The Fiesta Musical DJ Crew would like to personally thank those of you who pledged during the radio show a couple of weeks ago. Everyone who pledged is very important to the show and I want to highlight the fact that all but one of the local Tejano bands from the KC/Topeka area pledged during our show. That was great! Jr. Vargas y Grupo Picante, Paradize Band and Manana Band/All Funked Up deserve a huge thumbs up and I am so glad they support what we are trying to do for La Onda Tejana on the airwaves. And, likewise, I would like to support them and encourage any of you to go and see these bands play whenever you can. Cinco de Mayo is coming up and these bands will be in action everywhere.
Tomas, Dan, IV and I have a vision for the radio show and that is to continue to provide you the latest Tejano music, news and information that avid Tejano fans need to keep in touch with their favorite artists. Tomas and I like to keep moving forward with new music while Dan and IV highlight the all-time favorites and oldies but goodies. And that is a greate balance. You are the voice of KKFI and you were heard. Thanks for making a statement with your pledges and letting KKFI know we love our Tejano music on their airwaves. Tejano has taken some hits on the FM airwaves in Texas but in Kansas City, we are live and well.
NEW TEJANO CD/DVD RELEASES
Well, if you have been hibernating the last few weeks, you have missed out on a lot. The TTMA usually is the time when several artists will release their new music. And this year is no exception.
Ram Herrera "2007"
Ruben Ramos "XXXV Anos"
David Lee Garza "Live Vol. 1"
Vida "The Lone Star Saloon"
Johnny Hernandez "This Time (Again)"
That's some great stuff. Plus, a flurry of dvds have been released, too. Word is that Q Productions worked out a deal with a production company that is manufacturing their dvds with a wider distribution. Q Productions finally got it right because these dvds are properly manufactured which means they'll play on any dvd player unlike the earlier ones by Ruben Ramos, Jay Perez, Joe Posada, Mariachi Campanas, etc. Not only that, but they added DTS Surround Sound as another audio option! Awesome!! I immediately put in the Mingo Saldivar "El Jefe del Acordeon" and it sounded great. Ruben Ramos "Live in Concert" was re-issued as well. Some of you remembered the problems you had playing that dvd. This re-issue should solve the problem. And the highly acclaimed documentary "Accordion Dreams" by Hector Galan has been released on DVD as well. That one is a must have especially if you have never seen it. I highly recommend it. Check out these dvd releases:
Mingo Saldivar "El Jefe del Acordeon" (Q-Zone)
Ruben Ramos "Live in Concert" (Q-Zone re-issue)
Joe Lopez y La Nueva Imagen "Back to the Roots" (Q-Zone)
Selena "Through the Years" (Q-Zone)
"Accordion Dreams"
Mingo Saldivar "I Love My Freedom, I Love My Texas"
The New Variety Band "En Vivo"
Upcoming cd releases include Sunny Sauceda.
KC HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE "FIESTA IN THE HEARTLAND '07"
All I can say is WOW! This event is quickly becoming the talk of the town. Three days of local and national entertainment featuring Banda Pachuco, Emilio and a yet to be named mariachi as well as local favorites Manana Band, Tropical Azul and Mafia Nortena. The dates are May 11th, 12th and 13th and will be held at Crown Center in KCMO. If you are looking for media content this weekend, you may want to check out the Fiesta in the Heartland My Space account which contains videos and music. If you have a My Space account, request to be added as a friend and mention that Fiesta Musical sent ya! The link to their My Space site is on the right hand side of this blog. Enjoy!
That's it for now!
-DJ Ritmo
