music

The (Ánimo) Helpers   Part 3 of … Covid-19 Column

¡Ánimo, we’re in this together!  I’ve heard that word a lot recently, in phrases such as ánimo, you can do it – when learning a new skill; ánimo, keep your spirits up – expressed to a friend whose mother passed during this awkward time; we’re doing this to help with children´s ánimo – from volunteers […]

DL Marble: Making music that’s Hard to Quit

A look at the music I’ve accumulated over the past few years reads like an Event Calendar of who’s playing in Rocky Point: Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers, Alfonso Maya, Black Carl, Shurman, The Black Moods, Matt Farris, Carvin Jones, etc. etc. One of the most recent additions is the country Americana notes of D.L. […]

Chili out there? Rocky Point Weekend Rundown!

This weekend’s rundown sponsored by our friends at Beach Bum on the malecon. …and just like that, we are in the middle of January. Chilly weather has somewhat subsided, and now we turn to chili weather instead with the annual Chili Cook-Offs stirring up a storm in the Mirador this MLK weekend. We’ve also got […]

¡Feliz Navidad! Rocky Point Weekend Rundown

This weekend rundown sponsored by BooBar & Beach Bum on the malecón – Welcoming Carvin Jones for New Year’s Tis the season! Navidad is here once again. Traditionally in Mexico families gather for large Christmas meals on Christmas Eve and into the wee hours of the morning. That’s hardly enough time for Santa to sneak […]

City promotes holiday programs

With approximately 300 students currently enrolled in dance, theater, and music classes either via the Fine Arts Initiation School (EIAA – INBA) or directly through programs of the local Casa de la Cultura, the arts are present in Puerto Peñasco. To round out the year, the calendar bursts with various holiday presentations at the Municipal […]

4th of July! Rocky Point Weekend Rundown!

This week’s rundown sponsored by Banditos It seems there’s something about celebrating the 4th of July in Puerto Peñasco that brings out rhythms of reggae, and the inviting sound of poker chips. That’s right, Sonoran Resorts is gearing up for their Charity Vegas Night while music fans will be out taking in salsa and reggae […]

Dreaming in Blue! Rocky Point Weekend Rundown!

This week’s rundown sponsored by Beach Bum on the malecón – great spot for live music! With the month of May beginning to wind down, temperatures in Puerto Peñaso are hovering around the low to mid 80s, the sea is once again calm, and we’re ready for summer! As we enter June, Puerto Peñasco will […]

Celebrate bikes & off-roadin’ @ 1st Ride Ride Ride Rally

Bringing your wheels to Rocky Point this next weekend? Yes, wheels! Motorcycles, off-roading toys, Jeeps, etc. With an impressive background in music festivals, country singer/songwriter Harry Luge of Chandler, AZ, is teaming up with Banditos for the first “Ride Ride Ride Rally” meant to celebrate motorcycles and off-road lifestyles. Things kick off on Friday night, […]

The Black Moods: “Music is our Medicine”

“Wow, THAT just happened,” exclaimed singer and rock guitarist extraordinaire Josh Kennedy on more than one occasion last week as The Black Moods (currently of Tempe, AZ by way of Missouri) spread their talent across Rocky Point. In addition to playing in nearly every nook and cranny around town, Josh’s echoes of what “just happened” […]

Local musicians and followers of Joaquin Sabina prepare tribute

During an “express” interview with Rodolfo Haros, better known as “Fofo”, the local musician and event promoter detailed the Tribute to Sabina will take place this Thursday, Feb. 26th at El Tapeo Wine Bar. From behind the computer which he uses for design, el Fofo related how they’ve have the idea to do a tribute […]

Let the music play! Rocky Point Weekend Rundown!

This weekend rundown sponsored by Beach Bum – on the Malecón Is there a music scene in Puerto Peñasco? Why, yes, there is! Each weekend a myriad of local groups make their way from one stage to another, livening up the night with everything from rock to salsa, and of course there’s the infamous banda […]

Rocky Point holiday New Year Rundown

Weekend Rundown 2014 sponsored by our friends from Banditos ¡Felices Fiestas! The traditional holiday posadas have come and gone, along with Noche Buena and regalos from Santa. However, in Mexico we’re in the middle of the “Lupe-Reyes” marathon, which means ongoing holiday spirit and fiestas up through Kings Day on Jan. 6th. Next up on […]

Leonel Soto in Concert “Nuevos Vientos”

Local musician, teacher, and director of ITSPP’s “rondalla” (university guitar group) Luis Lugo may never have imagined himself as an event producer, yet this year has sparked a wave of guitar strapping troubadours with the goal of presenting their artistry in different concert venues. On November 21st, Lugo, along with Cine Club Primera Toma, A.C. […]