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LA TROPA F (Saturday, July 12, 2008)La Tropa F, an old favorite, performed this past Saturday for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe's Recognition of their new council.
The tribe really went all out for this celebration as white tents, tables & tablecloths covered the entire west side of the AVA Amphitheater and served a wide array of food.
Opening up for La Tropa F was Tucson's own Passion Band. Al always tears it up on Accordion and is one of the State's best accordionists! Be sure to catch one of their shows if you get the chance.
Many thanks to the gentleman who got my friends and I backstage, on stage (lol!) & into the green room. You rock!
After the show, we headed over to the Casino del Sol and caught a group that I had never had the chance to hear before. Los Nawdy Dawgs! They're a Latin Blues band that plays an wide range of music...including some of my favorties from Mana. It was great meeting you guys and hope to see you again real soon! You can hear some of Los Nawdy Dawg's music on Myspace. www.myspace.com/losnawdydawgs
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TEJANO SUPERDANCE IN VEGAS (July 4th & 5th, 2008)The Academy of Tejano Artists and Musicians held it's very first Tejano Superdance in Las Vegas this past Independance Day weekend, where Tejanos came together at the Riviera Hotel & Casino.
Artists performing were: Jessy Serrata & his daughter Brandi Bee, David Lee Garza Y Los Musicales, Jaime Y Los Chamacos, Roberto Pulido, Los Bad Boys del Valle, Los Desperadoz, Ram Herrera, Jay Perez & Raulito Navaira.
Many thanks to the Academy for hearing many Tejano Fans request's and bringing a Tejano Weekend back to Las Vegas. We all had a great time!
Eddie & I would like to thank Chayo Zaldivar, David Lee Garza, Art Guillermo, and Rick Balderrama of the Academy Board of Directors, for the acknowledgment and encouragement to keep doing what we're doing. Coming from you Chayo, it meant the world to us! Thank You!
Special thanks to Rick Balderrama & Family! You are outstanding friends! We really enjoyed your company and appreciate your support.
Kudos to the supportive band members and the road crews for all the hard work you all put in to make this weekend come off without a hitch. They had you all doing everything this past weekend! Great Job!
We hope to see and meet even more of you Tejano Fans and Supporters next year in Vegas!
Que Viva La Onda Tejana! |
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2008 FAJITA FESTIVAL (Saturday, June 28, 2008)The 2008 Fajita Festival was held this past Saturday in Flagstaff, AZ. Flagstaff welcomed a few of our Arizona groups as well a two from New Mexico.
Los Gallegos, Ambicion, Alena Chavez, April Zamora & Juntos Unidos played for a huge number of festival goers as they enjoyed the many choices of Fajitas.
Many Thanks to Denis, Cathy & Alena Chavez for the passes to this event. We hope to join you all again next year! |
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LA FAMILIA AT SONOMA BAR & GRILL (Friday, June 20, 2008)This past Friday we enjoyed a different atmosphere at a brand new club here in Phoenix. Sonoma Bar & Grill. The La Familia band was in the house getting everyone out on the dance floor, with DJ Stixx in the Mix heating things up during the breaks!
We had an awesome time hanging out with some friends who were there to celebrate Alicia Valenzuela's Birthday. We love you girl, and Happy Birthday! It was also very nice hanging out with Monica and Rafa Castro, of Monica Castro Y Grupo Exito. Thanks to the both of you for coming out and joining us! We enjoyed your company.
Also Many thanks to Martin Sanchez of Latino's Now for once again giving us a new club to enjoy on the weekends. We hope to see you all again real soon at the Sonoma Bar & Grill! |
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MONICA CASTRO Y GRUPO EXITO AT GARCIA'S (Saturday, June 14, 2008)Saturday night was the very first time Monica Castro Y Grupo Exito performed at Garcia's Del Metro and they put on a an excellent show! Monica gave us a preview of a new song that will on the group's upcoming cd. Release date will be announced soon!
Many thanks to Sally Hernandez, and the rest of the crew for a fun night! It was great seeing you all once again. |
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AMBICION AT TRADICIONES (Friday, May 16, 2008)This was our first time out to Tradiciones. It is absolutely georgeous inside! Friday nights are "Picosito's Friday's" with a Free Happy Hour from 5 - 7 p.m. and drink specials all night long. They also have bands and dj's playing the best in Tex-Mex, Old School, & Cumbias!
Although we arrived late, because of a long drive from our home, we still made it in time to hear Ambicion getting down...just like they always do! Ryan, Ricky, and the guys are a terrific show band que tocan con mucho animo! You can tell that this group of musicians play from the heart and enjoy every minute of performing for the public. Till next time guys! |
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S*A*T*U*R*D*A*Y NIGHT (Saturday, May 10, 2008)This past Saturday we joined a few friends at the American Legion Post 41 in Phoenix, where Latin Spirit was playing to a full house celebrating Mother's Day. Guest musician wasJoey Avila, who sat in with Latin Spirit.
Afterwards we met other friends at Henry's Jack Place in Avondale, where the La Familia Band took the stage. Guest Musicians included Tony Orona of the Reality Band, Bob Islas and Christina Islas of the XS Band. Fun times! |
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MONICA CASTRO Y GRUPO EXITO CH. 12 NEWS (Saturday, May 3, 2008)| As performers for the 2008 Food City Cinco De Mayo Events, Monica Castro Y Grupo Exito were invited to help promote this year's festivites on Saturday's Channel 12 Morning News Show. It was an exciting morning for the group as well as for myself! Thank you so much Monica & Rafa for the invitation to join you this past weekend, at the News Studios as well as for the other festivities. Your determination and passion for your music and goals are undeniable and very much respected. |
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PHX. CINCO DE MAYO 2008 (Saturday, May 3, 2008)| The Food City Cinco De Mayo Festivites in downtown Phx. was the place to be this past weekend. The festival ran for two days and hosted local groups including Monica Castro Y Grupo Exito, Devotion, Latino Rebel Band, Powerdrive and others. Headlining groups were Los Lonely Boys on Saturday night and WAR on Sunday night. |
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DJ KANE AT THE HARD ROCK CAFE (Thursday, May 1, 2008)| This past Thursday night we hit the Hard Rock Cafe, where DJ Kane made an appearance and sang some of his biggest hits. It was our very first time going to the Hard Rock and we really enjoyed ourselves! A Huge shoutout and thanks to DJ Big Latin who hooked us up with VIP passes for the night. It was great meeting you and we're hoping to see you again real soon! |
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BENEFIT FOR DJ JESSE ROMERO (Sunday, April 20, 2008)Nifty Fifties was the place to be on Sunday afternoon. A benefit took place to raise funds to help with medical expenses for DJ Jesse Romero, a long time local DJ. Soul Persuasion, The XS Band, Powerdrive, The Latino Rebel Band and Devotion, along with various other musicians donated their time and entertained the large crowd gathered to support a friend.
Shoutouts to DJ Paul Curiel, DJ Solo, and the other DJ's who also donated their time and kept everyone out on the dancefloor. You all did a terrific job! |
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2008 TUCSON TEJANO SHOOTOUT (Saturday, March 5, 2008)Puro Accordion...Mano a Mano...ALBERT ZAMORA & JAIME DE ANDA...What a show it was on Saturday Night!!!! Thanks to all the great bands who came to perform for us at the Casino Del Sol in Tucson! A show that will be remembered for years by the raza in attendance that night. Shout outs to JAIME Y LOS CHAMACOS, AUGUSTINE RAMIREZ, RUBEN RAMOS & THE MEXICAN REVOLUTION, JOE BRAVO & LOS HERMANOS CUATRO!!! Our sincere appologies to Joe Bravo and Los Hermanos Cuatro, we arrived late, but we're certain that you all put on terrific performances!
A Huge Thank-you to ALBERT ZAMORA y TALENTO for recognizing us in the crowd & for the Shout-out!!! That was the ultimate compliment! Much love and respect to you.
A special shout out also goes to Tucson's own MYZTERIO for keeping the party going inside the casino. They had the place rockin'! We also got an extra surprise when Ruben Ramos a few of his band members, and Albert Zamora's drummer sat in with Myzterio, as well as other local musicians. Good times, Great memories, & Awesome music... |
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RUBEN RAMOS & THE MEXICAN REVOLUTION (Friday, April 4, 2008)La Onda by South Central Promotions brought in Ruben Ramos & The Mexican Revolution to Phoenix this past Friday. We enjoyed ourselves at The El Pajarito, along with a few friends who made it an awesome night.
We also enjoyed dancing to the music of Tucson's own Los Gallegos! This was the very first time that the Gallegos had performed in Phoenix and got dancers on the dance floor early in the evening.
Shout outs to Rick Fuentes, Mario, & AJ, it was great seeing you all again. It was also nice meeting you Wild Bill and Fabian, hasta la aproxima... |
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FLACO JIMENEZ, MAX BACA & iMAS (Friday, March 21, 2008)iMAS, from Tucson, played their first show here in Phoenix Friday night! They put on an excellent show as always and were the opening group for Flaco Jimenez and Max Baca.
The very first time we had seen Flaco & Max perform was right here in AZ. This was many, many years ago. They had played at the Pinal County Fair in Casa Grande, along with The Texas Tornado's, and Eddie's dad's conjunto opened up for them. It's great seeing Flaco & Max still working together at different events still pounding out that Tex-Mex Music we all know and love. Puro Accordion Y Bajo Sexto! |
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ELIDA REYNA IN MESA (Saturday, February 2, 2008)Wow! What can we say! Two nights dancing and partying to Elida's music...live! It doesn't get much better than that!
Elida and the group put on a terric show here in Mesa. Mama Maria's was packed with loyal Elida fans who knew many lyrics and sang along with the group. LOL! A big shout out to the fans from Guadalupe, AZ. It's always great seeing you all out having a great time. You are some of the best supporters of La Onda that we've ever seen! We thank you for that!
Be sure to pick up your copy of Elida's latest CD, "Domingo".
Many thanks to La Tejanita PeeWee Entertainment. You're shows have been great, and thank you for supporting Tejano and Conjunto Music in our great State of Arizona. We are looking forward to next month's show, and wish you continued success! |
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ELIDA REYNA IN TUCSON (Friday, February 1, 2008)It was an awesome nite of music with special guest Elida Reyna!! We enjoyed hearing all her music, past to present...Elida announced her new CD "DOMINGO" which is due out in stores very soon. Be sure to pick up your copy. A big thank you to Noe, Martin & the rest of talented guys in the band. It was great meeting you all.
MYZTERIO opened up the night, with the awesome vocals of Louie Martinez, who was also previously with the Liberty Band and David "the Kid" Elias! Many thanks to David & Louie for the invite out to the show, we really enjoyed ourselves. PASSION hit the stage next, and absolutely tore it up! Al, Olivia, Rey, Mario & Stevie Ray are a solid group of musicians who are very entertaining and always pack the dance floor. Many heartfelt thanks to you guys for remembering my tio, Gilberto "Oso" Tapia, may he rest in peace.
After the concert we made a stop by the Casino's "Stage 21", where RELENTE was doing their thing. They had the dance floor filled with some of the best tejano music supporters in the U.S.--the great people of Tucson Arizona! |
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NEW YEAR'S EVE 2008 (December 31, 2008)Happy New Year! We brought the New Year in with some of the best music around! The Sol Casinos had another stellar line-up for their New Year's Eve Celebration. Opening up the evening were Los Hermanos Cuatro from right here in Tucson. They warmed the crowd up for Los Badd Boyz Del Valle, whom we had the pleasure of hearing Saturday night in Mesa. They're awesome musicians and showmen and we're sure that you'll be hearing much more from them!
Next up was non other than the legendary Mr. Joe Posada with the lovely Leslie Lugo accompanying him. David Lee Garza Y Los Musicales brought 2008 in with the countdown, and ended the night's festivities with a bang! What a way to start a new year!
Blessings and well wishes to all of you for a healthy, prosperous, and happy tejano year!
Much love and gratitude to our site visitors and friends. Thank you!!!
Gloria & Eddie Tapia |
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LOS BADD BOYZ DEL VALLE (Saturday, December 29, 2007)It was puro Conjunto with Los Badd Boyz del Valle playing their great musica Saturday nite in Mesa. Everyone had a great time! If you haven't had the chance, check out their new album "CARAY" which we highly recommend to you all.
A big thank you to La Tejanita Pee Wee Entertainment for bringing this great band to the Phoenix area.
A big shout out to the Fortuna band for their great musica as well!! This was our first time hearing them, and enjoyed their sets. Awesome job guys! |
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LOS DESPERADOZ (Friday, November 16, 2007)| Los Desperadoz & IMAS at the El Casino Ballroom, Tucson, AZ. |
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FAMA IN ARIZONA (Saturday, September 22, 2007)Javier Galvan and Grupo Fama headlined the City of Avondale's Fiestas Patrias this past weekend. Like many groups, Fama has been through many changes in the past few years, and has held strong to bring us a new CD titled, "Como Antes". All the original band members along with new member, Bobby Ramirez, put on a great show here in Arizona with that classic Fama sound, that we all know and love.
...After the show, and with a little encouragement...(LOL!)..Javier and the guys accepted our invite to a local hot spot, Henry Jack's Place. Sangre Caliente from Tucson, was the band for the night and always heats things up wherever they play. In between their sets, Fama took the stage to perform a few of our favorite songs from the past.
Many thanks to you Javier, John, Israel, Eddie & Bobby for the time you took to appease a few of your long-time fans. Us! LOL! You guys are great!
You can visit FAMA's website at: www.javiergalvanyfama.com or their myspace page at: www.myspace.com/grupofama. |
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