Coming up:
Sonic Boom Six back on a U.S. tour
Top Latin Producers Valenzuela Twiins joined Ozomatli
The 2008 Latin Grammys and related concerts constitute the main event this week with additional major shows later on the weekend.
Make sure to enjoy the outdoors while you can. The weather is absolutely beautiful.
Sesion Exclusiva A pre-Latin Grammy event series has concerts allweek. On Wednesday, Nov. 12, MTV Tr3s presents Karli of the Karlifornia Show, DJ Flex, Winsin y Yandel, Baby Bash, Jennifer Pena, Frankie J, Paula DeAnda and Pitbull. Also, Alih Jey (nominated for best rock solo vocal album), Joselo (Cafe Tacuba), Pryme Status & PJE.
On Thursday, Nov. 13, MTV Tr3s Presents Karli of the Karlifornia Show Official After Party celebrating Chetes nomination (nominated for best rock solo vocal album), Tuerka and DJs Toy Selectah (Control Machete), Tito (Molotov), Mauricio (The Volture), Chajoe (Nina), Mexican DubWeiser, Rita and Deja Zu.
Grooves, 2300 Pierce St. Houston.Erick y Grupo Massore Top Mexican cumbia band swings through town. Friday, Nov. 14. Cool Arrows. Los Desperadoz, Nov. 28.
Yahari Interesting artist mixes cumbias and more.. Sat. Nov. 15. Lonestar Saloon, Uvalde. Also Nov. 20 DJ Night; Nov. 21 Jack Ingram; Nov. 26 Grupo Massore; Nov. 27 Thanksgiving Day Party
Oldies But Goodies Night featuring Five Star Band. The Coast, Vance Jackson at Loop 410. 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Free
Rene Devia Smooth sounds of Latin American harpist 6-9 Thursdays, Los Cucos. Also 6-9 Saturdays, Cachito de Mexico
SA Tardeada Festival. Featuring Mitch
Web, Rick Trevino, Patricia Vonne, Tex-Mex Experience, Flaco Jimenez, Dog Men Poets,
Pride and Joy, Drugstore Cowboys,
DC3, Flamin' Hellcats. Sunday, Nov. 16. $22-$26. Ruben's Place, Selma. www.satardeada.com/
El Tri Legendary Mexican rock trio takes the stage. Sunday, 11/16. Club Rio Nightclub, 13307-A San Pedro Highway 281 at Bitters. (210) 403-2582.
Roger Velasquez & Latin Legends Top group shines with its repertoire and virtuosity. Thursdays, Bar On Broadway.
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/
Rocky Hernandez & OBG Band Veteran outfit celebrates Rocky's birthday with a big party. Arturos Sports Bar, 3310 S. Zarzamora. (210) 923-0177. 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov.13. Also DJ Bongo Bob, Canela Band, OBG Band, The Sequence, Bene Medina y Conjunto Aguila, Pete Cardenas, Sandy Sanchez, Los Cachies de Casimiro Castro, Rudy Tee, Sonny Ace, Gilbert Rodriguez. $5. Also raffle tickets. Also spinning records as a DJ at Jing's Lounge,.3936 Eisenhaur Rd.Friday, Nov. 14.
Los Tovares Tex-Mex veterans on the big stage. Crazy J's, Friday; Blue Mustang, Saturday; B&N #2, Sunday. 210-859-9995.
Julieta Venegas Mexican rocker back in town for a concert. Lila Cockrell Theater. Nov. 29. Tickets $35-$65 throgh Ticketmaster. Doors 7 p.m., no opening group. Raffle for an autographed Gibson Guitar by Julieta. Details: Tr-entertainment@hotmail.com or register the night of the concert. Listen to 95X to win their a pair of tickets and to Offical After Party at La Bikina Dance Bar, 3000 N. St Marys St.
Jorge Alejandro y La Paz Versatile singer/songwriter wrapping up new CD due for release late fall. Tuesdays, Hot Tin Roof, IH 10/Callaghan.
La Sombra de Tony Guerrero Back in town. Randy's Ballroom, 1534 Bandera Rd. Saturday, Nov, 15.
Danny Acosta y QVO Band plays mix of oldies, funk, R&B. Sundays. Club Movida, 306 E. Mitchell. (210) 534-4477. Owner Rick Robles runs a tight ship.
Daniel Monserrat Singer plays Fridays/ Wednesdays. La Marginal, 2447 Nacogdoches Rd, (210) 804-2242
Tejano Country Ballroom, 16300 Hwy 123, San Marcos. Also Nov. 29. Los Homies y Los Padrinos/ Joe Gonzales"El Gambler; Dec. 6, Da Krayz Pimpz Y Boni Mauricio y Los Maximos.
Rocky y OBG Band Christmas Drive Concert.With Max Baca & TexManiacs, Genaro Aguilar w/Los Tovares, 5-Star Band. Also special guests Sunny Ozuna, Sonny Ace, Gilbert Rodriguez, Rudy T, Little John. $7-$10 plus unwrapped gift. Blanco Ballroom, 3817 Blancord. Thursday, Dec. 4.
Fauclty Voice Recital "Hispanic Vocal Gems From Spain to Latin America" featuring Juanita Martin Ulloa, voice;Faith De Bow, piano; Mariachi Tamazula, Robert Lopez, Flamenco Dancers; Beatriz Aguilar of "Espana Viva." Friday, Nov. 14. Evans Auditorium, Texas State University, San Marcos.
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.
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; More: 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
Louis Shati & SonSabor 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-December.
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, (210) 924-1016
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