originally published: 01/12/2020
(NEW YORK, NY) -- Y La Bamba had a huge 2019, releasing the critically acclaimed full-length Mujeres early in the year, followed by the equally lauded Entre Los Dos EP in the fall. The band hits the road later this month with Durand Jones & The Indications and has released the the video for "Entre Los Dos" - an animated clip directed by Daniel Barreto and animated by Daniel Barreto and Paula Palomar.
"'Entre los Dos' is the growth behind the understanding of unconditional love," says Y La Bamba principal Luz Elena Mendoza.
The songs on Entre Los Dos are powerful prayers, created with their purpose being to protect the land and its people, recognize the ancestry that burns in our hearts, and treasure wisdom weaving healthy bonds that reflect self-love with dignity.
"An EP of introspective folk songs that understand just how visceral introspection can be," said Pitchfork. "Luz Elena Mendoza has such a far-reaching creative spirit that it's almost impossible to confine her to a single musical identity,” said NPR Music. "Entre Los Dos is an unsparing work of sonic catharsis.” said Rolling Stone.
Mendoza is currently writing material for an extremely unique and exciting project for 2020. Keep an eye out for details to be announced soon.
Y La Bamba Tour Dates
Jan 28 - Houston, TX @ Wonky Power
Jan 29 - Dallas, TX @ Ruins
Jan 30 - San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger $
Jan 31 - Austin, TX @ Scoot Inn $
Feb 01 - Baton Rouge, LA @ Mid City Ballroom $
Feb 03 - Oxford, MS @ Proud Larry's $
Feb 04 - Birmingham, AL @ Workplay Theater $
Feb 06 - Gainsville, FL @ High Dive $
Feb 07 - Tampa, FL @ The Crowbar $
Feb 08 - Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbit's $
Feb 09 - Charleston, SC Charleston @ Pour House $
Feb 11 - Asheville, NC @ The Grey Eagle $
Feb 12 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Zeiders American Dream Theater $
Feb 13 - Alexandria, VA @ The Birchmere $
Feb 14 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Spirit $
Feb 15 - Ithaca, NY @ The Haunt $
Feb 16 - Baltimore, MD @ Metro Baltimore
Feb 17 - Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl $
Feb 18 - Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl $
Feb 19 - Pawtucket, RI @ The Met $
Feb 23 - Seattle, WA @ Laser Dome #
Feb 26 - Sacramento, CA @ Harlow's #
Feb 27 - San Francisco, CA @ Slim's (Noise Pop Festival)
Feb 28 - Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst #
Feb 29 - Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room #
Apr 23 - Chicago, IL @ Subterranean
Apr 25 - Norman, OK @ Norman Music Festival %
Apr 29 - Santa Fe, NM @ Meow Wolf
Apr 30 - Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
$ - w. Durand Jones & the Indications
# - w. Combo Chimbita
% - w. The Drums, Lando Chill
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White Eagle Hall presents The Feelies 50th Anniversary Shows
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- White Eagle Hall presents The Feelies 50th Anniversary shows on May 22-23, 2026. The band will be performing The Good Earth and Crazy Rhythms albums.
Centenary Stage Company presents Double Vision: The Foreigner Experience on May 23rd
(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company in partnership with the Hackettstown Rotary Club presents Double Vision: The Foreigner Experience on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 8:00pm. The performance will take place in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center with proceeds in part to benefit the many initiatives of the Hackettstown Rotary Club.
The Barrymore Film Center presents "A Heavenly Evening" featuring Gary Lucas and Feifei Yang
(FORT LEE, NJ) -- The Barrymore Film Center presents "A Heavenly Evening" featuring Gary Lucas and Feifei Yang in a double bill of Chinese music culture on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 7:00pm.
Centenary Stage presents Double Vision: The Foreigner Experience on May 23rd
(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company in partnership with the Hackettstown Rotary Club presents Double Vision: The Foreigner Experience on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 8:00pm. The performance will take place in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center with proceeds in part to benefit the many initiatives of the Hackettstown Rotary Club.
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Alexis P Suter on Saturday
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Alexis P Suter on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 7:30pm. Three-time Blues Music Award (BMA) nominee including the 'Koko Taylor' and Best Soul Blues Female Artist award categories, Alexis is an American blues, and soul blues singer-songwriter.
Starland Ballroom presents Sevendust on Saturday
(SAYREVILLE, NJ) -- The Starland Ballroom presents Sevendust on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 7:00pm. The night also features performances by Snot and American Adrenalin.
United Children's Music Project presents World-Class Venezuelan Artists María Brea and Kristhyan Benítez on May 28th
(WEEHAWKEN, NJ) -- United Children's Music Project (UCMP) presents Venezuelan soprano María Brea and Latin Grammy–winning pianist Kristhyan Benítez in an unforgettable evening of Latin American artistry as part of its acclaimed Latin Night Thursdays concert series on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at UCMP (4710 Park Avenue) in Weehawken, NJ. Showtime is 7:30pm.
The Vogel presents BobFest on May 28th
(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents BobFest on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 7:30pm. This is the music of Bob Dylan presented in the round Nashville style by John Cruz, Steve Delopoulos, Pat Guadagno, Renee Maskin, Rob Paparozzi, and Anne Hills.
Outpost in the Burbs presents Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan on Friday, May 29, 2026 at the First Congregational Church of Montclair. Showtime is 8:00pm.
The Newton Theatre presents So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience starring Robert Neary
(NEWTON, NJ) -- If you watched the film Song Sung Blue and realized you like more Neil Diamond songs that you thought you did, you should check out So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience starring Robert Neary at The Newton Theatre on Friday, May 29, 2026. Showtime is 8:00pm.
