No One of Consequence

2010-02-22T12:44:00.001-05:00

La Llama Blanca Music Update
Events Galore!!!
The next few weeks are filled with events from the La Llama Blanca Family. From East to West Coast check them out!!!

Davíla 666 @ The Knitting Factory - Brooklyn
Thursday, February 25th

Scion Garage Show Presents:
The Dirtbombs and Davilia 666
The Knitting Factory
361 Metropolitan Ave.
Brooklyn, NY

FREE With RSVP!
RSVP is strictly required @ www.scion.com/garageshow

Early arrival is suggested as space is limited. Entry is not guaranteed.
Line up is subject to change.
Event is 21+

The Fire and Reason @ Mynt - Miami
Thursday, February 25th

Mynt Lounge
1921 Collins Ave
Miami, FL
10pm-1am

Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=322023295924&ref=nf

Los Hollywood@ House of Blues - Anaheim
Thursday, March 11th

House of Blues Anaheim
1530 S. Disneyland Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92802
Doors @ 7pm

Event Page: http://www.houseofblues.com/tickets/eventdetail.php?eventid=62572

Palenke Soultribe @ San Fran, SXSW, WMC

March 10th - San Francisco
BESO GROUP presents.
For the first time in San Francisco!!
live set with Colombian percussion, gaitas, and more.

"Electronic trio Palenke Soultribe seamlessly combines Colombian rhythms with Chemical Brothers-style beats to create its own joyous mix." - Billboard Magazine

MEZZANINE
444 Jessie St
San Francisco, CA

Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=347255640298&ref=ts

March 17th- BMI & Remezcla Show @ SXSW

BMI and Remezcla.com are proud to present their first-ever joint SXSW Official Showcase at SXSW 2010 in Austin, Texas at Mi Casa Cantina.

Tamales & Musica!!!

Performing live:

LA SANTA CECILIA [Los Angeles]
8 - 8:40pm

MANEJA BETO [Austin]
9 - 9:40pm

PALENKE SOULTRIBE [Los Angeles]
10 - 10:40 pm

VICENTE GAYO [Mexico DF]
11 - 11:40 pm

VOLOVAN [Monterrey]
12 - 12:40 pm

MALUCA [New York City]
1 - 1:40 am

This hand-picked selection of artists represents the fresh, bilingual sounds of Latin music in genres ranging from speed merengue, to electronic beats, rock, cumbia and more!

BMI & Remezcla.com's Official SXSW Showcase is slated for March 17 at Mi Casa Cantina on 6th Street, in Austin. No te lo pierdas!!!

Mi Casa Cantina:
503 East 6th St
Austin, TX
7:30pm-2:00am

Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=309063701237&ref=ts

March 25th - Jack Daniels Studio 7 Show - Miami/WMC

Bardot
34th Terr & North Miami Ave
Miami, FL
10pm-1pm

Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=309417909635&ref=ts

Fancy Me Yet @ Bordot - Miami
Saturday, March 27th

Bardot
3456 North Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33127
10pm

Also La Llama Blanca highly recommends:

Que Bajo!? @ Santos Party House
Cumbia, Dancehall, Tropical Bass, Afro Colombian
Thursday February 25th

Santos Party House (downstairs)
96 Lafeyette St
New York, NY

DJs
Orion (Peligrosa All-stars, Texas)
Uproot Andy (Bersa Discos, Zizek)

Hosted By Jean Bernabe & Raul Toloza

doors at 11pm - $10
For Reduced $5 List RSVP at quebajoparty@gmail.com

Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=317687715855&ref=ts

La Llama Blanca Music 2009 Media Wrap UP!!!!!

2009-12-22T18:42:00.007-05:00

La Llama Blanca Music

2009 Media Wrap Up!!!!!

Happy Holidays!!!! As 2009 comes to an end, La Llama Blanca Music is proud to the give you a Media Wrap Up of it's year of inception. Selected below are some of this year's best videos and other media from La Llama Blanca's talent. We're grearing up for 2010 and we've got lots of new bands, new music and new surprises coming to you very soon. For now we just wanted to thank everyone for their support as we continue to bring you awesome music for the new decade.

Palenke Soultribe
http://www.myspace.com/palenkesoultribeproject

Music Video: Corazon Bonito

Media: Es Musica, Cyloop, KCRW, EPK

Los Hollywood
http://www.myspace.com/loshollywood

Music Video: No Te Aguites

Media: Cyloop, Batanga, Latina, AOL Latino

Maleco Collective
http://www.myspace.com/malecocollective

Music Video: Serenata Para Ti

Media: Lie to Me, Hennessey Artistry, Globalhue Latinminds,

Davila 666
http://www.myspace.com/davila666

Live - En El Coliseo de Puerto Rico

Media: Callejon, Tu

The Fire and Reason
http://www.myspace.com/thefireandreason

Watch Gay Video & Lesbian Movies

Media: House of Jazmin, Steve Aoki's Bday Party, LOGO

Suturee
http://www.myspace.com/suturee

Media: Puerto Rico Indie iPod Ap

Minimal
http://www.myspace.com/sonidominimal

Media: Blue Man at Los Premios MTV

Fancy Me Yet
http://www.myspace.com/fancymeyet

In the Studio: A Little Bit Of....

Volumen Cero
http://www.myspace.com/volumenceromusic

Music Video: Moviementos

2009-11-20T17:46:00.000-05:00

Happy Friday Everyone!!!!!! Some great things have been happening lately. Here's a little update on a few the Afonico/La Llama Blanca bands.....

Maleco Collective
If you have not already, hurry over to MTVTR3S.com and check out the NEW Maleco Collective video "Serenata Para Ti" and download the song for FREE!!! (that's right, FREE) Exclusively at: http://www.mtvtr3s.com/music/downloads/

The animated video was directed by up and coming Peruvian director, Nico Saba and is unlike anything you've see before....

http://www.myspace.com/malecocollective

Palenke Soultribe
Palenke Soultribe is hitting the road and will be performing at the Shrine in Chicago on Dec. 3rd and travel to Miami to play at Transit Lounge on Dec. 5th. Both shows are sure to be insane, so be sure to tell a friend!!!

http://www.myspace.com/palenkesoultribeproject

Los Hollywood
Los Hollywood was recently interview for CafeMagazine.com. Check it out and find out more about these 3 SoCal kids who are about to cause a scene: http://www.cafemagazine.com/index.php/articles/109-0911/492-los-hollywood-feel-the-buzz

They will also be hitting the road as the hit the stage at Juanita's in LA for A&M Entertainment Presents: Women That Rock on Dec 5th. They'll also be hitting Miami Dec 12th for the SESAC showcase at the Miami Music Festival. Los Hollywood will then head the Paradise Lounge in San Francisco to perform Dec 17th along with the Bay Area's own Bang Data.

http://www.myspace.com/loshollywood

Fancy Me Yet
..And of course, don't forget about Fancy Me Yet. Fronted by 3 time Grammy nominee Natasha Jeanne (formerly JD Natasha), the kids will be making you dance at the Transit Lounge's BMI Stage for the Miami Music Festival on Dec 11th.

http://www.myspace.com/fancymeyet

New Maleco Collective on MTV Tr3s!!!

2009-11-18T07:49:00.003-05:00

Maleco Collective "Serenata Para Ti" Chicano rapero Malverde is back con una nueva banda and an all-new alternative urban sonido that'll be sure to have you bouncin' in your chair. Download "Serenata Para Ti" ahora!

WATCH THE NEW VIDEO HERE:

Maleco Collective - New Music

Upcoming Events: Kid Tested, La Llama Blanca Approved

2009-10-28T16:29:00.006-04:00

Los Hollywood, Palenke Soultribe and Minimal are coming to a city near you

Los Rakas - Rakata!!!

2009-08-13T22:35:00.004-04:00

Panamanian Reggae from the Bay Area??? That's right, more then a decade after El General's "Pum Pum" and "Te Ves Buena" introduced the world to Reggae en Español a duo hailing from Oakland has taken up the torch. With a bilingual combination of Reggae and Hip Hop these guys are taking the road less traveled in avoiding the "reggaeton" label. Although songs like "Cuerpo en Fuego" is an attempt at pop reggaeton, Los Rakas are able to stay above any such labels.

Check them out!!

http://www.myspace.com/losrakas1

Los Hollywood at the LAMC

2009-08-12T00:05:00.005-04:00

The kids had quite a busy LAMC this past July. Los Hollywood performed at 4 different showcases during their time in NYC and made plenty of friends. Check out just a few of the highlights of that week below:

See full report...

Also check out more PICTURES and INTERVIEWS

Palenke Soultribe - Corazon Bonito

2009-08-11T12:57:00.004-04:00

So, Palenke Soultribe have got a new video for you. Check out the video that Borda, Popa and Andres caught pneumonia making. Yeah, apparently filming scenes underwater is not as easy or healthy as it looks.

Also check out their latest EPK:

Maleco discussing music, culture and meeting in the middle

2009-08-11T12:40:00.004-04:00

Wow it's been a minute since I've posted anything. Things have been a bit busy.

Anyhow I'm back and I've got plenty of things to share....

Recently the Maleco Collective was in town, and during their brief time in NYC they stopped by top Hispanic Ad Agency Globalhue Latino. The guys answered a few questions and had a little discussion regarding music, culture, and how Latinos in the U.S. strive to meet somewhere in the middle....Warning: the sound is a little wonky at times, so keep your finger on the volume button ;)

www.facebook.com/globalhuelatino

http://latinminds.wordpress.com/

Chaca Chaca NYC!!! Wednesday July 8th @ The Annex... Featuring Maleco Collective

2009-07-01T22:49:00.011-04:00

As I told you all before, Maleco Collective is coming!!!....check out the trailer below and see what the hell I'm talking about...

Chaca Chaca NYC!!! Wednesday July 8th @ The Annex

2009-07-01T22:10:00.004-04:00

Chaca Chaca NYC!!!

Wednesday JULY 8^TH

Brought to you by CONVERSE

Performing Live:

Maleco Collective

www.myspace.com/malecocollective

Los Hollywood

www.myspace.com/loshollywood

Palenke Soultribe

www.myspace.com/palenkesoultribeproject

Minimal

www.myspace.com/sonidominimal

The Annex

152 Orchard St. (btw Stanton & Rivington)

Door Open at 9pm

If you RSVP then you’re in for FREE!!!! RSVP to chacachacanyc@me.com

“Chaca Chaca, Celebrating Latin Alternative Music”

My attempt to get serious for a second...Part 1

2009-06-12T13:21:00.005-04:00

Last week I watched another family member die an unnecessary death from HIV/AIDS. He wasn’t the first (or even second or third) but my hope is that he will be the last.

You see, while Cancer and Heart Disease are the leading causes of death in most American families, my family members tend to die from AIDS and Alcoholism. Diseases of choice, not in the sense that we chose to acquire the illness, but that they typically come as a result of the choices we make in life. Most of those in my family who acquired AIDS lived what they call “high-risk” lifestyle, drugs, alcohol and sex, so it’s not a surprise that their lives ended they way they did. But not all of them lived on the edge—my mother passed from pneumonia as a result of advanced AIDS at the age of 32. She was not a drug user, nor did she take on at-risk sex partners. She was a single mother of 3. She worked by day for NYC Social Services and at night for McDonalds in order to support 3 children ages 3,7, and 11. As I’m told she acquired it in 1985 from a blood transfusion (this was prior to modern screening and testing requirements), whether this can be confirmed is another story.

Now why do I mention this? As a matter of fact, why I am I even speaking about AIDS at all? It’s because we’ve all become too complacent with the state of this epidemic. In the mid 90s when the rate of infection began to fall, we began to pat ourselves on the back for wearing condoms and not sharing dirty needles. The media presented a brighter day on the horizon and used Magic Johnson as it's shining example of how AIDS wasn’t such a big deal anymore. As we moved into this present century we somehow became convinced that the problem of HIV/AIDS had become centralized in Africa. Bill and Melinda Gates, along with Warren Buffet poured Billions of dollars in the programs for the continent of Africa to fight AIDS, George W. Bush pledge 20 million more dollars and Bill Clinton chaired several foundations with the purpose of helping end AIDS in Africa. Unfortunately, someone neglected to inform these ever so well meaning people that there millions of people living with and dying from the disease right here in this country, most of whom have families and friend who suffer right along side their loved ones.

Now of course, we now have to ask ourselves, “What needs to be done?”.....

Hey GOP: She's legal and her name is not Maria!!!

2009-05-30T12:17:00.005-04:00

Leave it to Republicans to try and turn a person's vast accomplishments to a reason why they would be "unqualified" for the Supreme Court. Despite the fact that most of her colleges have described her simply as "Brilliant", this woman has as a story, much like Pres Obama's, that should inspire us all.

So in honor of President Obama's nomination of the truly qualified Nuyorican Judge, Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court, I'd like to dedicate a song to all the GOP detractors who have called her everything from A LIBERAL ACTIVIST, to a RACIST, to an ILLEGAL, to the ever endearing "MARIA" (no Mike Huckabee, she will not be cleaning your house or watching your children). So for all you conservative ratones enjoy "El Raton", by Cheo Feliciano and the Fania All Stars (also peep Carlos Santana's little bro Jorge on the guitar solo).

Your soon to be favorite band: Los Hollywood

2009-05-28T10:39:00.009-04:00

If they're not your favorite Latin alternative band yet...they'll soon have plenty of chances to change your mind.

Looks like Los Hollywood will be hitting New York pretty hard this summer for the LAMC. So far they are confirmed for 3 shows that week with a possible forth to be confirmed.

They were also just confirmed to be featured in the August issue of Latina magazine and....Their single "No Te Agüites" has been selected for a 3 month tv promo campaign for the Telemundo game show 12 Corazones (hilarious in the way all Telemundo show are...wink). Not to shabby for little rock en español band from sunny San Diego.

If your in LA tonight be sure to check them out at the Knitting Factory with Volumen Cero

Sponsored Bands LOS HOLLYWOOD!

"No te Aguites"- Los Hollywood

¿¿¿Donde esta el Autobus???

2009-05-28T10:31:00.007-04:00

Apparently Peru....

As though my good friend Marthín Chan did not already have enough side projects going he sent this video of his newest signing, straight from Peru, Autobús. Besides having a very gringo friendly name (ala high school spanish), the video looks just like a dream I had Monday night after consuming mass amount of beer and meat in the hot sun all day.

But of course who hasn't dreamed of being carried by tiny butterfly-winged cows through the clouds, huh?..anybody?

SUNDAY SALSA BREAK!!!: Mi Gente

2009-05-24T10:34:00.006-04:00

A few years ago, I was fortunate enough to find a DVD copy of Fania Allstars in Africa. Since watching it forward and backward countless times, this scene stands out to me as a moment that is truly reflective of where Salsa was in the 70s in New York, Zaire and around the world. Besides looking as fly as one could ever look in Fire Engine Red pants and guacamole green shirt, singing his hit Mi Gente, Hector Lavoe brings a crowd of thousands in to his world. He also shares himself with them, as he sings the line "..y tu abuela, donde estas", an old Puerto Rican saying reflecting the shared African heritage of both those on stage and those in the crowd in Zaire.

Do you enjoy eccentric Puerto Rican women in hoodies???

2009-05-23T12:26:00.009-04:00

...then Mima is the girl for you!

A native of Santurce, PR and part time NYC resident. Since releasing her first project in 2002 she's become a veteran of both the New York and Puerto Rican indie scenes. Moving back and forth from two differnet worlds, in the past 7 years, her music has evolved. Her once loungey quasi bossa nova sound has given way in recent time to a MUCH more experimental avante garde sound. Of course you be the judge of which Mima you like the best, I'll just say the new Mima definitely puts on a entertaining show.

FYI....She'll performing today at the Coors Indie Fest in Aguadilla, PR today.

Listen here to Circa 2005 Mima

Modern Day Mima

Mima's Myspace

Mima's Blog

One thing is for sure, acts like Mima and Davila 666 are perfect examples of how Puerto Rico's music current music scene goes far beyond Salsa and Reggaeton. Be prepared to soon be hit in the face with a plethora of Boricua indie talent!!!

My favorite garage punk band from Puerto Rico: Dávila 666

2009-05-22T17:11:00.006-04:00

"But Mike", you may ask, "how many punk bands are there in la isla del encanto??" To which I respond..."the hell if I know!" But these guys kick serious ass both figuratively and (unlike their emo-turned manerexic mainland contemporaries) literally. Besides I think rock due a few coños and cabrones.

If you happen to be in Aguadilla, PR this weekend, check Dávila 666 out at Coors Light Indie Fest along with Mima and Los Fabulosos Cadillacs.... TICKETS

Oh and fyi Parental Discretion is Advised...these boys to do naughty things en el Callejon

http://www.myspace.com/davila666

Volumen Cero this THURSDAY w/ Los Hollywood

2009-05-22T13:50:00.003-04:00

Check out Marthín and the boys of Volumen Cero this Thursday at the Knitting Factory (L.A.) along with San Diego favorites Los Hollywood!!!

Show at 8pm
7021 Hollywood Blvd
L.A., CA
Tickets or Text VCERO to 467467

Watch more I Can See the Brite Spot videos on AOL Video

Hispanic Upfronts.....Yay?????

2009-05-22T11:37:00.004-04:00

Every Hispanic broadcaster in the U.S. had their upfronts this week. And what do we have to look forward to..........more of the SAME! More Novelas from Mexico with the same actors as the last, more Reality TV, more Celebrity Gossip and more ripoffs of mediocre hit from English language TV. The only mildly exiciting thing for 2009-2010 season is ESPN Desportes' full coverage of FIFA 2010 and it's acquiring of the documentry Lost Son of Havana, the story of Red Sox's pitcher Luis Tiant and his return to Cuba.

More info below:

Univision Reveals Powerful Line Up for 2009-2010 Season Showcasing Proven Formula Across Three TV Networks

ESPN Deportes Enters 2009-2010 Upfront Season with Record Ratings and Continued Focus on Delivering News with the Best Sportscasters in the Spanish-language Media Industry

MTV Tr3s Announces Fresh Programming Slate Building on Audience Favorites

Fox Sports en Espanol Unveils Innovative New Platforms and Original Programming at Upfront Event in NYC

Mun2 Says, 'You're On'

This year's LAMC are shapping up to be pretty DOPE!!!

2009-05-21T23:37:00.000-04:00

LAMC @ the Mercury Lounge

Wednesday 7/8

$12

Doors at 7 pm

More info + tix HERE

Los Hollywood

Domino Saints

Maluca

Ceci Bastida

Monareta

RH+

Banda de Turistas

Limited Tix Available / LAMC Badges Also Admitted. Please note lineup order is subject to change.

Maleco Collective is coming!!!!!

2009-05-21T23:20:00.004-04:00

The brainchild of critically acclaimed Spanish Hip-Hop Artist, Malverde, and Grammy Nominated Latin Alternative Artist/Producer, Marthin Chan. The band features Malverde on vocals and Marthin on keyboard, joined by artists/musicians Cuevo Perez on guitar and Ibo Rodriguez on bass.
Created in 2008, the band debuted with much fanfare at the Chaca Chaca Miami showcase during this year’s Latin Billboard Conference and has already been creating a huge buzz in Los Angeles, Miami and even New York.
Fusing elements of Hip-Hop, Alternative, Ska, Classic Rock and Electro with Traditional Latin sounds, the music transcended genres and categorizations. Their initial plan of putting together a 5 song EP evolved into a full-length album in a matter of weeks.
What began as exploratory sessions quickly evolved into a genre-bending project. In the small pre-production studio behind Marthin’s house in Echo Park, CA, “Maleco Collective” was born.
The Maleco Collective fulfills their pact to explore the universal essence of music with their new sound and uplifting lyrics. With such an eclectic mix of sounds, their music can only be described as Pueblo. Musica del Pueblo, para el Pueblo (Music of the people, for the people). At a time when the state of music has become oversaturated and formulaic, they provide true-music lovers with a breath of fresh air and the opportunity to join them on their journey.

Palenke From The Jungle

2009-05-21T20:14:00.002-04:00

These are my boys from Colombia - Palenke Soultribe.

Created in Los Angeles in 2005 by Colombian producers Juan D. Borda (AKA Insectosound) and Andres Erazo (AKA Popa) and later joined by drummer/percussionist A.Zuluaga. The trio combine electronic break and house beats with live South American folkloric instruments to create sonic experience like no other.
The band’s first album, Tropic N Heaven was awarded with a 2008 Independent Music Award in the Dance/Electronica category.
Their upcoming album release, ORO, shows a development in the sound of the project and features known international artists like Miami's Locos por Juana ( Grammy nominee 2009), Sr. Mendez ( Grammy Winner 2007), and Cesar Pliego ( bass player from KINKY). In contrast to their previous album, "Tropic n' Heaven" (2007), "Oro" gives more prominence to organic indigenous AfroColombian Rhythms and instruments in search of a balance between acoustic and electronic.
Palenke Soultribe deconstructs atmospheric and warm Colombian sonic textures that ride over underground beats and exploratory synthesizer sounds. The foundation of PST's work is the colorful sound of Colombia's traditional music mixed together with electronic beats.

These guys have been killing crowds in L.A. and Miami, and are soon to make their mark in NYC this summer. Stay tuned!!!!!

2009-05-21T18:27:00.002-04:00

Check Out my kiddies Los Hollywood!!!!! ...along with Miami favorites AfroBeta

Sponsored Bands

This video is taken at the Myspace Latino Anniversary showcase last month, where Los Hollywood blew open the show, followed by a strong sets from buddies AfroBeta (for whom i played roady for about 5 minutes) and Da Zoo. Can't really recall much after that! I guess the video should fill you in =)

MySpace Latino 1 YR anniversary Party Miami, FL

Why?

2009-03-05T19:04:00.000-05:00

Okay so this is my first experience in blogging. What shall I start of with?....With an introduction of course! Well who exactly am I? No one of consequence....no really. I've started this blog simply as an experiment. Am I looking to share my inner most thoughts with world?....probably not. Am I wanting to give my opinion on every piece of web news and comment on every silly celebrity photo that hits the internet?...not really. Truth is, there are very few singular opinions out there that are worth anything, however most folks in the blogosphere and various other forms of media, new and old, seem to think otherwise. Everyone thinks their opinion is valuable. So what does this mean...well quite frankly if everyone's opinion is important than NO one's (or no ONE) opinion is important. So what the heck I am trying to get at....I don't know. Just trying this thing out.

peace out suckas!!!! =)