The Tejano Conjunto Festival returns this weekend

Courtesy of the Tejano Conjunto Festival

It’s a little bit Tex, a little bit Mex, and a whole lotta festive fun. This beloved local tradition with a national reputation showcases the brass-and-strings multiethnic musical heritage of the Lone Star State, bringing more than 2,000 fans from around the country to downtown’s Cesar Chavez Plaza at the end of August for the only event of its kind in Northern California. “You’re going to hear blends of blues, jazz, rock, soul, with a little bit of Tex-Mex in there. That’s what Tejano music is about,” explains organizer Ramona Landeros about the event, which will also host a kickoff dance at Tulum Bar & Grill the night before. “It’s an American art form.” Bands will take the stage for this 17th annual get-together, from Bay Area performers Los Niteliters to local 12-year-old vocalist showstopper Teya G to Tejano legends like the Grammy-nominated 12-piece Tortilla Factory with a legacy stretching back to 1973. tejanoconjuntofestival.com