An international eclectic curated lineup & all you can eat tacos hosted by East Los spitfire comedian
Felipe Esparza
Brenton Wood, The Delfonics, King Krule, Ginuwine, Celso Piña, Las Cafeteras, Cuco, Thee Commons & more!!, Jhené AikoLos Tigres del Norte, Café Tacvba (Mexico), Chicano Batman, Kali Uchis, Ivy Queen (Puerto Rico), Wanda Jackson, Os Mutantes (Brasil) and Ivy Queen (Puerto Rico)
#Tropicalia
November 11, 2017 in Long Beach, CA
There is already a buzz amongst L.A.’s ultra-hip alt-Latino, electronica, lo-fi, Regional Mexican, 90’s hip hop, 70’s soul and 50’s rockabilly music lovers. They are all talking about Tropicália Music and Taco Festival, one of the most anticipated musical festivals of the year. Once again The Observatory Group breathes new life into the stale festival landscape with yet another historically eclectic line-up certain to resonate with fans of any given genre. And yes the rumors are true; all you can eat tacos until 4 p.m.Free tacos and a lineup like none we’ve ever seen, Saturday, November 11 at Queen Mary Park in Long Beach; Tropicália Music and Taco Festival!
L.A.’s favorite psychedelic funk rockers Chicano Batman and the fashion designer turned indiepop/electronica Columbian-American songstress Kali Uchis prepare the crowd for a night of dancing with their dreamy grooves and body shaking beats. Norteño music icons Los Tigres del Norte close out Tropicália, whipping the crowd into a frenzy of Norteño dance twists, twirls and caballito kicks.
The often mentioned eclectic line-up ensures that there is an artist or group representing any given dance genre. Tropicália keeps the crowd moving by mixing soul music legends Brenton Wood and The Delfonics with the queen of rockabilly Wanda Jackson, plus reggaeton royalty her highness Ivy Queen and
Jhené Aiko R&B songstress.
There will be throwback performances from 90’s RnB star Ginuwine and futuristic sets from the modish lo-fi singer/songwriter/rapper King Krule. Latin music will be well represented throughout the day with the cumbia sounds of Sonora Dinamita & vallenato groove direct from Monterrey Mexico Celso Piña & the iconic psychedelic sounds of the ‘Tropicalia’ movement Os Mutantes direct from Sao Paolo Brazil. Of course representing Los Angeles sweethearts Very Be Careful, Las Cafeteras, Buyepongo, La Banda Skalavera, Thee Commons, Cuco plus plenty of DJ sets & ambiance.
As if this wasn’t enough Tropicália welcomes the late addition of iconic Mexican band Café Tacvba whose musical mix of punk, electronica, folk, cumbia and just about every other Latin rhythm will add to this highly anticipated event. This event will be hosted by East LA native Felipe Esparza best known for his raw, real-life comedy, his irreverent on-stage persona, wild hair, and his often-imitated phrase, “What’ sup fool?”
All you can eat tacos provided by some of the hottest Tacos in town: Carnitas el Momo, Dia de los Puercos, Mariscos Jalisco, Burritos La Palma, Pez Cantina, Calo Provisions, Taqueria la Venganza, Epic Tacos, Cuatro Calaveras, La Calaca Fish Tacos, Dos Mexicanos Grill, Street Kitchen LA, Bann Mi Tacos, Chichen Itza, Taco Mel, The Classic Taco, 3941 Tamales, Casa De Brisa, Los Tacos Guys, Barrels Baja Fresh Tacos, Vchos Truck, Triple Threat Tacos, Butchers Block LA, Padre Long Beach, Macheen Tacos, Chuys Tacos.
Tropicália Music & Taco Festival takes place November 11, 2017 at Queen Mary Park in Long Beach, CA with general admission tickets starting at $75 ranging to $95 as the festival date draws nearer. VIP admission starts at $150, with packages like “Rage on the Stage” selling for $500. Those who want the ultimate VIP treatment can opt for “VIP Legend” and “VIP Cabana” packages.
View the entire line up and purchase tickets at: http://www.tropicaliafest.com/
