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Accordions galore, plaza parties and more fests make up the musical choices for the week and beyond.
International Accordion Festival Featuring Conjunto Ritmos Santeños de Osvaldo Ayala , Curtis Poullard & 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
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.
Final Cut Top notch group brings it on. 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 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
Party on the Plaza New season of popular concert series kicked off Oct. 7. Coming up: Oct. 14: La Tropa F, Vida, Stefani. 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
Los Padrinos Acoustic conjunto foursome take the stage Friday night at VFW 76,10 Tenth St,. Also St. James Church Festival 5-7p.m. Sunday Oct. 12th 907 W. Theo
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
Oldies But Goodies Night featuring Five Star Band. The Coast, Vance Jackson at Loop 410. 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Free
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. 11. $10. (210) 223-3151
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Autmus Fest Featuring Night Ranger, Kinky, Little Joe y La Familia, Nothing More, Jr Castillo, Kristal Blue, Warryor, Kristin Mari. Saturday, Oct. 11. TAMIU, Laredo.
October Fest Dance Featuring Bobby Esquivel & Latin Band. $8-$10 Saturday, Oct. 18. (210) 789-2484. Also Janie's Record Shop (210) 735-2070.
Daniel Monserrat Singer plays Fridays/ Wednesdays. La Marginal, 2447 Nacogdoches Rd, (210) 804-2242
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
Rene Devia Smooth sounds of Latin American harpist 6-9 Thursdays, Los Cucos. Also 6-9 Saturdays, Cachito de Mexico
Grupo Fantasma Solid fusion band takes the stage at Josabi'. Oct. 10. grupofantasma.com
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Joe Jama benefit Oct. 12, noon-6 p.m. at Bar on Broadway. There will be BBQ plates for sale at $6. Bands to perform, according to Joe Jama, are Five Star Band, The Show, Final Cut,Ernie Garbay, Jo Jo & Company. Send contributions to: Woodforest National Bank (at Super Wal-Marts)
Acct: Lilly Elizondo c/o Joe Perales.
Tardeada de Música Romántica Features José Rubén De León and pianist Jon Esquivel performing Mexican and Cuban boleros Also performing George Prado, acoustic bass, and Arturo Yglesias, drums. Repertoire includes Armando Manzanero's "Somos Novios," Osvaldo Farrés' "Quizás, quizás, quizás," and Consuelo Velásquez' "Bésame mucho." Proceeds go to rebuidling efforts at OLLU. 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11. Thiry Auditorium, OLLU. $10. (210) 431-3932
Blue Bubble Ballroom Swing time with groups 6 p.m. Sundays in "Swing Factory" dance/concert series at Blue Bubble Ballroom, 9315 Broadway. $5. All ages. 7-8 p.m. free 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, Miroslava, vocals/ percussion; Bert Ybarra, guitars; Abraham Humpries, bass; and Andy Bernal drums. Band plays Panchitos at the Quarry (281) Saturday, Oct. 18 oscarcruzandescape.com
Roger Velasquez & Latin Legends Top group shines with its repertoire and virtuosity. Thursdays, Bar On Broadway. Also Luckey Road Saloon, 10/31 (Halloween Party); You Know, Bandera Rd., Oct. 10
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. George Rivas Band, Friday; Roger Velasquez & Latin Legends, Saturday; All Star Band 9 p.m. Sunday.
Nataly Peña Young singer plays a mix. Luciano at the Strand. Fridays.
La Tropa F Teams up with Fama in dual CD release party. Friday, Graham Central Station, Fredericksberg at Loop 410. Also La Fiebre reunion, Oct. 17; Los Palominos, Oct. 24; Los Desperadoz, Oct. 31.
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. 25 (Halloween party), King Williies, 943 S. Alamo St.
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.
Los Tigres del Norte Venerable norteño outfit back on the road in the U.S. for some 16 dates. Los Tigres set to play 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
Main 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. (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.
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, Club celebrates 4 year aniversray Saturday, Oct. 11 (210)
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