Vicente Fernández is living a new era in his career.
Last year, when he released his latest album, “Para siempre,” Chente, as he's called, resurrected a 40-year-old career in ranchera music.
Fernández will sing the hits from that album and his classic songs when he performs Saturday at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre (formerly Coors) in Chula Vista.
“Estos celos,” the first single in the album produced by singer-composer Joan Sebastian, topped the charts in the United States, making it one of the greatest hits Fernández has known.
This month, the second single, “La derrota,” reached the top spot on Billboard's Mexican regional music charts.
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Vicente Fernández
When: Saturday, 8 p.m.
Where: Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre (formerly Coors), 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista
Tickets: $50.85 to $126.85
Online: ticketmaster.com
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And the title track, “Para siempre,” is the theme-song of the popular telenovela “Fuego en la sangre,” which airs on Univision.
Clearly, teaming up with Sebastian is yielding Fernández good results.
The 12 songs in “Para siempre” feature the basic elements of songs written by Sebastian: Romantic ballads that tell a love story in a simple way. Long gone are Fernández's trademark rancheras about machismo, getting drunk, and shoot-outs.
Even when his music keeps evolving, Fernández is still considered the king of mariachi. His name is synonymous with such classics as “La ley del monte,” “Volver” and “Por tu maldito amor.” Some consider him the modern version of ranchera king Pedro Infante. Others say he's the last true Mexican charro singing on stage.
– PABLO JAIME SAINZ
SAN DIEGO
LIVE SHOWS
Caballero's Latin Jam: Jazz. Frutas del Sol, 217 Third Ave., Chula Vista. 7 p.m. Thursdays. Free. (619) 422-3030 or caballeromusic.com.
“Sunday Salsa”: Learn to dance salsa with live music at Cafe Sevilla, 555 Fourth Ave., San Diego. 6:30 p.m. salsa class; 8 p.m. live music. Sundays. $8, includes tapa buffet until 7:30 p.m. (619) 233-5979 or cafesevilla.com.
Babasónicos and Auténticos Decadentes: Latin rock. Over the Border, 3008 Main St., Chula Vista. 8 p.m. Wednesday. $40. ticketmaster.com.
EXHIBITIONS
“No Borders”: Chicano art exhibit to raise funds for victims of the 2007 earthquake in Peru. Centro Cultural de la Raza, 2125 Park Blvd., Balboa Park, San Diego. Free. Through Sunday. (619) 235-6135 or myspace.com/centroraza.
“Through the Eye of San Ysidro”: Local photographers capture different aspects of San Ysidro. The Front, 147 W. San Ysidro Blvd., San Ysidro. Free. Through May 30. (619) 428-1115.
Antonio Aispuro: The photographer presents his newest photographs at The Rubber Rose Gallery, 3812 Ray St. Through June 7. (619) 296-7673.
“Océanos en el tiempo”: Photo exhibit by the late local businessman and cultural promoter Víctor Díaz at the Consulate of Mexico in San Diego, 1549 India St., San Diego. (619) 308-9950.
TIJUANA
MOVIES
“Vamos a la luna”: This IMAX film takes you to the moon. Cecut, Paseo de los Héroes y Mina, zona Río. $22 pesos (about $2). (011-52-664) 687-9600 or cecut.gob.mx.
LIVE SHOWS
Tijuana Book Fair: Writers from all over Mexico read from their work. Avenida Revolucion and Seventh Street, downtown. Tomorrow through June 1. Free. Program: 26ferialibrotijuana.blogspot.com.
EXHIBITIONS
“Los caminos más transitados”: Photographs by Pulitzer Prize-winner Don Bartletti. Cecut, Paseo de los Heroes and Mina, zona Rio. Free. 011-52-664-687-9600 or cecut.gob.mx.
MISCELLANEOUS
Tijuana Wax Museum: More than 80 wax replicas of historic, religious, political and other well-known figures. Museo de Cera, calle Primera, corner of Revolución and Madero, zona Centro, Tijuana. Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 15 pesos (about $1.50). 011-52-664-688-2478.
Wrestling: At the Auditorio Municipal, Boulevard Agua Caliente, east of downtown Tijuana. 8 p.m. Held on most Fridays; call for schedule. Tickets start at 60 pesos (about $6). 011-52-664-250-9015.
Cecuti: An interactive area for children and teens at Cecut, Paseo de los Héroes y Mina, zona Río, Tijuana. Saturdays and Sundays. Free. 011-52-664-687-9600 or cecut.gob.mx.
LOOKING AHEAD
Poncho Sanchez: Next Thursday. Latin jazz. Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach. 8 p.m. $18 pre-sale; $20 at the door. (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Babasónicos and Auténticos Decadentes: Next Thursday. Latin rock. El Foro, Ave. Revolucion 520, Downtown. 8 p.m. $20 to $35. produccionesbulldog.com.
“CowParade Lala Tijuana 2008”: Next Thursday. Seventy fiber-glass cows painted by artists from Tijuana and Mexican cities will be exhibited throughout the city for two months.
Alejandro Filio and Gerardo Pablo: May 30. Cecut, Paseo de los Heroes and Mina, Zona Rio. 8 p.m. $20 and $28. (664) 687-9600 or cecut.gob.mx.
Vilma Palma e Vampiros: June 4. The Argentinian rock en espanol band performs June 4 at Over the Border, 3008 Main St., in Chula Vista. 8 p.m. $35. overtheborder.net. Also at at the Box Underground (Antiguo Palacio Jai Alai) on June 6, Ave. Revolucion 520, downtown, in Tijuana. 8 p.m. produccionesbulldog.com.
Arrolladora Banda El Limón and Los Rieleros del Norte: June 16. Banda sinaloense and norteña. Grandstand, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar. 7:30 p.m. Free with fair admission; limited number of reserved seats available, $25 to $31. sdfair.com.
Los Huracanes del Norte: June 22. Norteña. Grandstand, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar. 7:30 p.m. Free with fair admission; limited number of reserved seats available, $25 to $31. sdfair.com.
Alika and Quinto Sol: June 24. Reggae and Latin rock. Chevrolet Paddock Concert Series, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar. 8:30 p.m. Free with fair admission. sdfair.com.
Marco Antonio Solís: June 27. Ballads. Cox Arena, San Diego State University. 8 p.m. $68.75 to $98.75. ticketmaster.com.
Gabriel Iglesias: June 28. Comedy. Viejas Concerts in the Park, Viejas Casino, Alpine. 7 p.m. $20.50 to $30.50. viejasentertainment.com.
Intocable and Horóscopos de Durango: June 29. Norteño pop and duranguense. Grandstand, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar. 7:30 p.m. Free with fair admission; limited number of reserved seats available at $25. sdfair.com.
Bayadera: June 29. Latin pop. Coors Light on Rock Stage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar. 8:30 p.m. Free with fair admission. sdfair.com.
Alacranes Musical: July 6. Duranguense. Chevrolet Del Mar Arena, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar. 7:30 p.m. Free with fair admission; limited number of reserved seats available at $25. sdfair.com.
Aleks Syntek: July 12. Pop rock. House of Blues, 1055 5th. Ave. 7 p.m. $30 to $45. ticketmaster.com.
Julieta Venegas: July 19. The singer celebrates the 119th anniversary of Tijuana. El Foro, Ave. Revolución, zona Centro. 8 p.m. $20 a $60. 011-52-664-685-8676.
Los Lobos: July 26. The legendary band from East L.A. performs with Los Lonely Boys as part of the Brotherhood Tour. Viejas Concerts in the Park, Viejas Casino, Alpine. 7 p.m. $39.50 to $55. viejasentertainment.com.
Carlos Mencia: Aug. 9. Comedy. Viejas Concerts in the Park, Viejas Casino, Alpine. 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. $40 to $50. viejasentertainment.com.
Jaguares: Sept. 12. The rock en español band presents its new album. Viejas Concerts in the Park, Viejas Casino, Alpine. 7:30 p.m. $46 to $71. viejasentertainment.com.
Ana Gabriel: Sept. 21. Pop. Palomar Starlight Theatre, Pala Resort & Casino, Pala. 7:30 p.m. $65 to $85. ticketmaster.com.
