Puerto Vallarta Information & Events
When thinking of Latin Techno-Pop, the first name that comes to mind is MOENIA. The group is comprised of Alfonso Pichardo, keyboardist Jorge Soto and keyboardist/programmer Alexander “Midi” Ortega.
Often compared to New Order, Erasure, OMD, The Cure, and Depeche Mode, MOENIA is popular within the Latin club scene while simultaneously pioneering a darker, more experimental and poetic side of Spanish-language electronica.
Live jazz at Chez Sabor
After a face lift, new management, new menu, chef and staff, Chez Sabor is open with weekly live jazz and salsa Friday-Saturday-Sunday nights from 9-12pm. This weekend (June 15-17), featuring guitarist Paco Barajas’s trio. Free internet.
Club Sabor is located at Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez 128, near Banorte Bank, just off the malecon.
Contact Andrew Robertson 322 222-5660 or (cell) 044 322 140 7447.
PUERTO VALLARTA GIG SCHEDULE:
June 11 to June 17, 2007
This is an approximate listing of bands playing this week because Steve York, the person who compiles this list, is touring in the US this week. This list changes very little from week to week, but please check with the individual venues if you are desperate for a certain band.
Links to the web sites of venues and musicians are on the links page at The Puerto Vallarta Music Forum. It is a good idea to double check dates at the appropriate site.
All times are Jalisco time.
MUSIC EVENTS:
Monday the 11th
ALBERTO PEREZ, La Palapa, Southside, 8-11pm
ARRIBA MARIACHI, Mariachi Loco, Lazaro Cardenas 254, Southside, 10:30pm
BLACK BEANS, rock, Paradise Burger, Malecón
CATIA, Brazilian, Cuates y Cuetes, 8-11pm
DAVID, acoustic, La Bicyclette, Sayulita, 7pm
GRUPO ARCANO, Main Plaza, 8pm
Entertainment-wise, this is a very active week in Vallarta. Besides these events, Thursday will host the Mariachi Gala at the Malecon. The street (from the top of the Malecon to Libertad) will be closed to vehicle traffic from about 4 pm on. The main concert will begin around 9 pm with a fireworks display at around midnight.
These two new postings are from Tom Colvin, via a Steve York’s Yahoo Music Forum:
3 Grand Dames of Song — special performance at Mariachi Loco
Mariachi Loco, the music club on I. Vallarta in Southside, presents three well-known “grand dames” singers this Friday night. Performing will be Lucero del Campo, who I think may be a female impersonator, is known as “La Reina del Falsete.” Also performing at Gloria Armida and Amparo Rodriguez. Expect high-spirited Mexican mariachi and ranchero music.
End of season concert at Lienzo Charro La Ribera in Pitillal
Few expats know about, much less attend the frequent music nights at the La Ribera grounds in Pitillal. These events, staged in a horse rink stadium, are immensely popular with the local Mexican population. This Saturday will be the last concert for awhile, as the stadium closes down for the rainy season
Featured will be Los Tucanes de Tijuana. Also performing will be Vaquero’s Musical and Astilleros. These events are fun, but it is recommended that you find a local resident to accompany you.
Posted by: “Tom Colvin” phmx@yahoo.com phmx
Date: Wed May 30, 2007 1:36 pm ((PDT))
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A very special recital is being prepared to celebrate the double anniversary of our fair Puerto Vallarta, marking 89 years of being elevated to the category of municipality and 39 of being named city.
The Culture Department has been charged with the organization of the great recital on May 31. Vihuelas, guitars, guitarrones and trumpets will fill the center of town with notes of Mariachi music when three bands, The New Tecatitlan Mariachi, Los Toritos, and the Navidad Mariachi from Mascota get together to pay homage to the city and the municipality.
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This is one not to be missed; Astrid Hadad is one of the most exciting performers in Mexico and she’s appearing at the Los Arcos amphitheater on the Malecon at 8:30 Wednesday evening, May 30.
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ASTRID HADAD (home website)
More youtube videos of Astrid Hadad
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