Hello Everyone!!
Well, here is my first blog of the year. I hope to use this page to lay down information about Tejano music and my business which is centered about Tejano music. I hope you find this blog informative and use it as a chance to interact, ask questions, leave comments, etc. pertaining to the topics at hand. I can be controversial at times by asking the tough questions. The reason I do this is because I care about our music and I am trying to find ways to improve our music; not to put down the artists and various people in the industry. On the flipside, there are many positive things about our music to talk about as well.
Because I like to communicate with people, I find myself talking to both the artists and the fans. I want to assure the artists that I will not divulge personal matters on this blog. Rather, my plan is to provide general insight into the music, artists and the industry based on the specific knowledge that I gain. I say this because I want the artists to continue to be candid with me which is crucial to continue the flow of information needed to provide insight. And in order to do that they have to feel they can trust me. So, specific personal matters will not be discussed in detail on this blog.
As for rules, I welcome positive and negative criticism as long as I feel the comments are leading to a solution or resolution. I will not tolerate put downs, slander or libel. And don't try to pull that freedom of speech crap because although this is a public domain, the first amendment does have limitations. And I have the freedom to set those limitations when it comes to MY blog. And the last I checked, slander and libel are serious legal matters that can be pursued via legal means.
Okay. Now...on to the good stuff.
TEJANO NEW YEARS IN THE AREA
I can only speak for the Topeka event because I was actually there. I think the event went well. It looks like the Amigos are going to make a profit which will benefit the activity center. Thank GOD! I dj'ed a birthday party on Dec 30th and it was in the basement of the activity center. I had to carry all my equipment up and down the stairs four times. Brutal! I hear the elevator is on order and the electricity is good to go to operate the elevator. I hear the elevator may be operable in the Spring some time. I can't wait.
As for Kansas City, well, I hear the dance went well there. Unfortunately, I haven't heard much feedback about Chente's performance. I have been hearing quite a bit of buzz about Las Estrellas using pyros, though.
As for Manana Band, I haven't talked to anyone in the band, yet, about how their event went down at Johnny G's. I'll have to check into that. A shoutout to Andre Reyes!! I hope you are feeling better, bro!
The bottom line is if all these events did well, then that speaks well for Tejano in the area. Now, if we can get fans to come out more often other than New Year's, Cinco de Mayo and Topeka Fiesta then we would be looking a lot better.
HANGING OUT WITH FLACO AND ANDREW
Nothing like staying awake all night with a five-time Grammy award winner and living legend. After Flaco was done making his rounds at the hotel, he ended up in his room. Carlos and I went by to check up on Flaco to see if he needed anything. Andrew from Ambixion called and we told him to come on down. It was a great sight to see.
Flaco pulled out the Hohner and that was all she wrote. Flaco and Andrew were going back and forth exchanging knowledge and ideas. Flaco was showing Andrew chords while Andrew was showing Flaco how he can make the accordion sound like a guitar. Andrew impressed Flaco with some blues riffs as well. While those two were going at it until 8:00 am, Carlos was lullabyed asleep and I finally laid down for some rest while class was in session as Flaco (the master) was passing along his teachings to Andrew (grasshopper). Andrew was in heaven.
BTW, Flaco mentioned that work is complete with the latest Texas Tornados cd which will feature some of Freddy Fender's last recordings before he passed away. There are still some issues to work out before the cd can be released, but as soon as I find out about it, I will let you know.
OTHER TEJANO NEWS
The legendary Tortilla Factory featuring Bobby Butler is now being booked by Charlie Tijerina out of Houston, TX. Ham made the announcement on the Tejano Journal. Also, Ricky Reyes, who recently left Ruben Ramos' band, has joined the Tortilla Factory along with Joe Romano. Both were originally with the Tortilla Factory back in it's beginnings in 1973.
And, to replace Ricky Reyes, Ruben Ramos picked up Chris from Grupo Lumbre. With Thomas leaving Lumbre because of a job promotion, Pedro still making a comeback from his stroke and with Chris leaving, Lumbre will have to put some new members together. Ruben Ramos is currently in the studio working on a new cd. And I hope Fiesta Musical will have a early peek at the music just like we did with Ambixion.
If you want to win Ambixion's cd before you can even buy it, listen to Fiesta Musical this Monday, 1/8/07 as we will highlight Ambixion's new cd as the cd pick of the week and giveaway a couple cds during the show. The show airs Mondays, 7p-10p on 90.1 FM KKFI in KC or you can listen online at http://www.kkfi.org and find the link to listen online.
That's it for now!
-DJ Ritmo
Well, here is my first blog of the year. I hope to use this page to lay down information about Tejano music and my business which is centered about Tejano music. I hope you find this blog informative and use it as a chance to interact, ask questions, leave comments, etc. pertaining to the topics at hand. I can be controversial at times by asking the tough questions. The reason I do this is because I care about our music and I am trying to find ways to improve our music; not to put down the artists and various people in the industry. On the flipside, there are many positive things about our music to talk about as well.
Because I like to communicate with people, I find myself talking to both the artists and the fans. I want to assure the artists that I will not divulge personal matters on this blog. Rather, my plan is to provide general insight into the music, artists and the industry based on the specific knowledge that I gain. I say this because I want the artists to continue to be candid with me which is crucial to continue the flow of information needed to provide insight. And in order to do that they have to feel they can trust me. So, specific personal matters will not be discussed in detail on this blog.
As for rules, I welcome positive and negative criticism as long as I feel the comments are leading to a solution or resolution. I will not tolerate put downs, slander or libel. And don't try to pull that freedom of speech crap because although this is a public domain, the first amendment does have limitations. And I have the freedom to set those limitations when it comes to MY blog. And the last I checked, slander and libel are serious legal matters that can be pursued via legal means.
Okay. Now...on to the good stuff.
TEJANO NEW YEARS IN THE AREA
I can only speak for the Topeka event because I was actually there. I think the event went well. It looks like the Amigos are going to make a profit which will benefit the activity center. Thank GOD! I dj'ed a birthday party on Dec 30th and it was in the basement of the activity center. I had to carry all my equipment up and down the stairs four times. Brutal! I hear the elevator is on order and the electricity is good to go to operate the elevator. I hear the elevator may be operable in the Spring some time. I can't wait.
As for Kansas City, well, I hear the dance went well there. Unfortunately, I haven't heard much feedback about Chente's performance. I have been hearing quite a bit of buzz about Las Estrellas using pyros, though.
As for Manana Band, I haven't talked to anyone in the band, yet, about how their event went down at Johnny G's. I'll have to check into that. A shoutout to Andre Reyes!! I hope you are feeling better, bro!
The bottom line is if all these events did well, then that speaks well for Tejano in the area. Now, if we can get fans to come out more often other than New Year's, Cinco de Mayo and Topeka Fiesta then we would be looking a lot better.
HANGING OUT WITH FLACO AND ANDREW
Nothing like staying awake all night with a five-time Grammy award winner and living legend. After Flaco was done making his rounds at the hotel, he ended up in his room. Carlos and I went by to check up on Flaco to see if he needed anything. Andrew from Ambixion called and we told him to come on down. It was a great sight to see.
Flaco pulled out the Hohner and that was all she wrote. Flaco and Andrew were going back and forth exchanging knowledge and ideas. Flaco was showing Andrew chords while Andrew was showing Flaco how he can make the accordion sound like a guitar. Andrew impressed Flaco with some blues riffs as well. While those two were going at it until 8:00 am, Carlos was lullabyed asleep and I finally laid down for some rest while class was in session as Flaco (the master) was passing along his teachings to Andrew (grasshopper). Andrew was in heaven.
BTW, Flaco mentioned that work is complete with the latest Texas Tornados cd which will feature some of Freddy Fender's last recordings before he passed away. There are still some issues to work out before the cd can be released, but as soon as I find out about it, I will let you know.
OTHER TEJANO NEWS
The legendary Tortilla Factory featuring Bobby Butler is now being booked by Charlie Tijerina out of Houston, TX. Ham made the announcement on the Tejano Journal. Also, Ricky Reyes, who recently left Ruben Ramos' band, has joined the Tortilla Factory along with Joe Romano. Both were originally with the Tortilla Factory back in it's beginnings in 1973.
And, to replace Ricky Reyes, Ruben Ramos picked up Chris from Grupo Lumbre. With Thomas leaving Lumbre because of a job promotion, Pedro still making a comeback from his stroke and with Chris leaving, Lumbre will have to put some new members together. Ruben Ramos is currently in the studio working on a new cd. And I hope Fiesta Musical will have a early peek at the music just like we did with Ambixion.
If you want to win Ambixion's cd before you can even buy it, listen to Fiesta Musical this Monday, 1/8/07 as we will highlight Ambixion's new cd as the cd pick of the week and giveaway a couple cds during the show. The show airs Mondays, 7p-10p on 90.1 FM KKFI in KC or you can listen online at http://www.kkfi.org and find the link to listen online.
That's it for now!
-DJ Ritmo
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