Natural artist.

Meet Julie Zarate!

By Zuleny

Julie Zarate is one of our Houstonians we are proud to present ya’ll her work is exquisite and it can only get better!

Julie Zarate was born on November 17th 1970 her favorites artists are Diego Rivera, George Yepes, Gustay Klimt, Erte, Aubrey Beardsley, Paul Gaupin, Edgar Degas, Jack Vettriano, Juarez Machado, Edward Hopper, Vincent Van Gogh, Michael Viner, Alexander Calder, Maxfield Parrish, Henri Matisse, Leonardo Da Vinci, Patrick Nagel and Tamara de Lempicka.

Julie is a natural artist and composer of art on paper.
“Since the day I picked up a pencil, I was drawn in. The feel of the lead against paper, being able to create worlds from nothingness, it was a very powerful feeling.” She says.

Mostly self-taught, she’s gathered books on other artists and copied their work,
“When I was younger, I based my success on how accurate I could portray their work. As I grew older, I realized success lay in my finding my own way, my own style, forever my worst critic, I feel I have to yet succeed, but rather than expressing my humility, you be the judge” Julie says.
Within her galleries, you will find the culmination of many hours, weeks, years of her work. Whether influenced by Gaugin, Nagel, Rivera or any artist she’s come across her journey. Enjoy!

Check http://www.etsy.com/shop/six06?page=1 for more of her work which is also available for purchase.

Thanksgiving Super Foods!

Cranberry Berry Healthy Berry Yummy!

By: Killer Chef

Hello, hoping you had a very nice Thanksgiving here a quick recap of what my favorite part was! Hope you like it! Introducing you all. CRANBERRIESSS!!!

Cranberries are glossy and red. They grow on trailing vines in marshes or bogs. The berries are at their pick in Fall and early Winter. Cranberries are a very good source of fiber, as well as vitamin C and other cancer-fighting antioxidants. Eating them regularly may support the immune system, promote digestive and urinary tract health and raise the body’s levels of HDL, otherwise known as good cholesterol. Buy them fresh whenever possible, or fresh frozen. Dried Cranberries are rich in nutrients but often are sweetened to offset their tartness. Choose deeply colored plum berries that feel firm. At home pick on the Cranberries and get rid of any mushy ones, store the rest unwashed and wrapped in plastic and the refrigerator, where they’ll last for up to 2 months. If well sealed in plastic, Cranberries will last for up to a year in the freezer. Try in quick breads, muffins and coffee cakes, or simmered in autumn fruit chutney with apples and pears or in sorbets!


CRANBERRY AND VANILLA BEAN SORBET
1 12- ounce package fresh or frozen cranberries about 3 cups.
2 ½ Cups of water
2 Cups of sugar
½ Teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1 Vanilla bean, split lengthwise
¼ Cup fresh lemon juice
Combine cranberries, 2 ½ cups water, sugar and coarse salt in large pan heavy saucepan. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean. Add bean to mixture and bring to boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to low; simmer until cranberries pop and are soft, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
Remove vanilla bean from cranberry mixture. Working in batches, puree cranberry mixture in blender. Strain into large bowl; discard solids. Stir in lemon juice. Refrigerate cranberry mixture until well chilled, at least 4 hours or overnight.
Transfer cranberry mixture to ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer’s instructions. Transfer sorbet to container; cover and freeze.
For more log on to http://www.bonappetit.com/

Have you heard about Los Hijos de Manuela?

By: LucyRock

A few days ago, we went to check out the local band "Los Hijos De Manuela" and to tell you the truth they are pretty rad, they play their own music in which they include a nice balad named "Claro" which we totally recomend you hear asap, and even came out to play two covers one of them the very well known "Suena Mi Esqueleto" by famous ska band Vicitmas Del Doctor Cerebro. If your into listening to a quality good pop rock local band, make sure you are on the look out and come out to their next show. This are just a few pics of what you missed!

Check their music and upcoming shows in their myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/loshijosdemanuela

Thank you to RockenHouston for the access!

Houston's got art!

By: Zuleny


Hello friends! As everyone is now getting ready for Thanksgiving break (and so are we) we’d love you to check out this weekend’s cultural art event in the Houston Area, Music, Poetry, Theater, Dance, Film and Visual Arts will be some of the ingridients, we are sure you don’t wanna miss out. One of our favorite one is Lizbeth Ortiz, we do love her work and we are sure you all are gonna love it too. Check it out son!

Lizbeth Ortiz is a Houston-based artist born in Mexico City but moved to the U.S when she was only 2 years old, she later moved back to Mexico as she learned more about her culture and traditions. Lizbeth attended to High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Houston, TX and she majored in Visual Arts and graduated in 1994. Some of her work is themed around phases of love as a result of witnessing the September 11th terrorist attack. Lizbeth’s first solo show was in October 2001 which would become the first of many “Dia de los Muertos” exhibit for her to create.

Lizbeth is a member of the National Association of Latino Arts and Culture and has worked with artists such as Amalia Mesa-Bains and Delilah Montoya.
Today Lizbeth continues to collaborate with various oriented organizations as Teatro Bilingue de Houston and The Houston Institute for Culture.

More info on Lizbeth Ortiz’s work log on to http://www.lizbethortiz.com/

Don’t miss the chance to meet her at Chiahui Nahui a show in honor to Native American History Month at The Ripley House on 4410 Navigation, Houston, Tx 77011. Other artirts will be there as well such as, MJO, Jesus Navarrete, Tony Briones, Skees 181, Abidemi Olowonira, Stephanie Guajardo (one of our favorites and friends of Kinetic) and Robert Castillo. Music by Tres Alacranes, Tribe of Anga, Los Pistoleros and El Tlazho. Performers such as Danza Azteca, Kuumba Kids, Colombian Orchid Ballet, Rhythm Soldiers and Cafu Capoeira plus the’ll be having World tianguis vendors and poetry reading by Poets around the world tour. Don’t miss it!

El Arte de Nueva America

LatinTron DJ's: Zuleny Garcia and Edson Sanchez

By: LucyRock

So could have thought it? In one of our favorite chill spots Bohemeo's the Latintron Dj's hosted a massive musical listening party! Listening party that we not only went to distress over final projects time, but also and most importantly to hear some awesome quality good music!

We got to hear first hand:

Quiero Club - Nueva America

If you haven't heard them you need to, these crazy techno rock kiddos are one of the best bands coming out of the Monterrey Indie Scene. They play in either and both English and Spanish without any accent problems; and can make you boogie more than any song done by Ricky Martin or any other commercial Latin American artist. This particular band has played alongside to Kinky, Paramore, The Kooks and The Flamming Lips and even opened up for Depeche Mode.

For more musica and see their upcomign events check their website: http://yotambienquieroclub.com/

Los Fabulosos Cadillacs - El Arte De La Elegancia

One of the biggest bands in the Latin Alternative Music World, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs have managed to do it again, and have decided to release a bunch of pop covers of their own B-side tracks, if your a die hard core fan, you'll probably start wondering by the second song and scream why did LFC went pop? But if your like me and adore them no matter what, specially that song "Matador" you'll like it; not their greatest work but I still dig it!

for more info on this crazily good original ska band go to their own website! http://www.fabulosos-cadillacs.com/

and the New cd releases of: Morrisey and Nirvana

Fun fun fun fest recap!

By: Zuleny

Hellow peeps! As we try to recover from the Fun Fun Fun Friggin’ Fabulous Fest and after parties (which actually we made it to a couple of them after we finished writing this quick recap!) Here is a little something, something from Austin to wherever you might be reading this.

Austin never stops jammin’ as proof of that is Fun Fun Fun Festival ’09 at The Waterloo Park, two days filled with awesome music , 90 artists sharing 4 stages, Ramps to skate and a VIP full of free booze, (in which we thank FFF crew for letting us be part of that)FREE Frito pies and veggie kabobs which we think is kinda cool .

Crystal Castles Photo by Stefan Covert from The Austinist.

To be honest with you all i had not seen any of these artists before they amazed the hell out of everyone in the crowd with songs like Sid and Seth by Les Savy Fav and Street Jizz by Ssion.

Cool Kids were seen at the Beauty Bar later on that night in which they had a guest dj set.

Day 2, Sunday also began at noon with The Roller on the Black Stage followed by one of the most awesome Austinities and of course friends of Kinetic, also one of our favorites Peligrosa All-Stars, who usually play at Creekside and pack it crazy everytime (hopefully we’ll have more about them later)on the Blue Stage and following the others according Sunday’s schedule.
Favorites on Sunday were Peligrosa All-Stars, Health, the King Khan & BBQ Show, Buraka Som Sistema which started kinda late they still played power jams!, Crystal Castles was amazing and of course “Crime Wave” was a must!, Of Montreal and with no doubt Kid Sister closing day two on the Blue Stage with an awesome set. It ended about 10:00pm both days.

Mix Hell had an after party at The Beauty Bar, King Khan was at Red 7, The Trail of Death at The Mohawk and Discotronix at Plush, unfourtunately we didn’t get to go to all of them but heard they were a blast!
We’d like to thank the Fun fun fun fest crew and The Austinst for all the help!

We feel USED and love it!!!

By Lucia M

According to Bert Mc Craken, lead singer of the U.S. band The Used, 11.06.09 Friday night inside the House of Blues and in front of 1,300 fans “Houston ---- did it!.” Coming out of a small town in Utah, The Used has been the American rock band to follow since; their debut album “The Used” raised them to fame in June of 2002. Now 4 albums, and even though their original drummer recently left them, this emo-punk-alternative rock band has managed to remain strong, fact that was proven in their concert when their fans went basically nuts with every single song; they played oldies and nuevecitas like “The Taste of Ink” “Buried Myself Alive” “Blood On My Hands“ “On My Own” the last one in Acoustic… yes guys, these hardcore machos can pull out an acoustic guitar and still be awesome! Every single person sang, jumped, mashed and ran against each other the whole time, it was bananas! We will definitely go back and see them when they fulfill their promise of coming back!!
Two smaller bands opened up for them, the punk band “Brand A” http://www.myspace.com/drivea from Los Angeles, California; whose influences are some of our favorite punk bands “Green Day” “The Misfits” “MXPX” and whose singer Bruno decided to crowd surf during one the song “Can’t Sleep It Off” while the audience flicked them off at their request.
“The Almost” the rock band from Florida built and made by Under oath drummer Aaron Gillespie, now promoting their sophomore album “Monster Monster” is a Christian band, that was able to hype the Houston crowd just like “Drive A” minus the cursing and flicking of.. que monos!
All in all, this was a concert that anyone fan or not, would have love to be in; I personally not until a month or two liked their music and their show is a must see for any rockero. Next time they come, make sure you check them out you really do not want to miss them!

Here's a few picks of what you missed:






Ps. We love them even more, because they brought a 12 yr old fan to the stage with her older brother, and took them backstage, chulos!!

Halloween week the yummy part!

Halloween Goodies!!!

By: Killer Chef and Fat Kid loves Cake

We all love Halloween season for the costumes and parties and these lead to our favorite part which is drinks and food!! As you might not know Fat Kid is of the hispanic heritage bringing to the table the flavor and since i'm Irish i bring nothing but drunkeness, We decided to be fair and get you all something we both love! Candy Corn!! but wait this is our gourmet Candy Corn. Enjoy!

Candy Corn Cordials da Drink!!!

Ingredients

For the infused vodka:
1/2 cup candy corn
1 1/2 cups vodka
For the cordials:
2 ounces orange liqueur
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 large egg white
Candy corn, for garnish

Directions
Infuse the vodka: Combine the candy corn and vodka in an airtight container; set aside for at least 3 hours, then strain.
Make the cordials: Add 4 ounces of the candy corn vodka, the orange liqueur, lemon juice and egg white to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds. Strain into 2 chilled martini glasses and garnish with candy corn. Drink and get crunk!

Halloween week!

Happy Belated Halloween!



By: Tiger goes grrr!



Good afternoon! After a long week and lost of drinks too, we are trying to put this together for you guys! Hoping you all had a safe Halloween and for some Dia de Muertos. We celebrated both because we just love to celebrate hollidays.







Last October 29th Mexican alternative band group "Plastilina Mosh" in which Jonás and Alejandro Rosso are the lead, blasted the Escapade. This awesome band has achieved, since the release of their 1997 single-debut 'Niño Bomba', both critical and commercial success. The group often mixes several music styles like rap, dance and rock while often switching between English and Spanish and several other languages in the same song.



They played sets of 3 songs alternating with Venezuelan band "Amigos Invisibles" which we have to talk about too! for more info on their music check out http://www.pmosh.com/ Don't let any language be a barrier!! Besides they have tons of songs in English.

Amigos Invisibles was also a part of these event, making theis panas sing along with them to "Mentiras" and "El Barro" these guys just won the Latin Grammy for the Best Alternative Latin Album. Amigos Invisibles is a Venezuelan band that plays a blend of disco, jazz and funk mixed with Latin rhythms. For more on the their wonder go to www.amigosinvisibles.com

Also our fellow friends from www.rockenhouston.com will be posting soon interviews on them.