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 🎵🌟 Immerse Yourself in the Vibes of The Contrabandits - Austin's Premier Roots Reggae Sensation! 🌟🎵 Dive into the soulful rhythms of The Contrabandits, your go-to roots reggae band hailing from the vibrant south side of the ATX. 🎸🌆 Led by enchanting grooves, electrifying leads, and conscious vocals, The Contrabandits are set to infuse the Irie vibe into your upcoming event! 🌐✨ 🏆Awarded the prestigious High Times Magazine "Doobie Award" for "Best New/Underground Band" in 2011, The Contrabandits have since graced stages across the US, leaving audiences captivated. 🎤🌎 Our musical journey is a perfect blend of reggae classics and original compositions, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all. 🎤🔥 Having shared stages with notable artists like Collie Buddz, Pato Banton, Everton Blender, Culture, and The Mau Mau Chaplains, The Contrabandits continue to make waves in the reggae scene. 🤝✨ Catch us live at the iconic Flamingo Cantina on 6th St., where ...

There are times when a song comes with a powerful message that brings you through a not so pleasant time in your life. If you are anything like me, you listen to it as many times as you can until the wounds start to slowly heal, 'Just My Sun' delivers a message that many relate to, but very few speak of!  San Francisco Bay Area's iconic lyricists Deuce Eclipse recalls, "At the time of writing this song, I was in the process of trying to have a child. I thought about all the parents that were going through the same thing." Many going through the same life path, remain silent and do not voice how they are feeling. They silently push through and navigate through life taking one day at a time. This first-time collaboration between two talented musicians was birthed 8 years ago at SXSW and together they were both able to bring forth a musical creation that releases some inner private feelings through Deuce Eclipse's very personal message! El Juanio stated. "I ...

Austin's Rockero scene has a new hit heating up the spring, and its brought to the music world by the pioneers of Rock en Espanol in Austin, Boca Abajo ! Recaida is the groups latest release and is growing in popularity around many music circles. Recaida brings a different layer of exposure to Boca Abajo's musical diversity. Recaida embodies their traditional rock roots, and adds a layer of cumbia to help couples come together on the dance floor. The lyrics will have you singing along and just relating to this very emotional and well written tune. Recaida has an ability to capture you to place it on repeat and will be a song that will forever be a HIT! Head on over to Boca Abajo's webpage and download your copy today.

Austin's Boca Abajo has released their new music video and it is a touching tale of what we all may struggle through in life. We have all had that moment when we are fighting through an illness, a relationship, a job stress or just life. You may be or may have that one individual that helps us get through this tough situation, this song embodies all the feelings that we have when we are going through that tough time. Tu Y Yo Contra El Mundo gives you the feelings of conquering the world through adversity. Please take some time to listen to this great song and please be sure to comment on the video.

A night out in Los Angeles can consist of many things like great live music, Hollywood, reality T.V's famous run ins and every once in a while a walk on the beach. Food is another thing this great area does not slack in, and if you LOVE mole boy's and girls do we have a place for you! Deep in L.A.'s Korea town there sits a nice building with spectacular murals outside and a fantastic vibe on the inside. In many cases unless you are from the Los Angeles area you may not realize there sits a haven for all mole lovers. Guelaguetza   and all of its ambiance will not disappoint. They start you off with some homemade chips drizzled with their mole rojo sauce just to hook you and to give you a preview of what lies ahead if you order their famous mole plates. The chips and mole sauce are a great substitute for the traditional chips and salsa most restaurants start you off with. I have to admit that little teaser does make you want to order the mole. I on the other hand resisted...

If you are familiar with Rock En Español in Austin, then you have seen and heard the great band, Boca Abajo. They are a family based 5 piece rock band that has strong roots in Texas music and continue to innovate and drive originality in every track they release. Boca Abajo started their musical journey in the year 2000 and have grown stronger and stronger by providing original music that showcases catchy lyrics and dance-able rhythms. They brought and helped Rock en Español flourish in Austin and continue to take their genre to many platforms locally and beyond. Boca Abajo takes you on a musical journey every time they perform and if you have seen their live show you know they add a mixture of music that will have you singing at the top of your lungs. Boca Abajo is a fun and energetic show to catch. Wowing fans every time they play, Boca Abajo does not disappoint when you bring them to your stage. They have a strong musical talent within each of their members and can mix any and all...

If you grew up in Texas or the surrounding States you may have heard the likes of Little Joe, Grupo Mazz, Pio Trevino, Laura Canales and recognize them as some of the founding members of Tejano music. Now there are more that founded the genre but that isn't what I am disputing, I would like to know if the genre has evolved or has it stayed the same? I remember growing up in a house that supported this music because one of our own was professionally providing for himself by playing on many stages throughout Texas. The love for the music grew strong and throughout the 80's and 90's it was catching on like wildfire. Many were seeing success through this genre and it grew to not only a musical category but a culture. There were artists who wanted to be a part of this Texas born genre in their home states and it was "cool" to be known as a Tejano Artist. There was a pivotal time in Tejano music that caused for the genre to spiral downward and in the eyes of many to com...