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 Entertainment | Music
A New Frontier for Indie Rock, Down in Mexico
 Ben Sisario
It was a scene of classic do-it-yourself Brooklyn concert promotion: In a small apartment in Bedford-Stuyvesant, a dozen young workers who could pass for American Apparel models crowded onto sofas one afternoon last week, typing furiously on laptops as they completed preparations for a rapidly approaching indie-rock festival.
Ramon Ayala's First Concert Since Mexico Arrest
 Sergio Chapa
Ramon Ayala had few words but let his music do the talking at his first public performance since being arrested in Mexico in December.
Canada May Adopt Gender-Neutral National Anthem
 Reuters
“O Canada,” the country’s national anthem, has included the line, “True patriot love in all thy sons’ command,” for nearly 100 years. Ottawa now wants to start a public discussion on whether Canada should adopt a gender-neutral version of the song.
 Kosmas is Back at Coco Tropical Restaurant
 Bob Cohen
I went out to Coco Tropical last week to see my good friend Kosmas perform while dining at the popular Los Muertos beach restaurant. Having known Kosmas for a number of years I was amazed when I realized that just like a fine wine, Kosmas is getting better with age.
Vallarta Chamber Orchestra Season Finale
 PVNN
Don't miss the Vallarta Chamber Orchestra's final concert of the season on March 21st at the Puerto Vallarta American School in Marina Vallarta. The program, featuring New Zealand musician/composer, John Robertson, and Vallarta’s own violinist, Mary MacLachlan, starts at 8 pm.
A Trio of 'Bandas' in Sayulita Plaza
 Ed Schwartz
We went down to the Sayulita Plaza a couple of nights ago, where several 'bandas' were going at it. One banda playing is very exciting. Two bandas playing at the same time are a bit disturbing. But three bandas playing at the same time is mind blowing - and not just metaphorically.
Rockin’ and Rollin’ with Los Bambinos
 Polly G. Vicars
Those of you who have never seen a Bambinos show and those of us who never miss one, have another chance to see them perform, along with that incredible duet, Sweet Talk, at 8 pm on Monday, March 1, 2010 at Viva Bar on Calle Olas Altas #508.
 Sex Pistols, Smashing Pumpkins Members Discuss HAARP, GM Foods, Illuminati
 James Corbett
In a recent interview, Sex Pistols co-founder Steven Jones and Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan discuss everything from HAARP and weather weapons to GMO foods, the elite depopulation agenda and the possibility for a genuine freedom movement in the United States.
The Valentine Becas Benefit Classical Concert Under The Stars
 Cecile and Rod Scriban
After enjoying a brilliant sunset, a large and appreciative audience was treated to a magical outdoor musical soiree during the 2nd Annual Becas Vallarta Valentine Classical Concert, which was held at the RainTree Vacation Club (formerly Club Regina and Westin Resort) on February 12th.
A Classic Evening at Sierra del Mar Los Arcos
 David Lyons
On Saturday evening, February 13, classical guitarist Rigoberto Moro performed for a group of about seventy-five people who own property between the south side of Vallarta and Boca de Tomatlan, who gathered at the Sierra del Mar Los Arcos residents' beach club for a classic, and classy, evening.
Los Bambinos Wow at Viva Bar!
 Polly G. Vicars
On February 5th, Viva Bar was packed to the rafters with a plugged-in crowd whoopin’, hollerin’, singin’ and dancin’ to Los Bambinos renditions of the likes of the Beatles, the Monkeys, Chubby Checker, the Four Seasons and most of the world's other popular rock and rollers.
Drug Violence Spurs Music-Warning Bill in Mexico
 Leila Cobo
Exhibitions of adulation, coupled with the staggering social and human toll the drug trade has taken on Mexico, prompted the country's ruling National Action Party to propose legislation in January to regulate narcocorridos, the danceable songs that recount tales of drug dealers and their exploits.
The Fabulous QuesaDivas at bite me!
 Grant Hunermund
The Fabulous QuesaDivas — Vallarta’s all-female vocal ensemble - will open a lively new show, 'Blast from the Past' on March 4th, running for seven performances only through March 14th, at bite me! Beach Club, located at #167 Calle Malecón on Puerto Vallarta's famous Los Muertos Beach.
2nd Annual PEACE Jam - February 5th
 Molly Fisher
Don't miss the 2nd Annual PEACE Jam hosted at The Bluewater Grill in El Anclote on Friday, February 5th from 6 pm to 12 am. You'll enjoy live music, good people and delicious food for just $60 pesos, while supporting the PEACE nonprofit organization.
Stars Gather to Cover 'We Are the World' for Haiti
 Solvej Schou
Twenty-five years after star-studded anthem "We Are the World" raised millions of dollars to aid famine relief in Africa, celebrities of a different generation were set to gather Monday night to re-record the charity tune to benefit Haiti.
Los Bambinos - They're Back!
 Polly G. Vicars
Los Bambinos, the popular group of four brothers, Carlos, Lazzaro, Immer and Giorgio Salinas Morelos and cousin Luis Alberto Leana Salinas, will debut a new show on Friday, February 5 at Viva Bar, Calle Olas Altas 508 in the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta.
Lady Gaga Makes Gayest Video in the History of Music Videos
 Nick Mattos
The Lady has released her new video “Teeth,” and it is not any sort of exaggeration to say that it is the most breathtakingly, overwhelmingly gay thing in the universe.
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