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[10/17] Preview: AJ Castillo at Tejano Ranch

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AJ CastilloTonight, Oct. 17, Tejano Ranch welcomes back Austin’s own A.J. Castillo. The handsome accordionist with the deep voice and scores of loyal fans will be once again bringing his new flavor of Tejano to the north Austin club, and will also be celebrating his birthday.

He may seem young, but he has been around the music scene his entire life, growing up in a musical family along with his talented brother Sergio. Many consider A.J. to be part of the future of Tejano, because of his innovative interpretation of classics as well as some originals, throwing in influences and techniques from other genres, including jazz and hip-hop. His high-energy stage show only adds to his appeal with a younger crowd. A.J.’s newest CD, Sin Limites, is available now.

Long story short: A night of accordion fireworks and hot cumbias, for sure! A younger crowd will pack the dance floor for nearly every song.

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. 18+ are welcome. Visit the Facebook event page here.

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[10/10] Preview: Jay Perez at Tejano Ranch

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Jay PerezTonight, Oct. 10, Totally Tejano Fridays return to Tejano Ranch with “The Voice” Jay Perez. The San Antonio superstar is always a favorite, and brings a catalog of hits not only from his solo career but also from his time as a Latin Breed frontman and lead singer for David Lee Garza y Los Musicales.

Now with Freddie Records, Perez is known for his ability to sing nearly every genre. He effortlessly switches from Tejano to Country to Soul, giving the crowd some variety at each of his shows. His cover of Soul standard “Me and Mrs. Jones” and his Country tune, “Steel Rain” are just two examples of his versatility. He is also known for his version of the unofficial Tejano national anthem, “Don Luis El Tejano.” A consistent hit maker with a strong fan base, Perez won Male Vocalist of the Year at the Tejano Music Awards from 2003 to 2010 before being unseated by Jesse Turner of Grupo Siggno in 2011.

Long story short: Classic Tejano by one of the masters.

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 after 9 p.m. 18+ are welcome. Visit the event page on Facebook here.

[9/5] Preview: Erick y Grupo Massore at Tejano Ranch

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Tonight, it’s cumbia time at Tejano Ranch with Erick y Grupo Massore. While not a Tejano group per se, the red-hot Mexican family band returns to the Live Music Capital as a fan favorite, having played to bigger and bigger crowds in numerous clubs and festivals around town.

The Sanchez brothers from Coahuila, Mexico have been together since the mid-90s with brother Erick on timbales and lead vocals. In recent years, Tejano has tilted more and more toward more cumbia-based groups, and Massore really hit it big with Tejano fans in 2010 with the single, “La Inconforme.” Since then, they have been a mainstay at festivals and events all over Texas and the United States, with fans loving their youthful energy and hot beats and infectious rhythms.

Long story short: A lot of energy, tons of dancing, standing room only. Cumbias, cumbias, cumbias!

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 all night. 18+ are welcome. Visit the Facebook event page here.

[8/29] Preview: La Mafia at Tejano Ranch

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La mafiaTonight, Aug. 29, Totally Tejano Fridays return to Tejano Ranch with La Mafia . The Houston-based Tejano superstars will return to Austin for another great evening of classic Tejano hits and new releases.

Founded in the early 80s by frontman Oscar De La Rosa and keyboard/accordionist Armando Lichtenberger, Jr., La Mafia has been one of Tejano music’s biggest acts for decades. The award-winning group has had a colorful career featuring scores of hits, a high-profile rivalry with Grupo Mazz, legions of fans, and has enjoyed a level of success few groups are able to attain.

Since the mid-90s, La Mafia has had a near-perennial presence on Grammy Award ballots, including back-to-back Grammy wins for “Best Mexican-American Performance” in 1997 and 1998 for their albums Un Million de Rosas and En Tus Manos, and Latin Grammy wins in 2005 for “Best Album Grupero” for Para El Pueblo and 2006 for “Best Tejano Album” for Nuevamente. Their latest album, Amor y Sexo, was released in June of this year.

Long story short: Expect a packed house. Oscar and the guys don’t come to town all that often and last time the fire marshal came out. Die-hard fans will be out in force for one of the most popular Tejano groups ever. Plenty of 80s-90s keyboard-driven Tejano.

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 Facebook event here.

[8/8] Preview: Kumbia All Starz at Tejano Ranch

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Kumbia All-StarzOn Friday August 8, Tejano Ranch presents A.B. Quintanilla y Los Kumbia All Starz. The Corpus Christi-based group will bring their progressive brand of cumbia-based Tejano to the north Austin club.

Since the late 1990s, A.B. Quintanilla, brother of the late Tejano icon Selena Quintanilla-Perez, has been turning the Tejano world on its ear with his own interpretation of the genre, mixing in elements from hip-hop, R&B and Mexican cumbia. The infectious rhythms borne of that innovation and flavor, along with top-notch production, earned Quintanilla and his previous group, Los Kumbia Kings, the Latin Grammy Award for Best Tropical Regional Mexican Album.

After the breakup with Los Kumbia Kings, Quintanilla struck gold again with his new venture, Los Kumbia All Starz including Austin singer and accordionist J.R. Gomez. Songs like “Chiquilla,” “Hipnotika,” and “Mentirosa” were massively popular and helped to further usher in the cumbia era in Tejano music. Their latest album Blanco y Negro, featuring the single “Solo,” was released in the fall of 2013.

Long story short: This group hasn’t played Austin in quite some time and fans of this type of cumbia-heavy, hip-hop Tejano are advised to not miss this one! Packed dance floor for sure. Maybe even get there early…

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. 18+ are welcome. Visit the event page on Facebook here.

[7/18] Preview: Hometown Boys at Tejano Ranch

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the hometown boysTonight Totally Tejano Fridays return to Tejano Ranch with The Hometown Boys. One of Tejano music’s most beloved bands comes back to the Live Music Capital of the World armed with a catalog full of polkas, classic hits, and new releases for the crowd at the north Austin Tejano club.

Originally from Lubbock, the family band rose to fame in the 1990s, enjoying success unheard of for most conjuntos. They built their trademark sound on beautifully blended vocal harmonies, which were supported by a strong, steady, unrelenting conjunto beat and accentuated by the sharp, edgy, but smooth accordion of Joe Martinez. Hits like “Los Barandales Del Puente,” “Aquel Amor,” and “El Pintor” (penned by Austin’s own Johnny Degollado), continue to dominate playlists at Tejano music stations and in clubs everywhere.

Sadly, the band has suffered unimaginable tragedies. With the untimely deaths of brothers Roman Martinez Jr. at age 45 in 1997, Joe at age 34 in 1998, Jesse (also at age 34) in 2002, and Ricky at age 48 in 2007, they not only lost band members, they lost family. Despite these losses, patriarch and bajo sexto player Roman Martinez Sr. continues to perform all their hits alongside son Bobby and daughter Rosie Perea to packed houses and die-hard fans all around the country. Accordionist Anthony Treviño does the signature Joe Martinez style justice, and the group has had success with several lead singers, including veteran vocalist Marky Lee, who recently rejoined the band.

Long story short: They still jam and play all the favorites.

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.

[6/27] Preview: Ruben Ramos and the Mexican Revolution and Hugo Guerrero at Tejano Ranch

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RUben RamosFriday June 27, the legendary Ruben Ramos returns to Tejano Ranch, along with his big-time band, the Mexican Revolution, and special guest, the Charanga King himself, Hugo Guerrero. The Austin icon never disappoints a crowd and neither does New Braunfels-based Guerrero, each with decades of hits for a crowd full of longtime fans at the north Austin Tejano club.

With a career spanning over five decades, two Grammy awards, and countless albums and collaborations, the handsome, charismatic, silver-haired Ramos is known for his soulful voice and suave persona. Backing him up is the big sound of the world-class Mexican Revolution, known for its funky accordion and hot brass section. Back in the 1980s, Ramos scored a hit with “El Gato Negro,” which quickly became his nickname among fans and musicians alike. He is also known for frequent collaborations with other artists, especially for his work with fellow legends Roberto Pulido and Little Joe as Los Tres Amigos. With other hits like “Canal Seco,” “Voy Navegando,” and “Tierras Planas Del West,” his music is a mainstay on Tejano playlists everywhere.

Guerrero is a veteran of Tejano music, having spent many years with his previous band, Fandango USA. While enjoying steady popularity, the group’s biggest hit was “La Charanga.” Last year, the keyboardist and vocalist released a new single, “Subele,” featuring Ruben Ramos, so a live version may be likely on Friday night.

Long story short: El Gato Negro + Mr. Charanga + Mexican Revolution = Party Time.

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 10 p.m, and $12 after 10 p.m. 18+ are welcome. Visit the Facebook event page here.

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[6/20] Preview: AJ and Sergio Castillo at Tejano Ranch

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AJ CastilloFriday night June 20, Tejano Ranch welcomes back Austin’s own A.J. and Sergio Castillo. The handsome accordionist with the deep voice and legion of loyal fans will be once again bringing his new flavor of Tejano to the north Austin club, along with his talented brother Sergio Castillo.

They may seem young, but they have both been around the music scene their entire lives, growing up in a musical family. Many consider A.J. to be part of the future of Tejano, because of his innovative interpretation of classics as well as some originals, throwing in influences and techniques from other genres, including jazz and hip-hop. Their high-energy stage show only adds to their appeal with a younger crowd. A.J.’s newest CD, The New Movement, is available now.

Long story short: A night of accordion fireworks and hot cumbias, for sure! A younger crowd will pack the dancefloor for nearly every song.

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 after 9 p.m. 18+ are welcome. The Facebook event is here.

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