December 11, 2007 - Legendary musician and local hero, Freddy Fender will forever be honored in Corpus Christi, Texas on December 30th after Mayor Henry Garrett today proclaimed December 30th Freddy Fender Tribute Day. The proclamation was read at City Hall during today’s City Council meeting. Freddy is remembered as a beloved artist and friend who would visit with other musicians and write songs at a local music store. Freddy battled health problems before succumbing to lung cancer at the age of 69 on October 16, 2006.
Mayor Henry Garrett today encouraged all citizens to celebrate the life and music of Freddy Fender at Tex-Mex Fest on December 30th. Slated to perform LIVE are, two-time winner and current GRAMMY nominee Ruben Ramos, Country music trailblazer Johnny Rodriguez, Country music singer/songwriter Charlie Rich, Jr. featuring six-time GRAMMY winner Flaco Jimenez, and original Texas Tornados band mate Augie Meyers, GRAMMY winner Emilio Navaira, Country music star Clay Walker along with legendary Little Joe y la Familia.
“The artists scheduled to perform at Tex-Mex Fest all held a special bond with Freddy Fender. It’s an incredible feeling to be able to celebrate Freddy’s life with an event of this magnitude. We hope everyone in Corpus Christi will come out and support our efforts to give Freddy an extraordinary tribute,” says Marc Solis, American Bank Center General Manager.
Tex-Mex Fest is a Texas size Concert/Dance packed with something for everyone: incredible Tex-Mex/Tejano/Country music and a place to dance the night away. It’s an evening of stellar artists delivering their distinctive flavors and style of Freddy Fender hits. Part of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Freddy Fender Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $33.50 - $86.50 and can be purchased at the American Bank Center box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at (361) 881-8499.
American Bank Center is Corpus Christi’s premier event center providing unprecedented guest experiences. For more information, visit us online at www.americanbankcenter.com.
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