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[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.

[10/20] Preview: Francyne Garza Benefit at Texas Club Bar and Grill

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Sunday, Oct. 20, friends, family, and Austin’s Tejano community will come together for an all-star show to benefit the family of Francyne Garza at the Texas Club Bar and Grill in southeast Austin.

Before her death in early September, Francyne Garza played bass for Los Fantasticos, a family band originally from San Marcos that has performed together all over central Texas for over a decade. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Garza family.

While the lineup may be subject to change, the groups scheduled to perform are:

* La Distancia
* Angel y Vimana
* Ashley Borrero
* Lo Nuestro
* Devin Banda
* Los Fantasticos

The Texas Club Bar and Grill is located on Burleson Road just south of Ben White Boulevard/Highway 71 in southeast Austin. Barbecue plates will be sold for $6.00 starting at 11:30 a.m., with delivery available for large orders. The dance starts at 7 p.m., 21+ are welcome, and the cover charge is $5. For more information call 512-586-3453.

[10/5] La Distancia at Texas Club Bar and Grill

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ladistancia_txclubSaturday, Oct. 5, Texas Club Bar and Grill welcomes La Distancia. The San Marcos sextet returns to the Live Music Capital for a solo show at the southeast Austin Tejano nightspot after several showcase performances around town in the last year, including Austin Vida’s Barrio Bash IV in August.

Led by Augustine “Gootz” Chavez, the hard-working Tejano sextet has been performing its special brand of cumbia-based Tejano in Central Texas for over a decade. Each high-energy show spotlights their catalog full of original music and new interpretations of covers. Their recently-released single, “No Hace Falta Tu Amor,” featuring the sultry voice of singer and bajo sexto player Laura Ann, has been well-received by fans and radio stations alike.

Long Story Short: Cumbiatastic!

The Texas Club Bar and Grill is located on Burleson Road just south of Ben White Boulevard in southeast Austin. Doors open at 7 p.m., there is no cover charge and 21+ are welcome. For more information call (512) 541-7621. View the Facebook event here.

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[8/24] Preview: Barrio Bash Vol. IV at Flamingo Cantina

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Saturday, Aug. 24, Austin Vida is proud to present our fourth installment of our “Barrio Bash” live music showcases series at Flamingo Cantina on 6th Street. Saturday’s showcase is a special one (aren’t they all?) as it will be the first time we will be featuring Tejano artists in the Barrio Bash series. There is no better Austin-based band leading the new urban movement in the genre than headliner, Cinco Doce.

Austin’s answer to Kumbia Kings, Kumbia All Starz, etc., Cinco Doce are emblematic of the young, bi-cultural Latino who loves mainstream urban music but is more than proud of their Tejano roots. They intertwine R&B, pop and hip-hop with traditional, often-synthed, cumbia beats. Many have branded their musical style (and their lack of cowboy hats and sparkly shirts) as “Urban Tejano.” Whatever it is, la gente are feelin’ it.

Saturday’s opener is San Marcos-based Tejano band La Distancia. The Tejano sextet has been performing its special brand of cumbia-based Tejano in Central Texas for over a decade, and has a catalog full of original music and new interpretations of covers. Their recently-released single, “No Hace Falta Tu Amor,” featuring the sultry voice of singer and bajo sexto player Laura Ann, has been well-received by fans and radio stations alike.

Our special guest band (non-Tejano) is Austin-based Latin fusion band Este Vato. The group’s music combines elements of rock, reggae, hip-hop with traditional Latin rhythms. Este Vato is performing in support of their new EP, Jalapeño Business.

Flamingo Cantina is located at 515 E. 6th Street. Doors open at 9 p.m. $7 cover. $5 with Facebook RSVP. Music at 10 p.m. 21+ are welcome. Visit the official Facebook event page here for set times and learn how you can win admission for two.