August is here, but July's heat still hasn't left many parts of the U.S. So go cool off with a hot Latin concert. It's amazing how something can be hot and cool at the same time!
1. Juntos En Concierto
August is a month filled with concerts by three great artists: Marc Anthony, Marco Antonio Solis and Laura Pausini. The east coast and Chicago will take their turn at hosting three of the finest voices is Latin music today.
2. Shakira
Shakira kicks off her Oral Fixation U.S. Tour this month, starting in El Paso and winding her way up to Washington D.C. and Toronto. Shakira is probably Colombia's major export this year.
3. Ricardo Arjona
Speaking of major exports, Guatemala can boast ever popular singer/songwriter Ricardo Arjona, who'll be touring the U.S. this month.
Aug. 5, Phoenix, AZ, Dodge Theatre
Aug. 11, Houston, TX, Reliant Arena
Aug. 13, Dallas, TX, Smirnoff Music Centre
Aug. 18, Atlanta, GA, The Arena at Gwinnett Centeer
Aug. 19, Orlando, FL, TD Waterhouse Centre
Aug. 20, Miami, FL, American Airlines Arena
Aug, 25, Englewood, CO, Pepsi Center
Aug. 27, El Paso, TX, Don Haskins Center
4. El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico
For all you salsa fanatics, El Gran Combo is making an appearance in Las Vegas. Hot music for hot weather - but the casinos are all air-conditioned.
Aug. 12, Las Vegas, NV, Stardust Hotel & Casino
5. Julio Iglesias
Spain's Julio Iglesias is still going strong (I wonder what his son, Enrique, is up to?) after decades of making music goers swoon with his "magic hand".
Aug. 4, Alpine, CA, Viejas Concerts in the Park
Aug. 5, Saratoga, CA, Mountain Windery
Aug. 8, Tulalip, WA, The Tulalip Amphitheatre
6. Alejandra Guzman
Hot pop from sultry Alejandra Guzman.
Aug. 27, Universal City, CA, Gibson Amphitheatre
7. Los Tigres Del Norte
The Kings of Norteno music are back for a couple of concerts. After 30 years of making music, Los Tigres Del Norte still sound fresh.
Aug. 3, Highland, CA, San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
Aug. 6, Phoenix, AZ, Dodge Theatre
8. Andy Montanez
An alumni of El Gran Combo, Andy Montanez will be performing in a salsa concert I wouldn't miss (if I were in Florida!).
Aug 12, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Broward Center for the Performing Arts
9. Del Castillo
Del Castillo is out on tour after the release of their new album, The Brotherhood.
Aug. 4, Chatanooga, TN, Miller Plaza Nightfall Series
Aug. 6, Nashville, TN, River Series
Aug. 8, Ann Arbor, MI, The Ark
Aug. 10, Cleveland, OH, Beachland
Aug, 11-12, Lexington, MI, Lexington Music & Theatre
Aug 17, Highland, CA, San Miguel Indian
Aug. 18, LA, CA, Greek Theatre
10. Ana Gabriel
Mexican singer Ana Gabriel has been on the stage since she was 6, and she's still going strong.
Aug. 8, Anaheim, CA, The Anaheim Arena
