Tejano music showcase this weekend at AVA
Tucson, Arizona | Published: 10.02.2008
Tejano music has always had a decent following in Tucson.
Despite the city's distance from Texas, we've managed to become a hub for big name Tejano artists such as Little Joe y La Familia and Ruben Ramos.
Now, with the Tejano Showcase at Casino del Sol's AVA, Tucson has a chance to catch acts that don't often make it this far outside of the Lone Star State.
This year's showcase, running Friday and Saturday, will feature a number of popular Tejano musicians.
Friday's lineup will be a tribute to country crossover star Emilio, who was seriously injured in a bus accident earlier this year. Performers will include Emilio Jr., Raulito, Diego Navaira, Los Dos Gilbertos, Bad Boys del Valle and Jaime y los Chamacos.
Saturday's lineup will feature Jay Perez, Richard Castillon y la Difrencia, Chente Barrera y Taconazo, La Fiebra Reunion, Jessy Serrata and Brandy Bee Serrata.
Tickets are $35 for one day or $60 for both through casinodelsol.ticketforce.com.
— Gerald M. Gay