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

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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.

[8/22] Los A-T Boyz and Lobo IV at Texas Club Bar and Grill

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los at boyzTonight, the Texas Club Bar and Grill welcomes Austin’s own Los A-T Boyz and San Antonio’s Lobo IV to the stage.

Los A-T Boyz, formerly known as Alma Tejana, are known for their high energy live show, with la familia Rodriguez masterfully working the stage through each cumbia, ranchera, and charanga. Their sound draws from almost every genre, allowing their creative spirit and radiant energy to shine through during every performance and on every recording. The guys released a single last year, “Mundo de Promesa,” featuring Cacy Savala.

Much like The Hometown Boys, Lobo IV has a sound and lineup firmly rooted in Conjunto: accordion, bajo sexto, bass and drums. After enjoying some success in the 90s, they took a seven year break, coming back strong in 2007. They remain true to their original sound, which can be described as Conjunto with a twist, and have worked hard to break into the Austin Tejano scene, which is not easy to do.

Long story short: Expect a great high-energy stage show and sound from Los A-T Boyz, and some amped-up Conjunto from Lobo IV. A great combo.

On a personal note: Beloved A-T Boyz accordionist Paquito Rodriguez is battling a reoccurrence of the rare form of cancer he had a few years ago. Fans and friends from Austin and beyond have been sending prayers and healing energy to one of the best guys in Tejano music. Get well soon, Paq!

The Texas Club Bar and Grill is located on Burleson Road just south of Ben White Boulevard in southeast Austin. Cover charge is $8 before 9 p.m. and $10 after 9 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. and 21+ are welcome. For more information call (512) 502-4197.

[8/14] Preview: Conjunto Romo at OK Corral

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Conjunto RomoTonight, Conjunto Romo will take the stage at OK Corral. The Kyle-based family band will be pretty much playing for a hometown crowd when they make their debut a the south side Tejano club, so the energy will be off the charts, filling the venue with a fun, friendly vibe that only friends, family, and longtime fans can bring.

Considered rising stars on the conjunto scene, Conjunto Romo includes father Navor Romo on bass and vocals, and sons Cedrick on accordion, JJ on drums and Noe on bajo sexto. The family band has made great strides in establishing themselves among legendary performers and fans alike. Citing the late Jimmy Garcia of Los Garcia Bros. as a major influence, the Romos stay true to the traditional conjunto sound and have established a strong following, including a growing fan base in the Coastal Bend and Rio Grande Valley.

Long story short: If you don’t like conjunto, stay home…or better yet, come out and see why conjunto’s hot right now. If you want synthesizers or brass, these ain’t your guys. Squeezebox. Stacy Adams. Suits. Dresses. Polkas. This classy crowd is will pack the dance floor with the intricate partner dances that are the norm at conjunto clubs in San Antonio and further south.

OK Corral is located at 629 W Ben White Blvd, at the southeast corner of Ben White and South 1st. The doors open at 8 p.m. No cover charge all night long. 18+ are welcome. For more information, contact OK Corral on Facebook.

[7/26] Preview: Rick Fuentes and Friends with special guest Juan P. Moreno at El Toro Negro

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Juan Moreno

The weekend’s not over! Tonight be sure and end your weekend with more Tejano and conjunto at Toro Negro Lounge, courtesy of Rick Fuentes and friends, with special guest, bajo sexto master Juan P. Moreno.

Best known to most as the longtime accordion player for Ruben Ramos and the Mexican Revolution, Fuentes, also spent time with Chavela y Su Grupo Express and Fandango USA. A Grammy Award winner, Rick has an impressive resume as a producer, arranger, songwriter, and vocalist. During a gig, he’ll effortlessly switch from accordion to keys (sometimes during the same song) to bass or anywhere else.

Juan P. Moreno is one of the best bajo sexto players ever to pick up the instrument, at once able to compliment the bass line and embellish the melody like few others can. The multi-talented Moreno spent quite a few years with Jaime y Los Chamacos and also some time with David Lee Garza y Los Musicales before embarking on a successful solo career.

Long story short: Highly recommended, but especially for anyone who has never seen the bajo sexto acrobatics of Juan P. Moreno. It will be a great set with more talent Chris Rivera, Albert Garcia, and Jesus Herrera also sitting in…and who knows who else will show up?

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

[7/25] Preview: Los Fantasticos at Austin Country Flea Market

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Los FantasticosSaturday afternoon, July 25,  Los Fantasticos return for their monthly Saturday residency to the Austin Country Flea Market. Visitors to the pulga in eastern Travis County will be in for another afternoon of great music and family-friendly entertainment courtesy of the family band.

Originally formed over a decade ago, Los Fantasticos have played a variety of venues and events all over central Texas and beyond, including the Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair in San Antonio. The current lineup includes Johnny Garza (guitar, lead vocals), his sons John “Guero” Garza (keyboards and accordion, also with Angel y Vimana) and David Garza (drums), along with Sam Sambrano (bass) and Jordan Montez (second guitar). Their sound is eclectic and the set list usually includes everything from norteño, conjunto, Tejano, country, rock and oldies.

Long story short: This is a fun band with a lot of talent, heart and charisma. A great fit for a sunny afternoon out with the family with popcorn, beer, funnel cakes, and a sizable dance floor. These Tejano Saturdays are generating a buzz with fans all around the ATX. Odds are good you’ll see someone you know!

The Austin Country Flea Market is located on the westbound side of Highway 290 between Springdale and Johnny Morris Road in northeast Austin. There is no additional cover charge and admission is included with the super-cheap $2 parking fee. All ages are welcome. Music is scheduled from 12:30 to 6 p.m.

[7/3] Preview: Conjunto Romo and Los Badd Boyz Del Valle at Texas Club Bar and Grill

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Conjunto RomoFriday July 3, the holiday weekend starts off with a conjunto shoot out at Texas Club Bar and Grill. The southeast Austin Tejano club will welcome back Kyle’s own Conjunto powerhouse Conjunto Romo for a double bill with the sharp-dressed men from Elsa, Los Badd Boyz Del Valle.

Considered rising stars on the Conjunto scene, Conjunto Romo includes father Navor Romo on bass and vocals, and sons Cedrick on accordion, JJ on drums and Noe on bajo sexto. The family band has made great strides in establishing themselves among legendary performers and fans alike. Citing the late Jimmy Garcia of Los Garcia Bros. as a major influence, the Romos stay true to the traditional Conjunto sound and have developed a strong following, including a growing fan base in the Coastal Bend and Rio Grande Valley.

The Badd Boyz have enjoyed immense popularity in the past few years with a couple of hit singles and albums, earning them a growing fan base that reaches from their home turf to Houston, where hardcore conjunto has exploded amongst a younger crowd. In 2011, the guys won the award for Best New Artist-Group at the Tejano Music Awards and scored a big hit with “Eres Clicka.” Their latest single, “Una No Es Ninguna,” was just released last month.

Long story short: SQUEEZEBOX! Suits! Polkas! Puro conjunto to the max. There won’t be a sax or a synthesizer in sight.

The Texas Club Bar and Grill is located on Burleson Road just south of Ben White Boulevard in southeast Austin. The doors open at 7 p.m., cover is $10 all night. 21+ are welcome. For more information call (512) 541-7621.

Conjunto Romo

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[6/27] Preview: Los Fantasticos at the Austin Country Flea Market

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Los FantasticosSaturday afternoon June 27, Los Fantasticos return for their monthly Saturday residency to the Austin Country Flea Market. Visitors to the pulga in eastern Travis County will be in for an afternoon of great music and family-friendly entertainment courtesy of the family band.

Originally formed over a decade ago, Los Fantasticos have played a variety of venues and events all over central Texas and beyond, including the Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair in San Antonio. The current lineup includes Johnny Garza (guitar, lead vocals), his sons John “Guero” Garza (keyboards and accordion, also with Angel y Vimana) and David Garza (drums), along with Sam Sambrano (bass) and Jordan Montez (second guitar). Their sound is eclectic and the set list usually includes everything from Norteño, conjunto, Tejano, country, rock and oldies.

Long story short: This is a fun band with a lot of talent, heart and charisma. A great fit for a sunny afternoon out with the family with popcorn, beer, funnel cakes, and a sizable dance floor.

The Austin Country Flea Market is located on the westbound side of Highway 290 between Springdale and Johnny Morris Road in northeast Austin. There is no additional cover charge and admission is included with the super-cheap $2 parking fee. All ages are welcome. Music is scheduled from 12:30 to 6 p.m.

[6/26] Preview: Jaime y Los Chamacos at Desperados in Kyle

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Jaime y Los ChamacosFriday, June 26, Jaime y Los Chamacos will make their debut at Desperados in Kyle. The San Antonio powerhouse will bring their high octane stage show to the southern suburb, offering a night of conjunto classics and new recordings.

It’s been nearly three decades since they were chamacos, but Jaime DeAnda and the guys still have the same energy and charisma they did when they first started, and their fans still love them just as much as they did then. Their career has included numerous Grammy and Latin Grammy nominations, two Tejano Music Awards, and hits like “Yolanda,” “Como Te Llamas Paloma,” “Ex-Novia,” and “Pajaro Negro.”

Their most recent album, Born to Be Bad, was released in March and features popurris of favorites and greatest hits as well as special guest conjunto legend Rene Joslin (father of Chamacos bajo sexto player Roel Joslin) on “Al Pie de Este Arbol.”

Long story short: A great band with solid musical credentials with a great following makes for an awesome show. Conjunto power!

Desperados is located at 110 W. Center Street, just west of I-35 in Kyle. The doors open at 8 p.m.The cover charge is $12 before 9 p.m. and $15 after 9 p.m. 21+ are welcome. For more information, message Desperados on Facebook.