10/27/10 Broadcast

"On the radio, woah oh oh oh..." I love that Donna Summer song so much I sing it every time I'm about to embark on another segment at 89.5FM on Wednesdays. It makes me feel... good. I was seven when it came out so I'm not sure when I first heard it but I do remember later, perhaps when I was eight or nine, I'd play the 8-Track of Bad Girls. How my mother never figured out that I had it or that I'd play it really loud, with the front door open at our house, lip-syncing while dancing to the song (just in case, you know, Donna Summer drove by, I wanted her to know I could be in her group) I'll never know. Crazy, crazy.



Anyway, speaking of radio and music and all things that make me feel good, tonight [.DESCARGA.] performs on 89.5FM for "Live from Studio 10." This is a big deal for us as it's the first radio performance for this new line-up and well, it's Vocalo, and the people involved at this radio station are so talented, professional and above all AWESOME! Thanks again, Jesse and Adam and the staff!

During my segment, which is a half hour before the band goes on live, I'll be sharing new music from Kumbia Queers and Perrozompopo, plus mentioning new music related to Cuarto Poder, Os Mutantes, upcoming events featuring (((SONORAMA))), Tony Macias (drummer for the [.DESCARGA.]) and much more. Speaking of new music, here's the link to some new tunes from Cuatro Poder: "In Tha House"

By the way, check out our 2007 interview with Cuarto Poder at LAMC (NYC):


So, tune in, log in, and have a good time listening to all sorts of new music. You'll have a great time, promise!

See you on the radio!

It's been awhile...

...and things are as busy as usual. Last time 'round these parts La Santa Cecilia was going to be in town. They rocked the Green Dolphin and to their relief completely won over the Ely Guerra crowd at a club we won't mention. The Luna Blues Machine opened the night for La Santa Cecilia and they were fantastic! I'm so glad they were able to perform that gig. Hopefully it means a lot of new opportunities for them. Fingers crossed!

Ely Guerra was also able to present most of the new songs on her new album 'Hombre Invisible' but we've now learned that she deserves an actual music venue that can accommodate her range, her sound, her sexiness. Yes. She's one sultry lady. Meow.

Some of us also made it to Smart Bar where the boys of  (((SONORAMA))) showcased some of their new finds as they closed out the night for Toy Selectah and Zizek. Toy Selectah is a machine! He's so fun to watch. Overall, it was a really crazy, fun, scary, exhausting, delicious night. All in one. I like those kinds of nights, without the scary part so much.

Unfortunately this week the Fidel Nadal concert was postponed until further notice. I was really looking forward to that show. Oh well.

La Barranca, however, will still go on as scheduled this Saturday, October 9th at El Rey Ballroom (35th & Western) alongside local rock band [.DESCARGA.] and BA & Los Extraños Unidos. Tickets are still available so make sure to visit Red Star Shows for more information.

Tonight, tune in to 89.5FM for a new installment of the Seven in Seven, sponsored by Enchufate. I'll be playing music from ZUR, Batista and Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich & Fussible. Si si. Good times, good times. If you're outside Chicago, you can listen online at www.vocalo.org at 7:30PM (Central Standard Time).

I'll see you on the radio.