Tejano Beat

Apparently, she won’t.  Jennifer Pena had been announced as a special performer at this year’s Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair – following her surprise appearance last year. But the latest word is that she will not be a part of the lineup.  Whether it was miscommunication, disagreement or just a cancellation or a mixture of reasons – who knows?

It’s too bad for her fans but Tejano fans still have hundreds of reasons to attend Fan Fair including the appearance of the following artists:

Grammy-winning Los Texmaniacs who know how to bring down the house;

Stefani Montiel, who brings a pop/R&B feel to her music – and knows how to perform;

Elida Reyna, who consistently delivers fresh, new music;

Jay Perez, “The Voice,” always a crowd pleaser; and

exciting new up-and-coming artists like Chicas de Canela and Ilyssa Saenz, the Texas native who won the international “Search for Selena’s Double” contest in February, sponsored by Telefutura.

And as far as surprises, some performance or appearance always surprises at the TMA Fan Fair so head out and enjoy it!

Fan Fair is FREE and goes on from noon to 10 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 19-21, 2010.

Los Texmaniacs will tear it up and OFFICIALLY kick it off with a live performance Friday morning at 8 a.m. in Market Square. Listen to KXTN Tejano 107.5FM to hear the broadcast!

GET THE FAN FAIR SCHEDULE: http://www.tejanomusicawards.com/fanfairperf.html

San Antonio-based writer Kiko Martinez recently interviewed Suzette Quintanilla Arriaga, Selena’s sister, about Selena’s legacy. She also updates fans about her brother, A.B., and his current musical project. At the end of the interview, Suzette clears up rumors about the upcoming book about Selena written by a woman who claims to have been Selena’s former publicist. The author, Cristina Castrellón, makes the outrageous claim that she has contact with Selena through a psychic.  Crazy stuff.

The article also includes information about “La Leyenda” – the four-CD box set released to commemorate Selena’s life that includes a booklet with personal messages from Selena fans.

Read his article, “‘La Leyenda’ Builds on Legacy of Late Tejano Singer: Selena’s sister says 15 years hasn’t helped fill hole in her heart.”

Too much Tejano news is actually a good problem to have!  Before I get some much-needed rest – until tomorrow! – here are some of the tastier tidbits:

• Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair is next weekend, March 19-21, 2010!  Visit the TejanoMusicAwards Web site for details.

• FAN FAIR AFTER PARTIES:

FRIDAY, March 19: Tejas Records 13th Annual VIP Party and artist showcase at the Cadillac Bar on 212 South Flores – The event is on Friday, March 19 from 7 p.m. until 2 a.m. and will feature three stages of music from top artists and surprise guests – $10 – This party is always packed so get there early!

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, March 20 and 21, 2010: The return of T-Town – Hosted by 2010 Grammy Winners Los Texmaniacs
When: Saturday March 20th, 2010
Los Texmaniacs & “The Reunion” David Lee Garza Y Los Musicales featuring “The Voice” Jay Perez
Plus: Surprise
Sunday March 21st, 2010
Los Texmaniacs & Country Star Rick Trevino
Plus surprise special guest appearances both nights

Where: El Fuerte (T-TOWN) Nightclub 7011 San Pedro, San Antonio TX 78216
Additional info: $ 20 General Admission, One ticket gets you in both nights, Limited number of VIP tickets available which includes a meet and greet green room access: $35
Tickets available @ Janie’s Records, Mi Pueblito, El Fuerte
For ticket info call:  Janie’s Records: 210-735-2070 or El Fuerte: 210-541-9591

The San Antonio Spurs will celebrate Noche Latina on Wednesday, March 24, with music provided by Tejano star Jay Perez. The game against the Los Angeles Lakers is sold out, according to the Spurs.com Web site, but a limited amount of standing-room-only tickets will be available after 5 p.m. on game day, according to Perez’ management.

Jay “The Voice” Perez will perform a pre-game concert at the “Overtime” stage; sing the JayPerezDCanthem.jpgnational anthem before the game; and finish off with a post-game concert.

Read the rest of this posting on my City Brights blog on MySA.com: http://voices.mysanantonio.com/sylviacarrizales/2010/03/jay-perez-y-los-spurs.html

Thanks!

Texas native Ilyssa Saenz captured the title of “Selena’s Double” last week after winning the Telefutura competition, “Buscando a La Doble de Selena.”

Check out the videos online of the finalists performing and decide for yourself.  The winner has a great voice!

The competition was sponsored by Escándalo TV.

Tejano Music Awards fan fair announcements, Premios a la Musica (March 16) info, Tejano Conjunto Festival and more…

For now, check out the LINKS below to these great San Antonio events:

TEJANO MUSIC AWARDS – Fan Fair – March 19-21, 2010

PREMIOS A LA MUSICA LATINA – March 16, 2010

TEJANO CONJUNTO FESTIVAL – May 13-15, 2010

Read my post on MySA.com for more winners in the Latin music categories…

The 52nd Annual GRAMMYS has gone live this weekend with streaming coverage of pre-GRAMMY events and live coverage at: http://www.grammy.com/live. Exclusive video of past GRAMMY moments and performances will also be streamed.

Tejano and Latin music fans can watch the pre-telecast awards ceremony on Sunday - where the award for Best Tejano Album will be presented – online at the live site beginning at 3 p.m. Central/San Antonio time and ending at 6 p.m.

Good luck to the Tejano nominees! Check out the article in Conexion that profiles all of the Best Tejano Album nominees:  “Grammy bound: A San Antonian a shoo-in for an award this year“

Best Tejano Album (Click on THIS LINK to see all Latin music categories)

Premios a la Música Latina 2010 is set for March 16, 2010, but if you want to have a say in who gets recognized at this year’s awards show, you must vote by Jan. 31, which is this Sunday! See a list of the nominees before you vote by clicking here.

Click here to vote for your favorite artists.

Important Dates for Premios a la Música Latina 2010:

• Jan. 31: Last Day to Vote for Your Favorite Nominee in 15 Categories
• Feb. 21: Fan Fair at Sunset Station (free admission)
• March 16: Premios a la Música Latina 2010, 7 p.m., Majestic Theatre
• March 27:  Univision broadcast of the show