I haven’t been listening to a lot of my favorite music lately, mainly because the CD’s are scattered all over my messy room and/or car and I’m too lazy to find them.
However, it’s not so bad. In fact, I think I’ll survive just fine especially considering the line up of great rock en español bands coming to LA within the next few weeks. The only problem? Not enough time…
Annotated calendar of upcoming concerts*
Friday, July 28
Quetzal (LA), Quinto Sol (East LA) and Maneja Beto (Austin) at Temple Bar
Note: I saw Maneja Beto perform in their first in LA. The MC hyped them up and described them as the band that would form if Café Tacuba and Los Lobos had a kid. Thanks again to César (EMC) for not only having great music taste, but being so willing to share that music with others.
Saturday, July 29
Barrio Economy benefit with Fandango Sin Fronteras (collective made up of Zach de la Rocha, members from Quetzal and Ozomatli and others), Maneja Beto (Austin), Aztlan Underground (East LA), Mezcla (LA), Sahua (East LA) at Self Help Graphics
KCRW’s Sounds Eclectico Evening with Nortec Collective (Tijuana) and Mexican Institute of Sound (Mexico City) at California Plaza
Note: I’m missing out on so much this weekend, but it’s okay because I’ll be at one of my “happy places” with my huge familia.
Tuesday, August 1
Manu Chao and Kinky (Monterrey) at the Shrine Expo Center
Note: I have my tickets! I can’t wait. The last time I had the opportunity to see Manu Chao live was about 6 years ago. I didn’t go with the rest of my friends because I was sulking or being anti-social.
Wednesday, August 2
Plastilina Mosh (Monterrey), Niño Astronauta (Ensenada) and DJ Santi (Anaheim) at the Knitting Factory
Saturday, August 12
Liquits (Mexico City) and Los Abandoned (Van Nuys) at the Knitting Factory
Note: while at the Knitting Factory tonight, I bought tickets for Liquits and Los Abandoned. I saw Liquits open for Café Tacuba and Maldita Vecindad two years ago in San Diego. They wore grey jumpsuits and all I remember was the nonsensical Chido song.
Gustavo Cerati (Argentina) at the Wiltern
Sunday, August 13
Gustavo Cerati (Argentina) at the House of Blues-Sunset Strip
Note: a bit pricey ($35), but the former frontman of Soda Stereo is worth it.
Rock Prendido with Molotov (Mexico), Zoe and Delux at Gibson (Universal) Amphitheater
Thursday, August 17
Amigos Invisibles (Venezuela) at Avalon Hollywood
Note: the last time I saw AI was also at Avalon. This is a battle of the bands, but I have no idea who will be there besides los AI.
Friday, August 18
Los Pinguos (Argentina), Cava and Las Rubias del Norte (New York) at Temple Bar
Los Lonely Boys (San Angelo, Texas) and Del Castillo (Austin) at the Greek Theatre
For more events, check out LATV Live’s Calendar.
*I originally posted this at blogging.la in a longer entry. I always get annoyed with the concert listings on LA group blogs (e.g., LAist and Losanjealous) that ignore any Spanish-language music. What a shame.
I’ll see you at the Manu show! If you spot a chicano with dark hair, that’d be me!
Are you going to all of them or is it just a list?
I would love to see Manu, but he is playing in NY when I am in Boston and in Boston when I will be in NY.
I just got a Nortec Collective CD. I really like it, but it doesn’t seem like they would be a “concert band”.
I have Los Abandoned EP and I love it. They are a great band – I hope the find the success they deserve.
Have fun!
You’re covering all of your music basis here with this list. I’m not only impressed but excited you’re attending all these shows. I miss going to shows, but we’ll return to it in September starting with Sparklehorse and Feist and Theivery Corporation with Federico Aubele….did you ever get a chance to download the Aubele album on my website?
I hope you liked Maneja Beto, they may have some reminiscent sounds to Cafe Tacvba and Los Lobos, but they have a sound all their own. One time I told my friend, N (the guitarist for the band), if he felt he was influenced by these two said bands, but really, he said definately Cafe Tacvba, but not Los Lobos. Of course, Cindy, you know how much of a Los Lobos fanatic I am, that I was shocked, pero he said some of the members have eclectic tastes and all of it comes to gether in their music.
You must, must keep me posted on how all these shows are! =)
¡Cerati! Rachelle and I can’t stop listening to Ahí Vamos….it’s definately gets my vote for Best Rock Album, or at least Best Rock Album to rock out in the car during rush hour.
So … should I tell you how tonight’s Manu show goes or do you wanna go with a blank slate?
Chavo,
See you! You’ll be the one with the Chapulín Colorado tshirt, right? You should be easy to spot.
Xolo,
This is just a list. I don’t think it would be possible to make all the shows. Some of them are on the same night, and some might be out of my price range. I also was/will be out of town for some of them.
César,
I listen to Aubele almost every day at work. It’s perfect. I liked Maneja Beto. They not only were great to listen to, but nice to look at… just kidding. I’ll have fotos y un review. Too bad I don’t know the songs well enough to keep a setlist, but they did begin with the Entrudo, as you predicted.
Aw, I’m happy you and Rachelle will be going to plenty of good shows as Mr and Mrs.
Oh, and I think the Cerati show might be sold out. I tried buying tickets, but couldn’t at the time.
Oso,
Ummmm. I’m curious. I want to know.
Way more punk rock than I expected. A post forthcoming. Maybe Alejandro wrote something …
I admit, those guys are pretty good looking. You should see them perform in Austin, all the gringa hipster girls se descosen…speaking of which, Maneja Beto be doing a homecoming show on August 11th, but I’ll be out of town. Cindy, remind me to tell you one day the story about the lead singer, the guitarist and me in the men’s restroom on New Years, ha! Enjoy the rest of the shows…
aww, so glad to hear that you saw our beto boys live! and i am INSANELY jealous that you got to see manu chao. when los abandoned were in austin, they did a kickass punk version of “como la flor” super fun! (ps soy la maestra!) let me know if they do anything similarly crazy but great!