Coming up:
Sonic Boom Six back on a U.S. tour
Top Latin Producers Valenzuela Twiins joined Ozomatli
We got mariachi, Tex-Mex, rock, and more scheduled in the next few days of November. The fall season is rushing by so take advantage of absolutely magical nights with the big moons outside.
Mariachi Las Altenas
Ricardo Castillon y La Diferenzia Cool group made a name for themselves in the late '90s. Friday, Nov..21. Graham Central Station. Also DLG, Marcos Orozco, Ramiro Herrera, Thanksgiving Dance, Nov. 27; Jimmy Gonzalez y Mazz Nov. 28.
PrimeTime Tejano Awards PT presents 18 year anniversary celebration & awards featuring Sunny Ozuna, JR & Starlites, Max Baca $ TexManiacs, Michelle and special guests. Awards include male, female vocalist, entertainer, showband, conjunto and more. 7-11:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, H&H Ballroom, 4404 Brandt Road, Austin. (512) 845-3136
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.
Los Desperadoz Solid Tex-Mex band swings through town. Nov. 28. Cool Arrows. Also Los Dos Gilbertos, Nov. 22; Stampede, Nov. 29.
Los Tovares Veteran group on stage. Fri., Nov. 21. Gil's Tejano Bar & Grill, 1228 E. Durango. (210) 534-4141. Also Sat. Nov. 22., Cattlemans Square Tavern, 904 W. Houston. .
Jack Ingram Interesting artist mixes cumbias and more. Sat. Nov. 21. Lonestar Saloon, Uvalde. Also Nov. 20 DJ Night; Nov. 26 Grupo Massore; Nov. 27 Thanksgiving Day Party; Nov. 28, Bellamy Brothers; Nov. 29, Solido; Dec. 13, La Mafia.
Rene Devia Smooth sounds of Latin American harpist 6-9 Thursdays, Los Cucos. Also 6-9 Saturdays, Cachito de Mexico
Roger Velasquez & Latin Legends Top group shines with its repertoire and virtuosity. Thursdays, Bar On Broadway. 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18. Crazy J's, 126 Gembler Rd, 11/15, 12/20. Luckey Road Saloon, 1780 Luckey Rd., Friday, 11/28; George's Place, Saturday, 11/29.
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.
Jorge Alejandro y La Paz Versatile singer/songwriter wrapping up new CD due for release late fall. Tuesdays, Hot Tin Roof, IH 10/Callaghan.
Artie V y Grupo Suave Pre-Thanksgiving party. Wednesday, Nov. 26 Frio Saloon.
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
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.
The George Rivas Band Solid group led by Rivas brings it on. 9 p.m. Friday, Wednesday. George's Place, 5214 Blanco Rd. (210) 340-1275. Joe Jama & 100 Proof, Saturday; Q-VO Band,9 p.m. Sunday.
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.
Teddy Bears for Kids Christmas Dance Presented by Knights of Columbus 7983, 11th annual event features Ram Herrera and mariachi. 7-11:45 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. Alzafar Shrine Temple, 901 North Loop 1604 West. Contact: Rafael Rodriguez 210-723-6312. Benefits the San Antonio Police Blue Santa Program.
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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