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[6/20] Preview: El Tule CD release at One-2-One Bar

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el tuleTonight Austin-based Latin fusion band El Tule will celebrate the release of their new album, Cuatro, at One-2-One Bar. The supporting lineup includes Austin-based cumbia-fusionists Como Las Movies and up-and-comers Organizacion Kumbiambera. Two Austin radio personalities, Vanessa Burden from KOOP and Michael Crockett of KUTX, will be spinning under the DJ monikers throughout the night as well.

Two years in the making, Cuatro is their fourth independently produced album and first with newly launched Hecho In Austin Records. According to the group’s Facebook event page, the band worked with Gil Gonzalez (Genitallica, Brown Sabbath) and Beto Martinez (Grupo Fantasma, Brownout) at Leche House Studios for part of the album. According to the band, Cuatro features original cumbia, salsa, Latin funk and psychedelic chicha. Copies of Cuatro will be available for purchase at the show and soon from the band’s online outlets.

Early attendees will be treated to the viewing of El Tule’s new music video for their single “Mira Como Baila.” The viewing will be followed by a mini Salsa Rueda style class by Salsa Candela. No partner is required.

One-2-One Bar is located at 1509 South Lamar, suite #600. Doors open at 8 p.m. Show starts at 9 p.m. 21+ welcome. $7 cover. Tickets are available online here. Visit the Facebook event page here.

Listen to the audio for “Mira Como Baila” from El Tule below.

[4/25] Preview: El Tule, La Frenetika at Empire Control Room & Garage

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El TuleSaturday, Apr. 25, those looking for live Latin music  downtown need to look no further than Empire Control Room & Garage. Local Latin fusion bands El Tule and La Frenetika provide rhythms with guest DJ Vanessa La Bestia on the Empire patio stage. The best part is that there is no cover, leaving no excuse not to enjoy music from two of Austin’s best.

El Tule is a longtime staple in the Latin music community in Austin. Their lyrics are about history, art and culture often focus on legends and tales of the mystical. Their music blends elements of salsa, merengue, cumbia and reggae set to Spanish lyrics.

La Frenetika offer an array of covers and original music that fuses elements of Colombian style cumbia, vallenato, gozadera and other traditional Latin rhythms. Expect lots of dancing, a great crowd of regulars and a big sound.

Vanessa Burden of La Vida Buena and KOOP FM, aka DJ Vanessa La Bestia, spins in-between sets and after the bands perform.

Empire Control Room & Garage is located at 606 E. 7th Street. Doors open at 9 p.m. 21+ welcome. Event will be on the patio stage. No cover with RSVP HERE. Visit the Facebook event page here.

El Tule

La Frenetika

[1/31] Preview: “Cumbiamba” at Flamingo Cantina

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Cumbiamba Jan 31Once again tonight the place to be for cumbia lovers in Austin is 6th street live music venue Flamingo Cantina. Three of Austin’s best Latin bands are coming together for night dedicated to celebrating the popular Colombian-based genre with a live music showcase aptly titled “Cumbiamba.” Long story short, cumbia and more cumbia all night long.

Austin’s La Frenetika offers an array of covers and original music that fuses elements of Colombian style cumbia, vallenato, gozadera and other traditional Latin rhythms. Expect lots of dancing, great crowd of regulars and big sound.

El Tule is a longtime staple in the Latin music community in Austin. Their lyrics are about history, art and culture often focus on legends and tales of the mystical. Their music blends elements of salsa, merengue, cumbia and reggae set to Spanish lyrics.

Huerta Culture takes its name from Huerta Street in South Austin where for years a core group of friends got together to jam and lay down rhythms, sometimes hosting after parties for local and traveling musicians. Their music blends elements of reggae, ska, traditional Latin rhythms such as cumbia and combines them with socially conscious lyrics.

Flamingo Cantina is located at 515 E. 6th Street. Doors open at 9 p.m. 21+ welcome. $7 cover. Visit the Facebook event page here.

La Frenetika

El Tule

Huerta Culture

[8/9] Preview: Son De Rey, El Tule, Los Nahuatlatos at Flamingo Cantina

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AV Aug 9 FacebookSaturday, Aug. 9, Austin Vida is presenting their next Latin music showcase at our ole’ 6th Street stompin’ ground, Flamingo Cantina. We’ve got a three band bill that is the perfect soundtrack for your Saturday night. Two of Austin’s favorites will perform with one of our favorites from San Antonio. There will be zero reason to stay home and every reason to dance.

Opening the showcase are San Antonio-based Los Nahuatlatos. The group began a few years back as a band called Xemilla with current members vocalist/drummer Joaquin Abrego, guitarists Pablo Mancias and Cuauhtli Reyna, and bassist Carlos Mancias. They then joined up with rapper Itzli Ramirez, accordionist Nicolas Valdez and trombonist Daniel Klein to form Los Nahuatlatos. Their music fuses different styles of Latino music (including but not limited to- conjunto, Son Jarocho, Latin Jazz and R&B) and incorporates them with elements of hip-hop, ska, reggae and soul. While some members have changed, the same sound remains.

Austin’s El Tule have the night’s second slot following Los Nahuatlatos. The group is a longtime staple in the Latin music community in Austin. Their lyrics are about history, art and culture often focus on legends and tales of the mystical. Their music blends elements of salsa, merengue, cumbia and reggae set to Spanish lyrics. El Tule are currently performing in support of their latest release, Volumen III.

Closing the night is Austin’s Son De Rey. The Latin music quartet’s music combines elements of pop, salsa, Tejano, cumbia and R&B. In addition to their original music, the group is known to perform covers of popular Top 40 hits with their own Latin twist, including “Careless Whisper” by George Michael (Wham!). In 2012, Son De Rey released their debut EP, Ojos Azules. The group most recently put out their new English language pop single, “Pray For A Lover,” in July.

Flamingo Cantina is located at 515 E. 6th Street. Doors open at 9 p.m. 21+ welcome. Visit the Facebook event page here.

Son De Rey

El Tule

Los Nahuatlatos

[7/3] Preview: HACE CALOR!! Latin Worldbeat Night #2

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El Tule July 3Thursday, July 3, Austin-based world music website World Beat Online will be presenting their second installment of their live music series HACE CALOR! Latin Dance Party at One-2-One Bar. The series aims to offer attendees a diverse sample of the Latin music scene Austin has to offer. The best part of it all is you are probably off from Work on Friday, so why not get the weekend started early con on poco sabor ?

El Tule is the night’s headliner. The group is a longtime staple in the Latin music community in Austin. Their lyrics are about history, art and culture often focus on legends and tales of the mystical. Their music blends elements of salsa, merengue, cumbia and reggae set to Spanish lyrics. El Tule are currently performing in support of their latest release, Volumen III.

The DJ on the night’s showcase is none other than DJ Orión, the leader and founding member of popular Austin-based Latin DJ collective Peligrosa. A jack of all trades, Orión Garcia seems to do it all. He holds down a Saturday residency at The Volstead, handles all things business for Peligrosa and even provides visuals for live music events and parties that aren’t his. Best of all, he throws down the best of electro-cumbia, dembow, moombahton, hip-hop, salsa and more.

Cuchillo e’ Palo rounds out the night’s bill. The ensemble is led by the talented Luis “Angel” Ibañez. Cuchillo e’ Palo blends elements Cuban, South American, and the diverse musical traditions of Mexico. “Angel” is an extremely seasoned guitarist who is known for entertaining crowds with his refined vocal ability.

One-2-One Bar is located at 1509 S. Lamar Blvd. Doors open at 6 p.m. Music starts at 7 p.m. 21+ are welcome. $7 cover. Visit the Facebook event page here.

El Tule

DJ Orión

Cuchillo e’ Palo

[5/23] Preview: El Tule vs. DJ Orión at Hotel Vegas

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El Tule Orion May 23Memorial Day weekend gets a proper kickoff Latino estyle this Friday at East Austin hotspot, Hotel Vegas. If the lineup in the poster to the left looks familiar, you’re not experiencing deja vu. Two of Austin’s favorites in our local Latin Alternative scene, El Tule and DJ Orión, take over the venue for a party they have branded “La Revancha.”

DJ Orión is the leader and founding member of popular Austin-based Latin DJ collective Peligrosa. A jack of all trades, Orión Garcia seems to do it all. He holds down a Saturday residency at The Volstead, handles all things business for Peligrosa and even provides visuals for live music events and parties that aren’t his. Best of all, he throws down the best of electro-cumbia, dembow, moombahton, hip-hop, salsa and more.

Latin fusion band EL Tule is a staple in the Latin music community in Austin. Their lyrics are about history, art and culture often focus on legends and tales of the mystical. Their music blends elements of salsa, merengue, cumbia and reggae set to Spanish lyrics. El Tule are currently performing in support of their latest release, Volumen III.

Hotel Vegas is located at 1500 E. 6th Street. Doors open at 9 p.m. Music at 10 p.m. 21+ welcome. $7 cover. Visit the Facebook event page here.

DJ Orión

El Tule

[9/7] Preview: Red Bull Sound Select ft. Grupo Fantasma at The North Door

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Red Bull Sound Select is presenting another local showcase at The North Door on Saturday, Sept. 7. The series is part of Red Bull’s long-term initiative that celebrates local music and the people that push it forward: hard working artists, passionate fans, and tastemakers that shape scenes. Curated by the folks at The Good Music Club, Saturday’s showcase will be headlined by the biggest and baddest Latin band in the land, Grupo Fantasma.

Before Grupo Fantasma will be a diverse mix of not only Latin music from El Tule, but also hip-hop from League of Extraordinary G’z and the old school soul sounds of Latasha Lee and the Black Ties.

The North Door is located at 502 Brushy Street. Doors open at 8 p.m. Music starts at 9 p.m. 21+ are welcome. $3 with RSVP at www.redbullsoundselect.com. $10 after 10 p.m. Event is first-come, first served. Early arrival is suggested. Visit the event page on Do512 here.

[8/16] Preview: Bombasta, El Tule and Gina Chavez at Flamingo Cantina

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On Friday, Aug. 16, popular 6th Street live music venue Flamingo Cantina will host the “Plethora of Sounds” Latin music showcase featuring the “barrio big band” from San Antonio, Bombasta. Rounding out the bill will be Austin-based singer-songwriter Gina Chavez and reggae-cumbia specialists El Tule.

Bombasta is no stranger to Austin. The Alamo City’s answer to Ozomatli is one of the more popular Latin fusion bands in Texas. With cumbia at their core, the group incorporates elements of hip-hop, funk, reggae and salsa into their music. It is a sound that very much reflects the city where they are from.

Flamingo Cantina is located at 515 E. 6th Street. Doors open at 9 p.m. 21+ are welcome. $5 cover. Visit the Facebook event page here.  To keep up with Latino entertainment in Austin, sign up for our mailing list below.