Sunday 6 p.m.
Waiting for the Super Star Tribute/Joe Jama Benefit to unfold at the Blanco Ballroom tonight.
First band scheduled to go on is Ernie Garibay & Cats Don't Sleep and others scheduled to come on include Ruben Ramos.
Meantime, we've learned there are a few more benefits coming up.
First, Lillie Elizondo told us there will be another 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 the lineup has not been determined as yet.
Another benefit has been scheduled Oct. 12 for Betty Jean Prieto, 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.
Then there's the St. Jude Church Festival set noon-11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4 at Rosedale Park. Groups include David Lee Garza y Los Musicales and Los Desperadoz. There will be refreshments and food booths. Admission is free before 4 p.m. Details: 210-432-8044.
Getting back to Joe Jama, we visited him briefly and found him in good spirits. At the moment, he is blind in one eye and has partial vision in the other. He needs two more operations to relieve the pressure behind his eyes, brought on by diabetes.
For three decades, singer Joe Jama has been one of San Antonio's prize jewels.
He's a talented singer and bassist and a sterling representative of San Antonio's rich music heritage.Still to play Sunday were Jorge Alejandro, Joe Posada, Roger Velasquez, David Marez, Ruben Ramos-Sunny-Ramiro Herrera. Also performing will be 5 Star Band, Terri & The Flashback, Rocky OBG Band, etc.
For more details: Rene Garcia 724-2443
Send contributions to: Woodforest National Bank (at Super Wal-Marts) Acct: Lilly Elizondo c/o Joe Perales.
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