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[10/17] Preview: ALMA Showcase at the Moose Lodge featuring Manuel “Cowboy” Donley, Street People and Joel Salas

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Sonidos Del BarrioTonight at the Moose Lodge, the Austin Latino Music Association (ALMA) will celebrate Manuel “Cowboy” Donley, along with other members of Austin’s Tejano community. The lineup at the eastside dance hall includes Donley, as well as Street People and Joel Salas and the Austin Tejano Music Legends.

Donley was recently honored with a prestigious NEA Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts and performed at their annual concert in Washington, D.C. It is the nation’s highest honor in folk and traditional arts, and while it has been given to legends like Lydia Mendoza, Tony De La Rosa, Valerio Longoria, Flaco Jimenez, and Mingo Saldivar, Donley was the first of the orquesta tradition to be recognized.

Street People, led by Austin Tejano legend Leonard Davila, was one of the Live Music Capital’s most popular groups in early 1980s. Davila, a veteran vocalist and former member of Ruben Ramos and the Mexican Revolution, resurrected the group earlier this year after a nearly 30 year hiatus. Fans have welcomed the group and their old school horn-driven sound with open arms and many are looking forward to their new album due out later this year.

Joel Salas and the Austin Tejano Music Legends will also take the stage. Look for more old school flavor from this all-star group of seasoned veteran musicians as well. Radio legend Joe Morales will also be honored for his contributions to the scene.

Long story short: These family-friendly cultural events are always great examples of community and do a great job of instilling a sense of pride while honoring Austin music history. The Moose Lodge is a perfect venue for this and it has a huge dance floor. Plus, the music is always top-notch!

The Moose Lodge is located at 2103 E.M. Franklin Avenue, north of MLK and east of Airport Boulevard in East Austin. The cover charge is $12 at the door, presale tickets are available at Estrada’s Cleaners (2618 E 7th Street) for $10. All ages are welcome. For more information, call Isidoro Lopez at 512-563-3697.

[8/17] Preview: ALMA Women in Latin Music showcase at the Moose Lodge

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almaOn Sunday, Aug. 17, the Moose Lodge will host the 5th annual Women in Latin Music showcase, presented by the Austin Latino Music Association (ALMA). The annual event will celebrate the contributions of female performers in a variety of Latin music genres and feature live performances at the eastside family-friendly venue.

This year’s lineup includes Mariachi Amor (featuring Lesly Reynaga), Tiarra Girls, Paula Maya, Los Texas Wranglers (featuring Joyce Adams, Nikki Lopez, and Rocio Valdes), La Distancia (featuring Laura Ann McGill and Irma Chavez), and special guests Erica Rangel and Erica Lazo, contestants in the Austin Tejano Music Coalition’s Tejano Idol competition.

ALMA’s mission is “to increase knowledge and awareness in the community about local musicians and important historical figures in Austin’s Latino music scene, provide exposure and resources to local musicians, and to foster the development of young musicians who will keep Latino musical styles and traditions alive in the Capitol City.” The organization presents and sponsors a variety of music events, including the “Sonidos del Barrio” series since 2001.

Long story short: A nice sampling of various Latin music styles and the ladies who make them happen. From Mariachi to conjunto to rock to Tejano and everything in between. Plus there’s always a great vibe and friendly energy at community events like this, especially at the Moose Lodge.

The Moose Lodge is located at 2103 E.M. Franklin Avenue, north of MLK and east of Airport Boulevard in East Austin. Cover charge is $10 per person presale and $15 at the door, and the event is scheduled from 2 to 8 p.m. All ages are welcome. For more information, call 512-799-0815 or visit austinlatinomusic.com.

[10/25] Preview: ALMA Halloween Party at the Moose Lodge

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halloween_mooseTonight the Austin Latino Music Association (ALMA) will present its 1st Annual Halloween Party and Dance at the Austin Moose Lodge. With costume contests and music from a full lineup of local favorites, it looks to be another great family-friendly evening at the Moose.

Fans are sure to get plenty of Tejano and Conjunto, and maybe even a little Rock n Roll and Country, from Los A-T Boyz, Los Texas Wranglers, Gilbert Alba, Lo Nuestro, Buena Compania, and Holly Peña y Los Jalapeños.

The mission of ALMA (meaning “soul” in English) is to increase knowledge and awareness in the community about local musicians and important historical figures in Austin’s Latino music scene, provide exposure and resources to local musicians, and to foster the development of young musicians who will keep Latino musical styles and traditions alive in the Capitol City.

Long story short: With a lineup with a little of something for everyone, a costume contest, the comfortable, family dancehall atmosphere of the Moose, this is a great event for the whole family and Tejano music fans in general.

The Moose Lodge is located at 2103 E.M. Franklin Avenue, north of MLK and east of Airport Boulevard in East Austin. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the cover is $10 per person all night long. All ages are welcome.  For more information, contact ALMA at 512-563-3697. Visit the Facebook event page here.

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[8/2] Preview: Women in Latin Music showcase at Moose Lodge

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On Friday, August 2, the Austin Latino Music Association (ALMA) plays host to the fourth annual “Women in Latin Music” showcase at Moose Lodge 1735. ALMA has produced a variety of music programs over the years, all in hope of increasing awareness of and supporting Austin’s Latino Music scene. Organized by ALMA board member Liz Lopez, the “Women in Latin Music” showcase evolved from ALMA’s 2009 “Celebrating Selena” showcase and highlights Austin-based female bands and musicians.

This year’s showcase will feature Austin-based R&B, soul and pop singer-songwriter Lauren Silva; recording artist, Leticia Rodriguez; pop singer Miranda Gil and Luz V. Zamora, a vocalist with wide variety of styles, including opera, rock, pop, Tejano, Mexican ranchera, and choral music. Among the special guests invited to perform are female contestants from around Texas that have auditioned for the 2013 Austin Tejano Music Coalition’s CANTA vocal competition, performing music from this genre that has been around for decades and is being continued by some very young artists this year.

The Moose Lodge is located at 2103 E.M. Franklin Avenue, north of MLK and east of Airport Boulevard in East Austin. Tickets are $15 at the door, $10 presale available by calling (512) 799-0815. Doors open at 6 p.m. Music begins at 7 p.m. All ages are welcome.

[6/7] Preview: Sonidos Del Barrio at the Moose Lodge

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Friday June 7, the Austin Latino Music Association (ALMA) presents this year’s Sonidos Del Barrio program at the Austin Moose Lodge. The annual event honors individuals for their contributions to Austin’s Latino music and also features a showcase of local talent.

This year’s honorees for the “Idolos Del Barrio Award” include Leonard Davila, Manny Estrada, Ben Moncivais, Manny Garcia, Al “Skeeter” Amesquita, Margarita Muñoz Simon, Inez Ramos Salas, Lucia Perez, and Carol Perkins.

Groups scheduled to perform are Tiburon Brazilian Trio, Big Band Tejano, Johnny Degollado y Su Conjunto, and Tortilla Factory.

Long story short: Another great night at the Moose, with honors for the architects of Austin’s latin music scene, along with a great variety of music by some legendary performers.

The Moose Lodge is located at 2103 E.M. Franklin Avenue, north of MLK and east of Airport Boulevard in East Austin. Tickets are $7 at the door, $5 presale available at Estrada’s Cleaners, 2618 E. 7th Street. Doors open at 6 p.m., and all ages are welcome.

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