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It ain't your father's country music
Ever since Sugarland won the Breakthrough Favorite New Artist award at the 2005 American Music Awards, the country group has seen its star rise — and a slot opening for George Strait on tour doesn't hurt, either. The group, which was originally a three-piece songwriting team but is now a two-piece group backed by a full band, has taken country in new directions. One of its biggest hits recently was a cover of the 1980s new-wave group Dream Academy song "Life in a Northern Town." Sugarland also swept the Academy of Country Music Awards this year, winning three awards for its hit song "Stay." The group will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino in Mescalero. Tickets start at $40. Call (888) 324-0348 for more.
Shimmies that get anyone's attention
On Saturday, world-renowned belly dancer Leyla Jouvana and percussionist Roland will perform at the African American Performing Arts Center, 310 San Pedro NE, in a special belly dance performance. The two will be joined by local and regional performers in a special night of belly dance. The show starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are $15 through Farfesha Belly Dance. Call 797-8116 or visit www.farfesha.com for more.
Put on the zoot suit, hit the floor again
During the swing music revival of the late 1990s, the local band Bovine was a favorite. Led by Pat Bova's songs and his fast rhythm guitar, the band could always get a crowd dancing. The group has reunited for a one-time show and will play all the old songs at 9 tonight at Launchpad, 618 Central SW. With songs that embodied the spirit of the good times of early rock 'n' roll, the band was always a local favorite. Bovine launched the career of jazz singer Bernadette Seacrest, who started singing with Bovine at its Sunday night gigs at the old Martini Grille. Tickets are $5 at the door.
Don't forget to put a rose in your teeth
The city will come alive over the Labor Day weekend with the sounds of stomping feet and the driving beat of tango music. The Annual Labor Day Tango Festival is being held in Albuquerque rather than Denver this year because of the Democratic National Convention. This year, there will be a free tango party at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 Fourth SW. Festival passes are available for a variety of tango events throughout the weekend, and costs vary. Most events are at the Albuquerque Hilton and the NHCC. Visit www.laeternamilonga.com for more.
Look! Up in the air! It's a burlesque act!
The annual Femme-O-Lition Derby is an amazing night of circus, acrobatic and burlesque acts that brings together many of New Mexico's most talented performers. From comedy to amazing feats of acrobatic strength, all of the performers in the show awe the crowd. Performances will be at 7 p.m. in Santa Fe tonight at Wise Fool, 2778 Agua Fria, Unit D, and Saturday, Aug. 30, at the Kimo Theatre, 423 Central NW. Tickets are $15. Visit www.femmeolition.com.
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