Tejano News

22-Dec-99

Los Lobos & Nydia Rojas headlining Celebrate LA 2000!
Nydia Rojas has been invited by Univision Network to be the celebrity star for their Rose Parade Special, to be broadcast live from Pasadena on New Year's Day, January 1, 2000! Nydia has recorded Univision's parade theme song (Mercedes Sosa's "Cancisn Con Todos") which will be used in all TV and radio spots to promote the parade (running locally on KMEX-TV Ch. 34, KLVE-FM, KSCA-FM, KLAX-FM) as well as a "making of/behind the scenes" special that will air Dec. 25 at 11am. On Jan. 1, the pre-parade event coverage begins at 7am and at 7:50am, Nydia is to perform the song on the live broadcast, followed by Grand Marshall Roy Disney's address. Then the Rose Parade begins! Univision's Rose Parade Special will be broadcast nationally and internationally throughout Latin America. Hollywood Records artists Los Lobos and Nydia Rojas are headlining "Celebrate LA 2000," Los Angeles' downtown millennium celebration. Special note: ABC News will broadcast live footage of Los Lobos' performance between 10:40-11:00pm as part of the network's national New Year's live coverage--set those VCRs!!! Event: Celebrate LA 2000 Place: Plaza Olvera (@ Alameda Street) Times: 9-10pm - Nydia Rojas 10-11:30pm - Los Lobos 12am - LA Spectacular, Fireworks, Laser Light Show

Los Lobos & Nydia Rojas headlining Celebrate LA 2000!

Nydia Rojas has been invited by Univision Network to be the celebrity star for their Rose Parade Special, to be broadcast live from Pasadena on New Year's Day, January 1, 2000!

Nydia has recorded Univision's parade theme song (Mercedes Sosa's "Cancisn Con Todos") which will be used in all TV and radio spots to promote the parade (running locally on KMEX-TV Ch. 34, KLVE-FM, KSCA-FM, KLAX-FM) as well as a "making of/behind the scenes" special that will air Dec. 25 at 11am.

On Jan. 1, the pre-parade event coverage begins at 7am and at 7:50am, Nydia is to perform the song on the live broadcast, followed by Grand Marshall Roy Disney's address. Then the Rose Parade begins!

Univision's Rose Parade Special will be broadcast nationally and internationally throughout Latin America.

Hollywood Records artists Los Lobos and Nydia Rojas are headlining "Celebrate LA 2000," Los Angeles' downtown millennium celebration.

Special note: ABC News will broadcast live footage of Los Lobos' performance between 10:40-11:00pm as part of the network's national New Year's live coverage--set those VCRs!!!

Event:  Celebrate LA 2000
Place:  Plaza Olvera (@ Alameda Street)
Times:  9-10pm    - Nydia Rojas
       10-11:30pm - Los Lobos
       12am       - LA Spectacular, Fireworks, Laser Light Show

14-Dec-99

NEWS REPORT
La Tropa F filed for Chap 11 bankruptcy protection in federal court in San Antonio.

By RAMIRO BURR
Special to Ondanet

SAN ANTONIO -- La Tropa F, which rose to become one of Tejano's hottest groups in the '90s, has filed for Chapter 11 voluntary bankruptcy protection.

In documents filed Friday afternoon in the United States Bankruptcy Court of the Western District of Texas, the San Antonio-based group is seeking protection from creditors while it reorganizes its finances. In the bankruptcy voluntary petition listed the band's debts of between $100,000 and $500,000 and estimated their assets at about the same value.

The list of creditors included the Internal Revenue Service and local merchandiser the Embroiderers.

Contacted Monday afternoon, Ben A. Wallis, attorney for the band, said he had no comment.

According to Luis R. Vera, attorney for the Embroiderers, his client is seeking more than $15,000 in unpaid merchandise and attorney fees.

Founded in 1970, La Tropa F emerged as a powerhouse in the burgeoning Tejano movement of the early '90s. After signing with the same label as the late Selena and Emilio, the group scored with the hits "Mil Noches," Lagrimas," "Quiero Yo Saber," "Que Mas Has Hecho Tu," "Juan Sabor," "Chaparrita," and "Otro Dia."

The band originally started out as a family band known as Los Hermanos Farias but switched names to La Tropa F in 1990. The most recent lineup included the Farias brothers: Joe Jr., Juan, David, Jaime, Jesse and brother/band manager Danny Farias.

However a source in the band said that Danny has been replaced in managerial duties by David.

(For more Tejano music news updates check out: wwww.expressnews.com)

11-Dec-99

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Gary Prince, 818.560.5670 or cary.prince@disney.com

October 29,1999

CHRIS PEREZ BAND DELIVERS
“BEST I CAN” MUSIC VIDEO & SINGLE IN SPANISH

After groundbreaking debut of “Best I Can” music video on the ABC Network and on Entertainment Tonight—seen by over 15 million viewers and spurring 200,000 website hits—Chris Perez Band takes single & video to their Latin fans

BURBANK, CA (October 29,1999) — On the heels of their sold-out U.S. tour with Maná, the Chris Perez Band releases their second Spanish single and music video “Lo Mejor Que Pueda.” The English version “Best I Can” recently premiered on the ABC Network, following the network debut of the movie “Selena.” Perez is the former husband and guitarist of Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla Perez.

“Lo Mejor Que Pueda” is the Spanish counterpart to “Best I Can,” off the band’s critically- acclaimed debut album Resurrection. Hailed as “an impressive bilingual album of emotion- packed guitar rock” by PeoDle magazine, the Spanish ballad was released to Latin radio in mid- October. VH-1 featured the song in their music special “Behind The Music: Selena,” where Perez recounts how he dealt with the personal tragedy and immersed himself in his music.

“As long as the song is on the record is exactly how long it took for me to write it,” notes Perez. “I sat down, and the song poured out from the emotion I was feeling.”

A gifted musician and respected leader in the Latin music world, Chris Perez spent the last four years writing music and laying the groundwork for his return to contemporary rock. The resulting album, Resurrection, is a blend of classic American guitar-rock and power-pop, fused with Latin rhythms. The album’s bilingual approach to music reflects a daily reality for the more than 30 million Hispanic-Americans in the United States.

3-Dec-99

Half-brother charged with murder of Los Lobo's wife

Even though Los Lobo's lead singer Cesar Rosas' wife, Sandra Ann Rosas, 47, has never been found since she vanished on Oct 23, her half brother, Gabriel Gomez, 39, was charged with kidnapping and murder. Gabriel has been in jail since a few days after Sandra's disappearence for parole violation.

The daughters of Cesar and Sandra Rosas returned to their home in Rowland Heights from an outing to find the front door of their house wide open with broken glass on the driveway and their mother not home and the Van gone. One of the daughters called their mother's cellphone. The cell phone was answered and they overheard their mother's voice and the voice of Gabriel Gomez. They reported to the police that the conversation between the two lead them to believe that Gomez was holding Sandra against her will.

Dallas Morning News printed: "Friends and investigaters said Mrs. Rosas had helped her half-brother obtain jobs and that he sometimes lived in a trailer behind the Rosas home. They have speculated that he may have become angry with Mrs. Rosas when she refused to give him further aid."

Gabriel Gomez was arraigned on murder and kidnapping charges with "special circumstances" last week in Citrus Municipal Court in West Covina, CA.

28-Nov-99

"Super Celebration of the Century!"

Non Profit Fund Raiser - With A Special Tribute To:
TONY De La ROSA
Saturday, December 4, 1999 12 noon - 11pm

Tejano Saloom & Enterainment Center, Pharr, TX
1300 W. Nolana Loop, Pharr, TX 956-702-1988 or 956-787-0666

Music Entertainment Live On Outdoor Stage:
* THE HOMETOWN BOYS * LOS DOS GILBERTOS
* TONY De La ROSA
* TRAVIESO * SIERRA * JO ANGEL y AMBICION * JESSE MARROQUIN * VERONICA * GILBERTO PEREZ * LOS GILLITOS * BECKY MIRELES * LAS MARIES
(Talent Subject To Change Without Notice)

ALL DAY ENTERTAINMENT - FOOD BOOTHS - FAMILY FUN
Saturday Admission Adults $10 * 13-18 years of age $5 * Children 12 and under FREE

Proceeds from these events benefit the Tejano Entertainers & Music Association (TEMA)
Whose mission is to present Tejano music through and community events. Charter 01498538

Thu., Dec 2: TEMA COMEDY NIGHT * Sat., Dec 4: SUPER CELEBRATION

TEJANO SALOON EVENT INFORMATION: 956-702-1988

29-Oct-99

The 20th Tejano Music Awards will be held in
San Antonio at the Alamodome on March 11, 2000

  TTMA's 20th Tejano Music Awards Kick-Off parties:
   - Nov 5th in San Antonio at Tejano Texas
   - Nov 12th in Arlington at Desperado
   - Nov 20th in Odessa
   - Nov 24th Carrizo Springs CANCELLED
   - Dec 3 or 4th in Houston

More details coming soon. For more information or to buy tickets, call
TTMA at 1-800-500-8470

~El WebJefe

DALLAS SUPER CAR SHOW SCHEDULED ON
NOVEMBER 7th AT FAIR PARK

October 13, 1999. Dallas, Texas....The ever popular Dallas Super Car Show is back for a repeat performance at Fair Park on Sunday, November 7th. The Car Show teatures iowrider oars, trucks, bikes, trikes arid model cars competing for $15,000 in cash prizes. The British Wire Wheels Car Hopping competition will include dozens of cars and trucks for an amazing hydraulics exhibition. In addition to the hundreds of vehicles on display, an impressive array of entertainment will be included for a great family-oriented event.

The 2nd Edition Dallas Super Car Show ‘99 is presented by Rincon Communications and Custom Car Shows and is sponsored by KICK 99.1 FM, Magic 102 FM. Miller Lite, British Ware Wheels and Street Customs Magazine. The host car club is National Car Club of the Year, Rollerz Only. Listen to KICK and Magic 102 for free and discounted ticket promotions.

The entertainment line-up will include Grammy Award Winner Little Joe, Rocky Y La FamiIia, the king of bass DJ Laz, The Trammps featuring Earl Young and many more.

Gates open at 11 am and close at 10 pm. Tickets are general admission $15 in advance and $20 at the gate Children 5 to 10 years are $10. Under 5 years are free. Tickets outlets include all Fiesta Mart Stores in Dallas and Ft. Worth, Partida Music & More, T-Town Music, Hair Pleasure and Alvarez Soundtrax.

In addition to the Car Show and great entertainment line-up, an impressive variety of food concessions and beverages will be available. No coolers, food or beverages may be brought inside. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and have dinner with us while enjoying the show.

The Dallas Super Car Show is produced by Rincon Communications. For more information, please call 214-800-5220.

The Midas Touch

Richard " Güero Polkas" Davila, Ph.D - The University of Jalapeno

Gratis! Gratis! Gratis! nobody can say it better than Güero Polkas. He is described as a walking history book of Conjunto, Tejano and Rock-N-Roll music all rolled up in one. Güero Polkas is celebrating his 40th year in broadcasting and icons of his stature are very few. It should be said that he is one of the last personalities on radio in the true form of a personality. His induction into the radio business was inevitable - his father came in one afternoon and was explaining an FCC rule that although the radio station was a full time Spanish station it had to have ten percent broadcasting in English to abide by the FCC regulations. "My dad walks in and winks at my brother Manuel and myself - his going to pull my mother's leg. 'I'm having a problem finding two young guys about these guys ages, I need to put them on the radio because we're gonna start a rock-n-roll oldies but goodies show.' Well my mother responded, 'What do you mean you don't know where to find these kids, and you're looking for kids this age, why don't you put your own kids in there?' my dad just started laughing and the rest is history."

Güero and his brother Manuel started their first show "Teens Choice" at KUKA back in October, 1959 with the help of Sylvia Leal, (Manuel Leal's daughter) and a high school friend, Teresa Garza the two young boys had a tremendous collection of oldies dating back to 1953. While planning new and innovative things for their "Teens Choice" show at the radio station it was unavoidable that the boys would be exposed to Spanish music such as Isidro López Y Su Orchestra since that was the music the station was programming.

Güero says "We were into the radio mainly because of my dad and all the older announcers who were at KUKA at the time Ronquio Chávez, Pepino, Willie Ramos, there was a guy named Mario Gutiérrez 'El Pico de Oro,' Roy Valdez they use to call him Qué Piquito. Everybody use to have a nickname. Raul Hernández who now is a radio executive in McAllen, Texas."

Güero Polkas was in the Navy for two years and was stationed on the U.S.S. Shangri-La out of Mayport, Florida. The ship traveled to Spain, Italy and France and during this time he operated the radio station on the aircraft carrier. They asked for a volunteer and if anyone had experience working at a radio station and it was back to the radio business. During that time he was able to program some Spanish music on the radio station such as the Royal Jesters, Sunny Ozuna and Little Joe - two weeks later the program director was transferred to another ship so he became the program director. During the time he was stationed in California he met a disc jockey in San Francisco's KSOL his name Sylvester Stewart better known as Sly & the Family Stone he also was touched by Güero's talent and played Güero's recording with the Royal Jesters.

Güero explains that ever since he's been on the radio he has tried to record at least once a year. He goes on to say "I guess when I kick the bucket then all the stuff will come out, maybe it won't but I've had the privilege over the years of recording with many wonderful musicians five or six times just with Flaco Jimenez, Los Pasianos, Los Dos Gilbertos and Ruben Naranjo." He explained how he had his own orchestra at one time and had a record produced by the great Paulino Bernal. He has performed with great artists such as Augustin Ramirez and Little Joe and in the English market with such heavyweights as Willie Nelson and James Brown.

"I've done it all over the years - I maintained working for the radio station and tried to have a musical career. After five years I had to decide seriously what I wanted - to push my music, go on tour and try to make it as an artist, or did I want to stay home, be a disc jockey and play all the local musicians stuff and work with the family. The latter seemed to be more important, mainly the family kept me here. At the same time playing local bands because we really believe that if you can't get played in your own backyard how are you going to get started and we're still doing it. Besides the more musicians and less gangsters we have out there the better it is."

He has five sons and two daughters and all his children are in the music business in one aspect or another. But Güero's pride and joy are his eight grandchildren I quote him when he says "I'm not just Güero Polkas now, I'm PoPo Polkas all these 40 years I've been on the air my family has been growing."

Güero attended Brackenridge High School and was on the football team, he had constant battles with his coach concerning his radio career. He remembers telling the coach "You can string me anyway you want, but when I leave this high school I'm gonna be working on the radio - that's gonna be the rest of my life."

He is very well known for the phrases he uses on the air, which he says he picks up from "la raza" just being out among the people. Although it is almost like an obstacle course to tune in to a great legend such as Güero Polkas it is worth it just to hear those phrases. Driving in from Houston as long as I remember I always looked forward to getting close enough to San Antonio so I could change that dial to hear Güero Polkas!

Güero Polkas was the MC for the first ever Tejano Music Awards held. He was displeased with the way conjunto (bajo sexto and accordion groups) were ignored, especially since San Antonio is well known for it's conjunto music - he never returned to the award shows. He immediately approached Juan Tejeda who was just starting to work at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, explained the situation and that is why you find the Conjunto festival one year behind the Tejano Music Awards. In speaking to one of KEDA's newest graduates from the University of Jalapeño, Richard Martinez I asked him to describe Güero Polkas, "He is a walking encyclopedia when it comes to music, if he sat down and really wrote an encyclopedia there would be no book that could compare with the information that this man has in his head about our history of music. He is an attribute to this radio station and to everyone especially the younger generations to educate them with the wealth of his knowledge of our music. The amount of experience in radio that he has, talent, knowledge, the comical aspect, the dry humor, Güero could be considered the actual radio business."

Everybody in this industry has been through Güero Polka's hands in one way or another, because he has played them or has started them. If you had to choose one word to describe him it would have to be support for all musicians no matter what race. So when you want to learn about music the only one that can teach you is Güero Polkas. He is the kind of guy that has brought his own identity to the table without any questions asked. The kind of talent that doesn't need a consultant to point out a hit - he knows through shear gut feelings. He is old but he is hip and when the book of Tejano music is written he will be there under TALENT!

by Lucy Moreno

16-Oct-99

FREDDY FENDER TO PORTRAY SINGING BARTENDER IN MOVIE "MI AMIGO"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nashville, TN / Mobile, AL - Country/Tejano/Pop entertainer Freddy Fender will be in Mobile, Alabama, on October 18th to film a role for the movie "Mi Amigo". The movie is being produced by Mr. Milton Brown, a Mobile resident, whose credits include penning the hit "Every Which Way But Loose" - The Clint Eastwood Film. Steve Dorff, a very noted record producer, will be producing the soundtrack to coincide with the movie. Freddy will appear both on the soundtrack and in the movie as a Mexican singing bartender. Country music entertainer Janie Fricke will also appear on the soundtrack. Although Fender will be an on-screen bartender, he is celebrating his 14th year of sobriety. Fender, a resident of Corpus Christi, is known for cross-over million selling hits "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights" and "Before the Next Teardrop Falls". He is also the only Hispanic entertainer to win an Academy of Country Music (ACM) Award, Country Music Association (CMA) Award, and two Grammy Awards. For more information contact: Publicity: Kirt Webster 615/889-6995

FREDDY FENDER TO PORTRAY
SINGING BARTENDER IN MOVIE
"MI AMIGO"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nashville, TN / Mobile, AL - Country/Tejano/Pop entertainer Freddy Fender will be in Mobile, Alabama, on October 18th to film a role for the movie "Mi Amigo".

The movie is being produced by Mr. Milton Brown, a Mobile resident, whose credits include penning the hit "Every Which Way But Loose" - The Clint Eastwood Film.

Steve Dorff, a very noted record producer, will be producing the soundtrack to coincide with the movie. Freddy will appear both on the soundtrack and in the movie as a Mexican singing bartender. Country music entertainer Janie Fricke will also appear on the soundtrack.

Although Fender will be an on-screen bartender, he is celebrating his 14th year of sobriety. Fender, a resident of Corpus Christi, is known for cross-over million selling hits "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights" and "Before the Next Teardrop Falls".

He is also the only Hispanic entertainer to win an Academy of Country Music (ACM) Award, Country Music Association (CMA) Award, and two Grammy Awards.

For more information contact: Publicity: Kirt Webster 615/889-6995

14-Oct-99

1999 LATIN STYLE MUSIC AWARDS POSTPONED UNTIL DECEMBER
For Immediate Release October 13, 1999 (Los Angeles, CA) The Inaugural Latin Style Music Awards originally scheduled for Thursday, October 14, 1999, at the Shrine Auditorium has been postponed until the first week of December 1999. The awards show will continue to be televised nationally, and with the new date it will allow for a larger audience reach. Says Latin Style Magazine Editor Walter Martinez: "While our hearts were in the right place, artists participation, scheduling conflicts, and logistics overwhelmed our expectations and rather than stage a second-class production, we felt compelled to postpone the show to a future date." "We, like the fans are disappointed about the temporary postponement, however we are confident with the extra time, we will be able to deliver an even bigger and better show," says Martinez. Bacardi, Superior Super Warehouse and Kraft Foods will remain as presenting sponsors for the awards show in December. Staying on-board for the event in December are: Tito Puente, Tito Puente Jr., Elsie Muniz, Salsa Congress Orchestra, Giselle, Texas Tornados, Puya, and Santana, with more to be announced at later date. For further information contact: 323/466-0499 Webster & Associates Public Relations Kirt Webster / Joe Soto - 615/889-6995 # # # #

1999 LATIN STYLE MUSIC AWARDS POSTPONED UNTIL DECEMBER

For Immediate Release October 13, 1999

(Los Angeles, CA) The Inaugural Latin Style Music Awards originally scheduled for Thursday, October 14, 1999, at the Shrine Auditorium has been postponed until the first week of December 1999. The awards show will continue to be televised nationally, and with the new date it will allow for a larger audience reach.

Says Latin Style Magazine Editor Walter Martinez: "While our hearts were in the right place, artists participation, scheduling conflicts, and logistics overwhelmed our expectations and rather than stage a second-class production, we felt compelled to postpone the show to a future date."

"We, like the fans are disappointed about the temporary postponement, however we are confident with the extra time, we will be able to deliver an even bigger and better show," says Martinez.

Bacardi, Superior Super Warehouse and Kraft Foods will remain as presenting sponsors for the awards show in December.

Staying on-board for the event in December are: Tito Puente, Tito Puente Jr., Elsie Muniz, Salsa Congress Orchestra, Giselle, Texas Tornados, Puya, and Santana, with more to be announced at later date.

For further information contact: 323/466-0499

Webster & Associates Public Relations
Kirt Webster / Joe Soto - 615/889-6995

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8-Oct-99

Nydia shines this Saturday!
Courtesy Cary Prince Nydia Rojas on Sabado Gigante! Saturday, October 9 Univision Network 7:00-11:00pm PST (times will vary) This Saturday, our enchanting 19-year-old mariachi songstress NYDIA ROJAS will perform on Sabado Gigante, Univision's highest rated show a four-hour mega marathon of family entertainment seen by millions around the world. Nydia will perform her first single "No Se Mas De Mi" from her Hollywood Records' debut album "Si Me Conocieras", and wil be honored with a touching retrospective of her prolific career--all which took off upon winning 1st place in Sabado Gigante's International Talent Search at the tender age of 13.

Nydia shines this Saturday!

Courtesy Cary Prince
Nydia Rojas on Sabado Gigante!
Saturday, October 9
Univision Network
7:00-11:00pm PST (times will vary)
This Saturday, our enchanting 19-year-old mariachi songstress NYDIA ROJAS will perform on Sabado Gigante, Univision's highest rated show a four-hour mega marathon of family entertainment seen by millions around the world. Nydia will perform her first single "No Se Mas De Mi" from her Hollywood Records' debut album "Si Me Conocieras", and wil be honored with a touching retrospective of her prolific career--all which took off upon winning 1st place in Sabado Gigante's International Talent Search at the tender age of 13.

7-Oct-99

Courtesy Cary Prince
As pioneers who brought their own sense of Latin "cool" to modern rock audiences, Hollywood Records' own LOS LOBOS will be recognized in 2 separate ceremonies for their 25 years of immeasurable musical contributions to the City of Los Angeles and to the State of California:
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
Friday, October 8
10:00am
City Council Chambers / City Hall, Room 300 / 200 North Main St.
Adoption of resolution to honor Los Lobos by City Council members Alex Padilla (7th Council District), Mike Hernandez (1st Council District), and Nick Pacheco (14th Council District), recognizing Los Lobos' 25 years of artistic contribution to the Hispanic Community and to the City of Los Angeles.
STATE RESOLUTION
Saturday, October 9
7:00pm VIP Reception w/ Los Lobos & Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante
9:00pm Resolution Presentation on stage
9:10pm Los Lobos Concert
The Greek Theatre / 2700 North Vermont Avenue
California Lt. Gov. Cruz M. Bustamante to present a resolution honoring Los Lobos for their 25 years of artistic contribution to the State of California. Los Lobos concert immediately follows.

6-Oct-99

For Immediate Release October 6, 1999 Contact: Cary Prince, 818-560-5925 LA COSTUMBRE BRINGS NEW TRADITION TO STATE FAIR of TEXAS
WHO:	La Costumbre Five-piece young conjunto outfit from Zapata, Texas, acclaimed for delivering unique, modern sound of traditional Regional Mexican music: "Young norteño conjunto rocks with crisp and melodic dance grooves." - Ramiro Burr, author, Billboard Guide to Tejano & Regional Mexican Music
WHAT:	Debut Performance! State Fair of Texas
WHEN:	Sunday, October 10, 1999 1:30pm
WHERE:	State Fairgrounds Fairpark (2mi SE of downtown Dallas I-45 & I-30) Dallas, Texas www.bigtex.com
& MORE:	La Costumbre makes this special appearance on the heels of its debut album release, La Costumbre, released Oct. 6th.

5-Oct-99

Tidbits from the Tejano Journal 2000_tm you might have missed:
Tue Oct 5 13:11:02 1999 User: (null) ((null)) from s2p2-91.world-net.net (207.71.22.91) said: Here's Chente Barrera's Schedule for the rest of October. October 8-The Patio,Floresville,TX w/Joe Lopez 9-Private Party,Asherton,TX 15-Rodeo Grounds,Carrizo Springs,TX W/Emilio 16-Private Party,Hondo,TX 22-Tejano Cactus,San Antonio,TX 23-Bear's Tejano Country,Carrizo Springs,TX 29-Lady's Choice,Dallas,TX 30-Wedding,Dallas,TX 31-Halloween Bash,Abilene,TX Thanks to Melissa, For more info on Chente, Call Andy Olvera, Road Manager at (210)532-2819 Tue Oct 5 09:47:48 1999 User: (null) ((null)) from spider-to084.proxy.aol.com (152.163.204.84) said: SOUND MEX RECORDS WOULD like to announce the latest addition to our record label....."The Hometown Boys" Tue Oct 5 08:28:51 1999 User: (null) ((null)) from user.dallas.isd.tenet.edu (207.64.128.80) said: Hello, this is La Art Teacher I am inviting any of you in the Dallas metroplex to participate at my school's Career Day, which will take place on November 19, 1999, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. If you would like to share with our students the type of career you are in and give them the information they would need to make good career choices for their future, please contact me and we will fax you further information. School number: 214-367-8047 Fax 214-328-67-95 Contact persons: Ms. Christina Browning, Mrs. Delia Martinez Tue Oct 5 09:32:27 1999 User: (null) ((null)) from spider-wj081.proxy.aol.com (205.188.198.56) said: XPRESSION G/LOS GARCES Future appearances are as follows for the month of October: 11/08/99 Reynosa, Tamaulipas, MX 11/09/99 Lena's on the Lake Dallas, TX 11/10/99 Private Party 11/15/99 Progreso, Tamaulipas, MX 11/16/99 Wedding Dallas, TX 11/23/99 Wedding @ Longhorn Dallas, TX 11/24/99 Private Party in Weslaco, TX 11/29/99 Lena's on the Lake Dallas, TX 11/30/99 Tejano Rose Sherman, TX For Booking Information, Call : (214) 357-4072 Tue Oct 5 09:13:50 1999 User: (null) ((null)) from spider-wj081.proxy.aol.com (205.188.198.56) said: ******** XPRESSION-G / LOS GARCES********* We like to thank all our wonderful fans here in Dallas and around the State of Texas for supporting " Xpression-G". We are changing our name to " los Garces" we are the same members only the name is changing, we are currently in and out of the studios recording our 2nd CD. A CD we think is gonna be different from what you hear on the radio these days "Conjunto tradicional" . This CD is being produced by our Uncle ''Juan Villareal'' of the legendary group "Los Cachorros", if you are an accordion fan you know who he is. We are looking forward to our release, the members in our band are: ''Jesse Garces, Jr./Bajo Sexto, Jesse Garces/Voc-Acc, George Garces/Drums, Rick Patino/Sax and me Jerry Garces/Voc-Bass''. Thanks, Web Jefe. LOS GARCES Mon Oct 4 23:41:19 1999 User: (null) ((null)) from 56k-237.maxtnt5.pdq.net (209.223.26.237) said: !!!!!!!!!!BREAKING NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!! Joey Gutierrez & The Latin Experience is a powerful new project fronted by Joey Gutierrez and backed by the incredible horn section of Ray Talamantez (La Sombra) Eric Jimenez (La Fiebre) and David Flores(La Mafia & Valentino) completing the band is David Reed on Guitar & Leo Zermenio on Drums (both From The Esmi Talamantz Band)and Zak Johnson(bass)Who could imagine this line up!!!!!!! Check out the November 1999 issue of Latin Music Magazine for a feature article on the progress of this new Brass oriented powerhouse band. Mon Oct 4 13:17:37 1999 User: (null) ((null)) from ppp-207-193-29-52.snantx.swbell.net (207.193.29.52) said: Congradulations to La Mafia for an 8th consecutive platinum album with "Momentos", which reached sales of 100,000 units this past weekend. Album sales are increasing every week! Sony Discos Mon Oct 4 13:08:39 1999 User: (null) ((null)) from spider-ta053.proxy.aol.com (152.163.205.68) said: Hi Web Jefe. I have been very busy and was finally able to post my schedule. So here it is Stefani Tour Schedule for October 8 JD's Abilene, TX 9 fall festival Colorado City, TX 10 Plaza Mexico Houston, TX 14 "Dulce Sensacion" CD release party Tejano TX 15 Covina, CA 16 El Centro, CA 21 Albuquerque, NM 22 Denver, CO 23 San Francisco, CA 24 Club Carousel Greely, CO 29 Club 71 Austin, TX 30 Bears Tejano Country Carizzo Springs, TX Hope you are doing fine and hope to see you soon, and by the way I just wanted to tell you what a great job you've done with this site! Tejanoman- It was great meeting you and your family and thank you for supporting us! Kamarada- Another long day together... thanks for all the water/coke runs you made for me. Don't know what I would have done without you. Gabe says if it's the Matrix.... anytime. The family says hello and "Cindy" too. hee hee Lots of Love~ STEFANI Sun Oct 3 12:30:01 1999 User: (null) ((null)) from ppp096-sa-tx.icsi.net (205.240.54.96) said: TEJANO MUSIC AWARDS UPDATE: This posting is in regards to earlier information posted on this Web site regarding the Tejano Music Awards. You can call 1-800-500-8470 for information regarding the Tejano Music Awards or to request a ballot for the upcoming 20th annual Tejano Music Awards. Ask for Lydia. By the way, we will be announcing our plans for the upcoming Tejano Music Awards Kick-Off Dance no later than the end of this coming week. Frank Salazar, Treasurer, TTMA Board of Directors

Tidbits from the Tejano Journal 2000_tm you might have missed:

- Tue Oct 5 13:11:02 1999
  User: (null) ((null)) from s2p2-91.world-net.net (207.71.22.91) said:
  Here's Chente Barrera's Schedule for the rest of October.
  
  October 8-The Patio,Floresville,TX w/Joe Lopez
  9-Private Party,Asherton,TX
  15-Rodeo Grounds,Carrizo Springs,TX W/Emilio
  16-Private Party,Hondo,TX
  22-Tejano Cactus,San Antonio,TX
  23-Bear's Tejano Country,Carrizo Springs,TX
  29-Lady's Choice,Dallas,TX
  30-Wedding,Dallas,TX
  31-Halloween Bash,Abilene,TX
  
  Thanks to Melissa, For more info on Chente, Call Andy Olvera, Road Manager at (210)532-2819
- Tue Oct 5 09:47:48 1999
  User: (null) ((null)) from spider-to084.proxy.aol.com (152.163.204.84) said:
  SOUND MEX RECORDS WOULD like to announce the latest addition to our record label....."The Hometown Boys"
- Tue Oct 5 08:28:51 1999
  User: (null) ((null)) from user.dallas.isd.tenet.edu (207.64.128.80) said:
  Hello, this is La Art Teacher
  I am inviting any of you in the Dallas metroplex to participate at my school's Career Day, which will take place on November 19, 1999, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  If you would like to share with our students the type of career you are in and give them the information they would need to make good career choices for their future, please contact me and we will fax you further information.
  School number: 214-367-8047
  Fax 214-328-67-95
  Contact persons: Ms. Christina Browning, Mrs. Delia Martinez
- Tue Oct 5 09:32:27 1999
  User: (null) ((null)) from spider-wj081.proxy.aol.com (205.188.198.56) said:
  XPRESSION G/LOS GARCES
  Future appearances are as follows for the month of October:
  11/08/99 Reynosa, Tamaulipas, MX
  11/09/99 Lena's on the Lake Dallas, TX
  11/10/99 Private Party
  11/15/99 Progreso, Tamaulipas, MX
  11/16/99 Wedding Dallas, TX
  11/23/99 Wedding @ Longhorn Dallas, TX
  11/24/99 Private Party in Weslaco, TX
  11/29/99 Lena's on the Lake Dallas, TX
  11/30/99 Tejano Rose Sherman, TX
  For Booking Information, Call : (214) 357-4072
- Tue Oct 5 09:13:50 1999
  User: (null) ((null)) from spider-wj081.proxy.aol.com (205.188.198.56) said:
  ********** XPRESSION-G / LOS GARCES***********
  We like to thank all our wonderful fans here in Dallas and around the State of Texas for supporting " Xpression-G". We are changing our name to " los Garces" we are the same members only the name is changing, we are currently in and out of the studios recording our 2nd CD. A CD we think is gonna be different from what you hear on the radio these days "Conjunto tradicional" . This CD is being produced by our Uncle ''Juan Villareal'' of the legendary group "Los Cachorros", if you are an accordion fan you know who he is. We are looking forward to our release, the members in our band are: ''Jesse Garces, Jr./Bajo Sexto, Jesse Garces/Voc-Acc, George Garces/Drums, Rick Patino/Sax and me Jerry Garces/Voc-Bass''. Thanks, Web Jefe. LOS GARCES
- Mon Oct 4 23:41:19 1999
  User: (null) ((null)) from 56k-237.maxtnt5.pdq.net (209.223.26.237) said:
  !!!!!!!!!!BREAKING NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Joey Gutierrez & The Latin Experience is a powerful new project fronted by Joey Gutierrez and backed by the incredible horn section of Ray Talamantez (La Sombra) Eric Jimenez (La Fiebre) and David Flores(La Mafia & Valentino) completing the band is David Reed on Guitar & Leo Zermenio on Drums (both From The Esmi Talamantz Band)and Zak Johnson(bass)Who could imagine this line up!!!!!!! Check out the November 1999 issue of Latin Music Magazine for a feature article on the progress of this new Brass oriented powerhouse band.
- Mon Oct 4 13:17:37 1999
  User: (null) ((null)) from ppp-207-193-29-52.snantx.swbell.net (207.193.29.52) said:
  Congradulations to La Mafia for an 8th consecutive platinum album with "Momentos", which reached sales of 100,000 units this past weekend. Album sales are increasing every week!
  Sony Discos
- Mon Oct 4 13:08:39 1999
  User: (null) ((null)) from spider-ta053.proxy.aol.com (152.163.205.68) said:
  Hi Web Jefe. I have been very busy and was finally able to post my schedule. So here it is
  
  Stefani Tour Schedule for October
  8 JD's Abilene, TX
  9 fall festival Colorado City, TX
  10 Plaza Mexico Houston, TX
  14 "Dulce Sensacion" CD release party Tejano TX
  15 Covina, CA
  16 El Centro, CA
  21 Albuquerque, NM
  22 Denver, CO
  23 San Francisco, CA
  24 Club Carousel Greely, CO
  29 Club 71 Austin, TX
  30 Bears Tejano Country Carizzo Springs, TX
  
  Hope you are doing fine and hope to see you soon, and by the way I just wanted to tell you what a great job you've done with this site!
  
  Tejanoman- It was great meeting you and your family and thank you for supporting us!
  
  Kamarada- Another long day together... thanks for all the water/coke runs you made for me. Don't know what I would have done without you. Gabe says if it's the Matrix.... anytime. The family says hello and "Cindy" too. hee hee
  Lots of Love~
  STEFANI
- Sun Oct 3 12:30:01 1999
  User: (null) ((null)) from ppp096-sa-tx.icsi.net (205.240.54.96) said:
  
  TEJANO MUSIC AWARDS UPDATE:
  
  This posting is in regards to earlier information posted on this Web site regarding the Tejano Music Awards. You can call 1-800-500-8470 for information regarding the Tejano Music Awards or to request a ballot for the upcoming 20th annual Tejano Music Awards. Ask for Lydia. By the way, we will be announcing our plans for the upcoming Tejano Music Awards Kick-Off Dance no later than the end of this coming week.
  
  Frank Salazar,
  Treasurer,
  TTMA Board of Directors

28-Sep-99

Michael Salgado does Mariachi!
By El WebJefe
In a recent KICK-FM interview, Michael Salgado says his music is "Norteña but accepted in La Onda Tejana." Later he says, "It doesn't matter if it's considered Norteña or Tejana, as long as people like it." Michael feels very fortunate that he's accepted in both the Mexican market and in the Tejano market.
When asked how he learned to play the accordion, he replied, "As far as I can remember, no one really taught me how to play the accordion. I would just watch and listen to my dad when he would play it." But his Dad was the one that got him into the music. He was around 7 or 8 years old and started with the Bass than went on to the Bajo Sexto. Being left-handed, he would just turn the guitar around to play it. He actually plays the accordion upside down too.
In the last 10 years, Michael Salgado has 5 platinum and 3 gold albums in the Tejano/Norteño genre and now is trying his hand at Mariachi. He's always dreamed of playing Mariachi and is a little nervous if his fans will accept it. His new CD, "Otra Vez A La Cantina", contains a few ballads too.
This 28 year old Aries, who was named "Ambassador of Mexican Music" by the Mexican Consulate recently, would like to have been a football player if he wasn't an artist. His record company, Joey International, has crown him "King of Tejano Music."
Here's a sample of his brand new single, played FIRST on KICK-FM: Otra Vez A La Cantina"

27-Sep-99

"We Want Our Tejano Country Back!"
By El WebJefe
Rachel Escobedo, 1997 Tejano Country Island Jam winner of new Ford Truck, has started a campaign to get the Tejano Country video show back in Dallas after WFAA decided to drop it after the end if it's 3 year contract. Rachel posted this information on the Tejano Journal 2000_tm last week that started people calling WFAA and Tejano Country.
Charlene of Tejano Country also posted that she has been away stuck in Orlando in the middle of Hurricane Hugo, "I'm going to look into everything I can, to help get it back on the air."
Rachel also faxed KICK-FM and asked for their help. Program director Pancho Pistolas asked all listeners to call, write, email or fax WFAA and demand that they put the show back on. Victor said this might serve as a "blessing in disguise" to where not only to get Tejano Country back on the air but at a better time slot. Cilla suggest to leave them a message on their website at www.wfaa.com
Email the program director David Walthers at programming@wfaa.com
or call 214-748-9631 in Dallas or 817-336-4142 in Ft. Worth
or send mail to:
WFAA Channel 8
606 Young Street
Dallas, Texas 75202
Casting calls SET for new "Selena Forever" musical.
By RAMIRO BURR
SAN ANTONIO -- National casting calls for the new "Selena Forever" theatrical production will begin Oct. 14 here.
In a recent news conference Robert Trevino of Promotional Management Group said that producers will also be looking for new talent in Houston on Oct. 17; Chicago on Oct. 19; Las Vegas, Oct. 23; Los Angeles, Oct. 30; New York, Nov. 5; and Miami on Nov. 10. San Diego and Corpus Christi may be added. National callbacks are scheduled Nov. 13 in Miami.
Producers "want to be able to find a new face, a new talent, out there around the country," Trevino said of the seven-city casting call. "We want to give everyone an opportunity. We feel it is something that Selena would have wanted to do."
Originally set to open this fall, the theatrical production will launch in March 2000 and tour 30 cities, starting in San Antonio or Los Angeles, Trevino said. "This will be the fifth-year anniversary (of her death March 31), and we thought it would be appropriate," he said.
New York-based Broadway producers Tom Quinn, Forbes Chandlish and Jerry Frankel are looking for about seven young women to play Selena as a little girl and a young adult. They are also looking for understudies.
Promotional Management Group has been selected as the official agency to handle promotions, sponsorships, tour publicity and marketing(210-341-8877).
For more details click: http://www.expressnews.com/pantheon/index/burr.shtml
-- Ramiro Burr, SA Express-News music reporter
Author of "Billboard Guide to Tejano and regional Mexican Music" at Amazon.com
Congratulations to Grupo Impacto, as well as all the other winners and bands out there Sunday, Sept. 26 competing in the annual Tejano Music Competition at Rosedale Park.
And while there's plenty of reasons to celebrate, remember that getting signed on to a record label is only the first step in your professional recording career. The level of your success will be directly related to the amount of hard work, perseverance and dedication you generate. Good luck to all,
Ramiro Burr
Music reporter
San Antonio Express-News
1-800-555-1551, ext 3429

19-Sep-99

For Immediate Release
Contact: Alicia or Annie, (361) 882-7066

Hacienda Records Releases, New Multimedia Recording Package
“Hacienda Video Jukebox Vol. 1” features Video, CD and Cassette

Corpus Christi, TX... For the first time ever, Hacienda Records has released a new multimedia recording package, Hacienda Video Jukebox Vol. 1: featuring a Video, CD and Cassette of 8 celebrated and up-and-coming Latin performers. The songs featured in the package include International, English pop, Conjunto, and original Tejano chart toppers. The variety of musical talent included in the multimedia package is sure to please listeners and fans across the country.

“We decided to try this new approach in order to better reach audiences of all ages. With “Hacienda Video Jukebox Vol. 1”, Latin music enthusiasts not only can listen to their favorite performers but also watch them as well,” comments Annie Garcia, Vice President of Hacienda Records.

“Owning this recording is like having a jukebox in your own home that plays all your favorites but doesn’t require quarters,” smiles Garcia.

For more information on how to order “Hacienda Video Jukebox Volume 1”: call Hacienda Records at 1-877-882-7066.

Hacienda Records celebrating its 20th anniversary, established in 1979, is a professional music recording studio and record label located in Corpus Christi, Texas. It offers complete services including... full service recording and mastering with two State of the Art Recording Studios and distribution as well as promotional packages, also including music publishing.

CLICK HERE for an overview of the Video Jukebox.

18-Aug-99

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
TEMA ROASTING ABRAHAM QUINTANILLA

Sharp barbs and hot remarks by a host of celebrities aimed at Abraham Quintanilla will be lead by Academy Award nominee actor Edward James Olmos at the TEMA Second Annual Celebrity Roast to be held at La Villita Assembly Hall on Thursday, August 26, 1999.

TEMA president, Rudy R Trevino, said, "The public is cordially invited to attend our special fundraising event and participate as "friends" of Abraham Quintanilla set the stage ablaze with tidbits of music industry inside jokes and humorous stories about the most controversial figures in the Tejano music scene today. We guarantee that this year's celebrity roast will definitely turn into a scorching BARB-A-Q! This fun filled energy includes comedy and music entertainment. Invited guests include Tejano recording artists, celebrities, business and community leaders.

Performing on stage: Emilio Navaira; Jennifer y Los Jetz; Carlos Guzman; Pete Astudillo; Laura Aguirre; Kareley and comedians Fred Hernandez and Cleto Rodriguez. The celebrity roasters dishing out the "Barbs" include Record Company Executives, Radio Station Personnel, Recording Artists, Concert Promoters, Elected Officials, Television Producers and Newspaper Executives.

Admission is $10.00 pre-sale and $15.00 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the door, however, space is limited. Proceeds from the fundraising event go to benefit the Tejano Entertainers & Music Association (TEMA) a non-profit organization whose mission is to present Tejano music through cultural and community events.

For Tickets and Event Information, please call the TEMA office in San Antonio at (210) 342-1059. Doors open at 7:00PM

15-Aug-99

NEWS REPORT
Intocable keeps pushing boundaries with 'Contigo'

By RAMIRO BURR
Special to Ondanet

"Contigo," the new CD by the Tejano/norteño group Intocable, finds the band again pushing musical boundaries in a genre in dire need of fresh ideas and new approaches.

The CD is the band's first since a Jan. 31 highway accident in Mexico killed members Jose Angel "Pepe" Farias and Silvestre Rodriguez. ..."Contigo" is simply another magnificent work crafted by a forward-looking band approaching its creative peak. The band's signature strengths are in abundance: lyrics of honesty and conviction and urgent music pulsating with creative daring.

For the full review and more Tejano news, see Ramiro Burr's music reports click here.

(Burr, a San Antonio Express-News music reporter, is also the author of "The Billboard Guide to Tejano and Regional Mexican Music," on Billboard Books. Available through Amazon.com)

28-Jul-99

ABRAHAM QUINTANILLA TO BE ROASTED
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Rudy R. Trevino President, TEMA (210) 342-1059 Fax: (210) 342-1119 San Antonio - Officials for the Tejano Entertainers & Music Association (TEMA) announced today plans for "The Second Annual Celebrity Roast & Barb-A-Q." to be held Thursday, August 26, 1999 at La Villita Assembly Hall in San Antonio. TEMA president, Rudy Trevino, said, "The public is cordially invited to attend our special fundraising event and participate as "friends" of Abraham Quintanilla set the stage ablaze with hot remarks and sharp barbs about one of the most controversial figures in the Tejano music scene today. We guarantee that this year's celebrity roast will definitely turn into a scorching BARB-A-Q! This fun-filled evening includes comedy and music entertainment. Invited guests include Tejano recording artists, celebrities, business and community leaders." Performing on stage: Emilio Navaira, The Kumbia Kings, Jennifer y Los Jets, Carlos Guzman, Pete Astudillo, Laura Aguirre, Kareley and comedians Fred Hernandez and Cleto Rodriguez. Celebrity roasters dishing out the Barbs include Record Company Executives, Radio Station personnel, Recording Artists, Concert promoters, Elected officials, Television producers and Newspaper Executives. Admission is $10.00 presale and $15.00 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the door. However, space is limited. Proceeds from the fundraising event go to benefit the Tejano Entertainers and Music Association (TEMA) a non-profit organization whose mission is to present Tejano music through culture and community events. For Tickets and Event information, please call the TEMA office at (210) 342-1059.

ABRAHAM QUINTANILLA TO BE ROASTED

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact: Rudy R. Trevino
President, TEMA
(210) 342-1059 Fax: (210) 342-1119

San Antonio - Officials for the Tejano Entertainers & Music Association (TEMA) announced today plans for "The Second Annual Celebrity Roast & Barb-A-Q." to be held Thursday, August 26, 1999 at La Villita Assembly Hall in San Antonio.

TEMA president, Rudy Trevino, said, "The public is cordially invited to attend our special fundraising event and participate as "friends" of Abraham Quintanilla set the stage ablaze with hot remarks and sharp barbs about one of the most controversial figures in the Tejano music scene today. We guarantee that this year's celebrity roast will definitely turn into a scorching BARB-A-Q! This fun-filled evening includes comedy and music entertainment. Invited guests include Tejano recording artists, celebrities, business and community leaders."

Performing on stage: Emilio Navaira, The Kumbia Kings, Jennifer y Los Jets, Carlos Guzman, Pete Astudillo, Laura Aguirre, Kareley and comedians Fred Hernandez and Cleto Rodriguez.

Celebrity roasters dishing out the Barbs include Record Company Executives, Radio Station personnel, Recording Artists, Concert promoters, Elected officials, Television producers and Newspaper Executives.

Admission is $10.00 presale and $15.00 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the door. However, space is limited. Proceeds from the fundraising event go to benefit the Tejano Entertainers and Music Association (TEMA) a non-profit organization whose mission is to present Tejano music through culture and community events.

For Tickets and Event information, please call the TEMA office at (210) 342-1059.

MAS MUSIC PRESENTS "FIESTA VERANO 99"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dallas, Texas, July 26, 1999....San Antonio get ready, the much anticipated Fiesta Verano 99 is set to take place at the Historic "LA Villita" on Sunday, August 8th from noon to 10pm. Over the past decade La Vilita has become the traditional site for Hispanic entertainment. From Fiesta to Cinco de Mayo, La Villita has become part of the festive San Antonio culture. How fitting then that Mas Musica, along with CHEEZ-IT and TeVe 2 (Channel 58-San Antonio) will proudly host Fiesta Verano 99. This year's Fiesta Verano 99 will feature the hottest Tejano and Norteño artists performing live on 3 stages. Attractions include top bands such as La Tropa F, David Lee Garza y Los Musicales, Masizzo, D.J. Laz, Chente Barrera, Suerte and many others. What a great and exciting experience for the whole family this will be! The 1st Annual Fiesta Verano 99 is presented by CHEEZ-IT and LA LEY 94.1 FM. Other sponsors include: Pepsi, Bubble Yum, and Miller Lite. Proceeds will be benefitting LULAC. Admission is free with proof of purchase from any CHEEZ-IT product 7 oz. or larger. Senior citizens 65+ and children 10 and under are free. For more information please call 972/503-6800 or for booth information call Rincon Communications at 214/800-5200. This is a Rincon Events Production.

MAS MUSIC PRESENTS "FIESTA VERANO 99"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Dallas, Texas, July 26, 1999....San Antonio get ready, the much anticipated Fiesta Verano 99 is set to take place at the Historic "LA Villita" on Sunday, August 8th from noon to 10pm. Over the past decade La Vilita has become the traditional site for Hispanic entertainment. From Fiesta to Cinco de Mayo, La Villita has become part of the festive San Antonio culture. How fitting then that Mas Musica, along with CHEEZ-IT and TeVe 2 (Channel 58-San Antonio) will proudly host Fiesta Verano 99.

This year's Fiesta Verano 99 will feature the hottest Tejano and Norteño artists performing live on 3 stages. Attractions include top bands such as La Tropa F, David Lee Garza y Los Musicales, Masizzo, D.J. Laz, Chente Barrera, Suerte and many others. What a great and exciting experience for the whole family this will be!

The 1st Annual Fiesta Verano 99 is presented by CHEEZ-IT and LA LEY 94.1 FM. Other sponsors include: Pepsi, Bubble Yum, and Miller Lite. Proceeds will be benefitting LULAC.

Admission is free with proof of purchase from any CHEEZ-IT product 7 oz. or larger. Senior citizens 65+ and children 10 and under are free.

For more information please call 972/503-6800 or for booth information call Rincon Communications at 214/800-5200. This is a Rincon Events Production.

20-Jul-99

I would like to invite to watch the up coming "En Persona" which airs on Galavision. This up coming episode will feature none other than the legendary story of "La Mafia".

The first Tex-Mex band to sell over 1 Million records - La Mafia has enjoyed more success than any other Tejano band. They won two Grammy Awards back-to-back and consistently hover at the top of the charts. Their music has evolved and has been embraced by fans from all over the world. But La Mafia has also been plagued with controversy and in-fighting that has followed the group over the years. And now, La Mafia has shocked their fans by announcing that 1999 will be their last year and the band is dissolving.

From the early days of creating music in a small garage in Houston, Texas to celebrating super stardom - En Persona proudly presents the amazing story of La Mafia. Join En Persona for exclusive interviews with Oscar De La Rosa and Mando Litchenburger, and La Mafia. Plus, En Persona speaks with those who helped make it happen and to those who have followed in their path.

La Mafia- controversial, colorful, and subjects of speculation. Finally the answers. La Mafia's episode of En Persona will air Thurs. July 22 @ 9 pm Central. on Galavision and will re-air once again on Sunday July 25, @ 10pm central

Armando G. Castillo
Producer/TCN
E-Mail: Armando@tcnet.com

20-Jul-99

The North Texas Onda Music Festival Committee (NTOMF) is proud to announce the 12th Annual North Texas Onda Music Festival Saturday July 24th and Sunday July 25th 1999.

NTOMF presents Noche Norteno Saturday July 24 featuring:

Fama
Revelon
Atlantis
Los Guerrero

NTOMF presents The Super Summer Tejano Blowout Sunday July 25 featuring:

Little Joe
Agustin Ramirez
Sunny Ozuna
Alfonso Ramos
Latin Express
Rey Reyna & Aftershock

and a special performance at 3:00pm by Ruben Ramos.

The North Texas Onda Music Festival is a street festival to be held at the 1500 block of N. Main St., in Fort Worth's historic Northside.

Noon - Midnite Saturday July 24; and Noon - 10:00pm Sunday July 25.

4-Jul-99

NEWS REPORT
INTOCABLE IN FULL FORCE, INTENSITY

By RAMIRO BURR
Special to Ondanet

SAN ANTONIO - (June 28)-- With a rhythmic intensity that belied their five-month absence from the touring circuit, norteno/Tejano outfit Intocable mesmerized a packed house at Randy's Ballroom on Saturday night.

It was the group's first public performance since a Jan. 31 highway accident in Mexico killed two bandmembers.

But judging from their hourlong, 14-song opening set Saturday, the band hasn't lost its touch for intense and compelling rock/norteno tunes.

Unlike opening artists Fito Olivares and Los Traileros del Norte which came on after deafening NBA-style introductions, Intocable slipped into position in the darkness and began playing their new tribute single "El Amigo Que Se Fue."

For more details on the concert tour opener, see Ramiro Burr's news reports at: Expressnews.com

An Express-News music reporter, Burr is the author of the new "Billboard Guide to Tejano and regional Mexican Music."

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