tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72434575380654828842024-03-05T01:07:57.696-06:00Manny Go CrazyI'm just a guy who has always liked music, especially live music. I'm a mid-fifties guy so I approach music a little differently than many music fans. I analyze the bands music with my senses. I listen to the bands vocals, all the instruments and sound system. I observe the band members individually and collectively, their energy, connection to audience and rapport. I'll also sense the crowd's energy and the venue's ambiance. I just don't go to see a band.Manny Moraleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302522857332123309noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243457538065482884.post-35151975043396951742011-05-09T22:50:00.030-05:002011-05-10T22:37:02.681-05:00Austin Vida and Bemba Entertainment Showcase May 13, 2011<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfZerA3zuw_End-ErCJgOdbPqtQ7EFLOQ9FBQkQX33zR65QwY5Fi8kxlhTjxYhNxHxO5i1ZlVPhxqQNBYotYXgsKLM5rGxg3RCcTH-rzzDmWVECNRk9PAetfzJ5k1OfyXPCl17-Q9QP4w/s1600/Austin+Vida+Showcase+May+13.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 282px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfZerA3zuw_End-ErCJgOdbPqtQ7EFLOQ9FBQkQX33zR65QwY5Fi8kxlhTjxYhNxHxO5i1ZlVPhxqQNBYotYXgsKLM5rGxg3RCcTH-rzzDmWVECNRk9PAetfzJ5k1OfyXPCl17-Q9QP4w/s400/Austin+Vida+Showcase+May+13.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604930076370390658" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://austinvida.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">AustinVida</span></a> and <a href="http://bembaentertainment.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Bemba Entertainment</span></a> present their third installment of Latin Alternative Music Series at <a href="http://www.momosclub.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Momo's</span></a> on May 13, 2011. The last two showcases brought together the best talent in Austin, Texas and this showcase will prove to be even more spectacular. Momo's is the ideal venue for this fantastic collections of bands. The sound system is superb and the overall ambiance just makes it more festive. Don't just take my word, come and see for yourself.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Venue</span>: Momo's located at 618 W. 6th Street, Austin, Texas 78701<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Date</span>: Friday May 13, 2011<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cover Charge</span>: $8 (18 years and up) Doors open at 10:00 PM<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Musical Line-up and times</span>:<br /><br /><a href="http://makingmoviesband.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Making Movies</span></a> at 10:30 PM<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/masterblastersoundsystem?sk=app_107668915934574"><span style="font-style: italic;">Master Blaster Sound System</span></a> at 11: 45 PM<br /><a href="http://www.cilantroboombox.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Cilantro Boombox</span></a> at 12:45 AM<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Added Bonus</span>: <a href="http://www.pachangafest.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Pachanga Latino Music Festival 2011</span></a> tickets will be give away.<br /><br />Here's a sample of the three bands in action. If you think they're great on video, they're even more specular live.<br /><br />MAKING MOVIES:<br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Lp7droykBRM" allowfullscreen="" width="400" frameborder="0" height="390"></iframe><br /><br />MASTER BLASTER SOUND SYSTEM:<br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gOB9jOllDhk" allowfullscreen="" width="400" frameborder="0" height="390"></iframe><br /><br />CILANTRO BOOMBOX:<br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZMdhQ6Na6Xs" allowfullscreen="" width="400" frameborder="0" height="390"></iframe><br /><br />Also go to <a href="http://do512.com/event/2011/05/13/bemba-entertainment-and-austin-vida-showcase"><span style="font-style: italic;">do512</span></a> and click on "I like it" for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the event.<br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style "><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><br /><a class="addthis_counter addthis_bubble_style"></a><br /></div><br /><script type="text/javascript">var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};</script><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#pubid=moralesmanny"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END -->Manny Moraleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302522857332123309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243457538065482884.post-69067724688283983922011-03-31T21:26:00.042-05:002011-04-03T00:22:38.212-05:00Austin Vida and Bemba Entertainment Showcase April 8, 2011<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8aOPUbTq6GwBxdLBWJXaxWzbiu-iO7vhuRA8nMwqFaiSXGgZmGHQHgEUkuhDytwB2-Tu-eN97b9w6TtVG42mIb4JPCOaAGY2cTyTNQUGRKxJCt4fKTCzgXsqKolJGHDAKb0uf4MlJ-V4/s1600/AV-Showcase-Poster-April.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 258px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8aOPUbTq6GwBxdLBWJXaxWzbiu-iO7vhuRA8nMwqFaiSXGgZmGHQHgEUkuhDytwB2-Tu-eN97b9w6TtVG42mIb4JPCOaAGY2cTyTNQUGRKxJCt4fKTCzgXsqKolJGHDAKb0uf4MlJ-V4/s400/AV-Showcase-Poster-April.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590436640928399250" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://austinvida.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Austin Vida</span></a> and <a href="http://bembaentertainment.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Bemba Entertainment</span></a> are combining forces again to bring you another "kick ass" event for the Spring season on April 8, 2011 at <a href="http://flamingocantina.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Flamingo Cantina</span></a> in Austin, Texas.<br /><br />Austin Vida by itself has produced several successful showcases featuring exceptional Latin and Latino member bands at <a href="http://stubbsaustin.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Stubb's</span></a>, <a href="http://www.theparishaustin.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">The Parish</span></a>, <a href="http://rutamaya.net/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Ruta Maya</span></a> and <a href="http://www.tamalestore.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Mi Casa Cantina</span></a> as well several Listening Parties in association with <a href="http://www.nacionalrecords.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Nacional Records</span></a> and <a href="http://www.fania.com/content/ultimate-fania-collectors-package?gclid=CNnD2r7C_6cCFape7Aod_SF9qQ"><span style="font-style: italic;">Fania Records</span></a>.<br /><br />Bemba Entertainment also has a long track record of exceptional showcases in Austin. Bemba Entertainment currently books world music bands for <a href="http://www.myspace.com/kutaustin"><span style="font-style: italic;">KUT 90.5fm World Music Night</span></a> every Tuesday at <a href="http://www.momosclub.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Momo's</span></a> and has produced several theme based showcases. For example, recent Soul Legends Series, tributes to Isley Brothers, Nina Simone, Rick James and Teena Marie, Bill Withers plus World Beat cruises and music on Lady Bird Lake.<br /><br />This showcase will feature a local band from Austin, a regional Texas band and a touring band from Kansas City, Missouri. The local Austin, Texas band is <a href="http://www.estevato.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Este Vato</span></a>, a hybrid band which features a DJ, an MC, a horn section and specializes in Latin Fusion, Cumbia and Rock. The regional band from Corpus Christi, Texas is <a href="http://www.facebook.com/masterblastersoundsystem?v=info"><span style="font-style: italic;">Master Blaster Sound System</span></a>, a band which includes samples, loops and dance beats mixed by member<a href="http://djdus.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;"> DJ Dus</span></a>. Master Blaster also includes talented members from <a href="http://www.myspace.com/laconquista"><span style="font-style: italic;">La Conquista</span></a> and <a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/charangacakewalk"><span style="font-style: italic;">Charanga Cake</span></a>. The band creates unique music they call "Cumbia Krunk." The touring band is <a href="http://makingmoviesband.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Making Movies</span></a>, no stranger to Austin, a collective of exceptionally talented musicians which perform Indie music in English and Spanish with a definite Latin flair.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Venue</span>: <a href="http://flamingocantina.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Flamingo Cantina</span></a> located at 515 East 6th Street in Austin, Texas<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Date</span>: April 8, 2011<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cover Charge</span>: $8 (18 years+) Doors Open at 9:00 PM<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Musical Line-up and Times</span>:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.estevato.com/">Este Vato</a> at 10:00 PM<br /><a href="http://makingmoviesband.com/">Making Movies</a> at 11:15 PM<br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/masterblastersoundsystem?v=info">Master Blaster Sound System</a> at 12:30 AM<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">This special showcase is the best entertainment in Austin on April 8th and features the best musical talent around. The fact that all the bands perform Latin music and have Latinos in the bands is purely coincidental.</span><br /><br /><br />Este Vato<br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/IN5cz2aJQ4I" allowfullscreen="" width="400" frameborder="0" height="390"></iframe><br /><br />Making Movies<br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Lp7droykBRM" allowfullscreen="" width="400" frameborder="0" height="390"></iframe><br /><br />Master Blaster Sound System<br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gOB9jOllDhk" allowfullscreen="" width="400" frameborder="0" height="390"></iframe><br /><br />To keep up with everything "Latin" in Austin, Texas check out <a href="http://austinvida.com/event-calender/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Austin Vida's Event's Calender</span></a>.<br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style "><br /><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&pubid=moralesmanny" class="addthis_button_compact">Share</a><br /><span class="addthis_separator">|</span><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><br /></div><br /><script type="text/javascript">var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};</script><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#pubid=moralesmanny"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END -->Manny Moraleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302522857332123309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243457538065482884.post-35488364560474914132011-02-12T13:53:00.038-06:002011-02-12T15:33:42.916-06:00ESTE VATO!!! New Song and Sound<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ2jRW0htsqdiQg0DI4vjs_USBTUVRmN34wL_wGFsvfnwmlNKm9v_6zX57mBftS73gOYf2XI24WNYyaj_NaXJXVVdWf1YE8N2Za3y7rNvNj1cxh7Y5i3OF8N8fy8s8NYvXdGrmou5EAEI/s1600/ESTE+VATO+1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ2jRW0htsqdiQg0DI4vjs_USBTUVRmN34wL_wGFsvfnwmlNKm9v_6zX57mBftS73gOYf2XI24WNYyaj_NaXJXVVdWf1YE8N2Za3y7rNvNj1cxh7Y5i3OF8N8fy8s8NYvXdGrmou5EAEI/s400/ESTE+VATO+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572895100545481298" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.estevato.com/About.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">Este Vato</span></a>, those<span style="font-style: italic;"> "</span><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/estevatomusic/11282009TrophySAustinTX?authkey=Gv1sRgCPv9pLKs-PT18AE&feat=embedwebsite#5420122975995124274"><span style="font-style: italic;">Bad A</span><span style="font-style: italic;">sses of Latin Fusion</span></a> in Austin, Texas debuted a new song to their ever growing play list and added a horn section to the band.<br /><br />Este Vato always strives for new and original songs, one of the things that I like about the band. They debuted "Palabra" last week at <a href="http://www.myspace.com/trophystx"><span style="font-style: italic;">Trophy's Bar and Grill</span></a> in Austin, Texas on February 5, 2011. They stayed true to their sound by remaining bilingual, maintaining the Latin Fusion sound , using an MC and DJ and most of all staying "edgy." Este Vato is not your run of the mill Latin band. They want to be and are different from other bands, Latin or not. They also strive to improve and expand their sound. The addition of a horn section does just that. They added a trombone and a trumpet player which gives the band a larger sound, more depth and more versatility. I like it all and look forward to more developments.<br /><br />The band members are:<br /><br />Rocky Reyna: Bass/Backing Vocals<br />Oscar Reyna: Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals<br />Ricardo Lara: Vocal/Acoustic Guitar<br />Feliciano "Chano" Lopez: Vocals/Percussion<br />Rey Treviño: Turntables/Samples<br />Frank "FAAR" Ramirez: Drums/Percussion<br />David Martinez: Trumpet<br />Roy Pulido: Trombone<br /><br />Check out the videos of the Trophy's performance:<br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/YnRbR9XA8N4" allowfullscreen="" width="400" frameborder="0" height="390"></iframe><br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/IN5cz2aJQ4I" allowfullscreen="" width="400" frameborder="0" height="390"></iframe><br /><br />Stay in touch with Este Vato and to catch their performances, check the links below:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.estevato.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">estevato.com</span></a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Este-Vato/52429736566"><span style="font-style: italic;">Este Vato Facebook</span></a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/estevatomusic"><span style="font-style: italic;">Este Vato Twitter</span></a>,<br /><a href="http://estevato.bandcamp.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Este Vato Bandcamp</span></a>,<a href="http://www.myspace.com/estevatomusic"><span style="font-style: italic;"> Este Vato Myspace</span></a>,<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/estevatomusic"><span style="font-style: italic;">Este Vato YouTube Channel</span></a><br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><div><a title="data:post.title" url="data:post.url" class="addthis_button"><img src="http://s7.addthis.com/static/btn/v2/lg-share-en.gif" alt="Bookmark and Share" style="border: 0pt none;" width="125" height="16" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript">var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};</script><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#username=moralesmanny"></script></div><br /><!-- AddThis Button END -->Manny Moraleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302522857332123309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243457538065482884.post-4174353667177116292011-01-29T13:43:00.040-06:002011-02-02T10:13:56.444-06:00"Between the Sheets - An Isley Brother Tribute" A Smash Hit<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicH1ydwL7F8pm5RtZqfdcyiGlvnC51uoIIaxtqfvVW44TPSrt-Ac7cbosrYfUCRHD4kalPEFlJZGi2m3BPDgIGIOvrYphJXDXqz0OgrohfwQXZ28xnj4A-_paAZXFYdkNQHmarGhoseng/s1600/isleyposter3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 269px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicH1ydwL7F8pm5RtZqfdcyiGlvnC51uoIIaxtqfvVW44TPSrt-Ac7cbosrYfUCRHD4kalPEFlJZGi2m3BPDgIGIOvrYphJXDXqz0OgrohfwQXZ28xnj4A-_paAZXFYdkNQHmarGhoseng/s400/isleyposter3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567697374213840370" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://bembaentertainment.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Bemba Entertainment</span></a>'s first show of the monthly Soul Legend series took place at <a href="http://www.momosclub.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Momo's</span></a> on Friday January 21, 2011. It was a Smash Hit! <a href="http://bembaentertainment.com/about/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Brandon Badillo</span></a>, founder of Bemba Entertainment, chose the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Isley_Brothers"><span style="font-style: italic;">Isley Brothers</span></a> as the first Soul Legend tribute and assembled the unique <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bemba Family Soul Band</span> for the series. After hearing the band, Brandon made the right choice in creating the band for the tribute and more so in the selection of the exceptional musicians . The band had the right sound and the right orchestral mix that created the "feel" of an oldies soul band.<br /><br />Brandon had vintage record giveaways, a special dance performance by <a href="http://balletafrique.snappages.com/home.htm"><span style="font-style: italic;">Ballet Afrique</span></a> and also paid tribute to the late, great <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teena_Marie"><span style="font-style: italic;">Teena Marie</span></a>.<br /><br />It was a great night for music, dance and fun. The atmosphere was electric, the house was packed and Momo's is always a gracious host. After the show, one thing I found humorous was that the crowd didn't want to leave. They still wanted more, I guess the euphoria from "Between The Sheets" hadn't worn off.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.dandyer.com/site/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Dan Dyer</span></a> and <a href="http://www.memphistrainrevue.com/bios/singers"><span style="font-style: italic;">Sonia Moore</span></a> with special guest <a href="http://www.memphistrainrevue.com/bios/singers"><span style="font-style: italic;">Sharee Smith</span></a> did a great job in re-creating the Isley Brothers tunes. Check out the videos of their performances.<br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" class="youtube-player" type="text/html" width="400" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/lGiabL8bp7c" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen></iframe><br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" class="youtube-player" type="text/html" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/n2aQanYgRBU" allowfullscreen="" width="400" frameborder="0" height="390"></iframe><br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" class="youtube-player" type="text/html" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/2rc5F_NcTAQ" allowfullscreen="" width="400" frameborder="0" height="390"></iframe><br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" class="youtube-player" type="text/html" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/rYJnHjvIReA" allowfullscreen="" width="400" frameborder="0" height="390"></iframe><br /><br />The next in the Soul Legend series is <a href="http://bembaentertainment.com/2011/01/wild-is-the-wind-a-tribute-to-nina-simone-3/"><span style="font-style: italic;">"Wild Is The Wind - A Tribute to Nina Simone"</span></a> on February 19, 2011 at King-Seabrook Chapel located in the Huston-Tillotson University campus, 900 Chicon Street in Austin, Texas.<br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><div><a title="data:post.title" url="data:post.url" class="addthis_button"><img src="http://s7.addthis.com/static/btn/v2/lg-share-en.gif" alt="Bookmark and Share" style="border: 0pt none;" width="125" height="16" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript">var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};</script><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#username=moralesmanny"></script></div><br /><!-- AddThis Button END -->Manny Moraleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302522857332123309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243457538065482884.post-72365693694596570352011-01-19T08:42:00.044-06:002011-01-19T13:33:31.272-06:00Austin Vida: The Only Latin Free Week Showcase<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt-tsm7pCrm_swirSbP3iuVrjHd897NIB0iXu33noKsOP60kSZ4rRmeSwMKQ9-IsZ6q2pby58rc-6joxbK9Q0cej2Bu4oT4vofjCToQv2IboYAXZbjzbK-SPAy41gWLqD9d41if6TbTto/s1600/AV+Free+Week.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt-tsm7pCrm_swirSbP3iuVrjHd897NIB0iXu33noKsOP60kSZ4rRmeSwMKQ9-IsZ6q2pby58rc-6joxbK9Q0cej2Bu4oT4vofjCToQv2IboYAXZbjzbK-SPAy41gWLqD9d41if6TbTto/s400/AV+Free+Week.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563907802565322482" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Free Week, January 1-9, 2011, in Austin, Texas is over. Of all the Free Week shows that I went to, the <a href="http://austinvida.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Austin Vida</span></a> showcase at <a href="http://www.stubbsaustin.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Stubb's Bar-B-Q</span></a> was the best show of all week. I say that because it was the only, and possibly first, show which featured a variety of exceptional bands made up of Latinos. This is the third year I've attended Free Week shows and I truly hope that the over whelming success of this Latin showcase will set the stage for future Latin showcases during Free Week and on an everyday basis. I also have to say that the success of Austin Vida's show was attributed to the selection of the bands for the showcase. The bands came from local, regional and international talent, plus they also had their own distinct sound and charisma.<br /><br />Even though I call this show a "Latin" showcase, all the bands performed mainly in English including Sour Soul which is from Mexico. Latinos like all types of music. We play rock, funk, punk and alternative music in English but because of our heritage, in many cases we add a different flavor to the music we play.<br /><br />Check out the live performances of the four bands that performed at Stubb's and I think you'll agree that these bands really rocked.<br /><br /><a href="http://mx.myspace.com/soursoulme"><span style="font-style: italic;">Sour Soul</span></a> from Mexico City<br />plays Indie/Psychedelic/Rock<br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qExmkTQt1io?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qExmkTQt1io?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><a href="http://theyoungmaths.wordpress.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">The Young Maths</span></a> from McAllen, Texas<br />plays Garage/Idie/Punk<br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/8TvyJo3_nro?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/8TvyJo3_nro?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/thehydramelody"><span style="font-style: italic;">Hydra Melody</span></a> from San Antonio, Texas<br />plays Experimental/Progressive/Rock<br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/dvzUS6g4G70?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/dvzUS6g4G70?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/vinyldharma"><span style="font-style: italic;">Vinyl Dharma</span></a> from Austin, Texas<br />plays Indie/Rock/Electronic<br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/i9QoY4pyjsU?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/i9QoY4pyjsU?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />More showcases are being planned in the future so stay up to date at <a href="http://austinvida.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Austin Vida</span></a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/austinvida"><span style="font-style: italic;">Austin Vida Facebook</span></a> page.<br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><div><a title="data:post.title" url="data:post.url" class="addthis_button"><img src="http://s7.addthis.com/static/btn/v2/lg-share-en.gif" alt="Bookmark and Share" style="border: 0pt none;" width="125" height="16" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript">var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};</script><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#username=moralesmanny"></script></div><br /><!-- AddThis Button END -->Manny Moraleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302522857332123309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243457538065482884.post-55632708448296084452011-01-18T16:52:00.009-06:002011-01-18T16:56:45.432-06:00"Between The Sheets - An Isley Brothers Tribute"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAgvnBHqeom6bRQS9kmuNQp7CYszBkphu0U2EWSjBUKPbVnGeyJGQFd6dxTjXoxO-FqQpEyq0ZQQr5S60SAqoLavUpo9xFzCkiIkQrskfTtdGXfRCzm3iGSkZxbYwoCSR63eZO-zDOqEY/s1600/Isley+Bros+Tribute.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 269px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAgvnBHqeom6bRQS9kmuNQp7CYszBkphu0U2EWSjBUKPbVnGeyJGQFd6dxTjXoxO-FqQpEyq0ZQQr5S60SAqoLavUpo9xFzCkiIkQrskfTtdGXfRCzm3iGSkZxbYwoCSR63eZO-zDOqEY/s400/Isley+Bros+Tribute.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557633095759570786" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://bembaentertainment.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Bemba Entertainment</span></a>, known for creating unique and fun themed events, is initiating a monthly series dedicated to paying tribute to Soul Music Legends. The first of the series will be <span style="font-weight: bold;">"Between The Sheets - An Isley Brothers Tribute"</span> on Friday January 21, 2011 at <a href="http://www.momosclub.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Momo's</span></a> in Austin, Texas.<br /><br /><a href="http://bembaentertainment.com/?page_id=2"><span style="font-style: italic;">Brandon Badillo</span></a>, founder of Bemba Entertainment, has assembled a special collection of talented and soulful musicians for this series and event. The band is called <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bemba Family Soul Band</span> and <a href="http://www.memphistrainrevue.com/bios/singers"><span style="font-style: italic;">Sonia Moore</span></a> will front this ensemble. Sonia "Saja"Moore, a veteran singer, started singing at age 6 and at 16 was a featured singer in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MC_Hammer"><span style="font-style: italic;">MC Hammer'</span></a>s "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UJaLq4YOo0"><span style="font-style: italic;">2 Legit 2 Quit</span></a>" album. This will be the second band Brandon has assembled for a show. He put together the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Vwm8IBRmVc"><span style="font-style: italic;">Bemba Beat Arkestra</span></a> for his "Birthday Felabration for Fela Kuti the Creator of Afrobeat" on October 15, 2010 at <a href="http://www.red7austin.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Red 7</span></a>. Personally, I've been to numerous Bemba Entertainment events and I thought the Birthday Felabration was the best event ever because of the Bemba Beat Arkestra and the other bands in the line-up. I expect Brandon will do even better with this Isley Brothers Tribute.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.legacyrecordings.com/artists/the-isley-brothers/bio"><span style="font-style: italic;">The Isley Brothers</span></a> have been around for a long while, since the 1950's. They combined gospel, R&B, soul, funk, disco for a unique and soulful sound. Some of the more notable songs they've released are "Twist and Shout" in 1962, "This Old Heart of Mine" in 1966 and "It's Your Thing" in 1969, just to name a few songs. The Isley Brothers have influenced all genres of music and musicians and as a result, in 1992 were inducted to the <span style="font-style: italic;">Rock & Roll Hall of Fame</span>. It is fitting that we pay tribute to such soul legends to keep the legend alive and perhaps introduce the Isley Brothers to a new generation of music lovers.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Event Details</span>: "Between The Sheets - An Isley Brothers Tribute"<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Date</span>: Friday January 21, 2011<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Time</span>: 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Doors Open at 9:30 PM)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Venue</span>: Momo's located 618 West Sixth Street Austin, Texas 78701<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cover Charge</span>: $10.00<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Musical Line-up</span>: Bemba Family Soul Band along with DJ Aquaman<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Featured Guest</span>: <a href="http://www.dandyer.com/site/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Dan Dyer</span></a> and Trey Seals<br /><br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Rx_7xgELCks?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Rx_7xgELCks?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />The second show in the series is definitely in the works. Keep up to date with <a href="http://bembaentertainment.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Bemba Entertainment</span></a> for all shows in the series because they promises good music, good entertainment and fun for your hard earned money.<br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><div><a title="data:post.title" url="data:post.url" class="addthis_button"><img src="http://s7.addthis.com/static/btn/v2/lg-share-en.gif" alt="Bookmark and Share" style="border: 0pt none;" width="125" height="16" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript">var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};</script><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#username=moralesmanny"></script></div><br /><!-- AddThis Button END -->Manny Moraleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302522857332123309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243457538065482884.post-79233204879251345312011-01-15T21:56:00.005-06:002011-01-15T21:58:54.804-06:00Movie "from Prada to nada" Due Out January 28, 2011<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNCpoIXdVNs8Rd-y9oc323CZyIYGGkFCraGlzak_lSuuBZHvX_T-PWvqwhFNQuDVkZ8hXb0yVoOSm3K1k7lKJFeUUiMPuNj3l30gjgD9pwayogfw8F7gb88HcwB4GUKBd1CJoo_m0n0kQ/s1600/nada+to+prada.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNCpoIXdVNs8Rd-y9oc323CZyIYGGkFCraGlzak_lSuuBZHvX_T-PWvqwhFNQuDVkZ8hXb0yVoOSm3K1k7lKJFeUUiMPuNj3l30gjgD9pwayogfw8F7gb88HcwB4GUKBd1CJoo_m0n0kQ/s400/nada+to+prada.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562605501848186818" border="0"></a><br /><div id="synopsis"><strong><br /><br /><font style="font-weight: normal;">When I saw the trailer, it caught my attention and thought it would be a funny, light hearted movie to see. I like the actors, the premise and it stars Latinas and is directed by a Latino, Angel Gracia. It would be nice to start the new year with a good laugh.</font><br /><br />Synopsis:</strong><font> It's a whimsical fish-out-of-water story of two spoiled sisters: Nora (Camilla Belle), a law student, and Mary (Alexa Vega), an undergrad party girl, living with their father in a luxurious mansion in Beverly Hills. Mary has become so "90210" she refuses to admit she is of Mexican descent. When dad suddenly passes away, their posh lives are turned upside down. They discover they have been left penniless and are forced to move into their estranged aunt Aurelia's (Adriana Barraza) modest but lively home in the Latino-centric Boyle Heights neighborhood of East LA. They are terrified to leave their world of privilege; neither Nora nor Mary speak Spanish or have ever had to take on actual responsibility. The girls gradually adapt to their new environment; their BMW and Prius are traded for the public bus and a used car. As they embrace the culture that for so long they refused to accept, they both discover romance, the true meaning of family, and they learn that the life of PRADA actually means NADA without love, family and community. (Source: <a href="http://www.movieinsider.com/m6294/from-prada-to-nada/"><font style="font-style: italic;">Movie Insider</font></a>).<br /></font></div><br /><br /><br /><object width="400" height="390"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Eubjj4LyUz8&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&version=3"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Eubjj4LyUz8&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="390"></object><br /><br /><font style="font-weight: bold;">from Prada to nada</font> is due in movie theaters on January 28, 2011.<br /><br />Sountrack <b>From Prada to Nada<br /><br /></b> <b>1</b>. California Gurls - 'Katy Brand<br /><b>2</b>. Cielito Lindo - Mariachi Sol De Mexico de Jose Hernandez<br /><b>3</b>. Las Golondrinas - Mariachi Chapala<br /><b>4</b>. Sad Song - Au Revoir Simone<br /><b>5</b>. Boom - MC Magico and Alex Wilson<br /><b>6</b>. Así Yo Nací - Rey El Vikingo<br /><b>7</b>. Cielito Lindo - Marta Gomez<br /><b>8</b>. Help Me - Latin Bitman<br /><b>9</b>. El Barrio Esta Caliente - Rey El Vikingo<br /><b>1</b><b>0</b>. MLB on Fox Theme - Phil Garrod, Reed Hays and Scott Schreer<br /><b>1</b><b>1</b>. Fuego - Inno<br /><b>1</b><b>2</b>. In The Stars - Jess Penner<br /><b>1</b><b>3</b>. Pachangueando - Pacha Massive<br /><b>1</b><b>4</b>. Beat Of My Own Song - Meme<br /><b>1</b><b>5</b>. En Un Papel <b>1</b> - Paulino Vargas<br /><b>1</b><b>6</b>. Cielito Lindo - Alexa Vega and Camilla Belle<br /><b>1</b><b>7</b>. El Mago Cardona - Xocoyotzin Herrera<br /><b>1</b><b>8</b>. Don't Let Go - Pacha Massive<br /><b>1</b><b>9</b>. Coloradito - Pavel Cal<br /><b>2</b><b>0</b>. Traigo de mi Pueblo - Pavel Cal<br /><b>2</b><b>1</b>. Juanito - Pavel Cal<br /><b>2</b><b>2</b>. Jamas - Pavel Cal<br /><b>2</b><b>3</b>. Katie's Rainbow - The Geoff Aymar Quartet<br /><b>2</b><b>4</b>. Te Necesito - Shakira<br /><b>2</b><b>5</b>. The Bottom - Tara Holloway<br /><b>2</b><b>6</b>. Need <b>2</b> B Loved - Debi Nova<br /><b>2</b><b>7</b>. Divertimento No. <b>1</b><b>7</b> D-Maj. K. <b>3</b><b>3</b><b>4</b>-Allegro - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart<br /><b>2</b><b>8</b>. Adagio Und Allegro Op <b>7</b><b>0</b> Ii Allegro - Robert Schumann<br /><b>2</b><b>9</b>. Para Continuar - Sara<br /><br />(Source: <a href="http://www.stardusttrailers.com/scheda_st.php?id=18641&movie_title=From%20Prada%20to%20Nada"><font style="font-style: italic;">StarDustTrailer</font></a>)<br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" title="data:post.title" url="data:post.url"><br /><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&username=moralesmanny" class="addthis_button_compact">Share</a><br /><font class="addthis_separator">|</font><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><br /></div><br /><script type="text/javascript">var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};</script><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#username=moralesmanny"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END -->Manny Moraleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302522857332123309noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243457538065482884.post-41353868445210896982011-01-04T14:57:00.004-06:002011-01-04T14:59:56.058-06:00Best Free Week Pick is Saturday January 8, 2011<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjciciUEhIFjzySZ1YxhMIRCWG2BBVV9owwsWYFMvWeOekr65b6HOhgwQslP29M4Lh852BT4xcai0POKKIfpYn0xoDPV5kQ6iup2XwFvAhWZeJD1Z2iI7VNZ98edNigVn4PAUP93PBSIPA/s1600/avSHOWCASE_lo-res_.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjciciUEhIFjzySZ1YxhMIRCWG2BBVV9owwsWYFMvWeOekr65b6HOhgwQslP29M4Lh852BT4xcai0POKKIfpYn0xoDPV5kQ6iup2XwFvAhWZeJD1Z2iI7VNZ98edNigVn4PAUP93PBSIPA/s400/avSHOWCASE_lo-res_.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557634368663918098" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.austinvida.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Austin Vida</span></a> is presenting a very special Free Week Showcase at <a href="http://www.stubbsaustin.com/music_home.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">Stubb's</span></a> indoor stage this Saturday. Although this is the first year Austin Vida has presented a Free Week showcase, they have a very successful track record of very exceptional and creative shows. This showcase is special because first, it's Free Week, second, this showcase features four very exceptional bands made up of very talented Latinos and third, this showcase has a local, regional and international reach. The bands are no strangers to the Austin music scene, they definitely have a presence and a fan following. See you there.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Venue</span>: Stubb's Bar-B-Q 801 Red River Austin, Texas 78701<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cost</span>: FREE/No Cover Charge<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Other Details</span>: Doors open at 9:00 PM, Inside Show, All Ages welcome<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Musical Line-up</span>:<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://mx.myspace.com/soursoulme"><span style="font-style: italic;">Sour Soul</span></a> - Mexico City, Mexico - Psychedelic/Rock/Soul<br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/1a6cwTrWNqE?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/1a6cwTrWNqE?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/theyoungmaths"><span style="font-style: italic;">The Young Maths</span></a> - McAllen, Texas - Garage/Indie/Punk<br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/lc3wur8DnbI?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/lc3wur8DnbI?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/thehydramelody"><span style="font-style: italic;">Hydra Melody</span></a> - Helotes, Texas - Experimental/Progressive/Rock<br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/CVBKAVC0noA?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/CVBKAVC0noA?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/vinyldharma"><span style="font-style: italic;">Vinyl Dharma</span></a> - Austin, Texas - Alternative/Electronica/Indie<br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KLW207NOceo?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KLW207NOceo?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://do512.com/FreeWeekAustin"><span style="font-style: italic;">do512</span></a> provides an excellent link to all of the Free Week Events. Check it out.<br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" title="data:post.title" url="data:post.url"><br /><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&username=moralesmanny" class="addthis_button_compact">Share</a><br /><span class="addthis_separator">|</span><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><br /></div><br /><script type="text/javascript">var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};</script><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#username=moralesmanny"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END -->Manny Moraleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302522857332123309noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243457538065482884.post-64922318986563652302011-01-03T12:03:00.028-06:002011-01-03T13:39:02.014-06:00FREE WEEK January 1-9, 2011 in Austin, Texas<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCYtEwRCnzUQfhNAx_EDGM7dl-WGPBg693iw2v0KNsyni4h1yTXZXmVPVz56kq5oqbVjCXHroIJ7ngc4Z8AlB2fkLHKGVDmoj0DEQ7xmp2JQvoXz3HZaSpJ83C1WajimEfXl910BvorQY/s1600/Free+Week+Transmission+Ent.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 243px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCYtEwRCnzUQfhNAx_EDGM7dl-WGPBg693iw2v0KNsyni4h1yTXZXmVPVz56kq5oqbVjCXHroIJ7ngc4Z8AlB2fkLHKGVDmoj0DEQ7xmp2JQvoXz3HZaSpJ83C1WajimEfXl910BvorQY/s400/Free+Week+Transmission+Ent.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558022056565485058" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The first week of January is a special time for the Austin music scene, musicians and music lovers. "Free Week," January 1-9, 2011 is here. It's like an extension of the Christmas Holidays and if you're like me, I don't have a lot of money left over from all the gift giving. So Free Week comes at a perfect time. Free is the key word. "No Cover Charge" to get into many of the clubs or venues in downtown Austin, Texas, "<a href="http://www.austintexas.org/"><span style="font-style: italic;">The Live Music Capitol of the World</span></a>." There are nine days of music, 100 plus local and regional bands playing nightly, all types of music to please every musical taste and it's FREE. It's like a mini-music festival which doesn't require standing in line for a costly wrist band or confined to a fenced in area. You have an open downtown area with most of, if not all, the clubs within walking distance of each other. The weather should be good, not like last year's freeze, and the atmosphere festive.<br /><br />This will be my third Free Week and I have already planned the dates, times and the bands that I want to see for the week. So if you live in Austin, show your support or if you're outside of Austin, you're welcome to come for the music and fun.<br /><br />The first year, one of the clubs I ventured into was <a href="http://www.beerlandtexas.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Beerland</span></a> and saw <a href="http://flametricksubs.tripod.com/mainindex.htm"><span style="font-style: italic;">The Flame Trick Subs</span></a>. I really liked them and their "psycho-billy." Check them out.<br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/LUda52g2fkg?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/LUda52g2fkg?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />The second year, I was at <a href="http://www.red7austin.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Red 7</span></a> for some hard ass Punk. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/LOWER-CLASS-BRATS/62239754776">The <span style="font-style: italic;">Lower Class Brats</span></a> was one of the bands that night. Hardcore, check it out.<br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/lWx1ym_LZKk?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/lWx1ym_LZKk?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><br />An excellent link to see all the week's activity is <a href="http://do512.com/FreeWeekAustin"><span style="font-style: italic;">do512.com</span></a>. Check it out.<br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" title="data:post.title" url="data:post.url"><br /><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&username=moralesmanny" class="addthis_button_compact">Share</a><br /><span class="addthis_separator">|</span><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><br /></div><br /><script type="text/javascript">var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};</script><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#username=moralesmanny"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END -->Manny Moraleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302522857332123309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243457538065482884.post-17914818823004154042011-01-02T11:07:00.026-06:002011-01-02T18:00:45.795-06:00Free Week Pick for Friday January 7, 2011<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOxXiVde-Z-VA5pDoTEBR0MHVzgRx43aLfZTB5_XaqENmmfMJh-2RYPrvze8o969ITJrq9sGyEgg0YuT34KqK0bfuLVYVK19TK4kg4NnF-WqeUHJItJWB1iX2Cad-OmleEGTZrQ8BRwhw/s1600/Beauty+Bar++Este+Vato.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOxXiVde-Z-VA5pDoTEBR0MHVzgRx43aLfZTB5_XaqENmmfMJh-2RYPrvze8o969ITJrq9sGyEgg0YuT34KqK0bfuLVYVK19TK4kg4NnF-WqeUHJItJWB1iX2Cad-OmleEGTZrQ8BRwhw/s400/Beauty+Bar++Este+Vato.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557636610221283682" border="0" /></a>The <a href="http://www.thebeautybar.com/austin/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Beauty Bar</span></a> is presenting a fantastic show for Friday of Free Week in Austin, Texas. No Charge to get into most venues and clubs during January 1-9, 2011. What a deal! and it is a big deal when you've got the premier bands in Austin on a Friday night.<br /><br />The music for this event will cover several genres. <a href="http://www.estevato.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Este Vato</span></a> will bring the Latin Fusion element, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/roxyrocamusic"><span style="font-style: italic;">Roxy Roca</span></a> brings the Soul sound, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/manejabeto"><span style="font-style: italic;">Maneja Beto</span></a> brings the "Indie en Español" mix and <a href="http://brownoutmusic.com/#/NEWS"><span style="font-style: italic;">Brownout</span></a> drives the Funk sound home.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">This show is one of if not the best show of Free Week.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Venue</span>: Beauty Bar located on 617 E. 7th Street Austin, Texas 78701.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Other Details</span>: No Cover All Week. 21 years old and up. More details at <a href="http://do512.com/event/2011/01/07/free-week-%E2%99%AB-brownout-maneja-beto-roxy-roca-este-vato-%E2%99%AB"><span style="font-style: italic;">do512</span></a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Musical Line-Up</span>:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.estevato.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Este Vato</span></a><br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/L0GyibIs1pY?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/L0GyibIs1pY?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/roxyroca"><span style="font-style: italic;">Roxy Roca</span></a><br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/CyubWrMb_mc?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/CyubWrMb_mc?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/manejabeto"><span style="font-style: italic;">Maneja Beto</span></a><br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/O03igZj78CI?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/O03igZj78CI?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><a href="http://brownoutmusic.com/#/NEWS"><span style="font-style: italic;">Brownout</span></a><br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/7AIGabZaRbY?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/7AIGabZaRbY?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" title="data:post.title" url="data:post.url"><br /><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&username=moralesmanny" class="addthis_button_compact">Share</a><br /><span class="addthis_separator">|</span><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><br /></div><br /><script type="text/javascript">var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};</script><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#username=moralesmanny"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END -->Manny Moraleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302522857332123309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243457538065482884.post-86838850242305186512011-01-02T11:00:00.017-06:002011-01-03T12:03:08.157-06:00Free Week Pick for Tuesday January 4, 2011<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirnEQIB_0iDnZdYoJXQupvZUaMbpcb7Nri-bJe1zzN2k287vPl69t2-3UbwiRh12QVU0ccuepYNg7WT6ywuyL0wZSI-INEFIq-Rzfrlnd3ID3j_VuTvW5Frj6TAczDpe2MBp1FxLKgrkQ/s1600/RRN_Free_Week_corrected.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirnEQIB_0iDnZdYoJXQupvZUaMbpcb7Nri-bJe1zzN2k287vPl69t2-3UbwiRh12QVU0ccuepYNg7WT6ywuyL0wZSI-INEFIq-Rzfrlnd3ID3j_VuTvW5Frj6TAczDpe2MBp1FxLKgrkQ/s400/RRN_Free_Week_corrected.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557634966166239298" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.redrivernoise.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Red River Noise</span></a> is presenting a showcase at <a href="http://www.theparishaustin.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">The Parish</span></a> this Tuesday of Free Week here in Austin, Texas. Free Week means there is no cover charge in most clubs and venues from January 1-9, 2011.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Venue</span>: The Parish located at 214-C 6th Street Austin, Texas 78701<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Musical Line-up</span>:<br /><br />Doors Open at 8:00 PM<br />-<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Final-Exam/160203037344003"><span style="font-style: italic;">Final Exam</span></a> at 9:00 PM<br />-<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/New-Roman-Times/75508104556"><span style="font-style: italic;">New Roman Times</span></a> at 10:00 PM<br />-<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/MoTel-Aviv/116152881746915"><span style="font-style: italic;">MoTelAviv</span></a> at 11:00 PM<br />-<a href="http://www.facebook.com/STEREOISALIE"><span style="font-style: italic;">Stereo Is A Lie</span></a> at 12:00 AM<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cost</span>: <span style="font-weight: bold;">No Charge</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Other Details</span>: All Ages, more details also available at <a href="http://do512.com/event/2011/01/04/free-week-at-the-parish-w-stereo-is-a-lie-motel-aviv-new-roman-times-and-final-exam"><span style="font-style: italic;">do512</span></a><br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" title="data:post.title" url="data:post.url"><br /><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&username=moralesmanny" class="addthis_button_compact">Share</a><br /><span class="addthis_separator">|</span><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><br /></div><br /><script type="text/javascript">var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};</script><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#username=moralesmanny"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END -->Manny Moraleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302522857332123309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243457538065482884.post-29812478498234666002010-12-21T15:41:00.042-06:002010-12-22T22:34:14.442-06:00Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band Kicks Ass!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgo5ofSwQaEjURvqN1SjDv5nyXo-oFztWM6YFkcylQEWuFH_CJ90WBM607ya1_Jh1tOQaTnuy971vnMpKxNMq30o45vZM8x-q5afGbVFdZEjwT3M21GwUGUPyOquDqwBtGmDQBHfZMRdA/s1600/Big+Dam+Band.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgo5ofSwQaEjURvqN1SjDv5nyXo-oFztWM6YFkcylQEWuFH_CJ90WBM607ya1_Jh1tOQaTnuy971vnMpKxNMq30o45vZM8x-q5afGbVFdZEjwT3M21GwUGUPyOquDqwBtGmDQBHfZMRdA/s400/Big+Dam+Band.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553260745336617826" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.bigdamnband.com/home/"><span style="font-style: italic;">The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band</span> </a>was in town this weekend "Kicking Ass." They performed on Saturday December 18, 2010 at <a href="http://www.stubbsaustin.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Stubb's Bar-B-Que</span></a> Indoors in Austin, Texas.<br /><br />I first heard of The Reverend Peyton back in May when someone gave me a copy of their latest album, "The Wages." That individual was aware of my diverse taste in music and thought I'd like it. Well, I listened to the album and just liked the hell out of it. The Big Damn Band has an interesting sound and is high energy. Their music mixes bluegrass, hillbilly and alternative rock into a sound which, for me, is reminiscent of a 60's group called <a href="http://www.cannedheatmusic.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Canned Heat</span></a>. Canned Heat performed a song titled, "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOMJphqJ_cM&feature=player_embedded"><span style="font-style: italic;">Rollin' and Tumblin</span>'</a>," at the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monterey_Pop_Festival"><span style="font-style: italic;">Monterey International Pop Music Festival 1967</span></a> which caused a deja vue moment. But, good music is good music regardless of time.<br /><br />Stubb's indoor venue was packed and the crowd was anxious. If you've heard The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band's music, then you would understand the anticipation. When the Big Damn Band came on to the stage, the crowd cheered, yelled and hollered. Below you get a taste of what the audience saw and their reaction to bands showmanship.<br /><br /><br /><br />"Clap Your Hands"<br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/8Y7A8o8SdA0?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/8Y7A8o8SdA0?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />"Everything's Raising"<br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Lxwz1L1pJUA?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Lxwz1L1pJUA?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />If you have a chance to see The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band perform, by all means go to a show. Here's the show link: <a href="http://www.bigdamnband.com/shows"><span style="font-style: italic;">Upcoming Shows</span></a><br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" title="data:post.title" url="data:post.url"><br /><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&username=moralesmanny" class="addthis_button_compact">Share</a><br /><span class="addthis_separator">|</span><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><br /></div><br /><script type="text/javascript">var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};</script><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#username=moralesmanny"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END -->Manny Moraleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302522857332123309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243457538065482884.post-16911294794611447722010-12-07T15:21:00.037-06:002010-12-11T21:02:07.273-06:00BRASIL MEETS COLOMBIA! with Anne Simoni, Kiko Villamizar and Frederico 7<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC9mwi5QB0-dW5iILoME1vIA03sL-fZc_LrITKPyyutVErcAMz6eU0b81zjS9F2CfzAJY3NOQ9Nnc3csjSpeSvBFh_TOZYMnIz0dSTbtlOH8BFs26MBY6gTuKbWairnzA2zBMe9MGQe18/s1600/Brasil+meets+Columbia.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC9mwi5QB0-dW5iILoME1vIA03sL-fZc_LrITKPyyutVErcAMz6eU0b81zjS9F2CfzAJY3NOQ9Nnc3csjSpeSvBFh_TOZYMnIz0dSTbtlOH8BFs26MBY6gTuKbWairnzA2zBMe9MGQe18/s400/Brasil+meets+Columbia.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548053797577266530" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Both countries meet at the<a href="http://flamingocantina.com/"> <span style="font-style: italic;">Flamingo Cantina</span></a> on Friday December 10, 2010. The line up from Brasil includes, <a href="http://www.annesimoni.com/english/index.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">Anne Simoni</span></a> and her band, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/fredericosoul7"><span style="font-style: italic;">Frederico 7 & the Hashashin</span></a> and from Columbia, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Kiko.Villamizar"><span style="font-style: italic;">Kiko Villamizar</span> </a>Orquestra. These three Austin bands represent the best of both countries and will definitely give you a taste of their musical cuisine. Anne Simoni performs tradional Brazilian rhythms including samba, bossa nova and baiao and Frederico 7 performs Brazilian music but with more of an upbeat, smooth bluesy feel. Lastly, Kiko Villamizar performs modern Columbian cumbia with a traditional folk influence.<br /><br />Deciding what to do this Friday night shouldn't be too difficult with such an exceptional musical line up. Flamingo Cantina is one of my favorite Sixth Street venues because it always books great shows and this show is definitely one of the best.<br /><br />Flamingo Cantina is located at 515 East Sixth Street in Austin, Texas. Doors open at 9:00 PM and cover is $5.00.<br /><br />Anne Simoni:<br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-vFhqqa6FzE?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-vFhqqa6FzE?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Kiko Villamizar:<br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/OznGvutwklE?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/OznGvutwklE?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Frederico 7 & the Hashashin:<br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ipDBGUYumt0?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ipDBGUYumt0?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />I want to wish all of those individuals that take the time to read my blog, a Happy Holiday Season.<br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" title="data:post.title" url="data:post.url"><br /><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&username=moralesmanny" class="addthis_button_compact">Share</a><br /><span class="addthis_separator">|</span><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><br /></div><br /><script type="text/javascript">var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};</script><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#username=moralesmanny"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END -->Manny Moraleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302522857332123309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243457538065482884.post-25068207674518326372010-11-22T19:34:00.035-06:002010-11-22T22:57:38.443-06:00I Survived the Mexican Stepgrandfather "OCCUPIED STATE" Album Release Party<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrHehrsRGfMjF-4WiyxUv6bjTFwwCGvUp95sHfNET0VSGrDYAKGXpjOHz15rdlLy0ac_ydTMv38w2UgxCMb_emHR56m7RQkypsJYJsJrdtL4UUrMSf5l1p2bUFuP7guiKhYSnvNQQUjXM/s1600/Mexican+Stepgrandfather001.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 396px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrHehrsRGfMjF-4WiyxUv6bjTFwwCGvUp95sHfNET0VSGrDYAKGXpjOHz15rdlLy0ac_ydTMv38w2UgxCMb_emHR56m7RQkypsJYJsJrdtL4UUrMSf5l1p2bUFuP7guiKhYSnvNQQUjXM/s400/Mexican+Stepgrandfather001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542553038717205954" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I drove to San Antonio Saturday night to specifically see the <a href="http://www.myspace.com/mexicanstepgrandfather"><span style="font-style: italic;">Mexican</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;">Stepgrandfather</span></a> perform at club <span style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.thelimelightsa.com/contact.html">Limelight</a>. </span>This was the first time I had been to Limelight, located on North Saint Marys Street, and I really had a great time. I would definitely go back again although the sound system could be better. I also enjoyed the eclectic but friendly crowd and the atmosphere was electric.<br /><br />All the opening artists were great but the Mexican Stepgrandfather ruled the house. He did have full band and DJ support Saturday night although the new album uses more drum beats and live music rather music samples. The message is still political and very pertinent to the current anti-immigrant sentiment, social plight and relationship issues. OCCUPIED STATE has more featured artist than the first album, ESTERE-ERE-O, and less music samples which highlights Mexican Stepgrandfather lyrical skill.<br /><br />When Mexican Stepgrandfather came out for his set, the crowd was anxious and happy to see him. They were cheering, jumping and dancing. Mexican Stepgrandfather poured out his heart and soul for the crowd that night and they gladly accepted the gift. At the end of the set, the crowd still wanted more. I wanted more. I can say we all left happy and content because we all had shared the same incredible experience. I extended the euphoria by listening to the OCCUPIED STATE CD on the way home.<br /><br />Check out this video of "Falling Down" at Limelight.<br /><br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ROwq17yxKBI?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ROwq17yxKBI?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Also check out "The System" off OCCUPIED STATE.<br /><br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FLI7T0f60JE?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FLI7T0f60JE?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" title="data:post.title" url="data:post.url"><br /><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&username=moralesmanny" class="addthis_button_compact">Share</a><br /><span class="addthis_separator">|</span><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><br /></div><br /><script type="text/javascript">var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};</script><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#username=moralesmanny"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END -->Manny Moraleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302522857332123309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243457538065482884.post-16431302803404759042010-11-14T08:47:00.066-06:002010-11-22T19:34:02.191-06:00Mexican Stepgrandfather Album Release at Limelight<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI0Sd5-svLO469lqDQM37T_MuHCY4UKL6cmhuQgOpIckYh_xD7uOtnqzXLzlK-Ei7BxpRnCWtzYd8ZSyUWVF3Vc6InJ01e3P32R26YsxlueetcT-GMWXCmKBnHElP1p9Zpfmf8xVdgGEk/s1600/MSG+CD+Release.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI0Sd5-svLO469lqDQM37T_MuHCY4UKL6cmhuQgOpIckYh_xD7uOtnqzXLzlK-Ei7BxpRnCWtzYd8ZSyUWVF3Vc6InJ01e3P32R26YsxlueetcT-GMWXCmKBnHElP1p9Zpfmf8xVdgGEk/s400/MSG+CD+Release.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539417194509818578" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I first saw <a href="http://www.myspace.com/mexicanstepgrandfather"><span style="font-style: italic;">Mexican Stepgrandfather</span></a> perform about two years ago at the <a href="http://flamingocantina.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Flamingo Cantina</span></a> in Austin, Texas. I instantly liked his music, lyrics and stage presence. After his set, I purchased the then current ESTERE-ERE-O CD and started a conversation with Marco Antonio Cervantes aka Mexican Stepgrandfather (MSG). Marco is a really nice guy. Originally from Houston, Marco has been living in San Antonio for years now. I discovered that he was an Associate Professor at the University of Texas San Antonio (UTSA). MSG is unique in many ways. He is not your run of the mill 19 or 20-something year old rapper. Liked I said, he is a professor. A master of the English and Spanish language, MSG uses bilingualism to create lyrics that tell a fascinating story. When I listen to his music, I just get it. I've either seen it or have been around that story he is rapping about. I also like the samples of old Mexican tunes he uses and how they're mixed.<br /><br />I have seen MSG perform on two other ocassions: <a href="http://www.myspace.com/lagloriaarts"><span style="font-style: italic;">Una Noche de la Gloria 2009</span></a> at the <a href="http://www.guadalupeculturalarts.org/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center</span></a> in San Antonio, Texas and <span>at</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> <a href="http://www.tamalestore.com/">Mi Casa Cantina</a></span> at <a href="http://www.estevato.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Este Vato</span></a>'s CD Release in June 2010 in Austin.<br /><br />I'm excited, MSG is having an Album Release at <a href="http://www.thelimelightsa.com/home.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">Limelight</span></a> in San Antonio, Texas on November 20, 2010. I will be at the Limelight next Saturday because I want to see MSG perform and I want the new album, OCCUPIED STATE. I haven't asked about the album, songs or any background information because I want it to be new and fresh.<br /><br />Below you'll see a great sample of MSG in an "Official" professionally produced music video.<br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/htyRU3dpl4U?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/htyRU3dpl4U?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />The second is a video of an actual performance which gives you an even better sense of MSG in action.<br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Eve9OWGnQoo?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Eve9OWGnQoo?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Other artist performing at are:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mojoefamily.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Mojoe</span></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/diegobernal"><span style="font-style: italic;">Diego Bernal</span></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/astex"><span style="font-style: italic;">Astex</span></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/dj_scubagooding"><span style="font-style: italic;">Scuba Gooding Sr.</span></a><br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" title="data:post.title" url="data:post.url"><br /><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&username=moralesmanny" class="addthis_button_compact">Share</a><br /><span class="addthis_separator">|</span><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><br /></div><br /><script type="text/javascript">var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};</script><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#username=moralesmanny"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END -->Manny Moraleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302522857332123309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243457538065482884.post-50089526883166388192010-11-13T19:36:00.040-06:002010-11-14T08:37:29.307-06:00Afrofreque CD Release Party at Momo's<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjwPHlyoqGYyPfW0tc9L99J9wOcCF5PevCdenP7dzoULWdyyt8IY8478-Y3sYthOn-mzU-xQopxZUNB7-WNOahkSNOoRQZCDEqV_r1iZLPlUgntM2A8pmAq0qOt9ES4Ky9b2ooU-6ccCc/s1600/AF-poster-111210.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 211px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjwPHlyoqGYyPfW0tc9L99J9wOcCF5PevCdenP7dzoULWdyyt8IY8478-Y3sYthOn-mzU-xQopxZUNB7-WNOahkSNOoRQZCDEqV_r1iZLPlUgntM2A8pmAq0qOt9ES4Ky9b2ooU-6ccCc/s400/AF-poster-111210.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539213322535896786" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Last night was the <a href="http://www.afrofreque.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Afrofreque</span></a> CD Release at <a href="http://www.momosclub.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Momo's</span></a> presented by <a href="http://bembaentertainment.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Bemba Entertainment</span></a>. This is the third time I've seen Afrofreque in the last 30 days and still want more. I saw them recently at the <a href="http://bembaentertainment.com/?p=282"><span style="font-style: italic;">Birthday Felabration for Fela Kuti</span></a> at <a href="http://www.red7austin.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Red 7</span></a> and at the <a href="http://bembaentertainment.com/?p=344"><span style="font-style: italic;">Funk Freak Halloween Ball</span></a> at <span style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://ndvenue.com/">ND at Studio 501</a>,</span> also produced by Bemba Entertainment, and last night at Momo's. They just won me over immediately. They are Funk, Soul, Rap, Hip Hop, R&B and more. All the people at Momo's last night were definitely moved to dance, bounce or sway to the music. I purchased Afrofreque's new CD,"Jewels and Gems," so I get to hear them anytime I want.<br /><br />I do have to thank <a href="http://www.austinvida.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=185:brandon-badillo-the-man-behind-xemumba"><span style="font-style: italic;">Brandon Badillo</span></a> of Bemba Entertainment for continuously producing numerous themed showcases like the Birthday Felabration and the Funk Freak Halloween Ball which have been great events and experiences. Brandon has the knack of selecting the right musical talent, the right venue and the ability to create a unique experience that people want to attend and then look forward to the next event.<br /><br />The musical line up last night included <a href="http://www.myspace.com/justdawni"><span style="font-style: italic;">Dawni McCray</span></a>, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/adamrodgers"><span style="font-style: italic;">Adam Rodgers</span></a>, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/noelsoulkitchen"><span style="font-style: italic;">Soulkitchen</span></a>, Afrofrique and <span style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.courtneysanchez.com/">Courtney Sanchez</a> </span>and<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">SWAY</span>. I did get to record video of Soul Kitchen, Afrofreque and Courtney Sanchez and SWAY. It was an exceptional night for music.<br /><br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/sxeDi2zeMn0?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/sxeDi2zeMn0?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/8YGLtbAYgGQ?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/8YGLtbAYgGQ?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/EyKWjAbqrfw?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/EyKWjAbqrfw?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />To find out what Bemba Entertainment has planned check out the <a href="http://bembaentertainment.com/?page_id=36"><span style="font-style: italic;">Bemba Calender</span></a>.<br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" title="data:post.title" url="data:post.url"><br /><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&username=xa-4cdf5f8c46347ac3" class="addthis_button_compact">Share</a><br /><span class="addthis_separator">|</span><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><br /><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><br /></div><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#username=xa-4cdf5f8c46347ac3"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END -->Manny Moraleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302522857332123309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243457538065482884.post-13982179735914536062010-11-06T15:18:00.034-05:002010-11-14T20:26:25.838-06:00Making Movies At Momo's November 2, 2010<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit3NPAIPKhK60UkaBJ1EIPswrNgyXrEof7F6P2dUDa8Cb8rAdo3uurH_0_c5mFZ4oULfDcXCPZ7txkP0qLoTNVqzK6uDB7nKgaeD9whlEZriMneWaI-yGn2cMSpC8rVLecti3dTzyUwGM/s1600/Making+Movies.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit3NPAIPKhK60UkaBJ1EIPswrNgyXrEof7F6P2dUDa8Cb8rAdo3uurH_0_c5mFZ4oULfDcXCPZ7txkP0qLoTNVqzK6uDB7nKgaeD9whlEZriMneWaI-yGn2cMSpC8rVLecti3dTzyUwGM/s400/Making+Movies.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536538624623883522" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://makingmoviesband.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Making Movies</span></a>, a band from Kansas City, Missouri, is on tour and performed at <a href="http://www.momosclub.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Momo's</span></a> in Austin, Texas on Tuesday November 2 , 2010 for <a href="http://kut.org/"><span style="font-style: italic;">KUT 90.5fm</span></a> <a href="http://www.kut.org/music/show/7"><span style="font-style: italic;">World Music Night</span></a> presented by <a href="http://bembaentertainment.com/a/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Bemba Entertainment</span></a>. Making Movies is a band which performs both in English and Spanish but the Latin influence is the dominant flavor. Their music is very Rock, Latin and Pop and really appeals to very broad audience. On Tuesday, aside from their exceptional play list, they played a <a href="http://www.whitestripes.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">White Stripes</span></a> cover song, "Seven Army Nation." To put it mildly, I liked the hell out of their version of the cover version. The song started out with a Latin flair but then morphed into a <a href="http://www.santana.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Santana</span></a> cover then back to "Seven Army Nation." I was a fantastic blend of two songs and artist. Making Movies is very creative and very original. Catch a performance or two if you can, check <a href="http://makingmoviesband.com/tour/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Tour Schedule</span></a>.<br /><br /><br />Below is video of cover song, "Seven Army Nation," and another exceptional song performed by Making Movies from Tuesday night's performance at Momo's<br /><br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/RVAbwl0MMkI?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/RVAbwl0MMkI?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/odgnCcGnhQQ?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/odgnCcGnhQQ?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Bemba Entertainment presents World Music Night every Tuesday at Momo's. Check <a href="http://bembaentertainment.com/?page_id=36"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bemba's Calendar</span></a> or <a href="http://www.momosclub.com/calendar/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Momo's Calender</span></a> for information. See you there.<br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><div><a title="data:post.title" url="data:post.url" class="addthis_button"><img src="http://s7.addthis.com/static/btn/v2/lg-share-en.gif" alt="Bookmark and Share" style="border: 0pt none;" width="125" height="16" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#username=xa-4cd5ce8111adb4bf"></script></div><br /><!-- AddThis Button END -->Manny Moraleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302522857332123309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243457538065482884.post-44381106839980335052010-11-06T07:29:00.049-05:002010-11-06T14:46:37.528-05:00Barrio Massive En El Mero Hueso at Una Noche De La Gloria October 9, 2010<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0RWbabR1aNBlOOV9-OaVHXdfFy-YZ2UloSnfP09T4biD86d1OhTAArotc0p0j_L-TrJSOsn6nuDCKXM16PQcJHbnlAFV5Ruc4aiJYZ2rX5jBxmcFoHLkl2W7IWTZI8acDM5qx-xIqfcU/s1600/Una+Noche+de+Gloria.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0RWbabR1aNBlOOV9-OaVHXdfFy-YZ2UloSnfP09T4biD86d1OhTAArotc0p0j_L-TrJSOsn6nuDCKXM16PQcJHbnlAFV5Ruc4aiJYZ2rX5jBxmcFoHLkl2W7IWTZI8acDM5qx-xIqfcU/s400/Una+Noche+de+Gloria.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536412965681682722" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/lagloriaarts"><span style="font-style: italic;">Una Noche De La Gloria</span></a>, presented by <span>Contemporary Arts and Literature Organization (CALO)</span>, is an event in the West Side of San Antonio, Texas which showcases local talent in the arts. This includes visual arts, fashion, film, music, theater and spoken word performances at the historic <a href="http://www.guadalupeculturalarts.org/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center</span></a>. "Barrio Massive En El Mero Hueso" is the main musical presentation of the event.<br /><br />Below, is a short video that really gives you a sense of Una Noche De La Gloria 2010.<br /><object width="400" height="225"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=15783897&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=1&color=&fullscreen=1&autoplay=0&loop=0"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=15783897&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=1&color=&fullscreen=1&autoplay=0&loop=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="225"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/15783897">Una Noche De La Gloria</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user3859964">noi mahoney</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</p><br /><br />This is the second time that I've attended Una Noche De La Gloria. I enjoyed it so much last year that I had return again. I go more for the exceptional music but I enjoy all the activities. This year's main stage line up included:<span style="font-style: italic;"> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/diegobernalmusic">J</a></span><a href="http://www.myspace.com/diegobernalmusic"><span style="font-style: italic;">D</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> Diego Bernal</span></a>,<a href="http://www.laguerrillamusic.com/"> <span style="font-style: italic;">La Guerrilla</span></a>, <a href="http://www.poppistol.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Pop Pistol</span></a>, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/pinataprotest"><span style="font-style: italic;">Piñata Protest</span>,</a> <a href="http://www.bombasta.com/page-0"><span style="font-style: italic;">Bombasta</span></a> and Special Guest, The Sequence.<br /><br />La Guerrilla, the international, Latin, gypsy ensemble from Austin, Texas band and one of my favorites.<br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JbvQgw3MzDM?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JbvQgw3MzDM?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Pop Pistol, from San Antonio, incorporates a "very interesting blend of indie rock steeped in electronic roots. Progressive broken beat drums coupled with an ethereal rhythm section of synths and samples and haunting vocal delivery for a complex, multi-dimensional sound." -Study Breaks Magazine, UTSA<br />This is the first time I saw Pop Pistol and I was really impressed with their performance, music and sound. This is a band I want to see again and a band that you'll be hearing more about very soon.<br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jj4_5BJg8vw?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jj4_5BJg8vw?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Pinata Protest, is a San Antonio "accordion powered punk rock-y-roll band." I also add "conjunto punk band" as part of the description because of it's rocking Mexican roots.<br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/YtjV_oQNtkU?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/YtjV_oQNtkU?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Bombasta is the epitome of the new Urban Latino sound that has emerged in cities like San Antonio, Austin, Corpus Christi and all over which incorporates all the intrinsic influences of Latin, Rock, Conjunto, Traditional Roots and Electronic music. When Bombasta performs, you know a party is going to break out and you better be prepared to throw down some moves!<br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Z5R1QhmvyxI?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Z5R1QhmvyxI?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />The Sequence, an a capella doo-wop group also from San Antonio performed some 1950-60's songs. The Sequence is not on the web, you may contact them at (210)421-5683 or at vic.love@sbcglobal.net.<br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/VlyZ1duXLT0?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/VlyZ1duXLT0?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Una Noche De La Gloria 2011 is already being planned and I am looking forward to it already.<br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><div><a title="data:post.title" url="data:post.url" class="addthis_button"><img src="http://s7.addthis.com/static/btn/v2/lg-share-en.gif" alt="Bookmark and Share" style="border: 0pt none;" width="125" height="16" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#username=xa-4cd5afcd7c6fd04b"></script></div><br /><!-- AddThis Button END -->Manny Moraleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302522857332123309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243457538065482884.post-21922340161377056532010-10-09T11:45:00.025-05:002010-10-09T12:48:07.517-05:00Jazz Puerto Rico Brings ¡Sabor! to Momo's<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhab6mem3xcCh3w6cdrSYM59kUwHvnaf_Q-gZmS704n8eJGZh_IrnZNzOQ_NkgzaKC6ztToRoLyDXU1TFE50CE6Y4UrHwew5hS9MrZPfOMAVI1BZxjWaZWWl3bXIhJ032QTGqpp6ygkkFo/s1600/Jazz+Puerto+Rico.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhab6mem3xcCh3w6cdrSYM59kUwHvnaf_Q-gZmS704n8eJGZh_IrnZNzOQ_NkgzaKC6ztToRoLyDXU1TFE50CE6Y4UrHwew5hS9MrZPfOMAVI1BZxjWaZWWl3bXIhJ032QTGqpp6ygkkFo/s400/Jazz+Puerto+Rico.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526091421241811074" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I went to <a href="http://www.momosclub.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Momo's</span> </a>on September 28, 2010, my usual Tuesday night hang out, to see what <a href="http://bembaentertainment.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Bemba Entertainment</span></a> had in store. The line up listed <span style="font-style: italic;">Jazz Puerto Rico</span>, <a href="http://www.cerronato.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Cerronato</span></a> and <a href="http://www.myspace.com/lossupervatos"><span style="font-style: italic;">Bubba Hernandez y Los Super Vatos</span></a>. Now I'm real familiar with Cerronato and Bubba Hernandez, they are a couple of most my favorite bands that I always enjoy seeing. Jazz Puerto Rico ,though, peaked my interest. I had never heard of the band and really didn't know what type of music they played. Well, it turns out that Jazz Puerto Rico plays Salsa, Cha Cha and Merengue. I've heard and seen several "Salsa" bands and some are good and some are so-so. Jazz Puerto Rico is really good. I was totally impress with their music and musicianship. I liked their sound, the variety of music and they were tight or seamless. When it comes to bands, I like a band with a brass section. The Jazz Puerto Rico section had three trombones and a baritone sax. This band could hold their own in any Salsa club anywhere. The only thing that concerned me about Jazz Puerto Rico was that they are not an active participant in social media. There's just no information on the web. I guess my blog and YouTube videos may be a beginning? Jazz Puerto Rico is a great band and definitely deserves to be seen and heard.<br /><br />Check out a sample of their performance:<br /><br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/aTDLrc8gYqU?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/aTDLrc8gYqU?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/OpeiTU3VBAc?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/OpeiTU3VBAc?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><a class="addthis_button" href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&username=xa-4cb0aaa648bf1d2e"><img src="http://s7.addthis.com/static/btn/v2/lg-share-en.gif" alt="Bookmark and Share" style="border: 0pt none;" width="125" height="16" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#username=xa-4cb0aaa648bf1d2e"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END -->Manny Moraleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302522857332123309noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243457538065482884.post-81926797689624254862010-10-09T10:07:00.035-05:002010-10-09T11:24:43.060-05:00Austin Vida's "Mi Gente" Salsa Happy Hour at The Parish in October<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNVH31Y4FiNaY6Tfr3n_MkT00WK9OoYn5xyLtD_S6eLhURfXb17VJ1DNEjyvcvy2klQLs7XZr71fzJ4Rifvg3xFk0aCfyV-srS1DIPVkLgFqpHrLGg1ynno9V7b5nISObBmdtJ-1880EM/s1600/Salsa+Happy+Hour.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNVH31Y4FiNaY6Tfr3n_MkT00WK9OoYn5xyLtD_S6eLhURfXb17VJ1DNEjyvcvy2klQLs7XZr71fzJ4Rifvg3xFk0aCfyV-srS1DIPVkLgFqpHrLGg1ynno9V7b5nISObBmdtJ-1880EM/s400/Salsa+Happy+Hour.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526063176492317170" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.austinvida.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Austin Vida</span></a> is teaming up with <a href="http://www.theparishaustin.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">The Parish</span></a>, a 6th Street hot spot, to bring "Mi Gente" a Tueday night Salsa Happy Hour in October. The Salsa Happy Hour starts at 6:00 PM with music, dancing and a $3.50 <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mojito"><span style="font-style: italic;">Mojito</span></a> drink special and ends at 9:00 PM.<br /><br />Now, a happy hour is a happy hour is a happy! To make this happy hour a "Salsa Happy Hour," who else than <a href="http://djorion.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">DJ Orion</span></a>, in conjunction with <a href="http://www.fania.com/content/salsa-musical-history?gclid=CJGWq8qXxqQCFc5i2godik6FCg"><span style="font-style: italic;">Fania Records</span></a> could truly make it happen. DJ Orion, one of the members of <a href="http://www.peligrosablog.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Peligrosa All-Stars</span></a> DJ's, spins tunes from an extensive list of Fania Records artists and others. This happy hour highlighted the late great <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tito_Puente"><span style="font-style: italic;">Tito Puente</span></a>. Fania Records is celebrating their release of Tito Puente two-disk anthology, <span style="font-style: italic;">El Rey</span>. You know, El Rey is a must for all true Salseros, Latin music lovers and of course, DJ's.<br /><br />I attended this happy hour and had a great time. I like The Parish, the ambiance and sound system is exceptional, the crowd was intimate and the music was made for dancing. <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />The next "Mi Gente" Salsa Happy Hour will be on October 19 at The Parish, located at 214-c E 6th Street from 6:00-9:00 PM. Ages 21 and up. </span><br /><br />Here's DJ Orion in action;<br /><br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kvrz1ly1jFA?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kvrz1ly1jFA?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Here's a sample of the Fania Records <span style="font-style: italic;">El Rey</span>:<br /><br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/6UwxHqfkgfs?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/6UwxHqfkgfs?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><a class="addthis_button" href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&username=xa-4cb092972c97674e"><img src="http://s7.addthis.com/static/btn/v2/lg-share-en.gif" alt="Bookmark and Share" style="border: 0pt none;" width="125" height="16" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#username=xa-4cb092972c97674e"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END -->Manny Moraleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302522857332123309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243457538065482884.post-54249522754036616022010-10-03T15:02:00.039-05:002010-10-03T18:07:36.750-05:00Este Vato, The Raspas and Stars Collide at Trophy's<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPqifTTMH_05Mo7pd5GUeSosV9Z3Hfl5d7xOy8Qttce8nz0aDEHIOsE_z8Ucza_v4Y419gbGsi8UyaZ6RZm6yVSssiBZeMgLc56w5ihTKhtMr1FCh9xVHBTV14Dq4R_dBubIRBco8bUX4/s1600/Trophys+Bar+2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPqifTTMH_05Mo7pd5GUeSosV9Z3Hfl5d7xOy8Qttce8nz0aDEHIOsE_z8Ucza_v4Y419gbGsi8UyaZ6RZm6yVSssiBZeMgLc56w5ihTKhtMr1FCh9xVHBTV14Dq4R_dBubIRBco8bUX4/s400/Trophys+Bar+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523593014479333122" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I went to <a href="http://www.myspace.com/trophystx"><span style="font-style: italic;">Trophy's Bar and Grill</span></a>, one of my favorite Austin music venues because of it's comfortable neighborhood bar atmosphere, on September 18, 2010. I specifically went to see three bands on the line-up that night. The first was my favorite Austin Latin Fusion band, <a href="http://estevato.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Este Vato</span></a>. The second band was <a href="http://www.myspace.com/theraspas"><span style="font-style: italic;">The Raspas</span></a>, a Reggae band I first saw about a year ago at <a href="http://www.myspace.com/amsterdamaustin"><span style="font-style: italic;">The Amsterdam</span></a>. Lastly, <a href="http://www.starscolliderocks.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Stars Collide</span>,</a> a rock band I hadn't seen but has been on my "must see list." <a href="http://www.myspace.com/faar9music"><span style="font-style: italic;">Frank "FAAR" Ramirez</span></a>, drummer for Este Vato is also the drummer for Stars Collide.<br /><br />It was a great night for music. There was a festive crowd, it's always friendly and there's a feel or a bond among the crowd because they all know and follow the same bands. They feel comfortable yelling, screaming encouragement at the bands and definitely like dancing to their music.<br /><br />Check out Trophy's, it' on South Congress Ave., Este Vato, The Raspas and Star Collide soon. I promise you won't be disappointed.<br /><br />Este Vato introduced two new songs. The first "Levántate," which they have worked on for about a month. The second song, with no title as of yet, they wrote the night before. I really like both songs because they have a strong solid sound and beat. The two songs are definitely Este Vato trademark songs.<br /><br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/e_zrr6GABlk?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/e_zrr6GABlk?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/GH-oiTi4lJM?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/GH-oiTi4lJM?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />The Raspas "Poor Man Style" a great Reggae song that has become a favorite.<br /><br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/YUe-UGr8JbA?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/YUe-UGr8JbA?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Stars Collide has a strong Rock sound and singer. They perform the song, "Better."<br /><br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ju_UcuHsSqY?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ju_UcuHsSqY?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />For more videos on this and other performances go to: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/MannyGoCrazy"><span style="font-style: italic;">YouTube MannyGoCrazy Channel</span></a>.<br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><a class="addthis_button" href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&username=xa-4ca90925542f6641"><img src="http://s7.addthis.com/static/btn/v2/lg-share-en.gif" alt="Bookmark and Share" style="border: 0pt none;" width="125" height="16" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#username=xa-4ca90925542f6641"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END -->Manny Moraleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302522857332123309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243457538065482884.post-29294298311592305612010-10-02T21:26:00.030-05:002010-10-02T22:37:57.300-05:00Este Vato at Beauty Bar on September 1st<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeftNWxSl1XIx6cWvZblCbfamD8By6cDOhPLOYFzR-wDBOie4MbIFPYqQ5iynfQCToeS-uOSrRq77cmkwA8b39o-f0kZ64n5fx_-bLgtUybul2hVv3Z4sroS2jtuyyy6qv7UYR_oB-Yc0/s1600/Beauty+Bar.gif"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 272px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeftNWxSl1XIx6cWvZblCbfamD8By6cDOhPLOYFzR-wDBOie4MbIFPYqQ5iynfQCToeS-uOSrRq77cmkwA8b39o-f0kZ64n5fx_-bLgtUybul2hVv3Z4sroS2jtuyyy6qv7UYR_oB-Yc0/s400/Beauty+Bar.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523649359784705650" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />After looking at my social calender, I realized that it had been three months since I last saw<a href="http://estevato.com/"> <span style="font-style: italic;">Este Vato</span></a> perform. It wasn't that I didn't want to see Este Vato. My schedule just didn't seem to coincide with their performance dates. It got to the point where I needed an Este Vato "fix."<br /><br />It's no secret that Este Vato is my favorite band. I like their unique Latin Fusion sound created with a DJ and an Mecee. I first saw Este Vato back in October 2008 at <a href="http://flamingocantina.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Flamingo Cantina</span></a>. We definitely have a history and I've lost count of how many times I've seen them perform. We are friends and I support them as often as I can. On September 1, 2010 I finally got to see Este Vato perform at the <span style="font-style: italic;">Beauty Bar</span> in Austin, Texas. Every time I see them perform, I swear they sound better than the previous time I saw them.<br /><br />You can find out more about Este Vato at the following links:<br /><a href="http://estevato.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">www.estevato.com</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/estevatomusic"><span style="font-style: italic;">www.myspace.com/estevatomusic</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Este-Vato/52429736566?sid=087ed8b97bcb2c621856ff4ef9d19c06&ref=s"><span style="font-style: italic;">Este Vato Facebook Page</span></a><br /><br /><br />Here are a couple of songs from Este Vato's Beauty Bar performance:<br /><br /><br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/yVk0t3ljAKE?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/yVk0t3ljAKE?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/L0GyibIs1pY?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/L0GyibIs1pY?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />To see more videos of Este Vato performances go to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/MannyGoCrazy"><span style="font-style: italic;">YouTube MannyGoCrazy Channel</span></a>.<br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><a class="addthis_button" href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&username=xa-4ca7efe216b3b750"><img src="http://s7.addthis.com/static/btn/v2/lg-share-en.gif" alt="Bookmark and Share" style="border: 0pt none;" width="125" height="16" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#username=xa-4ca7efe216b3b750"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END -->Manny Moraleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302522857332123309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243457538065482884.post-58766978302744377642010-10-02T17:24:00.012-05:002010-10-02T17:31:11.619-05:00Another Fantastic Austin Vida Showcase<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikEcfxTest66aQD6tjanNEea9IFRxK-nTtCGGKq7TaZ78Twr7t9l-ykjxyGyrs-G7K1Evj2k9Xs_iD1KAvJqAXRI5oEmM7kPOWJ0_nEpBYNx2556QCEwKrfSEiyWiePM6S2P9SZVkkY6o/s1600/AVSEPTEMBER3RD.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikEcfxTest66aQD6tjanNEea9IFRxK-nTtCGGKq7TaZ78Twr7t9l-ykjxyGyrs-G7K1Evj2k9Xs_iD1KAvJqAXRI5oEmM7kPOWJ0_nEpBYNx2556QCEwKrfSEiyWiePM6S2P9SZVkkY6o/s400/AVSEPTEMBER3RD.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523577200261734322" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.austinvida.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Austin Vida</span></a> put together another fantastic Latin showcase recently at <a href="http://rutamaya.net/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Ruta Maya</span></a>. They brought in four "in demand" musical groups and artist that provided music to please all musical taste. The line-up included from Austin, <a href="http://www.arthuryoria.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Arthur Yoria</span></a>, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/jeztunes"><span style="font-style: italic;">JEZ</span></a>, <a href="http://www.laguerrillamusic.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">La Guerrilla</span></a> and from San Antonio,<span style="font-style: italic;"> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/bombasta">Bombasta</a></span>. All these bands, I noticed, have a solid fan base which are dedicated and travel near and far to see them perform.<br /><br />I do have to say that Austin Vida has the knack of recognizing exceptional Latin talent and bringing them together for consistently successful showcases of fun and dance. I've been to all of Austin Vida showcases and based on audience attendance, the amount of dancing, the amount of laughter and fun, I'd definitely give this one "Six Flags."<br /><br />More future showcases are being planned which will be bigger and better, so stay connected to <a href="http://www.austinvida.com/"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">austinvida.com</span></a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Here is a sample of the artist and their music that night</span>:<br /><br />Arthur Yoria<br /><br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ijOFTxZhii8?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ijOFTxZhii8?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />JEZ<br /><br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/W2mqMBsvAP0?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/W2mqMBsvAP0?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />La Guerrilla<br /><br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qkd3JQVHv68?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qkd3JQVHv68?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Bombasta<br /><br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/wWYhvBasEts?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/wWYhvBasEts?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />To see more videos of this showcase and other musical groups and events, go to my <span style="font-style: italic;">YouTube <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/MannyGoCrazy">MannyGoCrazy Channel</a></span>.<br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><a class="addthis_button" href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&username=xa-4ca7b1fb56daeef2"><img src="http://s7.addthis.com/static/btn/v2/lg-share-en.gif" alt="Bookmark and Share" style="border: 0pt none;" width="125" height="16" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#username=xa-4ca7b1fb56daeef2"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END -->Manny Moraleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302522857332123309noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243457538065482884.post-14060863380903099092010-08-28T07:20:00.029-05:002010-08-28T18:02:23.465-05:00World Beat Cruise with Jai Roots<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4wh8kD-XAHvYQmLwSH-USklg-XizMhrbQBQwU1Wz9spqVZrac5x58kjBmvSke9OQsqkbHfHRuMRZ-GlxTSqRFbQwmjpnpDoGpuedgX7ceKEL2uTp8GRJ30QlDQNWBN-398XQVNu9VPUM/s1600/bemba_jai.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4wh8kD-XAHvYQmLwSH-USklg-XizMhrbQBQwU1Wz9spqVZrac5x58kjBmvSke9OQsqkbHfHRuMRZ-GlxTSqRFbQwmjpnpDoGpuedgX7ceKEL2uTp8GRJ30QlDQNWBN-398XQVNu9VPUM/s400/bemba_jai.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510436658961864322" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I had so much fun on the last <span style="font-weight: bold;">World Beat Cruise</span> that I again booked another passage. There are several reasons why I was back on the cruise. First, <a href="http://bembaentertainment.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Bembe Entertainment</span></a> knows how to throw a party. Second, you have a large <a href="http://www.capitalcruises.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Capital Cruises</span></a> party boat on Lady Bird Lake in downtown scenic Austin, Texas. Third, you have liquor, food, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/djjahkarma"><span style="font-style: italic;">DJ Jah Karma</span></a> and live music. Fourth, <a href="http://www.jairoots.com/home-nosound.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">Jai Roots & the Herb-n-Café Project</span></a> was the band for the cruise. I had recently seen Jai Roots and the Project at <a href="http://www.momosclub.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Momo's</span></a> and immediately liked them. Jai Roots is very charismatic and has a striking stage presence. The Project is strong musically and cranks up the Reggae and World Beat music. If I had to be on a party boat for "<a href="http://www.gilligansisle.com/theme.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">a three hour cruise</span></a>," I would definitely pick Jai Roots and the Project.<br /><br /><a href="http://bembaentertainment.com/?page_id=39"><span style="font-style: italic;">Brandon Badillo</span></a> welcomes the party people to the third of four Bemba Entertainment World Beat Cruises.<br /><br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/PsGAI-lK0aM?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/PsGAI-lK0aM?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Picturesque view of party go-ers and scenic view from cruise boat.<br /><br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/AP5ho4BdnrE?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/AP5ho4BdnrE?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Jai Roots & the Herb-n-Café Project perform "ChanChan" to get party started.<br /><br /><object width="400" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/J2w6brYvVDU?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/J2w6brYvVDU?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />The final <a href="http://bembaentertainment.com/?page_id=36"><span style="font-style: italic;">World Beat Cruise</span></a> of the series will be on September 29, 2010. Don't miss out. You now have a pretty good idea of what the cruise will be like.<br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><div><a title="data:post.title" url="data:post.url" class="addthis_button"><img src="http://s7.addthis.com/static/btn/v2/lg-share-en.gif" alt="Bookmark and Share" style="border: 0pt none;" width="125" height="16" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript">var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};</script><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#username=moralesmanny"></script></div><br /><!-- AddThis Button END -->Manny Moraleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302522857332123309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243457538065482884.post-24798026243287344162010-08-13T12:07:00.007-05:002010-08-13T12:16:57.873-05:00Musicians Rule!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFP8X-MPG3H8ND4Jgy3Ckvkd7KweQbE38JxkUMQB35vd6ZXZ885ZQB7_L7SRU40xwC9kHrmAC3QnkRsil-qHwaxL7LT4Q6QvVEJSJ9tDVrv_9ubC_-LxreAL3jpBnjsbHL-nOZx6i-LPk/s1600/Musicians+Rule.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 391px; height: 336px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFP8X-MPG3H8ND4Jgy3Ckvkd7KweQbE38JxkUMQB35vd6ZXZ885ZQB7_L7SRU40xwC9kHrmAC3QnkRsil-qHwaxL7LT4Q6QvVEJSJ9tDVrv_9ubC_-LxreAL3jpBnjsbHL-nOZx6i-LPk/s400/Musicians+Rule.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504942508223886466" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I don't know when or where I got this photo but I found it very humorous.<br /><br />Musicians, enjoy the glory.<br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><div><a title="data:post.title" url="data:post.url" class="addthis_button"><img src="http://s7.addthis.com/static/btn/v2/lg-share-en.gif" alt="Bookmark and Share" style="border: 0pt none;" width="125" height="16" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript">var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};</script><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#username=moralesmanny"></script></div><br /><!-- AddThis Button END -->Manny Moraleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302522857332123309noreply@blogger.com0