Austin Vida and Bemba Entertainment Showcase April 8, 2011

Austin Vida and Bemba Entertainment are combining forces again to bring you another "kick ass" event for the Spring season on April 8, 2011 at Flamingo Cantina in Austin, Texas.

Austin Vida by itself has produced several successful showcases featuring exceptional Latin and Latino member bands at Stubb's, The Parish, Ruta Maya and Mi Casa Cantina as well several Listening Parties in association with Nacional Records and Fania Records.

Bemba Entertainment also has a long track record of exceptional showcases in Austin. Bemba Entertainment currently books world music bands for KUT 90.5fm World Music Night every Tuesday at Momo's 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.

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 Este Vato, 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 Master Blaster Sound System, a band which includes samples, loops and dance beats mixed by member DJ Dus. Master Blaster also includes talented members from La Conquista and Charanga Cake. The band creates unique music they call "Cumbia Krunk." The touring band is Making Movies, no stranger to Austin, a collective of exceptionally talented musicians which perform Indie music in English and Spanish with a definite Latin flair.

Venue: Flamingo Cantina located at 515 East 6th Street in Austin, Texas

Date: April 8, 2011

Cover Charge: $8 (18 years+) Doors Open at 9:00 PM

Musical Line-up and Times:

Este Vato at 10:00 PM
Making Movies at 11:15 PM
Master Blaster Sound System at 12:30 AM

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.


Este Vato


Making Movies


Master Blaster Sound System


To keep up with everything "Latin" in Austin, Texas check out Austin Vida's Event's Calender.

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Austin Vida: The Only Latin Free Week Showcase

Free Week, January 1-9, 2011, in Austin, Texas is over. Of all the Free Week shows that I went to, the Austin Vida showcase at Stubb's Bar-B-Q 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.

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.

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.

Sour Soul from Mexico City
plays Indie/Psychedelic/Rock


The Young Maths from McAllen, Texas
plays Garage/Idie/Punk


Hydra Melody from San Antonio, Texas
plays Experimental/Progressive/Rock


Vinyl Dharma from Austin, Texas
plays Indie/Rock/Electronic


More showcases are being planned in the future so stay up to date at Austin Vida or Austin Vida Facebook page.

Best Free Week Pick is Saturday January 8, 2011

Austin Vida is presenting a very special Free Week Showcase at Stubb's 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.

Venue: Stubb's Bar-B-Q 801 Red River Austin, Texas 78701

Cost: FREE/No Cover Charge

Other Details: Doors open at 9:00 PM, Inside Show, All Ages welcome

Musical Line-up:


Sour Soul - Mexico City, Mexico - Psychedelic/Rock/Soul


The Young Maths - McAllen, Texas - Garage/Indie/Punk


Hydra Melody - Helotes, Texas - Experimental/Progressive/Rock


Vinyl Dharma - Austin, Texas - Alternative/Electronica/Indie



do512 provides an excellent link to all of the Free Week Events. Check it out.

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Austin Vida's "Mi Gente" Salsa Happy Hour at The Parish in October

Austin Vida is teaming up with The Parish, 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 Mojito drink special and ends at 9:00 PM.

Now, a happy hour is a happy hour is a happy! To make this happy hour a "Salsa Happy Hour," who else than DJ Orion, in conjunction with Fania Records could truly make it happen. DJ Orion, one of the members of Peligrosa All-Stars DJ's, spins tunes from an extensive list of Fania Records artists and others. This happy hour highlighted the late great Tito Puente. Fania Records is celebrating their release of Tito Puente two-disk anthology, El Rey. You know, El Rey is a must for all true Salseros, Latin music lovers and of course, DJ's.

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.

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.

Here's DJ Orion in action;



Here's a sample of the Fania Records El Rey:

Another Fantastic Austin Vida Showcase

Austin Vida put together another fantastic Latin showcase recently at Ruta Maya. They brought in four "in demand" musical groups and artist that provided music to please all musical taste. The line-up included from Austin, Arthur Yoria, JEZ, La Guerrilla and from San Antonio, Bombasta. All these bands, I noticed, have a solid fan base which are dedicated and travel near and far to see them perform.

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."

More future showcases are being planned which will be bigger and better, so stay connected to austinvida.com.

Here is a sample of the artist and their music that night:

Arthur Yoria



JEZ



La Guerrilla



Bombasta



To see more videos of this showcase and other musical groups and events, go to my YouTube MannyGoCrazy Channel.

Latin Music Month 2010

May is Latino Music Month

May 2010

April 30

Latino Music Month Warm-Up

Squeezebox Mania featuring Santiago Jimenez Jr., Joel Guzman & Sarah Fox, Corey Ledet & Ponty Bone@ Threadgill’s World Headquarters, 9 PM

Austin Cinco de Mayo Celebration @ Fiesta Gardens, Grupo Cinco Doce, Yayo Castillo y Rumores, Grammy Award Winners Los Texmaniacs, 6:30 PM

May 1

Official LMM 2010 Kick-Off:

Texas Folklife Resources Presents: THE BIG SQUEEZE Accordion Contest
Co-Sponsored by The Bob Bullock Texas History Museum & ALMA
@ The Bob Bullock Texas History Museum featuring Mariachi Corbetas, Conjunto Aztlan & Grammy Award Winners Los Texmaniacs with Special Guest Joel Guzman

Austin Cinco De Mayo Celebration @ Fiesta Gardens, Level Hill, Knights, Ballet Folklorico de McCallum High School, Mariachi, Grupo Cinco Doce, A.J. Castillo & Jay Perez, 1 PM to Midnight

Texas Community Music Festival @ Central Market North Lamar Sponsored by the Austin Jazz Alliance, featuring Beto & the Fairlanes, Vallenatos de Mi Tierra, Jimmy Duran & Dizzy Lizard, Tiburon & Leroy Rodriguez Trio, 10 AM to 9 PM

Old Pecan Street Festival on Austin’s Historic Sixth Street, El Tule (1 PM)

Frank Gomez Band @ Baby Acapulco – Arboretum, 7 PM
Aquadrums & Sonido Sol @ Mi Casa Cantina,
Los Gallos @ Maria Maria, 8 PM
Trio Los Romanceros @ Las Palomas Restaurant, 6:30 PM
3 Jazz Collective, Sao Paulo Restaurant, 6 PM

May 2

Austin Cinco De Mayo Celebration @ Fiesta Gardens, 20th Annual Austin Conjunto Festival, University of Texas Conjunto, Dueto Carta Blanca de Jorge y Mague, Henry Zimmerle, Johnny Degollado, Ricky Naranjo, Los Texas Wranglers

Old Pecan Street Festival on Austin's Historic Sixth Street featuring La Guerrilla (1 PM - Twin Liquors Stage), Latin at Heart (1 PM - Trinity Stage), Boca Abajo (2 PM), Kalua (3 PM), AT Boyz (7 PM)

La Que Buena 104.3 FM y La Jefa 107.7 FM Cinco de Mayo Celebration @ The Travis County Expo Center featuring Larry Hernández,.Alacranes Musical, Conjunto Atardecer, Grupo Varonil, Terribles Del Norte, Sangre Felina, Los Atravankados, & Sonido CoCos Locos

Mariachi Relampago @ Nuevo Leon, 1 PM
Buzz Guerra @ Blue Dahlia Bistro, 11:30 AM
The Brew @ The Oasis, 7 PM

May 3

Buzz Guerra @ Austin Bergstrom Int. Airport, 3:30 PM

May 4

Este Vato, La Guerrilla, Mauricio Callejas & Adrian Bourgeois @ Momo’s,
Boombox with Carlos Sosa @ Lucky Lounge, 10 PM
Vitera @ Maria Maria, 8 PM

May 5

Del Castillo @ Threadgill’s World Headquarters, 8 PM
Mariachi Tamazula @ El Sol y La Luna, 8 PM
Cienfuegos/La Mona Loca @ Ruta Maya, 9 PM
A.T. Boyz @ Baby Acapulco (US-290 & I-35), 7 PM
Los Texas Wranglers for San Jose Church Pre-Mother’s Day Dance, 7 PM
Javier Jazz @ Las Palomas Restaurant, 6:30 PM
Jonas Alvarez @ Cantina Laredo, 5 PM

May 6

The Gipsy Kings @ The Backyard, 7 PM
Son y No Son, Central Market Westgate, 6:30 PM
The Bobby Fuentes Show @ Guero’s , 6:30 PM
0+ Positivo @ Speakeasy, 9:30 PM
Buzz Guerra @ Blue Dahlia Bistro, 7:30 PM

May 7

Live at the Plaza featuring Charanga Cakewalk @Austin City Hall, Noon

Grupo Fantasma @ Antone’s, 9 PM (Two Nights)
Samba de Esquina, Brazilian Jam @ Esquina Tango, 9 PM
Foco Rojo @ El Taquito (Round Rock)
Los Flames @ Guero’s , 6:30 PM
Mariachi Tamazula @ El Sol y La Luna, 8 PM
Jonas Alvarez @ Austin Bergstrom Int. Airport, 3:30 PM
Jonas Alvarez @ Casa Chapala Downtown, 7 PM

May 8

Grupo Fantasma @ Antone’s, 9 PM (Two Nights)
Noche de Tango Vivo with Glover Gill & the Strings @ Esquina Tango, 9 PM
Jerry Lee Lewis Revival Festival featuring Rick Trevino & many other acts, 7 PM
Trio Los Romanceros @ Las Palomas Restaurant, 6:30 PM
3 Jazz Collective, Sao Paulo Restaurant, 6 PM
El Tule @ Austin Paddle Jam

May 9

Boleros, Flores y Chocolate! featuring Leticia Rodriguez in Honor of Mother’s Day @ Esquina Tango, 3 PM

Ritmo 3 @ Ruta Maya, 8:30 PM
The Brew @ The Oasis, 7 PM
Jonas Alvarez @ Cantina Laredo, Noon
Son y No Son @ Manuel’s Downtown, 12:30 PM
Mariachi Relampago @ Nuevo Leon, 1 PM
Tiburon @ Guero’s, 3 PM
Buzz Guerra @ Blue Dahlia Bistro, 11:30 AM

May 11

Boombox with Carlos Sosa @ Lucky Lounge, 10 PM
Foco Rojo @ Cedar Street

May 12

Cienfuegos/La Mona Loca @ Ruta Maya, 9 PM
Javier Jazz @ Las Palomas Restaurant, 6:30 PM

May 13

Cypress Hill @ Stubb’s Amphitheater
0+ Positivo @ Speakeasy, 9:30 PM
Buzz Guerra @ Blue Dahlia Bistro, 7:30 PM

May 14

Live at the Plaza featuring Myrna Cabello @ Austin City Hall, Noon

O+Positivo @ Esquina Tango, 9 PM
Mariachi Tamazula @ El Sol y La Luna, 8 PM
Jonas Alvarez @ Baby Acapulco Stonelake Blvd., 7 PM
Los Flames @ Guero’s , 6:30 PM
Buzz Guerra @ La Pena Art Gallery, 6 PM

May 15

Tu Rock y Zero Absoluto @ Mi Casa Cantina
3 Jazz Collective, Sao Paulo Restaurant, 6 PM
Trio Los Romanceros @ Las Palomas Restaurant, 6:30 PM

May 16

Dolores Catholic Church Jamaica featuring Los Texas Wranglers & many other acts, All Day

The Brew @ The Oasis, 7 PM
Café con Letras @ Ruta Maya, 7 PM
Mariachi Relampago @ Nuevo Leon, 1 PM
Leticia Rodriguez @ Central Market Westgate, 12:30 PM
Buzz Guerra @ Blue Dahlia Bistro, 11:30 AM

May 18

Boombox with Carlos Sosa, Lucky Lounge @ 10 PM
Buzz Guerra @ UT Club, 5 PM

May 19

Cienfuegos/La Mona Loca @ Ruta Maya, 9 PM
Javier Jazz @ Las Palomas Restaurant, 6:30 PM

May 20

0+ Positivo @ Speakeasy, 9:30 PM
Buzz Guerra @ Blue Dahlia Bistro, 7:30 PM
Jonas Alvarez @ Maneul’s Great Hills, 6:30 PM

May 21

Pachanga Fest 2010 @ Fiesta Gardens featuring more than 20 bands over the course of the weekend. Visit www.PachangaFest.com for more details and to buy tickets.

Live at the Plaza featuring Grupo Fantasma @ Austin City Hall, Noon

Foco Rojo @ El Taquito (Round Rock)
Mariachi Tamazula @ El Sol y La Luna, 8 PM
Ritmo 3 @ El Sol y La Luna, 10 PM
Los Flames @ Guero’s , 6:30 PM
Leticia Rodriguez @ Connie’s Beer Garden, 1812 MLK Blvd., 6 PM

May 22

Pachanga Fest 2010 @ Fiesta Gardens featuring more than 20 bands over the course of the weekend. Visit www.PachangaFest.com for more details and to buy tickets.

3 Jazz Collective @ Sao Paulo Restaurant, 6 PM
Trio Los Romanceros @ Las Palomas Restaurant, 6:30 PM

May 23

Health Alliance for Austin Musicans (HAAM) Rockstar Brunch featuring Ocote Soul Sounds @ Zilker Clubhouse, Noon to 2 PM

Texas Music Museum – Tejano Legends Showcase (more details soon)

Ritmo 3 @ Ruta Maya, 8:30 PM
The Brew @ The Oasis, 7 PM
Mariachi Relampago @ Nuevo Leon, 1 PM
Buzz Guerra @ Blue Dahlia Bistro, 11:30 AM

May 25

Boombox with Carlos Sosa @ Lucky Lounge, 10 PM

May 26

Cienfuegos/La Mona Loca @ Ruta Maya, 9 PM
Javier Jazz @ Las Palomas Restaurant, 6:30 PM

May 27

0+ Positivo @ Speakeasy, 9:30 PM
Buzz Guerra @ Blue Dahlia Bistro, 7:30 PM

May 28

Live at the Plaza featuring Los T-Birds @ Austin City Hall, Noon

SIMS Foundation, Bembe Entertainment & Central Market (North Lamar) Latin Music Showcase featuring Huerta Culture & Os Alquimistas, 6:30 PM

Mariachi Tamazula @ El Sol y La Luna, 8 PM
Ritmo 3 @ El Sol y La Luna, 10 PM
Los Flames @ Guero’s , 6:30 PM

May 29

SIMS Foundation, Bembe Entertainment, Dance International & Central Market (North Lamar) “Salsa Central” 4th Annual Salsa Dance Competition featuring music by Cienfuegos and dance contest music by DJ Fabian, 6 PM

3 Jazz Collective @ Sao Paulo Restaurant, 6 PM
Trio Los Romanceros @ Las Palomas Restaurant, 6:30 PM

May 30

SIMS Foundation, Bembe Entertaiment & Central Market (North Lamar) Latin Music Showcase featuring UT South American Ensemble (12:30), Myrna Cabello (2:30), Mauricia Cabello (4:30), Vanessa Lively (6:30), Son de Rey (8:30).

The Brew @ The Oasis, 7 PM
Mariachi Relampago @ Nuevo Leon, 1 PM
La Tamiquena @ Momo’s
Jonas Alvarez @ Cantina Laredo, Noon
Leticia Rodriguez @ Manuel’s Downtown, 11:30 AM
Buzz Guerra @ Blue Dahlia Bistro, 11:30 AM

I always look forward to Latin Music Month in Austin, Texas during May because I know I can catch all my favorite Latin bands at one of the numerous venues or events. Plus ALMA puts together a comprehensive calender of events so that I don't have to search for my favorite bands, show dates or times and venues. Typically I'll search Austin Vida, do512, The Chrontourage, The Austin Chronicle, Austin360, The Austin American-Statesman, AhoraSi and read numerous blogs to compile a similar list for the week and sometimes the month. Lastly, the best event of Latin Music Month-Pachanga Latino Music Festival. I've attend the past two festival and have had a great time and have seen spectacular bands like Nortec Collective-Bostich y Fussible and Mexican Institute of Sound (M.I.S.). This year will be even better with major headliners like Bomba Stereo, Pilar Diaz, Pacha Massive and several local and regional bands. For me May is the official opening for Summer music and outdoor concerts. Hope to see you at some of the events.

Review: Austin Vida and Go Hispano Present Sexy Marvin

If you weren't at Stubb's Bar-B-Q on Wednesday, you missed the best show of the year. If you're asking, "Who in the hell is Sexy Marvin? Is he a guy? or What?" I had the same reaction when I heard about the showcase. I did go to Myspace to check out Sexy Marvin, a four piece band from Monterrey, Mexico, and I have to say I liked what I heard. I was also impressed by the bands they have shared a stage with, like Cold Play and Killers. I really didn't know what to expect but after seeing Sexy Marvin on Wednesday night, I have to say now I am a fan. I can see why they opened for Cold Play and Killer, they are that fantastic. Sexy Marvin has an Indie, Rock sound which everyone will like. Check out the video of "Follow" I recorded at Stubb's and you come to your own conclusion.



The other band on the line up, Vinyl Dharma, is a band that I had heard of but have never seen. They are a local five piece Austin band that won MTV2's On the Rise Contest and MTV2 also recorded a Vinyl Dharma performance at Stubb's which was featured on MTV2's "Austin Week" in December 2008. Vinyl Dharma is an Indie band with Electronica and Alternative influences which fit in perfectly with Sexy Marvin and they also blew me away. I also had an opportunity to talk to John Montemayor, guitar, about the band, their music and their Brownville, Texas background. John is a really nice guy, very friendly and was gracious enough to give me a copy of their Vinyl Dharma EP. I've been playing the EP over and over again and it's great. Get a copy if you can. Check the video I recorded at Stubb's of Vinyl Dharma performing "The Sunshine Rave."



The opening band, Rubik, is also from Monterrey and is a band that I last saw at Ruta Maya back in January. They play Alternative, Grunge and Britpop and I have also become a solid fan of Rubik. They played exceptionally well and complimented both Vinyl Dharma and Sexy Marvin music. I was again lucky to receive another CD, this time a copy of Rubik's "Abril" CD from Angie, the lead vocal and front girl. Thank you Angie and hope to see Rubik soon. I'm sorry to say I was unable to record Rubik that night but please view a Ruta Maya performance.



The showcase was presented by Austin Vida and Go Hispano and produced by Vivo Alternativo. I have to say they put together an exceptional line up and are to be congratulated for their creativity. There are other showcases in the making and you can bet I'll be there. Will you?

Austin Vida & Go Hispano Present Sexy Marvin at Stubb's

Austin Vida and Go Hispano presents Sexy Marvin, produced by Vivo Alternativo.

Venue: Stubb's Bar-B-Q (indoors) 801 Red River in Austin, Texas

Date: March 31, 2010
Time: Doors Open at 9:00 PM

Line Up: Rubik, Vinyl Dharma and Sexy Marvin

Cost: $8 Advance and $10 at the door
Tickets: Available at www.frontgatetickets.com

"Sexy Marvin is an indie band from Monterrey, Mexico who made their name after opening shows for Muse, The Killers and Coldplay. They are heavily influenced by Brit-pop and bands like Depeche Mode, Interpol and of course, Morrissey. Mexicans love Moz more than anyone. You'll love them too." (Source: www.ianlovesmusic.blogspot.com)

View and listen to Sexy Marvin's "Follow," I know you'll like it:



"Opening for Sexy Marvin is Austin's own, Vinyl Dharma. Those of you who have been following the Austin indie scene for a while know the name. They were on MTV2 Austin Week back in 2008 and made quite the name for themselves around that time. Theses young Latino, Rio Grande Valley transplants are a good fit to play with Sexy Marvin. Their influences and sound is similar but different enough not to be too "samesy". Vinyl Dharma reminds me of bands like New Order. I'm looking forward to seeing them live again. Check them our here on MTV2." (Source: www.ianlovesmusic.blogspot.com)

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Rubik is an Alternative/Grunge/Brit Pop band from Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. They have been together for seven years and their popularity has steadily grown in Mexico and now in the U.S. They first came to Austin in November 2009 to play El Sol y La Luna, a popular venue on Sixth Street. I did get to see Rubik in February at Ruta Maya Coffee House and Organic Coffee Importing in South Austin, Texas and they made more fans with their fantastic music and sound. I do have to say that I do like the rapport that they establish with the audience, it's warm and witty. I'm looking forward to seeing them perform again because I became a fan as well.



Hope to see you there!

Review: Austin Vida's Nacional Records Listening Party

I attended Austin Vida's Nacional Records Listening Party on Tuesday March 2nd and had a great time. This is the second Listening Party in this series that I have attended and you will definitely find me at the next party on March 30, 2010.

There are several things I have enjoyed about the Listening Party:

First, I like the venue, Mi Casa Tamales and Cantina at 503 East 6th Street in Austin, Texas. Mi Casa has a long bar where you can sit or just hang out while you watch three big screen televisions. There is plenty of additional sitting with tables and chairs and a long bench sit the length of the venue. Mi Casa not only provides a really comfortable atmosphere, they have tamales! They offer delicious pork, chicken, chicken with verde sauce and vegetarian tamales and they are large and over stuffed with the filling. This fact that they offer tamales as well as drinks sets Mi Casa apart from surrounding venues. Additionally, they have a good sound system and ample floor space for dancing or just standing close to the band or DJ.

Second, the DJ and the music. DJ Chorizo Funk spins some excellent funky, soulful Latin tunes. I've been to a lot of events and venues where the DJ is the focal point and the DJ either makes or breaks the event. DJ Chorizo Funk makes this party happen. He grabs you with his music as soon as you walk in the door and keeps your attention for the rest of the night. I found myself, as well as other people, saying "Damn he's good." The Nacional Records CD releases have also been pretty good with Chocquibtown being my favorite. Check out DJ Chorizo Funk's website,, www.djchorizofunk.wordpress.com and listen to his music, I promise you'll like it as much as I did.



Last but not least, the Give Aways! When you come into Mi Casa, you are given a ticket that will put you into the drawings for prizes. The prizes include copies of Nacional's CD releases, Nacional Records T-shirts and stickers plus the Grand Prize. The past two grand prizes have been pretty good and definitely a good reason to come to the Listening Party. The first party gave away two tickets to Austin's Carnaval and this recent party gave away two tickets to Los Amigos Invisible show on Friday April 2, 2010 at Antone's.

Oh, I almost forgot the most important reason I like the Listening Party, the people I've met. I've met some really cool people and shared some tamales and good conversation. Tuesdays are that much better. Hope to see you there next time.

The Listening Parties are also in association with Bemba Entertainment.

Austin Vida's Listening Party March 2nd

Austin Vida and Bemba Entertainment are hosting a Nacional Records Listening Party on March 2, 2010.

Location: Mi Casa Tamales and Cantina 603 East 6th Street, Austin, Texas

Cost: FREE

Time: 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Events for the Evening: DJ Chorizo Funk will spin the tunes of two new album releases.

Drawings for Prizes: Copies of CDs and two tickets to Los Amigos Invisible on April 2, 2010 at Antone's

New Releases: Chocquibtown "ORO" and Various Artist "Vos Sabes ...Como Te Esperaba! Tribute to Los Fabulosos Cadillacs"

I attended the first Listening Party on Februay 2, 2010 at Mi Casa Tamales and Cantina and it was a packed house. The party was on, the DJ was working the crowd, the drinks and tamales were flowing and the crowd was having a good time. Get there early because the word is out on the Listening Party and it will be a full house again and then some.