This month there are so many great concerts coming your way, that I decided to put all the big name tours in one pocket. This will leave me room to tell you about some one and two night spots that are really worth attending.
Winter's on its way out, summer's coming and the hills will be alive with the sound of Latin music (okay, only for outdoor venues, unless the sound system is really loud!).
1. Big Name Tours
Chayanne
Chayanne Concert Schedule
Manu Chao
Manu Chao Concert Schedule
Los Tigres del Norte
Los Tigres del Norte Concert Schedule
Paulina Rubio
Concert Schedule
2. Kumbia AllStarz
The controversy-steeped but ever popular Kumbia All Starz will be appearing this month; word was that they were on tour, but they've been cancelling dates, so let's just focus on the June date still scheduled.
June 2: Phoenix, AZ - US Airways Center
Review of Kumbia All Starz From Kumbia Kings to Kumbia All Starz
3. Victor Manuelle
This seems to be Victor Manuelle's year, from a Latin Grammy to the Premio Lo Nuestro awards. There are two east coast dates that should put a grin on the faces of salsa lovers.
June 8: Atlantic City, NJ - House of Blues Atlantic City
June 10: Lowell, MA - Lowell Memorial Auditorium (With Alexandre Pires)
Review of Decision Unanime
4. Lupillo Rivera
Mexican Lupillo Rivera comes from a family of singers with father Pedro, sister Jenni and brother Juan. Called El Toro de Corrido, Lupillo has been romantically tied to many women in his life, June 10th he'll be tied to the stage for your listening pleasure.
June 10: Del Mar, CA - Del Mar Fairgrounds
5. Bebel Gilberto
Bebel Gilberto, daughter of Brazilian legend Joao Gilberto and singer Miucha, has been on the stage since the age of 7 and recorded her first solo album in 1986. But she doesn't do a lot of concerts, so this is a pretty rare opportunity.
June 17: Los Angeles, CA - El Rey Theatre
June 18: San Francisco, CA - Bimbo's 365 Club
June 24: Chicago, IL - Park West
June 15: Vancouver, BC - Vancouver International Jazz Festival
June 27: - Toronto, ON - Mod Club Theatre
6. Vicente Fernandez
Vicente Fernandez is the king of Mexican ranchera, and he's got two performances in California, one in Minnesota. Sort of surprising that there'd be a big fan base in Minneapolis, but there you go. Fernandez truly is the king.
June 7: Highland, CA - San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino
June 9: Chula Vista, CA - Coors Amphitheatre
June 17: Minneapolis, Minnesota - Target Center
7. Calle 13
Reggaeton's Calle 13 is hot right now, and has four dates for June, but some of the dates are part of larger festivals so you're going to have to go directly to the venues for tickets.
June 2: Los Angeles, CA - Reventon Super Estrella
June 9: New York, NY - Shea Stadium - For La Kalle 105.9
June 9: Wildwood, NJ - Wildwood Convention Center - Beach Break '07
June 29: Miami, FL - La Covacha
June 30: Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Cafe
8. Ojos De Brujo
If you haven't heard Ojos de Brujo's Techari, you've missed a great album by a great group. There are more dates in July. They also have a new webiste just up that's worth visiting.
June 27, 28: New York, NY - HighLine Ballroom
9. Wisin Y Yandel
Here's another Puerto Rican reggaeton favorite for your rapping pleasure.
June 24: Estero, FL - Germain Arena
10. Issac Delgado
Issac Delgado is a Cuban treasure, coming out of the country's most famous salsa band, Los Van Van. Delgado defected to the U.S. this year, much to the joy of Cuban salsa fans everywhere.
June 15: San Diego, CA - 4th & B
June 23: Miami, FL - James L. Knight Center