Happy Birthday, TACVBOS!

Twenty years ago, four design students at Mexico's National Autonomous University decided to pick up guitars and synthesizers and form a band. They called themselves "Alicia Ya No Vive Aqui" in honor of Martin Scorsese's "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore." But unlike the other rock en Español acts, the quartet wanted to incorporate Mexican and Afro-Caribbean rhythms into their sonic mix. And so, in honor of one of Mexico City's most famous restaurants, they changed the name to Café Tacuba (now spelled Tacvba). Little did they realize that they would become one of rock en Español's most acclaimed bands, collaborating with the likes of David Byrne and the Kronos Quartet. Café Tacvba will perform at the Congress Theater on June 26. For more information, visit www.chicagocongress.com.

Article from Café Latino Lifestyle Magazine No. 05May/June09

Rock y Roll Radio Launching May 5th 2009

ROCK Y ROLL RADIO will Officially launch May 5th 2009. This date is exactly one year from it's original debut in Austin, Texas, "The Music Capital of the World."

Rock y Roll Radio is under new ownership and management and promises to provide you with a variety of exceptional Latin music and Latin Alternative music. The site will be kept simple and easy to use. Only music and band information will be offered at this time. Other features such as interviews, videos and more may be added later but for now, simplicity is best.

The playlist will feature Latin Alternative music as well as some oldies, reggaeton, rap, rock en Espanol and much more. Plus feature local and international Latin Bands and Artist. We'll also play and feature bands that may not be considered Latin Alternative but have Latinos and Latinas that influence their music and sound.

Thanks and appreciation to Gwizsk Design for all the exceptional design and work on rockyrollradio.com and Myspace rockyrollradio. Since Gwizsk Design was instrumental in the launch and design of the original Rock y Roll Radio, there was no other choice except Gwizsk Design.

We still have some work to finalize but will be ready by May 5th, Cinco de Mayo and Latin Music Month in Austin, Texas.