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[1/9] Preview: Como Las Movies, Cilantro Boombox & more at Holy Mountain

January 7, 2015 By Ian Morales

Jan 9 Holy MountainWhile the last leg of 2015’s Free Week happens this weekend, Latin music fans are not left without a proper showcase. Friday night, Jan. 9, Red River hot spot Holy Mountain is the place to be, especially if you missed our Austin Vida Free Week showcase last week at Spider House Ballroom. The lineup includes Austin-based bands Como Las Movies, Cilantro Boombox, La Vida Buena and a Rudy Rexx percussion accompanied DJ set with DJ Chorizo Funk called “Clásico.”

What is great about this particular lineup for Friday is that there is something different that makes each band special. All fuse traditional Latin rhythms with different musical genres, but all have their own unique sound.

After DJ Chorizo Funk and percussionist Rudy Rexx open the show with their Clásico set, La Vida Buena will bring their salsafied hip-hop fusion to the stage to set up the night’s headliners. Lead by member Louie “Luison” Alarcon, the group performs original tracks from their debut EP ¡Checkpoint Alpha! as well as covers of popular hip-hop and R&B tracks.

Como Las Movies are Austin’s purveyors of nu-cumbia, fusing electronic synths and jazz elements with traditional cumbia. While mostly instrumental, the group will incorporate a guest vocalist on occasion.The group is composed of musicians from of my old Austin favorites of the past including Maneja Beto, Mitote and La Guerrilla.

Cilantro Boombox are a perfect electronic marriage of Latin and Afrobeat, which translates into an epic live show. The group formed when producer/bassist Felix Pacheco and Joe Willard of saxophonist Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears fame came together in 2010. They’ve been the opening act for Los Amigos Invisibles on multiple occasions in Texas and are known for hosting a series of killer boat parties in the summer.

Don’t let the cold keep you home Friday. This group of artists is special and to see them live for no charge is a gift, so please take advantage if you haven’t seen these bands before. You will be amazed at what you discover and upset you didn’t see them sooner.

Holy Mountain is located at 617 E. 7th Street. Doors open at 9 p.m. All ages welcome. No cover for 21+. Visit the Facebook event page here.

Como Las Movies

Cilantro Boombox

La Vida Buena

Clásico

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[6/13] Preview: Chorizo Funk and Rudy Rexx present Clásico at Takoba

June 13, 2013 By Austin Vida Staff

It was in November of 2012 when Lords of Wax champion and Peligrosa member Chorizo Funk teamed up with with percussionist Rudy Rexx to bring the people Clásico. Rexx and Chorizo Funk wanted to bring more “umph” to the standard live DJ set in Austin with the percussion accompanyment to the DJ tracks. Rexx, a longtime percussionist, has played with numerous groups including Grupo Fantasma, Brownout, Maneja Beto and Vallejo to name a few.

“The idea is for me to play a variety of musical genres (cumbia, salsa, boogaloo, guaguanco, etc) born out of the African diaspora in Latin America with the added touch of live percussion.” said Chorizo Funk.

Tonight at Takoba both Rudy Rexx and Chorizo Funk will be doing their Clásico set from 9 p.m. to midnight. Takoba is located at 1411 E. 7th St. No cover. All ages welcome. Visit the Facebook event page here.

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Download: Clásico Vol. 02 by DJ Chorizo Funk & Rudy Rexx

April 25, 2013 By Austin Vida Staff

Peligrosa member and Lords of Wax champion DJ Chorizo Funk and percussionist Rudy Rex released their second installment of their Clásico series today via Soundcloud (see player below). Clásico Vol. 02 was recorded live from their April set at Takoba. This set includes more Brazilian music than their first release along with the usual mix of salsa, cumbia and Afro-Latin music.

The Clásico mix series is named after Chorizo Funk’s new live performance series he started last November with percussionist Rudy Rexx, a longtime percussionist who played with numerous groups including Grupo Fantasma, Brownout, Maneja Beto and Vallejo to name a few. The two started Clásico as a way to go beyond the standard DJ set.

Chorizo Funk and Rudy Rexx will be performing Clásico live this Saturday night at Spiderhouse Ballroom for the Austin Vida Barrio Bash Vol. III. Look for them on the Chapel stage outside the main Ballroom Stage from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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Download: Clásico Vol. 1 by Chorizo Funk

December 11, 2012 By Austin Vida Staff

Lords of Wax champion and new Peligrosa member Chorizo Funk released his latest mix today online, Clásico Vol. 1. The mix is available as a free download from his SoundCloud page, where you can find other live mix gems from his popular Body Rock parties.

The mix is named after his new party series he started in November with percussionist Rudy Rexx, a longtime percussionist who played with numerous groups including Grupo Fantasma, Brownout, Maneja Beto and Vallejo to name a few. The two started Clásico as a way to go beyond the standard DJ set.

“The idea is for me to play a variety of musical genres (cumbia, salsa, boogaloo, guaguanco, etc) born out of the African diaspora in Latin America with the added touch of live percussion.” said Chorizo Funk.

The next Clásico party goes down at Takoba on Thursday, Dec. 13. All ages welcome. Party from 9 p.m. to midnight at Takoba’s Cantina El Milamores.

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