Pepe Martínez, Arturo Vargas, and Pepe Martínez Jr. When I first met José “Pepe” Martínez in 1977, he was the newest member of Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán. He soon... read more →
Special thanks to this year's Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza sponsors and patrons for contributing towards scholarships and grants for mariachi group and vocal competition winners and winners of the original songwriting competition. With... read more →
Click here to listen to the original recording of "Nola" by Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán, with Miguel Martínez as trumpet soloist Experience the Splendor of the Mariachi Trumpet with... read more →
This is the second posting of a series of profiles written by mariachi historian Jonathan Clark on current members of Mariachi Vargas. Profiles will be posted on Mariachimusic.com blogs leading up... read more →
The world renowned Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán performs in concert as part of the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza. The 7-day mariachi music festival host more than a dozen entertaining... read more →
Thanks to everyone who submitted entries for the 19th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza Vocal Competition. The talent is wonderful this year with many students returning with greater experience resulting... read more →
The 6th Annual Corpus Christi Mariachi Music Fest Vocal Competition will take place on October 12 at 4 p.m. at the American Bank Center Selena Auditorium! This competition is free... read more →
This is a good weekend to be in San Antonio. The City is hosting it's first-ever Kidcation Week August 12 -18. There's lots of FREE kid-friendly things to do like... read more →
The world’s preeminent Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán will perform in three concerts in Texas this fall: Laredo, Corpus Christi and San Antonio. Tickets go on sale Thursday, August 15... read more →
Gabriela Fuentes, a harp player and mariachi director at McAulisse Middle School, had the privilege of interviewing Steeven Sandoval during the Mariachi Extravaganza Summer Vocal Camp last year. In this... read more →