Coming up:
Bakan on tour with new CD
Liberacion reunites Virgil Canales and Juan Tavares
Comedy, salsa and Tex-Mex are in the forecast for the next few days. Not to mention that the church fall season is in full swing. 
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,
(Photos courtesy D.Marin)
percussion; and Jessie Garcia, guitar/vocals. www.colaomusic.com
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.
Latin Comedy Night Featuring comedians Andy Kern, Felipe Esparza and Cleto Esparza. To be followed with by Latin Night Mix After Party with DJ Papote. Oct. 4. Sam Houston Club, Fort Sam Houston.
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. Artie V also Sept. 28, Little Flower Festival. myspace.com/cadillacbar
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. 6-11 p.m. Tuesday. Details Dave Arevalo 210-534-1555
Patio Andaluz Reunion Dance Featuring Sunny Ozuna, Dimas, Joe Jama, Rudy Tee, Ernie Garibay, Rene Rene, Little Henry, Sonny Ace. Sequence, Badd Medezine, Cat's Don't Sleep, Larry Lange & Lonely Knight. Plaza Guadalupe, 1300 Guadalupe. 5-midnight Saturday, Oct. 4. $10. (210) 212-6508
Rock the Vote Rally Gathering to feature Liza Ybarra and DJ GQ Velasquez. Free. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 4. Memorial Branch Library, 3222 Culebra. (210) 432-6783, (210) 207-2500.
Oldies But Goodies Night featuring Five Star Band. The Coast, Vance Jackson at Loop 410. 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Free
29th Annual Festival Chicano Featuring Chente Barrera, Jimmy Edwards, Augustin Ramirez, Festival Chicano Orchestra, Hermanos Cortez, Little Joe y La Familia, Elida Reyna y Avante, Negami, Mariachi M.E.C.A., Ram Herrera & Outlaw Band, David Marez & People, Shelly Lares, Raza Connection, Chuy Negrete. Free. Oct. 2-4. Miller Outdoor Theatre in Houston's Hermann Park.
October Fest Dance Featuring Bobby Esquivel & Latin Band. $8-$10 Saturday, Oct. 18. (210) 789-2484. Also Janie's Record Shop (210) 735-2070
Artie V y Grupo Suave Crisp, solid band rocks the stage. Sometimes a little too loud. 10/31. Frio Saloon, 801 S. Frio. friosaloon.com
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. Send contributions to: Woodforest National Bank (at Super Wal-Marts) Acct: Lilly Elizondo c/o Joe Perales.
Betty Jean Prieto Benefit. For owner of Orphan Annies. Guest artists include Grupo Sereno, Johnny Ray, Ernie Garibay & Cats Don't Sleep, Jo Jo & Company. Oct. 12. Contact: Gloria Travieso-Chavez 210-528-0254
Bar-B-Que Benefit Gathering for Norma Garcia (funeral expenses). Chicken plate with all trimmings. Featuring Boni Mauricio, Mando y La Venganza, Los Bad Boys Del Valle, Cuatro Rosas, Los Karnalez de Roy Mauricio, Johnny "El Brujo" Cruz & Texas Chain Gang, Los "D" Boyz. 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5. Big D's, 4664 Krostroyz @ Sunnybrook, Corpus Christi. Details: Jason Lara, 361-288-5376; Raymond Garcia, 361-737-2487
Rene Devia Smooth sounds of Latin American harpist 6-9 Thursdays, Los Cucos. Also 6-9 Saturdays, Cachito de Mexico
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 Cumbia Tex, 10/4. 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.
Jaguares Leading edge Mexican rockers back in the U.S. for a tour to suport their forthcoming CD, "45." White Rabbit. Oct. 2. www.detourtickets.com.
Beto Quintanilla Jr. Headlines concert/dance.Also Pochimex and Linderos del Norte. Saturday, Oct. 4. Randy's Ballroom, 1534 Bandera. $20-$25.
Taste of San Antonio Expo Entertainment on multiple stages includes Patsy Torres Show, Los Texas Wranglers, Chente Barrera, 21 Black, Oscar Rodriguez and River City Big Band. Free. Market Square. Noon-10 p.m. Saturday; Noon-9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4-5. SA Restaurant Association 210-734-7663 or sara@sarametro.com. www.tasteofsanantonio.com.
Party on the Plaza New season of popular concert series starts Oct. 7. 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
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. 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
International Accordion Festival Featuring Conjunto Ritmos Santeños de Osvaldo Ayala , Curtis Poullard and The Creole Zydeco Band, Jeremías Martín & Group, Charles Thibodeaux and the Austin Cajun Aces, Mexican Roots Trio, Kal, Vrazels' Polka Band, Amuma Says No, Rupa & the April Fishes, Paulino Bernal, Daddy Squeeze Trio, Neshko Neshev and Kalin Kirilov, Andrei Mihalache, Trio Roi Maceda, Joe Ely and Joel Guzman. La Villita. Oct.11-12
Edgewood Alumnia Asso Scholarship Dance Annual event features Jimmy Edward, Latin Express. 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct.11. Villita Assembly Hall. (310 349-6549Main Plaza Music Festival includes various events such as: Latin Lunes, a lunch-time series on Mondays through December. The lunch-time series runs through the week such as Ben King, Rebecca Valadez, Max Baca, Joe Posada, Claude "Butch" Morgan, Hot Sauce, Terry Cavanaugh. Raza en la Plaza is a 7 p.m. series with George Morin and Jazz Suave Friday; SAS! (San Antonio Sound!) Oct. 17; Patricia Vonne, Oct. 18. SAS! continues through December. On Sunday it's Conjunto Tocadita at lunch with Foxy Garcia, accordion & Chucho Perales, bajo sexto. Also San Fernando Health & Safety Fair, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 presented by San Fernando Cathedral. Free screenings. Doctors available for consultations. Free. (210) 225-9800 www.mainplaza.org
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-hot group scheduled 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.
Blessed Sacrament Halloween Featuring Ramiro Herrera and Infinity Band. Oct. 24. Church grounds, Oblate at Shannon Lee. Free.
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.
H.E.B Health Fair. Free medical consultations, free screenings, free samples. food booths and family entertainment. Free admission, free parking. Children's Fun Zone. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 11. (210) 226-1177.
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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