In the growing sphere of m?sica y baila latina in Austin, there is plenty to be found out on the town for all tastes of Latin Music. Whether you want to dance to the smooth rhythms of Latin Jazz or get down to the funky mix of cumbia and Spanish rock, there are many options for you this week?
Must See for this Week: Grupo Fantasma, The Parish, Saturday 10pm
Friday, April 29th
Copa Bar and Grill, 217 Congress Ave, (512) 479-5002, Salsa
upstairs with DJ Fabian, $5
Mambo Kings, 611 7th Street, (512) 845-3847 ? call for music information and cover:
(This club usually has live m?sica latina on the weekends) There is a dress code that is sometimes enforced; I would avoid jeans and sneakers if you don?t want a hassle.
Saturday, April 30th
Catch the Fantasma this Saturday!!!
Two opportunities to see Austin?s Grupo Fantasma in one day!!! These guys have just returned from a tour of the US. I was fortunate enough to catch them on the road in Chicago recently, and I must say that it was the best time I have had on that big city?s Latin music scene ? what a fantastic night of dancing and fun, Austin-style! My friends in Chicago couldn?t help but shake it! Grupo Fantasma?s passionate energy for la m?sica is contagious. These guys are unmatched for a Saturday night of Latin-funk, dance-until-you drop excitement! Lots of lively cumbia tunes mixed with some salsa, merengue and other Latin beats are sure to keep you moving all night long.
12pm-1:30pm, Texas Round-Up Festival, 11th and Colorado Stage
10pm - ?, Homecoming Show @ The Parish, doors open at 9:30, $7, advanced tickets avail.
The Parish is located at 214 E. 6th Street, above Jazz Kitchen
For those of you wanting to start dancing early?.
Bailengua ? Pecan Street Festival, International Stage at 7th and Red River, 6pm
Come out and support this new Austin-based band at the Pecan Street Festival. From su conguero:
The band is made up of UT grad students in music from the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ecuador, and Colombia and our repertoire, of originals and covers, is mostly based in the salsa dura sound of the late 60s and early 70s -- Palmieri, Ray Barreto, el Gran Combo, la Sonora Ponce?a, Willie Col?n are some of our most important referents -- and is mostly son montuno, guajira, and chachach?, although things like bugal? and merengue occasionally show up to keep you guessing.
Other options for Saturday night?
Copa Bar and Grill, 217 Congress Ave, (512) 479-5002
DJ Alvaro spinning salsa, merengue, bachata y m?s, 10pm, downstairs
Mambo Kings, 611 7th Street, (512) 845-3847
call for music information and cover charge
AND DON?T FORGET?SUNDAY, APRIL 30th
Latin Dancing with the Brew @ The Oasis, Starlight Terrace
(outside), 6pm
6550 Comanche Trail, (512) 266-2442
No cover, but 2 drink minimum suggested
There is not a more perfect way to end the week than dancing in the
lovely Hill Country evening watching the sun set over Lake Travis. (The deck gets crowded around 8pm, so get there early.)
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