Costello Brings Valley Flair to Classic Country
Finding good country music in Texas isn’t hard. After all, we are home to the “two-step” and some of the best country music ever recorded. It’s a little harder, though, to find it deep...
Ariel Pink Makes His Way to McAllen
Since the early 2000s, Ariel Pink has wooed his listeners with an eclectic musical style and zany persona. Now, the Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist is making his way to McAllen to delight the masses with...
M.A.C. Nites: An Opening for All Artists
Finding unique acts in the Valley can be a tough but rewarding experience. Finding the perfect place that helps promote local artists is special and getting the chance to see that talent up close...
October Events in Port Isabel
October will be a great time to visit Port Isabel as the city will host multiple events throughout the month, each perfect for families and individuals alike.
Another Year, Another Pachanga
The city will kick off...
Want a Non-Traditional Spring Break This Year?
The atmosphere is changing in the Rio Grande Valley. Social media is abuzz about which plans are going down next week. It’s that time again! Spring Break 2016 is finally upon us! Instead of...
Breaking Boundaries, Old School-Style
With Pandora, Spotify and iHeartRadio, the music industry has no doubt changed. When you ask high-school students today what a vinyl is, they look at you with a confused daze. When you ask them...
Documentary Looks Deeper Into South Texas’ Rock Music
Music is an integral part of everyday life in the Rio Grande Valley. Yet, for all the sounds, melodies and vocals created by our community, people outside of South Texas are often unfamiliar with...
Yerberia Cultura Serves as New Downtown Cultural Hub
The Downtown McAllen scene can be a little, let’s say intense, sometimes. The rows of nightclubs are great for what they are, but for a lot of people, the crowded dance floors and expensive...
SPI Folk Festival Closes Out the Summer
South Padre Island is squeezing the last bits of summer out this weekend with the arrival of the annual Island Folk Festival from Friday September 11th to Sunday September 13th. The three-day festival brings...
McAllen Gears Up for PalmFest 2015 International Folk-life Celebration
In my years of writing, I’ve covered plenty of local events, from the moment promotional efforts launch until the very last photo is posted on Facebook. I’ve been on both sides of local festivals,...
