The revived La Semana Alegre music festival kicked off Thursday evening with performances by Chavela, Tribú, Lonely Horse and more.
Hemisfair President and CEO Andres Andujar stood near the Nueva Street entrance quietly observing crowds of patrons as they entered the festival grounds.
La Semana Alegre version two ticket sales are limited to 10,000 to create space for people to enjoy themselves, Andujar said. “We have a sophisticated park, and now we can do sophisticated offerings.”Inside the park on the Plaza Mexico stage, actor Jesse Borrego was introduced as “the pride of the South Side” as he led what he called his “supergroup” Tribú into a funky cover of the hit song “Low Rider” by 1970s band WAR.
“It was a regular thing I did every year for as long as it existed,” Flores said. “I am so excited. They hadn’t even announced the bands yet and I was already buying presale tickets. I just wanted to see my old friends, and sure enough, I’ve already ran into a couple of them.”After the set, Borrego indulged audience members who wanted selfies.
Chavela was followed by the reunion of Lonely Horse, a San Antonio band that gained prominence before splitting and launching singer and guitariston a solo career. Following the Lonely Horse set, Leo and Felan could be seen eagerly taking selfies with Borrego by the Plaza Mexico stage. San Antonio musician Garrett T. Capps said he was too young to know about La Semana Alegre in its heyday but he understands local music history and has acquired several posters from the earlier years of the festival, including a 30-year-old poster that features Legs Diamond among many bands.
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