Coming up:
Party on the Plaza canceled due to weather
Salsa music updates: Mora, Suazo, Mendez
Crooked Stilo to play LA's Knitting Factory in Hollywood
Top Latin Producers Valenzuela Twiins joined Ozomatli
Bolero party, Tex-Mex, conjunto and lots more in the next few days to choose from.
Luis Miguel Top pop crooner on tour behind latest CD "Compllices." AT&T Center. Oct. 14. Tickets available through Ticketmaster.
Oldies But Goodies Night featuring Five Star Band. The Coast, Vance Jackson at Loop 410. 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Free
Anthony Hernandez Keyboardist plays Thursdays at the Enchilada Warehouse, 2106 N. St. Marys.
October Fest Dance Featuring Bobby Esquivel & Liberty Band. $8-$10 Saturday, Oct. 18. (210) 789-2484. Fountain Bleu, Also Janie's Record Shop (210) 735-207 0.
Daniel Monserrat Singer plays Fridays/ Wednesdays. La Marginal, 2447 Nacogdoches Rd, (210) 804-2242
Rene Devia Smooth sounds of Latin American harpist 6-9 Thursdays, Los Cucos. Also 6-9 Saturdays, Cachito de Mexico
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)
Bru-Ja Ha October Fiesta festival features Jay Perez, David Lee Garza y Los Musicales, Johnny "El Brujo" Cruz & The Texas Chain Gang. 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22. Free. Jones Plaza, 600 Louisiana St., Houston. 713-621-0980. Rescheduled from Oct. 16.
Liliana Arriaga "La Chupitos" Mexican comedian puts on big show. Also music and dance. Club Rio Nightclub, 13307-A San Pedro Highway 281 at Bitters. (210) 403-2582. $25 advance; $35, $45.Doors open 9 p.m.;show 11 p.m. Wednesday, 10/29.
El Tri Mexican rock trio back in town. Club Rio Nightclub, 13307-A San Pedro Highway 281 at Bitters. (210) 403-2582. Friday, 11/16. Also ATB, 10/15; Enanitos Verdes, 10/30.
Holy Moly Festival Featuring Mental Breakdown, Patsy Torres, Valero Band, Leslie Lugo, Sound Rave, Anthony Hernandez, David Marez, Jimmy Edward. Sunday, Oct. 19. Oblate Grotto. 210-778-1444 or 210-999-1125
Nataly Peña Young singer plays a mix. Luciano at the Strand. Fridays.
La Fiebre reunion Classic band in CD release party. Friday, Oct. 17. Graham Central Station, Fredericksberg at Loop 410. Also 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.
Shirelles Classic pop group back in town. Friday, Oct. 24. Carver Center. $24-$30
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.
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. More: 10/17: Jacinto y Ray; 10/20, Latin Lunes Hot Sauce; 10/21,John Magaldi & Saxophonic; 10/22 Los Galleros;10/23: RebeccaValdez with Max Baca. 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
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.
7th Annual Guerrero Halloween Party Showcasing SA's The Max and Houston's Grupo Vital. Costume contests. Saturday, Oct. 25. The Warehouse, 8002 Endor @ Broadway, Houston. $15-$20. 281-932-0888
Faculty Hispanic Voice Recital Classical and Hispanic music combined featuring Juanita Ulloa, voice; Faith de Bow, piano; Mariachi Tamazula, led by Bobby López; and "España Viva" Flamenco dancers, Beatriz Aguilar & Jessica Ahr. UPAC Hall, Texas State University, San Marcos. Free. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29. (512) 245-2651 or email: ju12@txstate.edu. www.Juanitamusic.com
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.
POSTPONED - 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
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 Related story: Veterano Festival honors late Escobar, showcases conjunto bands
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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Veterano Festival honors late Escobar, showcases conjunto bands
Salsa music updates: Mora, Suazo, Mendez
Concerts Calendar 10/14: LuisiMi, Fiebre, Nataly
Kinky, Night Ranger headline international border fest
Party on the Plaza reloads for 10/14: Tropa, Stef, Vida
News/updates: Nataly Pena, Gabriel CD debut, new Fama single
Emilio, Kumbia All Starz, Freddie Martinez among Latin Grammy nominees
Dallas Cowboys MNF pre-game show to include Jay Perez
Jose Jose: asks media to ignore 3 pilfered chapters from forthcoming book
POP 2008: showcasing top stars in downtown Houston
Concerts Calendar: Salgado, Monserrat, Azul
Iglesias/Aventura rock the AT&T Center Saturday
Fama, Flaco Jimenez, Ruco Villarreal music updates
Los Creadorez wrapping up successful tour
Early fall concerts: Iglesias, LuisMi, Grammys
Concerts Calendar 8/19: Gonzalez, Rio Band, Los Galleros
TMNC: The future still potentially bright for Tejano
Mexican pop group RBD is breaking up?
Intocable's Munoz says new CD '2C' is a 'back-to-the-future' work
Esteban 'Steve' Jordan: All-Star Tribute Sunday in Austin
Upcoming concerts: Iglesias, LuisMi, Grammys
TMNC2008: Sauceda, Salgado, Perez, Pulido and more
Little Joe, Ruben Ramos among All Stars on tribute CD to De La Rosa
Dan Segura dead; Tejano pioneer blazed trail
Grammy importance stressed at RyN conf in LA
Radio Notas: Women behind radio; SA leaders at LA confab
Yuridia: free video performance via SoundCheck
Transition: Jones, Wexler, Moore
Twiins + DJ Flex = hit tune
Gloria Estefan selected as the 2008 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year
Tortilla Factory: on the comeback trail PT II
Little Joe, Ruben Ramos among All Stars on tribute CD to De La Rosa
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