With summer now history, more shows are likely to get announced. Check back for updates.
Latin Four Relatively new group is a fusion band that mixes pop, tropical, disco and more. Members are Federico Rojo, vocals/keyboards; George Flores, drums/percussion; Eddie Bermudez, vocals/keyboards and Miroslava Torres, vocals/ percussions. Saturday, Aug. 30. Sam Houston Club.
Enrique Iglesias/Aventura Pop king tags teams with bachata kings for a new "Kings Tour" that stops in at the AT&T Center. Sept. 6. Details: Enrique Iglesias & Aventura tour to hit S.A., Laredo, McAllen
Santana Rock guitarist back on the touring trail. Opening is Salvador Santana. Santana's latest CD is "Multi-Dimensional Warrior." Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Sept. 19. Tickets available through Ticketmaster
Poncho Sanchez Top percussionist back in town for a show at a free Jazz'SAlive concert. Travis Park downtown. Sept. 20.
Lush Cool band w/ Stefani Montiel plays Austin Vida's 2nd Anniversary Show: Spanish Sunset at Copa on Sept. 20. ALL profits will go to the Benefit for the Young Hispanic Austin Association Scholarship Fund Copa Bar and Grill, 3rd/Congress. Details: http://www.myspace.com/00austinlatino
Latino Music Festival Top performers include Las Tesoros de San Antonio, Eva Ybarra, Flaco Jimenez, The Tex-Mex Experience, Sexto Sol, Augie Meyers, Strunz & Farah, Sisters Morales, Westside Horns and The Krayolas. Also live art and food booths. Main Plaza, downtown. Sept. 12-13
Jaguares Leading edge Mexican rockers back in the US for a tour to suport their forthcoming CD, "45." White Rabbit. Oct. 2. www.detourtickets.com.
Luis Miguel Top pop crooner is on tour behind his latest CD "Compllices." AT&T Center. Oct. 14. Tickets available through Ticketmaster.
Los Lonely Boys Rock trio tagteams with Austin singer/songwriter Alejandro Escovedo Both have new CDs - Escobedo is out with "Real Animal" while LLB has "Forgiven." Oct. 29. Majestic Theater, 224 E. Houston St., (210) 226-3333.
Los Tigres del Norte Venerable norteño outfit back on the road in the U.S. for some 16 dates - however no SA dates as yet. So far only these Dallas, American Airlines Center,
Oct. 4; Houston's Toyota Center, Oct. 5; Laredo Entertainment Center, Nov.1, McAllen's Dodge Arena, Nov. 2.
El Veterano Conjunto 10th Annual Festival. Lineup includes Flaco Jimenez, Los Texmaniacs de Max Baca, Sunny Sauceda, Cha Cha Jiménez, Chano Cadena y Su Conjunto, Jimmy Lee y Tentación, Los Tremendos Alacranes de David Flores, Los Arroyos Del Rio, La Kreazion (with special performance by Linda Escobar), Robert Casillas & Ramon "Jack Rabbit" Sanchez, Lazaro Perez y Su Conjunto, and Letty y Conjunto Central. Presented by singer/promoter Linda Escobar. High Chaparral in Robstown,Texas. Noon-11 p.m. Nov. 9. $10. Carne guisada plates will be sold for $5 with proceeds benefit the Eligio Escobar Scholarship Fund. (361) 442-3962
Latin Grammy Awards Annual awards show recognizes best artists and recordings of the year. Nov. 13. Pop singer Gloria Estefan will be honored as the 2008 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year in tribute dinner Nov.12. Toyota Center. Houston. Broadcast live on Univision Network. www.grammy.com/Latin/News/
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San Antonio Latino Music Festival schedule.
This detailed schedule comes from the concert organizers.
Mark your calendars for September 12 & 13 for the 1st Annual San Antonio Latino Music Festival! If you're interested in working behind the scenes at the Festival as a volunteer, please email back with your interest and availability September 11 - 13. A special Kick-Off Meet & Greet will happen on Thursday, September 11 from 8-10pm with special guests Strunz & Farah & Farah. The Kick-Off features live music, free admission & a cash bar. Venue details to follow next week!
Here's what we have on tap for your September--
This week's schedule posted below.
Raza en la Plaza, a series with a strong focus on San Antonio music, happens every Friday and Saturday night in September from 7-10 pm.
 The series continues every Friday & Saturday night through Saturday, October 11, 2008. September 5 & 6 is Raza en la Plaza's San Antonio Rock & Roll Weekend featuring South Texas rock, blues, and instrumental surf band Los #3 Dinners on Friday night and psychedelic-country-punk-pop band Snowbyrd on Saturday night. September 19 & 20 brings Spanish Armada Nights on the Plaza with Joe Jama playing Friday and Ernie Garibay & Cats Don't Sleep on Saturday. September's Raza en la Plaza culminates September 26 & 27 with Legends Weekend-- Eva Ybarra y Su Conjunto (Friday) and Spot Barnett (Saturday).
Additional September programming includes:
Blue Mondays - Back by popular demand, blues music curated by the American Federation of Musicians is extended through mid September--
Monday, September 1: No Music/Labor Day
Monday, September 8: Blue Mondays with Harry Bodine
Monday, September 15: Blue Mondays Finale with Spot Barnett
Latin Lunes, a new Monday series with Latin grooves from 11:30am - 1:30pm
Monday, September 22: Hot Sauce--slick guitars and percussion
Monday, September 29: Border Palace--acoustic guitar with flamenco influences
High Noon Dies y Seis with Azul: September 16 from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm: Azul is a Mexicana cantante with jazz connections now in residence at the Esperanza Peace & Justice Center in San Antonio.
Tri-County Farmer's Market, every Friday throughout the year from 8am-1pm
Lunch Well, a health fair for mind, body, and spirit on Tuesday, September 9 from 11am-1:30pm
Conjunto Tocaditas - intimate conjunto music sets with Foxy Garcia and Chucho Perales- every Sunday at 11 am & 1 pm. Bring along your accordion or bajo and jam!
High Noon, a lunch-time music series for the downtown scene, every Monday through Friday from 11:30am-1:30pm. Tuesdays and Fridays is Puro San Anto Music with Jazz, Blues, and Americana. Wednesdays at the Plaza feature Mariachi. Every Thursday in September showcases THE SAX.
Main Feature, a new family-focused, inter-active series, Saturdays in September at 1 pm.
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Conjunto fans get part of the spotlight in weekend concerts but there's also classic Tejano in Labor Day Fests.
 One of those events is today Thursday and that's why we're posting this weekender edition early.
First there's the Conjunto is Life concert program, "Fe, Familia y Tradicion" featuring special guest Conjunto Aguilares' Genaro Aguilar at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28 at the MACC Community Center, Germania & West French. Admission is free. 
There's also the Los Padrinos concert Friday at Frio Saloon (smoke free).
Meanwhile,Grupo Mazz takes the stage Friday at Graham Central Station.
And at Market Square, several bands, including Texas Legends, La Formula, Five Star Band, La Calma, Artie V y Grupo Suave, La Dystancia, Briana/BMF, Stampede, La Traizion, Albert Zamora y Talento, Eddie "G" Gonzales play at the  Labor Day Weekend Celebration on multiple stages Saturday through Monday, Aug. 30-Sept. 1. Free,
The Labor Day celebration is presented by El Mercado Association.
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Weekender concerts
Labor Day weekend is practically upon us and music fans have much to look forward to.
Weekend festivals include big names such as Raul Navaira, Pura Sabrosura, Stampede and more.
 We start in Houston with the Super Labor Day Festival that has a huge lineup for 2-10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31 at the Guadalupe Plaza, Navigation at Jensen.
The roster includes La Pura Saborsura, Raul Navaira y Grupo Rio, Navairas (the children of Emilio and Raul Navaira), Veronica y Avance, Reflejo, Los Aguilares, Johnny Cruz and the Texas Chain Gang, Leo y Los Dominatez, and Los Cuatro Aces.
The family festival will also include children's rides and food booths.
More details call (832) 289-8311. Free tickets available at Mi Tienda on Spencer in Pasadena, HEB at the Gulfgate mall and more locations.
Event producer Charlie Tijerina of Bravo Entertainment says that the festival is designed to provide entertainment for the whole family.
"As an advocate of new talent, I have decided to showcase up and coming talent like the
Navaira Family and Veronica y Avance," he said. "For the adult fans, I have secured La Pura Saborsura and the legendary Los Aguilares, and for our norteno and conjunto fans we have Reflejo, Johnny Cruz plus other groups to round out the show."
Meanwhile, there is the Labor Day Weekend Celebration here in San Antonio that will feature Texas Legends, La Formula, Five Star Band, La Calma, Artie V y Grupo Suave, La Dystancia, Briana/BMF, Stampede, La Traizion, Albert Zamora y Talento, and Eddie "G" Gonzales.
Of course, the lineup is subject to change w/o notice. The festival is taken place at the Market Square Aug. 30-Sept. 1 and is presented by El Mercado Association. The annual shingdig will also feature food booths and more.
Also, Bobby Fraga & Eternity is playing 6-10 p.m. Monday, Labor Day at the VFW Post 76 "Labor Day Party" at the VFW, Tenth 10 St.
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Last night at the "All-Star Tribute to Jerry De La Rosa," CD release at the Cadillac Bar, singer/accoordionist Sunny Sauceda laid it on the line:
 The deadline for CD submissions for the 2008 or 51st Grammys is next Wednesday, Sept. 3. The word is that not enough Tejano CDs have been submitted for the Tejano category.
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The danger is, says Sauceda, that if not enough CDs are submitted, officials may decide to eliminate the Tejano category.
That would be disasterous because that would mean an end to Tejano's participation in the one of the world's best-known awards proigram, an award show that is broadcast in more than 100 countries worldwide.
The 51st Grammy Awards are scheduled in February and will be held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Sauceda, who is vice president and governor at the Recording Academy, Texas Chapter, has been pounding the podiums everywhere he goes. He relayed the same message two weeks ago at the Tejano National Convention in Dallas.
Sauceda can be reached at (210) 467-7601.
More details: www.grammy.com.
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Megan Leyva, Jennifer and Grupo Maravia will be among the artists headlining at the Christ the King Fall Fest scheduled Sept. 6.
 Also performing at the festival scheduled noon-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 will be Valeria Gonzalez, Juaquin Cura, Beatriz, Krystal Diaz, Los Matadors, Lil Demi, Jennifer Marie, Layla Vargas and Nathaniel Gallegos.
Also in the lineup is the Our Part of Town Talent Show City Champions Sarah Centeno and Lorrina Robinson.
The family festival will also feature bingo as well as children's games.
Admission is free to the festival which is set to take place at the Christ the King church, 2619 Perez St.
In a recent interview, Leyva talked about her start in music and the struggle to launch her career here in SA.
"I started singing in the Tejano industry when I was 13. That's when I recorded my first demo. My family and I had been traveling back and forth every single year to go to the awards and to do things that needed to be done for the CD and the promotion of it."
She talked about what it felt like to be among the nominees for the 2006 TMAs.
"It was a really proud moment for all of my family and I. You almost get rewarded for the work that you put into it. We were pretty excited.."
What's the worst and the besr part of about trying to make it here?
"The worst is just the music industry. It's very hard. There's always a door that's going to get closed in your face, but there's always another one that's going to be opened. You just can't give up. You've got to look for the next door that's going to be opened for you. That's the worst part of it, is that it's a tough industry in general.
"The best part of it, I would say, it's a reward for me when I perform and we have a good performance and especially this time of year, at Fan Fair, is the best. Those are the people who are coming from all over the country, just to celebrate Tejano music. The best part of it is performing and getting audiences' reaction to the performance and everything like that. It makes it all worth it, if that doesn't sound too cheesy."
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The Sam Houston Club at Fort Sam Houston will spotlight the band Latin Four on Aug. 30 as part of its Latin Nights concert series.
 Because salsa and merengue venues are few and far between in San Antonio, Latin Night offers a treat for music fans.
Latin Four, led by singer Federico Rojo, is a promising group best described as a fusion band that mixes pop, tropical, disco and more.
According to Rojo, "Wedoplay somepopand jazz.We try to incorporate our influces,which include the classics such as Hector Lavoe, Marc Anthony, La India, Stevie Wonder, Santana."
The bandmembers include George Flores, drums /percussion; Eddie Bermudez, vocals/keyboards and Miroslava Torres, vocals/ percussions.
The band is scheduled Saturday, Aug. 30 at the Sam Houston Club.
The Latin Four concert is the latest in the monthly concert series at the community center known as Sam Houston Club. DJ Papote will open the show. Showtime is 9 p.m.; doors open at 8:30 p.m. Free admission before 9 p.m.; $7 per person, $10 per couple after.
The Sam Houston Club is located at Bldg 1395 Chaffe Rd. at Fort Sam Houston
Officials are advising fans to come in to the base through the Walters/IH 35 and Benz-Engelman/IH 35 gates.
The new Latin Night showcase is a special treat for music fans. It is often that salsa/tropical music gets a new venue in an elegant establishment.
According to manager Doug Rush, the first few Latin Nights at the Sam Houston Club were a success, with Grupo SonCache drawing an estimated 300-plus fans to the club.
Meanwhile, the Sam Houston Club has become a busy center for community events like wedding receptions, quinceañeras, youth and adult activities and other social events.
For more details call Manager Doug Rush at (210) 224-2721 or visit www.fortsamhoustonmwr.com or www.myspace.com/djpapote
Band details: www.federicorojomusic.com
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Jimmy Gonzalez y Mazz Solid group whips it up as Jimmy celebrates his birthday. Friday, Aug, 29. Graham Central Station. Mazz also at Cadillac Bar Wednesday (see below)
Labor Day Weekend Celebration Annual shingdig features tons of music, food booths and more. Bands include Texas Legends, La Formula, Five Star Band, La Calma, Artie V y Grupo Suave, La Dystancia, Briana/BMF, Stampede, La Traizion, Albert Zamora y Talento, Eddie "G" Gonzales. Lineup subject to change w/o notice. Market Square. Aug. 30-Sept. 1. Presented by El Mercado Association.
Red Sauce Rules. On this date, there is also a concert outdoors with Mohagany Rush. Friday, 8/29 Cadillac Bar, 212 S. Flores. Also on 8/27, "Jerry De La Rosa All-Star" CD release party, featuring top Tex-Mex artists (tentative) 21 Black, Elizabeth Brackman, Grupo Hechizzo, Everardo Ramirez, Raul Sanchez, Joey Martinez, Danny Garcia Band, Pochimex, Jimmy Gonzalez & Mazz, Jorge Moreno. And on 8/28, Artie V y Suave, Cadillac Anniversary;
www.myspace.com/cadillacbar
Anthony Hernandez Keyboardist plays Thursdays at the Enchilada Warehouse, 2106 N. St. Marys.
Stampede Energetic band entertains the crowd. Saturday. Cool Arrows.
Los Tovares Solid Tex-Mex band on stage. Friday. 8/29, Club Movida, 306 E. Mitchell St. (210) 534-4477. Owner Rick Robles runs a tight ship. Danny Acosta y QVO Band Sunday. Pete Ybarra on Saturday Club Movida.
Jina Hernandez Benefit featuring David Marez, Anthony Hernandez, Jimmy Edward, Roger, Wendy & the Show. Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center Hall. $35/$40. Doors at 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. music 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30. Details Anthony Hernandez, (210) 999-1125
Rene Devia Smooth sounds of Latin American Harpist. Café Revolución. Wednesday.
Texas 2008 Music Festival Featuring country, rock, Tex-Mex and more with David Lee Garza, Intocable, Los Lobos, Los Horoscopos de Durango. Labor Day, Aug. 29-Sept.1. Reliant Arena and Eleanor Tinsley Park in Houston. Details: www.txmusicfest.com
Elizabeth Brackman Paniagua Versatile singer (right with Ruben Ramos) mixes cumbias, boleros, pop, funk and more. Los Generales restaurant. 6 p.m Fridays
Latin Four Relatively new group is a fusion band that mixes pop, tropical, disco and more. Members are Federico Rojo, vocals/keyboards; George Flores, drums/percussion; Eddie Bermudez, vocals/keyboards and Miroslava Torres, vocals/ percussions. Saturday, Aug. 30. Sam Houston Club.
Conjunto Los Padrinos Conjunto group brings it down to the stage. Frio Saloon (smoke free). Friday Aug. 29.
Augustin Ramriez Tejano singer teams up with Carlos Miranda. 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29. Cuauhtemoc Hall, 1100 Patton St., San Marcos.
Oscar Cruz y Escape Winsome band mixes cumbias, merengues, disco, oldies, Tex-Mex. Led by the talented singer/keyboardist Oscar Cruz, the band also includes Alvaro Mendoza, vocals/percussion; Bert Ybarra, guitars; Abraham Humpries, bass; and Joe Gonzalez, drums. Chango's Havana Club, 23535 IH 10 West & Leon Springs Exit. 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 30. www.oscarcruzandescape.com
Oscar Rodriguez Virtuoso guitarist plays a hot mix of rock, blues, Tex-Mex and more. Grant St. Pizza, 8 p.m. Fridays; Pat O'Briens, 3 p.m. Saturdays.
Eternity Cool band mixes it up. VFW Post 76, Tenth 10th St. (210) 223-4581
Jazz Katz Top group unloads music mix on stage. Thursday, Aug 28. Smoke-free Frio Saloon, 801 S. Frio. Also Los Padrinos, Aug. 29 www.friosaloon.com
 Blue Bubble Ballroom Swing time with a variety of regional bands each Sunday at 6 p.m. as part of the "Swing Factory" Sunday dance/concert series at Blue Bubble Ballroom, 9315 Broadway (just outside the loop). Cover: $5. All ages. 7-8 p.m. complimentary beginner swing Lessons by SASDS.
Main Plaza Music San Antonio Latino Music Festival set Sept. 11-13 with Strunz & Farah & Farah. Also free admission and cash bar. Also Raza en la Plaza, 7 p.m.Friday-Saturday nights in September. Lineup includes Los #3 Dinners, Snowbyrd, Joe Jama Ernie Garibay & Cats Don't Sleep, Eva Ybarra y Su Conjunto, Spot Barnett. Blue Mondays withg blues groups such as Harry Bodine and Spot Barnett. Also Latin Lunes, a Monday series 11:30am - 1:30 p.m.with Hot Sauce, Border Palace. Also High Noon Dies y Seis with Azul. More details on msuic schedule at:San Antonio Latino Music Festival schedule
Grupo Maravia Versatile group will showcase their music grooves. Saturday. Blue Mustang, 8902 S. Presa St., (210) 532-3354.
Conjunto is Life Concert program "Fe, Familia y Tradicion," features special guest Conjunto Aguilares' Genaro Aguilar. Also 7 p.m Thursday, Aug. 28. MACC Community Center, Germania & West French. Free.
Christ the King Fall Fest Family festival to feature Megan Leyva, Jennifer, Grupo Maravia, Valeria Gonzalez, Juaquin Cura, Beatriz, Krystal Diaz, Los Matadors, Lil Demi, Jennifer Marie, Layla Vargas and Nathaniel Gallegos. Also in the lineup is the Our Part of Town Talent Show City Champions Sarah Centeno and Lorrina Robinson. Also bingo and children's games. Noon-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6. Free. Christ the King church, 2619 Perez St,
Jorge Alejandro y La Paz, specializing in international ballads, boleros, cumbias and polkas. 9 p.m. Thursdays. George's Place, 5214 Blanco Rd. (210) 340-1275. Also Artie V y Grupo Suave, Friday 8/29; George's All Star Band 9 p.m. Sunday.
Nataly Peña Young singer plays a mix. Luciano at the Strand. Fridays.
Campanas de América Anniversary San Antonio's best known mariachi is ready to celebrate their anniversary with a huge gathering on Sept. 19. Festivities include live concert by Campanas. 6-10:30 p.m., Sept. 19. (Dinner at 7 p.m.) Pearl Stable, 312 Pearl Parkway. $50.(210) 224-0258.
Louis Shati Orchestra Solid Latin, salsa, Tex-Mex band whips up an alluring mixture of dance music. 9:30 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Arjon's International Club. Shati busy working on his next CD due by mid-Sept.
Dancing Under the Stars Weekly Thursday night jam session on the patio hosted by Los Hermanos De Leon with special guests who drop in. Regulars include Andy Saenz of the Homies, Salvador "El Pavo" Garcia of Los Pavo Reales, Bene Medina, Coy Serna, Mambo Ibarra, Henry Galvan, Flavio Longoria. Thursdays, Bosmans, 672 Elks @ Zarzamora. Details: myspace. com/bosmanshbk1,
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Daddy Yankee: the next step into movies
Actress/singer Aracely Arambula back on TV
SA's metal group Brotherhood - chance to play Ozzfest 2008
Radio Notas Convention examines elements of a hit song
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De La Rosa All-Star tribute CD in final mixing stages
Jenni Rivera faces lawsuit in stage assault
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According to Notimex, Los Creadorez toured 15 cities including stops in New York City's Manhattan Center and New Jersey's Rodeo Santa Fe Center, as well as Queen's Noa Noa.
