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Post by kinglouiexviii on Jun 16, 2007 15:26:57 GMT -5
I thought we needed a thread where we could put up information on upcoming tours, reviews of live performances, and any concert related information. To get started, it would be nice to share our favorite concert going experience (either our very first concert or simply the best one of all time). My very first and (probably favorite) concert was the Dallas stop of the 2001 Watcha Tour. It was the first I drove my friends to an event. No parents. No adults. Just us teenagers. I was a senior in high school (I know...I was a late bloomer ). Anyway, I was totally siked about seeing La Ley, Los Enanitos Verdes, & Juanes (who had just started to get attention for his debut album FIJATE BIEN). But it turned out that I left being a new fan of Molotov and Los Amigos Invisibles. I had heard of Molotov, but I just didn't get them. Seeing them perform live completely changed that. The energy they gave off was incredible! Regarding Los Amigos, I had never heard of them. But their blend of funk, rock, and Latin music made me an instant fan. I remember telling my friends, "who are this crazy mother***?" It was a great, fun experience. I'm bummed they did away with the Watcha Tour. I think that was the last year. It was great way for up & coming artists to break into the mainstream and for audiences to find new, underground music. Who's next?
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Post by tortuga on Jun 26, 2007 2:02:36 GMT -5
You know I would've replied to this thread by now if I had been to any Latin music concerts. :( No such luck yet.
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Post by strong4PMB! on Jun 26, 2007 2:22:16 GMT -5
K-Paz De La Sierra back in March, fa sho! Best concert I've ever been to. Sang along whilst dancing duranguense to EVERY jam! And what made it even better was that my friend also knew all the words so we were singing together. Surprised we didn't choke on our gum! Palomo and El Coyote y su Banda also performed but K-Paz was the headliner and the group I wanted to see to begin with. I'm getting into Palomo now though. They're pretty good.
Too bad the next two bailes didn't even compare. The next one (Los Tigres del Norte, Jenni Rivera, etc.) I got locked out of because I left my ticket at home and they sold out before I got there. And the one after that (Intocable, Patrulla 81, Banda el Limon) I didn't have a friend to dance with and that alone made me all sad and depressed so I didn't have fun with the random girl I danced with. :/
Back in 2004 I saw Thalia, and in 2005 I saw Gloria Estefan. And in 2004 and 2005 I saw Jaci Velasquez! Her opening act the first time was Salvador and they were good. I ended up getting a few of their jams on itunes. Con con con poder, con con con poder! Se mueve la mano de Dios!:)
And of course the Latin Grammy's in 2006, but that doesn't really count as a concert to me. But that was for sure the funnest night of my life! Maná, Thalia, RBD, Luis Fonsi, Ana Gabriel, Shakira, Alejandro Sanz, Victor Manuelle, etc. Wow, whatta night. Will never forget it! Especially being front row for the finale and on the floor the rest of the night.
I really want to see Alacranes Musical some time. I also want to see Intocable and Patrulla 81 again to make up for my birthday mess. Oh, and Horoscopos de Durango!! They're #1 on my list to see next.
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Post by strong4PMB! on Jun 26, 2007 2:24:24 GMT -5
Oops, I forgot Rey Ruiz, La Sonora Dinamita, Alvaro Torres, and Oro Solido back in February. That was OK. La Sonora Dinamita was my fav of them and they played the jams, but it wasn't really worth $40 just to see them when they perform at EVERY Latin event around Nor Cal. :X
I'm still bummed out about missing Monchy & Alexandra in February and Horoscopos earlier this month. Ah well. Hopefully there will be a next time. Horoscopos have been here twice this year so far, and both times I didn't make it.
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Post by kinglouiexviii on Jun 26, 2007 13:41:11 GMT -5
You know I would've replied to this thread by now if I had been to any Latin music concerts. :( No such luck yet. You're kidding? You're telling me you have NEVER been to a single concert that featured a Latin artist? Living in California (which unfortunately for me is the state that attracts the most Latin artists), how can this be possible? Not even Julieta Venegas? I thought she was your favorite...
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Post by kinglouiexviii on Jun 26, 2007 13:44:24 GMT -5
K-Paz De La Sierra back in March, fa sho! Best concert I've ever been to. Sang along whilst dancing duranguense to EVERY jam! And what made it even better was that my friend also knew all the words so we were singing together. Surprised we didn't choke on our gum! Palomo and El Coyote y su Banda also performed but K-Paz was the headliner and the group I wanted to see to begin with. I'm getting into Palomo now though. They're pretty good. Wow, Thief! I didn't realize you were so into Grupero and Regional Mexican-music. I don't think I've ever been to a grupero/norteno "baile" in my life. I do remember my parents took me to a rodeo when I was a kid where Joan Sebastian performed.
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Post by kinglouiexviii on Jun 26, 2007 13:51:13 GMT -5
Ok, some updates:
* Mexican pop duo LU is beginning a limited US tour with pop/rockers MOTEL that will take them to several Texas cities at the end of July. Check out[ftp]www.latinotickets.com[/ftp] for more info.
* Aterciopelados are returning for a second leg of their OYE tour in the States. While the official list is not up yet, it's been confirmed that they will perform September 17, 2007 at the House of Blues in Dallas. YEEEEEEEEAH! I can't wait! This will be my first time to see Aterciopelados live. They're one of my top 3 favorite bands of all time!
[On another note: I saw Jaguares this past Sunday night at the Dallas House of Blues. They were good. I had seen them a couple of years ago, but I'm not a huge fan. I wasn't planning on going to this one, but I won some tickets so I decided to check it out. It was fun! They're not the most exciting live performers, but they have a lengthy set-list of great songs that makes up for Saul Hernandez's way-too-serious attitude.]
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Post by tortuga on Jun 26, 2007 22:19:09 GMT -5
You know I would've replied to this thread by now if I had been to any Latin music concerts. :( No such luck yet. You're kidding? You're telling me you have NEVER been to a single concert that featured a Latin artist? Living in California (which unfortunately for me is the state that attracts the most Latin artists), how can this be possible? Not even Julieta Venegas? I thought she was your favorite...
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Its true, unless you consider a Gabriela Rufo show to be a "concert experience". Thats whole 'nother story. Yeah, I've only started going to concerts since last year and all of the bands have been American. If it had a time machine to go back in 2000 I would definitely go see Julieta at the time. I mean, I do like her new material but I don't think its something I would enjoy hearing live. I could be proven wrong though so I'm still gonna try to go when I get the chance. Of course I missed Aterciopelados that one time. I will definitely plan to go the upcoming tour. Pastilla and Volumen Cero are playing near me in July, but I don't know much about them so meh.
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Post by strong4PMB! on Jun 27, 2007 3:28:11 GMT -5
LU and Motel are coming here in early August but I can't go.:(
Oh well I can't complain, 'cause going to K-Paz's show and seeing all my favs at the Latin Grammys is good enough for me. I even saw the ladies of Horoscopos present at the Latin Grammys, so in a way I've "seen them" live!
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Post by strong4PMB! on Jun 27, 2007 3:30:42 GMT -5
K-Paz De La Sierra back in March, fa sho! Best concert I've ever been to. Sang along whilst dancing duranguense to EVERY jam! And what made it even better was that my friend also knew all the words so we were singing together. Surprised we didn't choke on our gum! Palomo and El Coyote y su Banda also performed but K-Paz was the headliner and the group I wanted to see to begin with. I'm getting into Palomo now though. They're pretty good. Wow, Thief! I didn't realize you were so into Grupero and Regional Mexican-music. I don't think I've ever been to a grupero/norteno "baile" in my life. I do remember my parents took me to a rodeo when I was a kid where Joan Sebastian performed. Oh yes! Good ol' Joan. He performed at that Latin Grammys too and I sang Mas Alla del Sol to my date as he performed it! I'd like to see him at his own show though! Same with Maná. But yeah, Regional Mexican stuff is prob my fav genre of music. :X que embarrassing!
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Post by strong4PMB! on Jun 27, 2007 3:34:20 GMT -5
Maná, Thalia, RBD, Luis Fonsi, Ana Gabriel, Shakira, Alejandro Sanz, Victor Manuelle, etc. Wow, whatta night. I forgot a LOT! Just remembered Joan Sebastian, Ricky Martin, Ivy Queen , Wisin & Yandel, and other random reggaeton raperos. ...and Anais Martinez with her bachata moves during a salsa tribute. :/ Hot night!
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Post by kinglouiexviii on Jun 29, 2007 11:48:45 GMT -5
I'd like to see him at his own show though! Same with Maná. Mana live is nothing to rave about. Though their concerts are full of hot chicks in short, miniskirts showing lots of boobage (wannabe groupies I guess). LOL.
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Post by kinglouiexviii on Aug 27, 2007 16:16:31 GMT -5
Los Amigos Invisibles are coming to Dallas on Nov. 2. Woo-hoo! I'll try to find it if they're touring other parts of the US. This fall is shaping to be a great time for live shows since The Hives, Bloc Party, & Aterciopelados will also be stopping by within the next couple of months. A friend also told me that Zoe will be in Dallas at the end of September, but nothing is confirmed yet.
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Post by tortuga on Aug 28, 2007 21:36:08 GMT -5
I'm going to the L.A. County Fair this September. The night I'm going Paulina Rubio is playing at one of the stages. Should I?
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Post by kinglouiexviii on Aug 29, 2007 14:50:29 GMT -5
The night I'm going Paulina Rubio is playing at one of the stages. Should I? ...only if you want to lose some brain cells.
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