Marca MP

Fri, Nov 8, 2024 @ 8:00 pm
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Marca MP
Friday, November 8th, 2024 at 8:00PM
American Bank Center Selena Auditorium

Timeline Subject To Change

6:30PM Lobby Doors
7:00PM Auditorium Doors
8:00PM Show Begins

At 22 years of age, Chato – as fans and friends like to call him – is one of the most brilliant and disarmingly honest young artists in the ever crowded Regional Mexican field. The lead vocalist and principal songwriter with trio Marca MP, Chato excels within a style that would be best described as regional urbano. Marca MP comprised by: Chato (vocalist and guitar,) Omar Valdivia (guitar,) and Ernesto Franco (tuba) plays romantic songs and old fashioned corridos but with a daring aesthetic – pared down to a backing of guitars, bass and a solitary tuba. The banda sonics shine brightly in this minimalist framework, generating an intense musical experience. Marca MP’s music is universal, this is an apt description for music that has reached the hearts of individuals of all ages who identify themselves with their lyrics, considering the group’s rapid rise to garner millions of streams and followers.

When Pedro Vargas was growing up in a Northern California town, the classics of Regional Mexican music were a constant presence at home. “My parents listened to Los Tigres del Norte, Los Tucanes de Tijuana, Los Temerarios and Los Bukis,” he says with a smile. “The themes and melodies of those songs became the foundation of the music I write and perform today.”

In January of 2018, the first incarnation of Marca MP used to play gigs at quinceañeras and flea markets, in which they placed a cardboard box on the floor so that people would leave them tips. By November of that year, Chato had amassed a collection of songs and harbored the dream of not only recording them, but also dropping them on major streaming platforms. In 2019, the band recorded four tracks, including a catchy, upbeat corrido named “El Güero” marked by lyrics emoting a defiant declaration of principles and an oddly nostalgic melody. A few months later, the song reached a million streams on Spotify and Marca MP began to play outside of California.

The band’s defining step in establishing themselves was re-recording “El Güero” as a duet with popular Tijuana outfit Grupo Firme. “I remember the morning the track was published we had 8,000 followers on social media,” says Chato. “When I got home later that night, we had reached 20,000. It was a very happy moment, the beginning of something big.” The renamed triad continues to reap success, in December 2022 they concluded “Lo Que Fuera un Sueño Tour” selling out the majestic Crypto Arena in the city of Los Angeles, they collaborated with global artist Becky G, the single “Ya Acabo” has more than 137 million views on YouTube.

Currently, Marca MP is preparing to embark on their 2024 “Simplemente Marca Tour” through Mexico and the United States. In addition, the band presents their most recent album titled LEALTAD, a collection of 10 songs, 7 of which Chato (lead singer and harmony of the group) wrote. You can now listen to LEALTAD on your favorite music platform and watch the official video “Lealtad” on Marca MP’s YouTube channel

Venue Policies & Guidelines

Any bags larger than a clutch bag will need to be clear. Bags no larger than 12″x12″x6″ will be permitted inside American Bank Center. We do allow each member of the party to bring in a large clear ziploc bag, including children, of their belongings.

Guests who have bags larger than this size will be asked to return them to their vehicles. All bags will also be searched for prohibited items at entry before walking through the metal detectors.

Learn more about prohibited items here.

American Bank Center is a cashless* facility. F&B concessions, bars, and Merchandise will only accept cards. All major credit cards are accepted.

*Box office and Parking accepts cash and card.

Smoking is not permitted in the arena, auditorium, or convention center including e-cigarettes, at any time. Smoking must be a minimum of 50ft away from any entrance to the American Bank Center.

Handicap Accessible Seat Exchange

You cannot exchange your ticket in advance. When you arrive at the venue you may go to the Box Office and request to be relocated to ADA seating. Standard policy is one handicap seat plus one guest. This opportunity depends on availability of the seats. Accessible seats are available on each level of the American Bank Center.

Handicap Accessible Parking

All parking lots that are owned and operated by the American Bank Center are ADA-compliant and have designated handicapped parking available. These are available on a first come first serve basis.

ADA Drop-off and Pick-up Locations

For Arena events, patrons with disabilities may be dropped off at the corner of Shoreline Boulevard and Resaca Street and enter through the Main Entrance. For Selena Auditorium and Exhibit Hall events, patrons with disabilities may be dropped off at the end of Shoreline Boulevard at the turnaround.

Environmental Hygiene, Signage & Health Screening

American Bank Center can provide sign language interpretation for guests that are deaf/hard of hearing. Requests for this service must be received three weeks prior to the event and be approved by the performer. For details, please email us at americanbankcenter@cctexas.com or call the American Bank Center at 361-826-4100.

Sound System

American Bank Center does not control the sound system for events. Each show provides its own equipment and handles the sound level.

For your safety, once a person exits the American Bank Center, re-entry is strictly prohibited.