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1eltejanoexpress.com El Tejano Express August , 2015

New ReleasesStefani Montiel:

The History of NACHOS.By Pete Diaz - Nachos have been arround forsome time now but the history as to how theycame to be belongs to Texas and a Tejanowho in DATE was working at his restaurantihn the Valley of Texas. Continued on page 2

CHICANOS in VietnamBy Bo Cobos- Nachos have been arround forsome time now but the history as to how theycame to be belongs to Texas and a Tejanowho in DATE was working at his restaurantihn the Valley of Texas. Continued on page 2

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Tomas Medina’s New CD RELEASE

AUSTIN - Local composer andsinger Tomas Medina is workinghard to release his new CD: Para Ti.It a compilation of 13 original songswith special guest, Olga Castillo.For more information visit:www.austiniter.com

Local composer and singer TomasMedina is working hard to releasehis new CD: Para Ti.It a compilation of 13 original songswith special guest, Olga Castillo.For more information visit:www.austiniter.com

Austin Tx - Ruben Ramos, “ElGato Negro”, is an award-winningAmerican Tejano music performer.Beginning his musical career at ayoung age, Ruben’s fame hasgrown through the years whiledeveloping his own distinct, awardwinning sound of music.

I n March 1998, Ruben wasinducted into the ‘Tejano Hall ofFame’ and won ‘Best Male Vocalistin1999'. His band, ‘The MexicanRevolution’, also won album of theyear in 2008. At the 51st annualGrammy awards, ‘Ruben Ramos &the Revolution’ won the 2009Grammy for “Best Tejano album ofthe Year.”

Born into a family music legacydating back to post-World War ITexas, Ruben’s uncles beganperforming in 1919 as ‘Juan ManuelPerez y Los Serenaders’.Meanwhile, in those humblebeginnings Ruben’s father, AlfonsoSr., played the fiddle at familygatherings while his mother, ElviraPerez, played the guitar.

At the end of World War II ,Ruben’s uncle, Justin Perez, re-formed the band as ‘Justin Perezand His Ex-GIs’. In 1947, Ruben’ssister Inez became the group’ssinger and his older brother Alfonso,Jr., then a teenager, also beganplaying in the band.

From Austin, Texas Ruben Ramos

In the mid 1950s, the band hadbecome the ‘Alf onso RamosOrchestra’ with Ruben performingon weekends, increasingly singing

English cover R&B tunes. Now,all five Ramos brothers wereperforming, and playing a mix of

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Pete Diaz

San Antonio - ”Quien QuiereShots,” the hot new song from theTejano star to hit I-tunes soon.

Austin - "Groovin" just becameavailable on iTunes. Ask your nearestand dearest DJ to spin it.

David Marez:

Devin Banda:

Austin - Devin’s debut video to “Yo TeDije” has hit 8,000 views since its releasejust two weeks ago and her singlecontinues to be played throughout theUnited States and Mexico. You can alsowitness Devin’s Debut Film appearance asa Gospel Singer in the Film “ End of Me”produced by Thomas Jaramillo that will bereleased this year.Check her new single in youtube:http://youtu.be/RrK8akxm8Oc

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TEJANO EXPRESSTejano Express is a monthlypublication dedicated to the of Tejanomusic and culture.StaffPete Diaz - Editor in ChiefHope Exparza - Music EditorBo Cobos - Staff WriterSonny Castor - Correspondent

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DON RICO SEZ....BY PETE DIAZ

DON RICO WALKS INT O THE OFFICE

CARRYING AN EMPTY BOX AND SETS

IT ON THE EDITOR ’ S DESK.“W HAT IS THIS , DON RICO?” ASKS

THE EDITOR . “J UST AN EMPTY SMALL

BOX?”“N O, SEÑOR,” ANSWERS DON RICO .“N OT JOST A EMPTY BOX.”“B UT NOTHING IS IN IT , SIR,” THE

EDITORARGUES .

“Y ES. NO THINGS INSIDE BUT

NOT AEMPTY BOX, A FULL BOX.”“F ULL ? I DON’ T UNDERSTAND, DON

RICO .”“Y ES, A FULL BOX.”“F ULL OF WHAT?” THE EDIT OR ASKS

NOW

TOTALL Y CONFUSED.“N OW, NOW, SEÑOR EDIT OR, LET ME

SHOWYOU.”

DON RICO POINTS TO LETTERING ON

THEBOTTOM OF THE BOX.“SEE, IT SAYS ‘MADE IN CHINA ’.THE BOX

IS FROM OVER THERE .”“SO,” SAYS THE NOW BEWILDERED

EDITOR .“A ND?”“A ND HERE SAYS JAPAN ON THE SIDE

AND

SAN FRANCISCO AND AUSTIN ON

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BOX FULL ,SIR.”

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ARGUES.”F ULL OF ADVENTURE ,TRAVELING ADVENTURE .” THE

EDIT OR SCRATCHES HIS HEAD .“H AVE YOU BEEN TO CHINA OR

JAPAN OR

SAN FRANCISCO, SEÑOR?”“N O, I HAVEN’ T, DON RICO .”“T HEN, SEÑOR, YOU ARE AN

EMPTYBOX .”

THE EDITOR SMILES .“A DIOS,” SEZ DON RICO AS HE

WALKSOUT OF THE OFFICE .

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Austin – A crowd of peoplestood outside the front door of a TejanoClub. All were anxiously waiting to getin. There were couples, men and singleladies all smiling and talking amongstthemselves. Some were clasping moneyas if expecting, rightly so, to pay for theTejano band’s performance that evening

It has been said that thedefinition of a musician is “a performerwho packs a $500 old car with $500worth of musical gear, travels 100 milesto get $50 for a three hour gig”. Andthat almost sums it up. It happens toTejano musicians somewhere in Austinevery night, seven days a week, justabout every day of the year.

“What makes a Tejanomusician want to do that for so littlepay?” you might ask.

First of all, there is the love ofmusic. Since early childhood the desireto learn music makes a youngster wantto blow a horn, pick at a guitar or bass,bang on a drum, squeeze an accordionor sit at a keyboard to feel the musicsurge from the instrument. The feelingof those first few notes is awesome andinspirational. Music will be in their bloodforever.

Next is the passion forperforming; being before hundreds ofpeople is a true musician’s dream. Thenoise of the crowd, the applause, thesatisfied look on people’s faces as the

band plays, all inspires the performer tocontinue his musical endeavors.

Then there is the recognition byfellow musicians, promoters, clubowners and industry leaders. The tapof knuckles by fellow players on stageat the end of a solo, the calls frompromoters and club owners for gigs andfinally the honor of a Tejano MusicAward or a Grammy.

Hours and more hours ofpractice and even private lessons,arduous sessions at the recording studio,being away from home on gigs, the roadto the top was long and steep.

But after all the dreams, desires,dedication and hard work, one thing isusually missing from any musician’sendeavors: money.

Let’s pay our Tejano musicianswell; they most certainly deserve it. Notonly does it award the many years ofdedication to their art, but musician’sbetter pay also enhances and advancesTejano music as well. It will inspire moreTejano musicians to perform andmotivate more Tejano composers to plytheir trade. It will induce clubs to hiremore Tejano performers. It will betterTejano music all around. When a clubasks for a cover charge, keep in mindyou are contributing to the bettermentof Tejano music. Let’s keep Tejanomusic very much alive in Austin, Texasand all over the world.

Across1. Austin Tejano Music Coalition4. El Foldo (Tex Mex Food).6. Tejano Youth Music Competition.

Down1. Tejano Directory Austin.....2. Ruben Ramos3. Little Joe ________5. Tejano Greeting

Tejano Musician Need to Get Paid

TACO TIMEBy Pete Diaz

Austin - 2015C o n j u n t oPromising NewArtist Katie LeeLedezma says aduet with fellowrising Conjuntoartist CrystalGarcia is in theworks.Ledezma sharedtheir news viaFacebook onTuesday.“Ok Y’all here issomething toExpect in the NearFuture!!! 2Conjunto DivasUnite To do ADUET!!!! Youread Right!!! ADUET!!!! KatieLee Ledezma &my AmazingFriend Crystal YSu Nuevo TalentoIt’ s somethingwe’ve had in mindfor a while now.I’m sure y’all aregonna love it!!!”Garcia confirmedthe news on herofficial Facebookpage.Stay tunned to seewhen the newrecording comesout.Follow them ontheir Facebook tobe the first togethe news anddon’t forget to callus.

Austin - 2015C o n j u n t oPromising NewArtist Katie LeeLedezma says aduet with fellowrising Conjuntoartist CrystalGarcia is in theworks.Ledezma sharedtheir news viaFacebook onTuesday.“Ok Y’all here issomething toExpect in the NearFuture!!! 2Conjunto DivasUnite To do ADUET!!!! Youread Right!!! ADUET!!!! KatieLee Ledezma &my AmazingFriend Crystal YSu Nuevo TalentoIt’ s somethingwe’ve had in mindfor a while now.I’m sure y’all aregonna love it!!!”Garcia confirmedthe news on herofficial Facebookpage.Stay tunned to seewhen the newrecording comesout.Follow them ontheir Facebook tobe the first togethe news anddon’t forget to callus.


Tortilla Factor y releases new Hit Single!

Austin - Alfredo Y Tortilla Factory stayon top of the Latin Groove InternationalTop 20 CountdownCheck out the new single from Alfredoy Tortilla Factory entitled “Mamacita”featuring Zavala, Rick Balderrama &Julio El Catras, produced by Zavalaoff of their new project. TortillaFactory has been putting out music fora solid 43 years! Tortilla Factory havebeen nominated for 3 GRAMMYAwards. Their previous project, “40Years Tortilla Factory” even broughtback former lead vocalist Bobby Butleralso known as “El Charro Negro.” Theproject also features rapper Paul Wallon 2 tracks, “All Shake No Fries” and“Come On.”

On the heels of the release of his latestsingle, “Dime Si Estoy Loco”, Tejanomusic icon Ramiro “Ram” Herrera isScheduled to release his new CD“Mucho Mas Que Amor”. Tues July14th 2015

RAM HERRERA ’s new projectHerrera has been delighting fans withhis music for decades. And with his latestproject, with songs like “Dime Si EstoyLoco”, “Eres Mi Todo” and “Yo TeAmo” The excitement Continues.“Amame Quiereme”, a song that thoughoriginally written for Herrera, was arecorded hit by the late SelenaQuintanilla Perez. The song wasreintroduced by it’s writer ABQuintanilla and finds a place on the newCD.

“Mucho Mas Que Amor” is Herrera’sfirst work since signing on with recordlabel VMB Music Group based out ofSan Antonio, Texas.

Source: Ram Herrera’s Facebook Page

Book Review - Book ReviewAustin - Alfredo Y Tortilla Factory stayon top of the Latin Groove InternationalTop 20 CountdownCheck out the new single from Alfredoy Tortilla Factory entitled “Mamacita”featuring Zavala, Rick Balderrama &Julio El Catras, produced by Zavala offof their new project. Tortilla Factory hasbeen putting out music for a solid 43years! Tortilla Factory have beennominated for 3 GRAMMY Awards.Their previous project, “40 Years TortillaFactory” even brought back former leadvocalist Bobby Butler also known as “ElCharro Negro.” The project alsofeatures rapper Paul Wall on 2 tracks,“All Shake No Fries” and “Come On.”

Austin - Alfredo Y Tortilla Factory stayon top of the Latin Groove InternationalTop 20 CountdownCheck out the new single from Alfredoy Tortilla Factory entitled “Mamacita”featuring Zavala, Rick Balderrama &Julio El Catras, produced by Zavalaoff of their new project. TortillaFactory has been putting out music fora solid 43 years! Tortilla Factory havebeen nominated for 3 GRAMMYAwards. Their previous project, “40Years Tortilla Factory” even broughtback former lead vocalist Bobby Butleralso known as “El Charro Negro.” Theproject also features rapper Paul Wallon 2 tracks, “All Shake No Fries” and“Come On.”


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I leah Zavala, the daughter of award-winning Tejano starStefani Montiel and award-winning hitmaker Gabriel Zavala,made the finals for the San Antonio Spurs Silver Dancers.Ileah, who just turned 19 in June, is vying for a spot with theSpurs Silver Dancers for a second season.Congrats.

Another Blurb with photoIleah Zavala, the daughter of award-winning Tejano starStefani Montiel and award-winning hitmaker Gabriel Zavala,made the finals for the San Antonio Spurs Silver Dancers.Ileah, who just turned 19 in June, is vying for a spot with theSpurs Silver Dancers for a second season.

I leah Zavala, the daughter of award-winning Tejano starStefani Montiel and award-winning hitmaker Gabriel Zavala,made the finals for the San Antonio Spurs Silver Dancers.Ileah, who just turned 19 in June, is vying for a spot with theSpurs Silver Dancers for a second season.Congrats.

Temple, Texas – LateThursday, August 27, was anevening of gala style dancingand fine music. The versatile“Beyond Therapy Band’ faredits finest performance at the “Inthe Mood Ballroom” in Temple,Texas. Rudy and KarenGonzales, owners of the venue,

The Beyond Therapy Band at “In The Mood Ballroom”

were great hostsmaking all feelcomfortable inevery sense of theword. Theaudience was veryappreciative of the

b a n d ’ sp e r f o r m a n c edancing the nightaway to boleros,blues, danzones,cumbias, C&W,polkas and thealways popularstyle of PerezPrado.

The everamazing guitaristand singer, JoeRamos wooed theaudience with hisrendition of

“Barbacoa Blues”.Jorge Tamayo’sclassical boleros,i n c l u d i n g“Solamente UnaVez” inspired manyto the dance floorwhile drummerChris Perez andinstrumentalistsRene Garcia andDez Desormeauxheld a captiveaudience. Then,Rick Fuentes

behind hisa w e s o m eaccordion of “LasCuatro Lupes”,filled the floorwith many polkastyle dancers.

Te m p l ehas not heard thelast of TheBeyond TherapyBand, surely theywill be back verysoon.

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The Voice of Sunny CastorBy Pete Diaz

Edinburg, Texas – “El Primo”,Roberto Pulido, was honored on May,2015, in as p e c i a lc e r e m o n yd e d i c a t i n gEdinburg’s (Tx)S c h o o lDistrict’s stateof the artp e r f o r m i n gfacility in hishonor, “TheRoberto Pulido Performing ArtsCenter”.Befitting his musical motivation ofhonoring the hard work of hisancestors, Roberto Pulido’s band,“Los Clásicos” has kept him busywith his innovative blend of Tejano

Edinburg, Texas – “El Primo”,Roberto Pulido, was honored on May,

2015, in as p e c i a lc e r e m o n yd e d i c a t i n gE d i n b u rg ’ s(Tx) SchoolDistrict’s stateof the artp e r f o r m i n gfacility in hishonor, “The

Roberto Pulido Performing ArtsCenter”.Befitting his musical motivation ofhonoring the hard work of hisancestors, Roberto Pulido’s band,“Los Clásicos” has kept him busywith his innovative blend of Tejano


Austin - 2015C o n j u n t oPromising NewArtist Katie LeeLedezma says aduet with fellowrising Conjuntoartist CrystalGarcia is in theworks.Ledezma sharedtheir news viaFacebook onTuesday.“Ok Y’all here issomething toExpect in the NearFuture!!! 2Conjunto Divas

Roberto Pulido title needs to be longer to fill spaceBy Pete Diaz

Austin - 2015C o n j u n t oPromising NewArtist Katie LeeLedezma says aduet with fellowrising Conjuntoartist CrystalGarcia is in theworks.Ledezma sharedtheir news viaFacebook onTuesday.“Ok Y’all here issomething toExpect in the NearFuture!!! 2Conjunto DivasUnite To do ADUET!!!! Youread Right!!! ADUET!!!! Katie

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Edinburg, Texas – “El Primo”,Roberto Pulido, was honored on May,2015, in a special ceremony dedicatingEdinburg’s (Tx) School District’s stateof the art performing facility in his honor,“The Roberto Pulido Performing ArtsCenter”.Befitting his musical motivation ofhonoring the hard work of his ancestors,Roberto Pulido’s band, “Los Clásicos”has kept him busy with his innovativeblend of Tejano and conjunto styles. On

the apex of the Tejano genre, he hasreleased over 40 albums.In keeping with his desire to preservethe history of his heritage, Pulido, 64,said, “Our ancestors worked very hard.As far as culture is concerned, ourfuture kids will never forget thebeginning of the familia. To me, familyis really important.”Roberto Pulido, an Edinburg HighSchool and a Pan American Collegegraduate, then shared the stage with hisfamily during the dedication at theRobert Vela High School. His son,daughter, brothers and other closerelatives were on stage for the finale ofthe dedication.“It feels like cloud nine for this newbuilding to be named after me,” Pulidosaid. The high school was named afterRobert Vela the school’s late footballcoach. “He was a big fan of my music,and I was a very big fan of his coachingcareer. I had the honor of singing at hisfuneral.”

The Roberto Pulido Performing ArtsCenter is also on the cutting edge,faring state of the art technology withseveral communication rooms, atechnical rigging room, and built inmicrophones. The facility features aperformance stage along withcostume and dressing rooms and aprop area. It also holds 350 spectators.

The Tejano music legend was verymoved by the dedication of the“Roberto Pulido Performing ArtsCenter”.

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Su Nuevo TalentoIt’ s somethingwe’ve had in mindfor a while now.I’m sure y’all aregonna love it!!!”Garcia confirmedthe news on herofficial Facebookpage.Stay tunned to seewhen the newrecording comesout.Follow them ontheir Facebook tobe the first togethe news anddon’t forget to callus.

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Ileah Zavala, thedaughter of award-winning Tejanostar StefaniMontiel andaward-winninghitmaker GabrielZavala, made thefinals for the SanAntonio SpursSilver Dancers.Ileah, who justturned 19 in June,is vying for a spotwith the SpursSilver Dancers fora second season.

Ilea becomes a dancer with the SpursIleah Zavala, thedaughter of award-winning Tejanostar StefaniMontiel andaward-winninghitmaker GabrielZavala, made thefinals for the SanAntonio SpursSilver Dancers.Ileah, who justturned 19 in June,is vying for a spotwith the SpursSilver Dancers fora second season.

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regional hit “El Gato Negro” (TheBlack Cat), which fast became hisnickname. I n the ‘90s, Rubencontinued playing with a live hornsection, eschewing the trend by many

bands to substi tutesynthesizers andkeyboards.Ruben later returned theband’ s name to ‘ TheMexican Revolution’during the early 2000s.Thanks to brother “Pio”Ramos bringing to mindthe early battles of theMexican Revolution whichthe Perez family hadfought in, the banddecided to pay homage to

the past, by changing its name to the‘Mexican Revolution’.‘Ruben Ramos & The Revolution’have been nominated for a GrammyAward two years in a row: one forthe “35th Anniversary” CD, and theother for the “Viva La Revolución”CD. The band has won the 2009Grammy for “Best Tejano Album ofthe Year.”Con Safos

09/01 Gloria Estefan09/02 Royal Jesters:Oscar Lawson09/08 Sunny and theSunliners: Sunny(lldefonso Fraga) Ozuna09/10 Intenso: RubenNunez09/15 Kenji: Los Gatosde Japon09/15 Intocable: RickyMunoz09/16 Cornelio Reyna09/17 Jennifer Pena yLos Jetz09/21 Jay Perez09/23 Julio Iglesias09/23 Tierra Tejana:Louis Salinas09/28 Oscar G.09/30 Los Musicales:Juan Moreno10/01 New Variety Band:Agnes Torres10/01 Aftershock: JorgeLopez10/02 Rene Rene: ReneEde Herrera10/02 Eddie Gonzalez:10/03 Fama: Joel Garza10/04 Fama: Edgar Galvan

tunes, from cha-chas and cumbias toboleros and rancheras. Rubenprovided the vocals and the push tomany of the English songs the bandconstantly performed.T h e‘Revolution’. In1969, Rubenformed a newband dubbed‘The MexicanRevolution’, aname chosen dueto theemergence of theChicano and civilr i g h t smovements. Theband played theChicano circuit from Dallas-FortWorth to the Rio Grande Valley. By1981, “Tejano” had become the newterm for the music he had beenplaying, so Ruben changed the bandname to the ‘Texas Revolution’.In 1985, Alfonso and Ruben reunitedfor a series of albums and were bothnamed best vocal duo at the 1987‘Tejano Music Awards’. By this time,Ruben Ramos had scored with the

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