Al Hurricane Jr. & The Blue Ventures

Saturday, May 9th at 8:00PM
Legends Theater

Tickets are $15. On sale now.

Al Hurricane Jr. is a New Mexico Music singer–band leader with authentic New Mexico Music roots. He has established himself as one of the leading performers of New Mexico Music and his long string of hits effortlessly defend his position as full-fledged star in regional New Mexican Music.

He has been singing since the age of 5 when he first performed at one of his father’s concerts. As a teenager, he took up the trumpet, the keyboards and various instruments. Ever since then he has made countless appearances throughout the Southwest and has traveled as far as Spain showcasing his music. With his powerful band he is one of the hottest artists touring New Mexico. You can always expect a show full of excitement when you see him in concert as he maneuvers between singing and playing the various instruments he has mastered over the years.

Take a pinch of drums, stir in a dash of keyboards, toss in some horns, electric guitars, and a touch of vocal and you have, the incomparable, AL HURRICANE JR. BAND, a great and exciting act out of Albuquerque burning up the road with a fun filled show worthy of the New Mexico Music fans wanting to dance to the best.

The Blue Ventures de Louis Sanchez, an Espanola group, breaks record crowds wherever they perform. This group is the literal definition of "familia". Louis Sanchez (manager) is the father of eight children, all of whom play or have played with the group the last 10 years. "The music is what has kept our family so tightly knit together", "We have lived and breathed our music through two generations." The group consists of Louise (keyboard), Harold (bass), Marie (drums), Johnny (guitar), Lawrence (accordion) and also a four piece brass section (Robert, Joseph, David and Frank).

All are siblings except Louis' brother, Johnny and nephew, Frank Martinez. Marie Salazar took over her sister, Matilda's position as drummer a few years back. Louis, the manager and father of seven of the band members, also sings with the group. Louis always had a band as a young adult and as his children started getting interested in the music they began replacing band members.
The Blue Ventures have performed all over the Southwest and have won many awards throughout the years including: Band of the Year, Male and Female Vocalist, Song of the Year, Gospel Song of the Year and CD of the Year. Harold Sanchez is the songwriter of the group and has written many hits such as "Una Casa De Adobe", "Ayudame", "Madrecita de Oro" and "Tu Querido Hijo".The Blue Ventures also referred to as "Los Blue Ventures" and "Los Meros Meros" has released nine CD's and two greatest hits CD's.

The Blue Ventures have made an indelible mark in New Mexico Music for young and old.