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[6/3] Preview: Vitera acoustic happy hour set at Saxon Pub

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ViteraTuesday, June 3, Austin-based rockeros Vitera will be performing an acoustic set during happy hour at popular South Lamar live music venue Saxon Pub. The evening is being dubbed by frontman Haydn Vitera “Tequila Rock Tuesday” as the group will be performing new music from their upcoming EP of the same name.

Tuesday’s happy hour performance is a fill in gig for Vitera as the venue’s regular performer David Grissom is unavailable, so Vitera fans will want to take advantage of the early opportunity to hear some new material. According to Vitera, the performance is going to be a full acoustic band show in a sort of storytellers-style format.

Saxon Pub is located at 1320 S Lamar Blvd. Performance begins at 6 p.m. Vitera’s set ends at 7:30 p.m. 21+ are welcome. No cover. Visit the Facebook event page here.

 

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For Vitera fans who can’t make it to the Saxon Pub happy hour on Tuesday, they will performing again at El Taquito in Round Rock on June 5 and again at Moontower Saloon on June 6.

[12/1] Preview: Flood Aid All-Star Benefit at Fiesta Gardens

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Today Austin’s Latino music community will once again come together to help those in need. Flood Aid, an all-day music event to be held at Fiesta Gardens, is the inaugural fundraising event for the Austin Relief Alliance, a newly-formed non-profit organization aimed at providing disaster relief to Austin residents. The proceeds from the event will benefit those area residents hit hardest by the Halloween floods that ravaged parts of southeast Austin.

The lineup, which is subject to change, will include more than a few legendary Grammy Award-winning artists alongside talented up-and-coming performers from all genres:

Fiesta Gardens is located at 1900 E Jesse E. Segovia Street, at the intersection with Chicon Street, on the banks of Lady Bird Lake in East Austin. Admission is $5 per person, and all ages are welcome. For more information, visit austinreliefalliance.org. View the Facebook event here.

[3/21] Preview: Movimiento Rockero at Frank

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Local Latin rock collective Movimiento Rockero and Austin Vida are teaming up to bring you the best in local, regional and national Latin rock each month at Frank. This month’s showcase is Thursday night with three of Austin’s most diverse rockeros.

Bringing an Ozo-esque fusion feel to the show is Austin-based Este Vato. Their music blends traditional Latin rhythms with elements of rock, reggae and hip hop. Recent member additions provide live audiences with a much fuller sound than in years past. Look for a big year from the ‘Vatos as they are in the process of recording their first full length album and get their own “Este Vato Day” proclaimed in June. Este Vato perform at 11 p.m. Time to feed the South By hangover with hot dogs and get back to being Austin once again.

Austin-based Vitera may be the only group around that mixes classic ’80s style Rock en Español and modern rock with a violin. Fronted by Movimiento Rockero leader Haydn Vitera, the group’s sound aims to bring back an arena rock feel with a Latin twist for all to enjoy. Vitera is performing in support of their latest album, ¡Súbete! and take the stage at midnight.

Austin-based musician Adrian Archuleta fronts rock band Modern Friend who open at 10 p.m. Frank is located at 4th and Colorado. All ages are welcome. Doors open at 9 p.m. $5 cover at the door or $3 with RSVP on Facebook here.

[2/21] Preview: Movimiento Rockero showcase at Frank

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The movimiento is in full effect once again for 2013. Local Latin rock collective Movimiento Rockero and Austin Vida are teaming up to bring you the best in local, regional and national Latin rock each month at Frank. The first of the monthly series begins tomorrow night, Feb. 21.

Opening the showcase are Austin-based melodic-pop rock band Boca Abajo, a feature performer from our 2013 Free Week showcase and Movimiento Rockero showcase regular. The quintet is composed of family members (cousins, brothers, nephews) and performing in support of their latest release, Otro Verso. Arrive early as Boca Abajo will be shooting their next music video tomorrow night before and during their set. Boca Abajo take the stage at 10 p.m.

Long time Austin favorite, Vitera may be the only group around that mixes classic ’80s style Rock en Español and modern rock with a violin. Fronted by Movimiento Rockero leader Haydn Vitera, the group’s sound aims to bring back an arena rock feel with a Latin twist for all to enjoy. Vitera is performing in support of their latest album, ¡Súbete! and take the stage at 11 p.m.

Joining the showcase and closing the night out is Houston-based Dani Vargas Group. The instrumental rock-fusion trio formed in the summer of 2010. Founded by Chilean guitarist Danilo Vargas, the group also consists of musicians Moises Zapata (drums) and Carlos Soriano (bass). The group will be performing new songs from their new release Sound On Canvas.  Dani Vargas Group perform at midnight.

Frank is located at 4th and Colorado. All ages are welcome. Doors open at 9 p.m. Music at 10 p.m. $5 cover at the door or $3 with RSVP on Facebook here.

[1/5] Preview: Austin Vida presents Movimiento Rockero Free Week showcase at Stubb’s

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Tonight Austin Vida is proud to present the first ever Movimiento Rockero Free Week showcase at Stubb’s. The locally based Latin Rock collective was founded in 2011 to raise awareness and support for the genre in Texas and beyond. The collective also puts out an annual compilation album in support of the groups involved. In 2013, Austin Vida is proudly partnering with Movimiento Rockero to help grow the movement and support the bands involved. What better way to start than with a Free Week showcase with Austin’s favorite group of rockeros, Vallejo.

The group was formed by Vallejo brothers A.J. (Vocals, Guitar), Alejandro (Drums), and Omar (Bass). Rockin’ since the mid ’90s,their music is a unique style of modern rock that incorporates Latin percussion and hints of blues. In the fall of 2012, Vallejo released their first new album in four years,  Brothers Brew. There’s not much more than can be said about the group’s live show that hasn’t been said already, so you will just have join us at Stubb’s tonight to experience Vallejo live for yourself.

Opening tonight’s show is popular Austin-based singer-songwriter Patricia Vonne. Movimiento Rockero co-founders Vitera follow and Boca Abajo close the show, so be prepared to stay late and rock out all night. To listen to the 2012 Movimiento Rockero compilation album, visit www.movimientorockero.com.

Stubb’s is located at 801 Red River. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. tonight. Early arrival is encouraged to assure entry as we expect to be at capacity before night’s end. Music starts at 9 p.m. All ages are welcome. No cover. Visit the official Facebook event post here.

[9/5] Preview: Movimiento Rockero showcase at Antone’s

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Movimiento Rockero is a group of Austin-based Latin rock and alternative bands uniting to raise awareness and support for the genre in Austin and beyond. The collective debuted in 2011 with Thursday night showcases at Ruta Maya on South Congress. This year the showcases moved to Wednesday nights at the legendary Austin music venue Antone’s. The next Movimiento Rockero showcase will be Wednesday, September 5.

Wednesday night’s headliner will be Movimiento Rockero co-founder Vitera. A long time Austin favorite, Vitera may be the only group around that mixes classic ’80s style rock en Español and modern rock with a violin. Vitera is performing in support of their latest album, ¡Súbete!.

Joining Vitera Wednesday will be Houston’s Los Guerreros De La Musica. Formed in February 2009, the group is composed of experienced musicians who came from other previous bands from all walks of life. Their sound falls under the Latin fusion genre, incorporating elements of rock, ska, reggae and traditional Latin rhythms. Los Guerreros De La Musica performs at 10:15 p.m.

Also Wednesday night, there will be a Latino open mic from 9-10 p.m. Sign ups will go fast so attendees interested in performing during the open mic time block are encouraged to arrive early. Early arrival is encouraged for all as drinks will be half price from 8-9 p.m.

Antone’s is located at 213 West 5th St. All ages are welcome. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m. Advance tickets are available here. Cover will be $7 at the door. Visit the event page on Do512 here.