In its 5th year, the Pachanga festival has become a magnet for some of the most talented musicians in the Latin-American community covering rock, alternative, tejano, mariachi, cumbia, salsa, electronic, funk, hip-hop and indie rock. A portion of the proceeds going to the Futurofund, a philanthropic grant-making association that works with local Hispanic organizations. more ›

Tomorrow is the Pachanga Festival! Without belaboring the point that this is an opportunity for you (and the family!) to see a music festival that isn't clouded by hype, dust storms, crowds and/or draconian rules for entry, we would like to express the point that Pachanga will feature talented local and international artists, good food, and affordable tickets. more ›

While the rest of Austin ruffles their feathers over the glorious announcement that a bunch of comfortable radio-ready careerists are playing in a big field of crap/mud this September, keep in mind that a far less oversold, predictable and genre-bending festival is taking place this Saturday. more ›

You can't put on a festival without having lots of things go haywire. Chaos in Tejas recently announced a few cancellations, and this Saturday's Pachanga festival has also been dealt with a programming blow - performer Celso Piña has had to cancel his appearance due to issues with he and his band obtaining working visas. A cumbia musician from Mexico, Piña has been releasing records under his name since the mid-nineties. more ›

The fourth-annual Pachanga! Latino Music Festival takes place May 21st at Fiesta Gardens, and the organizers have just announced a sub-festival for kids called Niños Rock Pachanga. Free to kids under twelve with their paying parents, the tyke-centric area will feature activities including clay tamale crafting, mask making, and a cupcake walk. Photobooth queen Annie Ray will do her thing inside, and you'll also find workshops and hear performances by Conjunto Romo and Ozokidz, "the children's themed project of three-time Grammy winning artist Ozomatli." more ›

Ozomatli will headline the fest, and their spin-off children's group Ozokidz will be featured on the ninos stage. Adrian Quesada's newest project, The Echocentrics, will also perform, along with Chingo Bling “The Versace Mariachi," Chico Mann and Los Skarnales. See the rest of the lineup as it stands so far here. more ›

Breakaway Records, located at 1704 E. 5th St. (Ste. 105) next to Cafe Mundi, is throwing a massive shindig this Sunday as a part of its Grand Opening Party. Besides the awesome promise of free beer (for 21+ only!), entertainment will be provided by Waxploitation! DJs, The Sock Hop DJs, Ready Steady Go! DJs, Heart & Soul Soundsystem, the list goes on -- check out the flyer on the left for the full line-up. It all kicks off nice 'n early at 11 a.m. Also on Sunday, one time one-hit wonders, Chicago’s Local H rock out at Emo’s but may have to play second fiddle as the incredible energy and imminent anthems of local hot-shots Lions precede them at this concert. Local H’s new record Twelve Angry Months hit streets on May 13th. more ›