Entertainment

"FREE before 4 p.m.  $5 after 4 p.m. ages 10 and older"
"To purchase tickets prior to the event call 816.472.6767"

Fiesta Pavilion Stage is located on upper level of Crown Center & Heartland Stage is located on Pershing St.

Entertainment Added Daily
(All performances and schedules are subject to change without notice)

GARY HOBBS
(Performing on the Fiesta Pavilion Stage on Friday, May 14th at 7:45 p.m.)
Gary Hobbs' rise among Tejano Music's elite performers has taken years of determination. Gary's history of hit records, gold and platinum awards, industry achievements, humanitarian contributions and hard work are legendary. Gary is an artist with a great tradition of excellent music with his very own style which makes him one of the most versatile singers in the Tejano Music Industry. His non-stop touring, recording and dedication to the Tejano industry have earned him the respect of his peers and adoration of his of fans.
Throughout the years Gary Hobbs has won numerous music awards from the different award shows, while amassing hits such as "Las Miradas", "Amame y Besame", "Te Vas A Acordar" and "Por Favor Corazon", to name a few. Charting several songs on Billboards Latin top list of songs and other Latin magazines as Radio y Musica and Antenna.
Gary Hobbs has appeared on numerous top national syndicated TV shows throughout the years. Shows such as Despierta America, El Super Blablazo, Edicion Especial, The Johnny Canales Show, Sabado Gigante, Ocurrio Asi, Primer Impacto, La Luna Lunatica and Radio Y Musica.
Gary Hobbs is also one of only four Tejano Artists to have been sponsored by Coca Cola, U.S.A. Gary has also been sponsored and has worked with Paul Mitchell, Bud Light, Churchs Fried Chicken and Sears. Gary has performed for H.E.B. Grocery's annual Feast of Sharing Holiday Dinners throughout the state of Texas. Gary has participated in this wonderful tradition, which serves almost 140,000 individuals, since November 2000.
Throughout Gary's 25 year career he has recorded for several major record labels including RCA International, CBS International, Capitol/EMI Latin and Sony Discos.
Gary's latest CD "25th Anniversary - The Early Years " is on his independent label AMMX, which is owned and operated by Gary Hobbs and his son Gary Lee Hobbs.
AMMX Records first opened its doors as a recording label in the Tejano industry in 2001and has expanded into Tejano, Norteno, Pop en Espanol, Cumbias and Christian. 

GRUPO CONTROL
(Performing on the Fiesta Pavilion Stage on Friday, May 14th at 9:30 p.m.)
Specializing in norteño music, Control (aka Grupo Control) are a regional Mexican group based in Houston, TX, who bill themselves as Los Reyes de la Cumbia (The Kings of Cumbia). Founded by Sergio Alberto Degollado (vocals, bass) and José Guadalupe Degollado (vocals, bajo sexto) from Control, Tamaulipas, Mexico, the group made its full-length album debut in 1999 with Cumbias Sin Control on EMI. Subsequent albums on EMI include Control (2001), Todo Bajo Control (2002), Controlandote (2003), Los Reyes de la Cumbia (2004), Lo Nuevo y Lo Mejor (2005), and Recordando a Rigo Tovar (2005), the latter a mix of new and previously released material. The group subsequently moved to the Univision label for the albums Mas Control (2005) and Controlmania (2006), which spawned a series of regional Mexican chart hits including "Ella Es una Diosa," "Llueve Sobre Mojado," "Viva el Amor," and "Vuela Paloma." Meanwhile, EMI continually repackaged the group's back catalog for numerous greatest-hits compilations including La Historia (2003), Celebrando 15 Años (2005), Lo Basico (2005), and 30 del Recuerdo (2006). Univision did much the same, beginning with Para Ti...Nuestra Historia (2007) and Viva el Amor y Muchos Éxitos Más (2007)Specializing in norteño music, Control (aka Grupo Control) are a regional Mexican group based in Houston, TX, who bill themselves as Los Reyes de la Cumbia (The Kings of Cumbia). Founded by Sergio Alberto Degollado (vocals, bass) and José Guadalupe Degollado (vocals, bajo sexto) from Control, Tamaulipas, Mexico, the group made its full-length album debut in 1999 with Cumbias Sin Control on EMI. Subsequent albums on EMI include Control (2001), Todo Bajo Control (2002), Controlandote (2003), Los Reyes de la Cumbia (2004), Lo Nuevo y Lo Mejor (2005), and Recordando a Rigo Tovar (2005), the latter a mix of new and previously released material. The group subsequently moved to the Univision label for the albums Mas Control (2005) and Controlmania (2006), which spawned a series of regional Mexican chart hits including "Ella Es una Diosa," "Llueve Sobre Mojado," "Viva el Amor," and "Vuela Paloma." Meanwhile, EMI continually repackaged the group's back catalog for numerous greatest-hits compilations including La Historia (2003), Celebrando 15 Años (2005), Lo Basico (2005), and 30 del Recuerdo (2006). Univision did much the same, beginning with Para Ti...Nuestra Historia (2007) and Viva el Amor y Muchos Éxitos Más (2007)

ALACRANES MUSICAL
(Performing on the Fiesta Pavilion Stage on Saturday, May 15th at 9:00 p.m.)
Not only young and talented...but also the 4th generation of grass roots musicians from Durango: at the top of the popularity charts
This successful group—true duranguense pacesetters—became a fixture on Regional Mexican radio starting in 2004. The group was formed in November of 1995, choosing their name ("Scorpion") to pay homage to their rustic, arid home state of Durango. The band's unique blend of polka, cumbia and balada first caught audiences' attention with their 2003 debut Furia Alacranera.

Homero Vela
(Performing on the Fiesta Pavilion Stage on Sunday, May 16th at 8:00 p.m.)
Born in Camargo, Chihuahua, Homero Vela is one of the youngest singer songwriter’s of our time.  As a child, he often put his thoughts and emotions together, based on real life experiences, and unintentionally wrote a song.  Not only did he figure out he had the ability to write songs, by the time he was eight, Homero Vela displayed a unique voice and style that stood out among the crowds.  He began to embrace his talents and moved forth to pursue his dream.  Upon his arrival to the United States, he was introduced to many producers, executives, and representatives.  He began sharing his music and within a short time, many talented artists have interpreted his songs.  A few of the respectable artists include:  El Chapo de Sinaloa, Polo Urias, Adolfo Urias, Banda la Autentica de Jerez, Banda la Chacaloza, Los Tiranos del Norte, and Don Francisco duet with Polo Urias.    

At this young age, Homero Vela currently has recorded 7 albums titled:  Cien Mil Fantasias, Cosas, Homenaje a Los Invasores de Nuevo Leon, Cumbias Norteñisimas, Definitivamente con Banda, Homenaje al Ciego y Esta Noche Voy A Verla con Tuba.  Complimenting his musical achievements, Homero Vela has had the honor of being the youngest artist to receive honorary keys to the city of his hometown, Camargo, Chihuahua.  

For this and much more, with his success and loyalty to his fans, Homero Vela is committed to creating more hits.  In this 2010, his new album, Tal Vez te Extraño, will undoubtedly confirm his talent as an artist with 12 songs inspired and written by him.

GRUPO PICANTE
(Performing on the Fiesta Pavilion Stage on Friday, May 14th at 6:30 p.m.)
Grupo Picante was est. in 2005. They are a 5 member group that reside in Topeka, KS. And their love for Tejano music certainly shows whenever these guys take the stage. Their Powerful Rancherras will make your head move and your feet tap. The Polkas are sure to make you wanna take a lap or two on the dance floor. Their  Cumbia rhythms will make anyone get out their seat and dance. And their energy and showmanship will entertain anyone with a live pulse. Lead Vocalist and Guitarist  Jr. Vargas, a 35yr veteran of music, leads this pack of Musicians from the Capital City. He is joined by Anthony Arce on Accordion and Keyboards. His brother Rene Arce on Drums. Jr’s son Papo Vargas on Bass Guitar, and Jr’s oldest grandson 15 year old Cruz Gallegos Vocals, round out this group. Picante experienced success early, and in 2007  they released their 1st album “ Baila Y Baila” the title track to the album. Other hits followed like Chiquito Pero Picoso, and La Camisa Negra. All 3 songs received airplay in the states of Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, California, Colorado, and even Florida. The Guys continued to tour and even made trips to the Capitol of Tejano music, San Antonio, TX. Then they continued to get requests for a second album. That was never the plan, But these guys came through and released their follow up album in 2009 appropriately titled “ At Your Request”.  Hits included Triste Recuerdos, Gritenme Piedras de Campo, Alla en la Esquina and La Botella. This album propelled the group to where they are today. A group that is as tight as the fingers on your hand. And these guys certainly pack a punch. You are guaranteed to enjoy PICANTE.

Brasilcultura Bio
(Performing on the Fiesta Pavilion Stage on Saturday, May 15th at 7:30 p.m.)
A civilization born in the potent mix of African, Portuguese and South American cultures, “BRASIL” is way past diversity, it is the genesis of astonishing new worlds of rhythm, dance and passion for life. 500 years of multicultural creativity have unexpectedly produced the simple joy of being human in transcendent experiences from Carnaval in the Brazilian summer to Quadrilha dancing in the Brasilian winter.  Brasilcultura brings the experience into the Fiesta KC.
www.brazilcultura.com
http://www.myspace.com/brasilcultura

MRM Bio
(Performing on the Fiesta Pavilion Stage on Saturday, May 15th at 8:30 p.m.)
MRM is a group that introduces a mixture of electro pop and techno to the Greater Kansas City Metro Area. Its music contains a variety of sounds along with the English and Spanish languages. The group focuses on the new generations but at the same time it strives to capture a broader public. MRM will perfom a show that will include original songs written by its members. The MRM members include Monica, Manny and its vocalist Raul.

El Grupo Folklorico Atotonilco Bio
(Performing on the Fiesta Pavilion Stage on Sunday, May 16th at 4:15 p.m.)
El Grupo Folklorico Atotonilco is a 501(c)3 non profit performing arts organization committed to teaching the children of our community the diverse and rich culture of Mexico’s history through dance and music.  We strive to continue to evolve as a premier dance group so that we may entertain and educate our audiences through our performances.

Founded in Kansas City’s Westside in 1979, El Grupo Folkorico Atotonilco started with a group of 16 children and a handful of costumes.  We never envisioned that 30 years later we would have served 700 children, some even 2nd and 3rd generation members.  To date, the dance company boasts 85 members, ranging in ages 5-40 years old.  We have garnered a reputation as one of the best Mexican folk dance companies in the country and as a testament to this, on May 6, 2004, we celebrated our 25th anniversary with three sold-out performances at Kansas City’s historic Folly Theatre.