Grupo Fantasma & Brownout: New Years Eve at Mohawk

Grupo Fantasma, Brownout and Peligrosa All-Stars are bringing in the New Year.

That means it's Party Time!

Venue: Mohawk at 912 Red River in Austin, Texas

Date: Thursday December 31, 2009

Cost: $20 Advance Ticket or $25 at the door

Times: Doors open at 8:00 PM

Other Details: Champagne Toast at midnight


Videos of the bands to get you in the festive mood:





Peligrosa All-Stars

















There will be several New Year's Eve events throughout Austin but Rock y Roll Radio recommends this event as the Best NYE Party of the Year.

A Vato X-Mas at Momo's December 22

Get in the X-Mas mood if you haven't already with the Vato X-Mas. World Music Night sponsored by KUT 90.5 fm/kut.org and Bemba Entertainment is bringing you another great show and exceptional line up of bands and musicians to Momo's on December 22, 2009.

Momo's: 618 West 6th Street Austin, Texas

Cover: $5.00
$3.00 - Students with ID

Special X-Mas Treat: FREE TAMALES (Handmade) until they are gone

Musical Line Up:

8:00 PM - Este Vato



10:00 PM - Bubba Hernandez y Los Super Vatos



12 AM - Gustavo Rodriguez Band



This Vato X-Mas promises to be a festive night with all these "Vatos" and Tamales in the house. You'll hear Cumbia, Cumbia Rock, Rock, Fusion, Latin, Polka, Jazz and Funk. Rock y Roll Radio has personally seen Este Vato and Bubba perform on several occasions and it promises to be "My Big Charanga!" Hope to see you there.

Christmas/Holiday Special Radio Edition

"Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Rock y Roll Radio"

"Feliz Navidad y Prospero Año Nuevo de parte de Rock y Roll Radio

The Holidays are always a special time of the year. It's the time of the year to celebrate the birth of Christ with family and friends. It's also a time to share with those that may not be as fortunate as some of us. Please give from the heart to your favorite charity or cause.

This playlist contains a variety of Latin artists and songs in Spanish for the holidays. Some of the songs are traditional, some are not but still festive. The songs may make you laugh or smile and some may make you cry. As a special treat for our Metal fans we have included a Metal version of "Silent Night." One other song that was included in the playlist is " A Soldier's Silent Night" which is dedicated to our servicemen and their families. Thank you for your sacrifice.

Rock y Roll Radio hopes you enjoy our selection of Holiday songs and share them with family and friends.

1. Los Lonely Boys - Feliz Navidad
2. Jason Castro - White Christmas
3. Jimmy Gonzales - Jingle Bell Rock
4. Christina Aguilera - Silent Night/Noche De Paz
5. Celia Cruz - Jingle Bells (Tino Mix)
6. Tercer Cielo - Yo Amo La Navidad
7. Annette Moreno - Navidad De Rock
8. Various Artist - En La Navidad
9. Hector Lavoe - Aires De Navidad
10. Los 50 De Joselito - Arbolito De Navidad
11. Gloria Estefan - Farolito
12. Anthony Santos - Parranda De Navidad
13. Lila Downs - Amaraga Navidad
14. Christina Aquilere - Oh Holy Night
15. Jaci Velasquez - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
16. Vince Guaraldi Trio - Christmas Time Is Here (Vocal)
17. Il Divo - Ave Maria
18. Unknown - A Soldier's Silent Night
19. Metal Xmas - Silent Night
20. Katamaran y Don Tetto - El Ano Viejo
21. Pebre - Un Ano Mas

Go to www.rockyrollradio.com to listen to these holiday songs and other music on the extended playlist of 200 songs.

Austin Vida Showcase December 19 at Beauty Bar

Austin Vida will present it's first showcase on December 19, 2009 at the Beauty Bar located at 617 E. 7th Street, Austin, Texas. The showcase is a Conexcion Rockera Production.

This showcase will feature Austin's finest bands and music. You'll hear Indie en Espanol, Cumbia, Cumbia Rock, Salsa, Merengue, Rock and Fusion. There will be dancing, fun and lots of Christmas cheer.

Cost: $5.00 (must be 21 years old to enter)

Doors Open at: 9:00 PM

Musical Line-up:

Maneja Beto - Just released their new single "Ofrendas."



El Tule - Just had their Volumen II CD release party at The Copa on November 14th.



Este Vato - Just played Trophy's on November 28th.

Este Vato on iLike - Get updates inside iTunes

DJ Chorizon Funk - Recently played at El Tule's Volumen II CD Release Party at The Copa.



As 2009 winds down, this Austin Vida showcase is one of the better events to close out the year. Rock y Roll Radio will definitely be there to support this "all Latino" showcase at the Beauty Bar.

Arhrur Yoria: How Did We Miss This Incredible Talent?

Recently saw Arthur Yoria at Momo's, World Music Night sponsored by KUT 90.5 FM/kut.org presented by Bemba Entertainment and was just blown away by his creativity, music and style. How is it that Rock y Roll Radio did not know about this incredible talent?

To be honest, Rock y Roll Radio did know about Arthur Yoria. Caught Arthur's performance at the Flamingo Cantina in Monoceja's debut performance in August. Monaceja could be described as a two man experimental, Euro-pulsating beat, fusion rock band. Eduardo "Edo" Fajardo, of bands Edo and Executive Life is the other half of Monaceja.

Arthur is not new to music but somewhat a new solo act to Austin. He is an accomplished Houston based bilingual singer/songwriter, nominated Songwriter of the Year in the Houston Press Music Awards since 2001. "He combines guitar and vocals with samples, loops, and digital effects. The tracks that are heard live are recorded immediately on stage and are then played under the current live track until that track too becomes a background layer." And now that you know about Arthur Yoria, catch his shows, get his music and Rock y Roll Radio promises you won't be disappointed.

View the two great videos by Austin Vida to get a feel of Arthur's music and creativity.

Este Vato at Trophy's this Saturday

Work off that turkey with a great show this Saturday, November 28th at Trophy's , located at 2008 S. Congress in Austin, Texas.

The musical feast will include:

Este Vato carves up Cumbia Rock, Indie, Latin and Fusion

Betaplayer slices up Hip Hop, Experimental and Progressive

Trebuchet, from Denton, Texas, serves up Rock, Progressive, Blues

DJ Cauze One mixes up Electro, Hip Hop and more

Rock y Roll Radio always enjoys Este Vato and Betaplayer's performances and energy, plus looking forward to new talents, Trebuchet or DJ Cauze One.

With all this talent, who needs pumkin pie for desert?

Cafe Tacvba Special Radio Edition

Cafe Tacvba is coming to Austin, Texas November 29, 2009 this Thanksgiving weekend. They'll be performing at La Zona Rosa. And for those of you going to a Cafe Tucvba concert, here's a compilation of several songs from various albums to get you in the mood for the event. If Cafe Tacvba is not coming to you town, enjoy the playlist anyway because this great music is the next best thing to being there.

1. Volver a Comenzar
2. Esta Vez
3. El Outsider
4. Quiero Ver
5. Maria
6. El Baile y El Sol
7. Esa Noche
8. Eres
9. Como Te Extraño Mi Amor
10. El Punal y El Corazon
11. Las Batallas
12. Avientame
13. Tomar El Fresco
14. El Hombre Impacible
15. Las Flores
16. Puntos Cardinales
17. Medio Dia
18. El Fin De La Infancia
19. Chilanga Banda
20. Ojale Que Llueva Cafe

Rock y Roll Radio wishes our all listeners, friends and family a Happy Thanksgiving!

Go to www.rockyrollradio.com to listen to some great Cafe Tacvba music and start the holiday season with some festive cheer.

Cafe Tacuba at La Zona Rosa in Austin, Texas

Cafe Tacvba is coming to La Zona Rosa in Austin, Texas on November 29, 2009.

The most important Mexican band, Cafe Tacvba, completes 20 years together and plans a grand celebration. They've already started the celebration plus the "SINO" tour and will be touring the United States from November 19 to December 5, 2009.

Recently, Cafe Tacvba was the winner of the Premio Leyenda at Los Premios MTV 2009 on MTV Tr3s this past October 15th. The honor was presented to the band by British icon Morrissey, a legend in his own right. Let's celebrate with Cafe Tacvba and go to the concert on November 29th.

Video: "Vamonos" from album SINO

Café Tacuba - New Music

Buy your tickets now through La Zona Rosa. Rock y Roll Radio will be there with you.

Maneja Beto Has A New Single "Ofrendas"

Maneja Beto, Rock y Roll Radio's most favorite band, has a new single out right now. The title of the single is "Ofrendas" and you have to hear it. The song still has the Maneja Beto feel and sound but with an "Indie Disco en Español" beat. You can just sit back and listen or just let your feet follow the beat.

Listen to song on the widget below and hear for yourself. Then buy the song for your own listening pleasure.

El Tule Volumen II CD Release Party

El Tule Volumen II CD Release Party at The Copa
on Saturday, November 14, 2009

Date & Time: Saturday, November 14, 2009
10:00 PM to 2:00 AM

Special Guest: Salsa Candela and DJ Chorizo Funk

Plus Door Prizes and Giveaways!

El Tule has a new CD and wants to celebrate the event with family, friends and the fans. Volumen II has Cumbia, Salsa and Merengue tunes that promise to make this event a dance party.

Rock y Roll Radio has been to numerous El Tule performances and thoroughly enjoys their music and energy. Volumen II definitely takes El Tule to the next level. The band sounds tight and musically the band projects the Latin soul that Cumbias, Salsa and Merengues were meant to have. This body of work is going to open new doors of opportunity for El Tule so be a part of it by attending the CD Release Party and buying the CD.

To give you an idea of what to expect, here's a video of El Tule performing :"Silver and Gold" at Xemumba 09.


Salsa Candela, an Austin dance group, will perform all the Latin dances and thoroughly entertain you. They also like audience participation and will pull people from the audience to be part of the show. If you're a dancer here's your chance to shine and if you're a non-dancer, go for it anyway.

Dj Chorizo Funk will be spinning the tunes as well. Eddie Campos aka Chorizo Funk specializes in "Funky" Funk and you can catch him at all the major events and venues. Check him out!

The end of the year, 2009, is closing fast, so El Tule CD Release Party is one of the events to attend to close out the year. See you there.

The Raspas At Amersterdam

The Raspas playing at The Amsterdam in Austin, Texas along with Axis Unity.

This Thursday night at 8:00 PM

NO COVER

The Raspas, an Austin band, plays a combination of Reggae, Punk and Ska with a smooth mellow but rocking sound and beat. Rock y Roll Radio will be watching the progress of The Raspas and catching a few of their shows. Keep an eye on these guys and catch a performance or two as well.

Axis Unity, also an Austin band, plays Roots music, Rock and Reggae but with a slight edge. Both The Raspas and Axis Unity should complement each other and promises to be a great "free" show. No reason not to go see a couple of great groups.

George Lopez: A New Late Night Show

George Lopez will host new late-night talk show on cable channel TBS, premiering November 9 and airing at 11 PM (ET/PT) Monday through Thursday.

Ellen DeGeneres, Eva Longoria-Parker, Kobe Bryant and Carlos Santana will be George's guest on the premier show. The show's set will resemble a comedy club and George will move around the stage and promises a party atmosphere.

View trailer for show below:



If you're familiar with George Lopez's comedy style then you know it will be raw and on the edge. Tune in on Monday night.

Kinky: New Video "Marcha Atrás"

Kinky has a new video off their recent album, "Barracuda." Barracuda has received rave reviews and Rock y Roll Radio definitely agrees that this is an exceptional album. All the songs are great and if you don't already have "Barracuda," get it now on Amazon or iTunes Store You don't want to miss out on some great music.

View and enjoy.



You can also listen to Kinky's "A Donde Van Los Muertos" on www.rockyrollradio.com's "Dia De Los Muertos Radio Edition.

Los Hollywood at The OFFICE

Los Hollywood will be performing at The OFFICE on Wednesday November 11, 2009 with special guest performance by Leyva.

Los Hollywood, considered one of the "Spanish Language Artist You Have To Hear Right Now!" by Rock y Roll Radio, is a band that should be on your "band watch list" because you'll be seeing and hearing more about them in all the major media outlets. Also, if you're in the San Diego area, become part of the Los Hollywood Street Team on Myspace.

You can listen to Los Hollywood currently on www.rockyrollradio.com. "

Main Plaza's 2nd Annual Latino Music Festival in San Antonio, Tejas

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.

Dia De Los Muertos Radio Edition Playlist

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

Spanish Language Artist You Need To Hear Now! Radio Edition

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

Latina Magazine: The Coolest Shakira Story You've Ever Seen

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 Ferrer's "The Daylight Sessions" Emerges With Soul

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's Live Performance in Austin, Texas

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.