Our 2019 Fest Wrap-Up

Our 2019 Tequila Blues Explosion Int. Fest Wrap-Up And Long List Of Thank You’s

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Tequila Blues Explosion Festival is truly, “The Festival That Love Built”. Live music events for a cause and for the community is the Tequila Blues mission.

Over 400 visitors from Canada, USA and many other parts of  Mexico attended the three-day event at the Ixtapa Event Centre in Ixtapa showing a strong base level of interest for a blues, blues-rock, jazz and reggae music festival by the beach.  There were 34 performers from Mexico, with 6 from Canada and USA.

Festival organizer, Bob Rempel said, “we are pleased that In spite of greatly increased costs, and some unexpected expenses as we transitioned to full Festival status with a three-day event, we were still able to significantly help the Talita Cumi orphanage.  Of course, we would have liked to have done more with more support. The kids were a treat to have at the Festival every night with their songs, and their final night’s full participation with The Blues Brothers show was a Festival highlight and a priceless memory.”

We thank our performers, sponsors, and fans for helping us to continue to support the excellent work of  Talita Cumi orphanage. We’ve requested Talita Cumi develop a music program, with guitar and piano lessons for the children, which we would help continue to grow.  As well we support the continued development of the Orphanage facility and other programs to serve more children in need in this community.

On a less positive note, Rempel noted the challenges ahead for the Festival.  “The performers provided great music and great shows, and vibe in the audience each night was very positive, however, we still feel we have much work to do to get music fans, governments, sponsors and the local community to fully embrace us, fill the venue and guarantee that the Festival remains here in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo as a permanent fixture with high-quality well-known performers every year.”

Rempel added that from those who attended Year II of Tequila Blues, feedback has been very positive for a continuation of the Festival, however, organizers have said they wish to see the response to the upcoming Tequila Blues Concerts For A Cause series for Talita Cumi.  Current plans are for three more events, possibly five, in 2019.

The first one is January 26 with a full 3 hour plus Beatles Tribute show at the Ixtapa Event Centre beside Frank’s Restaurant in Ixtapa.  For more information on The Beatles show: https://www.facebook.com/events/167454297383097 Additional dates are February 9 (performer announcement on January 26) and February 23 for The Doors Experience Show.

Fans that wish to receive information on the release of the  2019 Highlights Video and DVD, and plans for future Festivals, should send an email to “tequilabluesfest@gmail.com”  requesting information and follow the Tequila Blues Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ixtapabluesfest and the website at https://tequilabluesrock.com/

Tequila Blues Explosion Festival International receives no government funding of any kind and operates with limited sponsorship support and small unpaid volunteer staff.  All dollars contributed to the children of Talita Cumi and orphanage development come directly from the pockets of fans of the Festival, and the Festival organizers and sponsors.

Key Sponsors & Supporters for the 2019 Festival included Frank’s Restaurant, Ixtapa (Frank Aiello), Villas Paraiso, Ixtapa (Ricardo Gomez Sr & Jr.), Big Boy Tequila, Troncones, Hotel El Tradicional VV, Zihuatanejo (Eloisa Rodriguez) and RMAD Properties (Rosy Aguilar Duran)  Key Volunteers were: Natalia Ruiz, Deb Maxwell, Julia Rempel, Jackie Avila Sanchez, Chris Sanchez, Enrique Tritton and Arturo Rocha. There were many donations directly to the orphanage at the event, but we particularly acknowledge the donations of Susy Hensel, Robin Sanford and Frank Aiello.

We sincerely thank all our big-hearted, very talented 2019 Performers who came to support our fundraising for Talita  Cumi orphanage and the growth of the festival. Our Tequila Blues Explosion 2019 performer playlist which features their music is here:   https://goo.gl/oRcjbR

The performers were: Canada:  Geoff & Chris Dahl-The Blues Brothers Show, Jenie Thai Nolan, Charlie Jacobson, Andrew Scott   USA:  Robert George

Mexico:  Isidoro Negrete, Raices del Blues (4), Lorena Cabrera Bernal y Tangerine Blues-Rock (3), The Broken Brothers Blues Band (3) (all Mexico City) Juan Carlos Cortes, Charley Blues, Chris Sanchez Blues Band (3) (all Morelia), Sweet Swing (5) (Tuxtla Gutierrez), Zihuatlan Vibration (4) and SANTE (9) (Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo)

For More Information:

Previous Fundraising Links:

https://tequilabluesrock.com/the-music-is-for-the-cause-its-all-about-the-children/

https://www.facebook.com/bobrempel1/posts/10217529669852278

Talita Cumi Links:  Website https://talitacumi-mx.org  or https://www.facebook.com/talita.cumi.9461)

Bob Rempel, Chairperson, email: tequilabluesfest@gmail.com phone/whatsapp: +52 755 101 5989

We’re Getting Ready For The Big Crowd Coming For The First Night Of Tequila Blues Explosion Festival

We’re Getting Ready For The Big Crowd Coming For The First Night Of Tequila Blues Explosion Festival January 10 in Ixtapa.   Tequila Blues Explosion Fest International is a community event for the children of  Talita Cumi orphanage near Zihuatanejo.  January 10, opening night, it’s the awesome Blues Brothers Full Show and preview performances from all our Performers.  Then full concerts January 11 & 12 with different music each night.  Afternoons at Villas Paraiso for pre Fest Concert: Pool Parties, Fun, Jam and other Live Music, and then evening Concerts at the Ixtapa Event Centre.

Tequila Blues Explosion Festival International II Comes To Ixtapa January 10-13, 2019

The Tequila Blues Explosion Festival International II Comes To Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo January 10-13, 2019. A great lineup of International Performers presenting blues, blues-rock, jazz and reggae. Including two local groups from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo.  Supporting a great cause, the children of the Talita Cumi orphanage near Zihuatanejo.

See you at Villas Paraiso Ixtapa in the afternoons for Pool Parties, Meet and Greets and Live Music. Then it’s over to the Ixtapa Event Centre in Plaza IxPamar, behind Frank’s Restaurant, just 5 minutes away, for our Evening Concerts.  Opening Night will be very special with one of the best in the world, Blues Brothers music and comedy show at 8:30 pm, with All Festival Performer Preview Appearances starting at 5:30 pm.

Friday night is our Tribute To The Legends of Blues and Rock Concert (tributes to The Doors, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, B.B. King, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Aretha Franklin and many more) with our fun Canada/USA vs. Mexico harmonica blowout competition and a big Closing Collaboration.

Saturday night’s Closing Concert is full of collaborations, a  Mexico vs Canada drum-off competition, and all Performers bringing the Best of their Best music.  A great closing night is in store for all of us.   Sunday afternoon is our Blues Kruise 4Kids Blues At Sea fundraising cruise on the Picante Catamaran with Festival Performers and all-inclusive food and beverages.

Reserved seating available online here:  Festival Tickets Online or at Ixtapa event locations, the  Hotel El Tradicional VV in Zihuatanejo and Event Organizers.  For more information go to our Facebook Page, ask us a question, go to our Tequila Blues Explosion website and chat with us, or text us by mobile/WhatsApp at +52 755 101 5989

Also at Tequila Blues Fest &  Concerts site

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37 Days Away And Counting Tequila Blues Explosion Fest Coming Soon

Tequila Blues Explosion Festival II in Ixtapa, Mexico is just 37 Days Away And We’re Going To Get You Ready For A Great Festival.
We’ve Updated Our Performers Playlist today and they’re many great performers already.
But We’re Here To Tell You That There Are Still More Announcements To Come Including Local Performers For Our Pool Parties And Evening Concerts.  Everything happens at Villas Paraiso our Host Hotel in Ixtapa, for great afternoon fun with live music, and the Ixtapa Event Centre for the evening 4- 5-hour full concert shows.
It’s a community event to provide great live music here and raise funds for the Talita Cumi orphanage and other causes.
Please like or follow us on Facebook or Bookmark this Site.

We Want Your Photos And Videos So We’ll Make It A Great Contest With A Fan Winner Chosen Every Week

Show Us Your Love For Talita Cumi Orphanage, Villas Paraiso Ixtapa, the Ixtapa Event Centre, or Frank’s Restaurant in Ixtapa by posting a fun selfie, you having fun with friends, or action/event photo or video on our pages from one of these locations or with the Talita Cumi orphanage kids or staff, for your chance to win.

Post your photo or video at one of https://www.facebook.com/ixtapaconcerts/ or https://www.facebook.com/ixtapaevents/ and please make sure you have liked the page. Posting at both gives you an additional chance to win.

Great prizes including two front section tickets for an upcoming Concert Show, discounts and upgrade coupons for runners-up and please only your own great photos or videos involving Frank’s Restaurant, Ixtapa Event Centre, Villas Paraiso or Talita Cumi orphanage. If you find a way to include our great sponsor, Big Boy Tequila, as well, even better for you.

We Take Tequila Blues To Mayor Sanchez of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo And Get A Strong Show Of Support For Our Tourist Magnet Events

We’re still out talking about Ixtapa Zihuatanejo live music concert style events upcoming. How they can become tourism magnets for Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo that will add more fun, more options for entertainment and change the image of this community for those considering our destination.

Our Tequila Blues Explosion Festival in year two expanded to four days and plans for growth every year upcoming. Our 12 Saturday night Concerts For A Cause series that can easily be expanded to many more nights. Out talking about benefitting the community, and causes like the orphanage children of Talita Cumi which these projects support. Talking about truly developing the Ixtapa Zihuatanejo daytime and evening event and live music scene to become a powerful tourist and visitor magnet, one of the best in Mexico.

We’re Still Out In The Community Talking Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Events

Out talking about Ixtapa Zihuatanejo live music concert style events upcoming. Out talking about community and causes like the orphanage children of Talita Cumi. Developing the Ixtapa Zihuatanejo daytime and evening event and live music scene to become a powerful tourist and visitor magnet, one of the best in Mexico.

We’re Out In The Community!


Win Free Fest Tickets With A Talita Cumi Donation Now

The Fundraising Continues!  Want to Win 2 Free Tequila Blues Explosion Festival Int. II Fest Passes? Front Section Near The Stage.

It’s Simple. Just  Go Over To Our Secure Payment Festival Tickets Page, scroll to the bottom of the page and make a 100 peso contribution to Talita Cumi.  All 100 peso contributions receive One free entry for a draw to two Free 3 Day Fest  Passes.  So making a 500 peso contribution is an even better idea for you we suggest.

The Music Is For The Cause-It’s All About The Children.

With your help, we raised over 80,000 pesos from 3 events in 2018. We tested the idea of great live music through Festivals and Concerts to create more events for everyone in this community and most importantly to help support worthy causes such as the Talita Cumi orphanage. The tests were very successful and we are ready to greatly expand the number of events.

We still hope to be at 100,000 pesos by December 1 before we start our new Mega season  of 2018-2019 Concerts and Festivals.

Can You Please Make A Public or Private Pledge Now And Support The Children?

Perhaps you also saw recently we at Tequila Blues Fest were raising additional funds for a Digital Stage Piano, or even better a donation of a quality one, that the Talita Cumi children will use for their music programs going forward.   You can contact us directly as well.  Just go over Text or whatsapp +52 755 101 5989 or go over to Tequila Blues Explosion Fest on Facebook and send us a direct message. Your donations and support go directly to helping Talita Cumi.

Please take a moment and enjoy the Talita Cumi children singing for us at a March concert last year. Let’s all spread the Love together!

The Music Is About To Begin…For The Fun! For The Community! For The Cause

Advance Reserved Seating Passes Available Now For Tequila Blues and Concerts For A Cause at the best prices.

We Need Your Help To Build The Music Program For The Kids of Talita Cumi Orphanage

A Digital Stage Piano is our first priority. Can You Help? Stage and Performance Quality. Used in Good Working Condition is Fine. The Tequila Blues Fest Aim Is To Help Build The Music Programs Of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo youth, particularly with our Cause partner first, the Talita Cumi orphanage children.

One More Day Before The End Of Summer Before The Early Bird Pricing Changes

Tequila Blues Explosion Is Launched. Where Will You Be For Tequila Blues 2?

The final touch to a successful launch for a new music event in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. Our goal was to bring great new music to our favorite part of Mexico and make an impact on the community we live in and love. Onwards to Tequila Blues 2. Plan For Your Trip And Travel Now. Dates and Earlybird Tickets Available Very Soon. Tell Us Who You Want To Hear And See Via Our Tequila Blues Facebook Page or At This Site.

Our Fundraising For Talita Cumi And Youth of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Needs Volunteers