Who's playing at Jamboozie 2013?

The Streets of Historic Downtown Laredo will come alive with musical entertainment as Laredo Main Street kicks off their 15th annual UETA Jamboozie Festival on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, from 6 p.m. to midnight.

President Hector 'Tito' Garcia announced the musical entertainment for this year's lively street party will include headliner band La Mafia. The award-winning Latin Band has recorded over 37 albums in the past three decades.

Taking on the other five stages throughout the grounds of the Downtown District are local bands Ric Cortez, Bobby Benavides, Quinn, Mick Cruz and Randy Tate, Wild Root, There Be Dragons, Juda Haze, Mud River, Bad Reputation, Kaova, Vankuver, and Banda Show Internacional.

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What: Jamboozie
When: Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013
Where: Downtown Laredo/corners of Hidalgo, Lincoln, Iturbide, San Agustin, Flores and Grant streets
Tickets: $8 pre sale and $10 at the door. La Mafia Concert bracelets are sold separately for $15 and include entrance to the festival grounds. Ticket locations include IBC, and UETA Stores at 1208 Zaragoza St., 109 Salinas, 1201 Water St., 802 Lincoln and at the Laredo International Airport, and La Paletera on Calle del Norte and Springfield.

Hello Kitty's birthday and Sandy relief

Here's one to make you feel old: Hello Kitty is nearly 40. 38 years old to be exact. She celebrates her birthday today, Nov. 1. 

From Hello Kitty's official Facebook:

Celebrate Hello Kitty's birthday by helping others and make a donation to two special causes!
We've partnered with 826DC to promote creative and expository writing skills for students and the American Red Cross to support relief efforts for natural disasters such as Hurricane Sandy.
Please visit http://bit.ly/HK826DC to make a donation to help 826DC to provide tutoring, field trips, workshops and more to students 6-18.
Please visit http://bit.ly/HelloKittyRedCross to support the American Red Cross response to disasters across the country by donating to Hurricanes 2012. 

Support local artists!

Support local artists by visiting the Bazaar at the French Quarter. The Bazaar follows the tradition of an open-air market for local artists and craftmakers.

Facebook event page

Video preview of the Bazaar

Hump Day Halloween (updated)

Who says Halloween can't be fun on a WEDNESDAY? More events to come...

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Superhero night @ Chelsea's

More festive shindigs around town

Got a shindig? Send the vital information to josh@lmtonline.com. A plus if it's in graphic form (like the posters below). Here's a roundup of events and parties to get you in the Halloween spirit.

Cover for Oct. 12, 2012

This week: 5th Annual Fire Fest, 3 Doors Down, Daughtry and P.O.D. come to Laredo, Now Playing "Argo," October 16 CD Releases, Marina & The Diamonds' "Electra Heart" Review, Live Entertainment Listings and Out & About!

Grab it tomorrow inside tomorrow's Laredo Morning Times

Drink some brews, sing karaoke and help breast cancer survivors

All this month, The Cold Brew is hosting special karaoke days to benefit breast cancer awareness  The karaoke is free, but any donations will go toward the breast cancer awareness nonprofit Pink to Do. Staff at the Brew will also sell T-shirts and wristbands, with all proceeds also going to Pink to Do.

From Pink to Do's Facebook page:

100% of the money raised by the Pink To Do organization is for breast cancer survivors in Laredo. We are volunteers and we use our personal resources for administrative expenses.

Holy crap, DC's new Joker is the stuff of nightmares

Batman fans perusing the latest No. 13 comic will be in for a treat (or fright?) with the Joker's new look.

If you want to see the new Joker, Buzzfeed leaked some pages from the comic, but I warn you: that face may haunt you in your sleep. Says the AP:


"It's a big step for the Joker, who has been out of the picture since DC Comics relaunched its line of comics in September 2011. Up until now, the only time readers saw the jade-haired, white-skinned criminal was in the first pages of "Detective Comics," where he calmly, efficiently carved off his face and escaped from Arkham Asylum.

Since then, he's been quietly plotting, planning and scheming, writer Scott Snyder explained of the story titled 'Death of a Family.'

'He is someone who has a mission this time,' Snyder said of the villain, long one of DC's most notorious, and arguably Batman's greatest foe. 'This is a story about how the Joker took a look at Gotham, Batman and the way things are working.'"


Batman No. 13 is out now.

A Led Zeppelin reunion?

Most likely, no.

During a Tuesday news conference promoting their 2007 reunion concert film "Celebration Day," the band "became uncomfortable with a question about 'anticipating something bigger for the band.'" According to the AP:

"We've been thinking about all sorts of things, and then we can't remember what we were thinking about," singer Robert Plant said testily. He then referred to this reporter by the pejorative term "schmuck."

Surely Jimmy has some more positive words.

"Seems pretty unlikely, doesn't it?" Page said.

And the Zep diehards can all go back to their lives now.

Read the full article.

And watch what you will probably never see in person:

Classic films on the big screen

Cinemark Mall del Norte will start another "Classics Series" on Oct. 10, featuring six "digitally restored" films. For those who've wanted to see one (or all) of the following films on a big screen, now's your chance. Each film will have two show times: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. For tickets and more information, check out Cinemark Mall del Norte's site.

Here's what's in store:

Wednesday, Oct. 10
Rated G

Wednesday, Oct. 17
Rated G

Thursday, Oct. 25
Rated G

Wednesday, Oct. 31
Rated PG

Wednesday, Nov. 7

Wednesday, Nov. 14

P.O.D., The Romantics headline Saturday's AutMus Fest

Texas A&M International University's Autmus Fest, short for the Autumn Music Festival, is back - and we've got all the info you need for this Saturday.

From TAMIU:

Now in its 8th year, AutMus Fest has drawn over 10,000 attendees with proceeds supporting student scholarships at TAMIU. 

Grupo Inalcansable performs during the 2010 AutMus Fest at TAMIU.
(Ulysses S. Romero, File/Laredo Morning Times)

Line-up:
Automatic Weekend / 5 p.m.
Vankuver / 5:45 p.m.
Master Blaster Sound System / 6:30 p.m.
Dean Seltzer / 7:30 p.m.
The Romantics / 8:30 p.m.
P.O.D. / 10 p.m.

When: Saturday, Oct. 6; doors open at 4:30 p.m. and performances begin at 5 p.m.
Where: Texas A&M International University
Tix: Pre-sale $15 available; children under 12 free; gate entry

Tickest are available at TDK, Allstate Insurance, Starbucks at TAMIU, TAMIU Bookstore, select Danny's Restaurants and the Autmust Fest website.

Adding to the fun will be special performances from 5-8 p.m. by the Laredo Wrestling Alliance and great food, arts and crafts.  

See more event information, including what you're allowed to bring in, over at the Autmus website.

Oktoberfest, Border Beer Fest now WBCA events

Beer lovers might be interested to know that Oktoberfest and Border Beer Fest are now officially part of Washington's Birthday Celebration.

 Oktoberfest kicks off Saturday, Oct. 20, while Border Beer Fest will be held Feb. 2. Oktoberfest tix can be found at Border Beer Fest's website. More info about the WBCA's events are at their site, too.

Check out the official press release announcing the partnership:

Your Friday Laredo entertainment wrap-up

Tonight: Average Joe's welcomes seven-piece Latin-Fusion group Este Vato from Austin. La Mata and Lobo will grace the Average Joe's stage as well. Tickets are $6 at the door. Doors open at 8 p.m.

More info on those shows in today's Que Pasa.


Zenzible
10 p.m.
Cheers Cocktail Lounge
7004 San Dario

Jack Burton Express
10 p.m.
TKO Shiloh
520 Shiloh Road

Mick Cruz
10 p.m.
Rumors
9802 McPherson Road

Patty y Su Sonora & Renacimiento 74
10 p.m.
Pappagallos
5920 San Bernardo Ave.

DJ ALX & DJ Tapiaman
10 p.m.
Agave Azul
120 W. Village Boulevard

La Formula 
10 p.m.
The Covey Lounge
800 Garden Street

Corpse Kin
10 p.m.
The Cold Brew
4520 San Bernardo Avenue

Fusion
10 p.m.
Galaxy Billiards Rock Bar
802 Juarez Ave.


Tanki Pink
10 p.m.
F Ultra Lounge
5517 McPherson Road

Homer Martinez
8 p.m.
Salsa's
7718 McPherson Road

Los Impala
8 p.m.
Salsa's
9902 McPherson Road

Fama
10 p.m.
Senor Toros
9802 McPherson Road

Firefly
10 p.m.
TKO
4100 San Bernardo Ave.

DJ Frankie Pea, DJ Gill Ray
10 p.m.
Cowboys Country Bar
5507 McPherson Road

Este Vato & La Mata
10 p.m.
AJ's
9652 McPherson Road

Get excited (or depressed) for more Honey Boo Boo

(AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Our favorite 7-year-old beauty queen/Go-Go Juice addict Honey Boo Boo is here to stay — for now, at least. The Associated Press says:

The TLC network said Wednesday that it has ordered Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas specials focusing on its seven-year-old breakout star, Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson. The series airs its 10th and final episode of its debut season on Wednesday.

And:

TLC has also ordered additional episodes of the series to air next spring.

Thank goodness, our Honey Boo Boo obsession will be satiated. Boo agrees, too.

Gif via Huffington Post Women Tumblr

Supersuckers @ Old No. 2 next Wednesday

Avoid the Hump Day blues, grab a few brews and rock out with Supersuckers next Wednesday.

B Live Promotions, the folks behind Old No. 2, will host Supersuckers on the Old No. 2 stage Wednesday, Oct. 3. Doors will open at 8 p.m.

Courtesy of a B Live Promotions press release:

Originally from Tucson, Ariz., the band was formed in 1988 with energetic frontman Eddie Spaghetti on vocals and bass, Dan "Thunder" Bolton and Rontrose Heathman on guitar and Dancing Eagle on drums (Scott Churilla is their current drummer). After conquering the southwest music scene, they decided to move to Seattle, Wash., in 1989 just as the grunge scene was starting to explode and quickly rose up the ranks. They have released eight albums over their illustrious career, first with the label Interscope, then moving to Koch, and lastly, forming their own recording company known as Mid-Fi Recordings. However, it is a hunger for the road and playing in front of live audiences that have kept the band going for all these years. They have been called one of the "best live bands on the planet" by various music magazines, and after 20 years, they still continue to hit the live music scene. The list of bands they have toured with over the years runs like a "who's who of rock-n-roll" and includes bands such as Pearl Jam, The Rolling Stones, Social Distortion, The Ramones, White Zombie, Bad Religion, Motorhead and Mudhoney, just to name a few. They also have played various Farm Aid festivals, Woodstock 2000, Reading/Leeds Festival and backed Willie Nelson on the Jay Leno Show. Eddie Veder, lead singer of Pearl Jam, is such a big fan he had them play his 40th birthday party . . . so if they are good enough for Eddie, they are definitely worthy of Laredo. 

And Supersuckers have some high praise, from Motörhead's Lemmy himself.

 (Lemmy) probably said it best, "If you don't like the Supersuckers, you don't like Rock-n-Roll."  

It's the band's first visit to Laredo. Here's a little preview of what's in store for concertgoers:

Contact B Live for more info on tix.

More info on Supersuckers at their official site.

2012 Latin Grammy nominees announced

The 2012 Latin Grammy nominees were announced today, and Dominican singer, songwriter and producer Juan Luis Guerra leads the nominees, with six nods, the Associated Press reports.

Other nominees include:

• Mexican pop duo Jesse & Joy, with 5 nominations
• Colombian favorite Juanes, 4
• Guatemala's Ricardo Arjona, 4
• Brazilians Caetano Veloso and Ivete Sangalo, both with 4

The 2012 Latin Grammys will be presented Nov. 14 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and broadcast live on Univision.


See the full list of nominees at the Latin Grammys official website.


We'll leave you with "Azul Sabina," which Juanes played on MTV Unplugged with Spanish singer-songwriter Joaquín Sabina. The song is up for Record of the Year.

SNL star comes to Laredo

Jayanthy Murugesu - The X Factor 2012

Hacienda on Letterman

BY JOSH GONZALEZ - QUE PASA EDITOR

It has been a long time coming for Laredoan Dante Schwebel, of the band Hacienda.
    Armed with three records produced by Dan Auerbach (of The Black Keys), the band now makes its way to the national stage for its first appearance on the "Late Show with David Letterman."
    Hacienda, made up of three brothers - Abraham Villanueva on keyboards, Rene Villanueva on bass, and Jaime Villanueva on drums - was joined by their cousin, Dante, on guitar in 2006.
    Gaining notoriety for backing Dan Auerbach on his solo album "Keep it Hid," the band took a life of its own, touring the country with such acts as My Morning Jacket, The Black Keys and Dr. Dog. When asked what the difference between a national live crowd and a national TV audience would be, Schwebel responded, "The exposure level. You reach so many people in just three minutes or whatever. That, and my folks will get to watch it."
    Schwebel, now living in Nashville, Tenn., says his new home is a lot like Austin.
    "So many people here can totally outplay you," he said. "It can be intimidating, but people work together very well, and the studios are amazing here."
    Hacienda will appear on the "Late Show with David Letterman" on CBS at 10:35 p.m. Tonight.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012 CD Releases

Artist: Aesop Rock CD: Skelethon Release Date: 07/10/2012		Artist: Brendan James CD: Hope In Transition Release Date: 07/10/2012
Artist: Dirty Projectors CD: Swing Lo Magellan Release Date: 07/10/2012		Artist: Hank Williams Jr. CD: Old School... New Rules Release Date: 07/10/2012
Artist: Husky CD: Forever So Release Date: 07/10/2012		Artist: I Call Fives CD: I Call Fives Release Date: 07/10/2012
Artist: Mission Of Burma CD: Unsound Release Date: 07/10/2012		Artist: P.O.D. CD: Murdered Love Release Date: 07/10/2012
Artist: The Grates CD: Secret Rituals Release Date: 07/10/2012		Artist: Twin Shadow CD: Confess Release Date: 07/10/2012

The Big Pink - 4AD Session