The Berríos Brothers and their father (with the microphone) Carlos Adán Berríos, founder trio Xolotlan of Nicaragua accompany Carlos Me´jía Godoy in SF in the absence of Los de Palacagüina.
by Marvin Ramirez and PR Wire
Nicaragua’s musician/ composer icon Carlos Mejía Godoy offered a singular presentation in San Francisco after his group, Los de Palacagüina, failed in their commitment to perform along side Mejía-Godoy.
“I want to apologize,” said Mejía Godoy, after a prolonged wait, which created anxiety among the public. What it is described as an embarrassing moment to every one, including Alex Ocón, the responsible promoter who contracted Mejía-Godoy, was slapped in the face by an unhappy woman.
However, Mejía-Godou was able to pull it off thanks to the timely intervention of Los Hermanos Berríos, who were able accompany the Nicaraguan icon and save him face.
The concert, whose presentation included the Los de Palacagüina, left many attendees with sour taste. They paid $35 and $40 at the door for the complete show, which should have included Mejía-Godoy and the Los de Palacagüina, who it was said, had time and transportation problems in the last minute.
During the event, José Berríos, now retired, was honored by Mejía-Godoy for his outstanding musical career and contribution to Nicaraguan culture.
Daddy Yankee and Reik to Headline second annual Vive Tu Musica With 5(R) Gum
Five amateur, unsigned rock and pop-star hopefuls will join superstars Daddy Yankee and Reik in concert at Vive tu Musica with 5 2010, an online talent-search and battle of the bands that has already received nearly 100 entries from eager musicians.
In addition to sharing the stage with Daddy Yankee and Reik, the winning band will receive a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at a showcase with a major recording studio.
Now through August 15, musicians are invited to upload their demos to http:// www.vivetumusica5.com, with the top five finalists selected to perform at the finale concert to be held at The Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, Calif. on September 21. Additionally, fans casting votes for their favorite band (through August 22) will be entered into the Vive tu Musica with 5 sweepstakes for chances to win mp3 players, gaming systems, gift cards, free music downloads, and a grand-prize trip for two to see the finale.
LATV will air the grand finale concert on Wednesday, October 6 as part of a television special that will also feature a behind-the-scenes look at the winning band.
In 2009, the Los Angeles-based group Vinyl Soul took home the grand prize at the inaugural Vive tu Musica with 5. Vinyl Soul performed in concert with popular Mexican rock group Camila and was awarded the top honor by a judging panel that included Camila, Chilean rocker Beto Cuevas and Mexican alternative rock recording artist Natalia Lafourcade. Visit http:// www.vivetumusica5.com to enter and to vote, and read official contest rules.
