Tejano Music National Convention Moves To Dallas,TX

Tejano Music National Convention
2O08 OFFICIAL ARTIST LINE-UP

Friday, August 15

TEJANO LIVE! UNPLUGGED
Hyatt Hotel

TEJANO MEGA DANCE
Dallas Convention Center

Master of Ceremonies, Actor/Comedian
CHEECH MARIN

THE HORIZON SHOWCASE
& CLASSIC VOICES OF LA ONDA
AVIZO Houston’s Powerhouse with MEGAN LEYVA,
VERONICA SUSTAITA and CANDICE VARGAS
And JOE BRAVO, JIMMY EDWARD, JOHNNY
HERNANDEZ, ALFONSO RAMOS and SUNNY OZUNA
featuring RUDY PALACIOS

POWER CONJUNTO SEGMENT
SUNNY SAUCEDA and JAIME Y LOS CHAMACOS

UNITY PERFORMANCE: 80’s FLASHBACK
LA SOMBRA de TONY GUERRERO and FAMA

THE ULTIMATE JAY!
JAY PEREZ with special Guests AVIZO, JIMMY EDWARD, SHELLY LARES, and members of the legendary MALO

Saturday, August 16

TEJANO LIVE! UNPLUGGED
VIDA: The Electric Cowboys

TEJANO MEGA DANCE
Dallas Convention Center

Master of Ceremonies, Actor/Comedian
CHEECH MARIN

UNITY PERFORMANCE: THE CONJUNTO
EXPLOSION THE HOMETOWN BOYS and LOS GARCIA BROTHERS

THE ROYAL JESTERS REUNION
Featuring DAVID MAREZ and JOE POSADA

LONESTAR SHOOTOUT DE LA ONDA!
LOS TEXMANIACS, RICK TREVINO special guest RUBEN RAMOS

UNITY PERFORMANCE: LOS PRIMOS
ROBERTO PULIDO Y LOS CLASICOS with CHENTE BARRERA Y TACONAZO special guest ELIDA REYNA

MICHAEL SALGADO

RUBEN RAMOS & The MEXICAN REVOLUTION





2008 OFFICIAL AGENDA

All Official Convention events and activities will take place at the Hyatt Regency Hotel at Reunion or the Dallas Convention Center, unless otherwise indicated. Free Shuttle Service will be provided between hotel and convention center. Schedule and performers are subject to change.

Friday, August 15

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Registration/Tejano Central Merchandise
Hyatt Hotel

NOON - 5:00 PM AARP TEJANO EXPERIENCE USA FANFARE & EXPO
Hyatt Hotel

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Tejano Dance Instruction
Hyatt Hotel

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM SEMINARS
Hyatt Hotels

ARTIST/MANAGEMENT TRACK
TEJANO MUSIC TODAY: STATE OF THE INDUSTRY
ARTIST MANAGEMENT: THE ROAD TO SUCCESS

FAN SERIES:
ON THE RECORD ARTIST FORUM
MEDIA & PUBLICITY TRACK
WEBSITE ADMINISTRATORS

WRITER’S SERIES
Luis Silva: The Art of the Hit Song!

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Tejano Dance Instruction
Hyatt Hotel

3:30 PM -4:30 PM TEJANO LIVE! UNPLUGGED
Hyatt Hotel

6:00 PM Doors Open
Dallas Convention Center

7:00 PM – 1:00 AM TEJANO MEGA DANCE
Dallas Convention Center


Saturday, August 16

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Registration/Tejano Central Merchandise
Hyatt Hotel

10:00 AM – NOON THE TEJANO SUMMIT & FORUM
Presented by the Tejano Music Network, the North Texas Tejano Music Coalition & Austin Tejano Music Coalition and Houston Tejano Music Coalition.

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Master Class Series: The Saxophone by Joe Posada

Master Class Series: The Accordion and Bajo Sexto: TBA

Master Class Series: The Trumpet by Lonny LaLane

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM AARP TEJANO EXPERIENCE USA FANFARE & EXPO
Hyatt Hotel

Noon – 1:30 PM Radio Programmer’s Summit (by invitation only)
Hyatt Hotel

Tejano Music Promoter’s Summit (by invitation only)
Hyatt Hotel

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Tejano Dance Instruction
Hyatt Hotel

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM SEMINARS

ARTIST/MANAGEMENT TRACK
Hyatt Hotel

FAN SERIES: TEJANO LEGENDS
RUBEN RAMOS
Hyatt Hotel

INDUSTRY
COUNTRY & TEJANO MUSIC
Presented in conjunction with the U.S. Hispanic Country Music Association
Hyatt Hotel

WRITER’S SERIES
Panel of Hit Makers: The A to Z of a Hit Song!

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Tejano Dance Instruction
Hyatt Hotel

3:30 PM -4:30 PM TEJANO LIVE! UNPLUGGED VIDA

6:00 PM Registration & Doors Open
Dallas Convention Center

7:00 PM - 1:00 AM TEJANO MEGA DANCE
Dallas Convention Center


Sunday, August 17

10:00 AM - NOON Tejano Central Merchandise

10:00 AM – NOON Film Screenings

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM AARP TEJANO EXPERIENCE USA FANFARE & EXPO





Convention Highlights



The National Tejano Convention is designed exclusively for the Tejano fan and industry representative.

Highlights include the following:



Artist and Fan Seminars – The Convention has an artist/management track discussing issues in the Tejano music industry.

Tejano fans enjoy seminars that bring them ‘up close” to hear their favorite artist describe their career journey and achievements.

An engaging question and answer forum closes each session.



Master Class Series – In support of the Convention mission of advancing Tejano music; the music master-class series invites musicians (from novice to the well seasoned) to pick-up “tips of the trade” from renowned artists. In addition, the selected Master Class musician instructors will provide historical background on the music genre and instrumentation.



AARP TejanoExperience USA Fanfare & Expo – The Expo unites artists with their respective national fan base.

The Expo is truly the “meeting ground” for networking, buying and selling, and music industry business. More than 100 booths will participate this year.



Tejano Hall of Fame Traveling Exhibit – Courtesy of the Tejano Roots Hall of Fame in Alice, Texas, this museum display traces the historical contributions of Tejano music. Memorabilia includes artist apparel, vintage posters and historical video footage.



Tejano Dance Instruction – One of the more popular Convention programs, it’s an opportunity to learn basic technique of Tejano dancing or to add some fancy moves to what you already know.



Tejano Fashion Show – “Tejano Chic” will take the newly added runway as we show you the cool side of classic western-style fashions and accessories that are guaranteed to turn heads. Catch this unforgettable parade on the newest addition to the AARP TejanoExperience USA Fanfare & Expo.



Mechanic Bull – The biggest, baddest bull is in the house at the Tejano Music National Convention. Hold on to your hats because we are taking Tejano toughness to the next level. Save a Tejano, ride the bull!



The Mega-Dances/Concerts - The Convention is best known for its nightly Mega-Concerts featuring the industry’s “best of the best” recording artists in a musical extravaganza. Special one-of-a-kind performances, celebrity hosts, and the creation of “unique moments” make these segments the top attraction at the annual Convention.



Tex-Mex Special Achievement Awards - honoring lifetime & pioneering accomplishments, non-performing significant contributions, special achievements in the genre, and humanitarian efforts in the community. The 2008 Tejano Music National Convention will present awards in the following areas: Community, Pioneer, Producing and Business.



Film and TV Screenings – The Convention annually features short films that are relevant to the Latin culture and heritage that influences or has been touched by Tejano music.



Highlights and attractions are subject.





Convention Mission



Dodge Ram presents the 2008 Tejano Music National Convention, one of the largest Latin music conventions in the U.S. The Convention serves as an industry and fan-based “meeting ground” in advancing the Tejano (Tex-Mex) music genre. In celebration of its 5th anniversary in 2008, the three day event convenes in Dallas, Texas on August 15-17 with more than 7,000 fans and industry leaders including 300 artists and performers. The Convention brings together national Tejano enthusiasts for the expressed purpose of music and dance appreciation, while increasing the understanding of the rich variety, artistic value, cultural and historical significance of Tejano Music.



“I can think of no better city than Dallas to host our Texas homecoming,” said David Chavez, Founder and Executive Producer. The Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau are to be commended for their enthusiasm and their ability to galvanize citywide support for this event with musical roots in Texas.



Convention sponsors include Dodge Ram as Title Sponsor, AARP, Southwest Airlines, BNET Radio.com, Coors Light, Crown Royal,

the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Dallas Convention Center.





Vision



The vision of the National Tejano Music Convention & Awards is to advance the Tex-Mex music genre by convening the music

Leadership and its fans to foster a more viable, stronger industry through the following initiatives :



· Provide a forum for discussion of industry issues and concerns and to seek consensus in addressing the essential needs of the music as a business.



· Increase and enhance the Tejano or Tex-Mex music visibility through press coverage, content development, new media opportunities, and promotion.



· To build on the legacy and profound historical contributions of the music through various national and local partnerships, including the creation of the Tex-Mex Special Achievement Awards.



· To serve as a “voice of the music” by engaging national corporate advertisers and entertainment/media trade organizations to support the Tejano music art form and industry.



· To work in collaboration and serve as a “unifying force” with existing organizations, promoters, dance clubs, radio and internet properties in growing and providing continued access to Tejano music.



· To showcase new artists and assist in the development of the next generation of Tejano artists and fans.