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.
