The North Hollywood-based Latin Alternative music label Nacional Records (the brains behind the Latin Alternative Music Conference) has announced shows in the U.S. for Nortec Collective and listening parties for both Nortec Collective and the Barcelona duo The Pinker Tones who will be releasing their latest album, Wild Animals.
Here are the details:
Shows
May 31st – Austin, TX @ Pachanga Music Festival
June 6th – Bogota, Colombia @ Theatron
June 8th – San Diego, CA @ KBZT-FM Independence Jam, Devore Stadium
Listening Parties:
May 17th – Washington, DC – Marx Café [Latin electrónica night – The Pinker Tones/Nortec Listening Party]
May 28thth – New York City – SOB’s [before Locos Por Juana]
NYRemezcla announced a series of hot LA events to hit New York City in their newsletter "ocio cosmopolatino" (cosmopolitan leisure). So if you're in the area check these shows out: Today (May 15th) - Bonde Do Role Bowery Ballroom - 8PM Other bands playing: The Death Set "They dance. They laugh. They brawl like sister and brothers. They make songs about partying, fucking, going to the beach, partying and fucking on the beach, secret agents and queuing at the post office, all wrapped up in an unintelligible but perfectly logical barrage of Portugese gay slang which even most Brazilians don’t understand..."
Tomorrow (May 16th) - Turn Tables on the Hudson (although it's on the East River) Water Taxi Beach: 2-03 Borden Ave., Long Island City 8PM - 2AM, $10 Artists: DJ Nickodemus, DJ Mariano + Nappy G & Christian Rogers on percussion with special guest DJ QUANTIC (Tru-Thoughts) Recommended route: 7 to Vernon Blvd/Jackson Ave; G to 21st St.; E/F to 23rd St./Ely Ave. "The sounds of COLOMBIA, PUERTO RICO, AFRICA, BALKANS inna funky house, hip hop, salsa, swinging style...try getting there early for Sunset & chill on the beach by the River or get on the nice wood dancefloor. $10 at the door, 21 & over, bring ID..."
Saturday (May 17th) - Navegante Pianos: 158 Ludlow St at Stanton St, Lower East Side 11PM, price TBD Recommended route: F/V to 2nd Avenue
"Former Radio Mundial member Navegante is flying solo now, and has been playing shows around town for the last few months. Haven’t checked him out yet? Now’s your chance..."
As some of you may not have known, the reason the source has not been able to fill you in on the latest Latin Alternative news is because she just received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Syracuse University. She graduated magna cum laude(3.6 GPA) in magazine journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and Spanish language, literature, and culture from Syracuse University's College of Arts and Sciences. SU celebrated their 154th Commencement on mother's day along with SUNY ESF. The guest speaker was ABC Journalist Bob Woodruff and the ceremony was held in SU's famous Carrier Dome. Almost 5,000 students graduated.
The source is back in the Bronx and amped for all the Latin Alternative upcoming events in NYC. It's going to be one hot summer!
In approximately 37 days, the Latin Alternative Music Conference, aka the LAMC will be coming to New York City. Here's a sneak peak at what will happen July 8th - 12th.
EVENTS:
Tuesday, July 8th: LAMC Underground Film Night - 282 North Henry Gallery, Brooklyn - 8PM - 11PM. Featuring ¿Habrán Esperanzas?, a film by Felipe Monsalve With DJ set to be provided by special Guest DJ [Presented by Zune] Wednesday, July 9th: LAMC Music and Film Night at Central Park SummerStage - 5PM - 8PM. Featuring Bragging Rights: Stickball Stories, a film by Sonia N. Gonzalez, with musical performance by CuCu Diamantes (of Yerba Buena) and prelude by Andres Levin.
LAMC Indie Showcase at The Mercury Lounge - 8PM - 1AM. Co-Presented by GoTV, Gibson, Discmakers, and Myspace Latino. Performances by Zigmat (New York), Che Sudaka (Barcelona), Allá (Chicago), Forro in the Dark (New York), Guajiro (Puerto Rico/Miami), and special guests
Thursday, July 10th: Panel Discussions [Day 1] - 11AM - 5PM. -WIDENING LATIN MUSIC'S GLOBAL REACH: How new tour markets and new technologies are creating opportunities at home and abroad Presented by Cyloop -CAN I OUTSOURCE MY RECORD LABEL (OR NOT)?: New business models in a changing marketplace -HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE: How the U.S. Latin listener hears new music Presented by Batanga
LAMC Acoustic Showcase at SOB's - 6PM - 8:30PM. Co-Presented by Cyloop and Gibson Performances by: Che Sudaka, Udi E Geral, Chana, Emmanuel Horvilleur, Zigmat, Very Be Careful, and special guests
LAMC Bowery Ballroom Showcase - 9PM - 1AM. Presented by Terra. Performances by Pacha Massive, Emmanuel Horvilleur, Sussie 4, Mexican Institute of Sound, Ximena Sariñana, and special guests! Friday, July 11th: Panel Discussions [Day 2] - 11:30AM - 5PM - BLOGUEANDO: How Latino-oriented and indie music blogs and bloggers are helping artists connect with new audiences and brands - FROM UGLY BETTY TO TIGER WOODS: Licensing opportunities for new Latin sounds
Moses Avalon Q&A Session - 2PM - 3PM
LAMC Celebrate Brooklyn Show at Prospect Park Bandshell - 7:30PM - 11PM. Presented by ZUNE. Performances by: Brazilian Girls, Ticklah and Miranda! Saturday, July 12th: LAMC Central Park SummerStage Show at Rumsey Playfield - 3PM - 7PM. Presented by MTV Tr3s. Performances by Julieta Venegas, Plastilina Mosh and DJ Bitman
Pepsi Blue Carpet Bash/LAMC Closing Night Party - 8PM - 10PM. Sponsored by ZUNE, Pepsi, and others. Celebrate with the spirits and sounds of some of Latin Alternative's hottest artists
FREE EVENTS:
July 11th - Celebrate Brooklyn at Prospect Park - FREE! - Brazilian Girls, Miranda!, and Ticklah
July 12th - Central Park SummerStage Concert - FREE! - Julieta Venegas, Plastilina Mosh, and DJ Bitman
The LAMC is "the biggest event in the world for cutting-edge Latin music" and will take place in the Roosevelt Hotel from July 8th-12th. A discounted registration rate (available on the LAMC website) of $249 will be available until June 1st.
The event will feature leading artists as well as the music industry's most prominent decision-makers.
"Major music events like the 9th Annual Latin Alternative Music Conference draw music fans from around the world to New York City," says Mayor Michael Bloomberg. "Through the work of the Latin Media and Entertainment Commission, New York has been able to attract and retain major Latin events generating millions in economic activity for our City. As we continue to showcase the talent and rich cultural diversity of Nueva York, hosting events like the LAMC helps us as we stake our claim as the Latin media and entertainment capital of the world."
LAMC will be returning for its second year in Mexico City and Buenos Aires on September 5th and September 22th-24th, respectively.
Tomorrow, Friday - May 2nd, Brooklyn, New York's Studio B will be throwing a Rooftop Launch Party featuring the Brazilian Girls. Studio B will open up the roof for Friday's kick-off party featuring the fresh beats of DJ The Rub, DJ Roxy Cottontail and additional performances by Spank Rock and Chester French.
Brazilian Girls is an electronic, experimental, pop band that's a favorite of the Latin hipster site, remezcla.com. To learn more about the band visit their website.
Pacha Massive has a full schedule: they just rocked El Theatron in bassist and singer, writer, and bassist Maya's hometown of Bogota, Colombia, they made a surprise appearance at, "La Otra Puerta" concert series at Crash Mansion in NYC, AND their single "De Pies a la Cabeza" is featured in a new TARGET commercial that just aired nationally.
Check out the new commercial that not only gives props to Pacha Massive, but to the cool, ultra hip, and funky genre of Latin Alternative music. Felicitaciones Pacha!
What's next for Pacha? A new video for their single, "All Good Things" is on the way and here is a list of their upcoming shows:
For all my NYC people -- Bowery Ballroom on July 10th at 8PM
For all my LA people -- Ford Amphitheater on September 26th at 8PM
To get the latest in Pacha Massive news visit their myspage page.
Tijuana Sound Machine, the new album from Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich + Fussible, dropped digitally on Tuesday, just in time for your Cinco de mayo fiestas. The boys just shot the video for the album's first single, "Tijuana Sound Machine" - an homage to 70's disco, and will be performing live on KCRW's "Morning Becomes Eclectic" tomorrow.
Speaking of Cinco de Mayo - Nortec will be featured in CMJ on May 5th and the album will hit record stores on the 6th.
Come party with us at one of their live shows:
May 1 - Pomona, CA -- The Glass House May 2 - Los Angeles, CA -- Performing on KCRW “Morning Becomes Eclectic” May 3 - Los Angeles, CA -- The Echo May 5 - Las Vegas, NV -- Dos Caminos Restaurant at the Palazzo May 17 - Tijuana, Mexico -- Planeta Tijuana May 24 - Mexicali, Mexico May 25 - Mexico City -- Vive Latino May 31 - Austin, Texas -- Pachanga Latino Music Festival (Waterloo Park) June 6 - Bogota, Colombia -- Theatron June 8 - Chula Vista, CA -- KBZT Independence Jam, Devore Stadium
OR catch one of Nortec's listening parties:
May 1 – San Francisco –- Elbo Room May 2 – Boston –- Samba Bar [w/ Clandestino.us] May 3 – Chicago –- Spot 6 [w/ Enchufate.com] May 3 – Houston –- Azteca’s [w/ Rock En Houston] May 3 – Portland -– Cha Taqueria and Bar [w/ Area 54] May 5 – Los Angeles –- La Cita [w/ Mucho] May 5 – San Francisco –- Club Unicornio May 6 – Austin –- Club Deville May 17 – Washington, DC –- Marx Café [Latin electrónica night The Pinker Tones/Nortec Listening Party] May 24 – Philadelphia –- The Walnut Room [Latin electrónica night The Pinker Tones/Nortec Listening Party] May 28 – New York City –- SOB’s [before Locos Por Juana] [Latin electrónica night The Pinker Tones/Nortec Listening Party]
