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Summer 2008 Latin Music Concerts

July 1st thru Labor Day

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This month, I've decided to give you a wider selection of concerts so that you can plan ahead and make this the most musical summer ever. The schedule goes from July through Labor Day, 2008, so don't stop reading at page 1 since these are in alphabetical order. The event you're looking for could be a few pages away.

Grupo Niche / Puerto Rican Power

This concert is billed as a 'night of salsa' so there will be othe salsa groups performing but as long as one of them is Grupo Niche, I'll be there!

  • Aug. 23: Los Angeles, CA - Greek Theatre

Juan Luis Guerra

Dominican superstar Juan Luis Guerra moves into the final month of his concert tour.

K-Paz De La Sierra

Another wildly popular Mexican duraguense group will be performing this summer: this time in Chicago.

  • Jul. 6: Chicago, IL - Plaza Garibaldi

Latin Summit (Joe Bataan, Tierra, MC Magic, more)

There's a good reason this concert is calld a 'summit'; here are just a few of the acts that will be appearing.

  • Aug. 29: Montebello,CA - Quiet Cannon

Los Lobos / Los Lonely Boys

Here's a really stunning double-bill as East LA rockers Los Lobos join Texas country-rockers Los Lonely Boys in their Brotherhood tour.

Lopez - Pastor Lopez / Fruko y Sus Tesos

Another great double-bill celebrating Colombia's music.

  • Jul. 19: Revere, MA - Lido Night Club

Mariachi Vargas

One of the most famous mariachi groups in the world will be serenading Santa Barbara residents this summer.

  • Jul.19: Houston, TX - Brown Theater
  • Aug. 2: Santa Barbara, CA - Santa Barbara Bowl

Monchy y Alexandra, A.B. Quintanilla, Ivy Queen

For an evening of mixed music, bachata's Monchy & Alexandra, tejano favorite A.B. Quintanilla (where are those Kumbia AllStarz?) and reggaeton's Ivy Queen share the stage in Denver.

  • Jul.19: Denver, CO - Invesco Field at Mile High

Palmieri - Eddie Palmieri

Puerto Rico's legendary pianist extraordinaire, Dr. Eddie Palmieri will spend 2 nights with the fine folk of Boston.

  • Jul.22, 23: Boston, MA - Scullers Club & Double Tree

Premios Juventud

For a glamorous evening with all your favorite musical, television and movie stars, you can attend Premios Juventud where the winners of online voting will be announced.

  • Jul. 19: Coral Gables, FL - Bank United Center

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