Saturday, November 7, 2009
12 PM - 12 AM
Main Plaza, Downtown San Antonio, Texas
Musical line up:
Johnny Rodriguez
Flaco Jimenez y Su Conjunto
Tish Hinojosa
Alejandro Escovedo
Girl In A Coma
The Krayolas with the Westside Horns
Bubba Hernandez y Los Super Vatos
El Conjunto de Foxy y Chuco
Click on Main Plaza to get schedule of musical line up and other event details.
Don't forget to go to www.rockyrollradio.com to listen to your favorite music.
Photo is from the recent Mexic-Arte Muesum Viva La Vida Fest 2009 procession
November 1st and 2nd are officially Dia De Los Muertos (Day Of The Dead) and in celebration of Dia De Los Muertos, Rock y Roll Radio has put together a special playlist. Most all of the songs have death as a theme and there's a mix of upbeat and serious songs. On this occasion, the dead are remembered and honored via celebrations, processions, building of commemorative alters and other activities.
You would honor Rock y Roll Radio if you would play our Dia De Los Muertos playlist as part of your Dia De Los Muertos celebrations and activities.
1. Voltaire - Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
2. Kinky - A Donde Van Los Muertos
3. Cafe Catuba - La Muerte Chiquita
4. Ozomatli - Cumbia De Los Muertos
5. Mecedes Sosa w/Joan Baez - Gracias a la Vida
6. Los Fabulosos Cadillacs - Calavera y Diablitos
7. Manu Chao - La Vida Tómbola
8. La Tremenda Korte - Condenado A Muerte
9. Voltage - La Muerte
10. Marilyn Manson - The Beautiful People **Wild Card**
11. Pungent Stench - Viva La Muerte
12. Los Fabulosos Cadillacs - Muerte Querida
13. Mecano - Orto Muerto
14. Vico C - Aquel Que Habia Muerto
15. El Gran Combo - La Muerte
16. Aleks Syntek - La Dona Muerte
17. Lila Downs - La Llorona
18. Rodrigo Y Gabriela - Ixtapa
Go to www.rockyrollradio.com to listen to Dia De Los Muertos playlist
In September, Rock y Roll Radio published a blog titled "10 Spanish Language Artist You Need To Hear Right Now." This blog was based on a list from the VenusZine Summer 2009 magazine. The interest on this particular blog was amazing. So Rock y Roll Radio created a playlist based on some of the bands in the VenusZine magazine list plus Rock y Roll Radio included some bands, locally and nationally, that also need to be heard.
1. Maneja Beto - Campanera
An Austin, Texas band which combines Latin, cumbia, Mexican folk, rock en Español and indie. Their sound is very unique and will have you asking, "why haven't I heard of these guys before?"
(myspace.com/manejabeto)
2. Ocote Soul Sounds - Divinorum (Quantic Remix)
3. Ocote Soul Sounds - Carino
Martin Perna of Antibalas and Adrian Quesada of Grupo Fantasma lead the genius behind Ocote Soul Sounds. The masterfully combine Afrobeat, Latin groove, psychedelia and funk into a mix of heavenly sounds. You may have heard of Ocote Soul Sounds but you definitely need to re-visit and become re-acquainted now.
(myspace.com/ocotesoulsounds)
4. Charanga Cakewalk - La Cumbia Lounge
5. Charanga Cakewalk - Belleza
6. Chananga Cakewalk - La Negra Celina
Charanga Cakewalk is an Austin, Texas group that combines Mexican cumbia, Latin beat and mellow lounge music that has a mystic sense. Once you hear Charanga's music you'll want to remain under their spell.
(myspace.com/charangacakewalk)
7. Del Castillo - Suenos Madrigales
An Austin, Texas band that has a strong Flamenco sound and influence. Their music is strong and bold in sound and their Flamenco sound sets them apart from other Latin bands.
(myspace.com/delcastillo)
8. Girl In A Coma - Clumsy Sky
9. Girl in A Coma - Say
A San Antonio, Texas band of two sisters and a best friend. Their music is brash and in your face punk, alternative and folk rock. If you haven't heard of Girl In A Coma (GIAC), you will now.
(myspace.com/girlinacoma)
10. Subrosa Union - 420 Every Day
Originally from El Paso, Texas, now Austin based, Subrosa Union combines reggae, Latin and funk into a nice base heavy beat. Put Subrosa Union on your bands to watch radar.
(myspace.com/subrosaunion)
11. Dignan - They're Outnumbered
From McAllen, Texas, in the Rio Grande Valley, although Dignan doesn't sing in Spanish, they are Latino. Dignan definitely has an indie, almost soft rock sound. These guys have created a following here in Texas and expanding fast. Watch out!
(myspace.com/dignan)
12. Los Hollywood - Te Quiero Tanto
Originally from San Diego, California, Los Hollywood combine indie, rock and pop into a really nice sound. Hiedy, the lead singer, gives the band it's personality and sound. Los Hollywood works extremely hard at getting their music and band as much exposure as possible.
(myspace.com/loshollywood)
13. Monte Negro - Lejos
14. Monte Negro - Don't Let Me Down
15. Monte Negro - Give Me Love (No Llores)
A Los Angeles, California band which combines Latin, rock en Español, reggae into an edgy, bilingual rock sound. You'll be hearing from Monte Negro soon if you haven't already.
(myspace.com/montenegrorocks)
16. 60 Tigres - Dentro De Mi Cuerpo
60 Tigres from Monterey, Mexico combine funk, psychedelic and punk into an upbeat but bold dance beat. They definitely generate a strong energy in their music.
(myspace.com/sesentatigres)
17. Bam Bam - Hi-Q
18. Bam Bam - Sin Las Pata Traseras
"This quirky, high energy rock group out of Monterrey is the current sweetheart of the Mexican indie scene."
(myspace.com/dalebambam)
19. Hello Seahorse - Bestia
20. Hello Seahorse - Cassette
"Mexican electro-pop a la School of Seven Bells."
(myspace.com/helloseahorse)
21. Quiero Club - Showtime
22. Quiero Club - Let Da Music
"A MGMT-like dance band from Monterrey."
(myspace.com/quieroclub)
23. Jovenes y Sexys - Suerte
24. Jovenes y Sexys - El Reloj
"This folk-y Venezuelan duo has been compared with the Bird and the Bee."
(myspace.com/jovenesysexys)
25. Ceci Bastida - Que No Te Digan
"Known for her work with Julieta Venegas, this pop soloist will be releasing her first full-length this year."
(myspace.com/cecibastida)
To hear this playlist, go to www.rockyrollradio.com
Shakira has been the buzz in the music world ever since "Loba," song and video. Latina Magazine "partnered up with FLYP to bring you more Shaki through this innovative multimedia magazine."
Check out the Latina Magazine multimedia magazine, Rock y Roll Radio was blown away, WOW!
Angel Ferror, no stranger to Austin's music scene, has put together a group of talented musicians to form The Daylight Sessions. Angel Ferrer has a rich musical history and in Austin, Texas that history includes the groups Ill Camino, Vallejo, The Chris Perez New Project and now The Daylight Sessions. When Rock y Roll Radio researched Angel to find out more about him, other than the bands he was part of, there wasn't really any good comprehensive information. Again Austin Vida, Austin's premier and comprehensive music web source, has provided an exclusive and very intimate interview with Angel Ferrer. After reading the interview, I can say that I now know Angel Ferrer more thoroughly and also know his musical goals. I encourage you to read the interview because you'll be hearing a lot of buzz about Angel in the very near future.
I went to see Angel Ferrer's The Daylight Sessions last night at Quinn's in Round Rock, Texas. I really didn't know what to expect because I had purposely not listened to any of the group's music. To my amazement, I was blown away by the very soulful and sensual R&B sound that the band was producing. The band was solid and played as one soulful unit, just flawless. The Daylight Sessions is comprised of: Angel Ferrer-Guitar and Vocals; Alberto Ferrer-Bass; Jeff Hartsought-Drums; Robert Belt-Guitar and Cristina Soto-Back up Vocals. Angel Ferrer and Jeff Hartsough are very approachable and friendly guys and love what they do.
The group performed "All I Want To Do," "Cool Touch," plus a souful version of "Summer Breeze" a 1972 song by Seals and Crofts and other rock based songs.
You can see The Daylight Sessions at Lucky Lounge on November 7th plus an Ill Camino Reunion set.
Austin Vida Live: Angel Ferrer's Daylight Sessions from Austin Vida on Vimeo.
Nortec Collective featuring Bostich y Fussible performed in Austin, Texas on September 25, 2009 and Blastro and Austin Vida captured part of Nortec Collective's incredible show. If you haven't seen Nortec Collective perform, you have to make it a point to see their "unique and infectious blend of techno music and traditional northern Mexican folk." Bostich y Fussible very creatively blend music, technology and visuals graphics into a multiple sensory experience.
Rock y Roll Radio is very glad to present the video of the local performance with special thanks to Blastro and Austin Vida. Please view and enjoy.
Go to www.rockyrollradio.com to listen to the Nortec Collective Radio Edition.
I've either mentioned or written about Charanga Cakewalk on several occassions in this blog. Charanga Cakewalk is an Austin, Texas based band and combines Mexican Cubia, Latin beat and mellow lounge music that makes you want to dance. Rock y Roll Radio ranks Charanga Cakewalk as one of the best bands in Austin, Texas and dare say the universe.
Austin Vida, Austin's premier music web source, captured Charanga Cakewalk at Momo's on September 29, 2009. Rock y Roll Radio was at Momo's that night and maybe you'll see me in the appreciative crowd.
Rock y Roll Radio definitely believes you'll more than like Charanga Cakewalk and will ask for more.
Austin Vida Live: Charanga Cakewalk at Momo's from Austin Vida on Vimeo.
Listen to Charanga Cakewalk on www.rockyrollradio.com, internet radio.
The Music Gym and Lounge located at 815 E. 6th Street, Austin, Texas.
For $5 you get in to hear some great music and drink FREE BEER. What a deal!
Rock y Roll Radio has seen Betaplayer perform and they always rock the house with their Hip Hop, Experimental and Progressive music. The band puts their heart and soul into their music and the audience definitely feels the vibe. Looking forward to seeing them perform.
Zeta Brown, an Este Vato Hip Hop side project, is new on the scene and Rock y Roll Radio is anxious to see Zeta Brown's performance. Este Vato is a well established Austin Latin Fusion band and expect Zeta Brown to be just as great. Also on the line up is DJ Cauze spinning all night.
Also check out the do512 link on event.
"Three of Austin's Hottest New Latin Alternative Bands"
October 22 at Aces Lounge, 222 E. 6th, downtown Austin, Texas.
$5 Cover ( What a great deal in this stuff economy!)
Showtime at 10:00 PM
Vitera - Rock, Latin, Alternative
Kalua - Latin , Rock, Fusion
Este Vato - Cumbia Rock, Latin, Fusion
Rock y Roll Radio has seen all three exceptional bands perform numerous times and you'll get more than your money's worth on Thursday night.
Mexic-Arte Museum has added more information to their Viva La Vida Fest 2009 page. The 26th Annual Dia De Los Muertos celebration is on October 24, 2009 in Austin, Texas and is the largest and longest running Day of the Dead celebration in Austin.
Rock y Roll Radio, internet radio, is excited with the musical line up for Viva La Vida Fest 2009. The bands playing for the event are:
Charanga Cakewalk - is lead by Michael Ramos, and recently added Brian Ramos of Kanko, a local Austin band. Both individuals, along with the band members, make exceptional music. You can describe their sound as a combination of Mexican Cumbia, Mexican Folk and Lounge music. Rock y Roll Radio has seen Charanga Cakewalk too many times to count but once you get the Charanga fever, you can't shake it off. You'll know you have the fever when your feet involuntarily start to dance and your body starts to sway at the sound of Charanga Calkwalk magic.
Bocastria - is an established Austin band that plays "original fusion of Latin rock and Tejano music." The band has been together for three years and has an EP "Enter the Groove" and their first full length album "Texicana." Bocastria has been recognized as one of the Top Latin bands to emerge from Austin, Texas and on May 17, 2007 the City of Austin proclaimed it "Bocastria Day." Once you hear Bocastria, you'll think that one day wasn't enough, everyday is Bocastria day.
Peligrosa All-Stars DJs - is group of very talented DJ's. The DJ's are Hobo D, Manolo Black, Orion and DJ Dus. Rock y Roll Radio has seen Peligrosa perform numerous times at various venues and events. This guys are everywhere! They do have an exceptional playlist of Latin music and mixes and they know what their audience likes.
Tiburon - is an Austin based Salsa/Latin Jazz band that "brings to you the true sound of Salsa Dura. This group interprets all genres of Latin music, blending the styles and rhythms of Afro-Cuban and Puerto Rican roots music with the excitement and improvisation of American Jazz. By combining the hot sounds of salsa, rhumba, mambo, bolero, cha-cha-cha, funk and jazz, Tiburon always presents fresh elements and new musical prospectives with a new energy all it's own." Can you say "Sabor!"
Mary Welch y Los Curanderos - Los Curanderos, the musical healers, "is a Latin Variety Band with many original songs in English, Spanish & Portuguesa written by Mary Welch (Vocalist, Songwriter), along with other traditional Latin and English tunes. They also have covers like disco & top 40 with a Latin beat and some Spanish lyrics. Good for what ever it is that ails you."
This musical group has also been recognized by the City of Austin with May 8, 2008 proclaimed as "Mary Welch y Los Curanderos Day" and The State of Texas House of Representatives issued a Resolution, H.R. No. 2078, honoring Los Curanderos as a "valued member of the Texas music community."
Manuel "Cowboy" Donley - "is the grandfather of True Tejano! Manuel Donley led a big band Latin orchestra in the 1950s and picked up his nickname by stepping out from behind the podium and carrying his guitar to the front of the stage like the cowboys... Donley serves up a spicy, thoroughly danceable combo platter of rancheras, waltzes, boleros and ballads." Mr. Donley has a rich musical history and is considered an elder in the Austin and the Texas music community. Rock y Roll Radio looks forward to seeing and hearing a Texas legend perform and history being made.
Last Week Was Better - a band of four guys from San Antonio who play Progressive, Indie and Pop. They're relatively new on the scene but are steadily building their fan base and from what Rock y Roll Radio has heard so far, they have a good sound and music. You'll want to see Last Week Was Better because they could easily be the next up and coming band.
Live Music Schedule:
Last Week Was Better - 2:00-2:20 PM
Manuel "Cowboy" Donley - 2:30-3:15 PM
Mary Welch y Los Curanderos - 3:30-4:15 PM
Tiburon - 4:45-5:30 PM
Peligrosa Allstar DJs - 5:30-7:30 PM
Bocastria - 7:30-8:30 PM
Charanga Cakewalk - 8:45-10:00 PM
Note: Times subject to change
do512, one of Rock y Roll Radio's primary source for musical, venue and calender of events in Austin, Texas also has some additional information and videos of Viva la Vida Fest 2009, check them out.
"SXSW Music Festival showcases nearly 2000 musical acts over 5 days on more than 80 stages in downtown Austin. Labels, agents, managers, manufacturers, publishers, writers, bloggers, media giants and fans all meet for five days in Austin to celebrate music and make deals. Why not join them."
SXSW is one of the best Latino friendly events for musicians and bands and Rock y Roll Radio would like to see you there. To get an idea of the number of bands and origin click on The Do512 Blog to see the SXSW 2009 band line up. Your band could be on the extensive 2010 band list.
The time to act is now. Apply to showcase your band and pass this on to other bands and musicians.
Rock y Roll Radio wishes everybody who applies the best of luck.
Xemumba 09 un festival de musica latina presented by bembaentertainment will take place on October 24, 2009 at Kenny Dorham's Backyard in Austin, Texas.
"Xemumba \SHEH-moom-bah\ is a celebration of the many styles of music that Latin and South America has given us. This is a festival founded by me, Brandon Badillo, in September of 2007. I created this event to not only bring these different styles of music together for an evening, but to raise money for my Grandpa, Francisco, in his fight against cancer.
With just minimal advertising, Xemumba proved to be a great success with over 300 ecstatic attendees on that very special evening. I had no excuse for not keeping Xemumba around so I decided to make it an annual event and watch it grow.
This year Xemumba will take place on a cool Saturday, October 24th at Kenny Dorham's Backyard from 10am - 12am. Xemumba will bring Latin and South America to people in a time when it is just too expensive to travel. Those attending will experience over 10 performances ranging from Samba to Afro Cuban to Cumbia to Latin hip hop and many more.
Xemumba will continue to give back as it did for Francisco just two years ago. This year and in years to come, xemumba will donate a percentage of the proceeds to non profit organizations. This year's beneficiaries are Lupe Art, National Hispanic Institute and People Fund.
Entertainment begins at 10:00 AM and continues till 12:00 Midnight.
Tickets: $10 on line
$15 at the door
$35 for VIP
Ticket Purchase: Frontgate Tickets
Musical Line Up:
El Tule
Seu Jacinto
La Guerrilla
Os Alquimistas
Azul
Este Vato
Krudas
Ritmo 3
Gabriel Santiago Quintet
Buscando El Monte
Proyecto Saoko
Rock y Roll Radio supports all three beneficiaries but is very familiar with the National Hispanic Institute (NHI). The NHI is an organization, both national and international, that gives high ability high school Latino students the opportunity to develop leadership skills through three programs: Young Leaders Conference (YLC) The Great Debate - focuses on communication as a powerful tool of leadership; Lorenzo de Zavala (LDZ) focuses on the organization and management of power as a foundational tool of leadership; The College World Series (CWS) - focuses on the power of positioning as foundational tool of leadership. Other programs for graduating seniors and college students include Mexico Language Program and John F. Lopez Summer Intereship.
The award winning Austin Chapter of NHI is very active and vigorously recruiting new members. If you're an Austin, Texas and area high ability high school Latino student, please contact the Austin Chapter of NHI for details. For other parts of the country contact the NHI office. There are many notable NHI alumni in Austin and nationally that continue to serve and contribute to our future Latino leaders.
Please support all three beneficiaries by attending Xemumba 09.
do512, one of Rock y Roll Radio's primary source for musical, venue and calander of events, has additional Xemumba 09 information and videos.
The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center in San Antonio, Texas is having Una Noche de la Gloria.
The GCAC is located at 1327 Guadalupe Street in the culturally rich Westside.
Cost: Free
The Barrio Massive En El Mero Hueso is scheduled from 6:00 PM to Midnight on October 10, 2009.
Several of Rock y Roll Radio's, internet radio, favorite bands are playing in the Plaza Guadalupe. The bands are:
Radio La Chusma - "Frontera Reggae from Chuco Town"
Bombasta - "San Anto's Barrio Big Band"
Charanga Cakewalk -" Cumbia Lounge from Austin"
Azul Electrica - "Electrified Mexican Folk From San Antonio"
Pinata Protest - "San Anto Conjunto Punk Rock"
Mexican Stepgrandfather - "San Anto Conscious Hip Hop"
DJ Dus - "Spinning Cumbia Krunk Mashups All Night Long"
Urban 15 - Special Dance Performance
This musical event is a Mini-Music Festival, it's free and the artist are exceptional.
