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[9/12] Preview: 37th Annual Mexican Independence Celebration at Fiesta Gardens

September 12, 2015 By Piper LeMoine

Fiestas PatriasToday at Fiesta Gardens marks the 37th annual Mexican Independence celebration presented by Fiestas Patrias of Austin. As always, there will be family-friendly fun and a great Tejano/Conjunto  lineup.

This year’s schedule is as follows…please note that it may be subject to change without notice:

Folklorico Fiesta featuring Roy Lozano’s Ballet Folklorico de Texas – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Cañonazo (Tejano) – 2 p.m.

Los Dos Gilbertos (Conjunto) – 4:15 p.m.

Los Badd Boyz Del Valle (Conjunto) –  6 p.m.

Marcos Orozco (Tejano) – 7:45 p.m.

Jimmy Gonzalez y Grupo Mazz (Tejano) – 9:30 p.m.

Long story short: Another great family event at Fiesta Gardens with a great selection of performers. There will be plenty of food and community too! A fantastic way to say goodbye to summer.

Fiesta Gardens is located at 1900 E Jesse E. Segovia Street, at the intersection with Chicon Street, on the banks of Lady Bird Lake in East Austin. Doors open at 10 a.m.

Admission is free from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., $8 from 2 to 5 p.m. and $10 from 5 p.m. to close. All ages are welcome and children under 12 are always free with a paying adult.

For more information, visit diezyseis.org.

Filed Under: Events, Music Tagged With: canonazo, conjunto, Diez y Seis, fiesta gardens, fiestas patrias, jimmy gonzalez, Los Badd Boyz Del Valle, los dos gilbertos, marcos orozco, tejano

[8/21] Preview: Cañonazo CD Release Party at Toro Negro Lounge

August 21, 2015 By Piper LeMoine

toro negroTonight at Toro Negro Lounge, Cañonazo celebrates the release of their brand-new self-titled CD. Copies of the new album will be on hand, plus some special guests, and plenty of surprises at the south side club.

Austin Cañonazo has been a frequent guest at Toro Negro over the past year or so, and has built a following among Austin Tejano fans. For good reason, too. This latest incarnation of Cañonazo, founded by veteran Tejano musician Steve (Rat) Silvas, not only has a strong, traditionally Tejano flavor with a danceable beat, it features the fantastic voices of Robby Garza and Erika Santana. Rat provides some of the best keyboards in the business, along with guitar courtesy of longtime Austin favorite and former Latin Breed frontman Gilbert Alba, while drummer Jazz Garcia and bassist Roy Q keep the rhythm section nice and tight.

Although I haven’t heard the CD yet, I have no doubt it will live up to their live performances and fan expectation. Word has it that Tejano producer extraordinaire Gilbert Velasquez and the legendary Little Joe (with whom Rat spent many years in La Familia) both contributed to its production, as well. For those unfamiliar, check out the video below for a preview of the big, smooth, classic-sounding voice of Robby Garza, backed by Cañonazo.

Long story short: This is a great group with a lot of charisma, a perfect mix of experienced veterans and super-talented rising stars. The atmosphere will be fun, festive, and friendly. Be sure to grab a CD!

El Toro Negro is located at 615 West Slaughter Lane, at the southwest corner of Slaughter and South 1st. Show starts at 9:30 p.m., 21+ welcome. $5 cover. For more information, call 512-632-9949.

Filed Under: Events, Music Tagged With: canonazo, el toro negro lounge, tejano

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