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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.

[5/23] Preview: Cinco Doce, La Vida Buena at Sahara Lounge

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Sahara Lounge May 23 Friday, May 23, East Austin live music venue The Sahara Lounge plays host to a great and diverse Latin music showcase from four of Austin’s best. Friday’s showcase marks the first time these four bands, headlined by salsa-fusion group La Vida Buena and Urban Tejano group Cinco Doce, have played together on one bill. Everything from hip-hop, salsa, Tejano and of course cumbia will be well represented.

La Vida Buena is arguably Austin’s hottest new Latin up-and-comer. Fronted by vocalist and KOOP Radio personality Vanessa Burden and Louie “Luison” Alarcon, La Vida Buena perform original tracks from their debut EP ¡Checkpoint Alpha! as well as salsa-fied covers of popular hip-hop and R&B tracks. La Vida Buena perform at 12:30 a.m.

Austin’s answer to Kumbia Kings, Kumbia All Starz, etc., Cinco Doce is 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. No cowboy hats and sparkly shirts on these guys. See Cinco Doce at 11 p.m.

Austin-based Cubana hip-hop duo Krudas Kubensi perform at 9:30 p.m while Organizacion Kumbiambera kick things off at 8 p.m.

The Sahara Lounge is located at 1413 Webberville Rd. Doors open at 7 p.m. Music starts at 8 p.m. 21+ welcome. $7 cover. Visit the Facebook event page here.