave. $10 can be purchased at the door (210) 735-0275 www.sunset-station.com www.dalejenssen.com
Jesse De Leon & New Variety Tight group leans heavily toward Mazz repertoire. 9/26 Frio Saloon, 801 S. Frio. Also Jazz Katz, 9/25; friosaloon.com
Royal Palace Ballroom Storied venue showcasses live conjunto. 3506 S.W. Military Drive, Schedule: Los Robles, Tuesday; Los Coyotes Wednesday; Los Trovadores, Thursday
Super Star Tribute/Joe Jama Benefit. Concert to help defray medical costs for Jama. Featuring Ruben Ramos, Ram Herrera, Joe Posada, David Mares, Roger Velasquez & Latin Legends, 5 Star Band, Terri & The Flashback, Ernie Garibay, Jorge Alejandro. Details: Rene Garcia 724-2443 Blanco Ballroom, 3719 Blanco Rd. 5 p.m. Sunday. 9/28 Send contributions to: Woodforest National Bank (at Super Wal-Marts) Acct: Lilly Elizondo c/o Joe Perales.
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, Speedy, 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.
Guadalupe Tejano Fan Fair Featuring SoundRave, Jesse DeLon Y Variety Mix, Grupo Stallion, Anthony Hernandez & the Crew. Family-friendly event will also include food booths and childrens games. Behind Guadalupe Theater, 1301 Guadalupe. 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26. Free. www.jinaink.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.
Joe Jama benefit Oct. 12, noon-6 p.m. at Bar on Broadway. There will be BBQ plates for sale at $6. Bands will perform but according to Lillie Elizondo the lineup has not been determined as yet.
Betty Jean Prieto Benfit. For owner of Orphan Annies. Guest artists include Grupo Sereno, Johnny Ray, Ernie Garibay & Cats Don't Sleep, Jo Jo & Company. Contact: Gloria Travieso-Chavez 210-528-0254.
St. Jude Church Festival Groups include David Lee Garza y Los Musicales and Los Desperadoz. Refreshments and food booths. Admission is free before 4 p.m. Noon-11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4 at Rosedale Park. Details: 210-432-8044.
Schertz Fest Featuring Getting By, Papa Wood, Sunny Ozuna, Sunny Mlendrez, Grupo Rio with Emilio IV, Diego, Micky & Motorcars, Charlie Robison, Little Texas. Pickrell Park, $5-$15.
Rene Devia Smooth sounds of Latin American harpist 6-9 Thursdays, Los Cucos. Also 6-9 Saturdays, Cachito de Mexico
L.A. Santiago R&B artist part of major Pure Fyre Entertainment show. Also featuring J-Dot, L.A. Santiago, C Stud Ville, Acoustic D, Killa Ken, Thrice, J-Dub, Big Steele & Ricky, Big Will, Black, Texas Throwed Husluz, THK, Da Flu, Kick Door Entertainment, Gangsta & The Gentlemen, Pryncez Dyce. $8-$10, The Venue, 800 Lexington Ave., Sept. 26.
Colaó Latin group to perform at El Jarro de Arturo Mexican restaurant, 13421 San Pedro (Hwy 281N @ Bitters). 8:30 p.m., Oct. 4. $12. (210) 494-5084, www.eljarro.com. Led by Gilberto Alvarez, Colaó features veteran musicians tnat play a fusion of cumbia, guaracha, salsa, merengue, mambo and son cubano. Band members include founder Ray Rodriguez, vocals/guitar; Mario "El Mago," percussion; "Richie," bass/brass; Ray Garcia, percussion; and Jessie Garcia, guitar/vocals. www.colaomusic.com 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 Fast, furious, and seriously party-minded, this is a cool band that whips up a dance storm with disco, cumbias, merengues, oldies, Tex-Mex. Quarterbacked by singer/keyboardist Oscar Cruz, the talent includes Alvaro Mendoza, vocals/percussion; Bert Ybarra, guitars; Abraham Humpries, bass; and Joe Gonzalez, drums. Band 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, Pete Ybarra Fuego, 9/26; Grupo Zonido, 9/27; Q-VO band plays every Sunday
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
Nataly Peña Young singer plays a mix. Luciano at the Strand. Fridays.
Jorge Alejandro y La Paz Versatile singer/songwriter wrapping up new CD due for release late October. Tuesdays, Hot Tin Roof, IH 10/Callaghan; Oct. 3 and 25 (Halloween party), King Williies, 943 S. Alamo St.
Party on the Plaza POSTPONED 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.. (832) 324-8074. Jones Plaza, Houston. partyontheplaza.info www.myspace.com/partyontheplaza
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 Energetic Tex-Mex band mixes up border music,Tejano and more. Also Grupo Vida for Peanut Festival in Floresville. Oct. 10
Jimmy Edward Tejano pioneer sings with versatile group 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 for another nostalgic trip. 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 stars recognized by peers. Oct. 23. La Villita Assembly Hall. Emcees of the 5th annual TAMA will be the Desperadoz.
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.
2008 Showcase of Hispanic Ad Agencies Annual event to showcase the cutting edge Spanish-language advertising for national clients created by local
Hispanic Ad Agencies. Creative expo and cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m. followed by banquet at 7 p.m. Coronado Ballroom, El Tropicano Hotel, 110 Lexington Ave. Thursday, Nov. 6. $25-$45. www.sa-ama.org, RSVP@sa-ama.org
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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