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[6/13] Preview: Los Texmaniacs and Son de Rey at Flamingo Cantina

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TexmaniacsSaturday June 13, San Antonio’s Max Baca and Los Texmaniacs are bringing conjunto back to Flamingo Cantina, along with local Tejano-pop fusionists Son de Rey. These days, it’s pretty rare for any Tejano or conjunto artist to play in the heart of 6th street in Austin, so when Max and the guys return to the stage, the audience will get an earful of their unique brand of this homegrown accordion-driven Texas music.

Founded by bajo sexto master Max Baca, Los Texmaniacs are known for playing hardcore conjunto, while adding a little something from other genres as well. Their albums with Smithsonian Folkways have not only been extraordinarily successful, but have also helped illuminate conjunto’s place on the map of uniquely American roots music. Borders and Bailes, an album full of traditional conjunto favorites, took home the 2009 Grammy Award for Best Tejano Album. Since joining the group last year, Josh Baca has done a fantastic job taking over squeezebox duties from accordion wizard David Farias, showing a style heavily influenced by Flaco Jimenez. The group’s latest album, Americano Groove, is produced by Los Lobos’ Steve Berlin and is available now.

Show openers Son De Rey will get the energy going early in front of a crowd they might not get to play in front of on a regular basis. Fronted by the dynamic and always energetic Luis Miguel Ramírez, the group performs original music from their album, Ojos Azules, while also performing covers ranging from English language dance tracks to familiar Tejano hits.

Long story short: Regular 6th street goers would (should?) dig the variety and vibe coming out of the Flamingo Cantina on Saturday night. This intimate Austin show, a hallmark of the Texmaniacs’ Americano Groove tour, is a great introduction to conjunto. It’s also a prelude to next week’s all-star Austin City Limits Hall of Fame show where Flaco will be one of the first inductees and perform, backed up by Los Texmaniacs.

Flamingo Cantina is located at 515 E. 6th Street. Doors open at 9 p.m. $5 cover. 21+ are welcome.

Los Texmaniacs

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[5/2] Preview: Son De Rey album release party at Spider House Ballroom

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Son De ReySaturday, May 2, Austin’s own Son De Rey will be celebrating the official release of their debut album Ojos Azules at Spider House Ballroom. The event will feature a supporting performance by cumbia-fusion band Como Las Movies and an opening set from Oh Antonio + His Imaginary Friends.

The Ojos Azules album was produced and engineered by Grammy winner Fabian Hernandez​, known for his work with Ruben Ramos & The Mexican Revolution, Little Joe Y La Familia and Hamilton Loomis. The album includes original music and lyrics by lead vocalist Luis Mikael and keyboardist David Moreno, along with several popular Latin covers of Los Angeles Azules’ “El Listón de Tu Pelo,” Phases’ “Yo La Veo,” and a Spanglish-cumbia version of Wham’s “Careless Whisper.”

Spider House Ballroom is located at 2906 Fruth Street. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Music starts at 9 p.m. All ages welcome. $10 cover at the door. Purchase advance tickets for this event online here. Visit the Facebook event page here.

Listen to a preview of Ojos Azules below.

[4/17] Preview: Peligrosa ft. Happy Colors at Empire Control Room & Garage

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Peligrosa posterFriday, Apr. 17, marks the third Friday of the month and that means it is time for Austin-based Latin DJ collective Peligrosa to take over Empire Control Room & Garage. Austin’s longest running Latin dance party will welcome special guest Miami-based DJ and producer Happy Colors to Friday’s event as it will serve as the release of his single “Que Buena Es La Rumba,” out soon on Discos Peligrosa.

Dominican-born Hector Mendoza, aka Happy Colors, makes music that reflects both the culture of his heritage and of the city of Miami where he currently resides. He fuses Bachata with elements  of twerk, cumbia, trap, moombahton, happyhardcore, dancehall, cualquiera.

While the DJs own the patio, Austin cumbia-fusion bands Este Vato and Son De Rey will perform on the indoor Control Room stage.

Peligrosa crew members who will be in the house Friday include Orion, Pagame, King Louie, Manolo Black, Sonora, DJ Manny, El Dusty and Chorizo Funk. Peligrosa photographer Quito will be taking photos.

Empire Control Room & Garage is located at 606 E. 7th Street. Doors open at 10 p.m. 21+ welcome. $7 Pre-sale Ticket (GA) / $10 Day Of Show. Visit the Facebook event page here.

Happy Colors – on patio stage with Peligrosa

Este Vato – Control Room stage

Son De Rey – Control Room stage

[1/23] Preview: Timberos Del Norte + Son De Rey at Flamingo

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son de reyThis weekend Latin music makes it home on 6th street at Flamingo Cantina. Tonight begins night one of two in which the venue will play host to two different live music showcases that will feature different genres of local Latin music. Kicking things off first tonight will be Timberos Del Norte and Son De Rey.

Lead by composer-producer and award winning salsa pianist Paul Matthews, Timberos Del Norte are Austin’s ambassadors of timba, a popular Cuban genre that incorporates elements of  salsa, American funk, R&B and Afro-Cuban folkloric music. Williams is joined by some of Texas’ most accomplished and award-winning musicians, including Multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy winning horn arranger and trombonist, Raul “Ralo” Vallejo. Timberos Del Norte perform at 10 p.m.

Closing the showcase tonight is Austin-based Latin-fusion band Son De Rey. Fronted by the dynamic and always energetic Luis Miguel Ramírez, the group performs original music and covers ranging from English language dance tracks to Tejano faves. Son De Rey takes the stage at 11:30 p.m.

Flamingo Cantina is located at 515 E. 6h Street. Doors open at 9 p.m. 21+ welcome. $5 cover. Visit the Facebook event page here.

Timberos Del Norte

Son De Rey

[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

[7/19] Son De Rey single release party at Gypsy Lounge

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Son De Rey July 19 FBSaturday, July 19, Austin-based Latin-fusion band Son De Rey will be celebrating the debut of their latest single “Pray For A Lover” at Gypsy Lounge. To go along with the single release, the band will debuting some of their latest music off their upcoming album and will release the “Pray For A Lover” music video at 11 p.m. The night’s performance will also feature a special collaboration with select members and alumni of The University of Texas Longhorn Singers. Dance U 2 will show off their salsa dancing skills and be offering lessons for those who wish to learn.

Son De Rey is a Latin music quartet whose 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.

Gypsy Lounge is located at 1504 E. 6th Street. Doors open at 9 p.m. Music at 10 p.m. 21+ welcome. $5 cover. Visit the Facebook event page here.

Watch the video teaser for “Pray For A Lover” below.

[7/4] Preview: ¡Explosivo! Fiesta Del Dia de Independencia w/ Money Chicha, La Vida Buena

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Money Chicha July 4Celebrate our great nation’s independence Latino estyle this Friday at Empire Control Room & Garage with Austin’s first (and baddest) chicha group, Money Chicha. They will be joined by some of Austin’s finest Latin bands of various styles and genres, offering attendees a look at what our city has to offer. You’ll want to come early and stay late.

Headliners Money Chicha are composed of members from Grupo Fantasma and Brownout. Their music pays homage to the musical and cultural movement of the ’60s and ’70s found in Peru and Colombia, incorporating the psychedelic sounds of guitars, fuzz, and reverb with heavy percussion. Money Chicha peform at midnight.

Getting the party going for Money Chicha are salsa-fusion band La Vida Buena, Urban Tejano group Son De Rey and melodic-indie rockers Migrant Kids. Visit the Facebook event page here for set times. See music videos below for a quick look and listen.

Empire Control Room & Garage is located at 606 E. 7th Street. 10 p.m. 21+ welcome. Advance tickets are available for purchase online here.

Money Chicha

La Vida Buena

Son De Rey

Migrant Kids

[4/26] Preview: Sonidos de Austin showcase at Flamingo Cantina

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Sonidos showcase Apr 26Saturday, Apr. 26, the Sonidos De Austin showcase happens at Flamingo Cantina on 6th Street. As the title indicates, the live music showcase will feature three of Austin’s best Latin bands: Cinco Doce, La Vida Buena and Son De Rey. Each offers their own unique fusion of traditional Latin rhythms that you can dance to. We ought to know.

Showcase openers Son De Rey is an urban Tejano quartet whose music combines elements of pop, salsa, Tejano, cumbia and R&B. The group will even perform covers of popular top 40 hits with their own Latin twist, including “Careless Whisper” by George Michael (Wham!). The group is currently performing in support of their latest EP, Ojos Azules. Son De Rey take the stage at 9:30 p.m.

After Son De Rey wraps up, Cinco Doce hit the stage. Austin’s answer to Kumbia Kings, Kumbia All Starz, etc., the group 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.

La Vida Buena, arguably Austin’s hottest new Latin up-and-comer, closes the show. 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.

Flamingo Cantina is located at 515 East 6th Street. Doors open at 9 p.m. 21+ are welcome. $5 cover. Visit the official Facebook event page here.