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With a new album hot out of the oven, The Krayolas are heading to Austin's SXSW music festival with the West Side Horns for three sure-to-be stellar shows. Founded by lead singer Hector Saldaña in the early 70s, the "Tex-Mex Beatles,” as they were dubbed back then, had a short-lived run and disappeared from the stage in the late 80s. After a 2007 singles retrospective, Best Riffs Only, and two decades after their hiatus, San Antonio's very own Chicano rock 'n' roll garage band released a comeback album with 2008"s La Conquistadoras, which garnered them national attention and featured hits such as "Alex.” The band released a follow-up earlier this month, the critically-acclaimed Long Leaf Pine (no smack gum). Long Leaf remains faithful to The Krayolas’ folksy but charred lyrics and their signature south Texas style — only it’s edgier than any of their previous work. The journey from borderland drug wars in “Corrido Twelve Heads in a Bag” to a South Side cruise in “Chola Song” ring true to their regional roots. The Krayolas’ live shows emit eclectic sounds and deliver power-punching pop tunes and busty beats that represent the soul and spirit of San Antonio. If you can’t empty your pockets for a SXSW appearance, catch one of the band’s three April tour dates in the Alamo City. JR
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How can music that seems so sad and nihilistic be so upbeat
and catchy? This is the question that is often proposed when listening to the
very difficult to classify rock band, The Thermals.
They’ve been described as indie rock, post pop-punk, some-fi, and a litany of
other labels. This Portland based trio started out in 2002, but they didn’t
really become a household name in the indie scene until about 2006, with their
3rd album, The Body, The Blood, and The Machine. This somewhat
controversial concept album provided them with immense exposure, from
appearances in video games such as NHL 2K7, Saints Row 2, and MLB 2K7 to
television shows such as Chuck, Weeds, and performances on Last Call with Carson
Daly. Their 4th and latest album, Now We Can See, comes out in April
on Kill Rock Stars and coming of the heels of a great performance at SXSW’s
closing show Mess With Texas, soon The Thermals will be heating up San Antonio
on May 23rd at The Warhol. For more info on The Thermals visit
thethermals.com or if you have a question about the show, details are at their
myspace at myspace.com/thewarhol. MD
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A song inspired by a
Heinz ketchup ad. A French ode to those who'd rather smoke.
Symphonic meets lyrical in the international wonder that is Pink
Martini, and San Antonians have a chance to check them out May 15 and
May 16 at the Lila Cockrell Theater, where they will play with the
San Antonio Symphony. From classical and jazz to Parisan cabaret and
Latin, Pink Martini is as infectious as it gets.
French, Italian,
Japanese, Croatian, Spanish, English, Arabic - no language is
safe from this miniature symphony based out of Portland, Oregon.
Founded by Thomas Lauderdale and topped off with the enchanting
vocals of China Forbes, Pink Martini stops in San Antonio every year,
and always to a packed house. In fact, this year they are giving two
performances. The love is mutual, as Lauderdale pointed out during
their previous Alamo City performance, when he marveled at the
selection of San Antonio Central Library's book sale section
and paused the show every now and then for Spurs updates. Pink
Martini’s music can be found everywhere – from television
shows such as West Wing and The Sopranos to movies such as Nurse
Betty. To find out more, visit pinkmartini.com and listen to a few
tracks.
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Join the San Antonio Symphony, Mariachi Campanas de America and the Guadalupe Dance Company as the Majestic Theatre presents Fiesta Pops - Pride of San Antonio from April 17 to 19. The show combines orchestral sounds with the vibrant movements and colorful costumes of the Guadalupe Dance Company, topped off with the mariachi stylings of Campanas de America.
Conducted by San Antonio Symphony Resident Conductor Ken-David Masur, the program includes traditional music from the Mexican states of Veracruz, Jalisco and Nayarit. The Guadalupe Dance Company will dance to a number of traditional folk melodies, including La Bruja, Repique, De Mazatlas de Acaponeta and La Bamba as well as Moncayo's Huapango. Mariachi Campanas will join the San Antonio Symphony for a number of traditional Mariachi songs, including El Alacran and Llorar-Lorar. The concert will also feature collaborations between all three groups including the most famous Mariachi song of all time, La Negra. To purchase season tickets, call the Symphony box office at 210-554-1010.
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