Whether you think of September as the end of summer of the beginning of Fall, this year September is a month full of great Latin music concerts. In fact, there were so many to pick from that limiting the listing to ten would have just been too big of a shame. Check out the list and see if you don't agree.
1. Mana
Mana is back in the U.S. for the second leg of their Amar Es Combatir tour. If you missed them the first time around, here's your second chance.Mana Tour Cities and Schedule
2. Alejandro Fernandez
One of the great things about new album releases is that they're often followed by a tour and an opportunity to see and hear the tracks done in person. Alejandro Fernandez' Viento Por Favor came out in June, and here are cities and dates where you can have the album performed for you, live.
Sept. 1: San Jose, CA - San Jose State Event Center Arena
Sept. 2: Fresno, CA - Selland Arena at Fresno Convention Center
Sept. 7, 8, 9: Universal City, CA - Gibson Amphitheatre
Sept. 14: Phoenix, AZ - Dodge Theatre
Sept. 15: Las Vegas, NV - Mandaly Bay Resort
3. Jenni Rivera & Paquita La Del Barrio
If you feel that banda/corrido is too male-oriented, then this is the concert for you. Jenni Rivera bares her soul on her current CD, Mi Vida Loca and Paquita La Del Barrio has been a longtime outspoken proponent of enpowerment for women. Together, they should make for a great female-bonding experience. As for the guys, as Paquita would say, "Me estas oyendo,inutil?"Sept, 16 San Jacinto, CA - The Arena, Soboba Casino
4. Aventura
The Dominican Republic's Aventura is always a favorite with their unique blend of bachata, hip hop, r&b and reggaeton. This is not a tour, but Madison Square Garden holds a lot of people. If you love urban bachata, make sure you're one of them.Sept. 1: New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
5. Tributo A Hector Lavoe
With all the Hector Lavoe mania inspired by the film El Cantante, it's not surprising that a tribute concert was organized. But this one - all I can say is this concert is once in a lifetime, not to be missed. Here are the reasons why: Willie Colon, Cheo Feliciano, Ismael Miranda, La India, Oscar D'Leon, Domingo Quinones, Tito Rojas.Sept, 8 Orlando, FL - Tinker Field
Sept. 9 Hialeah, FL - Amelia Earhart Park
6. Pepe Aguilar & Joan Sebastian
What could be better than an evening with ranchera's Pepe Aguilar? Not much, unless you pair him with multi-grammy award winning Joan Sebastian. Two concerts with just Aguilar, two with the duo.Sept. 8: Auburn, WA - White River Amphitheatre
Sept. 21, 22: Universal City, CA - Gibson Amphitheatre
with Joan Sebastian
Sept. 23: San Diego, CA - San Diego State University Cox Arena
Sept. 29: Minneapolis, MN - Target Center
7. Daddy Yankee
Daddy Yankee is currently in the middle of his "The Big Boss" World Tour, promoting his current album El Cartel:The Big Boss, his first studio album since 2004's Barrio Fino. If you like Puerto Rican reggaeton, then this might be the concert you've been waiting for.Daddy Yankee Concert Cities and Dates,
8. Gilberto Santa Rosa
Salsa lovers will be treated to three different concerts by the "Salsa Gentleman". The Washington D.C. features Santa Rosa as the main ticket; the 'En Vivo' concert is a Puerto Rican triple threat with Santa Rosa, El Gran Combo and Rakim Y Ken y. The Florida concert features Santa Rosa, which means there are other artists, but I'm not sure who. Any of these should be a treat for Puerto Rican music lovers.Sept. 1 Washington, DC - DAR Constitution Hall
Sept. 15 New York, NY - Randalls Island (En Vivo 2007)
Sept. 23 Clearwater, FL - Coachman Park (La Nueva Anniversary)
9. Bebel Gilberto
Brazilian Bebel Gilberto's music offers a variety of bossa nova, samba, MBP and Latin pop in general. Smooth voice, smooth moves, innovative music.Sept. 6: San Francisco, CA - Fillmore
Sept. 8: Hollywood, CA - Avalon Hollywood
Sept. 10: Seattle, WA - Showbox at the Market
Sept. 11: Portland, OR - Aladdin Theater
Sept. 13: Chicago, IL - Park West
Sept. 17: Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club
Sept. 18: New York, NY - Webster Hall
10. Luis Miguel
If you love ballads, then Luis Miguel is the ticket you want. Take a loved one to the concert and let Miguel say the words you'd like to say to her/him.Sept. 14, 15, 16: Las Vegas, NV - Caesars Palace
Sept. 21: Concord, CA - Sleep Train Pavilion at Concord
Sept. 22: Salinas, CA - Salinas Sports Complex
Sept. 23: Devore, CA - Hyundai Pavilion at Glen Helen
11. Aterciopelados
Colombian supergroup Aterciopelados has only one date this month and Dallas is the lucky city.Sept. 17: Dallas, TX - House of Blues Dallas
12. Ana Gabriel
Ana Gariel has been a favorite since she began singing in 1977. If you're one of her many fans, you can catch her on the east coast this month.Sept. 13: Hollywood, FL - Hard Rock Live
Sept. 14: New York, NY - WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden
Sept. 15: Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena
