By no means say by no means. That’s the lesson in counting out long-lost traditions in a metropolis that holds its historical past so pricey. So when MySA included La Semana Alegre in a roundup of San Antonio’s “belongings you’ll by no means see once more,” maybe it was not pondering of the large energy nostalgia has to resurrect probably the most stray misplaced causes
One can’t blame the reporter for making the evaluation. After the music competition folded in 1995, it did appear to be gone for good. However now, Hemisfair is placing the “joyful week” again on the Fiesta schedule from April 25-26.
The unique competition boasted a magpie assortment of acts. La Semana Alegre, together with Ozzy Osbourne’s unlucky 1982 go to, helped cement Alamo Metropolis’s popularity because the “Heavy Metallic Capital of the World.” Thunderous acts like Blue Oyster Cult and Motorhead erupted on the rock stage — or within the case of Leg’s Diamond, recorded stay albums.
However the pummeling was coupled with a few of pop, Tejano, and nation music’s greatest stars. The occasion made room for Selena’s techno cumbia, Collective Soul’s post-grunge, New Children on the Block’s new jack pop, and Toby Keith’s roughneck nation. Though the brand new Semana has not launched its lineup, it guarantees an analogous sprawl throughout the Spotify map.
The ticket pricing, no less than for a restricted time, may even try to get among the previous magic again. Throughout the present flash sale, music followers can snag basic admission passes for a slim $10 per day, the 1995 value.
For that sawbuck, friends will get entry to a full day of performances, artisan craft stalls, and meals and beverage distributors. On April 25, the occasion may even supply free activations for the grade faculty set in Yanaguana Backyard.
“Like Hemisfair, this competition holds a particular place within the hearts of many San Antonians who fondly bear in mind its festive environment and the gifted musicians that headlined,” commented Hemisfair CEO Andres Andujar through launch. “We would like this competition to be greater than only a music occasion; we would like it to be a celebration of our group’s creativity, resilience, and unity.”
VIP and frequently priced tickets will go on sale in early March when the musical acts are revealed. Locals can check with La Semana Alegre’s web site and social media accounts for updates.
