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Ricky Martin announces Wisin and Ha*Ash as support for One World Tour

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Wisin and Ha*Ash will be the tour support for Ricky Martin on the upcoming One World Tour. Photo courtesy of Seitrak U.S.

Today it was announced that international Latin superstar Ricky Martin, set to kickoff on his upcoming One Word Tour produced by Live Nation in September, will feature tour support from Mexican-based pop duo Ha*Ash and Puerto Rican reggaeton musician Wisin, of Wisin & Yandel. The tour kicks off in the U.S. on September 15 in Las Vegas.

Texas will see Martin with Ha*Ash ( Hanna Nicole and Ashley Grace), who have achieved triumphant commercial success and garnered media praise for their latest album, Primera Fila-Hecho Realidad. See the list of the Texas dates below.

One World Tour dates in Texas

9/27 – El Paso – El Paso County Coliseum – w/ Ha*Ash

9/29 – Hidalgo – State Farm Arena – w/ Ha*Ash

9/30 – Houston – Toyota Center – w/ Ha*Ash

10/1 – Laredo – Laredo Energy Arena w/ Ha*Ash

10/3 – San Antonio – Freeman Coliseum w/ Ha*Ash

10/4 – Dallas – Gexa Energy Pavilion – w/ Ha*Ash

* Tickets Available at http://www.livenation.com/artists/81203/ricky-martin

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“Listen to My Face Tour” featuring George Lopez comes to Bass Concert Hall

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George LopezComedian George Lopez is bringing his new “Listen to My Face Tour” to Austin for one night at the Bass Concert Hall on Friday, July 31. Tickets go on-sale Friday, June 19, at noon. Tickets can be purchased online at texasperformingarts.org, charged by phone by calling 800-982-BEVO and all Texas Box Office outlets.

Lopez has risen to become one of the premier comedic talents in the entertainment industry. He has been praised by audiences and critics alike for his work in television, film and standup, as well as his extensive charity work with various foundations. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006 and in that same year Time magazine named him one of the 25 Most Influential Hispanics in America.

Discovery en Español to premiere ‘Discovery A Fondo – Colombia: La Nueva Frontera’

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Imagen de la produccion COLOMBIA: LA NUEVA FRONTERA de Discovery en Espanol. Estreno 7 de junio @10PM E/P. (PRNewsFoto/Discovery en Espanol)
COLOMBIA: La Nueva Frontra from Discovery en Español premieres June 7. (PRNewsFoto/Discovery en Español)

Discovery en Español investigates the latest migrant route in their new original production titled Colombia: La Nueva Frontera. It will premiere tonight at 10 p.m. EST during Discovery a Fondo, an investigative documentary series that works to expose issues concerning Hispanic audiences.

Colombia: La Nueva Frontera explores how this route, which starts off in Ecuador, has become fundamental for immigrants trying to get to the United States. The route moves on to Colombia to jump-start the dangerous journey in search of the American Dream. Immigrants from Bangladesh, Nepal, and Cuba mainly frequent the route and it is estimated by Colombian authorities that in 2014 more than 1,700 undocumented migrants were detained there while trying to make it to the United States.

The documentary dives into the story of Tony, a man from Cuba trying to get from Quito to the Gulf of Urabá, near Colombia’s border with Panama, with the help from a coyote called “Gregorio.” Colombia: La Nueva Frontera reveals the dangers migrants face along the route. This includes a network of highly profitable international human trafficking and the counter-operations from immigrant patrols and the Colombian Navy.

Discovery en Español is co-producing this documentary with Caracol Televisión. Discovery en Español serves to connect Spanish-speaking viewers in the United States to the world. For more information on Discovery en Español and “Colombia: la nueva frontera” visit their website discoveryenespanol.com.

Chico Trujillo to release ‘Reina de Todas las Fiestas’ in June

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Chico TrujilloChilean cumbia group Chico Trujillo is set to release their new album, Reina de Todas Las Fiestas on June 23. This follows up their 2012 album El gran pecador. The album was recorded in Colombia, Mexico, Argentina and Chile and aims at creating a pan Latin-American sound. Their past music included a lot of cumbia-based influences but is evolving to incorporate a variety of cultures into Chile’s past through their songs.

Reina de Todas Las Fiestas includes collaborations with Banda Wiracocha, a 30-piece brass ensemble, and Argentinean rockers Kevin Johansen and Álvaro Henriquez of Los Tres. The new record is trying to redefine the South American identity through a universal understanding that is not confined by its Chilean roots or cumbia. They are doing this by incorporating Argentinean slang, Mexican ranchera, and rock to an Andean edge that aims to put an emphasis on Northern Chile’s carnival music.

Chico Trujillo is from Villa Aleman, a small town a few miles from Valparaiso, Chile. Founded in 1999, they have become one of Chile’s most important orchestras. There are eight members which include Juan Gronemeyer on drums and percussion, Michael Magliocchetti on voice and guitar, Tuto Vargas on bass, Sebastian Cabezas on trumpet, Tio Rodi on percussion, Luis Tabilo on trombone, Felita on the saxophone, and Macha Asenjo on guitar and voice.

For more information on Chico Trujillo and their upcoming album, Reina de Todas Las Fiestas, visit their website at www.chicotrujillo.com.

Pachanga Latino Music Festival announces first round of performers

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Pachanga Fest posterOrganizers of the Pachanga Latino Music Festival announced the first round of performers for their eighth annual event happening Saturday, May 16 at Fiesta Gardens. A limited number of discounted tickets for the event will go on sale on Mar. 6 at pachangafest.com.

The first wave of artists confirmed for the 2015 Austin festival roster includes the following: former Mexican child-actress turned critical darling Ximena Sariñana; synth-pop hit makers Motel; acclaimed Spanish female rapper Mala Rodríguez; iconic Latin alt-electronic group Kinky; binational nostalgic rockers Enjambre; Compass: Mexican Institute of Sound & Toy Selectah, a collaboration between Camilo Lara aka Mexican Institute of Sound and legendary DJ producer Toy Selectah; Latin Grammy nominee Ceci Bastida, former Julieta Venegas bandmate and member of Tijuana No!; and alternative Chilean songstress and former lead singer of Los Abandoned, María del Pilar.

Fiesta Gardens is located at 2101 Jesse E Segovia St. A limited number of “Pachanga Ganga” General Admission and VIP tickets will go on sale Mar. 7 at 10 a.m. and will be available through April 1. Discounted prices are as follows: GA, $40; and VIP, $80. As of April 2, prices will increase to $50 for GA and $100 for VIP.

VIP aka “Very Important Taco” ticket holders will be treated to a complimentary five-taco tasting showcasing offering from local Austin restaurants 3:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. In addition to the taco tasting, VIP ticket holders will have access to salsa bar, paletas, aquas frescas and other complimentary non-alcoholic drinks throughout the day. The VIP ticket also offers a host of amenities that include indoor restrooms, an air-conditioned lounge, and private patio area from 2:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Austin punkeros Sober Daze release new music video and announce unofficial SXSW performances

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Austin punkeros Sober Daze. Photo stolen from their Feisbuk.

Earlier today Austin-based punkeros Sober Daze released their new skate/music video for “Live To Shred.” The single is their first from their forthcoming 7” split with San Antonio’s Knockin’ Chucks, scheduled for an April release from the group’s own Dazed Records. The 7″ will be made available in both vinyl and digital download formats.

Sober Daze was formed in Puerto Rico in 2002 by friends Peter Figueroa, Alex “Korn” Rivera, and Chris “Fatty” Bourcy. Shortly after they moved to Austin in 2003, they became notorious for their punk rock house parties with half pipe skateboard ramps and a tree house bar in their back yard at one point. The group currently performs as a four piece thanks to their addition of guitarist Alex “Rager” Loughborough in 2013.

Those in Austin can see Sober Daze live at the Punk Vs. Rockabilly 5 showcase on Mar. 16 at Flamingo Cantina and at the Eastside Throwdown Day Party on Mar. 20 at The Sahara Lounge.

Watch “Live To Shred” from Sober Daze below. Listen to more music from Sober Daze on Bandcamp.