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Azul Talented singer celebrates with a CD release party for her new album, "Noche Azul de Esperanza Live." Also celebration fo Azul's first year anniversary at Esperanza Peace and Justice Center. CD features Maya Guirao, Dava Hernandez, Jorge Gaxiola, Davie Goetz, Paul Ward, Roland de la Cruz, Joel Dilley and Bett Butler. CD party 8 p.m. Wednesday. $5.
Jesse De Leon & Variety Mix Upcoming talented band making its mark in Central Texas as a group to watch. Friday, 9/12 Cadillac Bar, 212 S. Flores. Bands here tend to play a little on the uncomfortable, high end of the volume scale. Also Soundrave, 9/19; 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.myspace.com/cadillacbar
Anthony Hernandez Keyboardist plays Thursdays at the Enchilada Warehouse, 2106 N. St. Marys.
5 Star Fun group knows how to entertain, though sometimes they tend to lose stage momentum. Thursday. Sept. 11.
Smoke-free Frio Saloon, 801 S. Frio. Also Show, 9/12; Allis Band, 9/18; Roger Velasquez, 9/19; Jazz Katz, 9/25; Jesse De Leon & New Variety, 9/26 friosaloon.com
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.
Rene Devia Smooth sounds of Latin American Harpist. Café Revolución. Wednesdays
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.
Grupo Suave Flashy Tex-Mex band just released a new CD. Noon Saturday, Sept 13, Guadalupe Cultural Arts Church Festival; 8 p.m. Saturday, Sacred Heart, Von Ormy; 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept 14, Caliente Harley Davidson, 410 @ Culebra Rd.
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 Grupo Zonido, 9/12; Maravia, 9/13; Los Tovares, 9/19; Artie V. Suave, 9/20; Pete Ybarra Fuego,9/26; Grupo Zonido, 9/27; Q-VO band plays every Sunday
CANCELLED - WEATHER Main Plaza Music San Antonio Latino Music Festival set Sept. 11-13 with Strunz & Farah & Farah. Also free admission and cash bar. Also Raza en la Plaza, 7 p.m.Friday-Saturday nights in September. Lineup includes Los #3 Dinners, Snowbyrd, Joe Jama Ernie Garibay & Cats Don't Sleep, Eva Ybarra y Su Conjunto, Spot Barnett. Blue Mondays with blues groups such as Harry Bodine and Spot Barnett. Also Latin Lunes, a Monday series 11:30am - 1:30 p.m.with Hot Sauce, Border Palace. Also High Noon Dies y Seis with Azul. More details on schedule at:San Antonio Latino Music Festival schedule
Los Garcia Bros/Mando y La Venganza Solid teamup of conjunto and Tejano. Cuauhtemoc Hall, 1100 Pattan, San Marcos. Saturday Sept. 13. Presented by Slick Entertainment. 830-743-0490
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
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.
Roger Velasquez & Latin Legends Top group shines with its repertoire and virtuosity. Thursdays, Bar On Broadway. Also Luckey Road Saloon, Friday and 10/3 and 10/31 (Halloween Party); Frio Saloon, 9/19; Market Square Mariachi Stage, 9/13
POSTPONED - WEATHER Fiestas Patrias Annual Diez y Seis de Septiembre shindig celebrates Mexican independence day with live bands on multiple stages including Two Tight, Arroyos Del Rio, Wilbert Beasley, Arial Johnson, Grupo Zonido, Aztlan, Carlos y Los Cachorros, Roger Velasquez, Final Cut, Eternity, OBG Band. Market Square, 514 W. Commerce. Sept.12-14.
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 Roger Velasquez/Latin Legends, Friday; George Rivas, 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 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
Party on the Plaza New fall season of popular music concert series begins Sept. 23. 5-10 p.,m, Tuesdays and Wednesdays featuring the best in Tex-Mex and Latin music. Free before 7 p.m.' $5 after. 21 & Up only. (832) 324-8074. partyontheplaza.info
www.myspace.com/partyontheplaza
Jones Plaza, Houston.
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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