Rancho Alegre Conjunto Festival Hangs On to Unmistakably Tejano Traditions

From buzzworthy family band Baraja de Oro to local mainstay Los Pinkys

"...newcomers looking to differentiate Mexico’s Norteño music from Texas’ conjunto, look no further than the fits among Saturday and..."

May 2, 2023 Music Post by Nayeli Portillo

Conjunto Aztlan

"...Several years in the making, the debut from Conjunto Aztlan recaps an era of political activism and a..."

April 17, 1998 Music Feature

Rancho Alegre Fights to Be the Cadillac of Conjunto Festivals

The music fest returns the native Texas genre Downtown where it once flourished

"...concern about missing the family's annual sojourn to see conjunto music legend Johnny Degollado. How could he get "The..."

May 3, 2019 Music Feature by César E. López Linares

Playback: Strictly Conjunto

“We don’t want this music to die” – Johnny Degollado

"...one-tenth full. In its fifth year, the Rancho Alegre Conjunto Festival again secured Red River's largest venue and a..."

May 11, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Luv Doc Recommends: Cinco de Mayo Music Festival

Fiesta Gardens, Thursday, May 6, 2004

"...In Austin, we have the Cinco de Mayo Music Festival, a five-day event at Fiesta Gardens featuring more than..."

May 7, 2004 Column by The Luv Doc

Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

This week's recommended live offerings

"...the Sky both top Friday’s bill). Of course, the festival’s hazy origins remain thanks to consciousness-raising, generation-spanning acts like..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...the Texas Chapter of the Recording Academy, SXSW's annual Tejano showcase is always one of the premier events of..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Heavy With Tradition, Old Settler's Music Festival Springs Eternal

We talk to Sierra Hull and spotlight favorites for next week’s campout

"...I've been thinking about how Old Settler's Music Festival is heavy with tradition...."

April 15, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Dialogue of Poets

Conjunto Aztlan's Movimiento Music

"...Daniel Mendoza, Juan Tejeda, José Flores Peregrino, Clemecia Zapata,..."

April 17, 1998 Music Feature by Belinda Acosta

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Baby sea turtles, Elvis Fest, and more!

"...and work on the base coat of your tan. Festival season is just warming up around Texas, so there..."

May 5, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Sonidos del Barrio

Part 1, the overview, of Latino music in the Austin mainstream

"...are holding strong artistically. It's what makes Latino and Tejano music in Austin able to survive periodic trends, delivering..."

May 1, 2009 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Amor Prohibido

Selena's Crossover Dream

"...her music was known and loved by millions of Tejanos, other Latinos, and Latin Americans, to the majority of..."

June 28, 1996 Books Feature

Cultural Interloper

Accordion King Bradley Williams

"...Williams might have picked up a bit of a Tejano accent. After all, he came here specifically in search..."

April 11, 1997 Music Feature by Lee Nichols

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Catfish, outlaws, and armadillos

"...to find something to celebrate at one of the festivals or just get your toes wet in a river..."

May 2, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Get ready for baby sea turtles, balloon launches, and more

"...CineMarfa Film Festival May 2-5, Marfa, www.cinemarfa.org..."

April 30, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Chac-Mool

A rare glimpse inside the inner circle of accordion pioneer Esteban 'Steve' Jordan

"...the use of accordion in norteña, more familiarly called conjunto. The genre's folksy style and penchant for tales of..."

Aug. 8, 2008 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Lineups Revealed for Rancho Alegre, CMT Awards, Float Fest

Festivals log notable location changes, too

"...As you cross South by Southwest off your festival calendar, add three more events: Rancho Alegre Conjunto Music..."

March 19, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Day Trips

The historic Army forts around Central Texas and beyond.

"...Pioneer Museum Complex, 309 W. Main, the Founder's Day Festival on Saturday continues with music and food, May 11-12...."

May 11, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Dancing About Architecture

Somehow George W. Bush becomes president and takes Jimmie Vaughan with him. Swine.

"...history of Texas music. San Antonio's Valerio Longoria, 75, Tejano Conjunto Hall of Fame inductee, accordion teacher, and "national..."

Dec. 22, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Record reviews Reissues

"...so much attention on the accordion drive of working-class conjunto music, it's easy for us to forget that not..."

Aug. 23, 1996 Music Review

Day Trips

"...Texas Natural Festival and Western Swing Festival in San Marcos showcase Texan..."

May 14, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Live Music Recommendations for the Weekend

JMBLYA, a conjunto fest, and more weekend sounds to keep you busy

"...time for the great Austin pastime: live music. From conjunto to country to hip-hop, there's something for every brand..."

May 4, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

It's a great time to get out and explore

"...Scarborough Renaissance Festival May 1-30, Waxahachie, www.srfestival.com..."

May 5, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...Tejano Conjunto Festival at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center in..."

May 15, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Dancing About Architecture

Noise ordinance debate blows over -- for now -- while Internet radio crisis threatens, and SIMS crisis subsides.

"...of Sam "Lightnin'-- Hopkins and the World Championship Fiddlers Festival in Crockett; the Mance Lipscomb Blues Festival in Navasota..."

May 10, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Day Trips

The Dairy Queens and crumbling sandstone of Larry McMurtry's hometown, Archer City, Texas.

"...Ice Cream Festival in Brenham features tubs of Blue Bell along with..."

May 5, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...Spring Festival in Columbus features historic home tours, bike rides, arts..."

May 16, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Salute to Saluté

Iconic San Antonio bar goes under

"...signs, and were lined with framed posters from the Tejano Conjunto Festival, assorted flyers, photos by Joan Fredericks, and..."

July 23, 2012 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Is the Net Neutrality Repeal Another Blow to Tex-Mex Musicians and Broadcasters?

Bidi bidi bom bom

"...non-mainstream genres. In Austin, a pair of Texas-rooted styles, Tejano and conjunto, depend on net neutrality. Can they overcome..."

July 6, 2018 Music Feature by César E. López Linares

Pachanga!

Cinco de Mayo month Part III – the hombres: from Jovita's Mayo Pardo to Ruben Ramos' Mexican Revolution, Del Castillo, Joel Guzman, y más

"...Alvarez and the Austin Latino Music Association (www.austinlatinomusic.com), new Tejano station KXTN, Rich Garza and Alex Vallejo's Pachanga Festival,..."

May 29, 2009 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

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