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[8/18] Preview: Los Texmaniacs with Flaco Jimenez at Antone’s

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Sunday, Aug. 18, Conjunto continues at Antone’s with the third installment of Max Baca and the Texmaniacs‘ Sunday residency, presented by Texas Folklife. The high-powered San Antonio group will be joined by the one and only Flaco Jimenez.

Los Texmaniacs, founded by bajo sexto master Max Baca, are known for playing hardcore Conjunto, but also adding a little something from other genres as well. Their albums with Smithsonian Folkways have not only been extraordinarily successful, but have also helped add Conjunto to the map of uniquely American roots music. Borders and Bailes, an album full of traditional Conjunto favorites, took home the 2009 Grammy Award for Best Tejano Album.

Flaco Jimenez is a Grammy Award-winning Texas music legend. Growing up playing the traditional Conjunto of his father, Don Santiago Jimenez Sr., Flaco branched out with fellow San Antonio native Doug Sahm in the early ’70s, adding his accordion to Sahm’s gumbo of R&B, Blues, Rock, and Country to create a truly unique Tex-Mex sound. He continued working with Sahm and Augie Meyers and ultimately formed the Texas Tornados in the 90s. Flaco has also collaborated with the Rolling Stones, The Mavericks, Buck Owens and Dwight Yoakam, and a whole host of non-Conjunto artists, leading many to describe him as an ambassador of South Texas Conjunto.

Texas Folklife is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and presenting the diverse cultures and living heritage of the Lone Star State. Every year, they present the Big Squeeze Accordion Contest, with young accordionists from various genres and from all parts of Texas competing for the top prize.

Long story short: A Texas music legend playing at a legendary Austin music venue, backed by a world-class band. What more could you ask for?

Antone’s is located at 2015 E. Riverside, just south of Riverside off of Burton Drive. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5 presale (available online), or $8 at the door. All ages are welcome. Follow the Facebook event here.

[8/4] Preview: Texas Folklife CD Release Party with Los Morales Boyz and Los Texmaniacs at Antone’s

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Sunday, Aug. 4, Conjunto comes to Antone’s! Texas Folklife will be celebrating the release of its Accordion Kings and Queens Live! CD, which features performances by legendary accordionists from a variety of genres, including Flaco Jimenez, Mingo Saldivar, and others. Also featured on the CD are the two groups scheduled to perform: Los Morales Boyz and Los Texmaniacs.

Los Morales Boyz are a young family conjunto from Dallas, led by 2011 Big Squeeze Contest champion Nachito Morales. His brothers Rudy (bajo sexto) and Cheque (drums) do a great job of backing him up and keeping the beat. Also playing bass for Los Morales Boyz is this year’s Big Squeeze winner, Michael Ramos. Los Morales Boyz are making waves throughout the Conjunto world, and just released their first CD, Conjunto Nunca Muere!

Los Texmaniacs, founded by bajo sexto master Max Baca, are known for playing hardcore Conjunto, but also adding a little something from other genres as well. Their albums with Smithsonian Folkways have not only been extraordinarily successful, but have also helped add Conjunto to the map of uniquely American roots music. Borders and Bailes, an album full of traditional Conjunto favorites, took home the 2009 Grammy Award for Best Tejano Album.

Texas Folklife is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and presenting the diverse cultures and living heritage of the Lone Star State. Every year, they present the Big Squeeze Accordion Contest, with young accordionists from various genres and from all parts of Texas competing for the top prize.

Long story short: Conditions are perfect for a squeezebox jam session of epic proportions, along with a glimpse at the future of Conjunto. It’s great to see such a legendary Austin music venue embrace some of the purest Texas music out there as well.

Antone’s is located at 2015 E. Riverside, just south of Riverside off of Burton Drive. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5 pre-sale available online here or $7 at the door. All ages are welcome. Follow the Facebook event here.

[7/6] Preview: Texas Tornados and Joe King Carrasco at Antone’s

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“Don’t mess with Tex-Mex” is the theme at Antone’s on Saturday night as two of the genre’s giants perform at the iconic Austin venue’s new Riverside location. The current incarnation of Tex-Mex legends The Texas Tornados will be performing after popular “nuevo wavo” fave, Joe King Carrasco. Tex-Mex fans will not want to be anywhere else Saturday night.

The Texas Tornados are currently lead by original members Augie Meyers and Flaco Jiménez with Shawn Sahm, son of the late original member Doug Sahm. In 2010 the group made a “comeback” of sorts after the passing of Doug Sahm and Freddy Fender with their latest album Está Bueno!. The album was released via Asleep At The Wheel frontman Ray Benson’s record label, Bismeaux Records. In addition to the featured members, the recordings include Tornado original musicians Louie Ortega, Speedy Sparks and Ernie Durawa.

Co-headliner Joe King Carrasco, born born Joseph Charles Teutsch, is currently based in Puerto Vallarta in the Mexican state of Jalisco. He’s been making Tex-Mex music since the late ’70s and is a a Texas Hall of Fame inductee. His music incorporates cumbias with elements of  calypso, salsa, surf, reggae, and Latin-tinged polkas. Carrasco is performing in support of this latest album, Tlaquepaque.

Antone’s is located at 2015 East Riverside Dr. Doors at 8 p.m. Music starts at 9 p.m. All ages are welcome. Advance tickets are available for purchase online here.

[6/26] Preview: Lauren Silva EP release at Antone’s

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Austin-based singer-songwriter Lauren Silva will be celebrating the release of her new Back To Bridges EP at Antone’s tonight. Her supporting lineup is stacked with Austin faves as Americana-blues artist Shelley King opens. Silva will follow to showcase her new songs from Back To Bridges at 9:30 p.m. She’ll be backed by Clay Campania on guitar, Jen Mulhern on cello, Kenneth Furr on percussion as well as a slew of special guests.

After Silva performs, the night goes on with live music from The Clay Campania Band with Chris Castaneda at 10:30. Shawn Pander, JR Gomez and Grammy Award winning artists Wild Bill Perkins and Mario Vigil are also listed to be special guest performers tonight.

Antone’s is located at 2015 E. Riverside Dr. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Show starts at 8:30 p.m. All ages are welcome. Advance tickets are available for purchase online here. Visit the official Facebook event page here.

Listen to a sampling of Lauren Silva’s music below.

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[9/23] Preview: Timberos Del Norte at Antone’s

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With Ruta Maya closing their doors and looking to relocate, there is a void in the Austin salsa scene. The good news for salseros is that other venues seem to be looking hopefully fill that void, including Antone’s. Already playing host to the monthly Latin rock series Movimiento Rockero, Antone’s is now presenting new monthly residency with Austin-based band Timberos Del Norte. According to Timberos Del Norte pianist Paul Matthews, this will take place through January.

Timberos Del Norte is composed of some of Texas’ most accomplished and award-winning musicians.  Musicians from well-known Latin dance bands have come together from all over the state to form Austin’s newest Timba bands. Timba is a popular Cuban genre that incorporates elements of  salsa, American funk, R&B and Afro-Cuban folkloric music.

Antone’s is located at 213 West 5th Street. Doors open at 8 p.m. Show starts at 9 p.m. $10 cover. All ages welcome. Advance tickets are available here. Visit the event post on Do512 here.

[9/5] Preview: Movimiento Rockero showcase at Antone’s

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Movimiento Rockero is a group of Austin-based Latin rock and alternative bands uniting to raise awareness and support for the genre in Austin and beyond. The collective debuted in 2011 with Thursday night showcases at Ruta Maya on South Congress. This year the showcases moved to Wednesday nights at the legendary Austin music venue Antone’s. The next Movimiento Rockero showcase will be Wednesday, September 5.

Wednesday night’s headliner will be Movimiento Rockero co-founder Vitera. A long time Austin favorite, Vitera may be the only group around that mixes classic ’80s style rock en Español and modern rock with a violin. Vitera is performing in support of their latest album, ¡Súbete!.

Joining Vitera Wednesday will be Houston’s Los Guerreros De La Musica. Formed in February 2009, the group is composed of experienced musicians who came from other previous bands from all walks of life. Their sound falls under the Latin fusion genre, incorporating elements of rock, ska, reggae and traditional Latin rhythms. Los Guerreros De La Musica performs at 10:15 p.m.

Also Wednesday night, there will be a Latino open mic from 9-10 p.m. Sign ups will go fast so attendees interested in performing during the open mic time block are encouraged to arrive early. Early arrival is encouraged for all as drinks will be half price from 8-9 p.m.

Antone’s is located at 213 West 5th St. All ages are welcome. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m. Advance tickets are available here. Cover will be $7 at the door. Visit the event page on Do512 here.

[9/1] Preview: Vallejo celebrates ‘Brothers Brew’ release at Antone’s

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Austin-based modern rock icons Vallejo released their first new album in four years on August 21, Brothers Brew. The brothers Vallejo and company celebrated the release early in the week with a Waterloo Records in-store performance and are now giving Brothers Brew a proper release with a headlining show at Antone’s tonight. Vallejo performs at 11 p.m.

Austin-based Blessing & The Curse open tonight’s show. Formed by Alfredo Ramirez and Michael Gonzalez in 2010,  Blessing & The Curse bring their classic rock influenced sound to the show.  The group is currently performing in support of their EP, Just Like You. Blessing & The Curse perform at 9 p.m.

Filling the second slot on the bill is Austin-based rockers Podunk. The band formed in 1992 in Port Arthur, Texas.  Their style of hard rock is often compared to bands like The Black Crowes or Cracker. The band also gained popularity locally from rock radio station KLBJ’s Local Licks Live series and from nationwide airplay for their single “Wings.” Podunk performs at 10 p.m.

Antone’s is located at 213 West 5th Street. Doors open at 8 p.m. Show starts at 9 p.m. All ages are welcome. Advance tickets are on sale for this show here. Visit the event post on Facebook here and on Do512 here.

Watch the music video for “Waiting On You” from Brothers Brew below.

[8/23] Preview: Suns of Orpheus CD release at Antone’s

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Thursday will be a big day for Austin-based psychedelic world music band Suns of Orpheus. Austin’s Brazilian answer to Steely Dan, the group will be honored by The City of Austin declaring August 23 as “Suns of Orpheus Day” on the same day as their CD release show at Antone’s. Not bad for a band that formed in the summer of 2011.

Fronted by Brazilian funkster and songwriter Frederico Geib, Suns of Orpheus have just completed their new album Amoris Orbita (Love Orbit). For Amoris Orbita, the group worked with Grammy winning saxophonist Phillipe Vieux (Eddie Palmieri) and Martín Perna (AntiBalas-Ocote Soul Sounds). Amoris Orbita is the follow up to their debut self-titled EP.

Supporting Suns of Orpheus on Thursday night are three of the region’s best Latin bands. Austin-based Latin fusion band La Guerrilla are always a great party band, mixing traditional sounds of South America with ska and reggae. Bombasta, San Antonio’s barrio big band, joins the party with their Ozomatli-like fusion of urban sounds and traditional Latin rhythms. Kiko Villamizar opens with his fusion of Afro-Colombiano, vallenato, ska, reggae and salsa.

Antone’s is located at 213 W. 5th Street. Doors open at 8 p.m. Music starts at 8:30 p.m. All ages are welcome. Advance tickets for this event are available here. Visit the official Facebook event page here and on Do512 here.

Listen to “Deseo Mayor” from Suns of Orpheus below.