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[5/22] Preview: Elida y Avante and Solido at Tejano Ranch

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Elida posterTonight will be the last Friday night at Tejano Ranch (more on that in a few). Tejano superstar Elida Reyna y Avante will bring her “A” game (as she always does), as will the super-popular Texas Norteño, Sólido.

About the groups…

In the past few years, Reyna has dominated Tejano music, consistently taking home honors at the Tejano Music Awards (including Female Vocalist of the Year every year since 2007!), as well as the Latin Grammy Award for Best Tejano Album in 2010. Her solo success, as well as her recent duets with another super-hot performer, Jesse Turner of Siggno, have firmly solidified her Tejano superstar status. Although undeniably gorgeous, she has written many of her own songs and has the chops to do any genre she chooses with her strong voice that is never shrill or grating.

Often categorized with other groups like Duelo, Siggno, and Intocable, all of whom play a style that some call “Texas Norteño,” the Rio Grande City-based Sólido borrows from both Tejano and Norteño, which are related genres, but still quite different. Sólido describes their sound as “romantic and melodic, ideal for dancing and singing,” and has remained popular and productive since the group’s nearly overnight rise to fame after signing with Freddie Records in the early 2000s. Their discography includes the albums Hasta La Cima Del Cielo, Nadie Como Tu (which won the 2001 Grammy Award for Best Tejano Album), Por Ti, Vuelve, En Vivo Contigo, Nuestro Amor, Cuidado, Que Importa, Te Va A Doler, and their latest album, Sentimientos. The group 2014 Tejano Music Award for Best Norteño Group.

Long story short: Super solid doubleheader from two of the genre’s most successful groups…a good blend of rancheras and cumbias, cowboy hats and mini-skirts.

Tejano Ranch is located at 7601 North Lamar, just south of Highway 183 in north Austin. The doors open at 8 p.m. The cover charge is $15 all night long. 18+ are welcome. Visit the event page on Facebook here.

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A special note about the club and what its closing means:

Tejano Ranch has been a mainstay for Tejano fans for decades. The official announcement on their Facebook page says that the company already has plans for another location in Austin. But in the meantime, Austin has lost its only reliably Tejano club. And that’s kind of a big deal in a city known as the “Live Music Capital of the World.” Other venues only have it every so often. Fans could reasonably expect live Tejano music every Friday night, but not anymore. Here’s to hoping another venue picks up the opportunity, soon.

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[5/1] Preview: Michael Salgado at Tejano Ranch

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Michael SalgadoFriday May 1, Tejano Ranch welcomes superstar Michael Salgado back to the stage. Fans will get a taste of Ramon Ayala-inspired, Norteño-flavored Tejano, courtesy of the San Antonio superstar nicknamed “El Zurdo de Oro.”

Probably best known for his 1995 hit, “Cruz de Madera,” Salgado’s music appeals to Tejano and Norteño fans alike, much like one of his idols, Ramón Ayala. In fact, the raspy-voiced southpaw accordionist even pays homage to Ayala on his album, Homenaje A Mis Idolos, released last year. Lately,Salgado has tried his hand at country music, recording “Honky Tonks and Cantinas” for his Grammy-nominated 2011 album, No Vengo A Ver Si Puedo…Si Por Que Puedo Vengo. He continued this trend with the single, “Buscando Amor,” a Spanish-language cover of the Johnny Lee classic “Lookin’ For Love,” and rearranged as a cumbia.

His latest album, Nada Es Eterno, released on his own label, Zurdo records, features a single he recorded with his son Andres titled “Por que Me Amas.”

Long story short: A little something for everyone from one of the most popular performers around, able to appeal to a wide variety of audiences.

Tejano Ranch is located at 7601 North Lamar, just south of Highway 183 in north Austin. The doors open at 8 p.m. The cover charge is $12 before 9 p.m, and $15 cover after 9 p.m. 18+ are welcome.

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[4/18] Preview: Grupo Sólido at Tejano Ranch

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solidoTonight Tejano Ranch welcomes back the Tejano-Norteño group, Sólido. The Rio Grande City-based band is often categorized with other groups like Duelo, Siggno, and Intocable, all of whom play a style that some call “Texas Norteño,” borrowing from both Tejano and Norteño, which are related, but still quite different.

Sólido describes their sound as “romantic and melodic, ideal for dancing and singing,” and has remained popular and productive since the group’s nearly overnight rise to fame after signing with Freddie Records in the early 2000s. Their discography includes the albums Hasta La Cima Del Cielo, Nadie Como Tú (which won the 2001 Grammy Award for Best Tejano Album), Por Ti, Vuelve, En Vivo Contigo, Nuestro Amor, Cuidado, Que Importa, and their latest album, Te Va A Doler. The group has also been in the studio recently and is planning a new release very soon.

Long story short: It’s a good night for anyone who loves Ramón Ayala, and the faster and slightly different flavor of Norteño.

Tejano Ranch is located at 7601 North Lamar, just south of Highway 183 in north Austin. The doors open at 8 p.m. The cover charge is $10 before 9 p.m, and $12 cover after 9 p.m. 18+ are welcome. Visit the event page on Facebook here.

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[7/3] Preview: Ramon Ayala y Sus Bravos Del Norte at Tejano Ranch

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Wednesday July 3, Tejano Ranch welcomes back one of the most popular performers in Texas music history. “El Rey Del Acordeón” Ramon Ayala y Sus Bravos Del Norte, will delight the crowd with a pre-Fourth of July celebration at the north Austin club.

After beginning his career in the early 1960s with Cornelio Reyna as Los Relampagos Del Norte, the Mexican superstar is almost a genre unto himself, having enjoyed unrivaled success in Conjunto and Tejano and virtually defining the Norteño genre. After scoring hit after hit with Reyna, Ayala went on to form his current band, Ramon Ayala y Sus Bravos Del Norte, in the 1970s. His string of hits include classics like “Ya No Llores,” “Hay Ojitos,” “Un Rinconcito En El Cielo,” “Amor de Juventud,” “Tragos Amargos,” and many, many more. His songs are essential for every Tejano radio station and DJ.

Long story short: A great show, bar none. Ramon can fill stadiums, so seeing him at a smaller venue will offer an intimacy that longtime fans will enjoy. And he doesn’t come to town very often, so expect a packed club.

Tejano Ranch is located at 7601 North Lamar, just south of Highway 183 in north Austin. The doors open at 8 p.m. The cover charge is $15 before 10 p.m, and $20 after 10 p.m. 18+ are welcome.  View the Facebook event here.

[5/15] Preview: Ramón Ayala at the Texas State Capitol

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This evening, May 15, one of the most popular performers in Texas music history comes to the Texas State Capitol. “El Rey Del Acordeón” Ramón Ayala y Sus Bravos Del Norte, will be playing a free concert on the south steps of the Capitol building-a show that will likely be remembered as historic for years to come.

After beginning his career in the early 1960s with Cornelio Reyna as Los Relampagos Del Norte, the Mexican superstar is almost a genre unto himself, having enjoyed unrivaled success in Conjunto and Tejano and virtually defining the Norteño genre. After scoring hit after hit with Reyna, Ayala went on to form his current band, Ramón Ayala y Sus Bravos Del Norte in the 1970s. His string of hits include classics like “Ya No Llores,” “Hay Ojitos,” “Un Rinconcito En El Cielo,” “Amor de Juventud,” “Tragos Amargos,” and many, many more. His songs are essential for every Tejano radio station and DJ.

Long story short: This historic nature of this performance is pretty significant, and it’s one of those shows that everyone will talk about. If at all possible, GO.

The Texas State Capitol is located at 11th and Congress, in the heart of downtown Austin. Parking will be difficult, so I advise public transportation. Music starts at 6pm, there is no cover charge and all ages are welcome. View the Facebook event here.

[4/12] Preview: Sólido and Grupo Vidal at Tejano Ranch

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On Friday, April 12, Tejano Ranch welcomes back Rio Grande City’s Sólido, along with Grupo Vidal from Kingsville. Sólido and Vidal are often categorized with other groups like Duelo, Siggno, and Intocable, all of whom play a style that some call “Texas Norteño,” borrowing from both Tejano and Norteño, which are related, but still quite different.

Sólido describes their sound as “romantic and melodic, ideal for dancing and singing,” and has remained popular and productive since the group’s nearly overnight rise to fame after signing with Freddie Records in the early 2000s. Their discography includes the albums Hasta La Cima Del Cielo, Nadie Como Tu (which won the 2001 Grammy Award for Best Tejano Album), Por Ti, Vuelve, En Vivo Contigo, Nuestro Amor, Cuidado, Que Importa, and their latest album, Te Va A Doler.

Also joining them onstage is Grupo Vidal, which is essentially a family band. While counting Conjunto masters like Tony De La Rosa (no surprise, being from Kingsville) and Conjunto Bernal as influences, along with Intocable, Vidal has crafted a smooth sound that matches well with the strong voice of lead singer Javier Vidal. There are some great harmonies on several of their recordings as well.

Long story short: It’s a good night for anyone who loves Ramón Ayala, and the faster and slightly different flavor of Norteño.

Tejano Ranch is located at 7601 North Lamar, just south of Highway 183 in north Austin. The doors open at 8 p.m. The cover charge is $8 before 9 p.m, and $10 cover after 9 p.m. 18+ are welcome. Visit the event page on Facebook here.

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